May 13, 2008
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Necron99
Before Bush was elected, I was making $140,000 a year & had a lot of benefits. Today, working two part time jobs (with no bennies to speak of) I work much harder. If I'm lucky, I clear $35K/year. Much of this is going to pay off debt I accumulated when that seemed like the thing to do.
I've worked for big companies, small companies, owned my own & worked for the state. I've fired a gun, and I've enjoyed it--which isn't the same as thinking guns are great. I've travelled through much of Europe, Africa & North America & as far away as Singapore.
Oh yeah, I'm not here to argue, I say what I think & then I leave. Want an argument? Go find somebody else. I have opinions, not rigid standards that I must force everyone else to meet or I will not be able to relax.
& yes, that is a mote in my eye, thank you for noticing.
I've worked for big companies, small companies, owned my own & worked for the state. I've fired a gun, and I've enjoyed it--which isn't the same as thinking guns are great. I've travelled through much of Europe, Africa & North America & as far away as Singapore.
Oh yeah, I'm not here to argue, I say what I think & then I leave. Want an argument? Go find somebody else. I have opinions, not rigid standards that I must force everyone else to meet or I will not be able to relax.
& yes, that is a mote in my eye, thank you for noticing.
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Most Race-Baiting Column EVER! O'Reilly Uses Nearly Entire Column To Conjure Up A Race War Over Obama
Actually, now I think I may have mis-read GrainOSand, apologies if I have. posted 05/10/2008 at 15:15:28
Is it a problem for you when white people vote for a white candidate?
"no."?
...thought so. posted 05/10/2008 at 11:13:26
"no."?
...thought so. posted 05/10/2008 at 11:13:26
Truth Alert: McCain's Freudian Slip is Showing (and Very Telling)
I'm not sure what is more sad, that you (I suspect) are surrounded by people who would be swayed by this argument, or that you, yourself, consider that it holds any water. Many of the founding fathers had less connection (in the sense that you use it) to the United States than does Obama.
Xenophobia is sad for so many reasons. posted 05/10/2008 at 10:57:38
Xenophobia is sad for so many reasons. posted 05/10/2008 at 10:57:38
Spare Me Your Exits Polls
I suspect that the people you're talking about know why they vote the way they vote...why can't you figure it out (yes, I know your questions are rhetorical)?
African Americans vote heavily democratic since the republican party decided specifically, and as a matter of public record, to support 'the southern strategy.' I'm sure you just failed to notice that for the last forty years or so.
As for American Jews--perhaps they value social justice, and what's good for America more than fueling some of Israel's less helpful policies? But again, acknowledging that would compromise your worldview pretty badly wouldn't it? posted 05/10/2008 at 11:27:50
African Americans vote heavily democratic since the republican party decided specifically, and as a matter of public record, to support 'the southern strategy.' I'm sure you just failed to notice that for the last forty years or so.
As for American Jews--perhaps they value social justice, and what's good for America more than fueling some of Israel's less helpful policies? But again, acknowledging that would compromise your worldview pretty badly wouldn't it? posted 05/10/2008 at 11:27:50
Will Obama Win Enough White Votes to Beat McCain?
"The states where he won the primaries are mostly states that invariably end up in the GOP column in general elections."
Which means, of course, we have a chance of winning them, which would be nice.
Is he gonna lose california or new york or any other strong blue state--no. Or we can pick someone who can only win blue states. What stategy got the democrats gains in the last election--working all fifty states, and winning some we weren't sure we had a lock on--it'll work again, trust me.
& re your post on Obama's speech writers--you really should research before you post, I do believe one of JFK's writers is working for him--I could be wrong though, and too busy to check right now. posted 05/10/2008 at 13:32:19
Which means, of course, we have a chance of winning them, which would be nice.
Is he gonna lose california or new york or any other strong blue state--no. Or we can pick someone who can only win blue states. What stategy got the democrats gains in the last election--working all fifty states, and winning some we weren't sure we had a lock on--it'll work again, trust me.
& re your post on Obama's speech writers--you really should research before you post, I do believe one of JFK's writers is working for him--I could be wrong though, and too busy to check right now. posted 05/10/2008 at 13:32:19
The $3 Trillion Shopping Spree
Another conversation I don't want to get dragged into, but...
Put simply, and using the terms loosely, every other 'western democracy' provides more of a social safety net than we do, most provide some kind of universal health care, though rarely does this mean 1) that it's free, or 2) that it's government run (as opposed to government paid for). Now, these twenty odd countries are able to do this, and they are able to gain benefits because of prevention and economies of scale (and yes, some people may even be harmed by this 'one size fits all' health care), and they are able to do all of this without bankrupting themselves, or devaluing their currency to the point of madness.
Why can they accomplish this while we cannot?
Is it, perhaps, that there are entrenched interests in our country, with powerful friends, who would feel threatened by such a system? Is it that the obscene profits of big pharma might be endangered if the government was actively working to provide decent health care for all--rather than insane profits for a few?
Are you, are we, ultimately, Americans, or American'ts? posted 05/11/2008 at 15:50:16
Put simply, and using the terms loosely, every other 'western democracy' provides more of a social safety net than we do, most provide some kind of universal health care, though rarely does this mean 1) that it's free, or 2) that it's government run (as opposed to government paid for). Now, these twenty odd countries are able to do this, and they are able to gain benefits because of prevention and economies of scale (and yes, some people may even be harmed by this 'one size fits all' health care), and they are able to do all of this without bankrupting themselves, or devaluing their currency to the point of madness.
Why can they accomplish this while we cannot?
Is it, perhaps, that there are entrenched interests in our country, with powerful friends, who would feel threatened by such a system? Is it that the obscene profits of big pharma might be endangered if the government was actively working to provide decent health care for all--rather than insane profits for a few?
Are you, are we, ultimately, Americans, or American'ts? posted 05/11/2008 at 15:50:16
Bob Barr Is All That Stands Between Us And Darkest Night
"In fact the sheriffs department joked with me that if I shot someone I shoulf pull them into the house."
My uncle is a former cop (now retired) & his son is one to this day (btw, my uncle is a good man who gave people the benefit of a doubt & more than once took someone who he had an official contact with into his home & his church, my cousin, otoh, is a racist, who likes to let private citizens assault suspects who he "knows" are guilty & get drunk when he's camping & fire his service revolver into the darkness, but I digress). I have heard them both give this same peice of advice.
There are a number of inferences I could make here about police, gun owners, republicans, christians, but I'll stick to the facts as I understand them--I'll let others draw their own conclusions. posted 05/11/2008 at 12:39:40
My uncle is a former cop (now retired) & his son is one to this day (btw, my uncle is a good man who gave people the benefit of a doubt & more than once took someone who he had an official contact with into his home & his church, my cousin, otoh, is a racist, who likes to let private citizens assault suspects who he "knows" are guilty & get drunk when he's camping & fire his service revolver into the darkness, but I digress). I have heard them both give this same peice of advice.
There are a number of inferences I could make here about police, gun owners, republicans, christians, but I'll stick to the facts as I understand them--I'll let others draw their own conclusions. posted 05/11/2008 at 12:39:40
A Take on a Filly's Courage
Oh, come on.
How do you think dogs got to be the way they are? & why do you think that happened?
Do you think god made them that way?
Please, for the love of all that is rational, spend two minutes with google before you post. Science. Cause & effect. Adaption. Selective breeding. Historical context.
Please. posted 05/04/2008 at 16:14:25
How do you think dogs got to be the way they are? & why do you think that happened?
Do you think god made them that way?
Please, for the love of all that is rational, spend two minutes with google before you post. Science. Cause & effect. Adaption. Selective breeding. Historical context.
Please. posted 05/04/2008 at 16:14:25
Sunday Roundup
"Major combat operations in Iraq have ended."
Now, I realize this wasn't a lie--but it was stupid bravado which ignored the facts on the ground in favor of wishful thinking. It's great having a CEO president--whatever the news is, the news is good. One doesn't even have to listen to know what the spin will be. Or the actual information content: zero.
It wasn't about the battlegroup, or the Lincoln, it was clearly about the war...
"Major combat operations in Iraq have ended."
Mission Accomplished!
Now, let's all shoot our guns up into the air to celebrate. posted 05/04/2008 at 14:25:00
Now, I realize this wasn't a lie--but it was stupid bravado which ignored the facts on the ground in favor of wishful thinking. It's great having a CEO president--whatever the news is, the news is good. One doesn't even have to listen to know what the spin will be. Or the actual information content: zero.
It wasn't about the battlegroup, or the Lincoln, it was clearly about the war...
"Major combat operations in Iraq have ended."
Mission Accomplished!
Now, let's all shoot our guns up into the air to celebrate. posted 05/04/2008 at 14:25:00
An Army of Women
I understand your first and third paragraphs--but to the meat of your comment...what the hell are you talking about?
Canada? What? posted 05/03/2008 at 16:24:27
Canada? What? posted 05/03/2008 at 16:24:27
Margaret Thatcher. Eva Peron.
Purely biologically speaking: a uterus does make you slightly less likely to beat people to death with your own hands for disagreeing with you.
Beyond that, what it implies about your character, or a society you are helming is pretty much bupkiss. posted 05/03/2008 at 12:37:47
Purely biologically speaking: a uterus does make you slightly less likely to beat people to death with your own hands for disagreeing with you.
Beyond that, what it implies about your character, or a society you are helming is pretty much bupkiss. posted 05/03/2008 at 12:37:47
Another Tragic Anniversary
Let's count the straw men, shall we?
1 & 2. "the people who suffer from CDS (Civilian Disarmament Syndrome) do not care about crime."
3. "They would as soon see an innocent person killed as to have them saved by a person who legally wields a gun."
4. "To them if you killed a man who was breaking into your home you are a murderer."
5. "Understand if you own a gun to them you are the criminal and always will be."
Five really isn't too bad for six sentences--that's less than 100%! C'mon, other people on this thread can do much better. Keep up. posted 05/04/2008 at 16:24:51
1 & 2. "the people who suffer from CDS (Civilian Disarmament Syndrome) do not care about crime."
3. "They would as soon see an innocent person killed as to have them saved by a person who legally wields a gun."
4. "To them if you killed a man who was breaking into your home you are a murderer."
5. "Understand if you own a gun to them you are the criminal and always will be."
Five really isn't too bad for six sentences--that's less than 100%! C'mon, other people on this thread can do much better. Keep up. posted 05/04/2008 at 16:24:51
America: #1 in Bibles. #37 in Infant Mortality
What I think is particularly ironic, is that you think this construction is a tautology:
"'I think that presidents who start wars are murderers.'
What about the people who attack a nation and kill innocents; they should go un-punished?"
That you don't understand how fundamentally flawed your argument is, purely on the well supported, well sourced facts, is really very sad for you.
& for America, my lost country. posted 05/04/2008 at 16:37:17
"'I think that presidents who start wars are murderers.'
What about the people who attack a nation and kill innocents; they should go un-punished?"
That you don't understand how fundamentally flawed your argument is, purely on the well supported, well sourced facts, is really very sad for you.
& for America, my lost country. posted 05/04/2008 at 16:37:17
Two thirds of Americans can't name the four gospels or find Iraq on a map *with labels.*
A well informed electorate is a necessary precondition for real democracy.
What do we have? posted 05/04/2008 at 15:39:53
A well informed electorate is a necessary precondition for real democracy.
What do we have? posted 05/04/2008 at 15:39:53
Cop Acquittal in the Sean Bell Killing Was Inevitable
'They actively discourage anything that will reduce the number of "criminals", while at the same time taking credit for reducing "crime". Of course their method for reducing crime is convincing society to build huge prisons and then fill them with "criminals."'
I'm shocked. Shocked! posted 04/25/2008 at 16:41:12
I'm shocked. Shocked! posted 04/25/2008 at 16:41:12
Defining Obama
Several (brief) points:
1. As a godless liberal, I pretty much care who god damns as much as I care who the easter bunny has issues with.
2. America has 1) committed deliberate genocide against the native americans--reducing their population by more than 95% & stealing their land, 2) enslaved millions of others, and then treated them like dirt when they were freed, 3) is doing immense damage to the planet (I know you disagree, please feel free to let me know what Ben Stein thinks about the whole thing), 4) is hurting it's own people & millions throughout the world with our military & industrial policies...but hell, at least for the top 3% of America--things are GREAT. Why do I say all this--Jesus would tell you this behavior was unacceptable, he might even tell you that people who supported it (or brushed it under the rug) would go to hell--so the Rev is right on.
3. EIther you're not paying attention, or you're choosing to be obtuse--if you've watched even a couple minutes either before or after that clip you know that it's been taken deliberately & rediculously out of context.
Bye bye. posted 04/25/2008 at 17:43:22
1. As a godless liberal, I pretty much care who god damns as much as I care who the easter bunny has issues with.
2. America has 1) committed deliberate genocide against the native americans--reducing their population by more than 95% & stealing their land, 2) enslaved millions of others, and then treated them like dirt when they were freed, 3) is doing immense damage to the planet (I know you disagree, please feel free to let me know what Ben Stein thinks about the whole thing), 4) is hurting it's own people & millions throughout the world with our military & industrial policies...but hell, at least for the top 3% of America--things are GREAT. Why do I say all this--Jesus would tell you this behavior was unacceptable, he might even tell you that people who supported it (or brushed it under the rug) would go to hell--so the Rev is right on.
3. EIther you're not paying attention, or you're choosing to be obtuse--if you've watched even a couple minutes either before or after that clip you know that it's been taken deliberately & rediculously out of context.
Bye bye. posted 04/25/2008 at 17:43:22
Decide in Denver; That's What Conventions Are For
Dude--
The only one calling for riots is Rush, or did I miss something? & the riotors--if the majority aren't card carrying members of the redneck nation, I'll eat my hat.
The only good thing that would come from any of that is maybe finally the felon would go to jail--rare as that is for Republicans. posted 04/25/2008 at 15:54:01
The only one calling for riots is Rush, or did I miss something? & the riotors--if the majority aren't card carrying members of the redneck nation, I'll eat my hat.
The only good thing that would come from any of that is maybe finally the felon would go to jail--rare as that is for Republicans. posted 04/25/2008 at 15:54:01
Arianna on ABC's 20/20
*ahem* posted 04/25/2008 at 17:57:09
The Torture Memo and the Flag in the Lapel
You've clearly found the issue that will spell the end of the doomed Obama campaign--how deluded we have all been! I see it so clearly now!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, my eyes are open!
I have been tricked, but now you, you, have shown me the truth.
I'm sure you will be remembered as the savior of the Democratic party for a thousand years. posted 04/19/2008 at 17:40:02
Thank you, thank you, thank you, my eyes are open!
I have been tricked, but now you, you, have shown me the truth.
I'm sure you will be remembered as the savior of the Democratic party for a thousand years. posted 04/19/2008 at 17:40:02
Who Will be Thrown Under the Clinton Bus Next?
"I wanted him gone because of the time wasted and government taxes misspent in defending him and not seeking an expedient end to the controversy."
Oh c'mon, that was Clinton's fault?
Who do you think you're kidding? posted 04/19/2008 at 16:23:16
Oh c'mon, that was Clinton's fault?
Who do you think you're kidding? posted 04/19/2008 at 16:23:16
Hillary Clinton Slams MoveOn With Karl Rove's Lies
Don't have time or inclination to debate your other issues, and some are well taken, but I must quibble with this:
"Only three million members after almost 10 years worth of advertising and headlines is not progress according to my calculations ... "
C'mon. Building a 3 million member organization in ten years doesn't impress you? Let's see you do it. posted 04/19/2008 at 12:23:33
"Only three million members after almost 10 years worth of advertising and headlines is not progress according to my calculations ... "
C'mon. Building a 3 million member organization in ten years doesn't impress you? Let's see you do it. posted 04/19/2008 at 12:23:33
And Al Gore Helps John McCain into the White House
I can haz peer reviewed linkz now? posted 04/19/2008 at 13:57:17
Condi Must Go!
Why then did we execute Japanese soldiers for waterboarding our toops in WW2?
It was torture & war crimes then, but now it's a comfy chair & fluffy pillows?
Please. You & Michael are embarrassing yourselves. posted 04/16/2008 at 17:15:03
It was torture & war crimes then, but now it's a comfy chair & fluffy pillows?
Please. You & Michael are embarrassing yourselves. posted 04/16/2008 at 17:15:03
I realize this constitutes "feeding the trolls," but once more, and then I'll leave Michale and his multiple log-ins to stir as much trouble as he wants...
"A terrorist is a terrorist is a terrorist.. There is NOTHING romantic about a terrorist..."
You mean like the Bosten Tea Party, you mean American irregulars shooting British troops from behind the rocks and trees? You mean like the french resistance in WWII? Terrorists? Really?
Seem like freedom fighters to me, but what do I know? I'm just a bleeding heart liberal with my head up my ass.
Grow up. posted 04/16/2008 at 17:04:20
"A terrorist is a terrorist is a terrorist.. There is NOTHING romantic about a terrorist..."
You mean like the Bosten Tea Party, you mean American irregulars shooting British troops from behind the rocks and trees? You mean like the french resistance in WWII? Terrorists? Really?
Seem like freedom fighters to me, but what do I know? I'm just a bleeding heart liberal with my head up my ass.
Grow up. posted 04/16/2008 at 17:04:20
"Don't forget FDR incarcerated thousands of American citizens without trial or rights and hundreds died..." & this supports your point how?
When, exactly, did we arrest Stalin & Hitler? Bloody good job I say! I also wouldn't mind if we tortured Darth Vader.
That whole "innocent until proven guilty" thing is sure inconvenient, ain't it? posted 04/16/2008 at 15:48:26
When, exactly, did we arrest Stalin & Hitler? Bloody good job I say! I also wouldn't mind if we tortured Darth Vader.
That whole "innocent until proven guilty" thing is sure inconvenient, ain't it? posted 04/16/2008 at 15:48:26
The Obama Campaign: Consent of, or Contempt for, the People
No...see...she was tricked...TRICKED...by George W. Bush. He FOOLED her. Lead her down the garden path with his honied, deceptive words about war as a last resort.
She's a dupe, a patsy, a rube, a maroon. That's the story I'm supposed to believe, right? posted 04/16/2008 at 15:35:53
She's a dupe, a patsy, a rube, a maroon. That's the story I'm supposed to believe, right? posted 04/16/2008 at 15:35:53
Berlusconi Is Back
Hey, four strawmen in three sentences--I'm not sure I even knew that was possible.
& your newest poster boy for conservatism is Berlusconi? *blech* posted 04/16/2008 at 14:03:28
& your newest poster boy for conservatism is Berlusconi? *blech* posted 04/16/2008 at 14:03:28
Obama Exclusive (Audio): On V.P And Foreign Policy, Courting the Working Class, and Hard-Pressed Pennsylvanians
Buzz...please describe to me, in objective terms, the skin tone & level of wealth of the Pharisee high priest & the roman governor in the time of Christ.
& the bible says "Jesus had hair like 'lamb's wool'"--what color would you guess his skin was? posted 04/12/2008 at 16:59:42
& the bible says "Jesus had hair like 'lamb's wool'"--what color would you guess his skin was? posted 04/12/2008 at 16:59:42
Regarding The Tom Joyner Morning Show
Betsy--I agree mostly with you say, and I would love an atheist president, but it seems to me that this is the deal:
1. None of them are going to support gay marriage--it's a non-starter in the good ol' US of A.
2. While we may have started out with deist presidents, we won't see another in my life time & certainly not an atheist--I recently saw a poll that said Americans trust muslims more than atheists--and we all know how fond the bible belt is of muslims.
3. For the forseeable future, it's real bible thumpers or fake bible thumpers for president--no third option. SO pick your poison, or vote with your feet.
I know if I can out of debt &/or get a decent job in Europe, I'm gone--(to borrow from another poster somewhere on ths site) before I "find myself an extra in 'The Handmaid's tale'" posted 04/13/2008 at 15:27:45
1. None of them are going to support gay marriage--it's a non-starter in the good ol' US of A.
2. While we may have started out with deist presidents, we won't see another in my life time & certainly not an atheist--I recently saw a poll that said Americans trust muslims more than atheists--and we all know how fond the bible belt is of muslims.
3. For the forseeable future, it's real bible thumpers or fake bible thumpers for president--no third option. SO pick your poison, or vote with your feet.
I know if I can out of debt &/or get a decent job in Europe, I'm gone--(to borrow from another poster somewhere on ths site) before I "find myself an extra in 'The Handmaid's tale'" posted 04/13/2008 at 15:27:45
350 Is The Most Important Number of Your Lifetime
Ya know...if I didn't have a life or a job, I would sit down and start pointing out all of the logical & scientific fallacies that you've managed to cram into a couple hundred words, but I don't. I wish I did--it's my future (& your children) you're screwing around with to defend exxon or make yourself feel big or whatever your selfish motivation is...
Mebbe I'll come back later--though there are too many of you & to little time. Let's hope someone with more time than me has time. I hate to let this just sit here,,,oozing misinformation over everything. posted 04/12/2008 at 15:50:43
Mebbe I'll come back later--though there are too many of you & to little time. Let's hope someone with more time than me has time. I hate to let this just sit here,,,oozing misinformation over everything. posted 04/12/2008 at 15:50:43
Ben Stein: Front Man for Creationism's Manufactroversy
I can't speak for gods, but with people, and animals, the one rule that does hold true is "the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior."
If I applied this to Jehovah, I might expect, for instance, smitings, destruction of cities, pillars of fire, etc. They seem to be sorely lacking from the descriptions of all credible witnesses for all of recorded history. Nor does their seem to be any evidence of them being dug up by anthropologists or geologists--all the evidence seems to point to a multi-billion year process of slow change. posted 04/13/2008 at 17:58:45
If I applied this to Jehovah, I might expect, for instance, smitings, destruction of cities, pillars of fire, etc. They seem to be sorely lacking from the descriptions of all credible witnesses for all of recorded history. Nor does their seem to be any evidence of them being dug up by anthropologists or geologists--all the evidence seems to point to a multi-billion year process of slow change. posted 04/13/2008 at 17:58:45
Obama: No Surprise That Hard-Pressed Pennsylvanians Turn Bitter
As the only employee, I do sure seem to bear some of the responsibility...=D posted 04/13/2008 at 16:39:09
I support Obama. I am bitter. I am also former CEO of a badly managed political T-shirt company.
If you have a relationship with a print shop, you can turn around an order within a day. It's also possible stickers are be advertised that may not have been printed yet.
Non-issue, I'm sorry.
Never ascribe to conspiracy what can be explained by simple incompetence (or in this case, opportunism) posted 04/13/2008 at 14:47:31
If you have a relationship with a print shop, you can turn around an order within a day. It's also possible stickers are be advertised that may not have been printed yet.
Non-issue, I'm sorry.
Never ascribe to conspiracy what can be explained by simple incompetence (or in this case, opportunism) posted 04/13/2008 at 14:47:31
I don't know why I waste my time...it's perverse, but a few quick responses:
2. What is dangerously low? 5000? 2000? C'mon. How many planets will we have to destroy to restore order?
3. Way to misquote. Keep it up, you might fool somebody.
4. How does "singling out my enjoyment of religion and firearms" insult you? It seems like something you're proud of. Good for you.
5. & again, selective listening/reading on your part. Some might call it lying.
& then you end with a strawman I could set on fire from here.
Tiresome. Which doesn't mean it will stop, ever. Welcome to the post factual world. Bleh. posted 04/12/2008 at 16:27:12
2. What is dangerously low? 5000? 2000? C'mon. How many planets will we have to destroy to restore order?
3. Way to misquote. Keep it up, you might fool somebody.
4. How does "singling out my enjoyment of religion and firearms" insult you? It seems like something you're proud of. Good for you.
5. & again, selective listening/reading on your part. Some might call it lying.
& then you end with a strawman I could set on fire from here.
Tiresome. Which doesn't mean it will stop, ever. Welcome to the post factual world. Bleh. posted 04/12/2008 at 16:27:12
"I know for a fact he gutted the military..."
Would that be the same military that still has a budget equal to all the other military budgets on EARTH, combined?
...thought so. posted 04/12/2008 at 16:04:49
Would that be the same military that still has a budget equal to all the other military budgets on EARTH, combined?
...thought so. posted 04/12/2008 at 16:04:49
Dude...look at a census sometime.
More guns per capita than any other nation on earth, maybe more in total also--funny how that's true of our prison poulation as well.
More "Christians" (& more "red letter" ones) than any western nation. Awful science education. Falling standard of living. Chinese producing ten engineers for each one we produce.
Our moment is fleeting--but we don't have to go down the tubes yet.
I'll take a little truth over none-at-all. posted 04/12/2008 at 15:01:33
More guns per capita than any other nation on earth, maybe more in total also--funny how that's true of our prison poulation as well.
More "Christians" (& more "red letter" ones) than any western nation. Awful science education. Falling standard of living. Chinese producing ten engineers for each one we produce.
Our moment is fleeting--but we don't have to go down the tubes yet.
I'll take a little truth over none-at-all. posted 04/12/2008 at 15:01:33
Yeah...that Jimmy Carter...more progress towards peace in the middle east than any president before or after, squandered by petty men playing partisan politics here & there...told us the truth about oil and OPEC, and we ignored him & are paying the price for it...only non-hypocrite to hold the WH in my lifetime...builds houses for poor people...jeez, what a maroon.
We've only got one shot--the world is shitty because people can't see what's best for them right in front of their faces...wake up, please. posted 04/12/2008 at 13:10:02
We've only got one shot--the world is shitty because people can't see what's best for them right in front of their faces...wake up, please. posted 04/12/2008 at 13:10:02
American Idol "Shout to the Lord" Controversy and Results
Nah...they'd just stick him in a "free speech zone" half a mile from the flow of traffic...and we'd all be too busy talking about American Idol to notice.
"Problem" solved & everybody can go to bed with a clean conscience. posted 04/12/2008 at 12:34:26
"Problem" solved & everybody can go to bed with a clean conscience. posted 04/12/2008 at 12:34:26
The killers who call themselves Christians (you can often spot them because they have a conspicuous cross around their neck), as opposed to actual Christians, prefer their killing long distance.
No one blowing their last breath in your face. No blood on the shoes. No stain on the conscience. posted 04/11/2008 at 12:35:58
No one blowing their last breath in your face. No blood on the shoes. No stain on the conscience. posted 04/11/2008 at 12:35:58
Speaking of Compassion
Are you familiar with the phrase"holier than thou"? posted 04/11/2008 at 13:11:17
What They're Really Fighting for in Tibet
I'm sure the way China is running things now is much fairer.
Look, at best, you're some kind of serious lefty (me too, for the most part) who's bought into Chinese nationalist propaganda--which is too bad--you are like somebody "helping" America "civilize" Africans & Native Americans--and I'll have none of it.
Worst case...well, let's not go there. I don't really want to have a dialog with you, thank you, I'll be coming in assuming you to be dishonest or misguided--not much room for constructive talk. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:35:08
Look, at best, you're some kind of serious lefty (me too, for the most part) who's bought into Chinese nationalist propaganda--which is too bad--you are like somebody "helping" America "civilize" Africans & Native Americans--and I'll have none of it.
Worst case...well, let's not go there. I don't really want to have a dialog with you, thank you, I'll be coming in assuming you to be dishonest or misguided--not much room for constructive talk. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:35:08
Thanks for the "party" line...
I'll root for the underdogs thank you--even if they aren't all saints, they still tend to be getting screwed by some imperialist power... posted 04/11/2008 at 13:55:18
I'll root for the underdogs thank you--even if they aren't all saints, they still tend to be getting screwed by some imperialist power... posted 04/11/2008 at 13:55:18
To Get Elected, Obama Must Cater To White Racists. Really?
Google is your friend. There are two million Americans in jail. I'm pretty sure that's both more per capita & more overall than any other country, but it's hardly one and four.
Please think before you post. posted 04/09/2008 at 16:28:34
Please think before you post. posted 04/09/2008 at 16:28:34
McCain Told Me 100 Years
Seems like they're playing your game Steve. Here in the post fact world.
Seems to me both Jesus and Buddha said that the only way to stop this kind of thig is to act above it, take the blows, and hope eventually your opponent feels guilty enough to stop. I try that once in a while but I can't maintain it, I'm too petty.
How about you? posted 04/13/2008 at 16:47:40
Seems to me both Jesus and Buddha said that the only way to stop this kind of thig is to act above it, take the blows, and hope eventually your opponent feels guilty enough to stop. I try that once in a while but I can't maintain it, I'm too petty.
How about you? posted 04/13/2008 at 16:47:40
Who Can Beat McCain?
Just off the top of my head (& I can't speak for Slone or anyone else)...
I'd vote for Joni Mitchell in a second (though she's Canadian) or Donna Frye (almost mayor of San Diego)...there's also a buddhist professor out at UCSD I'd be glad to have run (apologies, her name escapes me)...and there are some female congress critters I'd be perfectly happy with...
...I didn't say any of this was terribly likely in the next few years, but I'd vote for 'em & be proud to have 'em represent me. posted 04/06/2008 at 17:58:44
I'd vote for Joni Mitchell in a second (though she's Canadian) or Donna Frye (almost mayor of San Diego)...there's also a buddhist professor out at UCSD I'd be glad to have run (apologies, her name escapes me)...and there are some female congress critters I'd be perfectly happy with...
...I didn't say any of this was terribly likely in the next few years, but I'd vote for 'em & be proud to have 'em represent me. posted 04/06/2008 at 17:58:44
On Obama Not Going to Memphis
Juan Williams is to Ray Suarez as Jonah Goldberg is to William F. Buckley, Jr. posted 04/05/2008 at 11:33:10
For Shame: U.S. Army Failed To Properly Test Our Troops' Body Armor
I can haz link nowz? posted 04/05/2008 at 10:34:31
The Biofuel Boom
Let's see:
He is wrong, on several things. But it's fish or cut bait so I'm voting for him.
Yes, I am a liberal...oooh, you nailed me on that one.
Please stop shouting. posted 04/06/2008 at 13:51:02
He is wrong, on several things. But it's fish or cut bait so I'm voting for him.
Yes, I am a liberal...oooh, you nailed me on that one.
Please stop shouting. posted 04/06/2008 at 13:51:02
I see you like playing 'top of the comments.'
Let me repeat how I answered you before (I don't have time to track down every gadfly remark of yours so I'll stick to the big ones near the top):
"Ok, you on the far left won. Global warming got worse. Can we undo the mess you created?"
....keep repeating that nonsense long enough, mebbe someone will believe you.
The far left didn't win. The far left only wins after complete economic collapse, generally speaking.
Who did win then? I'd say if we 'follow the money' we'd see that big Ag won...and the MICC, as usual.
Meet the new boss. posted 04/06/2008 at 13:39:52
Let me repeat how I answered you before (I don't have time to track down every gadfly remark of yours so I'll stick to the big ones near the top):
"Ok, you on the far left won. Global warming got worse. Can we undo the mess you created?"
....keep repeating that nonsense long enough, mebbe someone will believe you.
The far left didn't win. The far left only wins after complete economic collapse, generally speaking.
Who did win then? I'd say if we 'follow the money' we'd see that big Ag won...and the MICC, as usual.
Meet the new boss. posted 04/06/2008 at 13:39:52
"Ok, you on the far left won. Global warming got worse. Can we undo the mess you created?"
....keep repeating that nonsense long enough, mebbe someone will believe you.
The far left didn't win. The far left only wins after complete economic collapse, generally speaking.
Who did win then? I'd say if we 'follow the money' we'd see that big Ag won...and the MICC, as usual.
Meet the new boss. posted 04/06/2008 at 13:18:00
....keep repeating that nonsense long enough, mebbe someone will believe you.
The far left didn't win. The far left only wins after complete economic collapse, generally speaking.
Who did win then? I'd say if we 'follow the money' we'd see that big Ag won...and the MICC, as usual.
Meet the new boss. posted 04/06/2008 at 13:18:00
Um...what states are those? posted 04/06/2008 at 12:12:42
Bomb, Bomb, Iran?
Nice ad hom, so nice, you had to post it twice.
This is why I don't bother to have discussions with people on these boards.
(& not to say I'm not guilty of the same thing--though I made no attack on you here).
Anytime you want to have a discussion, ping me, you want to throw stones--go play with a republican. posted 04/05/2008 at 12:46:39
This is why I don't bother to have discussions with people on these boards.
(& not to say I'm not guilty of the same thing--though I made no attack on you here).
Anytime you want to have a discussion, ping me, you want to throw stones--go play with a republican. posted 04/05/2008 at 12:46:39
"Khomeini CHOSE U.S. and the West as the enemy"
Let's see...who did Khomeini take over from?
That would be the Shah. Who 'elected' the Shah to run Iran?
Oh yeah, the CIA.
Now...who 'chose' who to be enemies with?
Google 'blowback' posted 04/05/2008 at 11:19:29
Let's see...who did Khomeini take over from?
That would be the Shah. Who 'elected' the Shah to run Iran?
Oh yeah, the CIA.
Now...who 'chose' who to be enemies with?
Google 'blowback' posted 04/05/2008 at 11:19:29
Pass It On: 75% of Pro-Choice Voters Need to Know the Truth -- John McCain Does Not Support a Woman's Right to Choose
While I think your goal of getting us all to worry/consider/appreciate more about the people around us is a great one--and I agree--many people act as if the people around them are just props in their own private play--you're wrong about the reasons, and wrong in your analysis.
I am my body, that's all that I am. I'm pretty sure all you are is your body. Show me a picture of a soul, or a dead one in formaldehyde, and we'll talk. posted 04/04/2008 at 12:38:34
I am my body, that's all that I am. I'm pretty sure all you are is your body. Show me a picture of a soul, or a dead one in formaldehyde, and we'll talk. posted 04/04/2008 at 12:38:34
Obama Risks Alienating Clinton Women and Blue-Collar Supporters
"I have great faith in the American people"
Hate to tell you, but you just slipped into an alternate reality...here, the American people (at least for the last several decades) punish intelligence, honesty & foresight. Pandering to the lowest common denominator, that shit they like.
As the SubGenii say, "Act like a dumbshit, and they'll treat you like an equal." posted 04/02/2008 at 15:37:12
Hate to tell you, but you just slipped into an alternate reality...here, the American people (at least for the last several decades) punish intelligence, honesty & foresight. Pandering to the lowest common denominator, that shit they like.
As the SubGenii say, "Act like a dumbshit, and they'll treat you like an equal." posted 04/02/2008 at 15:37:12
Hillary And Bill: We Aren't Going Anywhere
I've seen you make this same comment half a dozen places now.
How do you think we're going to get two dollar gas? Make OPEC only charge us $50 a barrel, subsidize it on the backs of the poor? Not gonna happen.
Here's the deal: we don't run anything. We don't set prices. We are the customer (in republican terms, we are the 'mark'*)--we pay what it costs or we go home empty handed.
Somebody else been doing your shopping your whole life or...?
*I understand, btw, that Adams said, "Everything is worth what it's puchaser will pay," but that assumes a free market--and not a corporate welfare state. posted 03/29/2008 at 15:19:03
How do you think we're going to get two dollar gas? Make OPEC only charge us $50 a barrel, subsidize it on the backs of the poor? Not gonna happen.
Here's the deal: we don't run anything. We don't set prices. We are the customer (in republican terms, we are the 'mark'*)--we pay what it costs or we go home empty handed.
Somebody else been doing your shopping your whole life or...?
*I understand, btw, that Adams said, "Everything is worth what it's puchaser will pay," but that assumes a free market--and not a corporate welfare state. posted 03/29/2008 at 15:19:03
Stop-Loss: This Generation's Deer Hunter
Not with a bang, but a whimper... posted 03/28/2008 at 13:41:12
"Countdown" with Keith Olbermann Turns Five: Hurting Democrats November Chances?
Here's how it will play out:
1. After a tough fight, Obama gets the nomination
2. Hillary, Gore, Edwards all come out & say, let's win one for the team
3. The vast majority of that 28% realizes half a loaf is better than none, and votes for O.
4. We take the white house, the people's house, & we make gains in the senate
5. Globalization slows a little, maybe we get better healthcare, we make some mild environmental gains.
Really not bad, hunh? & all this wailing & gnashing of teeth will prove for naught. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:50:02
1. After a tough fight, Obama gets the nomination
2. Hillary, Gore, Edwards all come out & say, let's win one for the team
3. The vast majority of that 28% realizes half a loaf is better than none, and votes for O.
4. We take the white house, the people's house, & we make gains in the senate
5. Globalization slows a little, maybe we get better healthcare, we make some mild environmental gains.
Really not bad, hunh? & all this wailing & gnashing of teeth will prove for naught. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:50:02
Rice Prices Jump 30 Per Cent To All-Time High
Revise history much?
First, you clearly are unfamiliar with the things you claim familiarity with...here's a hint: Soviet "communism" (as well as most other flavors) operated on "Five Year Plans." How's your memory on the rest of your points?
Ethanol is good...if it's done rationally, like, in say Brazil, where there is a net gain in energy using their process. Here, the debate has been distorted by Big Ag (Monsanto & their ilk) as almost everything is distorted by big business. So...massive subsidies for corn based ethanol for US farmers in new ag bill, rising corn prices (as there isn't enough corn to go around between food & fuel--per the plan), massive profits for all the big factory farmers--US & Mexican consumers get screwed as usual--and you're right, corn based ethanol is an energy loser in the grand scheme of things.
Not the environmentalists. Corporate welfare. Corporate criminals, as usual.
& that's how you like it. posted 03/29/2008 at 13:26:42
First, you clearly are unfamiliar with the things you claim familiarity with...here's a hint: Soviet "communism" (as well as most other flavors) operated on "Five Year Plans." How's your memory on the rest of your points?
Ethanol is good...if it's done rationally, like, in say Brazil, where there is a net gain in energy using their process. Here, the debate has been distorted by Big Ag (Monsanto & their ilk) as almost everything is distorted by big business. So...massive subsidies for corn based ethanol for US farmers in new ag bill, rising corn prices (as there isn't enough corn to go around between food & fuel--per the plan), massive profits for all the big factory farmers--US & Mexican consumers get screwed as usual--and you're right, corn based ethanol is an energy loser in the grand scheme of things.
Not the environmentalists. Corporate welfare. Corporate criminals, as usual.
& that's how you like it. posted 03/29/2008 at 13:26:42
Buried Lede Department: Why No Presidential Candidate Says Anything of Substance About the Disaster in New Orleans
Thank you for rolling out this tiresome straw man (please google)...no one is talking about the government *providing health* care. We are talking about the government paying for it--"single payer"--get it--the name means what it says--I know this is different from things like "the clear skies act" from the Bush administration--it's hard to extrapolate how well a government can run if people care about it working, if you use as your model one run by people who hate government and want nothing better than to prove how useless it is.
Apologies for the run on sentence, I'm supposed to be working. posted 03/29/2008 at 16:37:45
Apologies for the run on sentence, I'm supposed to be working. posted 03/29/2008 at 16:37:45
Clinton Owes Obama An Apology
"If this is the type of thing that is being preached in black churches then we are in for a frightening future."
In terms of the big picture, the stuff he asserts in no crazier than that being preached in *any* invisible sky fairy worship house.
Intelligent politicans (like all three of our candidates) pay lip service to it sometwhere & then go about their lives as if it has little or no meaning.
Just like you. posted 03/26/2008 at 16:18:50
In terms of the big picture, the stuff he asserts in no crazier than that being preached in *any* invisible sky fairy worship house.
Intelligent politicans (like all three of our candidates) pay lip service to it sometwhere & then go about their lives as if it has little or no meaning.
Just like you. posted 03/26/2008 at 16:18:50
Elizabeth Banks Cast As Laura Bush In Oliver Stone Movie
Um...you haven't been following Oliver Stone's career, have you...? posted 03/26/2008 at 17:21:58
Breaking: Condi Rice Flirts With VP Possibility -- Speaks to Grover Norquist's Wednesday Group Meeting
...and then what happened, mister truth teller? posted 03/26/2008 at 16:23:32
The Dao Of My Dog
No, no, no...you're completely wrong. It's *clear* that his invisible sky fairy is *real* & all other invisible sky fairies are nefarious lies made up by charlatans...it's so simple. Why can't you see it? & he has a link--nobody with a link would ever be mistaken. posted 03/26/2008 at 15:38:24
Reading The Pictures: Before I Could Explain
Beyond the obvious irony...that he represents our country & they, theirs, and that there is no understanding, no information flow...that the ideals that we fought for, may not be that different from the ideas in the minds of the people shooting at us--which obviously struck the soldier, obviously strikes us, another level intrudes for me. The children have no idea what the picture is...my guess is because the parents didn't buy it out of any love of American "ideals" or of us, but for the same reason that they used to buy pictures of Saddam, the same reason people used to buy pictures of Lenin in the Soviet Union...so when the heavily armed men enter your home without just cause, they don't just start shooting people...
Battle not with monsters... posted 03/24/2008 at 11:38:15
Battle not with monsters... posted 03/24/2008 at 11:38:15
A Collection Of Hateful Comments That Can Be Found On Fox News' Website
There is a link to the story.
I found it. Why can't you? posted 03/21/2008 at 16:39:38
I found it. Why can't you? posted 03/21/2008 at 16:39:38
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