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The 2010 Elections: Bring 'em on!
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 22:45:37 in Politics
“"That is the progressive way"? It sounds more like Ronald Raygun's Way!
It's really odd how the government, the budget and the deficit all tend to balloon under "CONSERVATIVES"
True conservatives would never have engaged in "nation building".
Several of your comments are either incorrect or disingenuous.
The pay raises for Congress are automatic, they structured it that way on purpose to avoid politicizing their pay by voting themselves raises.
Three Trillion in one month? No. The defense spending you mention is for the next fiscal year. The one trillion for healthcare you mention would be spent over TEN years. Ever buy a car? I don't know how you could be so irresponsible to spend $15,000 A DAY!”
It's really odd how the government, the budget and the deficit all tend to balloon under "CONSERVATIVES"
True conservatives would never have engaged in "nation building".
Several of your comments are either incorrect or disingenuous.
The pay raises for Congress are automatic, they structured it that way on purpose to avoid politicizing their pay by voting themselves raises.
Three Trillion in one month? No. The defense spending you mention is for the next fiscal year. The one trillion for healthcare you mention would be spent over TEN years. Ever buy a car? I don't know how you could be so irresponsible to spend $15,000 A DAY!”
Goodbye, Giuliani
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 12:20:47 in New York
“"Hero of 911" Really? I think that is an insult to a lot of people who actually WERE heroes that day. I guess the captain of the titanic was a similar kind of hero for directing the evacuation of his ship?”
Why Pakistanis Don't Like Us: 'Crazy' Times in Islamabad
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 16:08:37 in World
“Odd how Bhutto was a "puppet" of the Bush/Cheney administration when that same administration refused to provide any assistance in providing security for her upon her return. Bhutto was no Sarah Palin. Bhutto may have been corrupt, her husband certainly was, but she was by no means dim witted, and the courage she displayed in returning was rather remarkable.
The "dynasty" remark is humorous considering how much nepotism exists in the US government.”
The "dynasty" remark is humorous considering how much nepotism exists in the US government.”
Congresswoman Diane Watson's Trip to Guantanamo: Paid Contractors Interrogate, Not the Military.
Commented Apr 26, 2009 at 13:04:11 in Politics
“There is no mention in the NYT article about whether the "over collection" by the NSA occurred before or after January 20th.
As for everything remaining unchanged in regards to the wiretapping, I guess Bush supporters have nothing to complain about then.
Personally I suspect that the new administration will do a better job of oversight and will be less inclined to push the envelope of legality with legal contortions.”
As for everything remaining unchanged in regards to the wiretapping, I guess Bush supporters have nothing to complain about then.
Personally I suspect that the new administration will do a better job of oversight and will be less inclined to push the envelope of legality with legal contortions.”
Vieux Charles replied on Apr 26, 2009 at 17:41:16
“"I guess Bush supporters have nothing to complain about "
Only one thing, the army of lef tw ing hy pocrit es that were calling for the !mp eachment of Bush for this very issue who are now completely silent about it.”
Only one thing, the army of lef tw ing hy pocrit es that were calling for the !mp eachment of Bush for this very issue who are now completely silent about it.”
Congresswoman Diane Watson's Trip to Guantanamo: Paid Contractors Interrogate, Not the Military.
Commented Apr 26, 2009 at 11:40:27 in Politics
“I think it has been public knowledge for a while. Leaving out defense, the US is outsourcing 60% of its intelligence budget. When you think about that it should be shocking. Intelligence gathering has to be as neutral and objective, 2 things that any for-profit contracting company will never be. Some of these intelligence contractors are not even US companies!
I just watched a great film about Abu Ghraib called Standard Operating Procedure. Among the various people being interviewed is a contracted interrogator who worked for CACI.
Standard Operating Procedure
http://www
2004 private contractors as interrogators
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CIA abandons use of contract interrogators
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I just watched a great film about Abu Ghraib called Standard Operating Procedure. Among the various people being interviewed is a contracted interrogator who worked for CACI.
Standard Operating Procedure
http://www
2004 private contractors as interrogators
http://www
CIA abandons use of contract interrogators
http://new
Part II: Soldier Who Killed Herself -- After Refusing to Take Part in Torture
Commented Apr 25, 2009 at 19:13:29 in Politics
“It's rather sad how they are allowed to go on poisoning people's minds with their drivel. I am surprised they can go teaching, I guess campus activism isn't what it used to be.”
Part II: Soldier Who Killed Herself -- After Refusing to Take Part in Torture
Commented Apr 25, 2009 at 19:11:31 in Politics
“War requires that we dehumanize the enemy. Our military is very good at convincing young people, innocent and naive, of a Pollyanna world of good and evil where we are always the Good. When it comes down to reality however, what we are asking, demanding of them is to kill without thinking or questioning. With hesitation. It is possible though, to rationalize this as kill or be killed; to harness the instinct to survive when you are in combat.
One would think that would be enough, but to then order a person to inflict pain, to practice sadism for the sake of some elusive "greater good"? This transcends any instinct of fight or flight and demands not only dehumanizing the enemy, but to sacrifice one's own humanity in the process. In this sense Alyssa did not give in.”
One would think that would be enough, but to then order a person to inflict pain, to practice sadism for the sake of some elusive "greater good"? This transcends any instinct of fight or flight and demands not only dehumanizing the enemy, but to sacrifice one's own humanity in the process. In this sense Alyssa did not give in.”
Yes, National Review, We Did Execute Japanese for Waterboarding
Commented Apr 24, 2009 at 18:13:56 in Politics
“because it tells the world we have no moral or ethical standards, that we are not a Nation of Laws but rather a horde of hypocrites.
So in the call for saving lives, why don't we just threaten to behead one of Osama Bin Laden's family members?
Fact is we never tortured Japanese or German officers that were responsible for the deaths of far more innocent lives than any member of Al Queda, and we were the better for it.”
So in the call for saving lives, why don't we just threaten to behead one of Osama Bin Laden's family members?
Fact is we never tortured Japanese or German officers that were responsible for the deaths of far more innocent lives than any member of Al Queda, and we were the better for it.”
GoldenAgeMaster replied on Apr 24, 2009 at 21:46:45
“RRK70...
"because it tells the world we have no moral or ethical standards"
You see, this is where you go off the tracks. When dealing with people that will cut your throat slowly so you gurgle your last screams on earth in your own blood, then all moral standards are temporarily on-hold.
You do NOT fight evil behaviour, with good behaviour.”
"because it tells the world we have no moral or ethical standards"
You see, this is where you go off the tracks. When dealing with people that will cut your throat slowly so you gurgle your last screams on earth in your own blood, then all moral standards are temporarily on-hold.
You do NOT fight evil behaviour, with good behaviour.”
urweatherman replied on Apr 24, 2009 at 18:41:17
“And Nancy Pelosi tells the world we are a nation of liars.....
Yes, National Review, We Did Execute Japanese for Waterboarding
Commented Apr 24, 2009 at 17:57:55 in Politics
“What would he know. Did the Vietnamese ever do anything to the point of organ failure? If not, it wasn't torture according to the republicants.”
Manchurian replied on Apr 24, 2009 at 20:24:30
“But McCain IS a Republican.”
Yes, National Review, We Did Execute Japanese for Waterboarding
Commented Apr 24, 2009 at 17:51:15 in Politics
“In this day and age they could probably place an electrode in you brain or near a nerve cluster that would make you feel the most pain humanly possible. But since this is simply an electrode/nerve stimulation and no "physical damage" is occurring then I suppose it is ok?
Pain causes a person to act in a way to stop the pain. It does not force a person to "tell the truth", it forces them to say or do anything that will stop the pain. Interrogators are aware of this. It is effective for eliciting confessions, any confessions, but it is by no means effective for intelligence gathering. Look at it's history, look at how it was used during the Korean War and the Cold War. This is why the US never used it until the neo-cons gained power.”
Pain causes a person to act in a way to stop the pain. It does not force a person to "tell the truth", it forces them to say or do anything that will stop the pain. Interrogators are aware of this. It is effective for eliciting confessions, any confessions, but it is by no means effective for intelligence gathering. Look at it's history, look at how it was used during the Korean War and the Cold War. This is why the US never used it until the neo-cons gained power.”
Randian replied on Apr 24, 2009 at 18:32:24
“You mean like after we left Vietnam ( Kennedy and Johnson).”
Yes, National Review, We Did Execute Japanese for Waterboarding
Commented Apr 24, 2009 at 17:42:33 in Politics
“I don't understand the logic here.
One could say that slaves in the US were treated better than the Japanese treated their POWs, but that doesn't mean slavery is acceptable.
To state that US soldiers have faced worse does not make the act any better.”
One could say that slaves in the US were treated better than the Japanese treated their POWs, but that doesn't mean slavery is acceptable.
To state that US soldiers have faced worse does not make the act any better.”
biglover replied on Apr 24, 2009 at 18:24:00
“I don' think that's what he is trying to say if I read him correctly.”
Yes, National Review, We Did Execute Japanese for Waterboarding
Commented Apr 24, 2009 at 17:27:36 in Politics
“Agreed. and as enticing as it is to respond to their nonsense, it is best to refrain from responding to their posts. If you must, counter their argument in a new comment.”
Yes, National Review, We Did Execute Japanese for Waterboarding
Commented Apr 24, 2009 at 17:21:46 in Politics
“It depends. Were the hostage takers in a petroleum rich nation? Your question assumes that Buch-Cheney Inc. actually cared about Americans well being.”
Yes, National Review, We Did Execute Japanese for Waterboarding
Commented Apr 24, 2009 at 17:17:53 in Politics
“There are people who have volunteered to undergo all sorts of sadistic acts: being suspended by hooks through flesh, whipped, electrocuted. The existence of masochists in society DOES not condone torture.
I guess the branding of slaves was no big deal since some consider it body art?
There is a HUGE divide between a consensual and a non consensual act. The republicants would be well served to admit that some of their members erred and move on. The pro-torture stance is absolutely ridiculous.”
I guess the branding of slaves was no big deal since some consider it body art?
There is a HUGE divide between a consensual and a non consensual act. The republicants would be well served to admit that some of their members erred and move on. The pro-torture stance is absolutely ridiculous.”
Reporting From the Tea Bagger Hate-Fest in Sacramento
Commented Apr 15, 2009 at 20:03:44 in Politics
“"When they had once got it by heart the sheep developed a great liking for this maxim, and often as they lay in the field they would all start bleating ‘Four legs good, two legs bad! Four legs good, two legs bad!’ and keep it up for hours on end, never growing tired of it." - George Orwell, Animal Farm”
rockyb26 replied on Apr 15, 2009 at 20:14:36
“bravo”
The Story You Aren't Hearing About Israel
Commented Apr 13, 2009 at 13:04:51 in World
“before there can be dialogue all sides have to accept responsibility for their actions. To deny any wrongdoing whatsoever and place all fault on your opposition and to then realistically expect for there to be a constructive dialogue that can lead to peace is unrealistic.
I really hope for peace in the middle east, but it seems that many people's views, on both sides, are so intractable that it will never come to be.”
I really hope for peace in the middle east, but it seems that many people's views, on both sides, are so intractable that it will never come to be.”
Caroline Kennedy Can't Catch a Break
Commented Apr 11, 2009 at 03:49:15 in Politics
“This is assuming she would WANT such a position. For anyone remotely progressive this does not sound like a very good position. Send Rush Limbaugh, Anne Coulter or Michelle Malkin.”
johnbdonovan replied on Apr 11, 2009 at 20:50:48
“What is progressive about a practice that has so far resulted in the deaths of 50 million people in the United States?”
Mij13 replied on Apr 11, 2009 at 05:21:53
“I disagree. What the Catholic church needs now more than ever is a progressive voice like Caroline Kennedy. Why make it easy for them?”
136 Super-Efficient Cars Compete for the $10M Progressive Automotive X PRIZE... Get Ready for a New Generation of Automotive Options
Commented Apr 11, 2009 at 03:34:22 in Green
“not a very impressive link”
America's Cuba Policy is the "Edsel" of the US Foreign Policy Portfolio
Commented Apr 11, 2009 at 01:26:53 in World
“Agree completely. nice post.”
obamagal replied on Apr 11, 2009 at 10:32:40
“So do I. Good post rad21.”
Gen. Petraeus Implements Military Surge Against Four Somali Pirates in a Lifeboat
Commented Apr 10, 2009 at 22:47:31 in World
“By the way, things on the water have a tendency of moving up and down, rocking back and forth, due to something know as wave action. Plus the lifeboat has a closed cabin.
It's all so complicated and nothing like Jack Bauer on 24 that I'm afraid a lot of people may not understand.”
It's all so complicated and nothing like Jack Bauer on 24 that I'm afraid a lot of people may not understand.”
Gen. Petraeus Implements Military Surge Against Four Somali Pirates in a Lifeboat
Commented Apr 10, 2009 at 22:37:54 in World
“So, do you support MS-13 behavior in the US? Should the US law enforcement not go after illegal gang activity and instead review systemic economic and social causes for gang membership? I'm ALL in favor of not putting a band aid on things, but you cannot ignore violent, illegal behavior.”
Gen. Petraeus Implements Military Surge Against Four Somali Pirates in a Lifeboat
Commented Apr 10, 2009 at 22:34:22 in World
“You want Reagan to sell Iran weapons? I don't get it.
FYI: 3 American defense contractors were held by FARC rebels in Columbia for FIVE years. Look it up.”
FYI: 3 American defense contractors were held by FARC rebels in Columbia for FIVE years. Look it up.”
Gen. Petraeus Implements Military Surge Against Four Somali Pirates in a Lifeboat
Commented Apr 10, 2009 at 22:27:27 in World
“3 American contractors were held hostage by FARC guerrillas in Columbia for 5 years 2003-2008.
FIVE YEARS.”
FIVE YEARS.”
Gen. Petraeus Implements Military Surge Against Four Somali Pirates in a Lifeboat
Commented Apr 10, 2009 at 22:21:47 in World
“Well you would think the African Congress, Saudi Arabia and Egypt would/could contribute more to the situation. It does seem like a regional issue at the very least.
Of course I was under the impression that one of the US Navy's roles was to protect American shipping abroad, wasn't that what the impressing of American sailors by the British, War of 1812, and the Halls of Tripoli all resulted in?”
Of course I was under the impression that one of the US Navy's roles was to protect American shipping abroad, wasn't that what the impressing of American sailors by the British, War of 1812, and the Halls of Tripoli all resulted in?”
All in All replied on Apr 10, 2009 at 23:08:34
“Very valid points, indeed.”
Gen. Petraeus Implements Military Surge Against Four Somali Pirates in a Lifeboat
Commented Apr 10, 2009 at 22:13:12 in World
“How is armed kidnapping and extortion any different than a mugging or bank heist?
So you are validating the use of violence, as long as there is a "good" reason for it?
You know, there are plenty of Somalis that are suffering and NOT threatening people's lives as a living, and your statement does them an injustice.”
So you are validating the use of violence, as long as there is a "good" reason for it?
You know, there are plenty of Somalis that are suffering and NOT threatening people's lives as a living, and your statement does them an injustice.”
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