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McCain Emerges As Front Man In GOP Efforts To Claim Reform Mantle
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 14:51:05 in Politics
“So, the GOP "senses a serious opportunity to portray itself as the party of transparency and reform."
Hmmm.
The GOP is very good at "portrayin
Remember 2008 when they suddenly claimed to be the party of change (with a straight face no less).
But they don't actually DO anything or actually believe in it , -- not change, not reform, not transparency, not family values, not compassion, not country first,
They are and will remain the party of me, me, me and no, no, no.”
Hmmm.
The GOP is very good at "portrayin
Remember 2008 when they suddenly claimed to be the party of change (with a straight face no less).
But they don't actually DO anything or actually believe in it , -- not change, not reform, not transparency, not family values, not compassion, not country first,
They are and will remain the party of me, me, me and no, no, no.”
WSWatchdog replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 17:31:43
“The political tennis match. Watch the bouncing ball folks. Keep your eye one the ball.
That man behind the curtain over there, never mind, it's only the Shadows.
Yes, they control the bouncing ball, but isn't it fun just watching the game.
Which team do we cheer for now?
Let's ask the Shadows. They'll tell us who to cheer for.”
That man behind the curtain over there, never mind, it's only the Shadows.
Yes, they control the bouncing ball, but isn't it fun just watching the game.
Which team do we cheer for now?
Let's ask the Shadows. They'll tell us who to cheer for.”
dianhow replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 15:11:53
“FR Yes GOP is excellent at -
Using fear tactics to manipulate us or lying us into long wars - giving triilions in cuts to
power elites - SAYING Yes to huge tax cuts- even to Co 's who sent jobs over seas-
but a BIG NO to a small min wage increase. Bush Reagan right leaning courts changed our laws - to say- Corporations are ' persons ' with same rights you and I have. Who does that help ? It Sure ain't us folks We can not take any more right leaning judges on the Supreme Ct This is the 1 st Dem President - Dem congress -Den senate in EONS
from 1980-2008 ONLY 1 DEM Pres- witha GOP congress Clinton Just one .
Reagan 8 yrs Bush Sr 4 yrs Clinton 8 yrs W 8 years”
Using fear tactics to manipulate us or lying us into long wars - giving triilions in cuts to
power elites - SAYING Yes to huge tax cuts- even to Co 's who sent jobs over seas-
but a BIG NO to a small min wage increase. Bush Reagan right leaning courts changed our laws - to say- Corporations are ' persons ' with same rights you and I have. Who does that help ? It Sure ain't us folks We can not take any more right leaning judges on the Supreme Ct This is the 1 st Dem President - Dem congress -Den senate in EONS
from 1980-2008 ONLY 1 DEM Pres- witha GOP congress Clinton Just one .
Reagan 8 yrs Bush Sr 4 yrs Clinton 8 yrs W 8 years”
Caitlen Watkins Charged In Ice Pick Attack Over Parking Spot
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 20:17:47 in Home
“Exactly how did he "start" a "brawl"? because he went over to a car where people were cursing at him? Ok, now I get why she (who was the one screaming and hollering and flipping, according to the article) went and stabbed him from behind with an ice pick, and stabbed him six times. Makes perfect sense,”
ancientmarinader replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 22:17:26
“In Florida, if you reach into a car to grab someone, you can be shot dead. The driver does not need to attempt to break contact, he can just shoot and claim defense.
It's a silly way to behave in the new wild west.”
It's a silly way to behave in the new wild west.”
Godweiser replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 20:25:21
“Just wait until the victim's record gets made public.”
Caitlen Watkins Charged In Ice Pick Attack Over Parking Spot
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 20:06:53 in Home
“I really don't understand what you want, Hare. Why are we not supposed to condemn her, or rather her behavior? And why do you lump all teenagers into this convenient "irrational" gang?
Of course maybe she's not a fully matured adult, and teenagers sometimes act strangely or irrationally. But how far is our "understanding" of their "humanity" supposed to go??? What do you suggest be done with her? She took an ice pick to a fellow human being and could have killed him. There is NO evidence in this story that he was threatening her, which would have been the only justification, if that.
She had an ice pick. Slash his tires, understandable. Slash his kidneys, no. Period.”
Of course maybe she's not a fully matured adult, and teenagers sometimes act strangely or irrationally. But how far is our "understanding" of their "humanity" supposed to go??? What do you suggest be done with her? She took an ice pick to a fellow human being and could have killed him. There is NO evidence in this story that he was threatening her, which would have been the only justification, if that.
She had an ice pick. Slash his tires, understandable. Slash his kidneys, no. Period.”
Gibbs Mocks Steele's Speaking Fees, Calls Him Delusional
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 13:06:15 in Politics
“Nah, the intolerance is already at work, what with his Republican "brothers" calling him out for making all that money, as if they behave soooo differently.”
unitron replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 21:03:35
“What they're really doing is setting themselves up to be able to say "Look, we tried letting a black guy run things, and it just didn't work out" when they replace him with yet another white male.”
Caitlen Watkins Charged In Ice Pick Attack Over Parking Spot
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 12:55:20 in Home
“Give it up. When the alleged "girl" resorts to the very adult behavior of stabbing someone SIX times with an ice pick, she is NOT going to be treated as if she merely had a bad hair day.
Even worse is that other post of yours claiming she was just a poor girl defending herself against a type A personality driver with PMS thrown into the mix.
Yes, teenagers are different from adults and their ability to reason is not quite the same -- but there are limits. Nobody is placing "mature expectations" on the poor thing. We're just expecting her not to attack other humans with a lethal weapon.”
Even worse is that other post of yours claiming she was just a poor girl defending herself against a type A personality driver with PMS thrown into the mix.
Yes, teenagers are different from adults and their ability to reason is not quite the same -- but there are limits. Nobody is placing "mature expectations" on the poor thing. We're just expecting her not to attack other humans with a lethal weapon.”
Hare replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 13:15:51
“I was not defending them, I have had my tires flat by someone because I was inconsiderate to take the parking space. I am saying she wenr overboard for many reasons not known but she is not a woman.”
Rep. Parker Griffith Switches Parties, Becomes Republican
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 12:44:19 in Politics
“clarification: first term Rep(resentative) or Congressman.”
Rep. Parker Griffith Switches Parties, Becomes Republican
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 12:41:56 in Politics
“I agree on principle, but it's NOT QUITE the same.
Specter had been a Senator for eons. A lot of the people voting for him were moderate Dems, and almost ALL the people voting for him were voting for the man and not the party.
This guy is a first-term Rep, meaning he ran basically on party affiliation, and people voted for the party.
There is a difference.”
Specter had been a Senator for eons. A lot of the people voting for him were moderate Dems, and almost ALL the people voting for him were voting for the man and not the party.
This guy is a first-term Rep, meaning he ran basically on party affiliation, and people voted for the party.
There is a difference.”
FR replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 12:44:19
“clarification: first term Rep(resentative) or Congressman.”
Rep. Parker Griffith Switches Parties, Becomes Republican
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 12:19:37 in Politics
“Excuse me, but given his voting record, how did this numbskull qualify as Democrat?
And how is this a "huge blow" to the President???
Dream on Erickson, but do keep raking the "purist" muck.”
And how is this a "huge blow" to the President???
Dream on Erickson, but do keep raking the "purist" muck.”
Elin Nordegren Will NOT Divorce Tiger Woods Right Away, Report Says
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 08:10:10 in Sports
“Sorry, SteveDenver's trigger was exactly right.
"SHE has ONLY HERSELF to blame" -- besides assuming a great deal about what she knew about TW, none of which it seems was apparent to anyone else or to any tabloid -- is utterly sexist B.S.”
"SHE has ONLY HERSELF to blame" -- besides assuming a great deal about what she knew about TW, none of which it seems was apparent to anyone else or to any tabloid -- is utterly sexist B.S.”
Lieberman Threat: Krugman Clarifies Column After 'Management' Request
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 07:53:54 in Politics
“You're right, and it isn't even a slight nuance. It's what he said, plain and simple.
Those who would "hang Lieberman in effigy" (and that would be many of us I'd guess) were told that if they must resort to that, go ahead -- AS LONG AS they kept working on passing the bill.
He wasn't encouraging or inciting violence against Lieberman, just noting that it's in the air right now.
I wonder why oh why it's in the air right now.”
Those who would "hang Lieberman in effigy" (and that would be many of us I'd guess) were told that if they must resort to that, go ahead -- AS LONG AS they kept working on passing the bill.
He wasn't encouraging or inciting violence against Lieberman, just noting that it's in the air right now.
I wonder why oh why it's in the air right now.”
Lieberman: Obama Never Pressed Me On Public Option
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 19:29:29 in Politics
“Go away Lieberman.
You did your worst, you scuttled a good provision, and got your smelly minute in the sun.
We won't forget, we won't forgive and we sure as heck don't want to see you milking this for some more attention.”
You did your worst, you scuttled a good provision, and got your smelly minute in the sun.
We won't forget, we won't forgive and we sure as heck don't want to see you milking this for some more attention.”
Lieberman Threat: Krugman Clarifies Column After 'Management' Request
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 19:23:30 in Politics
“Except he WASN'T encouraging it.
What he said was essentially: if it makes you feel better, if you must, go ahead BUT the real issue is to pass the darn bill.
Do people no longer read or do they no longer comprehend?
(And I don't mean you, Scapegoat, I mean the Times who felt it needed a "clarifica
What he said was essentially: if it makes you feel better, if you must, go ahead BUT the real issue is to pass the darn bill.
Do people no longer read or do they no longer comprehend?
(And I don't mean you, Scapegoat, I mean the Times who felt it needed a "clarifica
bascombe replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 22:04:04
“people hardly do either.”
Reid's Gifts To Nelson And Landrieu Push Snowe Further Away
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 19:16:45 in Politics
“Oh please.
She has proved time and time again her vote is not worth drooling over, because she gets shifting the goal post. She did a poor job of representing the country's needs in the Gang of six, and she is not representing her state's interests or will.
She wanted the public option out, it's out. Then she wants more time -- we've been waiting decades. Nothing will ever be good enough.”
She has proved time and time again her vote is not worth drooling over, because she gets shifting the goal post. She did a poor job of representing the country's needs in the Gang of six, and she is not representing her state's interests or will.
She wanted the public option out, it's out. Then she wants more time -- we've been waiting decades. Nothing will ever be good enough.”
Robert Byrd's Death Seemingly Wished For By Tom Coburn
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 19:07:06 in Politics
“Exactly.
It's bad enough that they put any praying into politics at all -- unconstitutional too.
Praying for harm to someone else -- what grand Christians they all are, these snakes.
Let's see the tro//ies defend this one.”
It's bad enough that they put any praying into politics at all -- unconstitutional too.
Praying for harm to someone else -- what grand Christians they all are, these snakes.
Let's see the tro//ies defend this one.”
McCain: Palin Visor Black-Out Makes Sense To Me
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 01:24:55 in Politics
“Oh please. He would have been better off not talking about it.
Instead, he looks like an utter fool parrotting her lame nonsense that she was trying to NOT attract attention, and for completely underestimating who and how many people have a visceral distaste for Palin. Trust us, it's not just the allegedly hysterical left who despises her.”
Instead, he looks like an utter fool parrotting her lame nonsense that she was trying to NOT attract attention, and for completely underestimating who and how many people have a visceral distaste for Palin. Trust us, it's not just the allegedly hysterical left who despises her.”
McCain: Obama Created More Partisan Environment Than Bill Clinton
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 01:11:12 in Politics
“Honey, the gold standard for polarizing partisanship is the twit who once claimed "I'm a uniter, not a divider" before being handed the presidency and proceeding to stuff partisan policy down our gullets as if he had gotten a mandate.
When ANYONE comes close to that one, we'll listen.”
When ANYONE comes close to that one, we'll listen.”
NurseTina replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 01:17:27
“Thank you for saying it, now I don't have to.”
Adam Kokesh, Anti-War Activist, Emerges As Front Runner In GOP Congressional Campaign
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 01:56:33 in Politics
“Can't get past your concept that women have to be _allowed_ before they can do things, can you. Keep your idiocy where it belongs, among yours.”
Jim Campbell, Maine Republican, Leaves Party Over 'Failure To Address' Health Care
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 19:10:20 in Politics
“Bravo, Sir.
You do your voters proud.”
You do your voters proud.”
xansam replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 19:13:32
“my thoughts exactly!”
Palin Blacks Out 'McCain For President' On Visor
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 19:08:31 in Politics
“"I was trying to go incognito ..."
on a public beach in Hawai'i - - which just happens to be where Obama is from ...
(and I'm sooo sure she wasn't hoping to show off how much more goshdarn popular she is).”
on a public beach in Hawai'i - - which just happens to be where Obama is from ...
(and I'm sooo sure she wasn't hoping to show off how much more goshdarn popular she is).”
Palin Blacks Out 'McCain For President' On Visor
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 19:02:16 in Politics
“"harming the comity"
-- the new talking point ...
at least it'll send some people to their dictionaries.”
-- the new talking point ...
at least it'll send some people to their dictionaries.”
Palin Blacks Out 'McCain For President' On Visor
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 18:53:51 in Politics
“Oh sure, she was merely trying to go "incognito
(Must have just learned that expression -- she used it twice).
She did something unbelievably tacky, tacky, tacky, even for her.
And as usual, it's everyone else's fault.
And the Palin fanatics still dream that we're "afraid" of her.
Yeah.”
(Must have just learned that expression -- she used it twice).
She did something unbelievably tacky, tacky, tacky, even for her.
And as usual, it's everyone else's fault.
And the Palin fanatics still dream that we're "afraid" of her.
Yeah.”
Keith Ellison Confronts Muslim-Bashing Opponent
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 01:49:56 in Politics
“When works too.
I was thinking the Crusades or the Inquisition or 1933 Germany.”
I was thinking the Crusades or the Inquisition or 1933 Germany.”
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 01:24:10 in Politics
“Actually, the top rate in the late 50s was 91%, but I'll settle for 88%,”
Appleblossom replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 10:58:38
“Well shoot, if it was that high, why not? It did almost get rid of the debt.”
Parent Files Complaint Against Gay Teacher, Appeals For Restoration Of 'Child's Sense Of Innocence'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 01:01:32 in Politics
“You ARE wrong. And a few other things too obvious to mention.
Traditional mainstream values and marriages are ALL OVER the curriculum already.
Why explain the "negatives" of same-sex marriage unless you ALSO explain the "negatives" of "opposite" marriage? Shall we do both?
As for real actual empirical studies: they show no problems.
So: wrong, wrong, wrong.”
Traditional mainstream values and marriages are ALL OVER the curriculum already.
Why explain the "negatives" of same-sex marriage unless you ALSO explain the "negatives" of "opposite" marriage? Shall we do both?
As for real actual empirical studies: they show no problems.
So: wrong, wrong, wrong.”
OakDragon replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 15:06:05
“"When is White History Month?"
(rolls eyes)”
(rolls eyes)”
JeremiahA replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 10:48:14
“"Why explain the "negatives" of same-sex marriage unless you ALSO explain the "negatives" of "opposite" marriage? Shall we do both?"
Why not?”
Why not?”
patriotrebel replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 01:23:21
“...and then throw in p o l y g. amy, N A M. B. L A...where does it stop? By your reasoning, there are no limits to the tolerance that has to be hammered into our kids' heads. Poor kids.”
patriotrebel replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 01:16:03
“...and then throw in polygamy, NAMBLA...w
Artemis34 replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 01:06:46
“Yeah, I remember I had to learn the presidents and their wives.... no secret heterosexu
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 00:52:10 in Politics
“Oh, enough with the blooming morons who think people *choose* to be unemployed and poor.”
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