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President Obama and Gay Rights: Forgetting the Lessons of the Campaign
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 02:48:43 in Politics
“I think that Candidate Obama would be calling President Obama someone practicing "the same old politics." I think he would be ashamed, disheartened, and hopeless, just as I, a supporter of Candidate Obama, feel. I was in tears when he won, and now a year later, they still flow, but their impetus has changed. Obama, just do what's right! Not what's liberal or conservative. Make it happen.
Candidate Obama promised us the world, and could deliver.
President Obama reneges on yesterday's word, and delivers only blandness.
Come out of this funk Obama! Remind me why I pulled that lever!”
Candidate Obama promised us the world, and could deliver.
President Obama reneges on yesterday's word, and delivers only blandness.
Come out of this funk Obama! Remind me why I pulled that lever!”
jcwtts1 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 09:30:56
“if you don't know then nothing he does will help you. Perhaps you should read the WSJ and the assessment they published last week. The one that said that while the GOP fought health care the President was quietly rolling up win after win after win on social issues that have haunted the dems for decades. For example, the President using I believe the antiquities act, made 1.25 million acres of Wyoming that was going to be denuded and strip-mined a nation part. Just reached out and stop the destruction of 1.25 million acres but that sounds a lot like the politics as usual person you describe right... the hate crimes legislation that has been on someones shelf for 2 decades, how do you think that passed? By accident? Ariana wants you to think that there is a split because it is good for business. Give me a break.
J”
J”
treboi replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 05:58:10
“If you're crying over what Obama has done this year then you might want to get yourself checked out...”
13 Things Made Of Bacon That Shouldn't Be (SLIDESHOW, POLL)
Commented Aug 11, 2009 at 14:07:49 in Comedy
“I think "Bacon Guns" was one of the reasons terrorists touted in the international poll "Why We Hate You, America"
bacon hitler though...total lollerskates”
bacon hitler though...total lollerskates”
For 64th Anniversary: The Great Hiroshima Cover-Up -- And the Nuclear Fallout for All of Us Today
Commented Aug 06, 2009 at 15:31:11 in World
“Why would they probably not have worked?
Why not say "Well we could give it a try..." rather than saying "You know, that probably won't work, lets go with the kill 50,000+ people instantly plan."”
Why not say "Well we could give it a try..." rather than saying "You know, that probably won't work, lets go with the kill 50,000+ people instantly plan."”
a6intruder replied on Aug 10, 2009 at 14:19:08
“Because no everyone would have seen, or even heard about them. The Japanese government controlled all forms of communication, much like today's MSM does, and far Left Fascists in Congress want to do, now. However - a study was done, in the late 1940's, the Joint Strategic Bombing Survey I think it was called, that discovered that the entire economy of wartime Japan could have been brought to a screaming halt if 50 - yes, 50 - truly strategic targets had been hit; and the war in the air over Germany won much sooner if the ONLY plant in the country producing the additive that allowed the production of high-octane gasoline had been destroyed. "The fog of war", eh?”
For 64th Anniversary: The Great Hiroshima Cover-Up -- And the Nuclear Fallout for All of Us Today
Commented Aug 06, 2009 at 15:29:10 in World
“Don't "CIA" and "FBI" fall under the "our own gov" umbrella?
You're forgetting about the Redundancy Department of Redundancy is what you're forgetting about.”
You're forgetting about the Redundancy Department of Redundancy is what you're forgetting about.”
For 64th Anniversary: The Great Hiroshima Cover-Up -- And the Nuclear Fallout for All of Us Today
Commented Aug 06, 2009 at 15:26:04 in World
“If I were a Marine being sent to Japan for invasion, there is no doubt in my mind that I would wish for the dropping of those bombs. More, if thats what it took. Those people are NOT my friends, and much closer to being my enemy. Hell, those bombs could save my life! (And did for many, american and japanese alike).
But does that make it just? Why is morality assumed, simply because my life is saved?
The Japanese military tortured US soldiers, committed unspeakable acts, and attacked pearl harbor unprovoked. Does this build us a pedestal of morality as well?
But then, is dropping the bomb so different from invading Japan, lining up tens of thousands in Hiroshima, and shooting them in the back of the head, other than keeping American lives out of harms way?
I have a feeling that our view on this issue arises from two different points of view:
Do you believe the life of an American is more valuable, more worth protecting, than that of a Japanese person?”
But does that make it just? Why is morality assumed, simply because my life is saved?
The Japanese military tortured US soldiers, committed unspeakable acts, and attacked pearl harbor unprovoked. Does this build us a pedestal of morality as well?
But then, is dropping the bomb so different from invading Japan, lining up tens of thousands in Hiroshima, and shooting them in the back of the head, other than keeping American lives out of harms way?
I have a feeling that our view on this issue arises from two different points of view:
Do you believe the life of an American is more valuable, more worth protecting, than that of a Japanese person?”
Frog of War replied on Aug 07, 2009 at 06:43:50
“Answers:
Did it make it just? YES
Did this build us a pedestal of morality? NO but we finished the job with brutal efficiency and delivered a moral and just peace. Both Japan and Germany are now model citizens of the world.
Is an American life more valuable? In the context of the time, WWII, ABSOLUTELY YES!!!! War was declared on us. We didn't have to justify our self defense. We set unconditional surrender of the Axis as our goal and attained it.
Note: War is absolutely an immoral act. And in an total war, like WWII, arguing morality while the other guy conducting wholesale annilihation is like leading sheep to the slaughter. In WWII, it was a fight to the end. Let's be grateful that our grandparents saw it to completion. Those in the current generations don't have an appreciation for the sacrifices made by those greater than us. We stand on the shoulders of giants. We'll not likely see the likes of GI Joe and Rosie the Riveter again ... or the leaders we had at that time”
Did it make it just? YES
Did this build us a pedestal of morality? NO but we finished the job with brutal efficiency and delivered a moral and just peace. Both Japan and Germany are now model citizens of the world.
Is an American life more valuable? In the context of the time, WWII, ABSOLUTELY YES!!!! War was declared on us. We didn't have to justify our self defense. We set unconditional surrender of the Axis as our goal and attained it.
Note: War is absolutely an immoral act. And in an total war, like WWII, arguing morality while the other guy conducting wholesale annilihation is like leading sheep to the slaughter. In WWII, it was a fight to the end. Let's be grateful that our grandparents saw it to completion. Those in the current generations don't have an appreciation for the sacrifices made by those greater than us. We stand on the shoulders of giants. We'll not likely see the likes of GI Joe and Rosie the Riveter again ... or the leaders we had at that time”
cherokeeonefivevet replied on Aug 06, 2009 at 17:08:00
“Absolutely, unequivocally, YES!!! In a combat situation (and I am the veteran of several) you must decide whose life is more important, the lives of you and your friends, or the lives of the guys shooting at you. If you have trouble answering that question, your wires are seriously crossed up.
We didn't start that war, and the situation dictated drastic measures be taken to bring the conflict to a close. The first rule in war is to win, all else is secondary.”
We didn't start that war, and the situation dictated drastic measures be taken to bring the conflict to a close. The first rule in war is to win, all else is secondary.”
For 64th Anniversary: The Great Hiroshima Cover-Up -- And the Nuclear Fallout for All of Us Today
Commented Aug 06, 2009 at 15:08:59 in World
“You seem to feel very strongly, and it seems because you were personally affected. I have to wonder, however, if the japanese people were responsible for the pearl harbor attacks, rather than the japanese government. I also wonder if perhaps there are those in Japan who have very good and just reasons why those bombs shouldn't have been dropped since they were personally affected.
Many, many innocent people died. We warned them (or the government, at least), they called "Bullsh*t" (twice), but I have to say, it surprises me that we dropped those bombs.
I am only 19, so I admit experiential inferiority, but I can't imagine a situation that would warrant that magnitude of killing, including WWII Japanese POW camps.”
Many, many innocent people died. We warned them (or the government, at least), they called "Bullsh*t" (twice), but I have to say, it surprises me that we dropped those bombs.
I am only 19, so I admit experiential inferiority, but I can't imagine a situation that would warrant that magnitude of killing, including WWII Japanese POW camps.”
scottowego replied on Aug 06, 2009 at 16:10:49
“You have trouble understanding? Ask China what they think of the Japanese to this day. Japan occupied China for thirty years. Treated them barbarically. That whole period is fascinating and I suggest you read up on it. I wasn't around back then either- I'm 55 so I missed all the wars including Veitnam.... but I still love history.”
Who's Crazier: Orly Taitz Or Her Supporters? (VIDEO, POLL)
Commented Aug 06, 2009 at 13:17:03 in Comedy
“Ha, if only!
That could cause a lot of problems though, seeing as half of congress would be gone...”
That could cause a lot of problems though, seeing as half of congress would be gone...”
Who's Crazier: Orly Taitz Or Her Supporters? (VIDEO, POLL)
Commented Aug 06, 2009 at 13:16:06 in Comedy
“In Russia.”
TiffanyHusseinBanned replied on Aug 08, 2009 at 22:22:33
“She was raised a So vi et. Ha!”
Bolton Decries Release Of Euna Lee And Laura Ling
Commented Aug 05, 2009 at 15:43:44 in Politics
“I was laughing pretty hard at that.
People were staring...”
People were staring...”
Congress, the F-22 and the Monkey on Our Back
Commented Jun 24, 2009 at 14:46:20 in Politics
“haha scr*w F22s, fund the Jedi Knight Bill!”
bighat replied on Jun 24, 2009 at 16:01:05
“If we could only develop shields”
"My Face Was Ripped Off" and Other Arguments for a Public Option
Commented Jun 18, 2009 at 14:54:51 in Politics
“As a democratic, the reptilian part of me wants to just steamroll the crap out of the republicans in the senate by passing whatever we want, as we have the majority.
But that doesn't sit right with me! I feel like the republicans would do that to the Dems in a heartbeat, so how are we any better?
"An eye for an eye makes the world blind."”
But that doesn't sit right with me! I feel like the republicans would do that to the Dems in a heartbeat, so how are we any better?
"An eye for an eye makes the world blind."”
"My Face Was Ripped Off" and Other Arguments for a Public Option
Commented Jun 18, 2009 at 14:51:24 in Politics
“If you study economics, even the most basic risk aversion theory, your point becomes overwhelmingly mathematically obvious.
And even beyond that, it becomes overwhelmingly obvious that spending LOADS of money on PREVENTING health issues drives risk and cost down exponentially further than reaction-based health care.”
And even beyond that, it becomes overwhelmingly obvious that spending LOADS of money on PREVENTING health issues drives risk and cost down exponentially further than reaction-based health care.”
"My Face Was Ripped Off" and Other Arguments for a Public Option
Commented Jun 18, 2009 at 14:46:20 in Politics
“"stupid greedy Republicans and Democrats."
I'm glad you recognize that it is an all-encompassing problem. Its the greedy republicans and democrats in power, and the stupid greedy republicans and democrats voting for them.
I'm a democrat. HA!”
I'm glad you recognize that it is an all-encompassing problem. Its the greedy republicans and democrats in power, and the stupid greedy republicans and democrats voting for them.
I'm a democrat. HA!”
"My Face Was Ripped Off" and Other Arguments for a Public Option
Commented Jun 18, 2009 at 14:43:27 in Politics
“I love how "socialism" is so taboo, but people don't realize how prevalent it is in our society and government already!
Has anyone used cable lately?
Perhaps you've driven on a paved road?
Or put your trash by the curb?
Or checked the mail?
Socialism. When wants become necessities in our ever-changing world, socialism is an eigenfunction producing system.”
Has anyone used cable lately?
Perhaps you've driven on a paved road?
Or put your trash by the curb?
Or checked the mail?
Socialism. When wants become necessities in our ever-changing world, socialism is an eigenfunction producing system.”
supersoygrrrl replied on Jun 19, 2009 at 03:32:26
“I constantly am fighting for the RIGHT to be able to personally pay for anytime I need to use the fire department, the police, the dmv or the library.
I mean, if you can't afford to put out your own fires, solve your own crime, register your own vehicle or rent your own books, that's a shame but lifes hard, amiright?!”
I mean, if you can't afford to put out your own fires, solve your own crime, register your own vehicle or rent your own books, that's a shame but lifes hard, amiright?!”
Octoberluna replied on Jun 18, 2009 at 16:34:25
“I am sorry you seem to be applying obvious points and the truth will not be tolerated.
I'll never understand where they think the money to pay for anything comes from since clearly no-one in the States pays any taxes freely (being facetious)...Pave the road, deliver the mail and come put out my fires - but ever expect me to pay one red lincoln penny...sheesh”
I'll never understand where they think the money to pay for anything comes from since clearly no-one in the States pays any taxes freely (being facetious)...Pave the road, deliver the mail and come put out my fires - but ever expect me to pay one red lincoln penny...sheesh”
"My Face Was Ripped Off" and Other Arguments for a Public Option
Commented Jun 18, 2009 at 14:36:57 in Politics
“Yep.
Frickin Obama....can't even see the future. Can you say "incompetent?"
I bet he doesn't even know whats going to happen in Iran, Iraq, or Afghanistan! WOW!”
Frickin Obama....can't even see the future. Can you say "incompetent?"
I bet he doesn't even know whats going to happen in Iran, Iraq, or Afghanistan! WOW!”
lilian101 replied on Jun 18, 2009 at 15:19:45
“He has seances all the time.”
"My Face Was Ripped Off" and Other Arguments for a Public Option
Commented Jun 18, 2009 at 14:31:33 in Politics
“hyperbole*”
Death at the Holocaust Museum and the Degradation of the American Dialogue
Commented Jun 11, 2009 at 13:46:15 in Politics
“Yeah! Anne Coulter is as tolerant as they come!”
Death at the Holocaust Museum and the Degradation of the American Dialogue
Commented Jun 11, 2009 at 13:24:55 in Politics
“Perfect example of Christianity gone wrong.
The perfect example of a Christian is one who is christ-like. Good luck finding one of those.
But if you do, watch out! They may also be the anti-Christ, as many "Christians" have warned.”
The perfect example of a Christian is one who is christ-like. Good luck finding one of those.
But if you do, watch out! They may also be the anti-Christ, as many "Christians" have warned.”
Holocaust Museum Shooting In Washington D.C.
Commented Jun 10, 2009 at 16:13:58 in Home
“Being a pretty liberal thinker, I like to see conservative ideas and ideologies that I disagree with discredited, but based on their merit. I'll admit, their is a certain desire to turn a bad situation into evidence for why conservative ideologies are far from beneficial, but I find a deep and burning hatred for when the right does the same thing (to a greater magnitude, in my opinion) to the left.
My point is, I agree with gino618 in the sense that this guy was a nut, a white supremacist nut, but doesn't represent an accurate sampling of the republican base, by any means. Racism, maybe. Ignorance, almost certainly. But murderous? I'm going to give my fellow Americans the benefit of the doubt on that one.
And perhaps that will be my undoing haha.”
My point is, I agree with gino618 in the sense that this guy was a nut, a white supremacist nut, but doesn't represent an accurate sampling of the republican base, by any means. Racism, maybe. Ignorance, almost certainly. But murderous? I'm going to give my fellow Americans the benefit of the doubt on that one.
And perhaps that will be my undoing haha.”
Repositioning America: Obama's Cairo Speech as the Ultimate in Event Marketing
Commented Jun 04, 2009 at 14:21:27 in World
“I don't think he was trying to pull one over on anyone. It sounds like someone didn't fact check that part of his speech. Replace "Muslim" with "Arab." And actually, "algebra" comes from the arab language: "al jabr." I don't know the dates, but the middle east definitely put the pedal to the metal in terms of developing algebra.
The architecture thing I have no idea about.”
The architecture thing I have no idea about.”
Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Nomination: Obama Gives the Nation Another Teaching Moment
Commented Jun 03, 2009 at 12:01:38 in Politics
“Recognize that Lilybart never said just "would" but "would want to." Its very important to recognize your own feelings and desires, especially sadistic and vengeful ones, but even more important to recognize your inaction as per those feelings.
That being said, I doubt many of us could muster the self control if we were sitting on that bench.”
That being said, I doubt many of us could muster the self control if we were sitting on that bench.”
Arianna On MSNBC, Discusses Cheney's Statements On Lack Of Iraq-9/11 Link Evidence
Commented Jun 03, 2009 at 10:34:40 in Media
“While it may be my own bias towards many of Olbermann's viewpoints, I feel he is quite a bit less offensive than O'Reilly or Hannity. I would also venture to guess that Olbermann is smarter, intellectually. But in terms of "showing the truth" or attempting to, both sides clearly put their own spin on it.
But once again, being biased toward Olbermann's general views, I can't stand O'Reilly or Hannity. SUCH tools.”
But once again, being biased toward Olbermann's general views, I can't stand O'Reilly or Hannity. SUCH tools.”
KRXQ Sacramento Radio Hosts Encourage Violence Against Transgender Children
Commented Jun 03, 2009 at 09:35:12 in Media
“As an American who appreciates the fact that I have it better than the majority of the world population, I am disgusted by the general American population, myself included. It's almost similar to survivor's guilt. I feel helpless.
What are we to do? Why isn't it enough to want everyone to be happy? Can't we control our greed and overcome our reptilian desires? Or are we doomed, like the Romans, Greeks, Mongols, etc...”
What are we to do? Why isn't it enough to want everyone to be happy? Can't we control our greed and overcome our reptilian desires? Or are we doomed, like the Romans, Greeks, Mongols, etc...”
sisterdebmac replied on Jun 03, 2009 at 11:25:50
“Feels pretty much like we're doomed to me.”
Will the Fight Over Gay Marriage Be the End of Right vs. Left Thinking?
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 16:14:52 in Politics
“On the one hand, you seem to care about children being raised "correctly" so to speak. On the other, you show me a gay couple who raised a messed up kid, and I'll show you a thousand straight ones.
My best friends mother is gay. I love my best friend, who is very smart and well-rounded, and has no more flaws than are to be expected. Her brother is the same way. My sister (the product of my straight parents) on the other hand, has been seeing a psychiatrist since the age of 13 (she is now almost 16) to deal with her anger and outburst issues. I love her too, but its clear that your argument has little/no merit. Good day.”
My best friends mother is gay. I love my best friend, who is very smart and well-rounded, and has no more flaws than are to be expected. Her brother is the same way. My sister (the product of my straight parents) on the other hand, has been seeing a psychiatrist since the age of 13 (she is now almost 16) to deal with her anger and outburst issues. I love her too, but its clear that your argument has little/no merit. Good day.”
Will the Fight Over Gay Marriage Be the End of Right vs. Left Thinking?
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 15:47:03 in Politics
“What an interesting problem! It sounds like something that could be solved by giving everyone the same rights. Call it marriage, jointing, co-habitation, civil union, gluing, knot-tying, or joining the future divorcee club, just make it available to all couples!”
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