May 21, 2008
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Rebranding America: How to Win Friends Abroad and Influence Nations
Dr. Shearer,
I think it is important to add something to the public diplomacy component, which is sorely lacking in this paper.
In the nineties, the US government eliminated the American Centers abroad. I can't emphasize enough what a horrible mistake this was.
I have traveled throughout the world and most foreigners I have spoken to tell me that this was their one positive link to the US in their own countries, outside of the mass media.
Where I have traveled, the Geothe Institute, the British Council. Alliance Francaise, the Japanese Foundation, the Cervantes Institute--the foreign equivalents to the American Centers-- have played key rolls in fostering international relations, at least at the people to people level.
US embassies abroad are like fortresses and the staff are inhospitable. They are not communities for foreigners to come into contact with Americans. Instead, they are more like foreign castles defending their turf.
People to people relations that have nothing to do with commerce and defense need to be fostered between Americans and foreigners. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:37:58
I think it is important to add something to the public diplomacy component, which is sorely lacking in this paper.
In the nineties, the US government eliminated the American Centers abroad. I can't emphasize enough what a horrible mistake this was.
I have traveled throughout the world and most foreigners I have spoken to tell me that this was their one positive link to the US in their own countries, outside of the mass media.
Where I have traveled, the Geothe Institute, the British Council. Alliance Francaise, the Japanese Foundation, the Cervantes Institute--the foreign equivalents to the American Centers-- have played key rolls in fostering international relations, at least at the people to people level.
US embassies abroad are like fortresses and the staff are inhospitable. They are not communities for foreigners to come into contact with Americans. Instead, they are more like foreign castles defending their turf.
People to people relations that have nothing to do with commerce and defense need to be fostered between Americans and foreigners. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:37:58
Obama Calls Reporter 'Sweetie' In Michigan
I don't think the word 'sweetie" is offensive.
What is more troubling is that this dolt didn't answer a legitimate question.
Next thing you know this empty suit will be doing the Reagan "I can't hear you" cup to the ears. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:15:31
What is more troubling is that this dolt didn't answer a legitimate question.
Next thing you know this empty suit will be doing the Reagan "I can't hear you" cup to the ears. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:15:31
Hillary And The Racist Gap
I find it fascinating that if you are white and vote for Hillary you are a racist, but if you are black and vote for Obama you are not a racist.
You Obama Thugocrats never cease to amaze me with your idiocy and hypocrisy.
If you want to frame this general election as a race between Black Obama and White McCain, and anybody who votes for McCain is a racist, you will get a pouncing in the general that will make your head spin.
Begala is right, and you can call him every nasty name in the book, but you can't win a general election solely by winning the Black vote and the liberal intelligentsia vote. It is a mathematical impossibility.
But then, most Obama Thugocrats are so stupid that they think 2 + 2 = 5. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:59:27
You Obama Thugocrats never cease to amaze me with your idiocy and hypocrisy.
If you want to frame this general election as a race between Black Obama and White McCain, and anybody who votes for McCain is a racist, you will get a pouncing in the general that will make your head spin.
Begala is right, and you can call him every nasty name in the book, but you can't win a general election solely by winning the Black vote and the liberal intelligentsia vote. It is a mathematical impossibility.
But then, most Obama Thugocrats are so stupid that they think 2 + 2 = 5. posted 05/14/2008 at 13:59:27
The Israel I Was Fighting For
When did I say he didn't have a right to express an opinion?
I just think it is hypocritical as an Israeli to wring one's hand about the survival of the state of Israel and rant about American liberal anti-Semites when you have forsaken the country you defend so passionately to live in comfort in the US(with all the liberal Israel haters to boot).
And I think it is absurd when Israelis and American Jews in the US rant about Israel's survival when their only commitment to its survival is ranting. If Israel's survival is truly at stake, why do thousands of Israelis flee from it every year?
If the survival of the Jewish people was really at stake, it seems strange to me choose comfort and materialism in the US over the possible extinction of your country.
Or maybe Etzioni is just acting hysterical for no good reason at all. posted 05/13/2008 at 16:07:44
I just think it is hypocritical as an Israeli to wring one's hand about the survival of the state of Israel and rant about American liberal anti-Semites when you have forsaken the country you defend so passionately to live in comfort in the US(with all the liberal Israel haters to boot).
And I think it is absurd when Israelis and American Jews in the US rant about Israel's survival when their only commitment to its survival is ranting. If Israel's survival is truly at stake, why do thousands of Israelis flee from it every year?
If the survival of the Jewish people was really at stake, it seems strange to me choose comfort and materialism in the US over the possible extinction of your country.
Or maybe Etzioni is just acting hysterical for no good reason at all. posted 05/13/2008 at 16:07:44
I always find it fascinating how Israelis in the US love to defend Israel's right to be a ethno-nationist state which deserves the right to preserve its Jewishness by the barrel of a gun while sitting in comfort in the US, then have the audacity to talk about liberal anti-Semitism.
How many Israelis have abandoned Israel to live abroad like Etzioni, who lives in the US? Tens of thousands.
Etzioni and many American Jews want to continue stealing more Palestinian from afar.
Why? You don't even bother to live in Israel. The Palestinians are stuck there. They don't have the luxury to emigrate to the US to pontificate about how the world hates them. That right seems to be a realm exclusive to Jews.
Is Israel a homeland for Jews or a Jewish Disneyland which is OK to visit once in awhile but forget about committing to it? posted 05/13/2008 at 14:06:14
How many Israelis have abandoned Israel to live abroad like Etzioni, who lives in the US? Tens of thousands.
Etzioni and many American Jews want to continue stealing more Palestinian from afar.
Why? You don't even bother to live in Israel. The Palestinians are stuck there. They don't have the luxury to emigrate to the US to pontificate about how the world hates them. That right seems to be a realm exclusive to Jews.
Is Israel a homeland for Jews or a Jewish Disneyland which is OK to visit once in awhile but forget about committing to it? posted 05/13/2008 at 14:06:14
Obama Muslim Smear Resurfaces: NYT Op-Ed Tags Obama As Muslim 'Apostate'
Did you read the original NYT piece? It had nothing to do with America. and freedom of religion.
It has to do with Obama going abroad as president and the threat to his security and our security.
Pay attention and wake up. posted 05/13/2008 at 01:00:54
It has to do with Obama going abroad as president and the threat to his security and our security.
Pay attention and wake up. posted 05/13/2008 at 01:00:54
Unlike most Americans, I have actually been outside the US.
Spent years in North Africa, the Middle East, and South East Asia where millions of Muslims live.
I may not be a scholar or an expert, but I think I have spent time with enough Muslims and learned from enough sources the tenets of their religion. posted 05/13/2008 at 00:45:23
Spent years in North Africa, the Middle East, and South East Asia where millions of Muslims live.
I may not be a scholar or an expert, but I think I have spent time with enough Muslims and learned from enough sources the tenets of their religion. posted 05/13/2008 at 00:45:23
What"s up with you Obama Thugocrats?
You are like machines.
You can't respond to anything without "but, but Hillary..."
I wonder when Hillary is gone, who are you thugs going to go after? You people need an enemy. You are just like the right-wing. You need a phantom enemy to blame your own stupidity on. posted 05/13/2008 at 00:34:38
You are like machines.
You can't respond to anything without "but, but Hillary..."
I wonder when Hillary is gone, who are you thugs going to go after? You people need an enemy. You are just like the right-wing. You need a phantom enemy to blame your own stupidity on. posted 05/13/2008 at 00:34:38
I have never met a group of people dumber and more self-deluded than Obama supporters, except maybe George Bush supporters.
It never ceases to amaze me that if anything is said that is remotely critical or unflattering about Obama, the sheep absolutely go into hysterics and throw temper tantrums like little babies who have no sense of self-reflection whatsoever.
You people are just like George Bush: You are with us or against us. You either worship Obama or you don't worship Obama. And if people are against your true believerism, you get down right terroristic with your fanaticism.
Here are the facts:
According to Islamic tradition, Obama is a Muslim because his father is a Muslim.
Most in the Muslim world don't like it when Muslims convert to other religions. It gets you the death penalty in the more radical Islamic states.
Of course, this is America and Americans can worship stones and crystals if they wish. So Obama can be whatever religion he wishes.
But the rest of world doesn't have religious freedom, especially in Muslim countries, and that is what this article pointed out.
But you self-deluded Obama Thugocrats think just because some people in this world don't think like you, they are out to get Obama, who you are treating like a Messiah more than a man.
You freaks need to get a hold of yourself, because you really are going psycho with all your fanaticism at this point. It really is getting creepy. posted 05/13/2008 at 00:28:47
It never ceases to amaze me that if anything is said that is remotely critical or unflattering about Obama, the sheep absolutely go into hysterics and throw temper tantrums like little babies who have no sense of self-reflection whatsoever.
You people are just like George Bush: You are with us or against us. You either worship Obama or you don't worship Obama. And if people are against your true believerism, you get down right terroristic with your fanaticism.
Here are the facts:
According to Islamic tradition, Obama is a Muslim because his father is a Muslim.
Most in the Muslim world don't like it when Muslims convert to other religions. It gets you the death penalty in the more radical Islamic states.
Of course, this is America and Americans can worship stones and crystals if they wish. So Obama can be whatever religion he wishes.
But the rest of world doesn't have religious freedom, especially in Muslim countries, and that is what this article pointed out.
But you self-deluded Obama Thugocrats think just because some people in this world don't think like you, they are out to get Obama, who you are treating like a Messiah more than a man.
You freaks need to get a hold of yourself, because you really are going psycho with all your fanaticism at this point. It really is getting creepy. posted 05/13/2008 at 00:28:47
How do I know?
I have actually spent years with Muslims in North Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia.
I have studied Islam.
I don't make up their rules. I don't care which religion Obama chooses. He could be a Buddhist for all I care.
I am addressing the blog topic. Apostasy is a big deal in Islam. It means the death penalty. Obama supporters can put their heads in the sand and not make it a big deal, but there are fanatics in this world who would be willing to kill an American president and justify it with religious reasons.
I think it was wrong for Linkins to belittle this New York Times column. The threat is legitimate. And no. not everything has to be about smearing Obama with the Muslim label to scare Americans. It is a legitimate national security concern for Obama. posted 05/12/2008 at 20:07:44
I have actually spent years with Muslims in North Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia.
I have studied Islam.
I don't make up their rules. I don't care which religion Obama chooses. He could be a Buddhist for all I care.
I am addressing the blog topic. Apostasy is a big deal in Islam. It means the death penalty. Obama supporters can put their heads in the sand and not make it a big deal, but there are fanatics in this world who would be willing to kill an American president and justify it with religious reasons.
I think it was wrong for Linkins to belittle this New York Times column. The threat is legitimate. And no. not everything has to be about smearing Obama with the Muslim label to scare Americans. It is a legitimate national security concern for Obama. posted 05/12/2008 at 20:07:44
1) Obama was born to a Muslim father, which makes him a Muslim.
Why do idiotic Americans insist on saying things that are factual according to their personal beliefs without acknowledging the facts?
Further, when Obama went to boarding school in Indonesia( a Muslim country), where his Muslim stepfather was from, Islam was the religion selected on his forms. You can do a search in the Indonesian media for this fact.
2) If his father wasn't a Muslim, why did he give his son a Muslim name? Barack is right out of the Koran. It means blessing in Arabic.
3) The Islamic world probably assumes he is a Muslim because he has a Muslim name and a Muslim father. I doubt they are broadcasting his Christianity on state TV.
4 and 5 are just idiotic statements. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:42:35
Why do idiotic Americans insist on saying things that are factual according to their personal beliefs without acknowledging the facts?
Further, when Obama went to boarding school in Indonesia( a Muslim country), where his Muslim stepfather was from, Islam was the religion selected on his forms. You can do a search in the Indonesian media for this fact.
2) If his father wasn't a Muslim, why did he give his son a Muslim name? Barack is right out of the Koran. It means blessing in Arabic.
3) The Islamic world probably assumes he is a Muslim because he has a Muslim name and a Muslim father. I doubt they are broadcasting his Christianity on state TV.
4 and 5 are just idiotic statements. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:42:35
God, you are dumb.
Half of Africa is Islamic.
I love how Obama supporters continually prove how idiotic they are and demonstrate that they know nothing of the outside world.
Next thing you will be spouting that Jews who are born to Jewish mothers are not Jews. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:25:42
Half of Africa is Islamic.
I love how Obama supporters continually prove how idiotic they are and demonstrate that they know nothing of the outside world.
Next thing you will be spouting that Jews who are born to Jewish mothers are not Jews. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:25:42
Who has limited reasoning power? You are incapable of putting together a sentence in the English language.
Further, Obama can choose to be whatever he wants to be, or choose whatever religion he chooses, but the problem is not Obama in America, it is Obama going to other countries where they take Islamic law seriously and kill people who leave Islam for Christianity.
I kindly suggest you work on your reading comprehension skills and also realize most of the world doesn't live by your pick and choose morality. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:20:16
Further, Obama can choose to be whatever he wants to be, or choose whatever religion he chooses, but the problem is not Obama in America, it is Obama going to other countries where they take Islamic law seriously and kill people who leave Islam for Christianity.
I kindly suggest you work on your reading comprehension skills and also realize most of the world doesn't live by your pick and choose morality. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:20:16
God, you are dumb.
Obama's father was a Muslim. It doesn't matter if you are religious or not, a Muslim is a Muslim. Just like a Jew is always a Jew, regardless if you practice the religion's tenets.
Further, half of frickin Africa is Islamic, you dolt.
Lastly, it is news, because Obama could be in danger from being killed by radical Islamic terrorists who don't like too kindly upon apostates. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:15:03
Obama's father was a Muslim. It doesn't matter if you are religious or not, a Muslim is a Muslim. Just like a Jew is always a Jew, regardless if you practice the religion's tenets.
Further, half of frickin Africa is Islamic, you dolt.
Lastly, it is news, because Obama could be in danger from being killed by radical Islamic terrorists who don't like too kindly upon apostates. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:15:03
Linkins,
You are the one who is clueless about Islam.
Luttwak is right. You are wrong.
Just like a person born to a Jewess is always a Jew under Jewish law, so is a person a Muslim under Islamic law who is born to a Muslim father.
Actually, Luttwak is correct in his assumptions about Obama's safety in Muslim countries, because to them, he is an apostate. Renouncing Islam to become a Christian gets you the death penalty in many Islamic countries.
Instead of getting hysterical about obvious facts, maybe you should actually research Islam before you spout. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:01:26
You are the one who is clueless about Islam.
Luttwak is right. You are wrong.
Just like a person born to a Jewess is always a Jew under Jewish law, so is a person a Muslim under Islamic law who is born to a Muslim father.
Actually, Luttwak is correct in his assumptions about Obama's safety in Muslim countries, because to them, he is an apostate. Renouncing Islam to become a Christian gets you the death penalty in many Islamic countries.
Instead of getting hysterical about obvious facts, maybe you should actually research Islam before you spout. posted 05/12/2008 at 19:01:26
Rush Limbaugh: 'Operation Chaos' A Success In Extending Nomination
Damn, you Obama Thugocrats are morons.
1. Rush can't compel people to vote for Hillary. Maybe you think that way, because of the way you brainlessly goose step behind Obama.
2. Americans can vote anyway they wish. Every election season, voters vote for cartoon characters, porn stars, their pets. I guess that anytime an American engages in their right to vote, however idiotically, the Obama thought police want to disenfranchise because people don't goose step behind them and their Messiah.
3. There is no crime when Republicans vote for Hillary. Only in your sick and twisted minds would you think like this. posted 05/06/2008 at 20:44:37
1. Rush can't compel people to vote for Hillary. Maybe you think that way, because of the way you brainlessly goose step behind Obama.
2. Americans can vote anyway they wish. Every election season, voters vote for cartoon characters, porn stars, their pets. I guess that anytime an American engages in their right to vote, however idiotically, the Obama thought police want to disenfranchise because people don't goose step behind them and their Messiah.
3. There is no crime when Republicans vote for Hillary. Only in your sick and twisted minds would you think like this. posted 05/06/2008 at 20:44:37
Not Mexican Independence Day: Cinco de Mayo
Why do you insist in telling these outrageous lies?
1. The Battle at Puebla wasn't a turning point for the Mexicans in a positive way. They lost all their battles afterwards and most of Mexico fell under French Occupation.
The Mexicans didn't defeat the French until much later, until after the Civil War and with US support.
2. The British didn't support the confederacy. This is a myth. The confederacy made overtures to the British and French, but they were rejected. British and French diplomats were expelled from the confederacy. posted 05/06/2008 at 00:59:50
1. The Battle at Puebla wasn't a turning point for the Mexicans in a positive way. They lost all their battles afterwards and most of Mexico fell under French Occupation.
The Mexicans didn't defeat the French until much later, until after the Civil War and with US support.
2. The British didn't support the confederacy. This is a myth. The confederacy made overtures to the British and French, but they were rejected. British and French diplomats were expelled from the confederacy. posted 05/06/2008 at 00:59:50
Dude, you are clueless.
Here are the battles in chronological order:
Although the French army, then considered the most efficient in the world, suffered an initial defeat in the Battle of Puebla on 5 May 1862 (now the Cinco de Mayo commemoration day) they eventually defeated the Mexican government forces commanded by general Ignacio Zaragoza. The pursuing Mexican army was contained by the French at Orizaba, Veracruz, on 14 June. More French troops arrived on 21 September, and General Bazaine arrived with more reinforcements on 16 October. Tampico, Tamaulipas, was occupied by the army of France on 23 October, with Xalapa, Veracruz, taken peacefully on 12 December.
The French bombarded Veracruz on 15 January 1863. Then, on 16 March, General Forey and the French army began the siege of Puebla.
On 30 April, the French Foreign Legion earned its legendary status in the Battle of Camarón when the small infantry patrol unit led by Capitaine Danjou numbering 62 soldiers and three officers was attacked and besieged by Mexican infantry and cavalry units numbering three battalions, and was forced to make a defense in Hacienda Camarón. Danjou was mortally wounded in the defense of the hacienda, and the last of his men mounted a desperate bayonet attack. They fought to nearly the last man, with three survivors. To this day, 'Camerone Day' is still the most important day of celebration for Legionnaires. posted 05/05/2008 at 16:07:24
Here are the battles in chronological order:
Although the French army, then considered the most efficient in the world, suffered an initial defeat in the Battle of Puebla on 5 May 1862 (now the Cinco de Mayo commemoration day) they eventually defeated the Mexican government forces commanded by general Ignacio Zaragoza. The pursuing Mexican army was contained by the French at Orizaba, Veracruz, on 14 June. More French troops arrived on 21 September, and General Bazaine arrived with more reinforcements on 16 October. Tampico, Tamaulipas, was occupied by the army of France on 23 October, with Xalapa, Veracruz, taken peacefully on 12 December.
The French bombarded Veracruz on 15 January 1863. Then, on 16 March, General Forey and the French army began the siege of Puebla.
On 30 April, the French Foreign Legion earned its legendary status in the Battle of Camarón when the small infantry patrol unit led by Capitaine Danjou numbering 62 soldiers and three officers was attacked and besieged by Mexican infantry and cavalry units numbering three battalions, and was forced to make a defense in Hacienda Camarón. Danjou was mortally wounded in the defense of the hacienda, and the last of his men mounted a desperate bayonet attack. They fought to nearly the last man, with three survivors. To this day, 'Camerone Day' is still the most important day of celebration for Legionnaires. posted 05/05/2008 at 16:07:24
It never ceases to amaze me how Mexican right-wing nationalists, like Rep. Baca have to lie in support of their fascist ideology.
I don't care if you are a right-wing Mexican nationalist, but at least tell the truth in support of your ideology.
Honorable Baca wrote:
"Had the French been victorious in that original Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862, they could have continued their influence across the Mexican nation, and would have likely supported the Confederacy in its battle against Union forces. Instead, the French had to regroup their forces and concentrate on their war with Mexico, which was much more united just one year after the first attack."
I love this contradictory untruthful statement
France defeated Mexico before the end of the US civil war. The battle at Puebla did nothing to stop the French from occupying the rest of Mexico quite quickly after that battle. The French were in Mexico City by the following January.
As for the French supporting the confederacy, that is a total fabrication. There is absolutely no evidence that France would have invaded the US from the confederacy vis a vie Mexico.
Not one European country recognized the succession of the confederacy.
It amazes me how a US Congressman would lie to the public like this. posted 05/05/2008 at 13:33:32
I don't care if you are a right-wing Mexican nationalist, but at least tell the truth in support of your ideology.
Honorable Baca wrote:
"Had the French been victorious in that original Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862, they could have continued their influence across the Mexican nation, and would have likely supported the Confederacy in its battle against Union forces. Instead, the French had to regroup their forces and concentrate on their war with Mexico, which was much more united just one year after the first attack."
I love this contradictory untruthful statement
France defeated Mexico before the end of the US civil war. The battle at Puebla did nothing to stop the French from occupying the rest of Mexico quite quickly after that battle. The French were in Mexico City by the following January.
As for the French supporting the confederacy, that is a total fabrication. There is absolutely no evidence that France would have invaded the US from the confederacy vis a vie Mexico.
Not one European country recognized the succession of the confederacy.
It amazes me how a US Congressman would lie to the public like this. posted 05/05/2008 at 13:33:32
Clinton Adviser Claims Indiana Slur Video Is Conspiracy
The Huffington Post has become everything it decries about what is wrong in the mainstream media.
You hypocrites complain about how wrong it is to tie Rev. Wright with Obama, yet you will dig out shit that was said in 1992 by an aid just to intentionally destroy Hillary. posted 05/02/2008 at 12:20:11
You hypocrites complain about how wrong it is to tie Rev. Wright with Obama, yet you will dig out shit that was said in 1992 by an aid just to intentionally destroy Hillary. posted 05/02/2008 at 12:20:11
On My Switch From Clinton to Obama
1. Fact--She is ahead in the popular vote and leading in the national polls.
2. Fact--The Clintons have not attacked their former supporters. There are many former Clinton people in the Obama campaign who haven't been attacked by the Clintons. By the way, James Carville is not Bill and Hillary Clinton and serves in no official capacity in the campaign.
3. The Obama Thugocrats are the new right-wing hate machine. Same techniques, same jargon, same right-wing talking points.
4. Hillary Clinton has never personally attacked Barack Obama.
Why can't you Obama Thugocrats make an argument without lying? It really comes so easy to you. Your irrational hatred of Hillary Clinton has really make you lose your marbles, because just make shit up as you go along, just like the right-wing during the nineties.
And you sanctimonious fools think you can win a national election without half the Democratic Party. That is how blind you are. So please, keep on with the bullshit. posted 05/01/2008 at 21:48:00
2. Fact--The Clintons have not attacked their former supporters. There are many former Clinton people in the Obama campaign who haven't been attacked by the Clintons. By the way, James Carville is not Bill and Hillary Clinton and serves in no official capacity in the campaign.
3. The Obama Thugocrats are the new right-wing hate machine. Same techniques, same jargon, same right-wing talking points.
4. Hillary Clinton has never personally attacked Barack Obama.
Why can't you Obama Thugocrats make an argument without lying? It really comes so easy to you. Your irrational hatred of Hillary Clinton has really make you lose your marbles, because just make shit up as you go along, just like the right-wing during the nineties.
And you sanctimonious fools think you can win a national election without half the Democratic Party. That is how blind you are. So please, keep on with the bullshit. posted 05/01/2008 at 21:48:00
Damn, what a sanctimonious wind bag!
1. I find it ironic that you spent a good portion of your letter condemning the out come of the 2000 election and the undemocratic super delegate system, which you could have changed as Chair. Yet, in your little letter here you failed to acknowledge that Hillary is ahead with the popular vote. When this process is over, and if Hillary has more popular votes, I wonder what hypocritical nonsense you will spout to defend Obama's minority nomination.
2. Just like a typical Obama Thugocrat, you attack the Clinton campaign for going after you when they have done no such thing.
3. You say you fought against the right-wing attack machine. I kindly suggest you peruse the Democratic Party blogs and Huffington Post, so that you can come to realize that the Obama Campaign in the evil incarnate of the right-wing of the nineties. In fact, they are worse than the right-wing, because I look at the right-wing blogs and they are not as half as vicious as the Obama supporters when it comes to personally attacking Hillary. posted 05/01/2008 at 19:59:19
1. I find it ironic that you spent a good portion of your letter condemning the out come of the 2000 election and the undemocratic super delegate system, which you could have changed as Chair. Yet, in your little letter here you failed to acknowledge that Hillary is ahead with the popular vote. When this process is over, and if Hillary has more popular votes, I wonder what hypocritical nonsense you will spout to defend Obama's minority nomination.
2. Just like a typical Obama Thugocrat, you attack the Clinton campaign for going after you when they have done no such thing.
3. You say you fought against the right-wing attack machine. I kindly suggest you peruse the Democratic Party blogs and Huffington Post, so that you can come to realize that the Obama Campaign in the evil incarnate of the right-wing of the nineties. In fact, they are worse than the right-wing, because I look at the right-wing blogs and they are not as half as vicious as the Obama supporters when it comes to personally attacking Hillary. posted 05/01/2008 at 19:59:19
Two Years After the Big Immigrants Rights Marches, Where Do Things Stand?
The dishonesty of open borders advocates like yourselves never ceases to amaze me.
Mexico is the 13th largest economy in the world. It has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy, which is on par with wealthy western European countries and Canada.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)
Mexico has an unemployment rate between 2-5%(full employment), depending on which statistics you are looking at.
http://stats.oecd.org/wbos/viewhtml.aspx?queryname=473&querytype=view&lang=en
Mexico has one of the fast growing economies in the world.
In 1994, before Nafta was signed, the US had a billion trade surplus with Mexico, In 2007, the US has a 75 billion dollar trade deficit with Mexico.
Since 1994, Mexico has signed free trade agreements with the US and Canada, but with most of Latin America, Asia and Europe. It is the biggest advocate an signer of free trade agreements in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Mexico
Lastly, the US is not responsible for Mexico's corrupt government
The US is not responsible for Mexco's wage gap and backwards feudal society.
The US is not responsible for taking care of Mexico's underclass, which is only an underclass because of the bad economic and political decisions Mexicans make in their own country. posted 05/02/2008 at 12:37:44
Mexico is the 13th largest economy in the world. It has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy, which is on par with wealthy western European countries and Canada.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)
Mexico has an unemployment rate between 2-5%(full employment), depending on which statistics you are looking at.
http://stats.oecd.org/wbos/viewhtml.aspx?queryname=473&querytype=view&lang=en
Mexico has one of the fast growing economies in the world.
In 1994, before Nafta was signed, the US had a billion trade surplus with Mexico, In 2007, the US has a 75 billion dollar trade deficit with Mexico.
Since 1994, Mexico has signed free trade agreements with the US and Canada, but with most of Latin America, Asia and Europe. It is the biggest advocate an signer of free trade agreements in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Mexico
Lastly, the US is not responsible for Mexico's corrupt government
The US is not responsible for Mexco's wage gap and backwards feudal society.
The US is not responsible for taking care of Mexico's underclass, which is only an underclass because of the bad economic and political decisions Mexicans make in their own country. posted 05/02/2008 at 12:37:44
Economic Slowdown in U.S. Creates Opportunities Overseas for Americans
I think this advice is bogus.
I lived abroad for a long time. I came back to the US for family reasons. Getting a job has been an absolute nightmare.
If anything, I think my international experience has hurt my career.
I have had to start over again from scratch.
Also, it is not easy for Americans to work abroad and get visas. And forget about working illegally, because, unlike the US, foreign countries actually enforce their immigration laws. posted 05/01/2008 at 03:40:33
I lived abroad for a long time. I came back to the US for family reasons. Getting a job has been an absolute nightmare.
If anything, I think my international experience has hurt my career.
I have had to start over again from scratch.
Also, it is not easy for Americans to work abroad and get visas. And forget about working illegally, because, unlike the US, foreign countries actually enforce their immigration laws. posted 05/01/2008 at 03:40:33
Charisma and Leadership
Charisma is irrelevant.
If George Bush had the charisma of Jesus Christ and made the same moronic decisions, he'd still suck. posted 05/01/2008 at 04:53:12
If George Bush had the charisma of Jesus Christ and made the same moronic decisions, he'd still suck. posted 05/01/2008 at 04:53:12
Rice-a-Palooza: Is Costco Kidding Me?
This is the most outrageous blog entries I have ever read in the Huffington Post.
1. The author says that Americans don't need to eat rice. What kind of outrageous assumption is this?
2. The US is one of the largest producers of rice in the world. The rice consuming habits of Americans don't have much bearing on the price on world markets.
3. There is not just one strand of rice in the world. There are literally hundreds of different varieties of rice. Americans have their rice. Thailand has its rice. The Japanese have their rice. The Koreans theirs. There is long grain rice, medium grade, short grain rice, wild rice, sticky rice.
White table rice and sushi rice are not the same thing. Like risotto is not the same as wild rice.
4. The high price of rice is actually good for farmers, especially where rice farming is a dominant industry, like Thailand.
5. If Thailand has a rice shortage or orphans are not being fed, it's the Thai government's fault. US consuming habits are irrelevant.
6. After the Tsunami, Bill Clinton and George Bush raised billions of dollars for Tsunami victims. The corrupt Thai government stole the money and ripped us off. The money has yet to be accounted for.
7. The author said that 52 children go through 150 pounds of rice a week. There is no way on this Earth that 1 Thai child is going to eat 3 lb. of rice per week. posted 05/01/2008 at 05:49:25
1. The author says that Americans don't need to eat rice. What kind of outrageous assumption is this?
2. The US is one of the largest producers of rice in the world. The rice consuming habits of Americans don't have much bearing on the price on world markets.
3. There is not just one strand of rice in the world. There are literally hundreds of different varieties of rice. Americans have their rice. Thailand has its rice. The Japanese have their rice. The Koreans theirs. There is long grain rice, medium grade, short grain rice, wild rice, sticky rice.
White table rice and sushi rice are not the same thing. Like risotto is not the same as wild rice.
4. The high price of rice is actually good for farmers, especially where rice farming is a dominant industry, like Thailand.
5. If Thailand has a rice shortage or orphans are not being fed, it's the Thai government's fault. US consuming habits are irrelevant.
6. After the Tsunami, Bill Clinton and George Bush raised billions of dollars for Tsunami victims. The corrupt Thai government stole the money and ripped us off. The money has yet to be accounted for.
7. The author said that 52 children go through 150 pounds of rice a week. There is no way on this Earth that 1 Thai child is going to eat 3 lb. of rice per week. posted 05/01/2008 at 05:49:25
Brave New Films: Is Tim Russert Keeping Arianna Off NBC?
Funny, the Huffington Post is not an equal opportunity blog. It routinely censors people who disagree with the Obama party position or Arianna's ideology.
And what gives her the right to go on TV anytime she wishes? Is she part of the incestuous pundit union? posted 05/01/2008 at 21:56:40
And what gives her the right to go on TV anytime she wishes? Is she part of the incestuous pundit union? posted 05/01/2008 at 21:56:40
Latinos Blast CBS, Compare Couric To Dobbs, For Outrageous Immigration Story
Agree.
Anything will be better than what we have now.
Whichever way the debate goes, and probably in your direction more than mine, I hope at least we do something instead of continuing the way we are
Ciao. posted 04/30/2008 at 20:20:45
Anything will be better than what we have now.
Whichever way the debate goes, and probably in your direction more than mine, I hope at least we do something instead of continuing the way we are
Ciao. posted 04/30/2008 at 20:20:45
I never once said that illegal immigrants are the root of all of Americans problems, never. I have never scapegoated anybody.
And I resent that characterization.
I don't even know what a nativist argument is. If respect for the rule of law and democracy is a nativist argument, then I am a nativist.
Illegal immigration is one problem of many.
But I think it is foolish to compound our problems with unimpeded immigration when America is in a state of crisis at the moment on so many different levels. That is just idiotic. posted 04/30/2008 at 19:21:19
And I resent that characterization.
I don't even know what a nativist argument is. If respect for the rule of law and democracy is a nativist argument, then I am a nativist.
Illegal immigration is one problem of many.
But I think it is foolish to compound our problems with unimpeded immigration when America is in a state of crisis at the moment on so many different levels. That is just idiotic. posted 04/30/2008 at 19:21:19
I don't see the point of debating you, because every logical conclusion to your argument is that the US is responsible for the world's poor and nobody but Americans are responsible for the poor decisions that these people make in their own countries.
The US can't be the nanny to the world nor can it impose it values on the world.
So people in these countries have no choice but to better their own lives in their own countries, whether it be through politics or revolution. If they make that decision, then a salud. If they don't, they have nobody to blame but themselves.
You applaud these people for sacrificing their lives to come to the US, but you don't make them accountable for their lack of courage in making the ultimate sacrifice in building their own countries.
I know that is a horrifying prospect for you, but these people needed to be treated like responsible adults instead of wards of the federal government. posted 04/30/2008 at 19:11:49
The US can't be the nanny to the world nor can it impose it values on the world.
So people in these countries have no choice but to better their own lives in their own countries, whether it be through politics or revolution. If they make that decision, then a salud. If they don't, they have nobody to blame but themselves.
You applaud these people for sacrificing their lives to come to the US, but you don't make them accountable for their lack of courage in making the ultimate sacrifice in building their own countries.
I know that is a horrifying prospect for you, but these people needed to be treated like responsible adults instead of wards of the federal government. posted 04/30/2008 at 19:11:49
I think the OECD figures are up to date.
I don't know what will satisfy you.
There are other sites with the data. Some are in Spanish.
Every one I have read has the Mexican unemployment rate under 5%.
Every country calculates the unemployment rate differently.
Up to you how you want to interpret it. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:51:19
I don't know what will satisfy you.
There are other sites with the data. Some are in Spanish.
Every one I have read has the Mexican unemployment rate under 5%.
Every country calculates the unemployment rate differently.
Up to you how you want to interpret it. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:51:19
I love how you dishonestly frame these notions.
Foreign nationals intentionally taking advantage of the 14th Amendment by having a baby in the US is not the same thing as a baby, who has not made a decision one way or the other.
Second, there are many civilized nations that practice sui sanguinis. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:42:18
Foreign nationals intentionally taking advantage of the 14th Amendment by having a baby in the US is not the same thing as a baby, who has not made a decision one way or the other.
Second, there are many civilized nations that practice sui sanguinis. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:42:18
I gave you a laundry list of circumstances when people emigrated to the US for other than economic reasons.
Enough said.
The US is not a vast continent with unlimited resources with a sparse population.
We are in the midst of an economic crisis, a food crisis, an energy crisis, a global warming crisis. The federal government is broke.The states are broke. Our infrastructure is a disgrace. Our cities are overpopulated and polluted.
We don't even have the resources to take care of Americans, yet you think every poor person is entitled to enter the US.
This notion is illogical and infeasible and unsupportable, economically, politically, and environmentally.
And since we only have a finite number of political representatives, our political power is diluted when more people come to this country, but that seems fine with you,
OK, that is your stand. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:19:46
Enough said.
The US is not a vast continent with unlimited resources with a sparse population.
We are in the midst of an economic crisis, a food crisis, an energy crisis, a global warming crisis. The federal government is broke.The states are broke. Our infrastructure is a disgrace. Our cities are overpopulated and polluted.
We don't even have the resources to take care of Americans, yet you think every poor person is entitled to enter the US.
This notion is illogical and infeasible and unsupportable, economically, politically, and environmentally.
And since we only have a finite number of political representatives, our political power is diluted when more people come to this country, but that seems fine with you,
OK, that is your stand. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:19:46
Your splitting hairs.
Involuntary slavery is not the same thing as voluntary illegal immigration.
Whether it be Haitians or Mexicans, they have democratically elected governments, If their life is shit, they should make life better for themselves in their own countries by changing their own governments and their own economic systems.
Haiti and Mexico are two of the oldest independent nations in the western hemisphere, They have had plenty of time to get their shit together.
Further, your argument that they have no choice is bullshit, because plenty of poor people with horrible lives in the same circumstances in their native countries survive.
I have been to the 3rd world, worse places than Haiti and Mexico, like Burma, Cambodia, African countries, and they seem to survive without illegally coming to the US.
Lastly, there are legal ways to enter to the US.
According to your logic, we should just flout the laws whenever we see fit, because life is hard. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:13:14
Involuntary slavery is not the same thing as voluntary illegal immigration.
Whether it be Haitians or Mexicans, they have democratically elected governments, If their life is shit, they should make life better for themselves in their own countries by changing their own governments and their own economic systems.
Haiti and Mexico are two of the oldest independent nations in the western hemisphere, They have had plenty of time to get their shit together.
Further, your argument that they have no choice is bullshit, because plenty of poor people with horrible lives in the same circumstances in their native countries survive.
I have been to the 3rd world, worse places than Haiti and Mexico, like Burma, Cambodia, African countries, and they seem to survive without illegally coming to the US.
Lastly, there are legal ways to enter to the US.
According to your logic, we should just flout the laws whenever we see fit, because life is hard. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:13:14
I didn't avoid anything.
There is a word limitation and I had to edit my remarks.
I resent your loaded question.
There is a big distinction between the 14th Amendment giving citizenship to native born persons and an illegal immigrant intentionally coming over the border to have baby and to leech off the US social services.
Foreign nationals coming over to have anchor babies is not in the spirit of the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment is sacrosanct; the people who take advantage of it are not.
Foreigners having contempt for the 14th Amendment is not an American ideal in my book. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:04:25
There is a word limitation and I had to edit my remarks.
I resent your loaded question.
There is a big distinction between the 14th Amendment giving citizenship to native born persons and an illegal immigrant intentionally coming over the border to have baby and to leech off the US social services.
Foreign nationals coming over to have anchor babies is not in the spirit of the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment is sacrosanct; the people who take advantage of it are not.
Foreigners having contempt for the 14th Amendment is not an American ideal in my book. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:04:25
This is an idiotic remark.
If they can't afford to come to the US, and for a measly 1500 bucks, then why are they here in the first place? The US is not a receptacle for the world's poor.
And, who in their right mind would want to import more poor people when we can't even take care and afford our own. America's streets are not exactly paved with gold.
And your argument that it is legally difficult to become an immigrant just doesn't hold up.
There are literally hundreds of things in life that are difficult, but according to you, just break the law whenever you feel like it.
And before you call everybody else greedy, why not pay out of your own pocket for all the hospital bills and immigration processing for these illegals that you care so much about.
That's right. I forgot. Your open borders ideology and compassion for criminal aliens should be paid for with somebody else's dime, especially when the US is in a recession, the states are broke, foreclosures are skyrocketing, and employment rate is going through the roof. posted 04/30/2008 at 17:54:12
If they can't afford to come to the US, and for a measly 1500 bucks, then why are they here in the first place? The US is not a receptacle for the world's poor.
And, who in their right mind would want to import more poor people when we can't even take care and afford our own. America's streets are not exactly paved with gold.
And your argument that it is legally difficult to become an immigrant just doesn't hold up.
There are literally hundreds of things in life that are difficult, but according to you, just break the law whenever you feel like it.
And before you call everybody else greedy, why not pay out of your own pocket for all the hospital bills and immigration processing for these illegals that you care so much about.
That's right. I forgot. Your open borders ideology and compassion for criminal aliens should be paid for with somebody else's dime, especially when the US is in a recession, the states are broke, foreclosures are skyrocketing, and employment rate is going through the roof. posted 04/30/2008 at 17:54:12
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP) posted 04/30/2008 at 17:15:57
Why are you dishonest?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)
This is the more accurate figure. posted 04/30/2008 at 17:10:46
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)
This is the more accurate figure. posted 04/30/2008 at 17:10:46
The Constitution does say "We the People of the United States of America..."
Get your facts straight before your spout.
I never said tear down the Statue of Liberty. So don't misrepresent what I wrote. It is dishonest like everything else you write in your feeble attempt to defend criminal behavior in this country.
Illegal immigrants are criminals, which is why they should be treated like criminals. They broke the law and spat at US sovereignty with disdain.
I suggest you go abroad, wake up, and realize that if you break another country's immigration laws you will be treated like a criminal and automatically deported. posted 04/30/2008 at 16:37:54
Get your facts straight before your spout.
I never said tear down the Statue of Liberty. So don't misrepresent what I wrote. It is dishonest like everything else you write in your feeble attempt to defend criminal behavior in this country.
Illegal immigrants are criminals, which is why they should be treated like criminals. They broke the law and spat at US sovereignty with disdain.
I suggest you go abroad, wake up, and realize that if you break another country's immigration laws you will be treated like a criminal and automatically deported. posted 04/30/2008 at 16:37:54
Here are the GDP figures (PPP) for all the countries, so even when you take in account population, Mexico is wealthier than Canada.
The figures are in the trillions of dollars.
IMF
United States 13,843,825
2 People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 6,991,0361
3 Japan 4,289,809
4 India 2,988,867
5 Germany 2,809,693
6 United Kingdom 2,137,421
7 Russia 2,087,815
8 France 2,046,899
9 Brazil 1,835,642
10 Italy 1,786,429
11 Spain 1,351,608
12 Mexico Mexico 1,346,009
13 Canada 1,265,838
World Bank
European Union 13,568,081
1 United States 13,163,870
2 People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 6,091,977
3 Japan 4,081,442
4 India 2,740,066
5 Germany 2,662,508
6 United Kingdom 2,003,433
7 France 1,959,745
8 Russia 1,868,980
9 Italy 1,709,548
10 Brazil 1,694,335
11 Mexico 1,269,089
12 Spain 1,264,047
13 Canada 1,198,654
CIA fact book.
European Union 14,440,000
1 United States 13,860,000
2 People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 7,043,000
3 Japan 4,346,000
4 India 2,965,000
5 Germany 2,833,000
6 United Kingdom 2,147,000
7 Russia 2,076,000
8 France 2,067,000
9 Brazil 1,838,000
10 Italy 1,800,000
11 Spain 1,362,000
12 Mexico 1,353,000
13 Canada 1,274,000 posted 04/30/2008 at 16:28:53
The figures are in the trillions of dollars.
IMF
United States 13,843,825
2 People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 6,991,0361
3 Japan 4,289,809
4 India 2,988,867
5 Germany 2,809,693
6 United Kingdom 2,137,421
7 Russia 2,087,815
8 France 2,046,899
9 Brazil 1,835,642
10 Italy 1,786,429
11 Spain 1,351,608
12 Mexico Mexico 1,346,009
13 Canada 1,265,838
World Bank
European Union 13,568,081
1 United States 13,163,870
2 People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 6,091,977
3 Japan 4,081,442
4 India 2,740,066
5 Germany 2,662,508
6 United Kingdom 2,003,433
7 France 1,959,745
8 Russia 1,868,980
9 Italy 1,709,548
10 Brazil 1,694,335
11 Mexico 1,269,089
12 Spain 1,264,047
13 Canada 1,198,654
CIA fact book.
European Union 14,440,000
1 United States 13,860,000
2 People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 7,043,000
3 Japan 4,346,000
4 India 2,965,000
5 Germany 2,833,000
6 United Kingdom 2,147,000
7 Russia 2,076,000
8 France 2,067,000
9 Brazil 1,838,000
10 Italy 1,800,000
11 Spain 1,362,000
12 Mexico 1,353,000
13 Canada 1,274,000 posted 04/30/2008 at 16:28:53
Actually, the Mexican unemployment rate is lower than 4%, but I rounded it up.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Mexico
http://stats.oecd.org/wbos/viewhtml.aspx?queryname=473&querytype=view&lang=en posted 04/30/2008 at 16:20:29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Mexico
http://stats.oecd.org/wbos/viewhtml.aspx?queryname=473&querytype=view&lang=en posted 04/30/2008 at 16:20:29
You argument makes absolutely no sense because it is based on fallacious argumentation techniques which are dishonest.
1. Most immigrants came to the US because of political and religious upheavals that occurred in their countries, and many of those political upheavals caused economic problems.
Our original forefathers came to escape religious persecution.
Irish came because of the Potato famine which was a direct result of British imperialism and genocidal policies.
The Jews came because of pogroms and anti-Semitic ism in Europe.
The Chinese came because their was a civil war in their country.
The Cubans came to flee Castro.
The Armenians fled Turkish genocide.
2. Your second argument is bogus. The US is and foremost is a political covenant between the people, their states, and the federal government. The US is not a corporation. The US is not an institution that was built to alleviate the economic suffering of foreigners.
What does people who want to work hard and have a better life have to with anything? The US government doesn't have a covenant with foreigners who want to work hard and have a better life. And we certainly have no covenant with criminal aliens who intentionally flout US law. Why should we welcome a people who have nothing but contempt for our laws and our sovereignty? Just because one works hard doesn't excuse their crimes. The laws of the past have no bearing on today. The US has the most liberal immigration regime in the world. posted 04/30/2008 at 15:40:42
1. Most immigrants came to the US because of political and religious upheavals that occurred in their countries, and many of those political upheavals caused economic problems.
Our original forefathers came to escape religious persecution.
Irish came because of the Potato famine which was a direct result of British imperialism and genocidal policies.
The Jews came because of pogroms and anti-Semitic ism in Europe.
The Chinese came because their was a civil war in their country.
The Cubans came to flee Castro.
The Armenians fled Turkish genocide.
2. Your second argument is bogus. The US is and foremost is a political covenant between the people, their states, and the federal government. The US is not a corporation. The US is not an institution that was built to alleviate the economic suffering of foreigners.
What does people who want to work hard and have a better life have to with anything? The US government doesn't have a covenant with foreigners who want to work hard and have a better life. And we certainly have no covenant with criminal aliens who intentionally flout US law. Why should we welcome a people who have nothing but contempt for our laws and our sovereignty? Just because one works hard doesn't excuse their crimes. The laws of the past have no bearing on today. The US has the most liberal immigration regime in the world. posted 04/30/2008 at 15:40:42
This is a moronic argument.
1. The US is a nation of laws first. The US Constitution says "We the People of the United States..." Last time I checked the Statue of Liberty's little poem there wasn't incorporated as part of the US Constitution.
2. The US has over 300 million people already. It is right behind China and India in terms of population. The world has 6 billion people. Should we just allow anybody who feels like it into the country? Wouldn't that be nice, billions of people coming to the US just because they feel like it.
3. Further, most of our ancestors were fleeing from political and religious persecution. How many can make the same argument today? Not many.
4. The US is no longer a great land mass of sparsely populated people. We have food problems, energy problems, our cities are overpopulated and polluted, our fisheries are wiped out, our forests are gone, we have water scarcity and drought, our social services can't serve the population here already, and yet, you want to allow more people in the country because of a little poem on the Statue of Liberty.
5. The US is first and foremost a country of laws, with the US Constitution as its sacred covenant with the American people. Allowing people into the US who don't share the values of the Constitution is not good for American democracy. Every time more people come into the country, representative democracy is diluted. posted 04/30/2008 at 13:50:58
1. The US is a nation of laws first. The US Constitution says "We the People of the United States..." Last time I checked the Statue of Liberty's little poem there wasn't incorporated as part of the US Constitution.
2. The US has over 300 million people already. It is right behind China and India in terms of population. The world has 6 billion people. Should we just allow anybody who feels like it into the country? Wouldn't that be nice, billions of people coming to the US just because they feel like it.
3. Further, most of our ancestors were fleeing from political and religious persecution. How many can make the same argument today? Not many.
4. The US is no longer a great land mass of sparsely populated people. We have food problems, energy problems, our cities are overpopulated and polluted, our fisheries are wiped out, our forests are gone, we have water scarcity and drought, our social services can't serve the population here already, and yet, you want to allow more people in the country because of a little poem on the Statue of Liberty.
5. The US is first and foremost a country of laws, with the US Constitution as its sacred covenant with the American people. Allowing people into the US who don't share the values of the Constitution is not good for American democracy. Every time more people come into the country, representative democracy is diluted. posted 04/30/2008 at 13:50:58
Typical left-wing open borders response: call anybody who disagrees with you a racist, because you don't have the intellectual capacity to make a factual argument in support of their cause. posted 04/30/2008 at 13:05:06
Typical left-wing open borders response: call anybody who disagrees with you a racist, because they don't have the intellectual capacity to make a factual argument in support of their cause. posted 04/30/2008 at 13:03:22
Fact:
Mexico has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy, richer than Canada.
Mexico has a 4% unemployment rate.
Mexico has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
You talk out of both sides of your mouth.
On one hand you talk about corporate exploitation, which is wrong, then you argue that Mexicans are entitled to work those crap jobs because Mexicans are poor and helpless, which is a fabrication in the face of the facts.
Neither the US nor the corporations are bringing Mexicans over in slave vessels to work as slave laborers.
By the way, what do you wish to do with the illegal workers who are working for the chicken factories and Wal-mart? posted 04/30/2008 at 13:01:54
Mexico has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy, richer than Canada.
Mexico has a 4% unemployment rate.
Mexico has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
You talk out of both sides of your mouth.
On one hand you talk about corporate exploitation, which is wrong, then you argue that Mexicans are entitled to work those crap jobs because Mexicans are poor and helpless, which is a fabrication in the face of the facts.
Neither the US nor the corporations are bringing Mexicans over in slave vessels to work as slave laborers.
By the way, what do you wish to do with the illegal workers who are working for the chicken factories and Wal-mart? posted 04/30/2008 at 13:01:54
Love this logic. You left wing open borders defenders never cease to amaze me with this type of rubbish.
1. Corporate greed is one issue; the criminals aliens entering this country illegally is another issue.
2. I love how you characterize the US as this horrible disgusting selfish and greedy society at of one side of your mouth, yet you want all and sundry to come into this horrible evil place. I guess all those immigrants must be masochists according to your own logic.
3. Illegal immigration undermines the working class and depresses wages. So there is no squabbling between working classes. The American working class is getting fucked by Mexican scabs, The American working class is getting fucked by foreign nationals draining out social safety net. Again, not good for the US working class. The US has no moral, legal, ethical or political responsibility to take care of Mexico's underclass. Mexico has a democratic society. The Mexicans have the financial and political wherewithal to take care of their own people.
I kindly suggest you work on your cognitive dissonance and self-loathing problems. posted 04/30/2008 at 12:30:51
1. Corporate greed is one issue; the criminals aliens entering this country illegally is another issue.
2. I love how you characterize the US as this horrible disgusting selfish and greedy society at of one side of your mouth, yet you want all and sundry to come into this horrible evil place. I guess all those immigrants must be masochists according to your own logic.
3. Illegal immigration undermines the working class and depresses wages. So there is no squabbling between working classes. The American working class is getting fucked by Mexican scabs, The American working class is getting fucked by foreign nationals draining out social safety net. Again, not good for the US working class. The US has no moral, legal, ethical or political responsibility to take care of Mexico's underclass. Mexico has a democratic society. The Mexicans have the financial and political wherewithal to take care of their own people.
I kindly suggest you work on your cognitive dissonance and self-loathing problems. posted 04/30/2008 at 12:30:51
Americans have become effete in the face of every charge of racist discrimination because of political correctness.
Mexicans illegally come into this country and demand special rights and privileges exclusive to them. They expect and demand Americans to speak Spanish in their own fracking country. They expect and demand that they be given extra-national rights. They expect and demand that we give them jobs at the expense of our own people. They expect and demand that that they be given public services at the expense of our own people. They expect and demand to be given political rights when they have not earned them by respecting our laws and our sovereignty.
This arrogant demand for Mexican supremacy in the US is racism.
Further, we are supposed to roll over for the Mexican because they are poor brown victims and America is rich, white and evil.
Guess what? Mexico is not poor.
Mexico has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy. Mexico is the 13 th largest economy in the world. Mexico is even richer than Canada.
Mexico has a 4% unemployment rate.
Mexico has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Yet, the US is expected to blindly accept Mexico's underclass no questions asked and if we don't we are racists.
The US already has enough people. We have the 3rd largest population after China and India.
Any American who defends open borders and enabling illegal immigration with their politically correct claptrap is defending the indefensible. posted 04/30/2008 at 11:39:38
Mexicans illegally come into this country and demand special rights and privileges exclusive to them. They expect and demand Americans to speak Spanish in their own fracking country. They expect and demand that they be given extra-national rights. They expect and demand that we give them jobs at the expense of our own people. They expect and demand that that they be given public services at the expense of our own people. They expect and demand to be given political rights when they have not earned them by respecting our laws and our sovereignty.
This arrogant demand for Mexican supremacy in the US is racism.
Further, we are supposed to roll over for the Mexican because they are poor brown victims and America is rich, white and evil.
Guess what? Mexico is not poor.
Mexico has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy. Mexico is the 13 th largest economy in the world. Mexico is even richer than Canada.
Mexico has a 4% unemployment rate.
Mexico has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Yet, the US is expected to blindly accept Mexico's underclass no questions asked and if we don't we are racists.
The US already has enough people. We have the 3rd largest population after China and India.
Any American who defends open borders and enabling illegal immigration with their politically correct claptrap is defending the indefensible. posted 04/30/2008 at 11:39:38
Obama's Reverend Wright Press Conference (VIDEO)
What are you talking about?
That is how he comes across every time he speaks off the script. posted 04/29/2008 at 14:24:52
That is how he comes across every time he speaks off the script. posted 04/29/2008 at 14:24:52
Andrew Sullivan: Obama Must Disown Wright
Obama hasn't done diddly to end this war in Iraq, yet you don't hold him accountable.
The hypocrisy never ceases to amaze me. posted 04/29/2008 at 15:19:58
The hypocrisy never ceases to amaze me. posted 04/29/2008 at 15:19:58
Why does anybody listen to this gay British rightw-inger?
He can't vote, he is not a US citizen, and he supported Iraq and called anybody a traitor who didn't.
But the Obama Thugocrats love him for some reason. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:17:49
He can't vote, he is not a US citizen, and he supported Iraq and called anybody a traitor who didn't.
But the Obama Thugocrats love him for some reason. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:17:49
Can Obama Appeal to White Rural Men?
I agree with you.
The Obama supporters love to portray the Clinton as the epitome of evil, because they think they are morally superior to everybody, though they are far from being righteous in their own campaign methodology. That is evident at the Huffington Post everyday, which is just a propaganda rag for the Obama campaign. And here, I have witnessed the most scurrilous attacks against the Clinton that can't be matched from other primary seasons. Either the Obama supporters are self-deluded or liars, I haven't made my mind up yet. posted 04/29/2008 at 15:17:08
The Obama supporters love to portray the Clinton as the epitome of evil, because they think they are morally superior to everybody, though they are far from being righteous in their own campaign methodology. That is evident at the Huffington Post everyday, which is just a propaganda rag for the Obama campaign. And here, I have witnessed the most scurrilous attacks against the Clinton that can't be matched from other primary seasons. Either the Obama supporters are self-deluded or liars, I haven't made my mind up yet. posted 04/29/2008 at 15:17:08
Typical Obama Thugocrat.
Don't get your way, so throw a temper tantrum.
I have yet to hear a Clinton supporter say s/he would drive Denver to protest an Obama victory.
You Obama Thugocrats are really shameless. Your sanctimony and hatred of democracy never ceases to amaze me. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:48:43
Don't get your way, so throw a temper tantrum.
I have yet to hear a Clinton supporter say s/he would drive Denver to protest an Obama victory.
You Obama Thugocrats are really shameless. Your sanctimony and hatred of democracy never ceases to amaze me. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:48:43
I think Obama has done well with white men.
After all, he won in all the whitest of white inbred Red states, which were caucuses, and not primaries, so he basically had college students thug his victory for him.
How much appeal does Obama have in the cosmopolitan states? Except for Illinois, none. He has lost every major Blue state to Hillary. He has lost every major state with a primary system to Hillary. He has lost every major Electoral College state to Hillary.
Yeah, Obama has wide appeal, only to the self-deluded bloggers at the Huffington Post. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:37:48
After all, he won in all the whitest of white inbred Red states, which were caucuses, and not primaries, so he basically had college students thug his victory for him.
How much appeal does Obama have in the cosmopolitan states? Except for Illinois, none. He has lost every major Blue state to Hillary. He has lost every major state with a primary system to Hillary. He has lost every major Electoral College state to Hillary.
Yeah, Obama has wide appeal, only to the self-deluded bloggers at the Huffington Post. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:37:48
Elizabeth Edwards Denies Endorsement Rumors
Why is it that anytime anybody says anything positive about Hillary, the Obama Thugocrats come out of the woodwork and attack.
When will you thugs come to the realization that you are exactly like the right wing in methodology and tactics and you think your shit don't stink.
Guess what? Your sanctimonious shit stinks. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:15:06
When will you thugs come to the realization that you are exactly like the right wing in methodology and tactics and you think your shit don't stink.
Guess what? Your sanctimonious shit stinks. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:15:06
Vanity Fair's Miley Cyrus Near-Topless Photos Should Trouble American Parents
It seems Rabbi Shmuley wants to turn the US into Iran and/or Saudi Arabia.
Maybe he should visit sometime and see what sexual repression does to young people.
It is distressing to read American Jews advocating for the Talibanization of America. posted 04/29/2008 at 14:02:09
Maybe he should visit sometime and see what sexual repression does to young people.
It is distressing to read American Jews advocating for the Talibanization of America. posted 04/29/2008 at 14:02:09
Exclusive -- Obama in 1995: "We Live in a Land of Strangers"
Yeah, Obama is a beautiful human being.
So I wonder why his cult followers are thugs and sanctimonious assholes of the worst kind. posted 04/28/2008 at 23:54:13
So I wonder why his cult followers are thugs and sanctimonious assholes of the worst kind. posted 04/28/2008 at 23:54:13
NYT: Obama "Bored" With Primary, Shaking Up Campaign Style
Obama is bored with democracy.
Now why doesn't this surprise me. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:25:21
Now why doesn't this surprise me. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:25:21
Ivy League Admission Newest Fad Among Elite Korean Students
It never ceases to amaze me how these universities will boot qualified Americans who are waiting to get into Ivy League schools in favor of foreigners. They have no shame. Americans love the foreigners, but hate their own.
And Koreans are the most racist people on Earth and hate Americans, so, of course, we let them in.
And then you have these idiots here who think all Americans are stupid and all the Asians are brilliant.
Yeah, if those Asians were so brilliant, we would be sending American children to study at the best Asian universities instead of the other way around. posted 04/26/2008 at 22:55:44
And Koreans are the most racist people on Earth and hate Americans, so, of course, we let them in.
And then you have these idiots here who think all Americans are stupid and all the Asians are brilliant.
Yeah, if those Asians were so brilliant, we would be sending American children to study at the best Asian universities instead of the other way around. posted 04/26/2008 at 22:55:44
Hope Flocks
I followed up with my remarks, but I was censored.
The point I made in the follow up was that you wouldn't know any of those things on the laundry list you mentioned without it being discussed in the media.
Bush wouldn't have 30% approval and sinking without his record being discussed in the media.
I agree with your criticism about Bush, but the fact his outrageous behavior has been reported and discussed in the media many times over.
If not, how would you know what he did wrong? Through osmosis?
So please don't insult me with your "drank the Fox kool-aid." I don't watch Fox or any network or cable news.
By the way, the media is not responsible for prosecuting Bush; Congress is.
So all your bitterness shouldn't be directed at the media, which has covered all of Bush's crimes, but at Congress which let him off the hook. posted 04/25/2008 at 23:47:10
The point I made in the follow up was that you wouldn't know any of those things on the laundry list you mentioned without it being discussed in the media.
Bush wouldn't have 30% approval and sinking without his record being discussed in the media.
I agree with your criticism about Bush, but the fact his outrageous behavior has been reported and discussed in the media many times over.
If not, how would you know what he did wrong? Through osmosis?
So please don't insult me with your "drank the Fox kool-aid." I don't watch Fox or any network or cable news.
By the way, the media is not responsible for prosecuting Bush; Congress is.
So all your bitterness shouldn't be directed at the media, which has covered all of Bush's crimes, but at Congress which let him off the hook. posted 04/25/2008 at 23:47:10
Steven Weber wrote:
The obviousness with which the media has historically evaded stories about Armenia, the Holocaust, East Timor, Cambodia, Darfur, the oligarchic reign of George Bush and the groundswell of a possible Obama presidency shows its overall mission to divert its consumers from anything compelling them to think for themselves, to ponder their own existences which might ultimately obviate the need for a mainstream media itself.
Really, how self-deluded are you Hollywood celebrities who milk the consumer cow for all its worth in producing the mind-numbing crap(Wings) you condemn the masses for consuming?
The Armenia genocide was a hundred years ago. I guess the Armenia genocide was CNN's fault.
And there have been many stories, movies, books, mini-series written about the Nazi Holocaust.
And recently there were two academy award winning movies about Cambodia, Killing Fields, and Rwanda, Hotel Rwanda. The Sudanese crisis has been in the media for years.
East Timor is now an independent nation. I guess Steve Weber missed that news when we was starring in that awe-inspiring movie, "Late Last Night."
And George Bush has been pilloried in the media for most of his presidency.
Maybe Steven Weber wrote this piece while recovering from a 4/20 festival. posted 04/25/2008 at 16:37:19
The obviousness with which the media has historically evaded stories about Armenia, the Holocaust, East Timor, Cambodia, Darfur, the oligarchic reign of George Bush and the groundswell of a possible Obama presidency shows its overall mission to divert its consumers from anything compelling them to think for themselves, to ponder their own existences which might ultimately obviate the need for a mainstream media itself.
Really, how self-deluded are you Hollywood celebrities who milk the consumer cow for all its worth in producing the mind-numbing crap(Wings) you condemn the masses for consuming?
The Armenia genocide was a hundred years ago. I guess the Armenia genocide was CNN's fault.
And there have been many stories, movies, books, mini-series written about the Nazi Holocaust.
And recently there were two academy award winning movies about Cambodia, Killing Fields, and Rwanda, Hotel Rwanda. The Sudanese crisis has been in the media for years.
East Timor is now an independent nation. I guess Steve Weber missed that news when we was starring in that awe-inspiring movie, "Late Last Night."
And George Bush has been pilloried in the media for most of his presidency.
Maybe Steven Weber wrote this piece while recovering from a 4/20 festival. posted 04/25/2008 at 16:37:19
Media Jump Ship From Obama To Clinton
The one thing I love about Hillary is that she is a fighter. I love her tenacity.
I am a liberal, but Obama represents everything I hate about liberals: wishy washy, effete, sanctimonious, thinks he should be ordained president by virtue of his own arrogance, believes his own hype. and lastly he has a group of thug supporters who think their shit don't stink posted 04/25/2008 at 00:42:54
I am a liberal, but Obama represents everything I hate about liberals: wishy washy, effete, sanctimonious, thinks he should be ordained president by virtue of his own arrogance, believes his own hype. and lastly he has a group of thug supporters who think their shit don't stink posted 04/25/2008 at 00:42:54
Sex-Starved Women: America's Best Kept Secret?
Aussie men-
The Archie Bunkers of the Antipodes.
I wish we American men could switch continents with you, but you'd have to take the Aussie women and Lebanese with you, and we will import our women from Asia.
Deal?. posted 04/27/2008 at 13:52:22
The Archie Bunkers of the Antipodes.
I wish we American men could switch continents with you, but you'd have to take the Aussie women and Lebanese with you, and we will import our women from Asia.
Deal?. posted 04/27/2008 at 13:52:22
Francoise,
You must be related to Alexander de Toqueville, who wrote "Democracy in America" and made many observations about American social life.
The only thing where I would disagree with your astute judgments is when you said that American women have hair that is ridiculously sophisticated.
I think American women have ugly hair: cheap cuts, bad styling, horrible coloring.
Other than that, you were right on the money.
American men are better off with foreign women, because I can't think of one redeeming value of American women. posted 04/26/2008 at 23:50:37
You must be related to Alexander de Toqueville, who wrote "Democracy in America" and made many observations about American social life.
The only thing where I would disagree with your astute judgments is when you said that American women have hair that is ridiculously sophisticated.
I think American women have ugly hair: cheap cuts, bad styling, horrible coloring.
Other than that, you were right on the money.
American men are better off with foreign women, because I can't think of one redeeming value of American women. posted 04/26/2008 at 23:50:37
I think there is a direct correlation between American men's declining libido and American women's growing obesity.
By the way, tattoos and piercings on ugly fat women don't help much either. posted 04/25/2008 at 15:00:18
By the way, tattoos and piercings on ugly fat women don't help much either. posted 04/25/2008 at 15:00:18
The Case Against Polygamy
I love how the dear rabbi spins the Bible to fit within his own personal value system.
If the Bible forbids polygamy, there would have been outright prohibition of it There is no biblical prohibition of it. The Bible is pretty clear cut on positive and negative mitzvot between the sexes.
And your bit about Rabbi Gershom outlawing polygamy is a little bit misleading, probably intentionally, of course; the truth is that the rabbi outlawed polygamy only in Eastern Europe, and not from a biblical injunction, but as a reaction to what the Christians were doing.
Sephardic Jews and others continued to practice polygamy long after Rabbi Gershom's ruling.
Even when you take the bible or 1000 year old rabbinical rulings.out of the picture, you can't make a moral, biological or ethical case against polygamy. posted 04/23/2008 at 18:01:08
If the Bible forbids polygamy, there would have been outright prohibition of it There is no biblical prohibition of it. The Bible is pretty clear cut on positive and negative mitzvot between the sexes.
And your bit about Rabbi Gershom outlawing polygamy is a little bit misleading, probably intentionally, of course; the truth is that the rabbi outlawed polygamy only in Eastern Europe, and not from a biblical injunction, but as a reaction to what the Christians were doing.
Sephardic Jews and others continued to practice polygamy long after Rabbi Gershom's ruling.
Even when you take the bible or 1000 year old rabbinical rulings.out of the picture, you can't make a moral, biological or ethical case against polygamy. posted 04/23/2008 at 18:01:08
Obama Camp: Using Popular Vote Metric Just Ain't Gonna Work
Obama sounds like Bush in 2000.
If Obama had not thugged his way to victory in small inbred caucus states and if Florida and Michigan were counted, he would be way behind now.
I know the Obama Thugocrats hate democracy, which is why they are always making excuses for discounting the popular vote and advocate the disenfranchisement of millions of Americans. posted 04/24/2008 at 03:30:22
If Obama had not thugged his way to victory in small inbred caucus states and if Florida and Michigan were counted, he would be way behind now.
I know the Obama Thugocrats hate democracy, which is why they are always making excuses for discounting the popular vote and advocate the disenfranchisement of millions of Americans. posted 04/24/2008 at 03:30:22
Clinton On Iran Attack: "Totally Obliterate Them"
When the hell did Israel become the 51st state?
Will we obliterate China if it attacks on of our allies, like Taiwan, in Asia?
And what if Israel attacks one of our Arab allies, will we obliterate Israel? posted 04/22/2008 at 11:49:25
Will we obliterate China if it attacks on of our allies, like Taiwan, in Asia?
And what if Israel attacks one of our Arab allies, will we obliterate Israel? posted 04/22/2008 at 11:49:25
Some Last-Minute Obama Thoughts, After Canvasing in PA
Did you even bother to read the blog before commenting?
Durang said he voted for Kerry despite his vote for the war in 2004.
Then, he says he can't in good conscience vote for Hillary because of her vote for the war..
Durang is a hypocrite, plain and simple. posted 04/22/2008 at 01:42:37
Durang said he voted for Kerry despite his vote for the war in 2004.
Then, he says he can't in good conscience vote for Hillary because of her vote for the war..
Durang is a hypocrite, plain and simple. posted 04/22/2008 at 01:42:37
Chris Durang,
You really have a lot of cahones, bringing up John Kerry in the first part of your blog and praising his as some sort of Saint, then go on in the second part of your submission to lambast Hillary for the vote on the Iraq War.
I notice that you totally ignored the fact that John Kerry voted for the same resolution that you hate Hillary for and readily admit that you voted for and supported John Kerry in 2004.
In other words, you are a sanctimonious hypocrite. posted 04/21/2008 at 16:49:22
You really have a lot of cahones, bringing up John Kerry in the first part of your blog and praising his as some sort of Saint, then go on in the second part of your submission to lambast Hillary for the vote on the Iraq War.
I notice that you totally ignored the fact that John Kerry voted for the same resolution that you hate Hillary for and readily admit that you voted for and supported John Kerry in 2004.
In other words, you are a sanctimonious hypocrite. posted 04/21/2008 at 16:49:22
White Men
I don't think I have read a more bigoted, sexist hate filled rant in the history of the Huffington Post.
If Nora had use the same language to describe women or another ethnic group, it would not have been tolerated.
I am against political correctness and over-sensitivity, but one thing I can't stand is hypocrisy. posted 04/21/2008 at 01:34:17
If Nora had use the same language to describe women or another ethnic group, it would not have been tolerated.
I am against political correctness and over-sensitivity, but one thing I can't stand is hypocrisy. posted 04/21/2008 at 01:34:17
Southern Border Fence Would Endanger Species
I am sick and tired of both the liberal bleeding heart do-gooder mentality that loves every nationality on the planet except Americans, and the right-wing conservative mentality that will sell out this country just to make a profit.
First and foremost, the US is a political entity, not an economic entity, so it disgusts me when many Americans are willing undermine the US political system and ours laws just to get Mexicans to pick their frackin fruit or for the conservative to have cheap labor force to exploit and liberals to assuage their white guilt.
Secondly, Mexico is not a poor country, The worthless US media never publishes this fact.
Here are the facts:
Mexico has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy, which makes it the 13th largest economy in the world, and richer than Canada.
Mexico has a 4% unemployment rate
Mexico has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Mexico is the largest advocate of free trade agreements on the planet. It has signed free trade agreements with dozens of other countries around the world, but you only hear the liberal morons screaming about how Nafta has destroyed the Mexican economy,
The fact is that in 1994 just before Nafta was signed, the US had a $1 billion trade surplus with Mexico. In 2007, the US a $75 billion trade deficit with Mexico. posted 04/20/2008 at 13:05:46
First and foremost, the US is a political entity, not an economic entity, so it disgusts me when many Americans are willing undermine the US political system and ours laws just to get Mexicans to pick their frackin fruit or for the conservative to have cheap labor force to exploit and liberals to assuage their white guilt.
Secondly, Mexico is not a poor country, The worthless US media never publishes this fact.
Here are the facts:
Mexico has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy, which makes it the 13th largest economy in the world, and richer than Canada.
Mexico has a 4% unemployment rate
Mexico has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Mexico is the largest advocate of free trade agreements on the planet. It has signed free trade agreements with dozens of other countries around the world, but you only hear the liberal morons screaming about how Nafta has destroyed the Mexican economy,
The fact is that in 1994 just before Nafta was signed, the US had a $1 billion trade surplus with Mexico. In 2007, the US a $75 billion trade deficit with Mexico. posted 04/20/2008 at 13:05:46
Robert Reich's Endorsement -- No Big Deal
Obama is a free-trader and I don't know why the Obama Thugocrats keep denying this. He takes a neo- liberal position during all his speeches.
Actually, all three candidates left are unapologetic free traders. It is disgraceful, really.
In 1994, the US had a billion dollar trade surplus with Mexico. In 2007, the US has a $75 billion trade deficit with Mexico.
The US needs tariffs now. We don't need higher taxes on US labor and business. The US government spent most of its history getting its financing from tariffs. We need to go back to the system that worked for us before. posted 04/19/2008 at 14:53:54
Actually, all three candidates left are unapologetic free traders. It is disgraceful, really.
In 1994, the US had a billion dollar trade surplus with Mexico. In 2007, the US has a $75 billion trade deficit with Mexico.
The US needs tariffs now. We don't need higher taxes on US labor and business. The US government spent most of its history getting its financing from tariffs. We need to go back to the system that worked for us before. posted 04/19/2008 at 14:53:54
What You Might Not Know About the Constitution
This is by far one of the dumbest blog in Huffington Post history.
No slaves exist in the US, No slave owners exists. And they haven't for 140 years. The Constitution was purged of those articles 140 years ago. The Civil Rights acts were passed. The 14th Amendment is the law of the land.
Seriously, apologizing for an institution that no longer exists by a government that neither supports, condones it and has outlawed it is pretty fracking stupid.
I guess the next you will be demanding is that West African states apologize for what their preceding tribes people and kingdoms did when they were capturing and selling their brothers and sisters to the slave traders. posted 04/17/2008 at 18:16:57
No slaves exist in the US, No slave owners exists. And they haven't for 140 years. The Constitution was purged of those articles 140 years ago. The Civil Rights acts were passed. The 14th Amendment is the law of the land.
Seriously, apologizing for an institution that no longer exists by a government that neither supports, condones it and has outlawed it is pretty fracking stupid.
I guess the next you will be demanding is that West African states apologize for what their preceding tribes people and kingdoms did when they were capturing and selling their brothers and sisters to the slave traders. posted 04/17/2008 at 18:16:57
Okay, Now I'm Bitter
What a friggin hypocrite you are!!
You bring up every right-wing talking point of the last 16 years to smear the Clintons, then you talk about ABC's character assassination of Barack Obama. The questions were stupid, but nobody assasinated Obama's character.
Obama Thugocrats are absolutely shameless. posted 04/17/2008 at 19:25:54
You bring up every right-wing talking point of the last 16 years to smear the Clintons, then you talk about ABC's character assassination of Barack Obama. The questions were stupid, but nobody assasinated Obama's character.
Obama Thugocrats are absolutely shameless. posted 04/17/2008 at 19:25:54
David Brooks Praises ABC, Debate, Because He Lacks The Good Sense God Gave A Box Of Tulip Bulbs, Apparently
I guess an issue to you is smearing Hillary every week. posted 04/17/2008 at 18:37:00
I don't get what the Obama Thugocrats love about him.
Every time he opens his mouth and talks off the script he sounds just like Bush, including the lies and self-delusions.
I especially loved the bit where he said he never knew what his preacher preached, even though Obama told him to keep his mouth shut so not to embarrass him in the future. posted 04/17/2008 at 18:24:59
Every time he opens his mouth and talks off the script he sounds just like Bush, including the lies and self-delusions.
I especially loved the bit where he said he never knew what his preacher preached, even though Obama told him to keep his mouth shut so not to embarrass him in the future. posted 04/17/2008 at 18:24:59
Jason Linkins, you are no different than David Brooks. You should read your own columns. All you do is smear Hillary and never address any issues, at least David Brooks talks about issues.
When have you or any Huffpo Blog taken a hard look at the issues of this presidential campaign? Never. posted 04/17/2008 at 18:01:52
When have you or any Huffpo Blog taken a hard look at the issues of this presidential campaign? Never. posted 04/17/2008 at 18:01:52
Worst. Debate. Ever.
ABC acted no differently than the writers and the bloggers who work at the Huffington Post. posted 04/17/2008 at 01:59:31
The War On Immigrants
No, you have it backwards.
Mexicans have declared war on the United States by illegally colonizing our country and flouting our laws with impunity.
Here are the facts:
Mexico has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy, the 13th largest economy in the world, which is even bigger than Canada.
Mexico has a 4% unemployment rate.
Mexico has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
In 1994, the US had a $1 billion trade surplus with Mexico, After Nafta, Mexico now has a $75 billion trade surplus with the US.
The US has the 3rd largest populaton in the world, right behind China and India.
We don't need anymore immigrants. They are bad for the environment and they undercut wages for US workers.
Nobody is entitled to settle in the US anymore. The cup is full. The cities are in shambles, our infrastructure is a disgrace, and our public schools have turned into 3rd world cesspools. posted 04/21/2008 at 14:09:23
Mexicans have declared war on the United States by illegally colonizing our country and flouting our laws with impunity.
Here are the facts:
Mexico has a 1.3 trillion dollar economy, the 13th largest economy in the world, which is even bigger than Canada.
Mexico has a 4% unemployment rate.
Mexico has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
In 1994, the US had a $1 billion trade surplus with Mexico, After Nafta, Mexico now has a $75 billion trade surplus with the US.
The US has the 3rd largest populaton in the world, right behind China and India.
We don't need anymore immigrants. They are bad for the environment and they undercut wages for US workers.
Nobody is entitled to settle in the US anymore. The cup is full. The cities are in shambles, our infrastructure is a disgrace, and our public schools have turned into 3rd world cesspools. posted 04/21/2008 at 14:09:23
The Obama Campaign: Consent of, or Contempt for, the People
As an American who lived abroad for a long time, I don't really have a lot of respect for US foreign service officers, especially in public diplomacy, American services, and serving US interests.
I do agree, however, that Obama has an elitist contempt for the masses, especially the rural working poor, who he thinks only believe in God, own guns and oppose illegal immigration because of what is happening in the global economy. That is just stupid. posted 04/16/2008 at 14:49:28
I do agree, however, that Obama has an elitist contempt for the masses, especially the rural working poor, who he thinks only believe in God, own guns and oppose illegal immigration because of what is happening in the global economy. That is just stupid. posted 04/16/2008 at 14:49:28
Reclaiming Pro-Israel Peace and Stability
Great Blog.
Walt and Mearsheimer said the same things and they were called anti-Semites. posted 04/16/2008 at 12:40:08
Walt and Mearsheimer said the same things and they were called anti-Semites. posted 04/16/2008 at 12:40:08
Bill Clinton Suggests Young Voters Too Easily Fooled
Of course, all the Obama Thugocrats are out in full force with their vile and disgusting personal attacks against the Clintons. posted 04/16/2008 at 03:09:59
It's Impossible to be Proud of the Way Hillary Has Run This Campaign
First of all, you provide no links which prove that Hillary's campaign was responsible for any of the accusations you are making.
But if you want to play this game, we can, and I can make the accusation that Obama supporters have dug up every right-wing talking point of the last 16 years(everything from killing Vince Foster, lesbianism, drug running in Arkansas, Whitewater, Monica Lewinsky, etc) and thrown them into this campaign.
As for the Iraq War, Obama is no Michael Moore. He has supported this shameful war his entire career in the Senate.
I know, I know, but but Hillary...
Only Hillary is evil Republican in sheeps clothing who should be hung as war criminals and Barack Obama and his thug supporters are as pure as the driven snow. posted 04/15/2008 at 19:11:48
But if you want to play this game, we can, and I can make the accusation that Obama supporters have dug up every right-wing talking point of the last 16 years(everything from killing Vince Foster, lesbianism, drug running in Arkansas, Whitewater, Monica Lewinsky, etc) and thrown them into this campaign.
As for the Iraq War, Obama is no Michael Moore. He has supported this shameful war his entire career in the Senate.
I know, I know, but but Hillary...
Only Hillary is evil Republican in sheeps clothing who should be hung as war criminals and Barack Obama and his thug supporters are as pure as the driven snow. posted 04/15/2008 at 19:11:48
You Obama Thugocrats never quit with your lies.
1. Hillary Clinton didn't t create Jeremiah Wright nor forced him to make those speeches. Hillary Clinton hasn't made any attack ads tying Obama with those speeches. Hillary didn't choose Obama's church for him.
2. Hillary didn't paint Obama as an elitist. Barack Obama made those lame comments voluntarily to an audience of his own supporters. In your world, I guess any time a politician criticizes another politician for his or he own words that is Rovelike attack.
3. Who the fuck are you to judge what is real populism and what is fake populism? And what does that so-called faux populism of Hillary's have to do with Barack Obama?
I guess every time Barack Obama says "Yes, we can" and other empty mantras that is real populism, and not the fake Hillary kind.
I guess when Barack Obama bowls when he can't bowl that is the real populism.
You have not given one shred of evidence that Hillary is running a Lee Atwater or Karl Rove campaign.
You Obama Thugocrats are just like the right-wing. Lie and lie to justify your hatred of Hillary Clinton. posted 04/15/2008 at 18:09:00
1. Hillary Clinton didn't t create Jeremiah Wright nor forced him to make those speeches. Hillary Clinton hasn't made any attack ads tying Obama with those speeches. Hillary didn't choose Obama's church for him.
2. Hillary didn't paint Obama as an elitist. Barack Obama made those lame comments voluntarily to an audience of his own supporters. In your world, I guess any time a politician criticizes another politician for his or he own words that is Rovelike attack.
3. Who the fuck are you to judge what is real populism and what is fake populism? And what does that so-called faux populism of Hillary's have to do with Barack Obama?
I guess every time Barack Obama says "Yes, we can" and other empty mantras that is real populism, and not the fake Hillary kind.
I guess when Barack Obama bowls when he can't bowl that is the real populism.
You have not given one shred of evidence that Hillary is running a Lee Atwater or Karl Rove campaign.
You Obama Thugocrats are just like the right-wing. Lie and lie to justify your hatred of Hillary Clinton. posted 04/15/2008 at 18:09:00
Why don't you actually read Cenk's blog entry where he says that Hillary is running a Republican campaign?
I asked for evidence of this and Cenk, of course, has none to give, because he is a propagandist without any regard for the truth. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:23:14
I asked for evidence of this and Cenk, of course, has none to give, because he is a propagandist without any regard for the truth. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:23:14
You Obama Thugocrats really reach into the barrels of bullshit to justify your lies.
1. John Kerry's elitist problem had nothing to with Bush. It was an image of his own making. Just like nobody told Barack Obama to make those elitist remarks to a white rich wealthy audience in San Francisco, nobody forced John Kerry to go duck hunting or windsurfing or do anything else idiotic in that campaign.
On the other hand, the Swift Boat ads against John Kerry were negative attack ads and guess what, Hillary hasn't done any Swiftboating in this election.
2. When did Hillary ever do any race baiting? Never recall any Willie Horton ads or John McCain black baby ads.
You Obama Thugocrats can't have it both ways.
On one hand, you say she is running a successful "republican campaign" and then out of the other side of your mouth you say is running an incompetent campaign.
You Obama Thugocrats lie and lie and then say you are taking the high road.
Your self-delusions never cease to amaze me. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:20:59
1. John Kerry's elitist problem had nothing to with Bush. It was an image of his own making. Just like nobody told Barack Obama to make those elitist remarks to a white rich wealthy audience in San Francisco, nobody forced John Kerry to go duck hunting or windsurfing or do anything else idiotic in that campaign.
On the other hand, the Swift Boat ads against John Kerry were negative attack ads and guess what, Hillary hasn't done any Swiftboating in this election.
2. When did Hillary ever do any race baiting? Never recall any Willie Horton ads or John McCain black baby ads.
You Obama Thugocrats can't have it both ways.
On one hand, you say she is running a successful "republican campaign" and then out of the other side of your mouth you say is running an incompetent campaign.
You Obama Thugocrats lie and lie and then say you are taking the high road.
Your self-delusions never cease to amaze me. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:20:59
Cenk wrote,
"If you're a Clinton supporter at this point and you're honest with yourself, you know she's running a Republican campaign against him."
I dare you Cenk to prove with evidence that Hillary is running a Republican campaign against him.
First, define what a "Republican campaign" is.
Second, name one Republican primary since 1960 which Hillary is stealing the playbook from.
I know Cenk won't answer this with any evidence, because he has none. Nobody at the Huffington Post is ever accountable for the lies they spew. Shameless, really.
By the way, Cenk, you need to read up on US history more, because this primary is one of the tamest in American history. posted 04/15/2008 at 15:33:53
"If you're a Clinton supporter at this point and you're honest with yourself, you know she's running a Republican campaign against him."
I dare you Cenk to prove with evidence that Hillary is running a Republican campaign against him.
First, define what a "Republican campaign" is.
Second, name one Republican primary since 1960 which Hillary is stealing the playbook from.
I know Cenk won't answer this with any evidence, because he has none. Nobody at the Huffington Post is ever accountable for the lies they spew. Shameless, really.
By the way, Cenk, you need to read up on US history more, because this primary is one of the tamest in American history. posted 04/15/2008 at 15:33:53
Typical Obamanista.
No evidence. Just snide remark.
Why is that liars always answer a question with a question?
Give me some evidence of Hillary's negative attacks. Name the attack and demonstrate the negativity of the attack. posted 04/15/2008 at 15:25:11
No evidence. Just snide remark.
Why is that liars always answer a question with a question?
Give me some evidence of Hillary's negative attacks. Name the attack and demonstrate the negativity of the attack. posted 04/15/2008 at 15:25:11
When has Hillary Clinton ever negatively attacked Barack Obama?
I notice that in this entire blog entry there was not one link to one of these attacks against Obama.
Since Cenk is a former Republican who voted for Bush in 2000, he should know what a negative attack looks like. posted 04/15/2008 at 14:26:49
I notice that in this entire blog entry there was not one link to one of these attacks against Obama.
Since Cenk is a former Republican who voted for Bush in 2000, he should know what a negative attack looks like. posted 04/15/2008 at 14:26:49
Why Hillary Clinton's Slash-and-Burn Politics May Hurt Her More Than Obama
James Carville called Bill Richardon a Judas.
Guess what? Neither of those people are named Hillary or Barack. Neither one is officially part of either campaign.
Further, calling Barack Obama elitist for saying elitist shit is not "slash and burn" right wing politics.
Lastly, saying that Gore and Kerry ran as elitists has nothing to do with Barack Obama, and you'd have to be a complete moron to consider that "slash and burn" right wing politics. posted 04/15/2008 at 16:58:48
Guess what? Neither of those people are named Hillary or Barack. Neither one is officially part of either campaign.
Further, calling Barack Obama elitist for saying elitist shit is not "slash and burn" right wing politics.
Lastly, saying that Gore and Kerry ran as elitists has nothing to do with Barack Obama, and you'd have to be a complete moron to consider that "slash and burn" right wing politics. posted 04/15/2008 at 16:58:48
Hillary being asked if Obama is a Muslim by a dumbass MSM reporter a right-wing attack against Barack Obama?
Damn, you Obamanistas are frackin lame. posted 04/15/2008 at 16:54:48
Damn, you Obamanistas are frackin lame. posted 04/15/2008 at 16:54:48
It is fascinating how the Huffpo bloggers never link or actually document these so-called negative attacks.
They just lie and propagate in the name of Barack Obama, which really makes them no different than right-wing, just more delusional.
Here are the facts:
Hillary Clinton has never personally attacked Barack Obama.
Hillary Clinton has never run an ad like a Willie Horton, Swiftboat or John McCain has black babies ad.
Hillary Clinton has never run an ad or said anything that could be construed in the tradition of right-wing attack politics.
On ther other hand, the Obama surrogates here and elsewhere in the blogosphere have attacked HIllary Clinton in the most vile and disgusting personal terms, some of which I have never heard in 20 years of political activity. posted 04/15/2008 at 15:16:41
They just lie and propagate in the name of Barack Obama, which really makes them no different than right-wing, just more delusional.
Here are the facts:
Hillary Clinton has never personally attacked Barack Obama.
Hillary Clinton has never run an ad like a Willie Horton, Swiftboat or John McCain has black babies ad.
Hillary Clinton has never run an ad or said anything that could be construed in the tradition of right-wing attack politics.
On ther other hand, the Obama surrogates here and elsewhere in the blogosphere have attacked HIllary Clinton in the most vile and disgusting personal terms, some of which I have never heard in 20 years of political activity. posted 04/15/2008 at 15:16:41
When has Hillary negatively attacked Barack Obama?
You Obama Thugocrats never cease to amaze me. You just make shit up as you go along. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:35:10
You Obama Thugocrats never cease to amaze me. You just make shit up as you go along. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:35:10
'The Harvest of Shame'
How about deporting the foreign workers, stop developing a 3rd world underclass in the US, and hire US workers do the farming just like our ancestors did?
I think it is ironic that Bernie Sanders lambasts the conditions of foreign workers getting a substandard wage, but obviously sees nothing wrong with exploiting foreigners in the first place. posted 04/16/2008 at 12:00:17
I think it is ironic that Bernie Sanders lambasts the conditions of foreign workers getting a substandard wage, but obviously sees nothing wrong with exploiting foreigners in the first place. posted 04/16/2008 at 12:00:17
Obama: "Hope And Anger Go Hand And Hand"
According to Obama, the moron, if you are bitter about the economy, you seek hope in your gun, in your xenophobia, in your Bible, and maybe, just maybe, in him, the new Saviour, the anecdote to all bitterness. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:21:40
Campaign AdWatch: Pennsylvania Yells At Obama
Good for Hillary.
It only proves that Obama and his sheep are self-deluded by their own prejudices.
During both good economic times and bad, Americans believe in God and they own guns. And Americans can be bitter about free trade agreements and illegal immigration without being afraid and xenophobic. Maybe we are just tired of the federal government selling this country out. Unfortunately, Obama thinks he are all suffering a mas delusion, so we run to church, hug our guns, oppose outsourcing and irrationally hate the illegals, even though they are criminals invading our country. posted 04/14/2008 at 20:20:09
It only proves that Obama and his sheep are self-deluded by their own prejudices.
During both good economic times and bad, Americans believe in God and they own guns. And Americans can be bitter about free trade agreements and illegal immigration without being afraid and xenophobic. Maybe we are just tired of the federal government selling this country out. Unfortunately, Obama thinks he are all suffering a mas delusion, so we run to church, hug our guns, oppose outsourcing and irrationally hate the illegals, even though they are criminals invading our country. posted 04/14/2008 at 20:20:09
I Was There: What Obama Really Said About Pennsylvania
It is so easy for Obama to spout idiot refrains about poor people being marginalized in a global economy, and then blame them for embracing Guns and God in the country or gangs in the inner city as a cultural way out.
Seriously, is Obama this stupid?
Americans owned guns and went to church long before the US was signing free trade agreements and opening up the borders to illegal immigrants.
Barack Obama is a US senator. What the fuck has he done since being a senator to over turn Nafta or enforce our immigration laws or create urban renewal programs or take on rural poverty? Instead, he runs for president on empty mantras and mocks Americans for their social proclivities.
Further, many Americans, regardless of their economic status, will embrace Jesus and guns. And one can be either rich or poor, black or white, Christian or atheist, and still be bitter about the federal government's corruption and general ineptness.
Next thing you know Obama will start blaming poor ignorant folks bitterness about the Iraq war on the global economy. posted 04/14/2008 at 14:40:44
Seriously, is Obama this stupid?
Americans owned guns and went to church long before the US was signing free trade agreements and opening up the borders to illegal immigrants.
Barack Obama is a US senator. What the fuck has he done since being a senator to over turn Nafta or enforce our immigration laws or create urban renewal programs or take on rural poverty? Instead, he runs for president on empty mantras and mocks Americans for their social proclivities.
Further, many Americans, regardless of their economic status, will embrace Jesus and guns. And one can be either rich or poor, black or white, Christian or atheist, and still be bitter about the federal government's corruption and general ineptness.
Next thing you know Obama will start blaming poor ignorant folks bitterness about the Iraq war on the global economy. posted 04/14/2008 at 14:40:44
I wonder what would happened if Hillary Clinton had said to an elite white audience in San Francisco, "You know, those Black folks are bitter, it is not about racism, but economic times are tough now, so they embrace the church, guns and xenophobic and homophobic attitudes."
If Hillary had said that, the Obama Thugocrats would have lost their minds.
But that is exactly what Obama said about poor whites. Obama Thugocrats are so self-deluded with their sense of self-importance, they don't realize their own hypocrisy posted 04/14/2008 at 13:34:08
If Hillary had said that, the Obama Thugocrats would have lost their minds.
But that is exactly what Obama said about poor whites. Obama Thugocrats are so self-deluded with their sense of self-importance, they don't realize their own hypocrisy posted 04/14/2008 at 13:34:08
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You are a hypocrite. You made no effort to read the paper, yet you lambast Americans for not knowing about the world. Maybe it is you who doesn't know anything about the world. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:58:26