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Tea Party Protest Turns Violent (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 00:51:56 in Politics
“patbernstein illegal immigrants will always be employed because they accept low wages and that gives employers incentive to break the law and disguise what they are doing.
To say that they are not hard workers is ludicrous. To demonize a race of people without the facts is what keeps us in ignorance and makes it easy for us to attach made up statistics that shed them in an unfavorable light.
There are those who do horrible things in every race that fill the prisons. Its funny that you never hear of any other race always talking about how the white race has the highest crime and the jails are filled with their white collar criminals ect. It is always every other race and we have got to stop that non sense.”
To say that they are not hard workers is ludicrous. To demonize a race of people without the facts is what keeps us in ignorance and makes it easy for us to attach made up statistics that shed them in an unfavorable light.
There are those who do horrible things in every race that fill the prisons. Its funny that you never hear of any other race always talking about how the white race has the highest crime and the jails are filled with their white collar criminals ect. It is always every other race and we have got to stop that non sense.”
Tea Party Protest Turns Violent (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 23:30:48 in Politics
“nancychatter. Co-sign”
Tea Party Protest Turns Violent (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:36:25 in Politics
“Thanks for the information. These people are ticking time bombs ready to go off.”
Tea Party Protest Turns Violent (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:29:14 in Politics
“WOW!!!!! We have got to call on our better angels to get us through this.
We have enjoyed the sacrifice of those who surrender good and descent wages so that we don't
have to do the back breaking work that those who come here illegally do to give their families a better life.
I am all for doing things legal but the dilemma that we are facing is a moral one.
All those who are up in arms about anti-immigration reform are varried in their response to the question
of what financial drain these illegal-immigrants bring to the table while the pure racist attached to the white suppremasist movement brings with it violence that can spin out of control immediately.
We have to first acknowledge that illegal-immirants are hard working people who put us to shame
because they help each other as they are forced to live together with multiple families and make it work.
If anything, we can learn from their work ethic and their social structure and not be so hateful.
They have contributed greatly and we need to acknowledge that.”
We have enjoyed the sacrifice of those who surrender good and descent wages so that we don't
have to do the back breaking work that those who come here illegally do to give their families a better life.
I am all for doing things legal but the dilemma that we are facing is a moral one.
All those who are up in arms about anti-immigration reform are varried in their response to the question
of what financial drain these illegal-immigrants bring to the table while the pure racist attached to the white suppremasist movement brings with it violence that can spin out of control immediately.
We have to first acknowledge that illegal-immirants are hard working people who put us to shame
because they help each other as they are forced to live together with multiple families and make it work.
If anything, we can learn from their work ethic and their social structure and not be so hateful.
They have contributed greatly and we need to acknowledge that.”
stargazer13 replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 13:14:47
“I say we Implement siesta ! for we are all weary and need much more rest !
the numbers in sleeping pills
nervous problems
and depression are way up
these are all sleep related problem,s
so I say !!
SIESTA,s FOR ALL Margaritas at Sundown !!”
the numbers in sleeping pills
nervous problems
and depression are way up
these are all sleep related problem,s
so I say !!
SIESTA,s FOR ALL Margaritas at Sundown !!”
patbernstein replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 12:57:13
“*We have to first acknowledge that illegal-immirants are hard working people who put us to shame
because they help each other as they are forced to live together with multiple families and make it work*.
What are you talking about? Are you asserting that every illegal immigrant here is employed? For every 1 hard working illegal immigrant, there are 5 who are in our prison system, or in a gang.”
because they help each other as they are forced to live together with multiple families and make it work*.
What are you talking about? Are you asserting that every illegal immigrant here is employed? For every 1 hard working illegal immigrant, there are 5 who are in our prison system, or in a gang.”
nancychatter replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 12:42:41
“we most assuredly do...
we also need to acknowledge that
We are mostly Immigrants here in the Native Americas and change the mindset of
I've got mine you can't have any......”
we also need to acknowledge that
We are mostly Immigrants here in the Native Americas and change the mindset of
I've got mine you can't have any......”
Media Fail: Kimberly Munley Did Not Bring Down Fort Hood Killer
Commented Nov 15, 2009 at 08:56:28 in Media
“Silas Barnaby there are millions more African Americans other they George Whashington Carva who did great things with absolutely no recognition even in this present time.
You have got to dig long and hard to find our accomplishments. So enjoy your peanut butter sandwhich and search history for our greatness.
When you get on the elevator or open your refrigerator or even receive a blood transfusion remember us also.
I can be all day listing our accomplishments but it won't be respected or appreciated when small minds encounter it.”
You have got to dig long and hard to find our accomplishments. So enjoy your peanut butter sandwhich and search history for our greatness.
When you get on the elevator or open your refrigerator or even receive a blood transfusion remember us also.
I can be all day listing our accomplishments but it won't be respected or appreciated when small minds encounter it.”
Media Fail: Kimberly Munley Did Not Bring Down Fort Hood Killer
Commented Nov 15, 2009 at 04:38:44 in Media
“Silas Barnaby you have missed the point. When we are self absorbed others seem to always be the target of disdain and demonization.
Since you so callously tout your Republicanism and the like minded contempt you have for African Americans frustrated with the ommitions of our accomplishments in history says much about you and your Party then the smug comments you are making to try and keep us in our place.
Think about it, Why would you even go there giving this racial climate??????????????”
Since you so callously tout your Republicanism and the like minded contempt you have for African Americans frustrated with the ommitions of our accomplishments in history says much about you and your Party then the smug comments you are making to try and keep us in our place.
Think about it, Why would you even go there giving this racial climate??????????????”
Media Fail: Kimberly Munley Did Not Bring Down Fort Hood Killer
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 18:19:09 in Media
“Why are we not surprised, We have been ommitted in history for our inventions and great accomplishments thoughout the centuries and yet the saga continues.
African Americans have always been written out of history because to acknowledge our greatness and the medical, educational prowess as well as our great scientist and invetors who gained no recognition for their discoveries even in this present time will make it hard to demonize African Americans if our full genious was put into the history books and celebrated along side every other race of people who have achieved magnificently.
Its not credible to step on a race of people who have been recorded in history as having contributed greatly to build up a Nation with brilliant futuristic advances that show cases resilience without those achievements without it being a stinging indictment against the contradiction of treatment.
We are a people who can stand under the most oppressing circumstances and still stand tall with our dignity intact. Of necessity we must nurture those among us who crack under the pressure or surrender their dignity to daunting circumstances.
When will the world give us "Our" due and who will be the brave ones to make sure history record the accomplishments of all African Americans as the world celebrates our inventions and discoveries without giving us the credit for it??????????”
African Americans have always been written out of history because to acknowledge our greatness and the medical, educational prowess as well as our great scientist and invetors who gained no recognition for their discoveries even in this present time will make it hard to demonize African Americans if our full genious was put into the history books and celebrated along side every other race of people who have achieved magnificently.
Its not credible to step on a race of people who have been recorded in history as having contributed greatly to build up a Nation with brilliant futuristic advances that show cases resilience without those achievements without it being a stinging indictment against the contradiction of treatment.
We are a people who can stand under the most oppressing circumstances and still stand tall with our dignity intact. Of necessity we must nurture those among us who crack under the pressure or surrender their dignity to daunting circumstances.
When will the world give us "Our" due and who will be the brave ones to make sure history record the accomplishments of all African Americans as the world celebrates our inventions and discoveries without giving us the credit for it??????????”
Silas Barnaby replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 20:32:18
“I'll think of this post when I eat my next peanut butter sandwich! Thanks homies!!”
lendtolease replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 20:03:27
“But not for your spelling..............”
lendtolease replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 19:39:20
“Uh, last time I checked Africa............................................”
townzl replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 19:25:17
“First Class Post.”
southernsepia replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 18:41:10
“Word.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 14:28:19 in Politics
“It is so easy for us in this micro-wave generation to always expect and instant answer to the most important things in our lives. We don't won't to be cautious and we sure don't want to wait, We want what we want, and we want it now.
Life is a constant reminder that if we had waited and thought things through our life would have been much better having avoided mistakes in haste.
When I pray and wait on the Lord great things happen because it never comes when I want it to but it comes right on time.
I don't see a Timid President, I see a very thoughtful President that weighs his decisions as he inclued others more wiser than himself.
Those who know how to wait not only develope patience but wisdom in the process.
Take a deep breath yall and pray for our President, he has to clean up the mess from the last eight years.
Remember the Bush Administration plowed through every decision and mowed over anyone who was in the way.
Is that what we want????????? Absolutely Not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Life is a constant reminder that if we had waited and thought things through our life would have been much better having avoided mistakes in haste.
When I pray and wait on the Lord great things happen because it never comes when I want it to but it comes right on time.
I don't see a Timid President, I see a very thoughtful President that weighs his decisions as he inclued others more wiser than himself.
Those who know how to wait not only develope patience but wisdom in the process.
Take a deep breath yall and pray for our President, he has to clean up the mess from the last eight years.
Remember the Bush Administration plowed through every decision and mowed over anyone who was in the way.
Is that what we want????????? Absolutely Not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
jan4insight replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 14:40:13
“Co-sign!”
Why We're Breaking With the Blue Dogs on the Public Option
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 11:12:31 in Politics
“Now that we have a clear picture of who the Blue Dog Democrats really are, we have a full understanding why we could never pass anything of value in the House and Senate.
For their stealthy fly under the radar position of which they are in harmony with the Republicans we have a clear choice to rid our Party of these ConservaDems who hold up progress and slow progress down to a hault.
The Blue Dog Democrats has some soul searching to do and the Democrat Party may not be your choice of service.
Harry Reid is at the top of the list to get to stepping into the Republican Party of which he seems to be most affiliated with.
To All of the Blue Dogs who espouse the philosophy of the Republican Party please go join them and vote your conscience.”
For their stealthy fly under the radar position of which they are in harmony with the Republicans we have a clear choice to rid our Party of these ConservaDems who hold up progress and slow progress down to a hault.
The Blue Dog Democrats has some soul searching to do and the Democrat Party may not be your choice of service.
Harry Reid is at the top of the list to get to stepping into the Republican Party of which he seems to be most affiliated with.
To All of the Blue Dogs who espouse the philosophy of the Republican Party please go join them and vote your conscience.”
Rule Of Law replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 11:49:54
“They would, if they had consciences. How can you claim to be interested in the health of your constituency one minute, and ready to arrest them without due process the next? No conscience.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 11:09:30 in Politics
“klandish I am a multi racial African American, believe me I know what a struggle is.
It is a mistake to think others don't know your struggle when we have family members and friends who have these struggles.
We are not the enemy, that is why we are taking the time to let you know that we do know your struggles.
We are not in the fray but can see where the pit falls are and we are loving showing you where they are but in some instances without success.”
It is a mistake to think others don't know your struggle when we have family members and friends who have these struggles.
We are not the enemy, that is why we are taking the time to let you know that we do know your struggles.
We are not in the fray but can see where the pit falls are and we are loving showing you where they are but in some instances without success.”
klandish replied on Oct 08, 2009 at 12:19:07
“Well that sounds fine but you haven't mentioned where the pitfalls are. And how are "you" lovingly showing us? More information please. If you think African Americans or Multiracial people haven't benefited from anger or Civil Disobedience take a look at who was elected President. That wouldn't have happened without the above said activities happening.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 10:47:29 in Politics
“Ryan Webster You got it right and I hope your words are heeded. I just don't want the Democrats to implode with this hot button issue. When we extend our hand to fellow Democrats who are fighting for their rights we must be courteous to those who work side by side with us by having their voice heard.
This has nothing to do with criticism of the President from those in the LGBT community but everything to do with working together and pointing out when each of us have crossed the line into Republican territory.
Hey guys you have the right to express your demands just like the rest of us but make sure vitriol is not a part of it.
We are family remember.
Peace and Love”
This has nothing to do with criticism of the President from those in the LGBT community but everything to do with working together and pointing out when each of us have crossed the line into Republican territory.
Hey guys you have the right to express your demands just like the rest of us but make sure vitriol is not a part of it.
We are family remember.
Peace and Love”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 10:28:42 in Politics
“GayMark this is exactly what I am talking about. We can be so passionate in getting what we want that we tend to sell our souls to the Devil to get it.
You would actually vote in a Republican President to spite President Barack Obama for not moving as fast as you want him to and if he does not follow your plan to the T you would vote in a Republican President who will not only work against your community but will pick up where they left off and make All of our lives miserable.
What Kind Of Sense Does That Make? I don't get it. We are all fighting for something that we have waited a long time to get.
Tranquilo, Calm down, we are all fighting together so stop with the insane rhetoric already.”
You would actually vote in a Republican President to spite President Barack Obama for not moving as fast as you want him to and if he does not follow your plan to the T you would vote in a Republican President who will not only work against your community but will pick up where they left off and make All of our lives miserable.
What Kind Of Sense Does That Make? I don't get it. We are all fighting for something that we have waited a long time to get.
Tranquilo, Calm down, we are all fighting together so stop with the insane rhetoric already.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 09:53:38 in Politics
“I don't know what President Obama should say but my main concern is that we are respectful to the LGBT community at the same time have that respect translate to everyone else.
My concern is that the message the LGBT community is trying to get out is being drowned out by those who are extreem in their views who are scaring people with their rhetoric.
I will defend anyone who is being mistreated because I can't stomach bigotry.
I am a christian who is in love with my faith and I often share it without forcing it down anyones throat.
The freedom of choice is an awesome thing and I am cognizant of the fact that there are consequences to all of our choices.
I find the arm twisting of the President a little much. Our President has said that he has the LGBT
communities back and the hateful rhetoric I hear sounds sort of like the Republicans.
Help us who are not LGBT to understand that you are different from the Republicans and will not
attack us for disagreeing with your community on some things that your espouse.
If we are to work toghether this is the point of reference that we must start at.
I have called on my better angels and have opened up my mind now the ball is in your court.
Peace and Love”
My concern is that the message the LGBT community is trying to get out is being drowned out by those who are extreem in their views who are scaring people with their rhetoric.
I will defend anyone who is being mistreated because I can't stomach bigotry.
I am a christian who is in love with my faith and I often share it without forcing it down anyones throat.
The freedom of choice is an awesome thing and I am cognizant of the fact that there are consequences to all of our choices.
I find the arm twisting of the President a little much. Our President has said that he has the LGBT
communities back and the hateful rhetoric I hear sounds sort of like the Republicans.
Help us who are not LGBT to understand that you are different from the Republicans and will not
attack us for disagreeing with your community on some things that your espouse.
If we are to work toghether this is the point of reference that we must start at.
I have called on my better angels and have opened up my mind now the ball is in your court.
Peace and Love”
jefke replied on Oct 08, 2009 at 10:20:03
“He's said it, but he hasn't done anything, in fact he's retrogressed. Arm-twisting implies undue or untoward pressure. What the LGBT groups are doing is neither.”
klandish replied on Oct 08, 2009 at 10:18:28
“That's nice you've opened up your heart... keep opening it. Start identifying with the struggle Gay people have endured for centuries. Put yourself in the place where no matter how open hearted or "nice" we can be it's never rewarded with Equality. Then maybe you will understand our anger. Since your rights to marriage and a social with in the Military are not being withheld you will have to stretch a little. But it's worth the work - on both sides.”
kwinter replied on Oct 08, 2009 at 10:16:44
“"I find the arm twisting of the President a little much."
Do you also see those fighting for 'real' health care reform as "arm twisting" the president?
.......................I bet not.”
Do you also see those fighting for 'real' health care reform as "arm twisting" the president?
.......................I bet not.”
LeftLeanWing replied on Oct 08, 2009 at 10:09:53
“"
I find the arm twisting of the President a little much. Our President has said that he has the LGBT
communities back and the hateful rhetoric I hear sounds sort of like the Republicans.
"
What ArmTwisting are you talking about ?
What Hateful Rhetoric are you talking about ?
I'm missing something .... or just don't see what you see”
I find the arm twisting of the President a little much. Our President has said that he has the LGBT
communities back and the hateful rhetoric I hear sounds sort of like the Republicans.
"
What ArmTwisting are you talking about ?
What Hateful Rhetoric are you talking about ?
I'm missing something .... or just don't see what you see”
GayMark replied on Oct 08, 2009 at 10:03:59
“Yes, he's said he has our back. He's SAID it, but has done nothing to PROVE it.
In 1996, he pledged unequivocal support for gay marriage. In 2008, HIS marriage is "sacred" and marriage is for a man and a woman.
He's said A LOT of stuff and done little. I just wish he'd shut up and get to work.”
In 1996, he pledged unequivocal support for gay marriage. In 2008, HIS marriage is "sacred" and marriage is for a man and a woman.
He's said A LOT of stuff and done little. I just wish he'd shut up and get to work.”
This Week In Magazines: Obama The "Self-Entangling Giant"
Commented Sep 28, 2009 at 09:18:45 in Media
“The stage was set for President Barack Obama when he took office. Comparing our President to George W. Bush is not only wrong but pre-mature over-reaching is what George W. Bush and Dick Cheyney Started and weaved through their Presidency.
The mess that President Barack Obama has to sift through is almost an impossible mess but he has carefully taken on the challenge. We need to be careful whose analysis we invite into our head because amongst all of these prognosticators, pundits and historians are biasis that tilt towards their Party of affiliation.
I have opened my mind, eyes and ears since the election of our first African American President and introspectively listen to everyone. There is a kernel of truth to all that is being said about our President and his governance "But" when lies and distortion follow those kernael it is up to the Journalist and the Media to expose those lies and distortions that are reported with regularity.
These prognosticators of doom and gloom have a Universal platform to inundate the American People with the propaganda of the day and legitimize it by having Republican Senators give it their stamp of approval.”
The mess that President Barack Obama has to sift through is almost an impossible mess but he has carefully taken on the challenge. We need to be careful whose analysis we invite into our head because amongst all of these prognosticators, pundits and historians are biasis that tilt towards their Party of affiliation.
I have opened my mind, eyes and ears since the election of our first African American President and introspectively listen to everyone. There is a kernel of truth to all that is being said about our President and his governance "But" when lies and distortion follow those kernael it is up to the Journalist and the Media to expose those lies and distortions that are reported with regularity.
These prognosticators of doom and gloom have a Universal platform to inundate the American People with the propaganda of the day and legitimize it by having Republican Senators give it their stamp of approval.”
Roy Blunt (R-MO) Tells Racism-Tinged Monkey Joke at DC Conference
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 07:24:20 in Politics
“JackRusselTerrer I am with you 1000%”
Roy Blunt (R-MO) Tells Racism-Tinged Monkey Joke at DC Conference
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 05:08:02 in Politics
“Here we go again with the racist monkey crap that I have been hearing for 51 years and yet the apologist keep showing up to defend this crap.
We have a long history of white people getting away with calling us monkey's, chattle and other things to indicate we are animals or half human.
Study history and become informed and if your take away from haven studied what African Americans suffured under slavery still leads you to apologize for these racist then you need to check yourself.
Ignorance is not bliss and we need to stop being so insensitive to people of color.
We can right the wrong that have been done to African Americans by being respectful and not allow racist to constantly get away with thier ancestors degrading names that they inflicted our ancestors let alone allow their offspring to introduce it into the 21st century to describe us with a wink and a nod.
Enough Already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
We have a long history of white people getting away with calling us monkey's, chattle and other things to indicate we are animals or half human.
Study history and become informed and if your take away from haven studied what African Americans suffured under slavery still leads you to apologize for these racist then you need to check yourself.
Ignorance is not bliss and we need to stop being so insensitive to people of color.
We can right the wrong that have been done to African Americans by being respectful and not allow racist to constantly get away with thier ancestors degrading names that they inflicted our ancestors let alone allow their offspring to introduce it into the 21st century to describe us with a wink and a nod.
Enough Already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Barack Obama Must See Michael Moore's New Movie (and So Must You)!
Commented Sep 21, 2009 at 15:07:51 in Business
“Thank you Michael Moore for all you do to keep us in the know. I thank God for all those brave souls who put their reputaion on the line as those who are against this kind of information getting out are all too ready to attack and discredit the reputation and hard work of those who give all they have for the truth to be known.
My prayers are for those who have lost their homes and their sense of self because of these greedy Corporate Giants.”
My prayers are for those who have lost their homes and their sense of self because of these greedy Corporate Giants.”
wdw505 replied on Sep 22, 2009 at 06:25:38
“so please define "reputaion"”
Thank You, Glenn Beck!
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 08:08:07 in Politics
“Everyone has a past of some sort that we are not proud of and if what we have in our closet would ever made it to the light of day would put us in the same position Van Jones is in wtih his critics.
We always say and do stupid stuff and we need to take a chill pill and stop acting as if we are all perfect and have never said or done anything wrong.
I am a child of the 50's and I am an activist by nature, I am also a christian and I have always had to balance that. What Glen Beck, Rush Limbaugh and others are doing is trying to silence the great voices that calls Political Leaders out on their mess.
They target anyone that oppose their vile course of action. The sad part about all of this is Glen Beck and others are trying to get our President assassinated and start a race war at the same time.
It is obvious listening to the racial under tones of their conversation and their treasonist talk radio 24/7.
They have no hidden agenda because the Media lacks the spine to challenge Rush and Company on their in your face racism.
We have powerful voices that will challenge these village idiots but they are villified and the world sits back and allow it to happen.
T
T”
We always say and do stupid stuff and we need to take a chill pill and stop acting as if we are all perfect and have never said or done anything wrong.
I am a child of the 50's and I am an activist by nature, I am also a christian and I have always had to balance that. What Glen Beck, Rush Limbaugh and others are doing is trying to silence the great voices that calls Political Leaders out on their mess.
They target anyone that oppose their vile course of action. The sad part about all of this is Glen Beck and others are trying to get our President assassinated and start a race war at the same time.
It is obvious listening to the racial under tones of their conversation and their treasonist talk radio 24/7.
They have no hidden agenda because the Media lacks the spine to challenge Rush and Company on their in your face racism.
We have powerful voices that will challenge these village idiots but they are villified and the world sits back and allow it to happen.
T
T”
wdw505 replied on Sep 09, 2009 at 15:21:18
“oh please explain what "treasonist talk" is..........laughing at you
treasonist is not even a word”
treasonist is not even a word”
REXHANDSOM replied on Sep 09, 2009 at 09:40:05
“SOME POST Deserve to be nominated for Silly Stupid Strange .... this one wins an OSCAR
For The Year maybe even the Decade ..............”
For The Year maybe even the Decade ..............”
georgewetherill replied on Sep 09, 2009 at 08:20:15
“Because you have to have facts to challenge. Even the Whitehouse said nothing, utter silence.
Alot of jones comments were made this year. Its not like he "used " to be a radical racist. He still is.”
Alot of jones comments were made this year. Its not like he "used " to be a radical racist. He still is.”
Roy Sekoff Challenges Congressman On GOP's Criticism Of Obama School Speech
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 18:55:32 in Politics
“The GOP is tone deaf with a agenda to derail the President no matter what he does.
It is going to take the American People to keep calm heads and a listening ear to combat the diversionary tactics the Republicans are using to detract from the mission to move this country forward.
We have to wade through the various nuts and bolts that litter the highway with tea bagging, birther, Obama hating wing nuts.
I know that there are some Republicans who do not agree with this far right insanity but where are their voices?
I would love to hear from those Republicans that will speak out about this insane notion that President Barack Obama is trying to indoctrinate children with a socialist agenda.
To listen to these Republicans who are rolled out to further push this non sense is just mind blowing.
Just when I think the Republicans who are of this mind set can sink no lower they surprise me and invent a new low each time.”
It is going to take the American People to keep calm heads and a listening ear to combat the diversionary tactics the Republicans are using to detract from the mission to move this country forward.
We have to wade through the various nuts and bolts that litter the highway with tea bagging, birther, Obama hating wing nuts.
I know that there are some Republicans who do not agree with this far right insanity but where are their voices?
I would love to hear from those Republicans that will speak out about this insane notion that President Barack Obama is trying to indoctrinate children with a socialist agenda.
To listen to these Republicans who are rolled out to further push this non sense is just mind blowing.
Just when I think the Republicans who are of this mind set can sink no lower they surprise me and invent a new low each time.”
hardlyhikin replied on Sep 04, 2009 at 19:36:45
“I read a post on one of these threads this week that said that Democrats should "listen to Glenn Beck so they'd understand the way things really are" or some such nonsense.
I don't care if rational Republicans speak out or not, I just hope they realize it would be insanity to vote for any of these people.
These are scary times. I console myself with the belief that these are always a relative few fringe nuts (even a couple of thousand people at a rally is not a very significant amount and most of these events are lucky to have a couple of hundred present) but that the rational people are just ignoring it all. I hope that is the case but sores fester when they get picked at and the press doesn't seem to want to pursue anything but the headline grabbing events that don't do a damn thing to advance the public discourse.”
I don't care if rational Republicans speak out or not, I just hope they realize it would be insanity to vote for any of these people.
These are scary times. I console myself with the belief that these are always a relative few fringe nuts (even a couple of thousand people at a rally is not a very significant amount and most of these events are lucky to have a couple of hundred present) but that the rational people are just ignoring it all. I hope that is the case but sores fester when they get picked at and the press doesn't seem to want to pursue anything but the headline grabbing events that don't do a damn thing to advance the public discourse.”
boomer1949 replied on Sep 04, 2009 at 19:21:12
“Of course...and have you ever thought about the real reasons behind the protests? It doesn't make any difference what this man says or wants to do (he could say he wants to change the color [no pun intended] of Cheetos and "they" would find fault. Has nada to do with what he says as much as it has to do with his ethnicity. Period.”
Rare AP Photo Captures Deadly Attack on U.S. Marine in Afghanistan -- Pentagon Protests
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 18:26:21 in Media
“May God bless and keep our soldiers in Afghanistan and elsewhere who are in harms way and bring these silly wars to an end.”
Faith Is About Redemption: The Life of Ted Kennedy
Commented Sep 03, 2009 at 18:10:02 in Living
“JustAThought56 I agree with everything that you are saying whole heartedly but I think the point was lost.
Yes there are many hypocrits in the church that give christians a bad name as they can be quiet intolorant of others but that is againts the very religion they claim to practice.
Moral standards have been passed down from one generation to another and whether we participate in religion or not those standards have their origin in the bible.
I am not suggesting by any means those who don't believe in God can not possess wonderful qualities but what I am suggesting is those who do not order their lives with standards that respect the human race there is nothing to restrain them for the most horrific situations known to man.
Freedom of choice is a marvelous thing and we are going to have to learn to respect each other whether we believe in God or not.
I would say that thoughtful discourses such is yours is very humbling.
Thank You.
Peace and Love”
Yes there are many hypocrits in the church that give christians a bad name as they can be quiet intolorant of others but that is againts the very religion they claim to practice.
Moral standards have been passed down from one generation to another and whether we participate in religion or not those standards have their origin in the bible.
I am not suggesting by any means those who don't believe in God can not possess wonderful qualities but what I am suggesting is those who do not order their lives with standards that respect the human race there is nothing to restrain them for the most horrific situations known to man.
Freedom of choice is a marvelous thing and we are going to have to learn to respect each other whether we believe in God or not.
I would say that thoughtful discourses such is yours is very humbling.
Thank You.
Peace and Love”
wdw505 replied on Sep 03, 2009 at 20:35:52
“your time would be better spent on thoughtful spelling.........oh my god.........can your spelling get worse”
Faith Is About Redemption: The Life of Ted Kennedy
Commented Sep 03, 2009 at 09:43:39 in Living
“Jim Wallis thank you for your moving post. As I read your article I too reminisced over the accomplishments of the late Senator Teddy Kennedy and it brought me to tears. He was a great man and fulfilled his task here on earth.
True Faith is about Redemption and all too many of us have thrown our Faith in the trash can and only accept redemption for ourselves as we place it our of the reach of everyone else.
With the removal of prayer from our schools and everything religious stricken from view, all thats left is the mean and vicious unforgiving spirit that is invading our world and exalting the hateful and casting aside the peaceful loving Spirit that leads to a more respectful world.
We don't have to wonder anymore what is wrong with our world, we already know.
We have replaced God and set up our own gods.
WOW.”
True Faith is about Redemption and all too many of us have thrown our Faith in the trash can and only accept redemption for ourselves as we place it our of the reach of everyone else.
With the removal of prayer from our schools and everything religious stricken from view, all thats left is the mean and vicious unforgiving spirit that is invading our world and exalting the hateful and casting aside the peaceful loving Spirit that leads to a more respectful world.
We don't have to wonder anymore what is wrong with our world, we already know.
We have replaced God and set up our own gods.
WOW.”
JustAThought56 replied on Sep 03, 2009 at 12:42:50
“I understand your perspective but perspectives are by definition limited. I would like to ask you to consider my (also limited) perspective.
Faith in God and belief in the tenets of a religion are not required to have strong personal principles and moral center. Many people who are not religious are profoundly compassionate and loving with strong spiritual beliefs, and many people who profess belief in religion and appear in their church faithfully every week are truly morally bankrupt.
My point is that even strongly professed belief in a religion is no indicator as to whether or not someone has a "mean and vicious unforgiving spirit." It seems to me that belief in religious doctrines actually polarize people into various positions, creating separation and a gulf between "us" who have it right and "them" who have it all wrong.
For example, your position makes everyone who is not willing to believe in your religion and pray to your God a "mean and vicious unforgiving spirit(s)." Does that really make sense to you, given the evidence that many very good people don't believe what you believe, and so don't want prayer to your God to be included in the curriculum of activities at the local public school?
Senator Kennedy recognized and respected diversity in people, especially in their religious beliefs. It may be you dishonor him by refusing to respect differences as he did.”
Faith in God and belief in the tenets of a religion are not required to have strong personal principles and moral center. Many people who are not religious are profoundly compassionate and loving with strong spiritual beliefs, and many people who profess belief in religion and appear in their church faithfully every week are truly morally bankrupt.
My point is that even strongly professed belief in a religion is no indicator as to whether or not someone has a "mean and vicious unforgiving spirit." It seems to me that belief in religious doctrines actually polarize people into various positions, creating separation and a gulf between "us" who have it right and "them" who have it all wrong.
For example, your position makes everyone who is not willing to believe in your religion and pray to your God a "mean and vicious unforgiving spirit(s)." Does that really make sense to you, given the evidence that many very good people don't believe what you believe, and so don't want prayer to your God to be included in the curriculum of activities at the local public school?
Senator Kennedy recognized and respected diversity in people, especially in their religious beliefs. It may be you dishonor him by refusing to respect differences as he did.”
CollinJE replied on Sep 03, 2009 at 09:58:08
“Faith belongs in the trash can. Redemption is a human quality and no supernatural element is necessary to understand its importance.
And talk about such a "vicious unforgiving spirit" is silly nostalgia and really has no base in reality.”
And talk about such a "vicious unforgiving spirit" is silly nostalgia and really has no base in reality.”
Next Door To McCain Town Hall, Obama's Field Team Kicks Off National Tour
Commented Aug 27, 2009 at 16:37:45 in Politics
“This is a beautiful sight and we have got to go back to our grass roots efforts to get health care moving along. Each one needs to reach one and keep this message alive.
There is a compassion in the air that seems to replace the fear and hand wringing the country was engulfed in. There is an electricity in the air that calls us to action.
While we mourn Senator Teddy Kennedy's passing we are also galvanized toward action.
An event so heartbreaking provided the direction to a clear path to travel towards health care reform legislation.
We honor the life and service of Senator Teddy Kennedy and the service of the entire Kennedy family and their contributions to history. What a great family God has gifted the world with.”
There is a compassion in the air that seems to replace the fear and hand wringing the country was engulfed in. There is an electricity in the air that calls us to action.
While we mourn Senator Teddy Kennedy's passing we are also galvanized toward action.
An event so heartbreaking provided the direction to a clear path to travel towards health care reform legislation.
We honor the life and service of Senator Teddy Kennedy and the service of the entire Kennedy family and their contributions to history. What a great family God has gifted the world with.”
Ted Kennedy and the Missing National Conversation
Commented Aug 27, 2009 at 14:38:42 in Home
“We can best honor the memory of Senator Ted Kennedy by keeping this conversation alive as we both respect each others views while flushing out the reasons we have been left behind on this issue.
For those who don't believe in God, please respect those of us who do. The bible is so misunderstood because of those who have misrepresented it in such a degrading way.
Our obligation to not just the poor but to everyone. Our duty to everyone is just as great as the commandment to take care the poor, sick and those who are in prison.
We have dried up our bowels of compassion and refuse to see everyone as our brother, instead we pick and choose who we will help or if we will help them at all.
We need to come up on higher ground and consider all mankind and treat each other with the utmost respect,
Why do we afflict each other they way we do and cause all kind of pain without conscience?
I don't understand it and I will not participate in it.”
For those who don't believe in God, please respect those of us who do. The bible is so misunderstood because of those who have misrepresented it in such a degrading way.
Our obligation to not just the poor but to everyone. Our duty to everyone is just as great as the commandment to take care the poor, sick and those who are in prison.
We have dried up our bowels of compassion and refuse to see everyone as our brother, instead we pick and choose who we will help or if we will help them at all.
We need to come up on higher ground and consider all mankind and treat each other with the utmost respect,
Why do we afflict each other they way we do and cause all kind of pain without conscience?
I don't understand it and I will not participate in it.”
wdw505 replied on Aug 27, 2009 at 20:38:32
“wow your spelling is better but you used the wrong words.........laughing”
Ted Kennedy and the Missing National Conversation
Commented Aug 27, 2009 at 14:00:39 in Home
“OK let's have the National Conversation now, using Christ words as a foundation.
Matthew 25: 41-45
41- Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angles.
42- For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
43- I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
44- Then shall they also answer Him, saying, Lord when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stanger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
45- Then shall He answer them, saying, verily I say unto you, in as much as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not unto Me.
We have a responsiblity to the poor and no amount of rationalization can excuse our obligation.”
Matthew 25: 41-45
41- Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angles.
42- For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
43- I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
44- Then shall they also answer Him, saying, Lord when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stanger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
45- Then shall He answer them, saying, verily I say unto you, in as much as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not unto Me.
We have a responsiblity to the poor and no amount of rationalization can excuse our obligation.”
wdw505 replied on Aug 27, 2009 at 20:40:47
“nice spelling and i am not religious”
mommaserene replied on Aug 27, 2009 at 14:09:49
“That's it exactly! Those aren't someone else's words, those are the words in RED in the Bible--supposedly quotes directly from Jesus himself! Like it or not, our nation was founded on biblical principles. But those very biblical principles translate into faiths of all varieties.
Add to that the guarantee of the right to LIFE, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and it's a pretty convincing argument.”
Add to that the guarantee of the right to LIFE, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and it's a pretty convincing argument.”
prog replied on Aug 27, 2009 at 14:08:08
“It's the most vociferous Christians who seem to have the most difficulty with the idea that we are all brothers and sisters.”
blindlemon replied on Aug 27, 2009 at 14:04:54
“Verily”
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