Cikomyr

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[quote] I understand why you think it's a good idea to weaken the movement through association, but the question at hand is do you really believe we (conservatives) think you have the best of intentions for the the movement at heart? [/quote] Well.. the general vibe I got from people around me is that it would be a good thing. These people would be more than just grass roots, they would have an actual political strenght outside of mere manifestations. Also, we believed it might go a l

Reply to A quick perspective on politics in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]He took his lumps from conservatives here, especially on the bailouts. No excuses as you suggest. Who knew that spending was to soon be eclipsed by his predecessor.[/quote] You mean successor. When did the climate became unlivable?

Reply to A quick perspective on politics in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The blog writer has the freedom to blacklist people if they want. However, for people who claim to fight for the rights of the American people, it's interesting how sites like Democratic Underground actually have rules prohibiting people from having an opinion opposite of theirs on that site or have your account removed. I am very passionate about my beliefs, but not to the point of hating someone.[/quote] I am pretty sure you have the same behavior in some of the worst conserv

Reply to What Has Happened to Our Great Country? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I do agree with you that iran can (and probably does) see both as a threat. Which just goes back to my statement that the leaders are crazy.[/quote] I don't think they see the troops in Afghanistan or Iraq as direct treath, but as liabilities for the U.S.. They draw your ressources and are easy to attack. What Iran see as a treath is your Carrier Fleet in the Gulf, and the other bomber bases that can reach them. They fear THAT, and these are no less present than they we

Reply to Tea Queen in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]My point is that her talents would be wasted there.[/quote] If the Tea party is a legitimate strong people's movement, why having a talented politician sharing their views as their appointed leader be a waster of her talent? I know it's not the "safe" bet, but it's the one that has the best potential for the whole USA, no?

China : Crunch Time in Politics JoeUser Forums

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Reply to A quick perspective on politics in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I hate when people just get so self righteous in their opinions that they want to villify everyone who disagrees with them.[/quote] Amen. Both sides just keep at it agains the other.

Reply to A better name for a gun in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I like how most people from the States/Canada/The West think by giving up Israel that they'll leave us alone.[/quote] Except that most people don't think that. [quote]In reality, they hate everything that we represent. They hate the porn, scanty clothing, sex and the sexual innuendos, and just our lust for life.[/quote] You could say the very same thing about some christians in the USA

Reply to The Antichristcare passed in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Obama is not clinton - not as smart or politically savvy.[/quote] That remains to be seen. In retrospect, I have a lot more respect for Bush than he ever had while in office. I am sure you have a different perspective on Clinton now than in the 90s You cannot really judge Obama's savyness after on year in office. Just wait for him to get beaten or retire. Then you will judge.

Reply to What Has Happened to Our Great Country? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The analogy was of your instigation. clearly we do not need a base in Afghanistan to bomb the hell of out Iran. We proved that in Afghanistan. But you said we had the troops there. [/quote] Well, the troops in Afghanistan are not there to treathen Iran, but to pressure the Talibans..

Reply to National ID card? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]As for Russian pundits, that's an oxymoron. Kidding aside, people are allowed to come to the US and say anything they want. [/quote] No you aren't. Amhadinejah wasn't allowed on the ground of 9/11. I know it might be a weak example, but foreign people in the USA aren't allowed to say what they want outside of the U.N. free zone. Right of Free Speech only applies to your citizen, after all. [quote]As for being openly hostile to Canada, two things: 1) consider the

Reply to What Has Happened to Our Great Country? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Obama's gun is not loaded and he is unwilling to use it, and they know it.[/quote] You analogy is quite weak. Obama doesn't need to react within seconds. He needs to react within 30m-1h of a crisis requiring military intervention, and that is probably the tightest margin required (ennemy military strike?). Usually, you have 12h to be able to properly react. His proverbial gun is as loaded as it was under Bush's year. A carrier fleet is still in the Gulf. No. No one

Reply to Waterloo..? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]But he not only copied the Frum Article, but your heading and by line as well. Sorry, that is just not kosher in my book. A link within the same website is a no brainer[/quote] No, he seems to have taken it directly from Frum's blog.. my heading has "..?", while his hasn't. I think I added the "..?" to at least not define myself as someone who believes it 100%, but simply as more food for thought.

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[quote]But then, if the USA are going to completely ignore us save for a few quick jokes and occasional outrage at a few points taken out of context (seal hunting, Ann Coulter), they might as well ignore us for the bad things too Ann coulter hunts seals?????[/quote] The americans often become outraged at issues that they take out of context, without prior knowledge of our own laws, political climate, or actual realities. If you think we have a distorded view of the U.S., j

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[quote] And no sooner had I started reading it and commenting than the pejoratives came out from the left (not at me that time).[/quote] I don't think this board really is a good take on the rationality of american left-wingers. Col Gene was a disgrace to all. This board is strongly conservatives, making the liberal posters more likely than not leave and post in a more friendly environment, and only those who are thick-headed* stay * or can't seem to find anothe

Reply to The Antichristcare passed in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Again, that would take winning 26 senate seats (impossible) and as inidcated earlier, 115 house seats (almost impossible).[/quote] Just win the majority, it's gonna be more than ennough, and you will work WITH the president to reduce the budget, like done under Clinton. Funny that Clinton was the only president to reduce the budget in the past 40 years.

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[quote]Palin would do well leading any group, including the USA. But I do not see why she has to clean up that which cannot be cleaned up - because it is all smoke and mirriors.[/quote] So you need to clean up the smoke and the mirrors. She'd be good at that, as she was the target of such herself in the past. She has the experience against slandering that no other politician, save Obama and Bush, faced.

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[quote]You are correct. The entire House stands for re-election every 2 years, along with one-third of the Senators[/quote] Good. I was worried for a second, Paladin77 claims to know so much, I was surely doomed to be wrong. So, if ALL representative are up for re-election, then what's the problem with possibility that the the Republican reclaiming the lower house with a strong majority? If you have really the people's support, and you carry your election well, then it's not o

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You know what? As much as I dislike Sarah Palin as a politician, and what she stands for, I think it would do a lot of good to the USA to have her there. It would actually shape this public opinion into a clear and constructive political party, rather than leave it as a protest that wish to influence the Republicans.

Tea Queen in Politics JoeUser Forums

Michelle Cottle Note to Sarah Palin: Screw the reality show. Taking Americans on televisual tours of Alaska’s natural wonders would I’m sure be fun and lucrative, but the gig cannot possibly take maximum advantage of your special talents. (As a general rule, nature shows don’t traffic in high-octane demagoguery.) Instead, allow me to suggest a bett

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[quote]Nope, only a third at a time.[/quote] Are you sure that this isn't the Senate?

Reply to A quick perspective on politics in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Part of the problem is that this 'meme' is being actively promoted by one side. The same side that had no problem with the Philly New Black Panther voter intimidation thugs, Weathermen, Jeremiah Wright, etc. I believe the vehemence, if you want to call it that, of the opposition (conservative Republicans, Tea Party members, etc.) is due to the disdain & disrespect shown toward them by Democrats and the sycophant media, which says to them, 'Take your opinions, values and

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[quote]Oh, you Canuckistanis are funny[/quote] [e digicons]

Reply to Waterloo..? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Cikomyr, FYI - Some clown copied your entire article over at Stir the pot. No link, just copied and pasted it.[/quote] Is Stir the Pot another board, or a post on this board? Anyway, as NC said, it's Frum's article. I never post anything without giving credit and a link to it's original.

Reply to The Antichristcare passed in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Unfortunate and true. This is the year with the lowest democrat numbers running for re-election in the senate. At best, should a miracle occur, the republicans could squeak out a majority in the senate (51) but that would mean another Brown style win against a LIVING incumbent democrat (ala Boxer). not likely. More likely is the republicans will pick up about 8 seats in the senate, and take the house. Which means no more abrogation of rights by law - just by executive order and recess