May 17, 2008
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The New GI Bill: It's a Win-Win Proposition
Which John McCain Is Showing Up at the NRA Convention Today?
Well, there's only two choices: Dumb and Dumber. Everyone has a 50% chance of guessing right. posted 05/17/2008 at 14:47:15
"Appeasement": Guilt-By-Analogy... When Guilt-By-Association Isn't Enough
"...So the right wing lunatics who pray before a photo of Ronald Reagan every day have forgotten how Reagan put the Soviet Union on the ropes? They forgot that he did it through negotiation, statesmanship, finding common ground, and outflanking and outthinking them?..." Horse manure. I was reading predictions of the USSR's fall before Reagan was in office. Robert Heinlein (the SF writer) wrote an article that Soviet economic statistics were phoney. He counted the railroad tracks leading into Moscow and realized Moscow had to be much smaller than the population figure given by Soviet officials. Why? Because there wasn't enough railroad shipping available to support a population as large as the Soviets claimed. The USSR didn't use transcontinental trucking....no roads.
The US is now issuing similarly phoney, useless economic statistics. Be prepared for the US to simply stop. Just like the USSR. posted 05/16/2008 at 17:40:05
The US is now issuing similarly phoney, useless economic statistics. Be prepared for the US to simply stop. Just like the USSR. posted 05/16/2008 at 17:40:05
No, *YOU'RE* wrong. Appeasement works when you have sufficient strength to make the other party regret not being appeased but you'd rather not fight. Think "Cost versus Benefit".
Matthews' slapping around of James was amusing. But I think James was trying to remember the point was allowing Hitler to march into Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland without British opposition. He just couldn't recall the fact with Matthews' hectoring him. Of course, historical ignorance is also possible. posted 05/16/2008 at 17:26:26
Matthews' slapping around of James was amusing. But I think James was trying to remember the point was allowing Hitler to march into Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland without British opposition. He just couldn't recall the fact with Matthews' hectoring him. Of course, historical ignorance is also possible. posted 05/16/2008 at 17:26:26
At last, someone who understands something about history! You're absolutely right. In fact, England probably would have fallen if the war had started a year eariler. They were able to manufacture just enough additional Hurricanes and Spitfires to maintain control of the air. Goring's air force came within days of totally destroying Britain's only defense against invasion.
I recall reading even Churchill acknowledged, whether intended or not, that extra year before the breakout of real war saved Britain, they were so unprepared militarily. We in America are unable to grasp how deeply, emotionally affected Britain was by the number of British men killed in the first world war. If the US was affected by 58,000 dead in Vietnam, imagine the impact of 100s of thousands of British dead. And Britain has a smaller population. posted 05/16/2008 at 17:16:24
I recall reading even Churchill acknowledged, whether intended or not, that extra year before the breakout of real war saved Britain, they were so unprepared militarily. We in America are unable to grasp how deeply, emotionally affected Britain was by the number of British men killed in the first world war. If the US was affected by 58,000 dead in Vietnam, imagine the impact of 100s of thousands of British dead. And Britain has a smaller population. posted 05/16/2008 at 17:16:24
The Evangelical Swing Vote
"...The big difference I see between Obama and Edwards is that Obama had the perception to know the Iraq war was a lie and a terrible act long before John did..."
Really? Then why has Obama voted to fund it. Maybe the word "hypocrisy" is the word needed.
"...my definition of "marriage" is a spiritual union between a man and a woman..."
Glad to see you admit that's your definition. Of course you leave out the definition of "spiritual". Funny that every culture that ever existed had marriage and some type of ceremony. Heck, even some non-human species go through mating rituals and annual "renewal of vows". posted 05/17/2008 at 14:12:02
Really? Then why has Obama voted to fund it. Maybe the word "hypocrisy" is the word needed.
"...my definition of "marriage" is a spiritual union between a man and a woman..."
Glad to see you admit that's your definition. Of course you leave out the definition of "spiritual". Funny that every culture that ever existed had marriage and some type of ceremony. Heck, even some non-human species go through mating rituals and annual "renewal of vows". posted 05/17/2008 at 14:12:02
Kinda like the change in European society since the start of the 20th century. Guess WWI was a major wake-up call for Europe, WWII being the final kick out of bed. Iraq may be America's great religious wacko (no, I have no empathy for these) wake-up. posted 05/17/2008 at 13:44:21
Ummmm, not exactly true. Jesus did a number of things to prove he was the "messiah". The old testament listed several actions that would identify the true messiah". Every now and then the History Channel runs documentaries that cover these kinds of things. posted 05/17/2008 at 13:39:06
"....Evangelicals," are still only special interest groups. Albeit, I consider them socially beneficial...."
Huh? In what way? posted 05/17/2008 at 13:29:31
Huh? In what way? posted 05/17/2008 at 13:29:31
Exclusive Video: McCain Was For Talking To Hamas Before He Was Against It...
"....robokopf wrote: "...Democrats should have had a big win could end up being a Dukakis type big loss in November."
Beaten by McCain? Oh, you make us laugh!..."
Whoaaaaaaaa, Remember Gore? Beaten by Kid Stupid. If Bush could get enough votes (fair and foul means) to toss the election into the Supreme Court you better not count McFool out until January 21, 2009. IOW, the day after the democrat has taken the oath of office.
Keep in mind, Blackwater may have something to say about how to count votes. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:18:01
Beaten by McCain? Oh, you make us laugh!..."
Whoaaaaaaaa, Remember Gore? Beaten by Kid Stupid. If Bush could get enough votes (fair and foul means) to toss the election into the Supreme Court you better not count McFool out until January 21, 2009. IOW, the day after the democrat has taken the oath of office.
Keep in mind, Blackwater may have something to say about how to count votes. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:18:01
Dear Scrollingdiversion...Sen. McCain supports Goofy Bush's "surge" which included millions of dollars paid to people who apparently were quite successful in killing Americans to stop killing Americans....isn't that the worse kind of "appeasement"? What happened to "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute."
Although you're just a silly troll and rethug tool, the problem is your ilk flood the Internet with lies and nonsense. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:09:18
Although you're just a silly troll and rethug tool, the problem is your ilk flood the Internet with lies and nonsense. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:09:18
Time to Stop Playing Politics on Defense
Ohhhhhhhhhh, you are so right. In fact we need to look at the effectiveness of the Army now that it's been racially integrated. I mean a black kid in the next cot over....or using the same mess hall. Guess we have to live with a racial "don't ask, don't tell". posted 05/15/2008 at 15:46:27
Why Is Progressive Money Being Spent Promoting Grover Norquist?
Hmmmm. Tell us what a liberal is. By your announced standards the "liberals" who joined the Abraham Lincoln Brigade weren't. Right? posted 05/15/2008 at 15:30:28
I can't tell ya how brilliant your post is. Saddam didn't have bases all around the world, he got invaded. Poland didn't have bases all around the world, it got invaded. We got bases all around the world, when was the last time we got invaded? 1812 or 1943 (depending on your definition of invaded)..
Wait, I *CAN* tell ya how brilliant your post is....not at all. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:27:45
Wait, I *CAN* tell ya how brilliant your post is....not at all. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:27:45
Annoying HuffPost Trend: Elected Democrats Posting On What's Wrong In Washington
James, the HuffPost censor's gonna getcha. They have standards about attacking bloggers and columnists. posted 05/15/2008 at 17:06:30
John Edwards: Open To Vice President, Interested In Attorney General
Imagine Edwards in 2016 after convicting so many of the rethug criminals, he'd be a shoe-in in a run for president. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:47:01
And george the evangelist declared himself a uniter, not a divider, and denied he promised a more humble foreign policy... posted 05/15/2008 at 16:41:47
McCain's New Iraq Fantasy
What..."trying"? Ya need subtitles or sumtin? Other than that, you've defined the average American voter.
Scary. Ain't it. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:59:18
Scary. Ain't it. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:59:18
Bush Compares Obama To Nazi Appeasers
Geez, I dunno....Think anyone's gonna tell Bush his ignorance is showing? Liberals opposed Hitler. Chamberlain was a conservative. Charles Lindbergh praised Hitler, Lindbergh was a conservative. Bush's family were conservatives even then....they worked with the Nazis. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:08:49
Olbermann To Bush: "This War Is Not About You...Shut The Hell Up!"
Now wait a second, gladys. Yes, Bush wanted to export democracy. He thinks we have too much of it. Democracy for the wealthy, servitude for everyone else! posted 05/15/2008 at 15:00:47
I recorded his commentary but haven't listened yet. One point, however. Say what you want about Bush's crimes, but he had help, all the rethugs in Congress.And all the democrats who sat on their hands, including Clinton. Even Obama has earned contempt for his votes since becoming a US Senator. He may not have authorized Bush on Day One, but he's voted for the money to keep the killing going. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:50:28
Yeah, right. Bush's war and corruption are someone else's fault. "You didn't stop me, it's all your fault."
People all over the world can come here to read the puke that you kkkonservative folks think passes for logic
Just recall which candidate said foreigners had reason to hate America and promised a more humble foreign policy. After the attack on the WTC, in fact.......... posted 05/15/2008 at 14:45:36
People all over the world can come here to read the puke that you kkkonservative folks think passes for logic
Just recall which candidate said foreigners had reason to hate America and promised a more humble foreign policy. After the attack on the WTC, in fact.......... posted 05/15/2008 at 14:45:36
And a caller to C-Span, claiming to be a Vietnam vet and his son in Iraq claimed liberals want to let al Qaeda win as we (I consider myself a liberal) supposedly wanted the North to win in Vietnam.
One thing I absolute despite about C-Span is the host can't demand the caller defend stupid statements.
In Iraq, as in Vietnam, what are the goals? To prop up a corrupt Bush-like administration?
Saddam authorized torture
Bush authorizes torture
Saddam auihorized killing
Bush authorizes killing
Saddam's minions stole the country blind
Bush's minions are stealing the US and Iraq blind
The caller said liberals didn't want to win in Vietnam and don't want to win in Iraq. What the hell is the definition of winning? At what cost? I wish the C-Span host had asked the caller if he knew want a Pyrrhic Victory is. Rep. Marcy Kaptur thanked this clown for his service. Like thanking Tim McVeigh for his service. No, I save my thanks for people whose service is for good, not blindly following orders in an illegal war. Otherwise, Nuremberg was meaningless.
If a soldier is called patriotic for giving his life in battle, is it less patriotic to surrender one's freedom by refusing to follow a criminal order to wage war? posted 05/15/2008 at 14:40:15
One thing I absolute despite about C-Span is the host can't demand the caller defend stupid statements.
In Iraq, as in Vietnam, what are the goals? To prop up a corrupt Bush-like administration?
Saddam authorized torture
Bush authorizes torture
Saddam auihorized killing
Bush authorizes killing
Saddam's minions stole the country blind
Bush's minions are stealing the US and Iraq blind
The caller said liberals didn't want to win in Vietnam and don't want to win in Iraq. What the hell is the definition of winning? At what cost? I wish the C-Span host had asked the caller if he knew want a Pyrrhic Victory is. Rep. Marcy Kaptur thanked this clown for his service. Like thanking Tim McVeigh for his service. No, I save my thanks for people whose service is for good, not blindly following orders in an illegal war. Otherwise, Nuremberg was meaningless.
If a soldier is called patriotic for giving his life in battle, is it less patriotic to surrender one's freedom by refusing to follow a criminal order to wage war? posted 05/15/2008 at 14:40:15
Life as a Campaign: The Family That Campaigns Together Stays Together
Ahhhh, but your choice is the guy who promises to cut deals with......no, I meant to write "cross the aisle" in order to reach a compromise on healthcare, war, tax breaks for the wealthy, sending jobs to China, illegal immigrants, torture, wiretapping US citizens?????
Yeah, honey, you sure have a head on your shoulders.
Obama--the Carter of '08! posted 05/15/2008 at 11:03:04
Yeah, honey, you sure have a head on your shoulders.
Obama--the Carter of '08! posted 05/15/2008 at 11:03:04
GOP Adviser: This is '94 In Reverse, We're Pathetic
Again, the HuffPost posting system won't allow me to directly reply to tattoome.....
tattootootoot, you bore me. You confuse a list of positions with classical conservatism. Why is state power more moral than federal power? Why are lower taxes more moral when our infrastructure is collapsing? Why is neutrality more moral than war when a ethnic group is being exterminated because they aren't liked and are blamed for losing the last war?
Liberalism is not socialism. You believe it is, but that doesn't make it so.
The "ownership" of the means of production by the state (socialism) is only a mirrror image of ownership of the goverment by the corporations.
Your "boneheads" are, dear cluelessyou, southern "conservatives".
More power to the cities, screw the state....
More power to the street, screw the city.....
More power to my house, screw the street...
On your planet...the left is anyone whose position is not a perfect match to yours? Jawohl, Mein Führer.
America's finest moment, when it was strongest, had the respect of the world, had the respect of its own citizens, was when liberalism was at its zenith.
Conservatives want to return to the 19th century.
Liberalism is freedom. Problem is freedom can be neither absolute nor guaranteed. You think each poor person is "free" to compete independently with the wealthy to obtain a share of the limited resources of food, shelter, healthcare, education, etc.
Your entire response was "bashing" and an insult because you don't know what you're talking about. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:47:00
tattootootoot, you bore me. You confuse a list of positions with classical conservatism. Why is state power more moral than federal power? Why are lower taxes more moral when our infrastructure is collapsing? Why is neutrality more moral than war when a ethnic group is being exterminated because they aren't liked and are blamed for losing the last war?
Liberalism is not socialism. You believe it is, but that doesn't make it so.
The "ownership" of the means of production by the state (socialism) is only a mirrror image of ownership of the goverment by the corporations.
Your "boneheads" are, dear cluelessyou, southern "conservatives".
More power to the cities, screw the state....
More power to the street, screw the city.....
More power to my house, screw the street...
On your planet...the left is anyone whose position is not a perfect match to yours? Jawohl, Mein Führer.
America's finest moment, when it was strongest, had the respect of the world, had the respect of its own citizens, was when liberalism was at its zenith.
Conservatives want to return to the 19th century.
Liberalism is freedom. Problem is freedom can be neither absolute nor guaranteed. You think each poor person is "free" to compete independently with the wealthy to obtain a share of the limited resources of food, shelter, healthcare, education, etc.
Your entire response was "bashing" and an insult because you don't know what you're talking about. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:47:00
Sorry ddlander, but I must reply to my post because HuffPost is triming the number of branching threads to end that silly one letter column insanity.
Hmmm, care to point out where I called Clinton a viable candidate? I didn't. I just think Kucinch would have been favored by HuffPost and the MSM if he didn't look like Alfred E, Neuman. Frankly, looking at all his positions, he was the best candidate. But.....What, me worry?
Ahhhh, for the sanity of Mad Magazine. T'were the good old days. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:00:46
Hmmm, care to point out where I called Clinton a viable candidate? I didn't. I just think Kucinch would have been favored by HuffPost and the MSM if he didn't look like Alfred E, Neuman. Frankly, looking at all his positions, he was the best candidate. But.....What, me worry?
Ahhhh, for the sanity of Mad Magazine. T'were the good old days. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:00:46
Yes, you are right. But put the proper label on these enablers. Calling them democrats is misleading....THEY ARE CONSERVATIVES! That's the problem. Look, if you can't agree that conservatism is, at heart, an immoral political philosophy, one must admit that in a dynamic world conservatiism makes a nation a loser. This is why Cuba is a disaster, the USSR fell, the US economy is collapsing. As a comparison, consider the changes India and China are making and the economic vitality they are showing. As industrializtion sweeps across them, the conservatism of their cultures must be swept aside or Canada and Europe will surpass them. Russia can not, Putin is continuing the conservatism Russia has practiced for the last thousand years. Russia had a chance to modernize its society, but two years after the 1917 revolution the "hardliners" took over and reinstituted the old heavy hand system. posted 05/15/2008 at 07:53:38
And Obama wants to "reach across the aisle". Which republican "achievement" do you want Obama to find common ground with: more war? Lower taxes on the wealthy? Higher gas prices? Higher food prices? More jobs to China and India? An even worse educational system? Higher college costs and smaller student loans? etc.?
It dawns on me why HuffPost and the MSM support Obama over Clinton, Edwards, Dodd, Biden, and Kucinch. Because Obama will be another incompetent president, similar to Jimmy Carter, fine words, but no leadership. The GOP will see another 1994 victory in 2010 and sweep Congress. Why? Because why have a rethug-lite Congress (faux bipartisanship and ineffective legislation) when you can be entertained be the real thing of GOP corruption, contempt, and flag pin patriotism. Carter was the pause between Nixon and Reagan, Obama will be the pause between Bush and David Vitter(?). posted 05/15/2008 at 07:38:23
It dawns on me why HuffPost and the MSM support Obama over Clinton, Edwards, Dodd, Biden, and Kucinch. Because Obama will be another incompetent president, similar to Jimmy Carter, fine words, but no leadership. The GOP will see another 1994 victory in 2010 and sweep Congress. Why? Because why have a rethug-lite Congress (faux bipartisanship and ineffective legislation) when you can be entertained be the real thing of GOP corruption, contempt, and flag pin patriotism. Carter was the pause between Nixon and Reagan, Obama will be the pause between Bush and David Vitter(?). posted 05/15/2008 at 07:38:23
Yes! What rethug defenders and trolls gloss over is every time this nation has faced a crisis, rethugs have been in charge: Hoover--the Depression, Reagan/Bush--deficits and Savings and Loan debacle, Bush 1/2---war, Katrina, Housing, energy, corruption, spygate, etc. posted 05/14/2008 at 19:30:44
Hogwash. Rethug used (and still do) lies about Healthcare, lied about the impact of Clinton's tax increases (would cause a recession), lied about Clinton's defense strategies (Somalia).
Education--can any democratic plan be worse that NCLB?
National Defense---the child prince and his toy soldiers, can any democrat be worse?
Taxes--200-300billion dollar deficits, can any democrat be worse?
The economy--can any democrat be worse?
Government corrupt---Halliburton,can any democrat be worse?
Why do you list the awful democratic agenda items? posted 05/14/2008 at 19:20:27
Education--can any democratic plan be worse that NCLB?
National Defense---the child prince and his toy soldiers, can any democrat be worse?
Taxes--200-300billion dollar deficits, can any democrat be worse?
The economy--can any democrat be worse?
Government corrupt---Halliburton,can any democrat be worse?
Why do you list the awful democratic agenda items? posted 05/14/2008 at 19:20:27
What About The "Better" In "More And Better Democrats?"
I was going to post something similar, but without including the Clintons as a cheap shot as you have. Ya know, in an odd way Bill Clinton may well be reaponsible for the survival of the democratic party. Rethugs were too good at creating and focusing the anger of the nation at democrats. But Clinton was rethug-lite. That allowed the start of a healing process, Clinton was beating rethugs at their own game. Clinton did not win a majority in 1992. By 2000 Gore was able to win the national vote. If Bush did not have his Iraq war, Kerry would have won.
Just like 1932, the country sees the falseness of the rethug economic model, the falseness of the rethug "values" model, the falseness of the rethug patriotism model. Hopefully Obama understands the nation does not want or need a JFK, a Jimmy Carter, or a Bill Clinton....we need a FDR!
If he isn't an FDR, the country will simply stop....the way the USSR did. posted 05/14/2008 at 19:50:34
Just like 1932, the country sees the falseness of the rethug economic model, the falseness of the rethug "values" model, the falseness of the rethug patriotism model. Hopefully Obama understands the nation does not want or need a JFK, a Jimmy Carter, or a Bill Clinton....we need a FDR!
If he isn't an FDR, the country will simply stop....the way the USSR did. posted 05/14/2008 at 19:50:34
Huckabee Calls Bob Novak Column "Total Nonsense"
Yeah, but ya gotta admit, his punchline was funny. WELL! I thought so. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:21:54
Heh.....kinda like Bush? Some people are simply incapable of learning. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:19:29
Republicans: The New Whigs
Quite an arc, wasn't it? From Lincoln to Bush in a hundred and forty years. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:06:14
You're absolutely right about not making a big deal about the election. Cuz nun o'dem voters new who waz a dimocrat or a Greedy o' pervert wens day voted.
It just worked out that way, that the rethug won. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:02:13
It just worked out that way, that the rethug won. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:02:13
Mississippi Win Gives House Dems Three Victories In A Row
"...THIS IS EFFING HUGE!!! RETHUGS ARE ON THEIR WAY OUT, ..." Ummm, would be nice if you had a bit of historical perspective. These three are not liberal. They are not progressive. They are simply conservatives who could not win with an "R" next to their name. They are three more Liebermans. posted 05/14/2008 at 00:49:12
Bush: I Gave Up Golf For The Troops
And I bet you think you're an adult. A child's mind in an adult's body. Organisms like you make me think Clinton's the right candidate. Sometimes the quality of the debate is the best indicator who is the better candidate. posted 05/13/2008 at 22:48:57
The Mounting Collateral Damage of No Child Left Behind
(Igoring tbonehead's non sequitur about robber barons) I got a chuckle out of your post. Discover magazine's June issue has a whine asking why kids today (the "New Math" kids) do poorer in math than before. The answer is simple: Math is a language. To learn a language one must practice it; in other words: ROTE! Few people have eidetic memory. Most people need to repeat "one plus one equals two" over and over so the mere appearence of 1+1=? produces 2 as automatically as the letters "C" "A" "T" produce the word cat and the mental connection to the animal. That's what's missing in education today. They have failed to understand that teaching a child "how to think" is a waste of time if the child's brain isn't ready with the mental reflexes needed to think efficiently. posted 05/14/2008 at 01:19:50
Sue Simmons (Video): New York NBC Anchor Screams "What The F*** Are You Doing?" In On-Air Promo
To steamboat,, because of the thread issue...
"...Show me where I'm wrong..." Duh, give me your hand. Lemme put on this: "Jimmy the Greek says Blacks are good athletes and can handle the environment better due to ancestors working in the heat" and now on this: "Rush Limbaugh says he thinks Donavan McNabb is overrated but he's a Black QB so they don't criticize him"
Racial contempt versus "Bad" Word. Can you see the difference, or is that too complex an analysis for you? posted 05/15/2008 at 15:58:17
"...Show me where I'm wrong..." Duh, give me your hand. Lemme put on this: "Jimmy the Greek says Blacks are good athletes and can handle the environment better due to ancestors working in the heat" and now on this: "Rush Limbaugh says he thinks Donavan McNabb is overrated but he's a Black QB so they don't criticize him"
Racial contempt versus "Bad" Word. Can you see the difference, or is that too complex an analysis for you? posted 05/15/2008 at 15:58:17
Congress: Money for War, But No Money for the Troops?
Ahhh, yes, Justicia. And who were involved in leading the troops that attacked the Marchers? Patton, MacArthur, and Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower advised against the attack. Patton and MacArthur didn't; but they were born into wealthy families. posted 05/14/2008 at 02:54:18
Ummmm, what is the "job overseas"?
Others have used the same argument when we were at war with them. posted 05/14/2008 at 02:30:28
Others have used the same argument when we were at war with them. posted 05/14/2008 at 02:30:28
A Letter to Karl Rove
Nope. Bush 1 covered *HIS* Iran-Contra exposure by a blanket pardon of all involved even if not yet convicted. posted 04/21/2008 at 17:47:37
Elizabeth Edwards Responds To McCain Over Healthcare "Cheap Shot"
"...First of all no one said that this country isn't screwed up when it comes to health care..." Ummmm, you mean "within the last 24 hours", right? Cuz rethugs have declared our medical care system the best in the world. Try thinking in shades of gray, instead of black and white absolutes. posted 04/21/2008 at 17:13:23
Boy, I can sure understand why our choices have boiled down to Clinton, Obama, and McCain. Your reference to WWII is most enligthening! In 1941 we were around 17th in the size and quality of our military, I think Poland was large.
We traded with Japan, rethugs wanted a non-agression pact with Germany....isn't that "diplomacy" in action? What did your concept lead to? The Japanese attack on Peral Harbor and Germany's declaration of war three days later.
Doesn't anyone here think? posted 04/21/2008 at 17:08:23
We traded with Japan, rethugs wanted a non-agression pact with Germany....isn't that "diplomacy" in action? What did your concept lead to? The Japanese attack on Peral Harbor and Germany's declaration of war three days later.
Doesn't anyone here think? posted 04/21/2008 at 17:08:23
The Pentagon's Spin Machine
Somewhat off-topic but Wolf Biltzer is retelling the story that "convicted felons" are serving in the military.
I wonder if his point is the echo of Tom DeLay's, "I wanted to serve but the military didn't have any space for me." Does Blitzer want to (finally) serve but a pick-pocket has his beloved mortar team MOS?
Men with criminal records have served in every war. Why should an invasion and occupation be fought by only "pure as the driven snow" Americans? I think ex-cons wishing to turn their lives around (regardless the immorality of the war) via military service and an honorable discharge is a good thing.
Besides, men with no prior criminal records and a distinguished military record are now sitting in prison: example Randy Cunningham. posted 04/21/2008 at 17:41:34
I wonder if his point is the echo of Tom DeLay's, "I wanted to serve but the military didn't have any space for me." Does Blitzer want to (finally) serve but a pick-pocket has his beloved mortar team MOS?
Men with criminal records have served in every war. Why should an invasion and occupation be fought by only "pure as the driven snow" Americans? I think ex-cons wishing to turn their lives around (regardless the immorality of the war) via military service and an honorable discharge is a good thing.
Besides, men with no prior criminal records and a distinguished military record are now sitting in prison: example Randy Cunningham. posted 04/21/2008 at 17:41:34
Stupid Is As Hillary (and Charlie, George, and Tim) Does
As compared to your brand of neo-fascism? Yeah, me. Soooooo....shove it, Herr Atticus. posted 04/20/2008 at 18:24:05
Blast it all, answer the damn question: How can Obama bring about this probably mythical "change" if he can't *CHANGE* his competitor for the nomination into being a partner for rebuilding America and can't create similar *COOPERATION* between Obama supportera and Clinton supporters?
You really think rethug politicians and their brain-dead automatons are going to roll over for the next four years? ***DREAMER^^^! posted 04/20/2008 at 18:21:37
You really think rethug politicians and their brain-dead automatons are going to roll over for the next four years? ***DREAMER^^^! posted 04/20/2008 at 18:21:37
",,.Emotional Intelligenc[e] is the key here....Barack has plenty of that, and in his JZ video Barack showed us he had chops and he demonstrated his cool..." Ummm, no. When he and Clinton were asked if they would consider the other as their running mate, both said no. Obama simply lacks sufficient maturity to accept that clinton has as rabid a following as he. If he can't get over the grade school insults that both are reduced to, he may well lose in Nov. posted 04/20/2008 at 18:12:42
Bill Clinton Says Criticisms Of Hillary's Healthcare Plan Are 'Bull'
Bill clinton's grasp of macroeconomic issues leaves everything to be desired. He thought the rethug idea of NAFTA (yes, this was really a leftover from the previous administration that couldn't get through the demcratic Congress.Shoulda' been a hint there.) posted 04/20/2008 at 21:39:56
McCain in 2008 = Clinton in 2012
Good grief....Bush still has 28% approval, McCain is nearly with each democrat, if not ahead.
The problem with Churchill's observation is that without democracy we'd be stuck with the average voter's "beer buddy" [final] choice forever. posted 04/20/2008 at 19:29:36
The problem with Churchill's observation is that without democracy we'd be stuck with the average voter's "beer buddy" [final] choice forever. posted 04/20/2008 at 19:29:36
Bill and Hillary's Biggest White House Stresses Were Self-Inflicted, and Obama Should Say So
What a damn stupid, ignorant assertion. Even before Clinton took the oath of office Bob Barr announced his intent to impeach Clinton. posted 04/20/2008 at 19:38:58
In Monica's Shadow
This business about Social Security reminds me of a scene in "Grapes of Wrath". As the Joad family is traveling west to California, they must stop for odd jobs One orchard owner offers a job picking fruit. Someone observes that his payment per containers picked over a day won't cover the cost of food for the day's labor. "Take it or leave it"
With the end of employer retirement plans, Clinton's plan to end Social Security (the rethug fix) will return this country to the pre-Depression era retirement plan....force the elderly to work until they drop dead.
I suspect this is Hillary's plan too. posted 04/19/2008 at 15:49:37
With the end of employer retirement plans, Clinton's plan to end Social Security (the rethug fix) will return this country to the pre-Depression era retirement plan....force the elderly to work until they drop dead.
I suspect this is Hillary's plan too. posted 04/19/2008 at 15:49:37
The Torture Memo and the Flag in the Lapel
Well, actually no, the pentagon was named the Department of War, not Ministry. posted 04/19/2008 at 18:31:55
Who Will be Thrown Under the Clinton Bus Next?
I think the problem with the Clintons is they listen their advisors too much. First campaign advisors, then political. Politicians seem to forget *THEY* were elected to office, not their advisors. Bush seems to be the exception; no matter the wants, needs, or wishes of the electorate, he goes his own way. Albeit, clearly the WRONG way. posted 04/19/2008 at 16:20:03
What's there to "get"? Obama has never submitted a piece of truly profound legislation, never written a truly profound book on politics, policy, history, or anything meaningful. He just wrote about himself.
I agree Americans want change, and they've latched on to Obama as that "change." But what change? I can't see it. He's as much a politician as Clinton.
Your post screams your willingness to follow anyone who utters the right empty words in your ear. Obama has never written or done anything that is more real than Bush's promise of "compassionate conservatism" and a "more humble foreign policy."
Obama is a political "televangelist" and the same class of listeners are throwing him their money. posted 04/19/2008 at 16:12:57
I agree Americans want change, and they've latched on to Obama as that "change." But what change? I can't see it. He's as much a politician as Clinton.
Your post screams your willingness to follow anyone who utters the right empty words in your ear. Obama has never written or done anything that is more real than Bush's promise of "compassionate conservatism" and a "more humble foreign policy."
Obama is a political "televangelist" and the same class of listeners are throwing him their money. posted 04/19/2008 at 16:12:57
Dear Nobrains...I mean chickenhawk....what part of the definition of "politician" is too hard for you to understand. Try Obama and Wright. I can still hear the tires crunching Wright's bones.
The way you think you obviously confuse "pithy" and "pissy".
OTOH, if you are sooooooooooo outraged, have you hauled your lazy ass into the political spotlight? Or just hurling catcallsfrom the balcony? posted 04/19/2008 at 15:57:19
The way you think you obviously confuse "pithy" and "pissy".
OTOH, if you are sooooooooooo outraged, have you hauled your lazy ass into the political spotlight? Or just hurling catcallsfrom the balcony? posted 04/19/2008 at 15:57:19
Obama Draws Largest Crowd Of His Campaign At Philadelphia Rally
You think? Obama has already given away his real personna! Clinton pissed him off, so Clinton can't be his VP, or he hers. Awwww, poor baby got got his feelings hurt....it ain't about the election, it's all about him, him, him. It ain't about the state of the nation, it's all about him, him, him.
There's another politician who plays this way. What's his name??? Oh yeah....McCain.
Real patriots don't let their emotions make their decisions for them. There is the example of one once great American who thought he was being properly appreciated and changed allegiences....Benedict Arnold. (Just say'n...)
No, given the problems this country is facing post-Bush, the one thing we can't afford is a president who makes decisions based on who loves him.
It is probably true the next election requires front runners to become public partners. They can hate each other in private all they want. posted 04/19/2008 at 15:16:13
There's another politician who plays this way. What's his name??? Oh yeah....McCain.
Real patriots don't let their emotions make their decisions for them. There is the example of one once great American who thought he was being properly appreciated and changed allegiences....Benedict Arnold. (Just say'n...)
No, given the problems this country is facing post-Bush, the one thing we can't afford is a president who makes decisions based on who loves him.
It is probably true the next election requires front runners to become public partners. They can hate each other in private all they want. posted 04/19/2008 at 15:16:13
Ya know, you give yourself away by talking sense and then collapsing into an anti-Clinton jihad. Which of the Clintons do you wish to sleep with? Or BOTH?
I wish you could be made sane now.
You Obamatons are like the Chinese who waved Mao's "Little Red Book" during the fifities and sixties. posted 04/19/2008 at 15:02:32
I wish you could be made sane now.
You Obamatons are like the Chinese who waved Mao's "Little Red Book" during the fifities and sixties. posted 04/19/2008 at 15:02:32
Gee, that sounds like Bush admitting Iraq will be solved by another president. posted 04/19/2008 at 14:57:23
Gee, we intervened in Bosnia and Iranians marched in the streets in sympathy for America after 9/11. They even approved of the US intervention in Afghanistan. Maybe words are difficult for you and you meant changing our military stance to non-occupational...you know, like in Iraq. posted 04/19/2008 at 14:47:54
A Tsunami of Hunger: Food Riots Hit Countries in Africa, Asia and Haiti
Actually your logic: "The second most favorite target is, of course, ethanol. As my post hereabouts makes clear, making ethanol from the starch portion of a feed corn kernel DOES NOT TAKE FOOD OUT OF THE MOUTHS STARVING PEOPLE!" is falsified even by your own remarks. The residue of corn used to provide biofuel is then fed to animals. Ahhhh, but animals as food is (IIRC) ten times more consumptive of grains than human use. And feeding animals residue increases that ratio. (By how much, I don't know.)
Furthermore, the world does not have excess food production, any additional cropland is even more energy intensive than what is currently used. (In the US, a large amount of good farmland is being converted to housing, meaning some of the best farmland is being lost.) And the key here is not that people are without any food, but too little is available and they remain hungry.There is insufficient food for the world population. Hunger will, in a few years, be replaced by outright starvation. posted 04/19/2008 at 18:00:04
Furthermore, the world does not have excess food production, any additional cropland is even more energy intensive than what is currently used. (In the US, a large amount of good farmland is being converted to housing, meaning some of the best farmland is being lost.) And the key here is not that people are without any food, but too little is available and they remain hungry.There is insufficient food for the world population. Hunger will, in a few years, be replaced by outright starvation. posted 04/19/2008 at 18:00:04
You are wrong because you think the "BIG" picture is the right way to examine the problem. Biofuel subsidizes are the problem at the margin because they are distorting choices of what crops to grow and what use will be made of them. A roughly similar problem is occuring in oil markets. The rise in total use isn't all that great, but oil being a oligopoly, the market produces rising prices. The oil producers could pump more, shortening the lifetime of the fields of course, but won't...to keep prices rising. And the key is marginal demand.
And, of course, the continued rise in global population is a factor in the demand for food. Thanks be to George 1/2 for ending US support for birth control. Another gift from the ass that never fails to fail. posted 04/19/2008 at 17:48:01
And, of course, the continued rise in global population is a factor in the demand for food. Thanks be to George 1/2 for ending US support for birth control. Another gift from the ass that never fails to fail. posted 04/19/2008 at 17:48:01
And Al Gore Helps John McCain into the White House
Gee that's odd. I've read global temperatures have been rising, with a series of hotest summers on record.
Of course, if temperatures are dropping, glaciers should be expanding, glacial run-off slowing, icesheets stablizing....are they?
Idunno, could you just be a liar trying to make its mother proud? posted 04/19/2008 at 15:34:29
Of course, if temperatures are dropping, glaciers should be expanding, glacial run-off slowing, icesheets stablizing....are they?
Idunno, could you just be a liar trying to make its mother proud? posted 04/19/2008 at 15:34:29
Legal Experts Weigh In On Bush Torture Meetings
AND!!! Paraguay signed the Rome Statute. Paraguary is obligated to turn over anyone charged with a crime against humanity. Maybe the next Prime Minister of Iraq will make such a charge.
Bet Bush's lawyers warn him to never leave Crawford Texas. posted 04/18/2008 at 18:00:01
Bet Bush's lawyers warn him to never leave Crawford Texas. posted 04/18/2008 at 18:00:01
"....When the three branches of government are unable to provide for the check and balance that is critical for this constitution to work, the Second Amendment comes into play....."
Bold words, for a loon. I'll think about it after I see you on the news, jumping the White House wall with a rifle over your shoulder, a pistol on your hip, and a Bowie knife between your teeth. Otherwise, save your tuff talk for the street corner where you smoke your cigarettes with your Jr. High buddies. posted 04/18/2008 at 17:52:02
Bold words, for a loon. I'll think about it after I see you on the news, jumping the White House wall with a rifle over your shoulder, a pistol on your hip, and a Bowie knife between your teeth. Otherwise, save your tuff talk for the street corner where you smoke your cigarettes with your Jr. High buddies. posted 04/18/2008 at 17:52:02
Like Hitler, there are no "good" pictures of Bush available. Maybe next year, in shackles, in the Hague, entering a plea.... posted 04/18/2008 at 17:46:39
Landmark Study: Iraq Vets Face Healthcare Crisis
One of the most troubling elements of Mr. Rieckhoff's call for support is why he would vote for a rethug administration when history proves, over and over again, rethugs do not support returning soldiers. Nixon and Ford were not willing to provide GI Benefits to soldiers from Vietnam. I think my college benefit was $168 per month. No book, no tuition, no room & board. I didn't really mind all that much; although I was Combat Arms, I was lucky and didn't go to Vietnam. I figured that $168 was all I earned, considering what others had to go through. posted 04/19/2008 at 17:11:42
Yes, I know of Ira Hayes. I didn't say there was *NO* PTSD in WWII, just possibly less of it because the hardest part of the fighting was done by volunteers who understand and supported the war....because we were the ones attacked.
BTW, PTSD also existed in the Civil War. Check the expressions on soldiers faces in Mathew Brady's photographs.
I just suspect the Iraqi vets go through a "What the f*** am I doing here"awakening that makes the situation unendurable if one hopes to remain totally sane. They know, deep down, nothing they're doing there, nothing they're enduring, is actually making their wives,children, brothers/sisters, parents, any safer. And there's a one hundred percent probability, if they survive, they'll be coming back for another tour. posted 04/19/2008 at 17:03:11
BTW, PTSD also existed in the Civil War. Check the expressions on soldiers faces in Mathew Brady's photographs.
I just suspect the Iraqi vets go through a "What the f*** am I doing here"awakening that makes the situation unendurable if one hopes to remain totally sane. They know, deep down, nothing they're doing there, nothing they're enduring, is actually making their wives,children, brothers/sisters, parents, any safer. And there's a one hundred percent probability, if they survive, they'll be coming back for another tour. posted 04/19/2008 at 17:03:11
Part of my response to Mr. Rieckhoff article was chopped by HuffPosts childish word limit.
I was stating that I wanted to issue the same response Cheney gave when asked about the 60, 70, or 80%of Americans who think Iraq has been a mistake------"So?"
Oh, and during Vietnam, I was RA not US. posted 04/18/2008 at 17:43:38
I was stating that I wanted to issue the same response Cheney gave when asked about the 60, 70, or 80%of Americans who think Iraq has been a mistake------"So?"
Oh, and during Vietnam, I was RA not US. posted 04/18/2008 at 17:43:38
The PTSD that US soldiers are enduring I think is mostly due to the fact they realize what they went through was unnecessary. I don't think WWII soldiers suffered PTSD at the same rates as Vietnam and Iraq vets are.
I wish this question wasn't necessary: Mr. Rieckhoff, who did you vote for in '04, and possibly '00? All this handwringing, if you were one of the Bush enablers....
I knew from Bush's personal history that he would be a bad president, I didn't truly understand he'd be an evil president.....until he accepted Cheney as his VP pick.
I voted for Bill Clinton for one reason-----he wasn't a rethug.
I voted for Gore and Kerry for one reason-----they weren't rethugs.
History shows I made the right decision. Those who voted for Bush 1, Dole, Bush 1/2, Perot, or simply didn't vote made the wrng choice.
I realize it sounds like an unacceptable option but I wonder which PTSD sufferers wish they had refused assignment to Iraq. The consequences would have been very harsh, but at least their minds would be normal. Every time I hear some legless or armless Iraq say they wish they were still fighting in Iraq because they believed in their "mission", I want to tell them not to ask anything of me, I owe them nothing, they weren't defending my freedoms....they were executing Cheney's 2001 energy meeting decisions. I want to give them Cheney's response to the question of what about the opinions of the 60, posted 04/18/2008 at 17:36:30
I wish this question wasn't necessary: Mr. Rieckhoff, who did you vote for in '04, and possibly '00? All this handwringing, if you were one of the Bush enablers....
I knew from Bush's personal history that he would be a bad president, I didn't truly understand he'd be an evil president.....until he accepted Cheney as his VP pick.
I voted for Bill Clinton for one reason-----he wasn't a rethug.
I voted for Gore and Kerry for one reason-----they weren't rethugs.
History shows I made the right decision. Those who voted for Bush 1, Dole, Bush 1/2, Perot, or simply didn't vote made the wrng choice.
I realize it sounds like an unacceptable option but I wonder which PTSD sufferers wish they had refused assignment to Iraq. The consequences would have been very harsh, but at least their minds would be normal. Every time I hear some legless or armless Iraq say they wish they were still fighting in Iraq because they believed in their "mission", I want to tell them not to ask anything of me, I owe them nothing, they weren't defending my freedoms....they were executing Cheney's 2001 energy meeting decisions. I want to give them Cheney's response to the question of what about the opinions of the 60, posted 04/18/2008 at 17:36:30
Tom Tancredo Bashes Pope Over Immigration Stance
Did Tancredo say anything about Mexicans?
OTOH, if it's okay with you for the Govenment of Mexico to ship 10% of its excess population here, would it be okay for China and India to send 10% of their excess population here too. That would only be 200,000,000 more people (not to mention their family members that would follow). posted 04/19/2008 at 19:01:15
OTOH, if it's okay with you for the Govenment of Mexico to ship 10% of its excess population here, would it be okay for China and India to send 10% of their excess population here too. That would only be 200,000,000 more people (not to mention their family members that would follow). posted 04/19/2008 at 19:01:15
Insisting On Free Trade Agreements Is Unethical
The War on Drugs is simply making a lot of bad people wealthy and helping to finance terrorists.
We can't stop human nature, and taking drugs is a common theme in all cultures. The answer is legalizing all, yes *ALL*, but only allowing adults to buy them from a pharmacy. Adults would have to apply for a license to buy these drugs. The price of the drugs would be low to break the gangs that import and sell them on street corners. A tax would by placed on the drug to fully fund rehab clinics, especially the ones that do the "overnight" cures using drugs that instantly end addiction (a person must be sedated, the withdrawal here, although brief is extremely painful if conscious). So these clinics would be no cost to addicts.
Any adult selling or giving drugs to a child is given a long prison term. A child selling drugs is given one pass on first arrest, offered rehab; on second arrest---prison! This ends sales to children and the creation of a new generation of addicts.
Illegality of drugs allows criminals to sell to children. But removing the adult buyer, children can not provide sufficient profit to maintain the gangs needed for street level sales. posted 04/19/2008 at 18:15:51
We can't stop human nature, and taking drugs is a common theme in all cultures. The answer is legalizing all, yes *ALL*, but only allowing adults to buy them from a pharmacy. Adults would have to apply for a license to buy these drugs. The price of the drugs would be low to break the gangs that import and sell them on street corners. A tax would by placed on the drug to fully fund rehab clinics, especially the ones that do the "overnight" cures using drugs that instantly end addiction (a person must be sedated, the withdrawal here, although brief is extremely painful if conscious). So these clinics would be no cost to addicts.
Any adult selling or giving drugs to a child is given a long prison term. A child selling drugs is given one pass on first arrest, offered rehab; on second arrest---prison! This ends sales to children and the creation of a new generation of addicts.
Illegality of drugs allows criminals to sell to children. But removing the adult buyer, children can not provide sufficient profit to maintain the gangs needed for street level sales. posted 04/19/2008 at 18:15:51
Roy Sekoff Discusses ABC's Democratic Debate on Verdict with Dan Abrams
The NBC "debates" were good? Dan....pot, kettle, black. Your program, your station, your reporting, is nothing to write home about. posted 04/18/2008 at 18:55:21
Important Questions For George Stephanopoulos To Ask John McCain This Sunday
so you didn't send you questions to ABC, big of you.......See why democrats seem to always lose the key elections? posted 04/18/2008 at 18:06:34
Krugman: Obama Clinging To A Stereotype
I've never seen his textbook but I can believe you. Anyone who says globalization is here to stay is a moron. The US can unilaterally withdraw China's "Most favored nation" status, unilaterally withdraw from the WTO, and unilaterally declare all "free trade" agreements null and void.
The next president should do each of those acts immediately on taking the oath of office. Arguing that such precipitous would be painful for America ignores the even worse pain that our present trade policy is leading to. posted 04/18/2008 at 16:54:21
The next president should do each of those acts immediately on taking the oath of office. Arguing that such precipitous would be painful for America ignores the even worse pain that our present trade policy is leading to. posted 04/18/2008 at 16:54:21
And you like McInsane? Why? posted 04/18/2008 at 16:44:12
Video: I Chat with Keith Olbermann About ABC Debate "Travesty"
I agree as to the now obvious lack of journalistic integrity on Olbermann's part. And I have e-mailed him to say I no longer watch him. But then I've always had a question of basic honesty about him. He'll mock celebrity reporting magazines but does that replusive Oddball segment where he holds up equally stupid people for ridicule as if it is funny. Funny, maybe to children who set fire to cats when they're bored. posted 04/19/2008 at 17:34:27
Carter's Hamas Hallucination
"...I admire Jimmy Carter, but on the question of Israel he is absolutely wrong..."
Carter is wrong, but not absolutely wrong. Israel does need to realize Palestinian nationhood has to occur. And as a consequence, the two Palestinian territories must become contiguious. Some Israel land must be turned over to the Palestinians to accomplish this. I think an absolute (or as absolute as possible) US guarantee of Israel's safefy must be part of such a step...stationing US troops (and UN troops under US control) along the agreed borders to end palestinian attacks. posted 04/18/2008 at 18:48:10
Carter is wrong, but not absolutely wrong. Israel does need to realize Palestinian nationhood has to occur. And as a consequence, the two Palestinian territories must become contiguious. Some Israel land must be turned over to the Palestinians to accomplish this. I think an absolute (or as absolute as possible) US guarantee of Israel's safefy must be part of such a step...stationing US troops (and UN troops under US control) along the agreed borders to end palestinian attacks. posted 04/18/2008 at 18:48:10
When was Palestine a nation? Arab nations never supported it as a nation even before 1948. posted 04/18/2008 at 18:41:11
Nash McCabe: Obama's Flag Pin Questioner
No, he was asked whatt your IQ score is. posted 04/18/2008 at 16:34:05
Assuming you've come to live in the US (if so, welcome) it is sad and revealing when an immigrant understands the situation better than someone born and educated here.
It is my opinion that McCabe is actually proof why school prayers and grade school pledges of allegiance are bad. They inculcate young minds into the substitution of symbols for real principles. posted 04/18/2008 at 16:32:19
It is my opinion that McCabe is actually proof why school prayers and grade school pledges of allegiance are bad. They inculcate young minds into the substitution of symbols for real principles. posted 04/18/2008 at 16:32:19
I didn't see the interaction but your observation is how Obama should have responsed. It would have shut down the question for the remainder of the campaign season. posted 04/18/2008 at 16:23:38
"...Why is it that we now judge our political leaders based on whether or not they put a symbol on their lapel rather than the substance of their character..."
"Why"? Because one indicator of a societal collapse is the use of symbols as replacements for the actions they are meant to rpresent. Bush and Cheney (as well as all rethugs) always wear their flag pins (to bed???). Anyone actually think they are **PATRIOTS**? posted 04/18/2008 at 16:20:39
"Why"? Because one indicator of a societal collapse is the use of symbols as replacements for the actions they are meant to rpresent. Bush and Cheney (as well as all rethugs) always wear their flag pins (to bed???). Anyone actually think they are **PATRIOTS**? posted 04/18/2008 at 16:20:39
Beyond Gotcha: In Search of Democratic Economics
I have used this example of why voters can't make logical decisions about taxes. This was on a PBS documentary about primates.
The mathematical abilities of primates (specifically chimpanzees) was tested. Two bowls of M&Ms were placed before a chimp. The first bowl the animal pointed to was given to a second chimp. No matter how many times this was repeated, the first chimp always pointed to the bowl with the most M&Ms.
Now the test was changed. The M&M were replaced by a little sign with a number. One bowl might have a "6" written on the little sign, the other a "3". The chimp learned a "6" meant more than a "3." **NOW!** the chimp was able to point to the smaller numeral first.
Humans suffer from roughly the same behavioral syndrome. When shown the abstract concept of pay more taxes now with higher benefits tomorrow versus lower taxes now and higher costs later, the humans can't reason their way through the question. posted 04/17/2008 at 21:39:49
The mathematical abilities of primates (specifically chimpanzees) was tested. Two bowls of M&Ms were placed before a chimp. The first bowl the animal pointed to was given to a second chimp. No matter how many times this was repeated, the first chimp always pointed to the bowl with the most M&Ms.
Now the test was changed. The M&M were replaced by a little sign with a number. One bowl might have a "6" written on the little sign, the other a "3". The chimp learned a "6" meant more than a "3." **NOW!** the chimp was able to point to the smaller numeral first.
Humans suffer from roughly the same behavioral syndrome. When shown the abstract concept of pay more taxes now with higher benefits tomorrow versus lower taxes now and higher costs later, the humans can't reason their way through the question. posted 04/17/2008 at 21:39:49
Bush On Iraq: "My Measure Of Success Is Victory - And Success"
Damn, that makes reading HuffPost worthwhile. posted 04/17/2008 at 20:20:14
GAO Slams Bush on Terrorism - Says Al Qaeda Attack Likely and We Have No Plan
Obviously you are part of the problem because you focus your two neurons on words and consider that an argument, You might as well say purple is a bad odor. Rational people grasp what the point is, you can take your thumbs out of your butt and your mouth.
We understand the point is to stop anyone using the tactic of terrorism.
For you, stupidity isn't a measuement, it's a state of being. posted 04/17/2008 at 21:54:14
We understand the point is to stop anyone using the tactic of terrorism.
For you, stupidity isn't a measuement, it's a state of being. posted 04/17/2008 at 21:54:14
David Brooks Praises ABC, Debate, Because He Lacks The Good Sense God Gave A Box Of Tulip Bulbs, Apparently
Oh my...someone who makes Bush 1/2 look positively intelligent and humble. posted 04/17/2008 at 20:38:20
Dick Cheney Subpoena Denied In Colorado Case
In your native language the word is "nein." A heel click adds a nice touch. posted 04/17/2008 at 22:24:33
McCain's Plan To Cut Earmarks Would Eliminate Aid To Israel
Well, sure gonna make you bigots and Hamas supporters real happy. Right, Herr Bobbie? posted 04/16/2008 at 19:34:33
Pure Goldwater
Won't do, gentlemen. Goldwater will be remembered as the man whose political thought gave rise to Nixon, Reagan, Bush 1, and finally Bush 1/2. Goldwater helped resurrect conservatism after conservatism led the nation into the Depression, supported Nazi Germany, demanded continued trade with Japan after it invaded China. Goldwater was part of the group that demanded we defend South Vietnam from the dirty ol' commies. posted 04/17/2008 at 01:03:12
Condi Must Go!
"....My "excuse"?? I have been there. I have seen the death and destruction and personal misery caused by terrorism...
Have you??
I don't think so...
Michale..."
I'm guessing you're implying Iraq. Can you differentiate between the deaths, injuries, and destruction caused by US forces and those caused by "terrorists"?
Are the deaths more humane if caused by US bullets and bombs. posted 04/16/2008 at 21:47:51
Have you??
I don't think so...
Michale..."
I'm guessing you're implying Iraq. Can you differentiate between the deaths, injuries, and destruction caused by US forces and those caused by "terrorists"?
Are the deaths more humane if caused by US bullets and bombs. posted 04/16/2008 at 21:47:51
"Don't forget FDR incarcerated thousands of American citizens without trial or rights and hundreds died..."
"Hundreds died"??? of what? Torture? Starvation? Denial of medical care?
"...Let me ask you something..
How would you feel about the headline, "US FEDERAL AGENTS TORTURE ADOLF HITLER TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT LIVES.... Or "US OFFICIALS TORTURE JOSEPH STALIN TO PREVENT A NUCLEAR BOMB GOING OFF IN LOS ANGELES"...."
Now I see the problem, you don't understand the difference between "think" and "feel". posted 04/16/2008 at 21:41:23
"Hundreds died"??? of what? Torture? Starvation? Denial of medical care?
"...Let me ask you something..
How would you feel about the headline, "US FEDERAL AGENTS TORTURE ADOLF HITLER TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT LIVES.... Or "US OFFICIALS TORTURE JOSEPH STALIN TO PREVENT A NUCLEAR BOMB GOING OFF IN LOS ANGELES"...."
Now I see the problem, you don't understand the difference between "think" and "feel". posted 04/16/2008 at 21:41:23
Ummm, such whether you're a terrorist? posted 04/16/2008 at 21:36:14
Hmmmmm, "torture" and "suck" in the same post. Sounds real Freudian to me. posted 04/16/2008 at 21:35:26
Meanwhile, you'll click on some S&M porn sites and do what comes posted 04/16/2008 at 21:28:20
Hmmmm, aren't you a terroist? I think so. A couple of seconds of waterboarding and we'd get the true out of you. posted 04/16/2008 at 21:12:51
Hillary Clinton On Southern Working Class Whites In 1995: "Screw 'Em"
Hogwash! It wasn't democrats, it was the MSM. No candidates but Hillary and Obama received news air time. Biden and Dodd nearly zero. Kucinch was laughed at; yet if you considered his platform without knowing whose it was, democrats ranked it the best.
Let's recall the really killer question for Kucinch: UFOs. He saw a UFO. He tried to explain it was only unindentified, not a spaceship. But the damage was done. Surprisingly, no astronomer will ever say the Earth has never been visited by aliens, just that there's no evidence. After all, we now know planet formation is easy, and there are around 200 billion stars in the galaxy...yet the reporter thought it was so cute to ask the question. Whereas the really telling question was the one asked of rethugs about whether they thought evolution is real. Anyone who said no to that question is too stupid to hold any office higher than dogcatcher. posted 04/16/2008 at 23:25:10
Let's recall the really killer question for Kucinch: UFOs. He saw a UFO. He tried to explain it was only unindentified, not a spaceship. But the damage was done. Surprisingly, no astronomer will ever say the Earth has never been visited by aliens, just that there's no evidence. After all, we now know planet formation is easy, and there are around 200 billion stars in the galaxy...yet the reporter thought it was so cute to ask the question. Whereas the really telling question was the one asked of rethugs about whether they thought evolution is real. Anyone who said no to that question is too stupid to hold any office higher than dogcatcher. posted 04/16/2008 at 23:25:10
Exactly. I guess I'm rather dumb because I keep assuming people must be smart enough to realize reach a conclusion like that. But...no, I keep being proven wrong about 99% of adults. posted 04/16/2008 at 22:53:24
The Obama Campaign: Consent of, or Contempt for, the People
While Wilson is on the wrong side of this "bitter small town voter" issue, he's not a "hack" either.
But to Mr. Wilson:
No, small towns have been hit the hardest by the changes rethugs....and Bill Clinton wrought through NAFTA and other phoney "free" trade agreements. As the US recovered from the Depression and WWII, church attendence declined quite about. I would guess over the last thirty years attendence has been rising as our economy has been declining. I believe it was Eisenhower who started the program of tariff reductions for imported cloth, as part of an economic development program for nations in danger of going communist. Several states such as Tennessee began, in the sixties, being hit hard as fabric manufacturers either went overseas or went under.
Which states are the most socially conservative? Which states are the most fundentalist? Which states are the most "we need our guns to prevent the damn government from taking away our freedom"? Which states have the strongest agricultural sector where illegal workers are depressing wages? posted 04/17/2008 at 00:36:13
But to Mr. Wilson:
No, small towns have been hit the hardest by the changes rethugs....and Bill Clinton wrought through NAFTA and other phoney "free" trade agreements. As the US recovered from the Depression and WWII, church attendence declined quite about. I would guess over the last thirty years attendence has been rising as our economy has been declining. I believe it was Eisenhower who started the program of tariff reductions for imported cloth, as part of an economic development program for nations in danger of going communist. Several states such as Tennessee began, in the sixties, being hit hard as fabric manufacturers either went overseas or went under.
Which states are the most socially conservative? Which states are the most fundentalist? Which states are the most "we need our guns to prevent the damn government from taking away our freedom"? Which states have the strongest agricultural sector where illegal workers are depressing wages? posted 04/17/2008 at 00:36:13
Lies and Consequences
Huh, you think defining Bill and Hillary as a "clan" lends gravitas to your rant? And you moan "...Right now, the Hillary lovers are eating shit and they don't even know that they are..." Right, you don't stoop to ugly, blowhard words to make a rational argument. At least, not too, too much.
You're so full of your own shit you can't smell it anymore.
I don't support Clinton, nor do I support Obama. Unfortunately, only after Edwards quit did I realize he was the one I would support. Too late now. posted 04/17/2008 at 01:22:34
You're so full of your own shit you can't smell it anymore.
I don't support Clinton, nor do I support Obama. Unfortunately, only after Edwards quit did I realize he was the one I would support. Too late now. posted 04/17/2008 at 01:22:34
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