SwampD Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 Here is what I hate: I hate one-side evaluations of politics in this country being passed off as common sense. Are you saying that no democrat has ever heckled or jeered a President during a speech to Congress? Are you saying that no democrat has ever demonized a Republican over an issue they disagreed with: like, for example, saying Republicans wanted to make the elderly eat dog food? Are you saying that in the health reform bill, well, bills since there are a few being bandied about, that there is no prevision for panels which will decide the extent of care an individual will receive? How familiar are you with the legislation you're referring to, in which you use as a jumping off point to proclaim that this is the most "disgraceful era in politics"? I hate it that people treat politics like sports. I want to complain about the lazy, sucking off the teat of the tax-payer masses, who complain when they don't get enough of that fat sow's milk. I want to complain about the politician's who give it to them, and then give them more, and do nothing but serve their own interests - which are only to remain in power. I know!!! I can't even imagine how much those rich @ssholes at Haliburton made during the war. Why is it that Righties get so angry when our tax dollars goes towards helping Americans, but they could care less when that money goes towards blowing people up?
... Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 On the surface I agree. But when it comes down to it, I tend to see a small group of pundits that are taking advantage of that blind trust. They know that if they speak to the value system, they've got a following. Then, they just build on via reenforcement. It really turns my stomach. It's kind of in the same vein as all of the country musicians that milked the patriotism over past decade, it's just more dangerous as these guys have a clear call to action. Disrupt town hall meetings. Burn Dixie Chicks albums. Have tea parties. What happens when one says "Revolt!", or tells us to stop going to work? Or it's kind of like Chris Matthews, or Keith "the pervert" Olbermann, or the dearly deceased Peter Jennings ("the country just threw a temper tantrum"), all targeting the belief systems of the left. They have a following, and it's all in the same vein as leftist propaganda like just about anything Michael Moore has produced. They can block entrances to recruitment centers, force their policies on institutions of so-called higher learning, force changes in the public school curriculum and so on. Fortunately, none of the signs saying, or screams of, "kill Bush" ever actually amounted to anything.
... Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 I know!!! I can't even imagine how much those rich @ssholes at Haliburton made during the war. Why is it that Righties get so angry when our tax dollars goes towards helping Americans, but they could care less when that money goes towards blowing people up? Oh, very good. "BLOOD FOR OIL!" "HALIBURTON!" "BUSH LIES!" Who is making the money now that Obama ordered more troops for Afghanistan? What about all of the federal money going into political machines masquerading as "community activists"?
nobody Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 Every time I read his username, I just assumed he was some sort of satan worshiping klansman, only one letter away from it. I would guess either they chickened out and turned the 3rd k into a 6 or they made a typo.
SwampD Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 Oh, very good. "BLOOD FOR OIL!" "HALIBURTON!" "BUSH LIES!" Who is making the money now that Obama ordered more troops for Afghanistan? What about all of the federal money going into political machines masquerading as "community activists"? So I guess you'll be one of the people showing up to Ink's door.
nobody Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 I can't remember a more disgraceful era in politics. And that's saying a lot. I'm actually starting to fear what's next. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if some element of the neo-cons got together with some domestic nutjobs and rogue elements of the military and tried to stage a coup. Maybe not a coup. Assassination attempt; sure. Secession; sure.
McJeff215 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 Or it's kind of like Chris Matthews, or Keith "the pervert" Olbermann, or the dearly deceased Peter Jennings ("the country just threw a temper tantrum"), all targeting the belief systems of the left. They have a following, and it's all in the same vein as leftist propaganda like just about anything Michael Moore has produced. They can block entrances to recruitment centers, force their policies on institutions of so-called higher learning, force changes in the public school curriculum and so on. Fortunately, none of the signs saying, or screams of, "kill Bush" ever actually amounted to anything. We're saying the same thing. None of those examples you've listed are acceptable - especially blocking entrance to a recruiting center. As far as forcing changes in the public school curriculum goes, that's happening on either side. See the ongoing "Creationism vs. Evolution" debate here in Georgia. As for Mr. Moore, a lot of the stuff he's put out there is just as misleading as whatever Hannity may be spewing forth on any given day. Hannity pimps it as coverage, Moore pimps it as documentary material. It's politically charged opinion in most cases independent of who the mouthpiece is. I have a problem with that no matter what the ideology happens to be. I'm just sick of seeing Democrats clapping why Republicans sit, or Republicans clapping while Democrats sit. The terms "Liberal" and "Conservative" shouldn't be considered derogatory in really any political context. Healthcare is a total microcosm. The current system can use some work, but it has really just melted down into partisan squawking. If the other party thought of it, it sucks. Period. That sucks.
... Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 So I guess you'll be one of the people showing up to Ink's door. That's right! Join the Revolution!
... Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 I would guess either they chickened out and turned the 3rd k into a 6 or they made a typo. I had a great couple of paragraphs for that guy had he stayed around. Too bad, too, it referenced sock puppets.
inkman Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 Maybe not a coup. Assassination attempt; sure. Secession; sure. Texas? Maybe Arizona too? Can't forget the Bushs' Florida.
nobody Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 Texas? Maybe Arizona too? Can't forget the Bushs' Florida. And the Bush's Maine!
korab rules Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 I had a great couple of paragraphs for that guy had he stayed around. Too bad, too, it referenced sock puppets. Mine wasn't worded strong enough for you?
Stoner Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 What is this with Apple computer sycophants, who think their computer is best thing since Rosie Palms? I can provide listings of articles referring to virus threats and OS bugs - but most Mac fans shut their eyes like little children cupping their ears and saying "nyah nyah nyah I can't hear you". Mac computers suck ass. Over priced for off-the-shelf components you can get for nearly half the price, and the OS has hitherto been only mildly molested because the market penetration is so weak! In fact, one of the reasons why some virus coders decided to turn their attention to the Mac is because of the smarmy attitude Apple zealots have, as illustrated by the stupid commercials. They suck ass? Really? Wow, you're raising the level of discourse now! :) What I hate is the Mac vs. PC thing. It's really tired. Whatever works for you. I've always had Macs and love them. Very few, if any, complaints. The price point would probably be one of them. People I know with PCs complain a lot more. That's all I know.
Stoner Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 Or it's kind of like Chris Matthews, or Keith "the pervert" Olbermann, or the dearly deceased Peter Jennings ("the country just threw a temper tantrum"), all targeting the belief systems of the left. They have a following, and it's all in the same vein as leftist propaganda like just about anything Michael Moore has produced. They can block entrances to recruitment centers, force their policies on institutions of so-called higher learning, force changes in the public school curriculum and so on. Fortunately, none of the signs saying, or screams of, "kill Bush" ever actually amounted to anything. Is there something about Keith I haven't heard? His nemesis, BillyO, we know is perv to the max.
SDS Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 What I hate is the Mac vs. PC thing. It's really tired. Whatever works for you. I've always had Macs and love them. Very few, if any, complaints. The price point would probably be one of them. People I know with PCs complain a lot more. That's all I know. You know, this is what totally goes over the head's of these people. Apple consumers tend to be happy with their choices and it's their money, so why are certain people trying to pee on my shoes?
Stoner Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 Here is what I hate: I hate one-side evaluations of politics in this country being passed off as common sense. Are you saying that no democrat has ever heckled or jeered a President during a speech to Congress? Are you saying that no democrat has ever demonized a Republican over an issue they disagreed with: like, for example, saying Republicans wanted to make the elderly eat dog food? Are you saying that in the health reform bill, well, bills since there are a few being bandied about, that there is no prevision for panels which will decide the extent of care an individual will receive? How familiar are you with the legislation you're referring to, in which you use as a jumping off point to proclaim that this is the most "disgraceful era in politics"? I hate it that people treat politics like sports. I want to complain about the lazy, sucking off the teat of the tax-payer masses, who complain when they don't get enough of that fat sow's milk. I want to complain about the politician's who give it to them, and then give them more, and do nothing but serve their own interests - which are only to remain in power. Listen, they're all scum. I'm no Democrat. I think whatever party is out of power tends to make the biggest jackass out of itself. Pun intended. I heard several pundits say last night there was no precedent for a president being heckled during a joint session of Congress. You act like this kind of thing is routine. It was stunning. Then again, I also heard a lot of "hiyoooooos" and "that's right!" coming from the left. I don't know if someone was channeling Ed McMahon or what. As for the bill(s), I don't think the word "panel" is in it (them). The controversial provision, which is no controversy at all, referenced voluntary discussions with your doctor about your preference for end of life care. Does one want to live as a vegetable on a respirator with a feeding tube? I heard that concept was put forward in previous health care debates by Republicans. (Oddly, I favor a death panel for the Bills.) sizzle, surely you know what this is all about. The Republicans want to give Obama his "Waterloo." They could not care less about health care reform, or serving the people. Snakes like Sarah Palin are interested only in positioning themselves for the next election. It's time we stop picking sides, and throw both sides out.
Stoner Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 What overt racism? I knew I would get what-for for using that word. Overt. How about "thinly veiled"? IMHO (and you know when someone uses "IMHO," what follows is going to be a doozy), the only reason a parent would prevent his or her child from hearing the president's back to school speech is because that parent is a racist. Claims that he's a Socialist, the so-called Birther Movement... what's it all about if not the man's skin color? At least the nuts who attacked Bush had cause.
SwampD Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 My complaint is that someone got me thinking, in this thread, about stuff that I don't want to be thinking about today. We shouldn't be a a-feudin' an' a-fightin' on this day. It's the NFL opening day, one of the High Holy days. I know the NFL is a behemoth and commercial and corporate, blah, blah, blah. I like it and am psyched. This should be a happy day.
nobody Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 My complaint is that someone got me thinking, in this thread, about stuff that I don't want to be thinking about today. We shouldn't be a a-feudin' an' a-fightin' on this day. It's the NFL opening day, one of the High Holy days. I know the NFL is a behemoth and commercial and corporate, blah, blah, blah. I like it and am psyched. This should be a happy day. Of course if you don't have the NFL network; it's not much of an opening day.
... Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 You know, this is what totally goes over the head's of these people. Apple consumers tend to be happy with their choices and it's their money, so why are certain people trying to pee on my shoes? Because it's the complaint thread?
... Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 I knew I would get what-for for using that word. Overt. How about "thinly veiled"? IMHO (and you know when someone uses "IMHO," what follows is going to be a doozy), the only reason a parent would prevent his or her child from hearing the president's back to school speech is because that parent is a racist. Claims that he's a Socialist, the so-called Birther Movement... what's it all about if not the man's skin color? At least the nuts who attacked Bush had cause. I remember the stink brought up by the democrats when Bush Sr. addressed the little childrens in school. You have some very myopic vision if you think that opposition to a POLITICAL figure is tied up in race. Do you have a problem with kids in public schools being addressed by the Pope? My complaint here is that people who see racism everywhere are pretty much looking at life reflected in a mirror.
shrader Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 I have a 10:50 hockey game tonight. That's the latest one we've ever had. And we're guaranteed poor officiating because they'll just want to get out of there as fast as possible.
SwampD Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 Of course if you don't have the NFL network; it's not much of an opening day. The game is on NBC. Who knew?
FogBat Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 Maybe not a coup. Assassination attempt; sure. Secession; sure. Who knows? The South may rise again.
nobody Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 The game is on NBC. Who knew? Obviously not me until I got home and turned the TV on! :doh:
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