May 17, 2008
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The Evangelical Swing Vote
Electing Sweetie
"left has been far more brutal to Hillary then the 'rightwingers ever were.
Hardly. Please review your history. Or go to freerepublic dot com and search for Hillary.
And "sweetie" as brutality? No, I have another explanation. I am a gay male, and I have called my partner "sweetie" for 27 years. Every once in a while, I am in an animated conversation with another man or a woman, it doesn't matter which, and "sweetie" slips out, force of habit. If it's a straight man, I am pretty mortified. If it's a woman or a gay man, they usually just smile at my own embarrassment.
I think that's what happened to Barrack, Tootsie. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:20:47
Hardly. Please review your history. Or go to freerepublic dot com and search for Hillary.
And "sweetie" as brutality? No, I have another explanation. I am a gay male, and I have called my partner "sweetie" for 27 years. Every once in a while, I am in an animated conversation with another man or a woman, it doesn't matter which, and "sweetie" slips out, force of habit. If it's a straight man, I am pretty mortified. If it's a woman or a gay man, they usually just smile at my own embarrassment.
I think that's what happened to Barrack, Tootsie. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:20:47
Talking with Terrorists? Happens All the Time
"Power grows out of the barrel of a gun." Chairman Mao said it, and, although he is basically in the Soviet mold, Bush must have learned it at Uncle Mao's knee. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:47:40
The Case for 'Appeasement'
As I understand it, 'got' is American and 'gotten' is British. posted 05/16/2008 at 15:03:19
Destroy the "good old boy" network? She seems to be trying very hard to show that she IS a good old boy. Trying to show that she is the American Margaret Thatcher, no different from any male politician only more macho. Sorry, I keep thinking of that scene in "All of Me" where Lily Tomlin, inhabiting Steve Martin's body, tries to "act like a man". posted 05/16/2008 at 14:52:57
John Cusack's War: The Actor Battles to Un-embed Hollywood With His New Film, War, Inc.
You are confusing him with Nostrodomus.
McCarthy was the closet-case alcoholic who never made the same charge twice. Nostrodomus was the other one, the one whose writings are more precise than McCain's speeches. posted 05/16/2008 at 14:31:40
McCarthy was the closet-case alcoholic who never made the same charge twice. Nostrodomus was the other one, the one whose writings are more precise than McCain's speeches. posted 05/16/2008 at 14:31:40
Paul Krugman and the New York Times' Pious Pontifications at the Pump
"our OPEC friends, were they American or chargeable under American law, would all be sitting in jail as massive violators of anti-trust laws"
Not under the Bush administration, they wouldn't. The "Justice" Department would turn a blind eye, and the Preznint would award them all the Medal of Freedom. posted 05/16/2008 at 14:39:15
Not under the Bush administration, they wouldn't. The "Justice" Department would turn a blind eye, and the Preznint would award them all the Medal of Freedom. posted 05/16/2008 at 14:39:15
Unearthed: News of the Week the Mainstream Media Forgot to Report
I really appreciate your column. Although I see many of your stories on responsible sections of the blogosphere, there are others that I miss.
The Mad Cow story is particularly galling and should be picked up elsewhere. First we are told that we don't need government regulation, because industry can self-regulate. Then, when industry tries to self-regulate, the government agencies responsible for regulation actively prevent it from doing so. Welcome to the Republican nightmare! In addition, of course, the balance of trade, already severely out of balance, is tipped further by making Unitedstatesian products unacceptable abroad! Brilliant! posted 05/16/2008 at 13:12:19
The Mad Cow story is particularly galling and should be picked up elsewhere. First we are told that we don't need government regulation, because industry can self-regulate. Then, when industry tries to self-regulate, the government agencies responsible for regulation actively prevent it from doing so. Welcome to the Republican nightmare! In addition, of course, the balance of trade, already severely out of balance, is tipped further by making Unitedstatesian products unacceptable abroad! Brilliant! posted 05/16/2008 at 13:12:19
Exclusive Video: McCain Was For Talking To Hamas Before He Was Against It...
Does your mommie know you're out this late? posted 05/16/2008 at 08:06:06
Does your mommie know you're out thig late? posted 05/16/2008 at 08:05:34
That right there is un-American. posted 05/16/2008 at 08:04:38
They have no power. Not like the pharma/oi/insurance/banking lobbyists who have bought and sold McCain. You are talking about trouble from people who are no threat to you and don't notice your pocket is being picked. Smart. posted 05/16/2008 at 07:35:27
The really sad thing, if your prediction comes true, is that you will SUPPORT McSame and VOTE for him, and then YOU will have to suffer too, the whole country will suffer, and you will be happy about it? Masochist. posted 05/16/2008 at 07:29:16
Nixon appeased China. Reagan appeased Iran. posted 05/16/2008 at 07:26:03
Conyers On Rove: "We'll Hold Him In Contempt"
Face it. As a Fox News Commentator, Turdblossom can claim Executive Privilege. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:22:56
John McCain Trades Straight Talk for Unadulterated Fantasy
But of course he has a plan for how to get there, Arianna. It's called Stay the Course(TM). posted 05/16/2008 at 11:41:00
"young Americans who 'understand that true happiness is much greater than the pursuit of pleasure, and can only be found by serving causes greater than self-interest.' "
The Young Republicans are going to volunteer for the military? He really has lost his mind! posted 05/16/2008 at 11:37:48
The Young Republicans are going to volunteer for the military? He really has lost his mind! posted 05/16/2008 at 11:37:48
Tom Friedman's Latest Declaration of War
Every one of these heartless neocons says, "It was worth doing." should be asked "Would you willingly give up both legs, right now--painfully-- to achieve that goal?" They are so ready to sacrifice everyone else's lives and body parts.
But perhaps that's not enough of a sacrifice for him. Ask if he would give up golf. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:08:48
But perhaps that's not enough of a sacrifice for him. Ask if he would give up golf. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:08:48
A Victory for Equality: California Affirms the Freedom to Marry
The Constitution doesn't gurantee you happiness, only the right the "the pursuit of happiness". What could be more basic to that persuit than your closest personal realationship? Making it work is your own responsibility. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:30:38
McCain's "Miss America" Promise on Iraq
Uh, I've read your comment over, and I still don't know whether you are trying to say anything or not. The nearest I get out of it is: "Us good, you bad." posted 05/15/2008 at 14:14:16
McCain's New Iraq Fantasy
"power is all that matters!" Uh, isn't that what we had in lieu of diplomacy and... thought... for the last seven years? Bush waving his penis around. We don't need to see McCain's---please! posted 05/15/2008 at 15:33:09
You are of course assuming we have any troops left. We could send the local volunteer fire brigade if the regular troops, the reserves, and the national guard are all in Iraq/Iran/Afghanistan.
And by the way, it is just your arrogant "I don't care what the other kids think, I'm better'n all of'em!" attitude that has earned us the contempt of the majority of humanity. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:19:11
And by the way, it is just your arrogant "I don't care what the other kids think, I'm better'n all of'em!" attitude that has earned us the contempt of the majority of humanity. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:19:11
You have been repeating this mantra since 2003, just like Bushie. Why don't you just tell us that they will greet us as liberators and strew rose petals at our feet? posted 05/15/2008 at 15:12:12
You underestimate the genius of McCain.
He is going to sit down all factions and say, "Why can't all you Shias and Sunnis and Moonys and Loonys or whatever-you-are just settle your differences like good Christians?" posted 05/15/2008 at 14:19:53
He is going to sit down all factions and say, "Why can't all you Shias and Sunnis and Moonys and Loonys or whatever-you-are just settle your differences like good Christians?" posted 05/15/2008 at 14:19:53
Facing Racism in America
I do not wish to believe this. But looking at those people really frightens me for the future of our country. It is like looking at someone in a burning building saying, "I ain't gonna be saved by no Black fireman." posted 05/15/2008 at 16:56:04
So you think that lady who said she wasn't racist or anything but she thought a Black man should not be President... wasn't a racist? posted 05/15/2008 at 16:52:56
Not only is racism alive and well in this country, you also shouldn't vote for anyone whose pastor points out that racism is alive and well in this country--this means he hates America. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:50:33
And Hillary was the wife-of-a-former President candidate who would not have gotten this far without their help, and McCandidate was the former-POW who would not have gotten this far without their help, and Bush was the super-rich-pampered-preppie-acting-like-a-hick-son-of-a-former-President candidate who would not have gotten this far without their help...
Your point is? Oh, you don't like Obama. Okay. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:43:29
Your point is? Oh, you don't like Obama. Okay. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:43:29
Bush Compares Obama To Nazi Appeasers
Elect an unprincipled fool, ready to sell his ethics to the highest bidder. posted 05/15/2008 at 13:44:19
Please name one individual, other than Mr. Straw Man, who has suggested negotiating with Osama bin Laden?
Perhaps someone who knows his family has negotiated through them and agreed to protect him. Don't know who that might be. posted 05/15/2008 at 13:09:59
Perhaps someone who knows his family has negotiated through them and agreed to protect him. Don't know who that might be. posted 05/15/2008 at 13:09:59
Bill Clinton did not get us into a hundred years war by lying and TOTALLY IGNORING THE ADVICE OF MILITARY EXPERTS.
Bill Clinton did not arrogantly ignore our military's pressing need for body armor and then dismiss the deaths of 4,000 soldiers by saying he too made a sacrifice in giving up his golf game.
(And even lie about that.)
Bill Clinton did not totally destroy the U.S. military. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:55:10
Bill Clinton did not arrogantly ignore our military's pressing need for body armor and then dismiss the deaths of 4,000 soldiers by saying he too made a sacrifice in giving up his golf game.
(And even lie about that.)
Bill Clinton did not totally destroy the U.S. military. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:55:10
The sad thing is that probably only a miniscule percentage of the U.S. population even knows about the crimes of Prescott Bush. That is what are "free press" has become. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:33:24
Please encourage anyone you know that has a command of the written English language to post frequently on U. S. blogs, whatever their political opinions. The one thing we ALL need over here is input from Iraqis and others in the Middle East. All too often we think of everyone over there as "the other". We need to know you. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:29:20
Also, you might note, the Nazis had the armies sufficient to the task. If we do invade Iran (and I would not put this past either Bush or McBush), who is going to occupy it, the volunteer fire departments? posted 05/15/2008 at 12:24:32
You are naive. Supremely naive. You may have been so brainwashed by now that you will come out with statements like "I admire Bush's intellect." You need to seek help before you sink entirely into fantasy land. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:21:21
He was clearly speaking of Brad Lindsay Lohman, who has been much in the news on this issue during primary season. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:09:34
John McCain and al Qaeda
But you have missed the most important part of the statement. Has Bush given up golf or has he not? Don't you see how the future of our country depends on this bold and decisive act of the President? posted 05/15/2008 at 10:16:58
Wow! I started reading that quote and thought it was Rev. Wright. How low we have sunk, when telling the truth is considered a disqualification for high office. posted 05/15/2008 at 09:22:21
We alrady have surrendered.
We have surrendered the the lives of our troops. We have surrendered the effectiveness of our military. We have surrendered our reputation in the world. We have surrendered our economy. We have surrundered our morality. We have surrendered our honor. We have surrendered our Constittution. What else would you have us surrender on the altar of neo-conservative lies? posted 05/15/2008 at 09:16:11
We have surrendered the the lives of our troops. We have surrendered the effectiveness of our military. We have surrendered our reputation in the world. We have surrendered our economy. We have surrundered our morality. We have surrendered our honor. We have surrendered our Constittution. What else would you have us surrender on the altar of neo-conservative lies? posted 05/15/2008 at 09:16:11
Would your prefer "fascist"? The term has nothing to do with anti-Semitism, but with political theory, specifically the collusion of government and business, which is extremely apt.
You might also look into the life of Bush's grandfather, Prescot Bush. Google him. posted 05/15/2008 at 08:48:20
You might also look into the life of Bush's grandfather, Prescot Bush. Google him. posted 05/15/2008 at 08:48:20
vis-à-vis Catholics and Protestants in Ireland? posted 05/15/2008 at 08:44:56
Obama/McCain: Kennedy/Nixon or Eisenhower/Stevenson?
But the old McCain lost. And GWB won. And that widely distributed picture that is on the cover of Cliff Schechter's book is really heartbreaking in a way, with little McCain hugging GHWB's idiot son like he is the child and George is his Daddy.
Sold his soul. Sold his soul. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:57:26
Sold his soul. Sold his soul. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:57:26
Excellent! "Obama lacks experience," they keep crying, "He hasn't been in the Senate long enought" Turn that right around to "he hasn't been in the Senate long enough to let the evils of Washington politics get a grip on his soul." Hell, even McCain called Washington "Sin City" (talking to Rev. Hagee's Rapture for Israel group, of course.) posted 05/13/2008 at 15:52:51
McCain and the Courts
"No, a judge doesn NOT have to glean the meaning of ambiguous language from somewhere other than the Constitution. "
The Constitution, my friend, does not explain the ambiguous language of a law written in 2008. The law would most likelly contain words that were not even in the English language when the Constitution was framed. You seem to miss the point that a major part of judicial duties has ALWAYS been interpretation of the meaning of the words of a law, and that to do that other sources, a dictionary perhaps, and certainly the decisions of judges in the past, must be used.
You are confusing this task with that of determining the "constitutionality" of the law.
You are also missing the point that conservative judges have been every bit as eager (perhaps more so) to "legislate from the bench" as have liberals. It is their politics that are different. posted 05/13/2008 at 12:58:37
The Constitution, my friend, does not explain the ambiguous language of a law written in 2008. The law would most likelly contain words that were not even in the English language when the Constitution was framed. You seem to miss the point that a major part of judicial duties has ALWAYS been interpretation of the meaning of the words of a law, and that to do that other sources, a dictionary perhaps, and certainly the decisions of judges in the past, must be used.
You are confusing this task with that of determining the "constitutionality" of the law.
You are also missing the point that conservative judges have been every bit as eager (perhaps more so) to "legislate from the bench" as have liberals. It is their politics that are different. posted 05/13/2008 at 12:58:37
Congress: Money for War, But No Money for the Troops?
If we had journalists in this country, this would be blasted all over the television constantly, but it just isn't as important as no-talent divas DUI's.
These hipocitical non-Patriot runny Blue Dogs should also tell us that the best way to assure retention and recruitment for the current occupations and the future occupation of Iran is to out-source jobs, make sure the economy tanks, and leave young people no option but to volunteer and stay in.
Meanwhile we misplaced more money in Iraq and said oops! than this bill will cost. posted 05/13/2008 at 12:06:02
These hipocitical non-Patriot runny Blue Dogs should also tell us that the best way to assure retention and recruitment for the current occupations and the future occupation of Iran is to out-source jobs, make sure the economy tanks, and leave young people no option but to volunteer and stay in.
Meanwhile we misplaced more money in Iraq and said oops! than this bill will cost. posted 05/13/2008 at 12:06:02
Revenge of the Wimp Factor: The Ironies of Proving Manhood in the Democratic Primary
And if you have seen any videos of Bush with foreign leaders, you much cringe as much as I with what they think of as our "taste". posted 05/13/2008 at 10:04:15
then you will do your best to perpetuate that the worst President in history has been doing to our country. Wil your smugnessbe worth that? posted 05/13/2008 at 09:55:53
I recall an interview with a Manhattan prostitute several years ago. Her clients were the big movers and shakers, and she said most of them wanted her to beat and humiliate them. posted 05/13/2008 at 08:40:08
"Alpha Men are attractive to women"
Gay men cannot be alpha-males? Get out much? posted 05/13/2008 at 08:37:57
Gay men cannot be alpha-males? Get out much? posted 05/13/2008 at 08:37:57
Tax-Free Yachts--Brought to you by the Republican Party
Your statement about the disappearing middle class and South America suggested to me that perhaps they should change their name to The Banana Republican Party. posted 05/12/2008 at 15:25:50
The only estimate I've seen of the number of illegal aliens in the entire country is 12 million--not insignificant of course. But I find it hard to believe that 10 million of them are in California. posted 05/12/2008 at 15:23:20
Cablevision Buys Newsday For $650M
Anyone but Murdoch! He would have ruined my local paper. That last thng in need on Sunday morning is tor read Fox Newsday. posted 05/12/2008 at 10:01:50
1,000 buried in another school collapse in China
Perhaps they were planning a gay parade. That would do it.
At least I hope the Chinese will allow foreign relief workers. Like Myanyar won't. Like Bush didn't from countries he didn't like during Katrina. posted 05/12/2008 at 08:57:25
At least I hope the Chinese will allow foreign relief workers. Like Myanyar won't. Like Bush didn't from countries he didn't like during Katrina. posted 05/12/2008 at 08:57:25
The Most Important Piece of Paper in America
So in McCain we have the worst of Ron Paul plus a warmonger. posted 05/12/2008 at 08:07:42
Your evidence for this is...? posted 05/12/2008 at 08:03:26
Your alternative is, I presume, to go out and fix the pot holes yourself. That would be the free market system. posted 05/12/2008 at 07:49:26
I saw Ben Stein, no liberal by any stretch of the imagination, on Fox a month or two ago, in a pundit panel about raising taxes on the rich, and he said in that dry emotionless voice of his, "Believe me, I spend a lot of time with very rich people, and they would not be hurt in the least by raising their taxes. They wouldn't even notice. They are too busy playing golf and drinking martinis." I paraphrase, but this was the gist. posted 05/12/2008 at 07:44:44
I think the 9/11 model is apt. If there were, for example, a devestating hurricane in Florida, McCain would follow Bush's examplary strategy and... bomb Iran. posted 05/12/2008 at 07:34:46
Reading The Pictures: John and Cindy's 2000 Vote: The Matter Of The Children
One word: Botox. posted 05/12/2008 at 08:50:19
The Fierce Urgency of Now
Perhaps the myth of the Growing Economy is the first link in the chain that should be critically examined. posted 05/12/2008 at 08:34:56
All politicians have slogans--think The New Dea, The Great Society, The New Frontier. Some have substance to back them up. The George Butch andministration has ruler by bumper stickers and used Newspeak ("No Child Left Behind" "Clean Skies" "Spreading Democracy") to cover up its real intentions. posted 05/12/2008 at 08:27:03
It would be more "reasonable" if you and all other taxpayers were required to foot the bill for the war immediately instead of borrowing from China so your grandchildren will have the hideous burden of debt on their shoulders. You really want to stay in iraq? Pay for it. A War Tax would do more to settle the occupation question than anything other than a draft.
Ah, but McCain's solution to burdonsome credit card debt is to cut the debtor's income. I guess Cindy pays the bills in his household. posted 05/12/2008 at 08:21:22
Ah, but McCain's solution to burdonsome credit card debt is to cut the debtor's income. I guess Cindy pays the bills in his household. posted 05/12/2008 at 08:21:22
Arianna On Colbert Report: The McCain Of 2000 Will Not Be On The Ballot In 2008
Shame on you, Arianna! You let the comedian get in the best line! posted 05/09/2008 at 10:03:04
Will Obama Win Enough White Votes to Beat McCain?
But how is she doing with "working voters, hard-working MALE voters"? And what about those "working voters, hard-working HETEROSEXUAL voters"? posted 05/09/2008 at 11:35:17
I think we can look forward to a race where McCain pretends to stay above the fray, always tells us race has nothing to do with it, and then lets his surrogates race-bait the election to death. We've already seen it in the MSMs attempt to scare the hell our of whites with constant images of a Black man speaking loudly and waving his fist. Forget all the talk about what Rev. Wright said. The important part is the emotional impact of the visual image, and they know it.
We will see a continuation of these attempts, where race is never mentioned, but the Willie Horton fear factor is cranked up to the max, both blatantly and subliminally, depending on the source.
I'm sure McCain's lobbyist strategists are reading Levine's analysis right now and thinking, "Good, if we keep saying 'hard-working Americans' without making Hillary's gaff and actually saying 'white' we can pretent we're taking the high road and go for the gut!" posted 05/09/2008 at 11:31:55
We will see a continuation of these attempts, where race is never mentioned, but the Willie Horton fear factor is cranked up to the max, both blatantly and subliminally, depending on the source.
I'm sure McCain's lobbyist strategists are reading Levine's analysis right now and thinking, "Good, if we keep saying 'hard-working Americans' without making Hillary's gaff and actually saying 'white' we can pretent we're taking the high road and go for the gut!" posted 05/09/2008 at 11:31:55
The Clashes in Beirut: Is the Bush Administration Stirring the Pot?
Indeed. Since she was a child my neice talked about going to Yale. When she visited the campus in her senior year of high school, she was so turned off by the Bush worship on display around the campus that she didn't even apply. posted 05/09/2008 at 09:53:34
A Historic Vote
Less attention? How about the override vote coming up in late October? posted 05/08/2008 at 08:24:40
After the hundreds of billions the Republicans have thrown away on this occupation, and turning a blind eye to war profiteering scam artists and that little old 9 billion that got mislaid--they are now suddenly fiscally conservative when it comes to something that matters? May their SUPPORT OUR TROOPS bumper stickers strangle them! posted 05/08/2008 at 08:21:28
Are you crazy? What in the world does this bill have to do with Rev. Wright? posted 05/08/2008 at 08:03:13
And what about McCain? Is he going to vote against or just be too too busy campaigning on his wife's jet to make the vote? posted 05/08/2008 at 08:02:12
Our New Foreign Policy: Blame Iran
"They want very much to kill all of us."
You do indeed need a reality check. Even Hitler only (!) wanted to exterminate the Jews.
Please give us your evidence the "they" (All Iranians? I've known many Iranians, thank you. They are intelligent, compationate people.) want to kill "all of us" (All 6 billion non-Iranians? or just 300 million Unitedstatesians? What in the world are they going to do with all that land? Who are they going to sell oil to?)
Please get into therapy soon. . posted 05/08/2008 at 14:05:48
You do indeed need a reality check. Even Hitler only (!) wanted to exterminate the Jews.
Please give us your evidence the "they" (All Iranians? I've known many Iranians, thank you. They are intelligent, compationate people.) want to kill "all of us" (All 6 billion non-Iranians? or just 300 million Unitedstatesians? What in the world are they going to do with all that land? Who are they going to sell oil to?)
Please get into therapy soon. . posted 05/08/2008 at 14:05:48
Perhaps if we let them know we will NOT support their warmongering, they will think twice. But to go from wars of choice to joining in other countries' wars of choice will certainly do nothing to help our country. Hey, it's Israel who has the bomb--many of them. If they nuke Iran, will Hillary "obliterate" THEM? posted 05/08/2008 at 13:58:13
Investigate the Pentagon Pundit Program
I have just signed the letter. Thank you so much, Seanator, for your vigorous action on this. When history is written, it will not be the "winner" of the last two Presidential elections, but it will be you and Al Gore who are considered heroes of our era. Please, keep on the attack! posted 05/06/2008 at 15:33:16
David Addington, Cheney's Chief Of Staff, Subpoenaed To Discuss Interrogation Practices
I hate to think you are right, but you may indeed be. Nor do they care who decides who is the enemy or the suspected enemy or the perhaps friend and/or acquaintance of the suspected enemy who is to be tortured. Until, of course, the torturer comes for them... Meanwhile, there's the Mall do distract us from such ugly thoughts. posted 05/06/2008 at 16:04:49
That's it! Let one guy get a blow job, and the next one will spend $3,000,000,000,000 destroying a foreign country, our military, our international reputation, our economy, and our lives, and tell us God told him to do it--while he giggles about the war dead.
See what Monica started? posted 05/06/2008 at 15:58:33
See what Monica started? posted 05/06/2008 at 15:58:33
If you want to see people shredded, I suggest you rent the Saw movies. They might not be quite gory enough to satisfy your taste, but I believe that's the best option you have, barring joining the military and becoming a guard at Gitmo, and that is something you would never do, being a Bushite supporter of the war/occupation. posted 05/06/2008 at 15:52:15
Obama Can De-Bully The Bully Pulpit
Hey, the level of conversation was rising around here. Now little ResiChimp comes running in yelling, "Barry is a Commie! Barry is a Commie! Nana nana NAna!"
Go back and play with your toy soldiers, kid. But don't confuse them with real, flesh and blood, human beings. posted 05/06/2008 at 16:31:39
Go back and play with your toy soldiers, kid. But don't confuse them with real, flesh and blood, human beings. posted 05/06/2008 at 16:31:39
McCain's Justice
The best part is when your "$5-million per year pundit" accuses an up-by-his-boot-straps candidate of being "elitist" and tells you what "the average American" is thinking. I heard one such snot on Fox this morning saying Obama was "effete". Repeated enough times, it will become "can Obama overcome the effete issue?" posted 05/06/2008 at 14:58:57
You make the error of assuming that intelligence, wisdom, or knowledge are qualities that are at all relevant to the majority of voters in a Presidential election. posted 05/06/2008 at 14:47:25
In Bush's immortal words (without the ' t ' ), "The accountability moment has passed." Such a great Christian, such a great master of theology. posted 05/06/2008 at 14:09:36
McCain's Catholic Committee Full Of Controversial Figures
You, as a clairvoyant, are one up on me. I can't tell who influenced Obama, hard as I might concentrate and mutter "om". And your concept that for a head of state to meet diplomatically with another head of state clearly shows that he agrees with the other on every matter is nothing short of absurd.
And by the way, "wipe israel off the map" is a mistranslation, so stop repeating it. Who are you? Fox News Incarnate.
The real influence problem for McCain is Idiot Bush's influence. That's the one that worries me. posted 05/06/2008 at 13:34:35
And by the way, "wipe israel off the map" is a mistranslation, so stop repeating it. Who are you? Fox News Incarnate.
The real influence problem for McCain is Idiot Bush's influence. That's the one that worries me. posted 05/06/2008 at 13:34:35
It is "Let him", not "Let he".
And it was Soujourner Truth who said, "Honey, don't you know the Bible is just like an old fiddle. You can make it play any tune you want." posted 05/06/2008 at 10:12:22
And it was Soujourner Truth who said, "Honey, don't you know the Bible is just like an old fiddle. You can make it play any tune you want." posted 05/06/2008 at 10:12:22
Didn't Groucho say that first? posted 05/06/2008 at 10:00:07
What John McCain Told Me, and What it Says About How Far He's Fallen
By overturning Rowe v. Wade, of course. Thus allowing the States to infringe claim a woman's body as government property. posted 05/06/2008 at 09:08:21
Once again, you forgot to say "Nyah nyah nyah." As long as you are trying to elevate the level of discourse here. posted 05/06/2008 at 08:43:13
Obama On O'Reilly: "Looking Forward" To Going On The Factor
I watch it all the time, too. And it is biased propaganda. I watch it so I'll know what the puppet masters are planning next.
Surprise, surprise! I imagine a lot of their ratings are from people like me. Watch Maher and Stewart for the news, Fox for comedy. posted 05/05/2008 at 13:20:37
Surprise, surprise! I imagine a lot of their ratings are from people like me. Watch Maher and Stewart for the news, Fox for comedy. posted 05/05/2008 at 13:20:37
If Obama even tries to mention the war or the economy or the Constitution or torture, O'Reilly will interupt him with, "But REVEREND WRIGHT, REVEREND WRIGHT, REVEREND WRIGHT, REVEREND WRIGHT, REVEREND WRIGHT!!" posted 05/05/2008 at 13:11:45
G. Gordon Liddy: John McCain Finds His Own Radical
G. Gordon Liddy, Oliver North, Karl "Miss Piggy" Rove. Republican criminals are treated as celebrities and given high paying media jobs. I don't know why Scooter Libby doesn't have his own show on Fox yet. posted 05/05/2008 at 13:43:36
Did I ever tell you my G. Gordon Liddy story? Stop me if I told you...
My father was with the F.B.I. in the Denver office where Liddy was assigned several years before Watergate. The agents were complaining about other cars being parked in the Bureau's reserved spots in the building, and the S.A.C. (=boss) said in a huff, "Someone ought to let the air out of their tires."
So Liddy did.
My Dad always suspected that Nixon had said, in a huff, "I wish we had a bug in the DNC's offices." Something like, "Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?" posted 05/05/2008 at 13:31:58
My father was with the F.B.I. in the Denver office where Liddy was assigned several years before Watergate. The agents were complaining about other cars being parked in the Bureau's reserved spots in the building, and the S.A.C. (=boss) said in a huff, "Someone ought to let the air out of their tires."
So Liddy did.
My Dad always suspected that Nixon had said, in a huff, "I wish we had a bug in the DNC's offices." Something like, "Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?" posted 05/05/2008 at 13:31:58
My Friend's Son Killed in Iraq: By Contractors and U.S. Agency?
The Dems have given President Junior-Fly-Boy EVERY CENT he has asked for. It was Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney who downsized the military. What ? $2,000,000,000 a week isn't enough? Perhaps we should double it, while simultaneously eliminating taxes altogether. posted 05/05/2008 at 08:33:30
Oh, I'm sure if Bush were asked about it he would call on KBR to "self-regulate", rather than imposing "onerous restrictions" on them. Let the market decide. posted 05/05/2008 at 08:27:01
McCain's Reverends Right: His Faustian Bargain with Radical Christianity
People believe what they want to believe. My Dad was an FBI agent and he and Mom were fundamentalist Christians. Once the FBI magazine featured an article "written by" J. Edgar Hoover about his deep religious faith. My mother was so moved because she "had never known that aspect of this great man." She wanted to believe it.
Years later, studying Hoover I learned that all these articles were written by FBI agents assigned to the task, including all of Hoovers books. And there is no record of his ever attending any church in his life.
Many people aren't interested in facts or reality. That's why they are told that they must believe by faith alone. posted 05/05/2008 at 09:09:02
Years later, studying Hoover I learned that all these articles were written by FBI agents assigned to the task, including all of Hoovers books. And there is no record of his ever attending any church in his life.
Many people aren't interested in facts or reality. That's why they are told that they must believe by faith alone. posted 05/05/2008 at 09:09:02
"the difference between ATTENDING a church for 20 years and a strictly POLITICAL alliance. "
You mean the difference between sitting in a pew and giving someone an active role in government? posted 05/05/2008 at 08:05:32
You mean the difference between sitting in a pew and giving someone an active role in government? posted 05/05/2008 at 08:05:32
"America was founded in part with the intention of seeing this false religion destroyed""
This doesn't question the very foundation of the country? Yet the basis for Wright's questioning--the inhuman slave trade--has indeed been questioned before, by Lincoln among others. posted 05/05/2008 at 07:38:34
This doesn't question the very foundation of the country? Yet the basis for Wright's questioning--the inhuman slave trade--has indeed been questioned before, by Lincoln among others. posted 05/05/2008 at 07:38:34
It's not a "distraction", my friend. It is a HIT JOB. An attempt to make Americans "vote with their gut" and ignore the real issues and real crises that our country faces.
Maybe Obama misworded it, but his "bitter" comment and later explanation were right on. People's lives are miserable and getting worse? Hit them with gun rights, abortion, the homosexual boogey man, get their votes, pick their pockets, and they are none the wiser. posted 05/05/2008 at 07:34:03
Maybe Obama misworded it, but his "bitter" comment and later explanation were right on. People's lives are miserable and getting worse? Hit them with gun rights, abortion, the homosexual boogey man, get their votes, pick their pockets, and they are none the wiser. posted 05/05/2008 at 07:34:03
It's Hollywood. I must say, when I watch the old movies on Turner, I am delighted at the lack of a constant musical score telling the audience what emotion to feel at any given moment. They relied on writing, acting, and directing. Do you know that Hitchcock's "The Birds" has NO musical score? But turn on any recent movie, and the music often drowns out the dialogue, even during intimate scenes. These pastors have learned the technique. posted 05/05/2008 at 07:29:56
Obama did not bring Rev. Wright into the political fray. Fox News and the Republican "Liberal" press did with the obvious intention of scaring white voters with constant images of an angry Black man.
McCain has groveled before these hateful bigots and put them on display. But does the average American know about them? Will the average American ever know about them? Not until they get their own 24/7 video tape loops on all the news channels, and that is not likely to happen. After all, they are only angry White men. What's entertaining about that? posted 05/05/2008 at 07:25:09
McCain has groveled before these hateful bigots and put them on display. But does the average American know about them? Will the average American ever know about them? Not until they get their own 24/7 video tape loops on all the news channels, and that is not likely to happen. After all, they are only angry White men. What's entertaining about that? posted 05/05/2008 at 07:25:09
Rove's Next Trick -- If Obama Must Answer For His Minister Now, Just Wait to See What the Republicans Will Do To Clinton Inc. in October
We are not talking fairness here. We are talking Karl Rove.
All that chit about McCain will be squelched. Even his the illegitimate Black daughter that Rove discovered in 2000 [ ! ] posted 05/05/2008 at 10:02:02
All that chit about McCain will be squelched. Even his the illegitimate Black daughter that Rove discovered in 2000 [ ! ] posted 05/05/2008 at 10:02:02
The New Karl Rove: Sidney Blumenthal (And Hillary Is in Bed with Both of Them)
In that case, I apologize for my comment (just below). But your choice of words seems to have mislead several people. Okay, we're all a little testy right now. And it is going to last till August. Aaaaargh! Can't they just move the convention up a month or two and get it over with? posted 05/05/2008 at 13:04:54
cook... maid... chauffeur... gardener... hmm... Barack was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Are you suggesting a change of profession? Not bringing race into it are we? posted 05/05/2008 at 12:57:42
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We had a bit of trepidation about the fact that our back yard bordered the property of an Evangelical Church with a nursery school and playground, so we immediataly put up a 6-foot fence to avoid problems.
Well, bit by bit, we have had to talk to the Pastor of the church about neighborhood issues, and we have never found him and his congregation to be anything but good neighbors. Sure, they know we're gay. But it was the Pastor who offered the church property for us to do our daily walk (recommended to all us old geezers by our doctors) when he heard my partner had a neuro-muscular disease and was afraid to walk too far from home. Now we get hellos from all of the church members who see us on the property.
It took us a while, but we came to realize these Evangelicals were no more rabidly far-Right political than Methodists or Episcopalian. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:01:41