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09-22-2010, 01:14 PM | #11651 | |
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We did. But, I think it was more because of him being a liar about getting a blow job from a chubby chick, when everyone knows that a chubby chick knows how to give a good one and there's no reason to lie about it.
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09-22-2010, 01:31 PM | #11653 | |
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Nope. It's because, whatever he may or may not have been in Vietnam, he turned into a worse-than-useless sack of liberal shit. Nothing he did, including getting blown up, outweighs the sum total of his body of work. Trying to make Cleland unassailable due to his time in uniform is a weak version of saying Hitler made the trains run on time.
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09-22-2010, 01:52 PM | #11654 | |
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GO FUCK YOURSELF The troops don't care if the people supporting them at home are democrats are republicans. Your petty, divisive bullshit isn't appreciated. As much as you'd dearly wish it to be true, or believe it to be true in your own twisted world-view, conservatives do not hold an exclusive monopoly on being patriotic. You're delusional and pathetic.
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09-22-2010, 01:52 PM | #11655 | |
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No one is claiming he should be unassailable. It was the nature of the attack, which even Zell Miller and John McCain said was reprehensible.
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09-22-2010, 01:59 PM | #11656 |
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This would be my TV network pitch for the next fall season:
"Maybe we're just moving too fast, right from 'no gays allowed' to full intergregation. Maybe the rational intermediate step is all-gay regiments!!" The pilot pretty much writes itself. Working title for the show: "Fort Fabulous" Last edited by molson : 09-22-2010 at 02:15 PM. |
09-22-2010, 02:01 PM | #11657 |
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Chambliss and his supporters should be taken to the wall and shot.
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You & I obviously know very different troops. Most D's are lucky to not be shot on sight when they come near armed troops based on every one I've known in the past 20 years. Quote:
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I guess that depends upon the definition of "patriotic". For me, it extends well beyond vague claims of "supporting the troops" and includes not trying to either destroy the country outright or reduce it to condition that isn't fit for human habitation. It's the latter that the left has made significant progress toward already.
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09-22-2010, 02:29 PM | #11659 | |
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Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, rights against unlawful search and seizure, a right to speedy trial, due process and against double jeopardy, rights against cruel and unusual punishment, the separation of powers between legislature, executive and judicial branches, habeas corpis not being suspended... Yeah, these are core principles I see you championing all the time.... |
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I'm not saying that. I'm saying you can call a guy patriotic for giving four limbs in the service of his country while still using other invective against him for his political views. Of course, the concept of nuance has always been lost on you. Quote:
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Yes yes, broken record. Anyone who doesn't share your specific narrow view of the ideal world state is a blight upon humanity and a waste of oxygen, etc.... You were born too late, Jon. |
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09-22-2010, 02:33 PM | #11661 | |
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09-22-2010, 02:41 PM | #11662 |
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For the longest time I carried a newspaper article that said: Triple amputee hand delivers letter to congress
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Hewing back to the early days of the thread for the moment, I thought I'd revisit some of my hopes / predictions from December, 2008.
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Wrong on the technicals (first two bullets of each). I was definitely wrong on the pessimistic belief in the Dow's ability to rebound. And while I was "kind of" right on the recession thing, I'll admit I didn't mean the end of the "technical recession", but the end of people feeling they're in a recession, which clearly hasn't happened yet. In this section the rest of my "hopes" were meant as comedy relief. More pessimistic in my prediction of the future of the auto industry than reality has shown, though not terribly, terribly far off. Lastly, I think my prediction on the legislative response to the recession is more-or-less correct. Quote:
"Hopes" was meant definitely as comedy, though parts of that I'd love to see. Two for three on retirements in predictions, and I think my analysis of the replacements and the confirmations is more-or-less right on. The rest of it still has two years to run, though I suspect we'll be replacing John McCain's name with Lindsay Graham's. Quote:
Predictions for Iraq & Afghanistan seem about correct, give or take. There's still some time left to run on these. Two years still to run on a resolution of OBL, but I don't think either the hope or the prediction will come to pass. More wrong than right on Russia, right (in my opinion) on China, wrong (so far) on Iran. No mention of North Korea is a pretty big oversight. The Israel/Palestine stuff could still happen, but I doubt it. Quote:
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09-22-2010, 02:50 PM | #11664 | |
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09-22-2010, 03:01 PM | #11665 | |
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Thanks Flere for redirecting. It was getting personal and non-productive.
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09-22-2010, 03:10 PM | #11667 | |
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According to a news story I read yesterday or the day before, we were officially out of the recession in July of 2009. So, for whatever that's worth. So, you didn't do too bad here.
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Actually, I've known them from all parts of the country (with the random exception of the southwest, can't recall but one from there now that I think about it a bit), at least for roughly the last 25 years or so. Maybe it's never come up here much but the majority of my social circle was military - current or ex - for about a 10 year stretch of my life, from Rangers born in Washington state to Marines from damned near everywhere to one of the early SEAL trainers who was from somewhere around PA IIRC. I found very little difference in their opinions on anything other than food that related to geography. Quote:
On that we can agree.
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Check out the number of vets of Iraq and Afghanistan inthe Dem and GOP caucuses. It's going to surprise you.
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09-22-2010, 03:47 PM | #11670 |
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09-22-2010, 04:09 PM | #11672 | |
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Apparently he must have borne a grudge. He certainly came back & did plenty to help those who would destroy the nation from within. I make no bones about it, I wish it had been his head rather than his arms & legs.
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09-22-2010, 04:17 PM | #11673 | |
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09-22-2010, 04:39 PM | #11674 | |
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This is why as much as you'll crow about being a "true patriot," you're really nothing of the sort.
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09-22-2010, 05:06 PM | #11675 | |
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I can only imagine the anger if someone had said that about your friend who came home from Afghanistan.
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09-22-2010, 05:14 PM | #11676 | |
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I can do you one better. Ron Paul led in military donations for any candidate in the 2008 election and he was *gasp* anti-war. Not pro-war like McCain or anti-Iraq war like Obama but against all wars. Of course according to the mainstream media and half the posters here he is a "nutjob". Last edited by panerd : 09-22-2010 at 05:15 PM. |
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09-22-2010, 05:44 PM | #11677 |
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What exactly did he do to destroy the nation?
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09-22-2010, 05:55 PM | #11678 | |
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All wars? Even if we were attacked? He wouldn't try to stop a genocide? Would he have been against WW2? Do tell.
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09-22-2010, 06:17 PM | #11679 | |
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Yeah, ok. Really with the genocide response? Like that is the reason the United States enters into any war. Anyways he is against the United States empire that is just as big a drain on the economy as all of the entitlement programs. All the great empires fall, they all run out of money. But as long as it doesn't happen in the next 6 years no hawkish senator or member of Congress needs to worry about this right? |
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09-22-2010, 06:30 PM | #11680 | |
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Believe it or not, I was actually looking for a serious response, not some hysterical rant. I wasn't making a judgment on what the US has done or what they will do. I wasn't defending any current war. And I'm not sure why your questioning me on the intentions of hawkish politicians. Nobody would confuse me for a hawk. You said Paul was against all wars. What do you exactly mean by that? Answer the question directly. Is he really against all wars or not? Or does he make judgment calls on the value of going to war, just like everyone else?
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09-22-2010, 06:51 PM | #11681 | |
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Sorry for the response, I think I need a break from the politics thread. (I actually have been on hiatus for a while and the DADT debate brought me back) I am anti-war for quite a few reasons (most political, but a few important ones personal) and think that Ron Paul may be the most important conservative anti-war voice out there. Anyways instead of paraphrasing him again like I probably did a few posts ago I will quote right from his website... http://www.ronpaulforcongress.com/ht...ignpolicy.html "The only proper way to go to war, the only legal way to go to war, the only constitutional way to go to war is to declare the war, by the congress, not by the president. The people should be behind it. Both Jefferson and Washington warned us about entangling ourselves in the affairs of other nations. Today, we have troops in 130 countries. We are spread so thin that we have too few troops defending America. And now, there are new calls for a draft of our young men and women. We can continue to fund and fight no-win police actions around the globe, or we can refocus on securing America and bring the troops home. No war should ever be fought without a declaration of war voted upon by the Congress, as required by the Constitution. Under no circumstances should the U.S. again go to war as the result of a resolution that comes from an unelected, foreign body, such as the United Nations. Too often we give foreign aid and intervene on behalf of governments that are despised. Then, we become despised. Too often we have supported those who turn on us, like the Kosovars who aid Islamic terrorists, or the Afghan jihadists themselves, and their friend Osama bin Laden. We armed and trained them, and now we’re paying the price. At the same time, we must not isolate ourselves. The generosity of the American people has been felt around the globe. Many have thanked God for it, in many languages. Let us have a strong America, conducting open trade, travel, communication, and diplomacy with other nations." |
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09-22-2010, 07:44 PM | #11682 |
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Interesting debunking of the "Small Business drives America" mantra.
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09-22-2010, 08:50 PM | #11683 |
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Here's a draft of the GOP Pledge to America. It may be effective politically, but it's got a lot of nonsense in it.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_1...35-503544.html How exactly are the going to balance the budget with 100 billion in cuts but a permanent enactment of the Bush tax cuts and new small business deductions? And repealing healthcare just gets us further from a balanced budget. Speaking of healthcare, how are insurance companies going to stay in business if you repeal the mandate, but refuse denial of coverage for preexisting conditions? And how are you going to further strengthen the military and still balance the budget? At the end of the day it just shows how fundamentally unserious much of the GOP is about the way things actually work. They're brilliant politicians, but God help of if any of them actually think they can balance the books with this plan.
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09-22-2010, 09:49 PM | #11684 |
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and the social conservatives have got their claws into it as well.. They're all for state rights, until it keeps them from telling other people what they can or can't do.
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09-23-2010, 06:27 AM | #11685 | |
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Olbermann went after this last night, too, listing many of the "small businesses" that file as S Corps that are actually, you know, big like billionaires, millionaires, multi-national companies (such as TD Waterhouse and their $500B- yes, billion, in assets, for instance), and Olbermann himself said he is one. So when we're talking about tax breaks affecting small businesses, it turns out only 3% of those tax cuts are actually going to small businesses to create growth. The rest are going to billionaires, millionaires, and large businesses. SI
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09-23-2010, 06:27 AM | #11686 | |
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09-23-2010, 06:32 AM | #11687 | |
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This might go back to what we were talking about before, somewhat. If you're the average American on the street, not in the military, the wars are a pretty low priority for most right now. But if you're actively in the military, your overriding concern is probably, well, the military since you're in it and it's your job. Then you probably would weigh it much differently than other people. If I were in the military and you told me, I could go home and not have to fight for a pacifist or keep going with the status quo- I think that would carry a hell of a lot of weight with me as it doesn't just affect my taxes (which is about the only affect it really has on people and we've even insulated them from that now by just borrowing instead of raising taxes or cutting services to fight) but also my livelihood and standard of living. It's like an economic, moral, and personal issue all rolled into one. SI
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09-23-2010, 09:03 AM | #11688 | |
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As long as the GOP can't override vetoes, I'm fine with them beating the hell out of the current crop of ineffectual pussies in the Democratic party. They have a choice to frame the issue as "The Obama tax cuts mean every family making less than 250,000 will not see an increase in their taxes and we'll make significant progress towards balancing the budget," or "We said we'd pass a middle class tax cut but it doesn't look like we'll have time so now the GOP can say we'll raise taxes on everybody."
Guess which one they picked. Fuck em.
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Here's Politico's rating of the promises in the GOP Contract on America.. rating each on a likelihood rating of 1 to 5 (well, one item is a 0, but even the most ardent "repeal Obamacare" supporter realizes that repealing the healthcare changes cannot happen, barring an Act of God)
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0910/42621.html
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Well, I think that hole is deep enough in New York City where we'd never here from Crazy Ahmy J, ever again. Just saying...
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Good to know Costa Rica has our back.
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Republicans devise (illegal) strategy of "voter caging" to challenge voters likely to vote Democratic in elections...
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Poll: 1 In 5 Americans Believe Obama Is A Cactus | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
WASHINGTON—According to a poll released Tuesday, nearly 20 percent of U.S. citizens now believe Barack Obama is a cactus, the most Americans to identify the president as a water- retaining desert plant since he took office. Enlarge Image A growing segment of the population believes the president is pollinated by moths and hummingbirds. The poll, conducted by the Pew Research Center, found a sharp rise in the number of Americans who say they firmly believe Obama was either born a cactus, became a cactus during his youth, or has questionable links to the Cactaceae family. "We asked people of varying races, ages, and backgrounds the same question: 'What is President Barack Obama?'" Pew spokeswoman Jodi Miller told reporters. "And a fifth of them responded, 'A cactus.'" According to the poll, Obama has lost favor among many voters who supported his candidacy in 2008 but have since come to doubt he is a mammal. While these Americans concede Obama may not specifically be a cactus, most believe he is a plant of some kind, with 18 percent saying the president is a ficus, 37 percent believing him to be a grain such as wheat or millet, and 12 percent convinced he is an old-growth forest in Northern California. When asked why they agreed with the statement "President Obama is a large succulent plant composed of specialized cells designed for water retention in arid climates," many responded that they "just know," claiming the president only acts like a human being for political purposes and is truly a cactus at heart. Enlarge Image A number of polled Americans identified the above as a photo of President Obama. White House officials have asserted that the nation's 44th president is a person. "You can't go a day without hearing how Obama's a radical cactus sympathizer who wants to sap America of all its drinking water, or how he was actually born in the Kalahari Desert," said media critic Lynn Pelmont, referring to cable news outlets that suggest the president has prickly spines he uses to protect himself from thirsty animals. "For a man who prides himself on delivering a coherent message, there's an awful lot of confusion out there about whether he's a Harvard Law graduate or a leafless flowering shrub." "He must speak frankly to the American people about his mammalian background," Pelmont added. "If not, it's only a matter of time before people start believing those fringe bloggers who claim the president of the United States is actually an old washing machine." Some Beltway observers have accused Republicans of tacitly encouraging the cactus rumor, pointing out that if millions of voters believe Obama produces buds through spirally arranged areoles situated along his stem, the GOP has a much better chance of retaking Congress in November. "If the president says he is a human being, I'll take him at his word," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday on Meet the Press. "Though I've never heard him complain about being thirsty. Not once. That could be a coincidence, I suppose, but it's really not my place to say." During a Wednesday morning briefing, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs once again denied that President Obama is a cactus, citing numerous physiological attributes of the nation's chief executive, including his ability to walk upright and to manipulate objects with his opposable thumbs. "Cacti don't talk," said Gibbs, shaking his head. "They just don't." President Barack Hussein Obama was born Aug. 4, 1961 in Honolulu, HI to parents Ann Dunham and Barack Obama, Sr. From the ages of 6 to 10 he lived with his mother and stepfather in Indonesia, where he attended Besuki Public School and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. In 1971, Obama returned to Hawaii, where he was raised primarily by his grandmother until he left home to attend Occidental College in Los Angeles. "I don't care what he says or what his people say or what anybody else says," 48-year-old Kansas resident Jake Nolan told reporters. "The guy's a cactus, plain and simple. I mean, Christ, look at him. |
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Nicely done again, Onion
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