Gideon MacLeish

Gideon MacLeish

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Reply to Do White Supremacists Lose the Right to VOTE? in Politics JoeUser Forums

I'll be more succinct, Leauki. While I may disagree with anyone's views, I WILL defend to my death their right to say them. Even views as repugnant and abhorrent as white supremacist viewpoints. Freedom of speech cannot exist if we put ANY filter on it. [quote]while i agree with gid that paul isn't responsible for unsolicited contributions, i gotta point out that nazis--neo or not--are essentially totalitarians whose appeals to rights of any type are crafted to deceive the unwa

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Reply to President George W. Scrooge in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]NO when you choose to spend MORE then you make you look for a better paying job OR get a second job to provide the money needed to meet your bills.[/quote] No, you keep telling us when we choose to spend more go to the government and beg. Why the change of heart?

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Reply to Do White Supremacists Lose the Right to VOTE? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]EVERY politician supports "individual rights". [/quote] Actually, no, they don't. Hillary Clinton and John Edwards, for instance, are VERY socialistic in nature. [quote]Of course he can. [/quote] Yeah, Ron Paul should deliberately piss off everyone who might vote for him. It sounds good on paper, of course, but it doesn't work in practice. I'm afraid that if you cannot tolerate anyone who agrees with ANYTHING the white supremacists agree with, then you

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Reply to Ten Super Years with a Super Lady in Blogging JoeUser Forums

And besides...you guys have pulled amazingly through some tough times! Somehow I'm sure you'll do fine. Congrats! And, dynamaso: You'll have to see if customs will let you sneak in some kangaroo meat for your US tour...lol! Seriously, though, I think there are some exotic meat places in the US where you can buy some. I'll have to give it a go! When you make it to this neck of the woods, I'll try and find a place where we can get you some rattlesnake!

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Reply to Ten Super Years with a Super Lady in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]I have read in various places that the kids' teen years are when parental marital satisfaction is at the lowest. [/quote] Well, we're edging into them here, I'll let you know how it goes...lol!

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Reply to Do White Supremacists Lose the Right to VOTE? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]But the fact that Neonazis support him plus that he accepts their money is enough reason for me to think of him as a scumbag. [/quote] Do you think the only political platform of Neonazis is white supremacy, Leauki? I assure you, they have many other political issues. Ron Paul supports individual rights, personal property rights, and that is where the appeal comes in. He supports the rights of people to do as they choose on their property, providing it involves consentin

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Reply to I see through people... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]BTW, I don't think anyone who has responded to this article is a major offender. Um, cause I would tell you if you were. Haha.[/quote] Well, that's why I felt guilty on that one...I dropped the ball pretty majorly on one earlier this year, and while I eventually rectified the situation, thanks to a nudge from an good friend, I'm still kinda flogging myself for it!

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Reply to Student Complains After She is Kept Out of Men's Locker Room in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]There's plenty of people who actually believe there is a biological difference, though . . . [/quote] Yes, and we have names for those people. I realize and concede your argument, to a point. While I shake my head at the whole "Gender identity disorder" thing, I have to realize that the world is made up of kooks who actually think there is such a thing, and that someone enabled in their mental illness would be as uncomfortable in a ladies' restroom or dorm as would I. Bu

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Reply to Harvard Should Revoke MBA they Conferred on George W. Bush! in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]All in all I'm sure he's a nice enough guy, but is this really the man who should be running the U S of A? [/quote] Arty, I assure you, Bush will not be reelected in 2008. The question of whether he should be president or not is no longer germane. Let's concentrate on issue that are current, not history!

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Reply to Student Complains After She is Kept Out of Men's Locker Room in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]What were to happen if there were, let's say, hypothetically, a college with dorms divided on religious lines. There's a Christian dorm, a Muslim dorm, a Jewish dorm, and an "everyone else" dorm.[/quote] Funny, I didn't realize there were such substantial biological differences between Jews and Christians. Thanks for enlightening me, SC.

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Reply to I see through people... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]I try to read things like this with a "Am I doing this?" or "Have I done this?" attitude. Then if I agree those things are annoying I try to stop doing them.[/quote] I think it's always good when these articles popup to do a little self analysis. Even if it's not directed at you, it's a good catalyst for self improvement.

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Reply to President George W. Scrooge in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]No the way house seats have been gerrymandered to keep the incumbent in power is the reason why MORE of the Congress has not changed[/quote] No, you said there is little support for the GOP. If there was as little support as you insist, it wouldn't matter how you gerrymandered it, the GOP would always lose.

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Reply to You Can't Balance the Budget By Increasing Social Spending in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Which is being pushed by Global Warming Advocates (Remember al gore)?[/quote] Hell, I push conservation, and nobody's accused me of being a GW advocate! Conservation ain't just for liberals, it's good old horse sense. Gene: We do agree that the heating costs present a crisis. But our country has been through crises before without reverting to a socialist state, and I believe we have the fortitude to do it again! Our cars are MUCH more efficient than those of the

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Reply to You Can't Balance the Budget By Increasing Social Spending in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]What is you answer for $3.00 plus gas? [/quote] There's a secret, little known way to conserve gas called carpooling. I'm surprised the government hasn't encouraged it. Oh wait, they have. Yet again, you swing and miss. It's ironic that you, who encourage sound socialist practices, do not encourage the spirit of cooperation, which should be at the heart of any successful socialist endeavour.

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Reply to President George W. Scrooge in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The 2006 Election for one and the polls that clearly show there is little support for Bush and the GOP policies! [/quote] Oh, that's funny. If there were little support for the GOP, wouldn't the House, where 100% of the seats are up for grabs, be over 80% Democrat? Some things you just can't spin, Col!

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Reply to You Can't Balance the Budget By Increasing Social Spending in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Tell that to a father who takes his kid to a ball game.[/quote] A ball game is not a necessity, and even if it was, there are folks like myself who've discovered the joys of the minor leagues. My "rights" do not include the "right" to see A-Rod play ball live! As for heating, yes, that is a problem, but have you not heard of LIHEAP? The government is paying a lot of money to help families heat their home. And not just those on welfare, either. Of all of the adje

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Reply to Eid Al Adha: You have to experience the day... in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Thanks for sharing about this special day, adnauseum. We in America experience far too little of the beauty of holidays like this. One of the interesting commonalities among winter holidays of different faiths seems to be sharing with the poor. I think there are obvious reasons for that, but I think it's interesting nonetheless.

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Do White Supremacists Lose the Right to VOTE? in Politics JoeUser Forums

I find white supremacists to be a pretty despicable lot, all in all. I really wish there was a way to boot these people off the planet, frankly. But if I were in Ron Paul's shoes, I would be doing precisely what he's doing. Paul, one of the pack of GOP Presidential candidates, has received heavy criticism for a $500 campaign donation from a white supremacist. He has been pressed to return it, but says he will keep it. Although I support Paul, I will concede that his spin

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