May 17, 2008
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Polygamist Ranch Women Give Today Show Interview, Deny Sexual Abuse Claims
Sorry, I missed the distinction...one is HOLY crotch...the other is just a pervert...my bad.... posted 04/16/2008 at 23:57:41
Thank goodness she wasn't stuck bearing his children too. I doubt they like the sweaty passed-around crotch of the FLDS geezers either...
The guys who did it are facing hard time....the club is in the cross hairs..they're building a case and getting the runaways help...
Nice try though. posted 04/16/2008 at 23:54:06
The guys who did it are facing hard time....the club is in the cross hairs..they're building a case and getting the runaways help...
Nice try though. posted 04/16/2008 at 23:54:06
Historically, religious texts called for the oppression of women regardless of age of consent. Education, freedom, participation in modern advances, leadership and choice were dangerous to the subjugation of women, and thus, the damnation of those who bucked the system was assured. When religion failed to oppress a majority of women anymore, genetic science tried to, when that fails other nonsense explanations appear.....
I wonder if age of consent would even be a debate today if women were not originally oppressed to believe this nonsense throughout history.How young does a male have to be before it's considered abuse? 12? 10? 7? What's the age of consent for a young boy? Historically or today? Imagine marrying off a 13 year old boy to his 45 year old stepmother who's already bedded his cousins and probably his brothers....weird huh?
"...but that's different...."
If I had a dime every time I heard that..... posted 04/16/2008 at 23:36:17
I wonder if age of consent would even be a debate today if women were not originally oppressed to believe this nonsense throughout history.How young does a male have to be before it's considered abuse? 12? 10? 7? What's the age of consent for a young boy? Historically or today? Imagine marrying off a 13 year old boy to his 45 year old stepmother who's already bedded his cousins and probably his brothers....weird huh?
"...but that's different...."
If I had a dime every time I heard that..... posted 04/16/2008 at 23:36:17
Well said.
If anyone begins to doubt our government on this one or the press:
Google "Flora Jessop"
http://helpthechildbrides.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_Jessop
http://www.childpro.org/
In my old days working at the lab, I saw similar cases come across our desks. Kids with STD's, teen girls having babies from male relatives....each one worse than the next. Those criminals and enablers received lengthy prison sentences...why is FLDS exempt?
Because it's just girls and it's nobody's business but their own? Why get all upset over pedophile priests then? If sex for salvation is no biggie?
And you're completely correct, the Amish value system is nothing like this and no one bothers them, so the 'religious persecution" crap FLDS levels is bogus. posted 04/16/2008 at 21:09:09
If anyone begins to doubt our government on this one or the press:
Google "Flora Jessop"
http://helpthechildbrides.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_Jessop
http://www.childpro.org/
In my old days working at the lab, I saw similar cases come across our desks. Kids with STD's, teen girls having babies from male relatives....each one worse than the next. Those criminals and enablers received lengthy prison sentences...why is FLDS exempt?
Because it's just girls and it's nobody's business but their own? Why get all upset over pedophile priests then? If sex for salvation is no biggie?
And you're completely correct, the Amish value system is nothing like this and no one bothers them, so the 'religious persecution" crap FLDS levels is bogus. posted 04/16/2008 at 21:09:09
Get those swabs processed.....I love the lab....great stuff they can do nowadays....a couple of weeks and the whole scenario will be clear....The Innocence Project knows how critical DNA swabs are in combination with depositions.....it clears you, or it condemns you...either way I say let the swabs fly. Go DNA!
"The temple also contained multiple locked safes, vaults and desk drawers that authorities sought access to as they searched for records showing alleged marriages of underage girls as young as 12 or 13 to older men and births among the teens. The affidavit unsealed today mentions a 16-year-old girl who has four children......Troopers had arrested two men over the week and charged them with interfering with the search."
Some men will do anything to hang on to their underage sex-fest.....I'm with local law enforcement....ritualized sexual abuse has no place in our society, either for Gawd, Satan, the Easter Bunny, or just for thrill of it....
Go get 'em.... posted 04/16/2008 at 17:40:31
"The temple also contained multiple locked safes, vaults and desk drawers that authorities sought access to as they searched for records showing alleged marriages of underage girls as young as 12 or 13 to older men and births among the teens. The affidavit unsealed today mentions a 16-year-old girl who has four children......Troopers had arrested two men over the week and charged them with interfering with the search."
Some men will do anything to hang on to their underage sex-fest.....I'm with local law enforcement....ritualized sexual abuse has no place in our society, either for Gawd, Satan, the Easter Bunny, or just for thrill of it....
Go get 'em.... posted 04/16/2008 at 17:40:31
Bombings kill nearly 60 in Sunni areas of Iraq
It would take a massive campaign and media blitz to get the numbers. But count me as one of the 2 million who would be there. posted 04/16/2008 at 04:03:16
Here's one way they're getting the explosives:
"Bomblets are individual units of cluster bombs and are made of metal. They are shaped like a soft drink can and are packed with high explosives. Cluster bombs contain about 200 small so-called bomblets designed to scatter themselves over a large area, targeting troops and military vehicles.
A written release from the U.N. International Children's Emergency Fund said, "Confusing unexploded ordnance with food places children at huge risk of injury or death. UNICEF urges coalition forces to urgently change the color of these rations."
http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/04/02/sprj.irq.aid.bomblets/index.html
We used the same color wrapping around the rations as for the bomblets. Iran isn't arming them with bombs.. We did. some of our soldiers getting killed could be unexploded bomblets we left along the roads ourselves. Insurgents need only pick a few of them up, toss them in a car, and it's done. Who in congress approved the use of cluster bombs? posted 04/16/2008 at 03:38:25
"Bomblets are individual units of cluster bombs and are made of metal. They are shaped like a soft drink can and are packed with high explosives. Cluster bombs contain about 200 small so-called bomblets designed to scatter themselves over a large area, targeting troops and military vehicles.
A written release from the U.N. International Children's Emergency Fund said, "Confusing unexploded ordnance with food places children at huge risk of injury or death. UNICEF urges coalition forces to urgently change the color of these rations."
http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/04/02/sprj.irq.aid.bomblets/index.html
We used the same color wrapping around the rations as for the bomblets. Iran isn't arming them with bombs.. We did. some of our soldiers getting killed could be unexploded bomblets we left along the roads ourselves. Insurgents need only pick a few of them up, toss them in a car, and it's done. Who in congress approved the use of cluster bombs? posted 04/16/2008 at 03:38:25
Good observation. And al Qaeda can get the materials in how?
We're all over the country, including satellite-wise. Nothing gets in or out without us knowing.
Our Congress approved the use of cluster bombs. I wonder what for. It seems to me they're getting used against us somehow.....
I wonder how that's happening...... posted 04/16/2008 at 03:07:45
We're all over the country, including satellite-wise. Nothing gets in or out without us knowing.
Our Congress approved the use of cluster bombs. I wonder what for. It seems to me they're getting used against us somehow.....
I wonder how that's happening...... posted 04/16/2008 at 03:07:45
How are these explosives getting in?
We have troops all over Iraq. They have been subject to searches and have been shocked and awed into compliance. We armed their security forces with old rifles from some crackpot company here in the US probably, we have their borders covered with troops and satellite surveillance....they're having trouble getting food, gas, oil and freakin electricity, how are they finding it so easy to put together these complex devices and get the materials for them?
How are they getting military-grade explosive devices into the country? And coordinating attacks no less?
Think about this...if martial law were declared in a few states here, with 140,000 odd troops, how would you get a hold of explosive devices powerful enough to do something like this?
Either our military is incompetent, which I do not believe for a minute, or someone else is doing it for them....
Makes me think. posted 04/16/2008 at 02:37:29
We have troops all over Iraq. They have been subject to searches and have been shocked and awed into compliance. We armed their security forces with old rifles from some crackpot company here in the US probably, we have their borders covered with troops and satellite surveillance....they're having trouble getting food, gas, oil and freakin electricity, how are they finding it so easy to put together these complex devices and get the materials for them?
How are they getting military-grade explosive devices into the country? And coordinating attacks no less?
Think about this...if martial law were declared in a few states here, with 140,000 odd troops, how would you get a hold of explosive devices powerful enough to do something like this?
Either our military is incompetent, which I do not believe for a minute, or someone else is doing it for them....
Makes me think. posted 04/16/2008 at 02:37:29
Tree Man Has Surgery, Wants Love
That's what this doc says. I think he's wrong which is why he wants to do more tests....this is a different organism. The government wouldn't ban an HPV positive medical case but a fungal/mycobial one which is easily shed to others who may have low immunity? Definitely...
Methinks this one won't get into the medical journals for a reason....some things are better left unpublished...they're rare enough and you want to keep it that way!
This doc:
"He also has a $524,000 grant from the U.S. Veterans Health Administration to investigate allergic reactions to natural rubber latex."
Ya....riiight....latex allergies...uh huh
http://www.umm.edu/news/releases/gaspari.htm
Glad we're on top of it though. It looks to me more fungal in origin. Immune response is improved with Vitamin A but he will need anti-viral (ahem...anti-fungal) "tree-tment" indefinitely. Just my guess, that area has probably already been treated to kill it. Now this guy has to be treated.
Sometimes our government actually does good things. posted 04/16/2008 at 01:46:10
Methinks this one won't get into the medical journals for a reason....some things are better left unpublished...they're rare enough and you want to keep it that way!
This doc:
"He also has a $524,000 grant from the U.S. Veterans Health Administration to investigate allergic reactions to natural rubber latex."
Ya....riiight....latex allergies...uh huh
http://www.umm.edu/news/releases/gaspari.htm
Glad we're on top of it though. It looks to me more fungal in origin. Immune response is improved with Vitamin A but he will need anti-viral (ahem...anti-fungal) "tree-tment" indefinitely. Just my guess, that area has probably already been treated to kill it. Now this guy has to be treated.
Sometimes our government actually does good things. posted 04/16/2008 at 01:46:10
With Clinton It Would Be "Hillary Hates Hicks" -- With Obama It's "Compassion"
True, but it hasn't gone unnoticed his mistakes are harmless compared to McCain's gaffes. It's just vitriol back and forth blown out of proportion by MSM just like Hillary's were. He's run an incredible campaign regardless. posted 04/14/2008 at 23:39:15
Let me clarify a little more. Comprehension skills are down in this country. Bill Clinton said the same things when he last ran, and it was well received. Obama says it, whoa nelly, it's a catastrophe.
My hubby, IS a typical white person, he even likes to be called redneck. He's proud of it. Why aren't you? Why take offense to it? When did being called white become such an insult to some whites? Be proud, it doesn't make you a supremacist, but crying foul just to level bogus racism charges at Obama is sort of bordering on it.
You may not get this post either, but hell, I gave it a shot. posted 04/14/2008 at 23:32:57
My hubby, IS a typical white person, he even likes to be called redneck. He's proud of it. Why aren't you? Why take offense to it? When did being called white become such an insult to some whites? Be proud, it doesn't make you a supremacist, but crying foul just to level bogus racism charges at Obama is sort of bordering on it.
You may not get this post either, but hell, I gave it a shot. posted 04/14/2008 at 23:32:57
Gotta face it folks....he's screwing it up. I'm supporting the Dem nominee regardless, McCain is just too hazardous, but Obama is getting his ass handed to him from all sides. Money doesn't replace solid support in high places in mainstream media. Like it or not, he's dropping the bait and feeding the sharks. His message is getting lost nationwide to the bad press bites. Clinton handled it, can he?
Hmmm... posted 04/14/2008 at 17:54:57
Hmmm... posted 04/14/2008 at 17:54:57
Relax Prussian Blue....being a typical white person has always had positive connotations that meant they are afraid of people of color and are affluent in comparison. The reverse is not true.
I'm not not AA, so please, don't get all "nervous by the racist Obama supporters" by my pointing that out. posted 04/14/2008 at 17:39:09
I'm not not AA, so please, don't get all "nervous by the racist Obama supporters" by my pointing that out. posted 04/14/2008 at 17:39:09
I'm trying to stay out of the fray here, but I've got to mention this:
I watched his speech today on c-span, he is exhausted, he even tripped over how many states we have "48,50...." and mentioned his lack of sleep during the speech.
Not a smart move. Shows he's a never give up guy which is why I respect him, but he's tripping up all over and his accuracy is suffering, which is what I think was the goal of the Clinton campaign...squash those damn good speeches somehow. They have him jumping through hoops and literally falling face first.
Penn is a dirty genius. Obama, come on guy. I'm pulling for you here, get some sleep! posted 04/14/2008 at 17:20:10
I watched his speech today on c-span, he is exhausted, he even tripped over how many states we have "48,50...." and mentioned his lack of sleep during the speech.
Not a smart move. Shows he's a never give up guy which is why I respect him, but he's tripping up all over and his accuracy is suffering, which is what I think was the goal of the Clinton campaign...squash those damn good speeches somehow. They have him jumping through hoops and literally falling face first.
Penn is a dirty genius. Obama, come on guy. I'm pulling for you here, get some sleep! posted 04/14/2008 at 17:20:10
Alberto Gonzales Finding It Tough To Land A New Job
Bingo posted 04/12/2008 at 20:31:15
Bushes Pay Taxes on $923,807 Income
Good for the Clintons on their financial success. Our country was sold old long before they came on the scene. Get ready for a global economy, or fall behind. Even Obama acknowledges this. posted 04/12/2008 at 00:47:18
...and we're paying for their top notch personal, private and state of the art healthcare for the rest of their miserables lives too. posted 04/11/2008 at 21:13:02
Mariah Carey is Destroying the World!!
The world? The whole world? Hardly....I think Bushco are doing that very nicely. Elvis' legacy is safe. Always will be. He'll always be The King. He was such a hottie.
Mariah just has a beautiful voice, I love her music, always will. How unAmerican to bash success and talent, it should be celebrated. Besides, the Beatles are the ones who broke Elvis record, and continue to do so. They're #1 above Mariah.
I sure do miss John Lennon. I imagine their sales are going to continue climbing while our Iraq-nam continues. posted 04/11/2008 at 23:18:00
Mariah just has a beautiful voice, I love her music, always will. How unAmerican to bash success and talent, it should be celebrated. Besides, the Beatles are the ones who broke Elvis record, and continue to do so. They're #1 above Mariah.
I sure do miss John Lennon. I imagine their sales are going to continue climbing while our Iraq-nam continues. posted 04/11/2008 at 23:18:00
More From America's Worst Mom: 9-Year-Old On The Subway, Continued
At risk of a flaming...here I go....
I'm a NY mom, while I agree with you that it's critical to give kids freedom to master their surroundings independently I can't agree with letting all 9 year old boys take the subway by themselves as a recurring habit.
-subways have a serious groper problem, young girls know this. They take the subway in groups. I've even been groped on the subway a few times.
-NY DOES have a population of pedophiles, the convicted ones have to ride the subway as many of them aren't the most gainfully employed or moneyed after such a conviction. This is one lottery I wouldn't want my 9 year old participating in.
-Platform pushers. That rare but wacky breed who occasionally pop up when no one expects it.
-The atmosphere in subways is strained. It just is. Blame it on the media, war on terror, whatever, everyone watches everyone. While this theoretically makes a child safer, it also puts them in a position to be self conscious. It's gotta be weird.
-NY'ers are amazing. They will go to town to protect each other, especially a child. That's what makes it a great city. I've seen several kids in my travels over the years so you're not unique but every kid is different, you may have a 9 year old who looks and acts like he's 13, who knows, I still would caution any parent against this as a general practice. posted 04/11/2008 at 22:17:27
I'm a NY mom, while I agree with you that it's critical to give kids freedom to master their surroundings independently I can't agree with letting all 9 year old boys take the subway by themselves as a recurring habit.
-subways have a serious groper problem, young girls know this. They take the subway in groups. I've even been groped on the subway a few times.
-NY DOES have a population of pedophiles, the convicted ones have to ride the subway as many of them aren't the most gainfully employed or moneyed after such a conviction. This is one lottery I wouldn't want my 9 year old participating in.
-Platform pushers. That rare but wacky breed who occasionally pop up when no one expects it.
-The atmosphere in subways is strained. It just is. Blame it on the media, war on terror, whatever, everyone watches everyone. While this theoretically makes a child safer, it also puts them in a position to be self conscious. It's gotta be weird.
-NY'ers are amazing. They will go to town to protect each other, especially a child. That's what makes it a great city. I've seen several kids in my travels over the years so you're not unique but every kid is different, you may have a 9 year old who looks and acts like he's 13, who knows, I still would caution any parent against this as a general practice. posted 04/11/2008 at 22:17:27
Bush's Troop Deployment Time Mirage
My redneck hubby got a giggle out of that one (he reads over my shoulder, said he's glad I'm arguing with you than him...). He sends his respect as do I RTO.
You're a terrible liar, but a brave no-nonsense gift to our country. Thank you for taking the time to post with me. posted 04/13/2008 at 02:20:48
You're a terrible liar, but a brave no-nonsense gift to our country. Thank you for taking the time to post with me. posted 04/13/2008 at 02:20:48
It is the duty of us citizens to clean up after our politicians, and hold their feet to the fire to protect YOU from having to engage in missions that are counter-productive to the well being of our nation in the long term and to protect the legacy of our future veterans of this conflict.
High bar, but I'm confident we can achieve it. posted 04/13/2008 at 00:39:55
High bar, but I'm confident we can achieve it. posted 04/13/2008 at 00:39:55
I know what went on there in detail. I assure you my take is not Hollywood inspired or even influenced, they didn't come close, and you and I know that. I also don't for a 2nd call our soldiers liars, the Winter soldiers, or the majority of soldiers who support the mission.
And it is not the same contract for everyone. It is adjusted IF the recruit is fortunate enough to have an attorney for a parent, or comes from a military family.
Our mission would be so much easier and would have greater global and domestic support if we all just got a little more honest, don't you think?
Islamo-facists can't be allowed to advance any longer. I support that mission. I do not support how we are approaching that mission.
Just saying.... posted 04/13/2008 at 00:15:08
And it is not the same contract for everyone. It is adjusted IF the recruit is fortunate enough to have an attorney for a parent, or comes from a military family.
Our mission would be so much easier and would have greater global and domestic support if we all just got a little more honest, don't you think?
Islamo-facists can't be allowed to advance any longer. I support that mission. I do not support how we are approaching that mission.
Just saying.... posted 04/13/2008 at 00:15:08
Sorry. It's call hijab in Iraq...veil....there were other photos i saw of burkas in Iraq as well. Black dress coverings - not in all parts of Iraq though.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_world/2007/08/12/2007-08-12_new_iraqi_cops_sport_burkas_with_their_b.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/02/08/iraq.women/index.html
"The women are killed, police say, because they failed to wear a headscarf or because they ignored other "rules" that secretive fundamentalist groups want to enforce.
Sawsan, another woman who works at a university, says the message from the radicals to women is simple: "They seem to be sending us a message to stay at home and keep your mouth shut."
After the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, Sawsan says, the situation was "the best." But now, she says, it's "the worst."
"We thought there would be freedom and democracy and women would have their rights. But all the things we were promised have not come true. There is only fear and horror."
Your primary purpose is noble, but you & I both know that's the last thing that will happen. The IRA's got nothing on these guys. posted 04/12/2008 at 23:11:28
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_world/2007/08/12/2007-08-12_new_iraqi_cops_sport_burkas_with_their_b.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/02/08/iraq.women/index.html
"The women are killed, police say, because they failed to wear a headscarf or because they ignored other "rules" that secretive fundamentalist groups want to enforce.
Sawsan, another woman who works at a university, says the message from the radicals to women is simple: "They seem to be sending us a message to stay at home and keep your mouth shut."
After the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, Sawsan says, the situation was "the best." But now, she says, it's "the worst."
"We thought there would be freedom and democracy and women would have their rights. But all the things we were promised have not come true. There is only fear and horror."
Your primary purpose is noble, but you & I both know that's the last thing that will happen. The IRA's got nothing on these guys. posted 04/12/2008 at 23:11:28
Contracts are always renegotiated when they no longer serve the needs of both parties. Military contracts are the ONLY non-negotiable contracts existing in the US. To compare the military contract to a business contract has been the single most baffling argument I've encountered during the war on terror.
If a soldier is on the verge of mental collapse due to multiple redeployments, or their personal circumstances require a longer in-between time than is laid out in the contract, or a limit to redeployment, the right to renegotiate is absent. They're coerced into compliance. Last time I negotiated a contract up for review I didn't have a chain of military command, jail time, retaliatory assignments and threat of negative discharge status placing me at immediate disadvantage..
None of this would even be necessary if the mission was defined in clear and patriotic terms consistent with their experiences on the ground. Not happening. We in a global counter-jihad with nuclear implications and no clear enemy combatant, so we've fallen into the old "kill, pillage, rape and hear the lamentations of their women" mode of Vietnam. That is a monumental failure of our leadership and our soldiers are paying the price. It is our duty as citizens to put our government on the ropes to stop this. posted 04/12/2008 at 16:55:54
If a soldier is on the verge of mental collapse due to multiple redeployments, or their personal circumstances require a longer in-between time than is laid out in the contract, or a limit to redeployment, the right to renegotiate is absent. They're coerced into compliance. Last time I negotiated a contract up for review I didn't have a chain of military command, jail time, retaliatory assignments and threat of negative discharge status placing me at immediate disadvantage..
None of this would even be necessary if the mission was defined in clear and patriotic terms consistent with their experiences on the ground. Not happening. We in a global counter-jihad with nuclear implications and no clear enemy combatant, so we've fallen into the old "kill, pillage, rape and hear the lamentations of their women" mode of Vietnam. That is a monumental failure of our leadership and our soldiers are paying the price. It is our duty as citizens to put our government on the ropes to stop this. posted 04/12/2008 at 16:55:54
RTO, Sadaam was successful in keeping Al Qaeda out. His bloodthirsty and brutal regime was no match for the Taliban and al Qaeda. By invading Iraq we gave them a way in to the country, and a chance to access the population.
The burkas and veils came on after we got there.
We can put troops in every single country in the world, that still isn't going to eradicate the threat. A political reconciliation and agreement is required. Not surrender, but solution. posted 04/12/2008 at 16:29:34
The burkas and veils came on after we got there.
We can put troops in every single country in the world, that still isn't going to eradicate the threat. A political reconciliation and agreement is required. Not surrender, but solution. posted 04/12/2008 at 16:29:34
The same forces will be redeployed over and over again. Going home 3 months earlier than usual isn't a big relief for them Mormondude. Also, it will not be applicable for specific soldiers under the Stop-Loss order. Also, it will not be applicable to our currently serving soldiers, only those enlisted after the date of enactment, also, it's subject to Stop Loss as well. It's smoke & funhouse mirrors.
It's a PR stunt. The article is accurate. it's the equivalent of "Mission Accomplished" Bush threw a press bone for McCain and the Republicans to reap some uninformed military votes.
Sure, he could've said drop it to 6 months, but that would have never passed Congress. and would be on record as against Petraeus' and the Joint Chiefs advice. posted 04/12/2008 at 05:03:40
It's a PR stunt. The article is accurate. it's the equivalent of "Mission Accomplished" Bush threw a press bone for McCain and the Republicans to reap some uninformed military votes.
Sure, he could've said drop it to 6 months, but that would have never passed Congress. and would be on record as against Petraeus' and the Joint Chiefs advice. posted 04/12/2008 at 05:03:40
No Hague for Bushco, not going to happen, but I won't dispute anything else you ascertain.
How dare we is correct. We dare to do much worse unless the ME lays down arms and opens up.
No Country for Old Customs. posted 04/12/2008 at 03:50:14
How dare we is correct. We dare to do much worse unless the ME lays down arms and opens up.
No Country for Old Customs. posted 04/12/2008 at 03:50:14
Not only do we need strong leadership for the vacuum that currently exists in Iraq, we need economic incentives, and humanitarian assistance. We need an unprecedented number of boots on the ground to sustain all of those at once, an unprecedented diplomatic and security mission, and we need to stop indiscriminate slaughter of Iraqis. Extermination is not an option, as well as not practical. Increased global support for our efforts on Iran and Saudi Arabia will come when we get Iraq on track. If we can't do this, we need to get the hell out of there and regroup/prepare for what's to come.
We have boots on the ground all over the world right now hunting Muslims, radical or otherwise, it's hard to differentiate nowadays, just ask McCain, he doesn't even bother to anymore. A political solution is required, and an imperative. On that much, I will agree with Petraeus, and there sure isn't much I agree with him on.
Throw out the Vietnam book. Communism was benign and diplomatically resolved in comparison. The ME is nothing like this.
The Dem candidates exhibit a better grasp and ability to handle this. I suspect many Republicans are aware of this. I hope they will support us. posted 04/12/2008 at 03:44:17
We have boots on the ground all over the world right now hunting Muslims, radical or otherwise, it's hard to differentiate nowadays, just ask McCain, he doesn't even bother to anymore. A political solution is required, and an imperative. On that much, I will agree with Petraeus, and there sure isn't much I agree with him on.
Throw out the Vietnam book. Communism was benign and diplomatically resolved in comparison. The ME is nothing like this.
The Dem candidates exhibit a better grasp and ability to handle this. I suspect many Republicans are aware of this. I hope they will support us. posted 04/12/2008 at 03:44:17
"the bar being set at "devoid of extremism" is too high. The US is not devoid of extremism."
Comparative to a culture that finds it acceptable/uncontrollable to bomb civilians, yes, we are devoid of extremism. My neighbor pisses me off, I have a pretty decent court in my community to address grievance. Not perfect, but certainly don't need to blow up their house if I lose. Rule of law and a majority population who adhere to it (as well as Constitutional Law, most important of all) does that. A functioning private sector starts with a functioning population. Not in reverse. Ireland had economic incentives to stop the violence, also, they had Bertie Ahern and (horrors) Tony Blair, good leadership as you stated, who made it happen. Different culture, different approach. I think Sen. Obama was correct to assert global extermination and repression is a concern, and a false path to achieving significant success. posted 04/12/2008 at 03:22:32
Comparative to a culture that finds it acceptable/uncontrollable to bomb civilians, yes, we are devoid of extremism. My neighbor pisses me off, I have a pretty decent court in my community to address grievance. Not perfect, but certainly don't need to blow up their house if I lose. Rule of law and a majority population who adhere to it (as well as Constitutional Law, most important of all) does that. A functioning private sector starts with a functioning population. Not in reverse. Ireland had economic incentives to stop the violence, also, they had Bertie Ahern and (horrors) Tony Blair, good leadership as you stated, who made it happen. Different culture, different approach. I think Sen. Obama was correct to assert global extermination and repression is a concern, and a false path to achieving significant success. posted 04/12/2008 at 03:22:32
(cont)
"My confidence in our ability and the Iraqi's willingness is very high. My confidence in our capacity to see it through is very low."
Iraqis were always willing. It is a shame that was squandered by the initial Washington players, including Bush/Cheney but certainly not limited to them, in sabotaging that process every chance they could to incite sectarian violence. Disbanding their army (who were also highly willing to support a new and free democracy) against the generals & Joint chiefs of Staff advisement were intentional, not accidental. This has led to our inability to help the Iraqis. We must acknowledge that to move forward.
-"Its economic growth had been among the highest in the world in the past decade. These efforts culminated in Vietnam joining the World Trade Organization in 2007 and its successful bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in 2008."
They got there without us. Most likely despite us.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam
We are facing a radically different threat than Vietnam, therefore we can't afford to continue debacles and following failing policy. The consequences will be much worse than Vietnam. posted 04/12/2008 at 03:22:00
How confident are you Iraq will be a rebuilt nation devoid of extremism?
Won't it take a massive campaign of extermination of the population to ensure it doesn't end up just another Pakistan or Saudi Arabia? Or Iran?
Just wondering...you seem very knowledgeable. Would like your take. posted 04/12/2008 at 00:42:43
Won't it take a massive campaign of extermination of the population to ensure it doesn't end up just another Pakistan or Saudi Arabia? Or Iran?
Just wondering...you seem very knowledgeable. Would like your take. posted 04/12/2008 at 00:42:43
"Here's the problem with President Bush's announced reduction in troop deployment times from 15 to 12 months: it's a PR stunt."
This whole war is a PR stunt. posted 04/11/2008 at 03:43:34
This whole war is a PR stunt. posted 04/11/2008 at 03:43:34
McCain Does The View, Faces Behar Railing Against Bush
They're all frauds. Some less than others. McCain most of all. posted 04/10/2008 at 23:30:23
Jason, you just made a fan. Thank you thank you thank you, and thank you.
The replies also give me great joy tonight. I feel like I've been screaming all of this about McCain to an empty room but I'm glad that people are finally starting to trickle into the room to join in this important conversation. This guy is a dangerous loose-cannon fraud and anyone voting for him will be complicit in setting us back even further than Bush has. For a list of McCain falsehoods and wackjob instability just visit my profile, I intend to add more as I uncover them.
This information needs to come out on MSM, not the View. The only way to do that is if progressive bloggers are focused on this as intently as they have been against each other. Whichever Dem candidate can get the MSM to show the real McCain deserves the nomination in my opinion. That seems like mission impossible at this point. posted 04/10/2008 at 23:01:40
The replies also give me great joy tonight. I feel like I've been screaming all of this about McCain to an empty room but I'm glad that people are finally starting to trickle into the room to join in this important conversation. This guy is a dangerous loose-cannon fraud and anyone voting for him will be complicit in setting us back even further than Bush has. For a list of McCain falsehoods and wackjob instability just visit my profile, I intend to add more as I uncover them.
This information needs to come out on MSM, not the View. The only way to do that is if progressive bloggers are focused on this as intently as they have been against each other. Whichever Dem candidate can get the MSM to show the real McCain deserves the nomination in my opinion. That seems like mission impossible at this point. posted 04/10/2008 at 23:01:40
Addressing Obama's Olympics Inexperience
What he should be doing, what Clinton should be doing, what McCain should be doing, hell, what EVERYONE should be doing is putting the spotlight on the growing international crisis and escalation we have happening right now. And I don't mean the damn Olympics.
Tibet has just replaced Britney Spears as the latest MSM distraction. OUR SOLDIERS ARE DYING, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MUSLIMS ARE DYING, WE ARE IN A NEW COLD WAR WITH RUSSIA, WE NOW HAVE TROOPS SETTING BOOTS DOWN IN AFRICA AND NOT TO HELP DARFUR, OUR SOLDIERS ARE TRAPPED IN IRAQ INDEFINITELY AND IF WE BOMB IRAN THEY WILL BE UPWIND FROM THE NUCLEAR FALLOUT FROM IRANS "URANIUM ENRICHMENT" SITES, WE CAN'T AFFORD A SINGLE INITIATIVE CLINTON OR OBAMA ARE PROPOSING AS THIS ESCALATION GOES ALONG..
Come on people. What's it going to take to wake this freakin' country up and use brain cells here? How ridiculous we must look to the international community. Not yelling at you FLA1, just really frustrated that we can't all get our shit together in this country. posted 04/10/2008 at 12:09:41
Tibet has just replaced Britney Spears as the latest MSM distraction. OUR SOLDIERS ARE DYING, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MUSLIMS ARE DYING, WE ARE IN A NEW COLD WAR WITH RUSSIA, WE NOW HAVE TROOPS SETTING BOOTS DOWN IN AFRICA AND NOT TO HELP DARFUR, OUR SOLDIERS ARE TRAPPED IN IRAQ INDEFINITELY AND IF WE BOMB IRAN THEY WILL BE UPWIND FROM THE NUCLEAR FALLOUT FROM IRANS "URANIUM ENRICHMENT" SITES, WE CAN'T AFFORD A SINGLE INITIATIVE CLINTON OR OBAMA ARE PROPOSING AS THIS ESCALATION GOES ALONG..
Come on people. What's it going to take to wake this freakin' country up and use brain cells here? How ridiculous we must look to the international community. Not yelling at you FLA1, just really frustrated that we can't all get our shit together in this country. posted 04/10/2008 at 12:09:41
Yup, Obama pulled another fast one.
For the sake of accuracy, Hillary Clinton called for the President to boycott the opening ceremonies, not the games/whole Olympics. Boycotting the entire Olympics would prompt a strong/negative response from China and i doubt anyone will be bold enough in Congress, at the WH or on the campaign trail to go that far in their beliefs for "freedom" of the Tibetans..
We have enough domestic and foreign affair catastrophes brewing, including Russias grand standing and re-engagement towards us. This whole Olympics nonsense is just ridiculous. Priorities are completely screwed up here. posted 04/10/2008 at 09:55:57
For the sake of accuracy, Hillary Clinton called for the President to boycott the opening ceremonies, not the games/whole Olympics. Boycotting the entire Olympics would prompt a strong/negative response from China and i doubt anyone will be bold enough in Congress, at the WH or on the campaign trail to go that far in their beliefs for "freedom" of the Tibetans..
We have enough domestic and foreign affair catastrophes brewing, including Russias grand standing and re-engagement towards us. This whole Olympics nonsense is just ridiculous. Priorities are completely screwed up here. posted 04/10/2008 at 09:55:57
McCain Won't Rule Out Pre-Emptive War
Ramirez - love your posts...but he did say it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFknKVjuyNk
To be fair, he elaborated to say if the situation is similar to other nations where we maintain a presence (no soldiers getting harmed/killed) he advocated staying to deter any al Qaeda presence from establishing itself for up to 50, 60 years, or permanently, as is the case in Japan.
If we bomb Iran, our soldiers in Iraq are at risk for uranium exposure from Iran's "uranium enrichment" sites, and chaos for an indeterminable amount of time, also Russia has reactivated and has expressed strong rhetoric against a strike, including upping air missions near Alaska.
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/04/airforce_pacaf_040608/
The benign presence scenario McCain described does not reflect the reality. If the odds of success with minimal loss of American lives, and possibly cities (return fire from N. Korea, Russia cannot be ruled out) were high McCain would have shot straight about it and I would support this. There is no such war plan depicting success. It's a big, dangerous, crapshoot which is why he spun. posted 04/11/2008 at 03:13:56
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFknKVjuyNk
To be fair, he elaborated to say if the situation is similar to other nations where we maintain a presence (no soldiers getting harmed/killed) he advocated staying to deter any al Qaeda presence from establishing itself for up to 50, 60 years, or permanently, as is the case in Japan.
If we bomb Iran, our soldiers in Iraq are at risk for uranium exposure from Iran's "uranium enrichment" sites, and chaos for an indeterminable amount of time, also Russia has reactivated and has expressed strong rhetoric against a strike, including upping air missions near Alaska.
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/04/airforce_pacaf_040608/
The benign presence scenario McCain described does not reflect the reality. If the odds of success with minimal loss of American lives, and possibly cities (return fire from N. Korea, Russia cannot be ruled out) were high McCain would have shot straight about it and I would support this. There is no such war plan depicting success. It's a big, dangerous, crapshoot which is why he spun. posted 04/11/2008 at 03:13:56
Scratch Russia from your list. They have intent.
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/04/airforce_pacaf_040608/ posted 04/10/2008 at 02:54:52
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/04/airforce_pacaf_040608/ posted 04/10/2008 at 02:54:52
White House And Pentagon Agree That Iraqi Forces Remain Unprepared To Take Over Security Mission
They lost me when a few of them started quoting Michelle Malkin.... posted 04/10/2008 at 03:39:39
Why Progressives Should Support the Draft and Why Aren't People Protesting McCain's Lack of Patriotism?
"In December 2007, the Selective Service System announce that it plans to conduct a comprehensive test of the draft system sometime in 2009."
But don't worry, it's routine...nothing to see there...
"The Army is currently undergoing a major reorganization (which will take several years), the ultimate result of which will transfer many active duty, non-deployable "support" jobs to civilian contractors. That will allow the Army to use the active duty slots to create more combat and direct combat-support units"
So if there is a draft, you'll be trained for usable skills, like direct combat. Makes sense now why a majority of Congressional Republicans do not support the new GI bill. Alot of $$$ to dish out educating returning draftees......
....but not to worry, draftees are "scum" and "more trouble than they're worth" so if there is a draft, you'll get the added bonus of being an automatic 2nd class military citizen on top of cannon fodder for the Iraq debacle.
And then there are the other wars to consider....Russia getting uppity lately, our newly minted "humanitarian" military forces in Africa (though from what i've read, they're not in Darfur or Sudan..hmmm..), our ongoing (until recently) neglected efforts in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and don't forget Venezuela is getting written in as we speak....
If you don't think a draft is coming, you're not paying attention. Republicans want it on THEIR terms. And their terms are going to suck, as usual. posted 04/10/2008 at 07:42:45
But don't worry, it's routine...nothing to see there...
"The Army is currently undergoing a major reorganization (which will take several years), the ultimate result of which will transfer many active duty, non-deployable "support" jobs to civilian contractors. That will allow the Army to use the active duty slots to create more combat and direct combat-support units"
So if there is a draft, you'll be trained for usable skills, like direct combat. Makes sense now why a majority of Congressional Republicans do not support the new GI bill. Alot of $$$ to dish out educating returning draftees......
....but not to worry, draftees are "scum" and "more trouble than they're worth" so if there is a draft, you'll get the added bonus of being an automatic 2nd class military citizen on top of cannon fodder for the Iraq debacle.
And then there are the other wars to consider....Russia getting uppity lately, our newly minted "humanitarian" military forces in Africa (though from what i've read, they're not in Darfur or Sudan..hmmm..), our ongoing (until recently) neglected efforts in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and don't forget Venezuela is getting written in as we speak....
If you don't think a draft is coming, you're not paying attention. Republicans want it on THEIR terms. And their terms are going to suck, as usual. posted 04/10/2008 at 07:42:45
Bush Gets Emotional Tuesday, Talks About Drinking On Wednesday
Excellent points.
"If you see no difference between the work that doctors, etc do (people whose primary mission is to help the population"
No matter how cautious a physician is, or thorough/pro-active, exposures happen, by someone elses mistake or by elements they could not control. I know this to be fact. Common enough for me to have seen a few doctors with Hep C in my own lab work back in the days. By your logic, it is Darwin award worthy to pursue a profession that knowingly places you at risk like that - because it saves people. who you have no idea what they will do with their lives once saved. Some of those people who may harm others. The world is not black or white. There are grays.
A soldier, or hired assassin, deserves honor and respect for doing this morally/ethically difficult work as well. Until and unless there is a global evolution toward peace/consensus, we will face conflicts that are just and require the services of our brave . "Hired assassins" in history gave many of us our freedoms we enjoy today. I by no means say Iraq is such a just cause, and absolutely agree with you it must end. As with MD's, sometimes you don't get to choose who you save or decide if they deserve to be saved. You just do your job and pray it was the right thing to do until you know more. We are all still evolving. posted 04/11/2008 at 02:10:16
"If you see no difference between the work that doctors, etc do (people whose primary mission is to help the population"
No matter how cautious a physician is, or thorough/pro-active, exposures happen, by someone elses mistake or by elements they could not control. I know this to be fact. Common enough for me to have seen a few doctors with Hep C in my own lab work back in the days. By your logic, it is Darwin award worthy to pursue a profession that knowingly places you at risk like that - because it saves people. who you have no idea what they will do with their lives once saved. Some of those people who may harm others. The world is not black or white. There are grays.
A soldier, or hired assassin, deserves honor and respect for doing this morally/ethically difficult work as well. Until and unless there is a global evolution toward peace/consensus, we will face conflicts that are just and require the services of our brave . "Hired assassins" in history gave many of us our freedoms we enjoy today. I by no means say Iraq is such a just cause, and absolutely agree with you it must end. As with MD's, sometimes you don't get to choose who you save or decide if they deserve to be saved. You just do your job and pray it was the right thing to do until you know more. We are all still evolving. posted 04/11/2008 at 02:10:16
I'm a woman so that disqualifies me (thankfully) from ever being "your son" literally, or otherwise slang-master-wanna-be.
My fault. I fed a troll, makes sense it comes back for crumbs when it can't feed itself. posted 04/10/2008 at 23:46:33
My fault. I fed a troll, makes sense it comes back for crumbs when it can't feed itself. posted 04/10/2008 at 23:46:33
Geldoff must still walk around stoned not to realize the "military creep" into Africa by our forces under the guise of humanitarian assistance (which he did mention in his article) is the primary objective of Bush's actions. He also mentioned Africas oil exports, and Chinas high business concentration into the area, what he failed to mention is Africa also contains a sizeable Muslim population as well. Bush's interests are not altruistic or well intentioned. We're setting boots on the ground.
By your own article link I learned of this, so thanks. Good info. posted 04/10/2008 at 10:59:01
By your own article link I learned of this, so thanks. Good info. posted 04/10/2008 at 10:59:01
Fair enough. Altruism is stupidity worthy of genetic cleansing from society. That would encompass our firefighters, police, soldiers, and even our healthcare pros who expose themselves accidentally or otherwise to fatal transmissible diseases during the course of their duties (as do the above others I've mentioned as well).
I prefer that genetic stupidity to the alternative. I respect your position, just don't agree. posted 04/10/2008 at 10:52:25
I prefer that genetic stupidity to the alternative. I respect your position, just don't agree. posted 04/10/2008 at 10:52:25
Superficial to some, the heart of the issue for many. War should be a last resort because of it's inherent stupidity and futility. Every war ends with an agreement. Smart policy and effective leadership skips the war and gets to agreement. Our soldiers bear zero blame for that.
Our current "leaders" deserve the Darwin awards. posted 04/10/2008 at 03:25:29
Our current "leaders" deserve the Darwin awards. posted 04/10/2008 at 03:25:29
OB,
One killed himself to save lives, the other killed himself to take lives. BIG difference. posted 04/10/2008 at 02:02:05
One killed himself to save lives, the other killed himself to take lives. BIG difference. posted 04/10/2008 at 02:02:05
I have made it a point to read every single name of every single solider fallen every day for the past 5 years. I pray for them every night.
http://www.iava.org/
This beautiful and brave solider Bush honored passed away October of 2006. Glad the rest of the country is catching up. Please, click on IAVA and do something other than cry when Bush et all says to, this is the best site I've found to honor them DAILY, not for press bites. posted 04/10/2008 at 01:10:20
http://www.iava.org/
This beautiful and brave solider Bush honored passed away October of 2006. Glad the rest of the country is catching up. Please, click on IAVA and do something other than cry when Bush et all says to, this is the best site I've found to honor them DAILY, not for press bites. posted 04/10/2008 at 01:10:20
What is "Africom" then? First I've read of it. posted 04/10/2008 at 00:56:30
I read his article link. I wasn't aware we're now setting up military shop in Africa too. Seems when Congress speaks of our military being overextended this may be part of what they meant. Not enough boots on the spreading ground we're covering.
Tim's finer point posting this must be he finds that likeable. More funerals.
"there will be other wars......." posted 04/10/2008 at 00:36:33
Tim's finer point posting this must be he finds that likeable. More funerals.
"there will be other wars......." posted 04/10/2008 at 00:36:33
On the San Francisco Olympic Torch Relay
Maybe your re-election will be taken "off the table"
I'd rather we freed of our country from perpetuating human rights abuses first, than tackle the Tibet problem.
Why aren't you visiting Iraqi refugees instead?
There must be a cafeteria needing yogurt somewhere in Tibet. posted 04/08/2008 at 23:51:01
I'd rather we freed of our country from perpetuating human rights abuses first, than tackle the Tibet problem.
Why aren't you visiting Iraqi refugees instead?
There must be a cafeteria needing yogurt somewhere in Tibet. posted 04/08/2008 at 23:51:01
Petraeus in 2003: "Tell Me How This Ends" -- and He Still Doesn't Know
Our goals were never to free Iraqis, our goals were to incite the mullahs in the Middle East so we could bomb them into oblivion, particularly Iran, which is progressing as planned. The fragile situation will be allowed (incited?) to blow when the rest of the world stops blocking us from leveling Iran.
The surge is working lovely, it bought time for the "political reconciliation" we need to get permission from the worlds governments to let us proceed without return fire coming our way, and Congress did just fine in playing their parts as "concerned overseers of the public interest" Complete farce.
Bring the troops home, forget the theater. If we can't stop this, at least get our men and women home before it happens.
BRING THEM HOME NOW posted 04/09/2008 at 01:18:26
The surge is working lovely, it bought time for the "political reconciliation" we need to get permission from the worlds governments to let us proceed without return fire coming our way, and Congress did just fine in playing their parts as "concerned overseers of the public interest" Complete farce.
Bring the troops home, forget the theater. If we can't stop this, at least get our men and women home before it happens.
BRING THEM HOME NOW posted 04/09/2008 at 01:18:26
New Book: McCain Once Physically Attacked Fellow Congressman
You just made a fan. =) posted 04/11/2008 at 17:15:25
Andrew Sullivan: Bush Administration Officials Will Be 'Indicted For War Crimes'
Has big pharma put out a pill for that yet? It would be a global best seller.
Historians have already found the source of BDS. "Worst President Ever" seems to manifest in symptoms of BDS. The Hauge has the cure, but we may have to settle for the big pharma band aid for now. posted 04/06/2008 at 19:35:33
Historians have already found the source of BDS. "Worst President Ever" seems to manifest in symptoms of BDS. The Hauge has the cure, but we may have to settle for the big pharma band aid for now. posted 04/06/2008 at 19:35:33
McCain Gets Facts Wrong On Iraq Again
We are pretending we are winning. The world knows otherwise. Makes us look like :"stupid Americans" which in turn, emboldens our enemies and places our soldiers at risk for death and harm.
Get off the spin city express and tour the real world for awhile. You'll be amazed by the sights. posted 04/06/2008 at 18:30:38
Get off the spin city express and tour the real world for awhile. You'll be amazed by the sights. posted 04/06/2008 at 18:30:38
Arianna on Larry King Live Discussing McCain's Martin Luther King Speech and Presidential Running Mates
McCain will keep troops in Iraq indefinitely during peace time.
McCain will keep troops in Iraq indefinitely during violent crisis time.
Will McCain keep our troops there if they bomb Iran? If I were a soldier, I'd certainly wanna know that one...looks like nothing will make him remove troops from Iraq....instead of body armor, if McCain wins we need to start sending our soldiers potassium iodide pills and spf 20,000 sunscreen. The fallout from Iran's nuclear sites alone will make Gulf War syndrome look like the flu.
Will he be alive to apologize to the troops he will expose to this? And why hasn't he signed on to the new GI Bill? What kind of a war hero does this to his brothers and sisters?
"My friends, bomb bomb bomb Iran and yo ho ho with a bottle of rum....."
The most dangerous liar in the world is the one who believes his own lies. posted 04/05/2008 at 18:12:42
McCain will keep troops in Iraq indefinitely during violent crisis time.
Will McCain keep our troops there if they bomb Iran? If I were a soldier, I'd certainly wanna know that one...looks like nothing will make him remove troops from Iraq....instead of body armor, if McCain wins we need to start sending our soldiers potassium iodide pills and spf 20,000 sunscreen. The fallout from Iran's nuclear sites alone will make Gulf War syndrome look like the flu.
Will he be alive to apologize to the troops he will expose to this? And why hasn't he signed on to the new GI Bill? What kind of a war hero does this to his brothers and sisters?
"My friends, bomb bomb bomb Iran and yo ho ho with a bottle of rum....."
The most dangerous liar in the world is the one who believes his own lies. posted 04/05/2008 at 18:12:42
Nearly 200 Removed From Texas Religious Compound
You're lucky I got scrubbed. Dumbass. posted 04/06/2008 at 19:21:24
Agreed posted 04/06/2008 at 19:12:43
Fuck you if you can't differentiate between strong enforcement, and a disaster that should have never happened.
You're giving Obama supporters a bad name. You're the 1st asswipe to call me a name in all my time on this board, let this be the last time you fucking twit. posted 04/06/2008 at 19:11:47
You're giving Obama supporters a bad name. You're the 1st asswipe to call me a name in all my time on this board, let this be the last time you fucking twit. posted 04/06/2008 at 19:11:47
Neither. The reason why it still exists is because we've turned a blind eye to it.
Imagine for a second:
---sects of boys being married off to older women, some of them their relatives, and forced to stay home raising children and follow every order by their leaders.....
Absurd? Yup. Know why? Men in power would have never stood for it. Woe be the woman who tried that. History has shown any woman with the slightest independent streak wound up dead. Salem witch trials baby. Look it up.
While I abhor what happened with the Branch Davidians, and absolutely think it tragic and should never be repeated, I do think it's long overdue these sects had serious enforcement. They're not sovereign nations, those are American kids, they deserve our protection in the strongest of terms. You abuse your little girls, tank in your face. I stand by my statement. posted 04/06/2008 at 19:04:49
Imagine for a second:
---sects of boys being married off to older women, some of them their relatives, and forced to stay home raising children and follow every order by their leaders.....
Absurd? Yup. Know why? Men in power would have never stood for it. Woe be the woman who tried that. History has shown any woman with the slightest independent streak wound up dead. Salem witch trials baby. Look it up.
While I abhor what happened with the Branch Davidians, and absolutely think it tragic and should never be repeated, I do think it's long overdue these sects had serious enforcement. They're not sovereign nations, those are American kids, they deserve our protection in the strongest of terms. You abuse your little girls, tank in your face. I stand by my statement. posted 04/06/2008 at 19:04:49
And I'd support her on it. Any sect that uses young girls as harem-filler deserve tanks rolling up their driveways....long overdue in my opinion posted 04/05/2008 at 15:40:43
McCain Booed At Martin Luther King Speech: Watch The Video
I have no doubt this publication is biased, many are. I've visited conservative sites that make my skin crawl at times, if you can look beyond the bias and find a few facts that can't be spun away, you'll achieve some consensus. Otherwise, you're here just to enforce your own view no matter what. Writing off ALL posts and arguments as "monsterizing" you is intellectually and logically dishonest. A last resort fail-safe method of dismissing alternative views when you have no other explanation for possibly being in the dark on some things. posted 04/08/2008 at 20:25:50
Sure.
"please provide proof the Sen. McCain has any desire to bomb Iran"
Here ya go...just one...his website has more..
http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/04/mccain-sings-bomb-bomb-iran.html
"Please, please explain to me how bombing Iran would place our soldiers at risk of contamination"
Right here:
http://current.com/items/88880997_saudi_newspaper_prepare_for_radioactive_fallout_from_us_nuclear_attack_on_iran
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/3/25/22549/8916/451/483635
But please, if you can refute the millions of scientists who confirm bombing a site like Three Mile Island without risk of fallout spreading across the globe with the assistance of weather patterns, of course, minimize and spin away. Why do you think it's never been done before genius? Yes, it would. GET THEM OUT BEFORE BOMBING IRAN.
"As for the new GI-Bill, please provide any information you have of Sen. McCain's opposition to this bill. I am a member of the military and am certainly interested in such a bill"
Here you go.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gen-wesley-clark-robert-greenwald-and-jon-soltz/tell-mccain-to-step-up-on_b_94875.html
I'm not in the habit of posting willy nilly. I look things up. posted 04/08/2008 at 20:19:21
"please provide proof the Sen. McCain has any desire to bomb Iran"
Here ya go...just one...his website has more..
http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/04/mccain-sings-bomb-bomb-iran.html
"Please, please explain to me how bombing Iran would place our soldiers at risk of contamination"
Right here:
http://current.com/items/88880997_saudi_newspaper_prepare_for_radioactive_fallout_from_us_nuclear_attack_on_iran
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/3/25/22549/8916/451/483635
But please, if you can refute the millions of scientists who confirm bombing a site like Three Mile Island without risk of fallout spreading across the globe with the assistance of weather patterns, of course, minimize and spin away. Why do you think it's never been done before genius? Yes, it would. GET THEM OUT BEFORE BOMBING IRAN.
"As for the new GI-Bill, please provide any information you have of Sen. McCain's opposition to this bill. I am a member of the military and am certainly interested in such a bill"
Here you go.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gen-wesley-clark-robert-greenwald-and-jon-soltz/tell-mccain-to-step-up-on_b_94875.html
I'm not in the habit of posting willy nilly. I look things up. posted 04/08/2008 at 20:19:21
I'm the daughter of a Vietnam veteran. I helped him carry his rucksack after his return, and it was a hideous and devastating rucksuck he carried visible only to his family, buddies and close friends. When he passed away and I buried him with full military ceremony at Florida National Cemetery and they handed me his flag, I earned the right to advocate for those he loved in the service and to do everything in my power to prevent what happened to him to happen again.
Don't presume to speak for all military and their families. We're watching closely and we will never stop watching. posted 04/08/2008 at 15:39:35
Don't presume to speak for all military and their families. We're watching closely and we will never stop watching. posted 04/08/2008 at 15:39:35
So true.
Meanwhile, back at the base, the financial incentives, bonuses and benefits offered for re-enlistment and rank ascension which are directly responsible for the career military personnel we already have are conveniently ignored by Republicans. Military retention even with these incentives will drop no matter what as long as they are in power over the military.
This is why our nation is suffering such backlash, no honor at the highest levels. Scam artists squeezing every last dime out of anyone naive enough to volunteer it. This is why we're in this mess. Robber barons can run a company, they sure can't run a nation. posted 04/07/2008 at 13:57:49
Meanwhile, back at the base, the financial incentives, bonuses and benefits offered for re-enlistment and rank ascension which are directly responsible for the career military personnel we already have are conveniently ignored by Republicans. Military retention even with these incentives will drop no matter what as long as they are in power over the military.
This is why our nation is suffering such backlash, no honor at the highest levels. Scam artists squeezing every last dime out of anyone naive enough to volunteer it. This is why we're in this mess. Robber barons can run a company, they sure can't run a nation. posted 04/07/2008 at 13:57:49
His courage is not in question. He has courage. So did many emotionally unstable and nationalistic dictators throughout global history. How you use that trait is a critical factor to consider. Let's accept his apology at face value, what to make of his denial of the new GI bill? How long before he spins his lack of support on that one too? Or his call to place our soldiers at risk for radiation contamination in Iraq by bombing Iran?
McCain has a dangerous agenda ignored to the average voter. His father died of "natural causes" (unknown what that is - not of heart failure, that was his grandfather) after a lifetime of heavy drinking. Vietnam had much to do with that legacy. How many little guys will he make pay for the big guys mistakes trying to redeem that painful legacy? What will it take for him to realize he can't fix the past by repeating history and trying to correct it to blame the "liberals" for failure? How many lives is he willing to sacrifice to learn this terrible lesson? This latest batch of Republicans have long and hideous memories, like the elephant symbol they cherish. Progressive ideals and "moving forward" are not what they do. They try to return back where they think "we liberals" and "soft republicans" went wrong and will stop at nothing to further that agenda. McCain is a classic example of that. Racial divides spin have distracted from the real issues at stake here. posted 04/07/2008 at 01:26:44
McCain has a dangerous agenda ignored to the average voter. His father died of "natural causes" (unknown what that is - not of heart failure, that was his grandfather) after a lifetime of heavy drinking. Vietnam had much to do with that legacy. How many little guys will he make pay for the big guys mistakes trying to redeem that painful legacy? What will it take for him to realize he can't fix the past by repeating history and trying to correct it to blame the "liberals" for failure? How many lives is he willing to sacrifice to learn this terrible lesson? This latest batch of Republicans have long and hideous memories, like the elephant symbol they cherish. Progressive ideals and "moving forward" are not what they do. They try to return back where they think "we liberals" and "soft republicans" went wrong and will stop at nothing to further that agenda. McCain is a classic example of that. Racial divides spin have distracted from the real issues at stake here. posted 04/07/2008 at 01:26:44
If our candidates are suffering such intense scrutiny, McCain should not be exempt. I'm calling him on his phony explanation for his lack of support for the holiday, as well as his spin on how it finally came to pass without threat of repeal. If that makes me "a hateful liberal" so be it. He's full of hot air, not just on this issue, but a multitude of issues. He's got guts, most definitely. Brave man, thoughtful and deliberative. But he IS a politician, one knocking around Washington a long time and a master of marketing and spin.
Where are his tax returns? Where are his medical reports showing him sufficiently medically uncompromised for the intense position of POTUS? Why has he not released who his choices for VP considering how critical these are based on his age? Where are our press calling for this information to be released in the best interests of our country?
Uncouth and rude of me to ask? You betcha. McCain likes his reputation as blunt and in your face, people respect him for it, as a voter, I'm bluntly and in your face demanding the information. I refuse to fall in line and stay quiet so that I dare not offend followers of the blind cult of war hero that will lead us to our national demise. I want answers and if McCain wants my respect and my vote, he needs to give them post haste. posted 04/05/2008 at 00:38:10
Where are his tax returns? Where are his medical reports showing him sufficiently medically uncompromised for the intense position of POTUS? Why has he not released who his choices for VP considering how critical these are based on his age? Where are our press calling for this information to be released in the best interests of our country?
Uncouth and rude of me to ask? You betcha. McCain likes his reputation as blunt and in your face, people respect him for it, as a voter, I'm bluntly and in your face demanding the information. I refuse to fall in line and stay quiet so that I dare not offend followers of the blind cult of war hero that will lead us to our national demise. I want answers and if McCain wants my respect and my vote, he needs to give them post haste. posted 04/05/2008 at 00:38:10
I was in college in AZ when this was happening and some of it hit the papers around 1990. My recollection of that time kind of discounts McCains explanation. I recall the NFL threatened to cancel the next superbowl at Tempe Sun Devil Stadium due to corrupt AZ politicos screwing around with the vote and the passage of MLK day.
I guess we can thank the NFL for inspiring McCain's "enlightenment"
No, I'm not AA, and yes, Martin Luther King Jr deserves the day and everyone else on my campus agreed.
Republicans, I promise not to idolize and make our candidates into false saints and believe every nonsense they say if you promise to do the same with yours. Deal? posted 04/04/2008 at 23:23:57
I guess we can thank the NFL for inspiring McCain's "enlightenment"
No, I'm not AA, and yes, Martin Luther King Jr deserves the day and everyone else on my campus agreed.
Republicans, I promise not to idolize and make our candidates into false saints and believe every nonsense they say if you promise to do the same with yours. Deal? posted 04/04/2008 at 23:23:57
Bomb, Bomb, Iran?
...if they don't remove our troops before then, they will have exposed our troops to lethal fallout from bombed Iranian nuclear sites similar to Chernobyl. Bush, Cheney (& yes, McCain, who called for the bombing ages ago and has no intention of removing a single solider ever) aren't exactly pro-soldier or pro-active in their policies towards their well being when it counts. Alotta rhetoric, not alot of $$ and policy support otherwise. This will make Gulf War syndrome look like a mild case of the flu. posted 04/06/2008 at 15:03:51
Letter From A Soldier: Answers You Won't Want To Hear
"Defiant to the end, Saddam Hussein mocked Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr moments before he was hanged, a witness said Saturday.As a noose was tightened around Hussein's neck, one of the executioners yelled "long live Muqtada al-Sadr," Haddad said, referring to the powerful anti-American Shiite religious leader. Hussein, a Sunni, uttered one last phrase before he died, saying "Muqtada al-Sadr" in a mocking tone, according to Haddad's account.The White House issued a statement praising the Iraqi people for giving Hussein a fair trial"
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/12/30/hussein/index.html
"In the name of the people I call on all men of the past regime and manipulated by it to reconsider their stances," al-Maliki said in a written statement. "The door is still open for every person who does not have blood of innocents on his hands to join in rebuilding of Iraq, which will be for all Iraqis without exceptions or discrimination"
"The Joint Chiefs of Staff were not consulted on the US decision to disband the Iraqi army shortly after the end of major combat operations in Iraq last May, General Peter Pace, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Pace said Paul Bremer, the head of the coalition provisional authority in Baghdad, ordered the army disbanded on his own authority"
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0218-06.htm
The different factions were armed through "security training" by us, and we let them loose on each other. posted 04/02/2008 at 00:13:40
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/12/30/hussein/index.html
"In the name of the people I call on all men of the past regime and manipulated by it to reconsider their stances," al-Maliki said in a written statement. "The door is still open for every person who does not have blood of innocents on his hands to join in rebuilding of Iraq, which will be for all Iraqis without exceptions or discrimination"
"The Joint Chiefs of Staff were not consulted on the US decision to disband the Iraqi army shortly after the end of major combat operations in Iraq last May, General Peter Pace, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Pace said Paul Bremer, the head of the coalition provisional authority in Baghdad, ordered the army disbanded on his own authority"
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0218-06.htm
The different factions were armed through "security training" by us, and we let them loose on each other. posted 04/02/2008 at 00:13:40
Calling "These People" Out: More On the Increasingly Tiresome -- And Dangerous -- Obama/Clinton Divide
What a wonderful post. Thank you for inserting a little sanity into the divisive discourse. It is a rational alternative approach long overdue. You just made a fan. posted 03/31/2008 at 08:39:07
Al-Sadr Pulls Fighters Off Streets
If China banned the BBC and hates them, they're my kinda news outlet.... posted 03/31/2008 at 08:50:12
If you read the article, it names them.
I want the Iraqis to win. i want them to gain freedom and self-government. i want our soldiers home the minute, no, the SECOND Maliki sends us packing, and I want them to be proud that they left a working government in place. I want Iraq free of every single vestige of our presence. I want them to live non-violently and work with their government to rebuild their country.
Gee, guess that makes me a traitor huh? posted 03/31/2008 at 01:53:48
I want the Iraqis to win. i want them to gain freedom and self-government. i want our soldiers home the minute, no, the SECOND Maliki sends us packing, and I want them to be proud that they left a working government in place. I want Iraq free of every single vestige of our presence. I want them to live non-violently and work with their government to rebuild their country.
Gee, guess that makes me a traitor huh? posted 03/31/2008 at 01:53:48
Actually, you won't. Military families & veterans have defected to Obama. Most originally endorsed Edwards.
"Those of us who have served, worn the cloth of our nation, and gone into harm's way know that to be successful we must have the strongest sense of trust in our Commander in Chief. We must be confident that he or she has listened to the best possible advice, that he or she has garnered the best possible information from all possible sources, that he or she has analyzed and weighed all the possible consequences and outcomes, and that he or she has made the decision to exert military force as a last possible resort," said Admiral (Ret.) Robert "William" Williamson (USN). "Of this I am certain: Senator Obama will do all of those things and much more to ensure the safety and freedom of our citizens, our allies, and coalition partners. He has all the great qualities and attributes required to carry out the most difficult duties of the Presidency."
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/3/12/15142/2065/772/475186
Expect a landslide as they start coming home. Stop-Loss went over lovely with them. posted 03/31/2008 at 01:48:32
"Those of us who have served, worn the cloth of our nation, and gone into harm's way know that to be successful we must have the strongest sense of trust in our Commander in Chief. We must be confident that he or she has listened to the best possible advice, that he or she has garnered the best possible information from all possible sources, that he or she has analyzed and weighed all the possible consequences and outcomes, and that he or she has made the decision to exert military force as a last possible resort," said Admiral (Ret.) Robert "William" Williamson (USN). "Of this I am certain: Senator Obama will do all of those things and much more to ensure the safety and freedom of our citizens, our allies, and coalition partners. He has all the great qualities and attributes required to carry out the most difficult duties of the Presidency."
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/3/12/15142/2065/772/475186
Expect a landslide as they start coming home. Stop-Loss went over lovely with them. posted 03/31/2008 at 01:48:32
Why is it Republicans are cutting off funding & approval for the new GI bill again? Supporting the troops must mean MORAL support i guess...much cheaper...
Dems REALLY support our troops, that means money when they're in the fight. We don't hold them hostage to political ideology bull. posted 03/31/2008 at 01:28:30
Dems REALLY support our troops, that means money when they're in the fight. We don't hold them hostage to political ideology bull. posted 03/31/2008 at 01:28:30
That is entirely my point neo. Iraqi government did this on their own. I wasn't being sarcastic though i see why it came across that way.
It should alarm you that congressional Republicans are not liking this success of Maliki.. posted 03/31/2008 at 01:22:15
It should alarm you that congressional Republicans are not liking this success of Maliki.. posted 03/31/2008 at 01:22:15
The surge didn't work. It caused the greatest amount of American and iraqi deaths in the shortest period of time since the war started. what's finally working is: drumroll:
IRAQI GOVERNMENT!! YEAH!!
Iraqis are standing down and cooperating with Maliki.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/03/30/iraq.main/index.html
Allies are mobilizing and planning to get back into Iraq for humanitarian assistance. Iraqis know they'll be targets and are bracing for it, but they are finally aware no one can help them until they disarm and they are actively mobilizing to work with their government and end all violence ASAP..
"We announce our disavowal from anyone who carries weapons and targets government institutions, charities and political party offices," al-Sadr said in a nine-point statement issued by his headquarters in Najaf.
The statement was accompanied by demands that the Iraqi government issue a general amnesty to his followers and release any being held. The statement was distributed across Iraq and posted on the Internet.
The move was welcomed by Iraq's government, whose forces have been fighting al-Sadr's militia, the Mehdi Army, in six days of clashes with so-called "outlaws" who had taken control of much of the southern city of Basra. U.S. and coalition troops have been supporting the Iraqi offensive."
Funny, the Republicans in Congress didn't like that news....wonder why? Could it be they really DON'T WANT Iraqi government to work even if it risks our soldiers lives? posted 03/31/2008 at 01:02:08
IRAQI GOVERNMENT!! YEAH!!
Iraqis are standing down and cooperating with Maliki.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/03/30/iraq.main/index.html
Allies are mobilizing and planning to get back into Iraq for humanitarian assistance. Iraqis know they'll be targets and are bracing for it, but they are finally aware no one can help them until they disarm and they are actively mobilizing to work with their government and end all violence ASAP..
"We announce our disavowal from anyone who carries weapons and targets government institutions, charities and political party offices," al-Sadr said in a nine-point statement issued by his headquarters in Najaf.
The statement was accompanied by demands that the Iraqi government issue a general amnesty to his followers and release any being held. The statement was distributed across Iraq and posted on the Internet.
The move was welcomed by Iraq's government, whose forces have been fighting al-Sadr's militia, the Mehdi Army, in six days of clashes with so-called "outlaws" who had taken control of much of the southern city of Basra. U.S. and coalition troops have been supporting the Iraqi offensive."
Funny, the Republicans in Congress didn't like that news....wonder why? Could it be they really DON'T WANT Iraqi government to work even if it risks our soldiers lives? posted 03/31/2008 at 01:02:08
President Bush Booed At Baseball Game
YA! I knew it. thanks. the boos were drowned out in this video.
Pat Tillman says visit a football game Mr. Shrub. Not too many famous ballplayers gave their lives in Iraq, but a bunch of football players sure have. Where was Mr. All-American Pres-dud this football season anyway?
1st rule of propaganda - know which audience to avoid.... posted 03/30/2008 at 23:36:53
Pat Tillman says visit a football game Mr. Shrub. Not too many famous ballplayers gave their lives in Iraq, but a bunch of football players sure have. Where was Mr. All-American Pres-dud this football season anyway?
1st rule of propaganda - know which audience to avoid.... posted 03/30/2008 at 23:36:53
'21' Rules Box Office, 'Stop-Loss' Fails To Connect
amanda - there has been hardly a commercial for this movie. I think there's a deliberate blackout on the film. All sorts of weird random movie reviewers have popped up on the internet decrying it as "propaganda" and arguing against it with the logic of a crooked attorney spinning details to prove how "false" it is but the regular movie review sites thankfully haven't done that. Because of the slow economy/higher prices most folks aren't at the movie theaters like before, but rentals are up high and I expect this one to be a hot rental. the fact that it made #8 at all is actually impressive considering the frightening condition of our country right now.
We are in very real trouble here. Most of us know it. posted 03/31/2008 at 03:06:41
We are in very real trouble here. Most of us know it. posted 03/31/2008 at 03:06:41
Iraq Fighting Underscores Power Struggle
"We don't need no stinkin' UN....."
-Shrub - bankrupting businesses and countries since 1984. Coming to a Paraguay near you.... posted 03/30/2008 at 17:42:40
-Shrub - bankrupting businesses and countries since 1984. Coming to a Paraguay near you.... posted 03/30/2008 at 17:42:40
Your link doesn't work posted 03/30/2008 at 17:37:16
Are those the same generals who led us to this mess and support this policy? Cause if they are, I don't know if they're a great endorsement.
Where's Fallon? posted 03/30/2008 at 17:34:35
Where's Fallon? posted 03/30/2008 at 17:34:35
"So?"
-Traitor Cheney posted 03/30/2008 at 17:30:34
-Traitor Cheney posted 03/30/2008 at 17:30:34
I read your link. Nowhere in the article does it state why he backed down. You're filling in the blanks in lieu of facts.
I can do that too, here goes:
He told them to stand down because:
-he needed a bathroom break
-someone clued him in we really don't want his puppet government to work, that means we'd have to leave, so he's switching gears (I think that's more likely....)
-he answered the red phone, and it was Bush on the line letting him know the checks' in the mail
-he's got an appointment for his sciatica....can't miss that.... posted 03/30/2008 at 17:17:24
I can do that too, here goes:
He told them to stand down because:
-he needed a bathroom break
-someone clued him in we really don't want his puppet government to work, that means we'd have to leave, so he's switching gears (I think that's more likely....)
-he answered the red phone, and it was Bush on the line letting him know the checks' in the mail
-he's got an appointment for his sciatica....can't miss that.... posted 03/30/2008 at 17:17:24
Spot on LaFeminazi....when they no longer bother lying is when I am going to start panicking. posted 03/30/2008 at 16:56:19
McCain's surge was a desperate band aid to a policy that is going to be the cause for our downfall. It worked to cover up the real subvert goals and hideous plan most Republicans are pushing so people like you could fall for the marketing tripe to buy their product "Operation Iraqi Freedom." Like Barnum says, there's one born every minute. posted 03/30/2008 at 16:54:27
Reading The Pictures: Iraq Civil War - Day 3: Beyond Mickey Mouse
Don't worry. Our nuke "inspection" is almost done. "There will be other wars....." posted 03/29/2008 at 17:35:32
Dear Democratic Elite: Back Off
Rove is the mistake...of nature...
I made no mistake...not duped...I know what he is...I know what he's trying to prevent. I like what he's trying to prevent. I haven't lost my mind to blind bloodlust. Exterminating a whole culture seems a little extreme to me and the world will not stand by and let us, unless they do, odds are they won't. Don't forget that. "There will be other wars...."
Are you prepared to lose a few cities in the process? Maybe even cripple most of humanity over it? Are you duped by our "nuke inspection" fallacy? posted 03/29/2008 at 19:06:39
I made no mistake...not duped...I know what he is...I know what he's trying to prevent. I like what he's trying to prevent. I haven't lost my mind to blind bloodlust. Exterminating a whole culture seems a little extreme to me and the world will not stand by and let us, unless they do, odds are they won't. Don't forget that. "There will be other wars...."
Are you prepared to lose a few cities in the process? Maybe even cripple most of humanity over it? Are you duped by our "nuke inspection" fallacy? posted 03/29/2008 at 19:06:39
There, feel better? Good. Now relax, you're gonna get yourself all constipated or Crohns diseased with all that vitriol and stress.
I trust my cousins opinions on the ground more than anon bloggers spewing nonsense. The record turn out for Dem registration is happening there too. posted 03/29/2008 at 13:57:24
I trust my cousins opinions on the ground more than anon bloggers spewing nonsense. The record turn out for Dem registration is happening there too. posted 03/29/2008 at 13:57:24
Just a heads up....Puerto Rico is heavily for Obama now. Even after the governors indictment.
I agree she shouldn't drop out, but she is losing ground fast. posted 03/29/2008 at 06:42:45
I agree she shouldn't drop out, but she is losing ground fast. posted 03/29/2008 at 06:42:45
What is Obama Afraid Of? Clinton's Popular Vote Landslide?
Did anyone notice Siegleman was released from jail today and an investigation into Rove is under way?
I know..off topic....but anyone who wants to stop the train wreck of political prisoners a la China & Russia becoming the norm for us, it's great news. Much more relevant than polls. Huffpo, what's up? How'd you miss that?
Is the Dem party getting that wrecked? Wonder how that's happening...hmmm... posted 03/29/2008 at 00:40:40
I know..off topic....but anyone who wants to stop the train wreck of political prisoners a la China & Russia becoming the norm for us, it's great news. Much more relevant than polls. Huffpo, what's up? How'd you miss that?
Is the Dem party getting that wrecked? Wonder how that's happening...hmmm... posted 03/29/2008 at 00:40:40
Siegelman: Rove's Fingerprints "Are Smeared All Over The Case"
technical difficulties....from NY no less.....that's serious corruption that has to be stopped.
Rove expects to be indicted. If a single minute is blacked out in Alabama they really have to raise Hell. posted 03/29/2008 at 06:17:06
Rove expects to be indicted. If a single minute is blacked out in Alabama they really have to raise Hell. posted 03/29/2008 at 06:17:06
The Fear Factor
I'm not a Clinton supporter and I'm thinking democraticjack & Lemeritus are correct. posted 03/30/2008 at 22:28:53
1.4% of the popular vote is not a chasm - so if others have posted that and angered you, allow me to post otherwise.
The upcoming states will affect that percentage no matter what spin from either camp is put out there. posted 03/29/2008 at 19:39:41
The upcoming states will affect that percentage no matter what spin from either camp is put out there. posted 03/29/2008 at 19:39:41
1. Although Clinton's PAC's donated less, they instead did appearances at fund raisers (some speaking engagements they were paid to do) Direct cash? Or scrounge for their time? Makes sense why they'd flip when an alternative is available.
2. And 75% of superdelegates supported Clinton to Obama's 82%. Small difference.
Neither will win against McCain as it stands right now no matter what the polls say. Very poor leadership from the DNC in all of this.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/31905.html posted 03/29/2008 at 18:49:00
2. And 75% of superdelegates supported Clinton to Obama's 82%. Small difference.
Neither will win against McCain as it stands right now no matter what the polls say. Very poor leadership from the DNC in all of this.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/31905.html posted 03/29/2008 at 18:49:00
Uncovered: Possible Inspiration For Controversial LeBron James Vogue Cover
Well said. They're both beautiful, which is why any pose they'd taken are a benefit to Vogue. As a woman i think the photographer's vision wasn't that great, but as usual, beautiful subjects transcend mediocre artists.
Annie Leibowitz - Vogue photographer - infamous for trying to separate John Lennon from Yoko Ono in her Rolling Stone spread. He stopped her, made her include Yoko, and the photo became an icon for the generation.
This artist needs to re-visit those photos and find that magic again. posted 03/29/2008 at 06:07:01
Annie Leibowitz - Vogue photographer - infamous for trying to separate John Lennon from Yoko Ono in her Rolling Stone spread. He stopped her, made her include Yoko, and the photo became an icon for the generation.
This artist needs to re-visit those photos and find that magic again. posted 03/29/2008 at 06:07:01
Clinton Camp: Obama Falsely Claims He Doesn't Take Oil Money
That's the problem. He has the money to respond to these ads and the support to get a response commercial/flyer out showing otherwise. She's gotta do her homework. That's how these states she thought were in the bag end up being close calls/losses. posted 03/29/2008 at 02:32:41
Bush: Iraq Violence A Necessary Part Of Development
It's feeling awful drafty...brr.... posted 03/28/2008 at 16:39:53
The Face of Number 4,000 in Iraq
""Bush lied" conspiracies"
You've gotta be kidding. He made Congress duke it out over the definition of "civil war" Outright said our troops were lying or were "mistaken" about what they were witnessing on the ground. We spent almost a year just getting him to admit there indeed was a civil war in progress.
Support our Troops indeed, unless you don't like what they're reporting back. these are policies that kill and cause debacles.
Petraeus, is that you? posted 03/28/2008 at 18:26:23
You've gotta be kidding. He made Congress duke it out over the definition of "civil war" Outright said our troops were lying or were "mistaken" about what they were witnessing on the ground. We spent almost a year just getting him to admit there indeed was a civil war in progress.
Support our Troops indeed, unless you don't like what they're reporting back. these are policies that kill and cause debacles.
Petraeus, is that you? posted 03/28/2008 at 18:26:23
Gates Orders Inventory of US Nukes
My post got scrubbed....interesting....good thing i copied it...will make sure I get it out there another time...... posted 03/29/2008 at 05:50:13
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