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Very cool. Let's do it!

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[quote]Obama's plan isn't going to reduce health care costs....just who pays for it....we, the tax payer will be the ones footing the bill...that's Socialism..[/quote] Lula, don't be stupid. That is NOT socialism. The government will not own the means of production. Besides, who in the heck do you think pays the tab now? Taxpayers. So, if taxpayers are already footing the bill, whats the beef about making cost more equitable while at the same time tr

Reply to Obama's a socialist, let's be real in Politics JoeUser Forums

Back from Temple. After reading through the end of Deuteronomy and the beginning of Genesis, dancing with the Torah scrolls, and otherwise celebrating the yearly cycle, I read the rest of your comments with admittedly less interest. However: [quote]A disassembled rifle can be accurately described by all its individual pieces, none of which is a rifle, without ever mentioning the word rife, but when you put them all back to together it is still a rifle.[/quote] &n

Reply to Obama's a socialist, let's be real in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]Who changed the meaning of the word "liberal"? Perhaps it was conservatives. But I don't see it as an insult either.[/quote] Conservatives and Republicans changed the meaning of this term using it as a slur. I agree completely that it is not an insult. However, I am not the demographic that the McCain campaign is marketing to. I am both an intellectual and a liberal. These are part of a wonderful tradition of pluralism in America. I see them as

Reply to Obama's a socialist, let's be real in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]So true. Socialism is not a derogatory word any more than liberal is. But those that want to hide what they are are the ones making it a perjorative.[/quote] LOL, DrGuy, would the first half of your statement were true. A review of the articles here at JU in the politics forum shows how the word "liberal" is used or review Ann Coulter who suggests liberals are traitors...give me a break. Conservatives have indeed subverted the term to mean godless traitors who a

Reply to Obama's a socialist, let's be real in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]What do you think is the problem: the KKK or calling them fascists? Similarly the problem is not people calling Obama a socialist but his socialist policies.[/quote] Leauki, You miss my point. Clearly both would be problems. But we are talking about election tactics and marketing here. In an election where candidate attributes are key, labeling becomes a compelling issue. Republican know this and they know their constituency. By calling some

Team Zen in Religion JoeUser Forums

Good Morning Again, A Team Zen Update: This morning I did a hard hill repeat workout (8 repeats) in the desert on sandy trails and steep hills. I completed 1.75 miles in total. My modest training schedule is as follows: Sunday, long run; Monday easy walk; Tuesday, desert hill repeats with a trail run base; Wednesday, easy walk; Thursday, interval run; Friday, easy walk; Saturday, off. &nb

Reply to Obama's a socialist, let's be real in Politics Stardock Forums

Dear Daiwa, Just as respectfully, so, you think that to frame someone as a socialist in this country is not incendiary? What is PC about my comments, exactly? Moreover, I don't recall defining the confines of speech at all. I was simply calling a capitalist on his tactic. Which of my premises do not follow a capitalist line of reasoning, which would be what a non sequitur is in this case. Be well.

Reply to Obama's a socialist, let's be real in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]I'm not using the word socialist in any derogatory sense. I am merely describing what Obama is.[/quote] You are being quite disingenuous here, Draginol. Of course you used the terms in this way, just as Gov Palin and the Republican war machine is. Socialism and Communism are extremely incendiary. As some posters have pointed out, our populace is pretty much ignorant of political theory and the actual world-wide political landscape with its nuances. A ca

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Pretzels. Hmmm.

A Refuge Weekend in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

With Palms Together, Good Morning Everyone, Our weekend went well in the mountains. As we arrived there was a person there looking at the property. The refuge is still for sale, technically, as there is a real estate contract in place, but we will only accept a very good (close to asking price) offer for the place and I would have

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics Stardock Forums

Good Afternoon All, It was wonderful being at the Refuge without media or computer. I recommend a few days off from the news to each of you. Its so toxic. May you each be a blessing in the universe. Be well.

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]The issue here, as I see it, isn't even about what his policies are, but about how the only time he'll come right out and say what they are, is when he does it accidentally. And then his supporters swoop in and try and hide it. "That guy Joe isn't perfect, so whatever Obama told him doesn't count."[/quote] This is very interesting to me. The article is actually about Joe, and McCain's repeated use of Joe, as an exemplar. Obama says something about redis

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]And Obama answered it. That is the issue here.[/quote] And I have addressed that issue several times in several ways. You think the news article pointing out the truth behind Joe was dishonorable? Or was placing it for comment here on JU the dishonorable thing? Or perhaps trying to answer questions about it, that was the dishonorable thing? I don't know. What I do know is that people should address t

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Dear KFC, I cannot believe we are on pretty much the same page except perhaps who we are calling those on top. I agree we should reduce spending and balance our budget. Neither side wants to just throw money at education. Both sides want to reform it. Mr. Bush had a terrible idea: no child left behind has been a dismal failure forcing even good schools to teach to tests and limit a willingness for critical thinking skill development. I

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]perhaps the real issue here is one of equitability. Assuming that joe the plummer is a symbolic everyman, do you think there is a case to be made in changing the current taxation system to one that 'spread's the wealth around'? is obama's proposal justifiable? is obama's proposal really more equitable?[/quote] Hello Mr Roberts, I am uncertain. I believe that the deep cuts for the wealthiest of our nation have served to undermine our budget deficit

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]Not quite right. To smear (according to the dictionary) is to bring into disrepute, tarnish, discredit, or disgrace. I believe the communication of this particular information at this particular time does in fact constitute what would be considered, according to the dictionary, a smear joa[/quote] If so, it was/is unintentional. Yet, I think Joe has done this all by himself. My only point in bringing this whole thing up is that McCain made such a deal

Wind Chimes in Religion JoeUser Forums

With palms together, Good Morning Everyone, Once again the Sabbath comes, a day to join the Infinite in rest and contemplation. Tonight we will go to Temple and in the morning on up to the Refuge. I enjoy that place in the mountains. It is so quiet. No refrigerator making noise (our refrigerator there is propane and has no moving parts), no city sounds like sirens or traffic. Just birdsong

Reply to Becoming a Sage in Religion Stardock Forums

Sabrina, don't you think we have enough tangles and knots? Lets continue to be twisted. Reminds me of one of my kiddos when he was 10. We were pretty poor and drinking some cheapo beer. The bottle caps had block letters saying "TWIST OFF!" on them. Well, Jason gathered a bunch of them, made them into buttons and sold them at a street fair in our neighborhood for a quarter each. Thanks for the memory. </

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics Stardock Forums

JOA, LOL...btw, what are matress police? See ya.

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics JoeUser Forums

John, I think you should quit making assumptions. You indicated thsat as a priest I had not paid taxes but was/am willing to ask others to pay their fair share. I simply ciorrected you. The thing is, I was 70 percent disabled from wounds received in combat at 17 and still managed to get a high school GED, a BA, a masters and a Ph.D, grow a company and pay taxes. At some point in life, I believe one should be able to retire, don't you? <

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]Hm...[/quote] LOL! About money: Actually, while not always possible, I prefer not owing money at all on the one hand, and living within my means (almost always possible), on the other. Be well.

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]So being a preist how much of that debt are you willing to pay? Do you have your own church? If you do, don't you enjoy a tax free status? If I was tax exempt, I would probably be calling for all the rest of the hard working 'Joes' to pay more too.[/quote] Two replies: First, I am 62 years old and I became a priest after I retired from a very long career as a private practice therapist and CEO of a large mental health services corporation. I bel

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]I mean, if the man didn't owe 1200 bucks in backtaxes and a licence, would his point then be a valid argument against Obama and would Obama's fans address the point rather than attack the man?[/quote] Hi Leauki, Lets assume he is legit and is a real taxpayer. This point I think was one that involved taxes and who should get tax relief. Sen. Obama is pandering to the middle class. He used the phrase about income redistribution.

Reply to Joe the Plumber Unlicensed and a Tax Deadbeat? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The left wastes no time trashing this man. His question was valid, the far-left don't like their real agenda, wealth redistribution, getting out.[/quote] It wasn't the left. I was a news report. Some may argue its the same. :) I don't think this is an income redistribution issue, in spite of how Sen. Obama phrased it. I think we have a serious, overwhelming deficit and calls to reduce taxes amounts to financial idiocy in