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Reply to Choice of Palin highlights Obama's strength in Democrat JoeUser Forums

[quote]Though I was intrigued by your article, I think we're all kind of missing the point. And I'm not talking about just the bloggers here that are all about hating on the Democrats. I think everyone in America is too busy with the political side of things to find the best representative. That's waht is broken in our country. So instead of saying, "Republicans=good, Democrats=bad" or vice versa, why don't we look at the individuals running, and not the party they're running under? <br

Reply to If you don't Tithe, do you go to hell? in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote]More to your point though, if all they see me donating is money, that teaches them something I'd rather them not learn from me also. Ted, can you enlighten me as to what you mean? [/quote] What I mean is, my kids learn much more from what they see me doing (or not doing) than what I tell them. If I tell them that service to others is important, but all they see me doing is writing a check to my church's welfare system, then they will learn a lesson from me that

Reply to God doesn't need your money in Religion Stardock Forums

True, God doesn't need money, but then again, God didn't need Moses to free the Israelites. God didn't need David to kill Goliath. God didn't need Jonah to go to Ninevah, and even when he did, he didn't do much for God anyway. Jesus didn't even need Judas to betray Him or the cross to give up His life for the Atonement. For that matter, niether God nor Jesus needed the atonement. God doesn't need money, but as you point out, organizations do. B

Reply to Choice of Palin highlights Obama's strength in Democrat Stardock Forums

For the good or the bad of it, the US Constitution disagrees with you here. The president was always meant to be an administrator, not a leader. The only Constitutional leadership authority the President has is Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, which I grant you is a huge leadership role, but he isn't the Commander in Chief of the United States of America. Seriously, if you look at what a president does, there is very little leadership involved. The f

Reply to A suggestion for 9/11 in Democrat JoeUser Forums

I'm willing to go for it, of course, on September 11th I usuallly run a 9/11 Parody, so I usually don't get too controversial or political. ;~D

Reply to If you don't Tithe, do you go to hell? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Shades: [quote]Which is a fair enough lesson if you are talking about spending the money on cable or some other non-necessity. But if you are talking about trying to teach a kid that faith in Jesus is important while that kids is going hungry -- I've got a problem with that. [/quote] Which is why I've missed a meal or two to pay tithing, and so has my wife, but there has always been food for the kids... that food may have been breaking into our reserves of Popcorn and Peanut Butter, b

Reply to DU'er puts Trig Palin on Ebay in Democrat Stardock Forums

Mooseplow: [quote]No they just keep saying that obama is not black enough and stuff like that.[/quote] Actually, it was Black people on the Left who were saying that. Anthony: As I've said before, I'm glad we live in a country so free that people are able to expose their idiocy openly. ;~D

Reply to If you don't Tithe, do you go to hell? in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote]If given a choice between paying rent and feeding your kids -- I'd hope you'd feed and shelter your children -- not add to the bank account of the church. [/quote] I guess that depends on what you think tithing is really about. If it's just about money to you, then you are right, but to me the money is just the tool, faith is the point. If I take that 10% and spend it on anything that comes down the pike, instead of paying my tithing, I'm teaching my kids that the m

Reply to Honest queries for the Palin supporters of JU. in Republican JoeUser Forums

[quote]Civil Rights: Ok to deny benefits to homosexual couples. (Aug 2006) No spousal benefits for same-sex couples. (Jul 2006) [/quote] What is wrong with leaving it up to businesses to decide what benefits to offer? Many companies have chosen to offer benefits to same sex couples, others haven't... as it should be. [quote]education: Teach creationism alongside evolution in schools. (Aug 2008) Supports teaching

Reply to Age of Celebrities in Politics Stardock Forums

How many of those costed $5 million for the one speech? That was above and beyond what the DNC convention cost in the first place. I don't begrudge Obama his moment in the sun, in fact, I say he deserves to bask a bit in the warmth of beating Hillary at her own game. But I do wonder why he couldn't give his speech and let it stand on its own merits... especially since it was a really great speech. In the end though, More people tuned in to see McCain and Palin so

Reply to Honest queries for the Palin supporters of JU. in Republican Stardock Forums

I'm one who has been excited about her, but I'm also hoping the honeymoon ends soon so we can really get a look at the candidate herself. What I'm really watching for is how she handles the firestorm. Hillary didn't handle it well, and in my opinion, neither has Obama. McCain has taken it all in stride, but then again, he's been there before, taking it from both sides. If she can take it better than Hillary and Obama, then she earns my vote. What I find interesting a

Reply to Every attack on Obama is racist in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

[quote]I didnt say that it "requires" a feeling of superiority although in many cases that is present. That is simply one definition of several that define racism. There is no question that Black Slavery is racism. It actually fits within several if not all definitions of racism. [/quote] Fair enough

Reply to If you don't Tithe, do you go to hell? in Religion Stardock Forums

It's a little of both in my church. On the one hand we are believers in the Malachi "Will a man rob God", on the other hand, our tithing is put in envelopes which are handed to the Bishop or one of his Counselors whenever it is convenient. There is no plate or bucket past around in church so no one sees who is giving what. Once a year we do have a meeting with the bishop called "Tithing settlement". It's a private meeting between the bishop and the member. In th

Reply to Not So Empty a Suit in Politics Stardock Forums

What people forget is, there are news shows and there are commentary shows. The commentary shows on Fox are as right wing as they want to be, but the news shows are usually pretty "fair and balanced"... of course, there are times when anyone let's their real feelings show. But when news anchors call the Democrat party the "progressive party" and the Republican party the "reactionary party"... or the reporters don't challenge a blatant lie from Obama or Hillary, but will go after

Reply to Every attack on Obama is racist in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

[quote]Where in the definition of slavery do you not think that denying someone their rights and freedoms and using them as a piece of property does not somehow make the slaveowner's actions an exercize of a feeling of superiority over the slave?[/quote] Oh, I think Black Slavery is racist no matter what the justification might be. You were the one who said that racism requires a feeling of superiority over someone of a different race. Btw, if Black Slaves weren't consid

Reply to Us Magazine - Perfect Example of Bias in The Media JoeUser Forums

[quote]I dont get it just as private republican talk radio can spread conservative views and call it news, why cant a private magzine choose to run articles the way they see fit? [/quote] They absolutely have that right, they aren't a news magazine so they shouldn't be held to the standard of one. On the other hand, we have just as much right to trash them for their choices.

Reply to Democrats Failed by Picking Obama in Democrat JoeUser Forums

Mooseplow: A Møøse once bit my sister ... No realli! She was Karving her initials on the møøse with the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush given her by Svenge - her brother-in-law - an Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian møvies: "The Høt Hands of an Oslo Dentist", "Fillings of Passion", "The Huge Mølars of Horst Nordfink". <br

Reply to We Need to Pull Out of Chicago in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]If you were willing to really put money in policing, and arms were illegal, you could do something about guys running around with a gun in their pocket. You can't when guns are legal.[/quote] When has a gun in a pocket ever killed anyone? The only people threatened by a weapons carried by concealled carry permit holders are criminals plying their trade. Rarely does anyone else even know they are there. It's simple, anti concealled c

Reply to Every attack on Obama is racist in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

[quote]racism- a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. Choosing a person because of race is not inherently racist. Choosing someone because you believe their race makes them superior is.[/quote] Ah, so supporting Black Slavery isn't racist, unless one supports it out of a feeling of superiority over Black people? ;~D

Reply to Democrats Failed by Picking Obama in Democrat JoeUser Forums

Just think, if you are a police officer or in the U.S. Military, we just might have a Commander in Chief whose "mentor" regrets not killing us. Nice thought, huh?

Reply to The Surge is not working in Current Events JoeUser Forums

If we fought Iraq like we fought WWII, it would have lasted far less time, but the left would have had kittens if we fought this one the way we fought that "good war".

Reply to Liberals Attacking Palins Children in Democrat JoeUser Forums

Emximer: [quote]You say that you can't legally commit suicide, but what is the punishment for someone who does? Death? So tell me why it's illegal, what is the point of a law making suicide illegal?[/quote] Successful suicides are beyond the law, but people who attempt suicide but live are often put under "protective custody" and no longer get to make decisions for themselves for awhile. [quote]Let's say abortions were made illegal, what would the punishment be for someo

Reply to Us Magazine - Perfect Example of Bias in The Media Stardock Forums

Aren't they just admitting that they don't think Obama is a strong enough candidate t handle scrutiny? Instead of "why she loves him", the headline should read, "why we love him". They are as giddy as a teenage boy who just found the hole in the girls shower over him.

Reply to Court: No, Wikipedia Doesn't Count As Evidence. in Internet JoeUser Forums

[quote]Then she's a dumbass and needs to be sent back. If one is seeking asylum, no papers are needed. It's more likely she presented false papers...and when busted for doing so, attempted to change her status from 'immigrant' to 'refugee.'[/quote] Or it's all just an Urban Legend ;~D

Reply to The Surge is not working in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote] It seems that even the US has admitted that it cannot be in Iraq forever and as for the "surge" in Bushspeak or escalation in ordinary English, the jury is still out on that.[/quote] No, the "surge", "escalation", "increase in force" or whatever you want to call it HAS worked. Al Sadr has surrendered, Al Qaeda has retreated most of its fighters from Iraq and regrouped in Afghanistan, and the government of Iraq is assessing what they need to do to take over security and l