Steamboater

Recent comments by this user

No Blacks, Mongolians Allowed At Beijing Bars: Report

China is aiding and abetting genocide in Darfur so what else is new? This is expected. posted 07/21/2008 at 05:24:55

Harold Ford Heckled Over Fox Comment At Netroots Nation

His support of the FISA cave-in is symptomatic of Ford's right-wing sympathies. It has nothing to do with centrism at all. I the reason I didn't even vote when I lived in TN and Ford ran for election. He may have fooled a lot of people but his heart is right of center, whether it be Gay marriage, religion and government etc.

FISA is forever folks, not a temporary lax in judgement by Obama either. He voted for it and it stays with us. This, from someone who claims to even understand the Constitution. He's a disgrace. posted 07/18/2008 at 18:26:16

Obama Iraq Speech: US Strategy Is Unsound

Notice, the key words are "combat troops'. Obama leaves residuals in Iraq though so all this talk about his sincerity in ending the war in Iraq is just that--talk. He won't end the war and certainly not our involvement there. His honesty about Iraq has about as much credibility as his support for the Constitution e.g., FISA. It appears after his vote for FISA that the Constitution is important to him only in so far as his perception of gaining votes. The Iraq war will go on and on like the Energizer battery posted 07/15/2008 at 15:21:19

Sticking A Wrench In The Gearbox

I suppose someone who has helped undermine our Constitution is the better candidate, someone like Obama. BTW, Hillary voted voted against FISA, and you don't trust her LOL. posted 07/12/2008 at 19:34:42

After Obama came out of the closet and supported FISA as well as his stand in regard to the death penalty for rape and extending Bush's faith based initiatives with government monies etc, he should be "overthrown" at the convention. Hillary Clinton should have been the nominee. thankfully, she hasn't con ceded yet so there's still a chance for her. Obama is NOT a progressive and doesn't deserve the presidency. posted 07/12/2008 at 16:10:33

Have We Missed the Key to Obama's Leadership Style?

I suppose FISA and the Consititution is a partisan issue--for AMERICANS! Obama caved. This is what happens when someone wants to please everyone. He calls his support for FISA a compromise but it's a cave-in. He in effect, like Bush, crapped on the Constitution. What else is he going to cave-in on? posted 07/12/2008 at 16:14:45

Exclusive: Congress Plans Historic Hearing on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

"As a general rule, homosexuality is incompatible [with military service]," he testified. "But there are exceptions to the rule [...] and individual homosexuals have served with distinction in the armed forces of the United States."

The same could have been said about heterosexuals. My Lai and Lt. Calley, the men who murdered and raped women in Japan and Iraq etc. There's always a bad lot among the good. However, Don't Ask, Don't tell will never be overturned if left to the congress and the senate that gave us FISA and keeps funding the war in Iraq. Reversal will need an Executive Order and I have yet to hear Obama propose that. Good intentions are not enough. What's he going to do about Don't Ask, Don't Tell if he becomes president? posted 07/11/2008 at 20:09:30

Clinton's compromise with Don't Ask, Don't Tell was as much a compromise as Obama's "compromise" over FISA. It wasn't compromise; it was a cave-in. posted 07/11/2008 at 20:09:19

Karl Rove's Contempt for the Constitution and the Public's Right to Know

The congressional committee could have Rove arrested if they had any guts but it's all bullshit. Just like the democrats carped abourt the war in Iraq and just voted to fund it--again! Then there's FISA and the assassination of the 4rth Amendment then there's ... posted 07/10/2008 at 11:02:57

FISA Fight: Attack Of The Epic Failure

Hillary Clinton at least understood what FISA was all about and voted against it. Obama needs to go back to school. He's not fit to become president. posted 07/10/2008 at 11:42:06

I just wanted to add that I will vote--GREEN! The democrats don't deserve to win this election. They voted to fund the war in Iraq again and they crapped on the Constitution with FISA and it's all a sad farce. At least Hillary Clinton voted against Obama's "compromise" on FISA. She should have wonm this primary and if she makes a fight for it at the convention and wins, she gets my vote! posted 07/10/2008 at 11:38:39

"If this is the only significant shift Obama has made so far - ... "

It's not just a shift but a convenient ommision that discounts Obama's credibilty. He never told his supporters until after he won the primary that he intended to expand George Bush's faith-based initiative programs and with government money at that. As for FISA, this wasn't a "strategic" decision, it was a cave-in to those who would undermine our Constitution and it has much more meaning than you discount it for. It's the CONSTITUTION stupid! If the Constitution is just something to play politics with as if it were a boardgame then it has as much meaning for you as a game of Trivial Pursuit. Stop making excuses for Obama and realize that this guy is not the wonder of wonders you perceive him as.

I wasn't going to vote because of Obama and FISA and the religious right he's pandering to and a host of other issues such as his intent to keep us involved militarily in Iraq to "counter" terrorism with residuals who will be fighting for thier lives every day, his stand against Gay marriage, death for rape even in "limited circumstances" and anxiety, depression or whatever you want to call it as a means to deny a woman an abortion. I suppose all these things are just "politics" to you but these policies will affect real lives and that's something you haven't even considered. posted 07/10/2008 at 11:35:05

What's so surprising? These are same democrats who just voted to fund the war in Iraq they've been bitching about and telling us they're going to end. Don't be surprised if Obama, who also caved in voted to usurp the constitution, doesn't end this war either. We'll be in Iraq for decades. This election is the biggest scam. posted 07/10/2008 at 11:20:59

Is Obama Really Moving To The Middle?

"It is clear that Obama has changed his positions to move to the center. It is a well calculated, intelligent decision by an extremely able Politician."

Intelligent? Then where is the core of Obama's beliefs? What does he stand for if he changes his positions on FISA etc? Is there a political conscience there? What are his supporters supposed to think? Yes, his position on 'ending' the war in Iraq never changed. He never commited to bringing all the troops home by even 2013 and said we would keep troops (residuals/troops/schmoops; it's all the same) in Iraq to fight terrorism--so much for ending the war there ). Obama will NOT end the war in Iraq. There'll be a photo-ops of some 'combat troops' coming home but we're there to stay and those of you who BELIEVED him will be more than disappointed if he wins the presidency. Neither McCain or Obama will end it. It's his position on FISA though that now mainly disgusts. I wonder what Hillary Clinton thinks about that. posted 07/08/2008 at 11:46:53

"People should have seen this all along but, in their fervor, somehow they missed it."

So in the end, Obama was never really who everyone thought he was. "Change" turns out to be not much at all. Don't be surprised if he picks a right-wing dem as his running mate either. Of course, Obama will call him or her "middle of the road, a centrist but we've seen that the middle of the road for Obama runs off to the right. posted 07/08/2008 at 11:36:02

"People should have seen this all along but, in their fervor, somehow they missed it."

So in the end, Obama was never really who everyone thought he was. "Change" turns out to be not much at all. Don't be surprised if he picks a right-wing dem as his running mate either. Of course, Obama will call him or her "middle of the road, a centrist but we've seen that the middle of the road for Oba,a runs off to the right. posted 07/08/2008 at 11:35:04

Jim Webb: "Under No Circumstances" Will I Consider V.P. Role

If Obama's to win the presidency, he needs her on the ticket. Besides, right now she appears more of a progressive than he ever was. posted 07/08/2008 at 11:52:20

Good choice but after Obama threw Clark under a tank after Clark's remarks about McCain, I doubt that Clark wil be a VP pick. posted 07/08/2008 at 11:50:15

" ... under no circumstances" would Webb consider the nomination. "

There is a God after all. posted 07/08/2008 at 11:48:23

Obama's Response To FISA Critics: A Vital Exchange With An Empty Center

"I'm sorry to burst the bubble but (Obama) is capable of making mistakes."

These decisions on Obama's part e.g., FISA etc weren't mistakes. They were calculated decisions. A mistake implies you might change your mind. What is he going to change his mind about now--the Iraq war, FISA --again--etc? Obama is human yes but he's clearly what he has always been--a politician--and that should come as no surprise to anyone now. He used his progressive supporters as he used Rezko to get where he is and no one wanted to believe that he was even capable of doing that but he has and that's the sad truth about Obama. posted 07/08/2008 at 12:00:29

It's Obama's supporters who have taken the lumps--hard knocks on the head from someone they thought was a progressive and really one of them. posted 07/08/2008 at 11:57:04

Obama, Stay the Course!

The bottom line is that Obama has to aprove all decisions about his campaign and his campaign promises. the responsibility is his and no one else's. Does he deserve the nomination? Not any more. At least Hillary Clinton sticks to her promises and she should make a fight of it and go for the nomination at the convention. posted 07/07/2008 at 15:59:14

Mitt Romney: I Want To Be Number Two

Figuritively, Romney certainly is number 2. For that matter, so is McCain. posted 07/07/2008 at 12:39:45

Why Jim Webb Is Different -- And It's Not Just the Military Background

"(Webb) is a guy that regardless of the issue ... "

This is the most assinine statement I ever heard. It's the ISSUES stupid! So what if Webb is passionate, mad even. With the exception of his opposition to the war in Iraq, in most cases he's as mad as a hatter e.g. a right-wing democrat in opposition to gun control who carries a gun with him onto the senate floor, abortion rights, Gay rights etc. This is not someone progressives or even middle-of-the-road dems should support. So what if he's a writer? So is Newt Gingrich etc. That doesn't make them good candidates for high office. posted 07/07/2008 at 12:49:51

I'll See Your GrassRoots FISA Problem and Raise You Some Pissed Off Women

Why are you so surprised Vest? For months others have posted at HuffPost saying Obama is not who you think he is, that he has a lot of explaining to do about issues he chose to ignore e.g., leaving residual troops in Iraq and refusing to answer whether when those troops have to fight for their lives every day if he would send the combat troops he says he'll bring home back to Iraq, Rezko, opposition to Gay Marriage and at the same time support of Gay Rights--at the same time McClurkin etc. Speaking out of both sides of his mouth is a prime facet of Obama's character. (Like every political hack, he now blames the press for the flack.) Not much different than McCain. So let the tears flow. It seems every day e.g., FISA, expansion of government of religion, even 'refining' his position on Iraq, the death penalty in 'limited circumstances' in cases of rape etc, Obama is full of surprises. What you and others didn't realize Vest, because most of you were so busy dragging Hillary Clinton though the muck, was that Obama is an arrogant phoney who used progressives to get where he is, just as he used Rezko to get political ascendancy, and then distanced himself from us. Like he said in his news conference about expanding government and religious ties with government monies to boot, he never was one of us because "if (we) had been listening ..." posted 07/07/2008 at 13:11:31

Charlie Crist Isn't Gay, Okay?

Not only did that queen Crist get a wife, he got 2 kids thrown in to boot. LOL If McCain picks him as his VP running mate, all kinds of questions from the press should come up as to the convenience of Crist's marriage, and there should be another man or two or three or more coming forward to drag Crist out of the closet with claims of having slept with him. Fortunately, the GOP won't be able to stifle that kind of news. McCain and Crist. One once a prisoner of of war and the other a prisoner of homophobia. posted 07/06/2008 at 19:40:23

Opportunity Missed

Did anyone ever think that Bush gave a hoot. he's lost so much support from the American people that he probably feels he can do anything he wants, like a spolied little brat, and just screw everyone. This isn't surprising at all. posted 07/04/2008 at 16:32:45

My Position On FISA

"In the end what do you want - a candidate that agrees with you 100% of the time ... "

Oh please. Right now Obama is down to about 50/50. That's not good enough. posted 07/04/2008 at 19:07:46

This is pure nonsense. Sure, lawyers make a bundle but those who win suits in court c ome away wth money too and incases such as this, both would win a hell of lot of money, deservedly so. posted 07/04/2008 at 18:38:22

Then learn to read ghop. Reform yes. Not expansion! posted 07/04/2008 at 18:34:31

Memo to Obama: Moving to the Middle is for Losers

That makes two of us love5pets and I've already made up my mind. Progressives have created a monster. It's humiliating. posted 07/01/2008 at 08:51:58

jojojo: "Clinton won ( as did LBJ, HST and JFK ) by reaching out successfully to centrists ... "

Cinton campaigned strongly on progressive issues. Gay rights (doing away with discrimination in the military etc). Then he caved in AFTER he became president and strayed to the right of the middle of the road and gave us Don't Ask, Don't Tell and DOMA. I can unfortunately trust Obama to do the same nmore and more as this campaign goes forward. It's a hsame really because he doesn't have to. His latest pronouncements on FISA, the death penalty for rape, Indications that he may not wholeheartedly agree to do away with Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy etc have already put him squarely beyond progressive support. Reports are all over the place from commentators and TV pundits that Obama really doesn't think he has to please progressives any more. If that's not so, where are statements from Obama and his surrogates that he needs us????????? posted 06/30/2008 at 17:33:15

It's already too late for Obama to come back from the middle. With FISA etc, he's gone off the deep end now. It's a disgrace to every person who thought this man was someone different. In the end, Obama is just another pol willing to run over his supporters to gain perceived support from those he should be trying to sway to progressive issues. Instead, Obama caves. What a let-down. posted 06/30/2008 at 17:23:54

Clark: McCain A Hero, But Lacks Command Experience

Clark is right. Just because McCain got caught and served prsion time as well as torture (something he's learned nothing from as he voted to support Bush's waterboarding) doesn't mean McCain is qualified for the presidency. Once again, Obama spits on progressives by throwing Clark under the bus though. It's getting worse and worse. posted 06/30/2008 at 17:52:41

What Is In The Water In Anti-Obama Tennessee?

I lived in TN for 15 years and got the hell out 2 years ago and moved to CA. True, there's a lot nice people there, nice people who think nothing of using the tern "Jew you down", and others who are aren't so nice and pretty frightening, terrible bigoted bible-thumpers. TN is a sate where some people live in cave-like dwellings in the earthern hollers (sp?)--I've met them, and where I never met so many people who couldn't even read. Still, it's also a stae where there's a lot of mixed racial marriages and relationships so TN is a mixed bag. It's conservatively unbalanced though so Obama will be unable to get that part of the south. At least, I don't think so. posted 06/30/2008 at 17:46:32

Elizabeth Dole Could Lose Her Seat

Why shouldn't Liddy Dole lose her seat? She's already lost her mind. posted 06/30/2008 at 17:54:17

Jim Webb's VP Prospects Helped By Passage Of GI Bill

The worst thing Obama could do (although he's already commited some political atrocities e.g., FISA, Death for rape etc) is to pick Webb. It won't be worth even voting if he does. Everyone was saying what a wonder Obama was, what a new kind of politician he was, that he speaks for progressives etc. It's all a crock. He's thrown us under the bus in order to court right-wing dems. It's the same-old same-old and I refuse to make excuses for him. I'd prefer Hillary Clinton any time over Webb. At least she's commited to abortion rights and other issues Webb is not.

It looks as if Obama is going to have to be kept in line if he wins and is going to have to be reminded on a daily basis that the progressessives he courted to win the nomination really want change that works within the Consititution. He's gotten tremendous financial support from progressives and right now it feels as if we might as well have tossed the money out the window. The next time I give money it will be to the Humane Society. I'd rather support a mongrel bitch than a bastard any time.

Obama is a great disappointment. posted 06/29/2008 at 15:14:28

Nevada Governor Caught In Embrace With Playboy Model

He and his wife are going through a divorce. You'd think the man commited rape by the way he's showcased here. He has a right to date and certainly has a right to hug or embrace whoever he wants. This is ridiculous. posted 06/27/2008 at 19:45:57

The Obama Problem

Worry? Progressives should be having a nervous breakdowns. FISA, Gay Marriage, Death for rape, even ending the war in Iraq and bringing all the troops home by 2013 (which Obama has refused to commit to) etc. It's a disgrace and so is Obama. It's the rape issue and the death penalty that really surprised me. None of the other issues which Obama has sided with has. Children sometimes are forced by a parent to lie about rape or just could be plain wrong. Many aren't but still death even in, as Obama has said, limited circumstances which often broaden into wider acceptablility and legality is insane. Put someone away for the rest of his life but killing is not the answer. posted 06/27/2008 at 20:02:22

Michelle Obama: Barack Will Fight For Gay Rights

Don't tell me you support gay rights and then oppose Gay Marriage. Civil Unions are NOT gay Marriage. Obama saying he'll leave it up to the states to decide is the easy way out for him politically and getting it both ways. Left to the states, Gay Marriage is a dead issue because it will never allow gays to marry across the board. Does anyone really think Mississippi or any southern state will alllow gay marriage? !!! Gay marriage needs to be federalized and a president can help to do that IF he has the will to do it; Obama doesn't. Piss on my back and tell me it's raining is not something that's acceptable. posted 06/27/2008 at 19:54:26

Obama Sides With....The Bush Supreme Court?

This is the problem with Obama I've mentioned several times in past posts. When you have someone (and in this case a black man who a good portion of voters might be hestitant to vote for and one who many still think is a Muslim although he's not), he's going to have to try and make it seem to them he's one of them, and that's very risky business, especially for those who supported him and thought 'progressive' was his middle name. It's not and that's very clear now. So many at Huffpost were bitching that Hillary Clinton was the one you couldn't trust, that she was right of center--too far right--to support and now I see Obama is someone I can't trust to uphold progressive values. if he becomes president I think he'll pick right-of-center supreme court judges and that's just not good enough. In fact, it stinks. his FISA decision was clearly a slap in the face to many who support him. A lot of us will stay home elction day. I want change--REAL CHANGE--and we won't get that from Obama.

Obama refused to commit to bringing all the troops home from Iraq by 2013. Why aren't progressives pushing him to change his mind so that this war really ends and way before 2013? We want it over with and while Obama talks about ending the war, he never says when he will do it. Certainly not by even 2013. It's pathetic. posted 06/29/2008 at 15:29:04

Court rejects death penalty for raping children

"It's amazing that the Repukes consider him the most liberal senator."

Unfortunately, so do a lot of his supporters. posted 06/25/2008 at 23:32:53

What you're sayijng really is the law is always right and justifiable. Nonsense. There were once laws allowing for slavery, making homosexuality a crime etc. The law is not always right and shouldn't and justice is not always served and the lawa that are so should be fought with every legal means. It's like those who insist that because something was always so, it should remain that way. If everyone thought that way, we'd still be living in caves. posted 06/25/2008 at 23:28:23

There's no difference in the damage done to a child or an adult who has been raped. The trauma stays with them for the rest of their lives but put the rapist to death? No! Put them away for the rest of their lives behind bars but killing rapists solves nothing, and certainly not for the victim. posted 06/25/2008 at 17:51:33

Yes, it's the government's job to pay for the healhcare of citizens who can't afford it or those without. the government's job is to protect it's citizens and not just with bombs and bullets. posted 06/25/2008 at 17:47:21

The supreme court has more sense than Obama in this case. Obama supports death for rape in "narrow, limited and well-defined circumstances" which as we know often progresses into a wider appeal. The cave-ins have begun so Obama is no new man, just another politician willing to say anything to get votes., If anyone thinks he's going to even end the war in Iraq and bring ALL the troops home either, they're living in a fantasy.world. I've said this so many times before about Obama wanting to appeal to all sides so much that anything progressives are for will be so watered down as to become meaningless. As much as I supported Hillary Clinton and as much as I disagreed with her on a some issues, at least she was consistent and wouldn't have backed down in the face anything. It's a shame. Voting will get us nothing, not even much of a change in the supreme court with Obama as president. If he had been on the California Supreme Court , gays wouldn't have the opportunity to now marry and now this--death for rape. Disgusting! posted 06/25/2008 at 17:43:05

Serenity Lost: Obama And The Netroots

Stop daydreaming lennix and wake up and at least face reality about Obama. He's not the supreme being for progressives. In fact, he's turned his back on a lot of issues progressives are for. When you want to please everyone, you cave in to the opposition as Clinton did with Don't Ask, Don't Tell and DOMA. Our choices in this election are not good although I know a lot of Obama supporters wil stil make excuses ffor him if he picks a right-wing dem as his running mate and if he wins the election, even make excuses when someone hardly progressive is appointed to the Supreme Court. posted 06/25/2008 at 23:22:18

Absolutley SCG. The core of prgressives who suppported Obama can't turn their backs on the constitution in regard to FISA. Obama has. It's disgraceful. posted 06/25/2008 at 23:17:40

He won because the progressive community had high expectations and and believed what Obama implied--that he was one of them. Not commiting to getting all the troops out of Iraq by 2013, FISA, death for rape, against Gay marriage. It's incredible that so many people were fooled for so long. Obama is a compromiser and will compromise all liberal and progressive values away and he certainly won't end the war in Iraq either. He's a politician and nothing about him surprises me any more. What a mistake democrats have made. posted 06/25/2008 at 23:16:30

Jim Webb Emerges As Democrats' Military Point Man

Hillary yes. Pelosi has been a disaster in the war and Feinstein gave us Mukasy. Edwards is fine but an Hispanic (Ricchardson, although a very good man) and a black man on the ticket is unfortunately a losing ticket. I love Dodd but he's recently come under fire for conflict of interest issues. Biden would be fine but Kucinich has become too much of a joke in the media (although I like him very much). Hagel is as bad as Webb (other than the issue of the war) and Ron Paul wouldn't give a starving man his leftovers from his lunch. If you thought Bush was bad about relieving the agony of Katrina with federal monies, Paul would have completely ignored New Orleans. posted 06/21/2008 at 18:16:04

Regardless of Webb being right about Iraq and the war there, he is a redneck and Obama shouldn't select him as his VP choice. This Gay man won't vote if Obama picks someone like Webb (or Nunn for that matter). I wouldn't want someone like that second in line to be become president. Obama picks Webb and all Obama's talk about abortions rights, Gay rights and gun control go out out the window and shows Obama as just another politician who will do anything to please anyone to get votes. posted 06/21/2008 at 18:09:11

Oppose Bush's Vulgar Lies and Pornographic War: Send Money to Al Franken

The democrats just voted to fund this "vulgar" and damned war --again--and they're going to end it and expect those of us who want this war over and done with ASAP to give them money to boot? I don't think so. posted 06/19/2008 at 22:08:16

Press Dissatisfied With Treatment From Obama Campaign

I read that Obama is consideering Edwards or Nunn as VP. Edwards is fine but if Obama picks that right-wing homophobe Nunn, I won't even vote. posted 06/19/2008 at 22:09:50

Tables Turn, China Tells U.S. How To Run Its Economy

"Chinese officials sat across conference tables from American officials and got an earful."

'First, corruption is vital. Secondly, let all dog food producers put anything they want in the food and sell it aborad. Most importantly, forget building codes. Turn a blind eye to construction that wouldn't hold firm on a sunny, light breezy day. Lastly, Pay your workers crap and sell cheap shoddy goods abroad.
Make a fortune and may all dictatorships live for a thousand years.' posted 06/17/2008 at 18:53:12

Broads For McCain! Sign Up Today

I suppose McCain can always dig up Eva Braun. posted 06/16/2008 at 17:36:00

Dems Not Backing Obama? Rahm Will Deal With It

This is why I say it doesn't make any sense to vote for right-wing dems. With the exception of a few issues, they're republicans really e.g., Harold Ford of TN when he ran and lost. It didn't make any difference to me who won in that race and I didn't even vote when I lived there. It was just a lost cause either way. posted 06/13/2008 at 15:02:52

One of them should be Hillary Clinton and another, Barney Frank. I'm afraid though that Obama will hedge on picking a liberal judge. He wants to please repulicans so much and 'bring us together' that he'll select someone who veers just off course to the right.I hope not but if Obama wins the presidency, he just might do that and that would be a disaster. posted 06/13/2008 at 14:59:38

There's agreat difference between saying you're going to vote for someone and publicly endorsing a candidate and working to insure his electopn e.g., speaking to your constituents on his behalf. posted 06/13/2008 at 14:56:13

Obama Moves To The Center

Holbrooke should be included in Obama's team. If it wasn't for him, genocide would have been completed by the Serbs in Bosnia. Bill Clinton was dragged kicking and screaming into taking action too. He waited until it was almost too late and Holbrooke was the man who forced him to do it as he had been saying, "Do something!" for a very long time. Holbrooke's a good man. Obama needs to overlook Holbrooke's aggressiveness because Holbrooke gets things done and is a very smart guy. posted 06/13/2008 at 14:50:36

In Wake Of Gay Marriage Ruling, Two California Counties Halt All Weddings

Kern and Butte county officials are so full of it. How many gays are there in those counties? Maybe 50 all together? Bakersfield is a redneck conclave so these officials aren't fooling anyone. Well, good then. If we can't marry each other there, then no one marries. Maybe all the straights who want to get married will have to run to SF or LA. LOL posted 06/12/2008 at 20:11:28

John McCain's First Wife Speaks Out

McCain didn't want to be 40, so now he looks like he's 140! LOL He is a mean-spirited man and a phoney. posted 06/09/2008 at 16:33:19

Rupert Everett: British Soldiers Are Whiny Wimps

Everett's so butch! LOL In explorer Richard Burton's day, colonialism ruled and natives were murdered and treated as subservient. This is what Everett admires? Buton waas a fascinating man though and I'd like to see this documentary about him. There was a wonderful mini-series many years ago (and I've been trying to find it over the years but haven't been able to on video or DVD). It was about great explorers and Africa. The episode about Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke was terrific. Poor Speke. He was in love with Burton but Burton allegedly was heterosexual. Burton 'outted' Speke though in the sense of proving that Speke did not find the root of the Zambezi river or Nile--I forget which one. Speke was so humiliated, he commited suicide. Burton was not the nices t of people either, something he has in commonm with Everett obviously so I could see why Everett wants to make a documentary about him. After Burton died, his wife burned most of of letters etc. posted 06/09/2008 at 16:46:07

Let's Give Hillary Her Props

" ... begin to put behind us the legacy of slavery on which this country was built by electing the first African American President."

This is no reason to vote for Obama. Issues are the reason and the issues affecting Americans daily like the economy, high gas prices, health care and the war in Iraq (which he won't end. Sure he'll pull so-called combat troops out and leave behind a residual troops and call them something else. We're there to stay and there's going to be more than a slight case of shock to Obama supporters when Americans are still dying there in 2013 if Obama is elected. Better than then 100 years of war from McCain but at least be honest about t.) posted 06/07/2008 at 19:05:43

FAQ: The Vice Presidency

I won't vote if Obama picks a southern redneck like Webb as his VP choice. Richardson is a good man but a black man and an hispanic is a no-win. Wesley Clark would be a good choice or even Hillary Clinton, although a black man and a woman might be a bad idea and these things have to be taken into consideration if Obama wants to win. Neither Sam Nunn either or Warner. Both are too conservative on social issues. I don't know if Richardson has a law degree but I'd like to see either him or Hillary on the supreme court. Hell, why not Barney Frank as a supreme court judge. THAT would be amazing! It would be more amazing if Frank was Obama's VP choice but that won't happen for obvious reasons. Some day though. posted 06/07/2008 at 19:14:26

Hillary Clinton Running For The Vice Presidency

Hillary then has about as much experience and background to be on the Supreme Court as Obama has to be president of the U.S. The fact is years have gone by since Hillary was in law school. She's much smarter now then she was then and would make a great Supreme Court justice. All the issues that dems supposedly care about e.g., abortion rights, Gay rights, the environment etc would be in good hands in her care if she sat on the supreme court so all this bitching about her as unqualified is mean-spirited and won't get Obama any support from those he needs the most now--Clinton supporters. posted 06/05/2008 at 11:05:53

The GOP doesn't have enough votes with the base to win. An Obama/Hillary ticket would seal the dems win if only supporters on both sides would grow up and support it. posted 06/05/2008 at 10:58:23

If you don't want Hillary as VP, then you don't want Obama as president because he can't win without her as his VP choice. Anyone who runs for the presidency thinks it's owed to them as well so all this bullshit about Hillary as the only one thinking that spot was hers by right is wrong. The presidency is the ultimate ego job. Any pol with chutzpah enough to run for it must have an ego the size of Mount Rushmore. I wouldn't wish that job on anyone. You age terribly fast within the first few years and the pressures are enormous so it takes someone with a Rushmore size ego to think he or she could handle it and come out physically and mentally unfazed. So if Hillary gets the VP nod from Obama, continue to be as juvenile politically as you've shown in your post and stay home election day or vote for McCain and cut your nose to spite your face. posted 06/05/2008 at 10:55:12

Cut the crap. If you think Obama is going to end this war and bring ALL the troops home, you're delusional. Remember, he woudn't commit to bringing all the troops home by even 2013 and neither did Hillary. We're there for the long haul. Of course those of you who believe anything Obama says will continue to make excuses for him if he wins the presidency and show no surprise when Americans--those Americans he leaves behind in Iraq--continue to die day after day there, so grow up. Bill Clinton also gave us a fantasy world where Gays would have equal rights and not get discriminated against in the military and look what happened then. Obama promises us the same thing (of course, he's against Gay marriage though). He promises the heavens to open up and God's hand to reach out and touch us every morning every but that's Diana Ross isn't it? There's not going to be any Shangri-La. posted 06/05/2008 at 10:47:23

"Hillary's approach violates the protocol of avoiding overt appeals normally associated with the vice presidential selection process."

My my! You'd think Hillary was commitng arson. So her appeal is overt. We want change don't we? All this prior bullshit with other pols going for VP was just nonsense, a silly game more attuned to a night out at a bar with one patron trying to pick up another and playing maybe she/he will or maybe she/he won't.
As to the VP spot not worth more than spit, these last few decades have shown us that it's worth considerably more than that. If Hillary doesn't get the VP nod from Obama, he loses in November. I'll vote for him but a lot of Hillary supporters will either stay home or vote McCain. They're as assinine as a lot of Obama supporters who will do the same if Hillary gets the VP nod. Hillary Clintojn is NOT the enemy; John McCain and the GOP are. posted 06/05/2008 at 10:36:54

Jay Leno Apologizes For Gay Remarks

Then vote for McCain because he'll keep us in Iraq 100 years or more and that's about what will happen if we continue our involvement there. There's no way out of Iraq unless we just do it and leave. posted 04/02/2008 at 19:03:22

I never found Leno funny and was surprised when he got Carson's job. I suppose he did so because he never ruffled Carson's feathers, unlike Joan Rivers who was once hilarious and showed she wanted the job and may have pushed for it , upsetting Carson's midwestern sensibilities and NBC's sense of a woman's place is any other place but behind a talk show host's desk. posted 04/02/2008 at 14:07:35

For us to stay in Iraq and try and train the untrainable--the Iraqi military-is a hopeless cause. What happens after we leave Iraq is entirely up to the Iraqies. We can't stay there forever and seeking an agreeable consensus to work together peacefully between opposing factions in Iraq is just as much a hopeless cause. We're dealing with a society there that's bound to religious dogma that will never lead to democracy as we know it and God help us if we get what we wish for.
Will it get worse in Iraq if we leave? Probably, but what happens there is up to Iraq. Peace or chaos. We've had enough. posted 04/02/2008 at 14:00:27

MutualDisdian: All politicians are liars and dissemblers and it's often up to the electorate to pick the wheat from the all the chaff. Hard to do and so often we wind up with chaff, however if you really care about at least partly ending our involvement in Iraq (neither Obama or Clinton will end it totally; they keep us involved one way or the other there for years), don't stay home on election day. There's too much at stake, no matter who gets the democratic nomination, e.g., Supreme Court appointments, healthcare, the economy and who knows, maybe even Gay rights. posted 04/02/2008 at 13:49:10

I rmember Leno as a guest on Pat Robinson's evangelical TV rip-off and was surprised to see him there. Who knows what lies in the heart of the TV comedian? posted 04/02/2008 at 13:41:15

I'm Gay and didn't find Leno's remarks offensive. There was nothing mean-spirited about what he said. I just wish Ryan would come off as intelligent as he does in person in his acting; he's a terrible actor. posted 04/02/2008 at 13:38:35

Britain Delays Cutting Troops in Iraq

Looks like the Brits will be stuck in Iraq forever too. posted 04/02/2008 at 00:52:07

Letter From A Soldier: Answers You Won't Want To Hear

Steam control is a fallacyand that's because like among New York City's streets where manhole covers abound, you plug up one holel where steam erupts and the pressure builds uo so badly on the pipes that it erupts from another manhole cover . That's what we're trying to do in Iraq and in doing so only causing varous eruptions throughout the country. Better to leave and save American lives and let the Iraqies vent it full steam ahead if they must. Iraq will never be our friends anyway and democracy there a fantasy. Iraq can live in peace or they can murder each other which is what they seem to do best. Nothing we do will help them. We should leave. posted 04/02/2008 at 01:01:48

Jesus for President, a Review for Atheists -- Part 2: God's Story

(Continued)
Exley says, "One of my biggest surprises in getting to know Bible believin' Christians is that they are able to keep their eyes wide open while diving into the ancient texts of the Bible head first." Ain't that the truth and ain't that the problem. They view this world through an ancient text that's been censored to empower popes and kings throughout history. Ask youself then just who was being worshiped after all?

For me there's no supernatural being, nothing that looks over us nor away from us and no devil with horns and a tail who goes boo and makes bad things happen to humanity who is born, not rotten and of sin, but innocent and beautiful and who has to be taught to do bad things. That doesn't mean thatthere isn't some wider experience we're part of; there is. it's a universe that exists, knowing and unknowing, everchanging and unchanging and the biggest question mark we face. posted 04/02/2008 at 00:24:49

Periodic redistribution of the means of making a living is in human's DNA and is known to anthropologists? Nonsense. What anthropologists? Reputable anthrolologists, denigrate the idea of genetic memory. There's no proof of it. That only exists in fictional page-turners.

"How in the world do modern Christians who believe in a "kind, unchanging and all-powerful god" think they can answer that?
The answer -- sort of -- is that they don't. "It's a mystery!" they say ... "

That's a convenient way of explaining away anything. It's denial, not wanting to face the larger question as to whether a supernatural being exists. It's too frightening for most people to accept so they shrug off God's ways as mystery and turn to their loving God after the fact when a loved one isn't saved from some terrible event. 9/11. Where was God? It's a mystery. Nice.

As to the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve lived in ignorant bliss, surrounded by a world that was perfect until a woman ruined it all. Most Christians blame the woman in the Garden of Eden for the Fall and there's the rub. They take a moment in time and for centuries individuals and groups suffer from it, from women to Gays and African-Americans etc. posted 04/02/2008 at 00:24:27

McCain: "I'm Not Running On The Bush Presidency"

Of course McCain isn't running on the Bush presidency; he's running on Cheney's vice presidency. posted 04/01/2008 at 17:36:56

British Sex Scandal: The Obvious Hillary Connection

There's nothing elitist about majoring in history and english. Not only do we need teachers knowledgable about these subjects but most young people today don't even know how to write. They're so used to short quips on the net that barely resemble sentences and using the jargon of the young, which isn't exactly something you can put into a term paper on the Civil War for example. Maybe we won't get into messes like Iraq in the future either if more kids learned their history too.
Goldberg's a right-wing jerk like his mother. To even read what he puts out is a waste of time. posted 04/01/2008 at 23:17:06

That's true but many of the english aristocracy were anti-semitic and inclined to favor Hitler too. posted 04/01/2008 at 23:09:23

I get it then. William Buckley is actually connected to the sex scandal, In fact, he was holding the whip and dressed in drag. What a bunch of creeps these right-wingers are. Anything to involve Hillary Clinton in their sleazy fantasies.
Mosley was senrt to prison and thereafter looked on as a traitor, which he was. posted 04/01/2008 at 17:41:38

Married Soldiers Now Allowed To Live Together In Iraq

I don't give a damn about married soldiers able to live to together in Iraq when Gays are still discriminated against in the military. When the day comes when Gays can live together openly with their partners, then I might give a shit. posted 04/01/2008 at 17:46:36

Feingold Calls Out Intel Chief For Saying Dems Want To Imprison Bush

No, Bush should not be imprisoned--first. He should first be put on trial for crapping on the Consititution and starting a war that was uncalled for and lying about the reasons for doing so. Then he should be found guilty and THEN imprisoned. posted 04/01/2008 at 17:50:29

Ageism and John McCain: A Personal View

Age DOES contribute to John McCain's irrational nbeliefs about victory in Iraq. Some people grow old and have learned from the past. McCain is old and hasn't learned a thing. He's frozen in a time warp of Vietnam where glorious and illustrious men also fought a war that should never have been fought but not having learned anything from Vietnam, McCain prides himself as a warrior still looking for a war he can win--at America's expense. So, ageism does come into play in his case. posted 03/31/2008 at 18:19:30

Chelsea Clinton Asked About Monica Lewinsky Again, Watch Video

The more these questions are asked, the more it's going to hurt Obama, regardless if the whoever asks the question is an Obama supporter or a republican plant. posted 03/31/2008 at 21:02:34

Exactly what questions do you think should be asked? Did Hillary know of the affair early on? Did she argue and fight with Bill? Did she ever consider leaving him and seeking a divorce? Did she ever confront Monica Lewinsky? How did Chelsea feel about the affair? DId she ever speak to her father about it? Etc etc etc. All these questions are extremely personal and no one's business and should never interfere in a political campaign. It wasn't Hillary who had the affair either but the way some of you at HuffPost talk (and say questions should be asked without mentioning what questions should be asked), you'd think Hillary broke her marriage vows. And I support Obama. posted 03/31/2008 at 18:11:03

The public certainly has the right to ask any question they want. When they ask Cheslea about her father's affair with Monica, it's up to the person who asks the question whether he or she wants to look like an idiot. Asking a son or daughter about their parent's sexual affair is not only hurtful but mean-spirited and really low. posted 03/31/2008 at 18:05:55

Bill Clinton is not running for president; Hillary is, Even though I don't support her, you should know the difference. posted 03/31/2008 at 18:01:59

I don't support Hillary; I support Obama but Chelsea is absolutely right. These questions stem from the assumption that somehow Hillary Clinton had something to do with her husband having sex with Monica Lewinsky. It's unfair to ask these questions and only desires to blacken Hillary's name in regard to the affair. There's plenty of political issues Hillary can be called on so this type of cheap tactic isn't called for at all. posted 03/31/2008 at 17:58:50

John McCain's Biography Tour To Show How War Dominates His World View

Right Momma. Since when does even getting beaten to a pulp make one qualified to be president? Hell, using that as a barometer, we might as well have the heavyweight champ in the White House. posted 03/31/2008 at 14:07:06

That's sounds about right bikerdude. They can run on the Incontinence Ticket. posted 03/31/2008 at 14:04:33

The question is: What's in the chin strap? posted 03/31/2008 at 14:01:25

hmmm.. you could count the secret war in Cambodia which led directly to Pol Pot and massacres there. Then there's the secret war in South America when we in effect murdered Salvadore Allende. Hey! That's 11! posted 03/31/2008 at 14:00:14

He probably had some kind of device like Bush used when in debates. Remember the photo and the bulge? posted 03/31/2008 at 13:56:01

The republicans can always dig up Custer to second the charge. Of course the results in Iraq would be the same--disaster. posted 03/31/2008 at 13:52:05

Yeah, Powell who lied about why we had to go to war in Iraq and then didn't have the courage to resign, and McCain who continues to lie about the war in Iraq. We've had 8 years of lying from this administration. We don't need any more so-called warriors who tell lies to deceive America any more. posted 03/31/2008 at 13:50:31

That photo makes Mcain look as ridiculous as Dukakis in that tank. What a silly old man McCain is, still playing the warrior at his age. He probably needed a teleprompter, as he does with all of his speeches, to direct him to the nearest toilet. posted 03/31/2008 at 11:16:51

Iraq Violence Continues As Death Toll Nears 300

Mission accomplished? al-Maliki gave al Sadr an ultimatum whihch you conveniently disregard. al Sadr's mission was accomplished though; he survives. posted 03/30/2008 at 13:44:15