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Reply to What happens if the Earth starts cooling? in Politics JoeUser Forums

But I'll also oppose attempts by the irresponsible to cripple our economy and way of life. - Draginol Yeah, fuck the environment, this mudball we call earth will be a ball of ice in a couple billion years when the sun becomes a red dwarf anyway - fuck the environment! Seriously, have you read about peak oil phenomenon? It has nothing to do with bettering the environment (that's a crutch) and everything to do with our American economy and the betterment of our lifestyl

Reply to Who should decide how much you make? in Politics JoeUser Forums

It boils down to this - if one is making dividends hand over fist, one should relinquish all tax breaks. No more corporate welfare. End of story.

Reply to Turns Out, Chris Mathews & Hardball Were Right back In 2003 in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

I failed to delete that line, it was going to be the first in some satirical dialogue, but at the last moment I decided not to include the extraneous shtuff. The reasons why boil down to this (from Wikipedia)... * Iraq's noncompliance with the conditions of the 1991 cease fire, including interference with weapons inspectors * Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction, and programs to develop such weapons, posed a "threat to the national security of the United

Reply to Murdoch: "We Tried" to Shape Iraq War Agenda in The Media JoeUser Forums

The reality I am acknowledging is peoples mindless obsession with Fox News while totally ignoring the bias from the rest of the media. - Island Dog I think that most people in journalism and news media are usually left leaning. I also believe that most of them are up for sale and I do think, that the cable news channels, particularly, are neither left nor right ideologically aligned but corporate. I don't see much of a difference in actual substance in stories

Reply to Turns Out, Chris Mathews & Hardball Were Right back In 2003 in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

Sean, you may want to add a close italics tag... Starting a war and continuing it depends on winning hearts and minds - at home. This way, even evidence that contradicts bogus claims made by sleazy elected officials fails to sway true believers. Here's an example: It's been shown that Iraq has no WMD's - so why are we there? It's disgusting, but very interesting, the way this Administration has managed it's war propaganda and melded it with it's domesti

Reply to Murdoch: "We Tried" to Shape Iraq War Agenda in The Media JoeUser Forums

Dr. Guy and Island Dog: Reading you two intentionally waste Scott's time with your petty bull makes me livid. Had I not seen you gentleman blog here for over two years I would have given you the benefit of the doubt and simply thought you stupid. Maybe, in this case, you aren't stupid or harassing Scott for providing factual information you dislike - maybe you both simply don't wish to acknowledge reality. In an attempt to run away from the fact that, yes, Rupert Murdoch

Reply to Here's your hat, what's your hurry? in Misc JoeUser Forums

I'm so sorry, guys, but we can't have singing after XXXXX hours, or I'll be in trouble. Thanks for stopping by! I'll see you guys in XXXXXX weeks. Take care, and be careful on those roads! End patronizing toolish spiel.

Reply to Moderate Man is in the Hospital in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Hey, he likes points, I throw him points. He can't be too picky about what I say . . . - San Chonino Ya'but this guy has seen borderline death, let's be a bit reverent, my friend.

Reply to Are Americans Chumps or Warriors in Politics JoeUser Forums

Apparently, we can't even debate the Iraq involvement because of some Republicans and Democrats. WASHINGTON - Republicans blocked a full-fledged Senate debate over Iraq on Monday, but Democrats vowed they still would find a way to force President Bush to change course in a war that has claimed the lives of more than 3,000 U.S. troops. "We must heed the results of the November elections and the wishes of the Am

Reply to Are Americans Chumps or Warriors in Politics JoeUser Forums

Decisions and policies are being made by politicians so they can score points on TV - Kingbee I'd love to believe that. The fact is, lobbyist dollars speak much louder than American JoeUser words. Americans can protest around the world, voters can vote in agreeance against these wars (we even tossed out the Republican Majority against our wishes), and public criticism can reach critical mass - marching across

Reply to WHY rUSH IS THE GREATEST BAND IN THE wORLD in Music JoeUser Forums

Rush kicks me in the Nnnnn - utz! I love Rush. Your proclamation there is a new offering from them brings joyous tears to my eyes!

Reply to Moderate Man is in the Hospital in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Let's preserve this thread for MM relevant comments, Please.

Reply to Are Americans Chumps or Warriors in Politics JoeUser Forums

Fact rarely triumphs over belief, jesse.

Reply to Moderate Man is in the Hospital in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

*starts the slow clap*

Reply to Depeche Mode Meets The Revelator in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Thanks for the link (NPR, no less). I thought the video quality as poor as the vidcap. The lighting seemed poor. The squished look might come from the Pentagon's addition of English subtitles at the bottom of the screen, however, some feel that even with the aspect ratio..erm...aspect, there are recognizable differences between the Osama in this video and the Osama's in other videos. * Osama has a much taller and narrower nose. * Osama has a less rounded brow ri

Reply to President Hillary on Oil Profits in Democrat JoeUser Forums

Hmmm. Thanks. So if we give a tax credit to Exxon that's a tax cut, but if we take it away then that's socialism - which is what Hillary is proposing. I've been doing my own taxes for a few years now, but....

Reply to Depeche Mode Meets The Revelator in Current Events JoeUser Forums

So that was an actor in the video admitting it? - Bakerstreet I don't have enough evidence to draw an accurate conclusion one way or the other. What is interesting, however, is what has gone unreported in our media: Originally from Khilafah.com : USAMA BIN LADEN: In the name of Allah (God), the most beneficent, the most merciful. Praise be to Allah, Who is the creator of the whole universe and Who made the Earth as an abode for peace, for th

Reply to President Hillary on Oil Profits in Democrat JoeUser Forums

Okay guys, make me understand - tax credits are not socialistic, but taking away tax credits / deductions is?

Reply to Depeche Mode Meets The Revelator in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Ah, but you aren't a conspiracy theorist, either. Obviously this whole thing is a big Tri-lateral Commission, Bilderberg conspiracy of some kind or another, and that's the only way they can explain someone they find so distasteful and perceive as so stupid ever becoming president. - Bakerstreet Conspiracy abounds. Whether I provide theory or not is the issue. When simply stating facts and not drawing conclusions (theorizing) I must beg the pass on the derisive label. And yes,

Reply to Are Americans Chumps or Warriors in Politics JoeUser Forums

Someone here at JU once pointed out the conflict between democratic followers' parroting of dem leaders' conflicting attack arguments on the Bush Administration's implementation of troop levels. First they attack the administration for not having enough troops in Iraq, then they attack the Bush Administration for wanting more troops in Iraq. It becomes clear the objective is not to develop sound policy or actual reasoned cohesive

Reply to Are Americans Chumps or Warriors in Politics JoeUser Forums

I don't think many of those good Americans have really formed their own complete opinions (no offense to you RW), but are rather embracing two conflicting half-baked arguments provided them by the team they wish to support.

Reply to Are Americans Chumps or Warriors in Politics JoeUser Forums

Well said...very, very well said. - RW Thank you, coming from you that is a very high compliment - far away from 'liberal' or 'conspiracy theorist'. Thanks, I'm glad I was able to make myself heard and that you did hear me. There's a difference between vilifying terrorism and vilifying people's religions when they haven't done anything to you. - Bakerstreet True. There is a vast amount of Muslims in

Reply to Depeche Mode Meets The Revelator in Current Events JoeUser Forums

That was an extremely talented-made video . . . that was flash animation at its best. - San Chonino I thought so too. The band didn't approve the fan video, however, I don't even know if they are aware of it's existence. I thought the masonic symbols thing was interesting. Have to wonder how far the conspiracy theories of the video's creators go. - Bakerstreet I didn't understand the use of the Masonic symbol (the carpenter's square and the old style com

Reply to Don't Hate Hillary in Politics JoeUser Forums

Did you read I have put the senate minority leadrer on my list to consider. - Jesseledesma I certainly did. But did you read my question? Give me another name of a viable Republican candidate. - Deference Hey, may just be a matter of opinion but Bill Frist ?

Reply to Are Americans Chumps or Warriors in Politics JoeUser Forums

We are Warrior Chumps. As an Army recruiter once said, "We are successful in recruiting by appealing to people's self interests but then place them in a role of self sacrifice". Why do they need to come to the USA when everyday they are inflicting their psychological terror by killing Iraqis and Americans in Iraq? - Jesseledesma I would think that if one saw little ants (our troops) crawling across one's land