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Reply to US Supports Democracy? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Well... I had typed up a few page long response, and I clicked out, and I am not going to retype the entire thing right now. I might do it later.

Reply to US Supports Democracy? in Politics JoeUser Forums

The point to my article was that if we truly want democracy in Iraq, we could have made it happen. We just needed to selflessly pour billions into the country, not expect a return on our investments, and make people feel safe. I think a good starting point for democracy would be for the us government to make a blanket statement that we will no longer prop up dictatorships, though we will continue to trade with them. This should be accompanied by an ope

Reply to "Women Are So Shallow They Would Abort a Gay Fetus" in Politics JoeUser Forums

On the comment about Downes Syndrome... there are a few good reasons to abort a fetus with downs syndrome. First, if you feel that you will not be able to dedicate the care that such a child would require, then that would be a reason. Second, if you feel that in your heart of hearts it would be better to not force someone to live with such a terrible disease, then that would be another reason. While it is easy to say that Oh my god, mom, dad, if I had

Reply to US Supports Democracy? in Politics JoeUser Forums

If that truly was the reason as you seem to think it is, then where is it? The cheap oil that is. Is that the only part of the article you read?

US Supports Democracy? in Politics JoeUser Forums

We hear every day about how the Iraqi operation is part of the US's enduring tradition of supporting Democracy throughout the world. I don't see very much tradition in this. The two places, well make that three places where we have successfully implemented democracy to date are Japan, the United States and Germany. In all of these places, we poured our resources selflessly into the countries to turn them into 1st world countries. In the end, our effort

Reply to Where has "customer service" gone? in Politics JoeUser Forums

no fax machines in india? holy cow! Despite the accents (which aren't a problem for me, I've been to India many many times), Indian service is a big improvement. Possibly the wages they are getting there mean more to them. The last time I called tech, I got done with the call and a Manager came on to as

Reply to Why I love George Bush in Politics JoeUser Forums

Piss on the rest of the world! Our butt comes first! Theres a word for you... I can't think of it... oh yeah!! Pompous Ass.

Reply to France was never a friend of the US in The Media JoeUser Forums

Granted, my knowledge of WWI isn't as great as it is of WW2, but I'm actually unaware of any treaty we signed assist France against Germany, signed after WWI, when Germany was considered by all concerned to be down and out for the count. Therefore, I question why the victors would have felt the need for such a treaty. I'd like to

Reply to What's Wrong With The Ten Commandments, Anyway? in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

First, the ten commandments would specifically endorse one religion, because many religions have different versions of the 10 Commandments. Second, some of the ten commandments are not things the government can regulate. Sloth? Adultery? These are not the areas the government is allowed to command.

Reply to Once more with feeling, 55 or older, SHUT UP on Social Sec. in Politics JoeUser Forums

Rich people shoudln't get social security, and if you can tax the heirs to fortunes for their wealth, even though the money has already been taxed, then you sure as hell should be able to tax SS income. And by saying rich people dont deserve it, who does that leave? The french? No... the poor. If you h

Reply to France was never a friend of the US in The Media JoeUser Forums

Try WW2. First, we were bound by a treaty to protect France against Germany (a treaty signed after WWI). Second of all, we were dragged into WWII by Japan (we fought for our own interest).

Reply to Once more with feeling, 55 or older, SHUT UP on Social Sec. in Politics JoeUser Forums

Actually, I did say poor people should be able to collect from social security. This applies to the "newly poor" as well as the already poor. Therefore, you are wrong, my friend.

Reply to Once more with feeling, 55 or older, SHUT UP on Social Sec. in Politics JoeUser Forums

A *REALLY* bad analogy. If your house burns down you can expect to collect on it! They aren't entitled to collect at all, at any time. Big difference. If people become poor, they should be able to collect from Social security.

Reply to Once more with feeling, 55 or older, SHUT UP on Social Sec. in Politics JoeUser Forums

My house has never burned down before, but yet I still pay insurance on it.

Reply to Court Martial COL Gene in Politics JoeUser Forums

I charge you with treason: For bringing a bad name to our country, and spoling our foreign relations.

Reply to Once more with feeling, 55 or older, SHUT UP on Social Sec. in Politics JoeUser Forums

Social Security was set up as a Insurance Policy for the people who would potentially become poor elderly. FDR was not a bad president, in fact he was one of the best, but regardless, SS has become a nightmare. The problem is people feel entitled to it. As one of the top 1% of america, wealthy people do NOT need this lowly 10,000 dollars, and further nor does the next 5% of the wealthiest elderly. Rich people shoudln't get social security, and if you c

Reply to France was never a friend of the US in The Media JoeUser Forums

I'm sorry, remind me where we gave them their freedom?

Reply to France was never a friend of the US in The Media JoeUser Forums

USing your reasoning, the United States is no friend of any country. We joined World War I after it started to impact us, we joined World War II after it impacted us, we invaded Cuba to gain strength for the monroe doctrine (same for all other south american countries). We were not friends to the japanese, we threw them in detainment camps, we were no friends of the Filipinos, we took over their country ... or sorry we "purchased" it. No country acts w

Reply to Tax break incentives and how they work in Politics JoeUser Forums

Moderateman, there are some problems with your theory. First of all, clearly, since the producers make so much additional money (there seems to be endless demand, so long as you have money to hire the workers), it would have made sense for your wife to hire the workers with or without the tax cuts. In addition, the tax cuts are adding to the $22,000 debt that every person living in the United States owes, so tack on another trillion or so onto that. No

Reply to How, exactly, is the Bush tax plan working? in Politics JoeUser Forums

My plan for American budget: Pass new legislation. All additional non capital expenses need to be fully funded from the approval of the budget. Immediately end Bush tax cuts, and reassess taxes for the years his tax cut has been in effect. Charge people appropriate amount. End all loopholes. New loopholes can be made, but must be approved on an individual basis (as their own piece of legislation). Raise retirement

Reply to How, exactly, is the Bush tax plan working? in Politics JoeUser Forums

My plan for American budget: Pass new legislation. All additional non capital expenses need to be fully funded from the approval of the budget. Immediately end Bush tax cuts, and reassess taxes for the years his tax cut has been in effect. Charge people appropriate amount. End all loopholes. New loopholes can be made, but must be approved on an individual basis (as their own piece of legislation). Raise retirement

Reply to How, exactly, is the Bush tax plan working? in Politics JoeUser Forums

TB, you are mixing up the yearly federal deficit & the cumulative national debt. They're different things. Not sure where you're getting your deficit vs GDP numbers, but I suggest you use this source: Link In dollars, Clinton's FY 2001 budget left GWB a record surplus to work with. GWB now has record deficits. That

Reply to How, exactly, is the Bush tax plan working? in Politics JoeUser Forums

This is BS!!! Bush didn't get into office till 2001. You saying Bush's tax cuts did not change the financial situation of the government? Are you stupid, or just on drugs?

Reply to How, exactly, is the Bush tax plan working? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Even the near-term projections being made in 1999 turned out to have been wildly wrong. Due to your beloved Bush.

Reply to How, exactly, is the Bush tax plan working? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Can you name a single negative real world side effect of the deficit? Yes. Tax payers spend 250 Billion dollars a year on interest. Interest that could have been spent on education, interest that could have been given back in tax breaks. Everybody knows that debt= bad. Even the dumbest school children