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Reply to McCain will help the free market. Obama will destroy it. in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Yes, it was passed and now prices are up for food and fuel. Good work. Smart idea making it more expensive to eat.[/quote] How can subsidies [B]increase [/B] the product price? The increase in food and fuel has happened independantly of such bill. Before the bill, farmers could still sell maize to make ethanol, but now it's more profitable overall. I don't see how that directly influence the price of the stuff. Now, the increase in food price is directly linked to the in

Reply to Gays in the military in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I do, however wonder, how effective a gay bomb would be if a military had a large % of the soldiers were already gay from day 1 of joining?[/quote] As long as they keep professionnal, they don't start disrespecting the uniform, I don't have any problem with what would happen. I don't think gay orgies are as common as some media depict it to be, but it would definetly be a no-no. "Social evenings" are forbidden. You don't see social evenings for heterosexual, the Army should not a

Reply to Gays in the military in Politics JoeUser Forums

They should be allowed openly. But they shouldn't be allowed flirt on duty, or any sexual-related activities. Just like a male heterosexual officer shouldn't be flirting on duty, and that sort of thing. Harassment by anyone over anyone should also be completely outlawed. Just because someone is gay doesn't mean he's gonna grab every other soldier's asses. These people have their own taste (just like we do). I don't get the "Liberal" part, however.

Reply to McCain will help the free market. Obama will destroy it. in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Please tell me what the president vetoed that would bring the price of gas down? I am sure the liberal democrats would have had that all over the news by now. Or are they part of the conspiracy too?[/quote] the [link="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_U.S._Farm_Bill"]Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008[/link]. Luckily, it was overriden. It just that crops cannot grow overnight, you know. [quote]When you think of it, think a little harder, of the veto’s he did how

Iraq's Sovereignty in Politics JoeUser Forums

This article raises a question.. http://www.usatoday.com/news/topstories/2008-07-07-4110462503_x.htm If the Iraqi governement refuses to allow more U.S. military presence in their country after the end of the year, and also do not want to relinquish command of Iraqi's Airspace, how should the White House answer to this? And if the White House doesn't want to accept "no" as an answer (as i

Reply to McCain will help the free market. Obama will destroy it. in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Gas was $2.12 when the Democrats took back Congress. Speaker Pelosi publicly stated that she and her fellow democrats were going to bring down the price of gas because $2.12 was too high. So far you don’t seem to understand math too well. Down means lower, up means higher. So now that gas is at $3.97 a gallon you say that is bad but what did the President have to do with it. Congresswoman Pelosi easily proved that it was the Congress not the President that controlled the price of gas. Sor

Reply to The Path of Due Process in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Terrorist and spies are specifically NOT covered by international laws or the Geneva Conventions because all nations agreed they should not be. It means that if they are not in the uniform of their nation and caught on the battle field with a weapon they are considered spies and can be shot on the spot. This is why Iraqi soldiers are not in Gitmo because they wore the uniform of the Iraqi military. When these terrorist are caught they are documented. If anyone in the chain of custody mess

Reply to McCain , the bigest flip flopper since Kerry. in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Haven't you listened to the faux noise network, we are now ordered to believe that its a "reasoned change" when McSame does it. Its only a flip flop when its politically convenient for the Republican party.[/quote] Change that for "The party you support" ;)

Reply to McCain will help the free market. Obama will destroy it. in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]record spending , adding to the deficit high gas prices and high unemployment[/quote] Record economic development caused by over-indebtment by most of the citizens. You forgot that one. Problem is, all of it was merely a bubble. When credit crashed, the bubble popped.

Reply to EU lifts sanctions against Cuba in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]And how many Saudis are living in the US?[/quote] You. Are. Right. My bad. The sole reason why Saudi Arabians do not jump into a crummy boat and nearly swim into America is because their life is so great over there. How am I stupid? It's so easy to cross the Persia Gulf, Indian Ocean, Suez Canal, Mediterrian Sea, Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean of those boats. [quote]I offered no reasons or condemnations[/quote] But your condemned EU for res

Reply to EU lifts sanctions against Cuba in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I think you nailed it pretty tight, Charles. The whole point of these sanction was to hurt Cuba, and force them to change their communist stance. I don't think it worked, and I don't think it'll work. Actually, over time, it's going to get even worse. With the trade embargo on Cuba, Venezuela has an easier time getting close to them. When you trade heavily with another country, want it or not, you have more influence over it than when you just sit next to it shouting insults at it. the

EU lifts sanctions against Cuba in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]The European Union has lifted sanctions imposed on Cuba in 2003 in protest at the Cuban government's imprisonment of more than 70 dissidents. But EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said the EU would continue to monitor human rights conditions in Cuba. The sanctions' removal is largely symbolic but still a success for Raul Castro's new government, analysts say. The decision is expected to come into formal effect on Monday. <!-- E

Reply to The Truth About Socialized Medicine in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]527's are the loophole that have basically made past attempts at campaign finance reform ineffective. They are groups separate from campaigns, so although reform laws try to limit influence through direct campaign contributions these groups buy advertising themselves to fill in the gap.[/quote] Have any non-commercial add be considered a "political add", and they should register the side of the issue they are on. Limit the amount of spending both issue (on the whole) are allowed

Reply to Justice Hillary? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]You lost it there. Stevens I will agree with, but not Ginsberg. She is a quota kid. Hate him or love him but Scalia is the most brilliant mind. Quite frankly we need Jurists that know and understand the law, not vote because of the way they "feel".[/quote] Often, it all comes down to the one supporting your ideologies, and the ones against. You consider only your side's judges "competent", while the other ones are "dangerous ideologists" Off course, there are ex

Reply to The Truth About Socialized Medicine in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Exactly. However there are unions and such which do lobby on behalf of small groups of citizens and environmental groups that do lobby issues that affect large groups of the population. Most of the corruption has to do with lobbies related to industry.[/quote] which is why I think commercial-related lobbies should be the ones outlawed/heavily regulated. Leave the citizen groups be, and those other. [quote]Which isn't a bad idea, we already know that doesn't work tho

Reply to The Truth About Socialized Medicine in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Because lobbies do have a legitimate purpose. Many lobbyists are extremely knowledgeable about the groups or industries they represent. Politicians are not very knowledgeable about all the various factions affected by the laws they write or vote on. The problem I have concerns specific instances where lobbies have swayed politicians or even written legislation that is not in the best interest of the public. The Enron Loophole is probably one of the best known recent instances of this type

Reply to The Truth About Socialized Medicine in Politics JoeUser Forums

If you are so fired up about the lobbies that have too much influence in Washingtown, why not outlaw them? The USA would waste much less money on it's election, the candidates would be influenced less by the industries. We have outlawed commercial contribution to political parties in Quebec, and the whole lobbying action is illegal (in theory). Many peoples here think the politics have become a lot cleaner since these laws were made. I know a lot of people really don't agree wi

Reply to Yes, I Signed the Internet Petition in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The only way a speculator can influence the market in a lasting manner is to corner it. The Hunt brothers in texas and silver and of course the Dukes and Frozen OJ in Trading places. Otherwise, they are just guessing what the market is going to do - and win or lose based on their guess.[/quote] Not really. Speculators also add volatility to the market, and derivatives often milk that volatility into money. The problem is, derivative counpound the speculation (since it's a lot eas

Reply to A quelque chose malheur est bon in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Bien que je trouve ton texte pas mauvais, je crois que tu as posté dans le mauvais genre de forum, si tu ne fais ton texte qu'en français...

Reply to Media Ignores Gagging Sound From Canada in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]well if you're wrong here why should I listen to you elswhere? Your assumptions are wrong about me. tell me are you aware of the Canadian pastor who was jailed/and fined for speaking out against the homosexual agenda from his pulpit?[/quote] it was an example, sorry KFC. But you are the single most anti-homosexuality poster I am aware of on this website. I wasn't aware, but I am not surprise. Good thing he was, don't you agree? He is using a tribune that has in

Reply to The Truth About Socialized Medicine in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Uh, no. Smoothseas made the statement about % of GDP. Which is accurate and the one that you want to use to make comparisons. Your statement merely confuses and demigogues the issue.[/quote] ... what? Smoothseas clearly said: [quote]The big thing I looked at was the % of the GDP that each system represented. In [B]every case it was substantially lower than that in the U.S[/B]. That is the key number to use from an economic standpoint.[/quote] so, every

Reply to Danish Cartoons in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Heck, my personal faith (the LDS church) had a whole episode devoted to making fun of it. I've seen it, and I laughed like a schoolgirl.[/quote] I've seen that episode, and I think your church went out of that show pretty well. I mean, the final speech by the little boy was.. brillant. It teaches what a religion is all about, while Stan simply wanted to check the background for references.

Reply to Media Ignores Gagging Sound From Canada in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]The biggest problem is that the definition of hate speech is malleable and poorly defined, and the judgement of whether or not the spoken or written word meets those criteria is incredibly subjective. What is (fairly reasonably) defined as criminal now could quite easily be extended, bit by bit, to jurisdictions it was never intended to cover.[/quote] The definition of hate speech isn't that hard to define. Any published speech that promotes the (marginalisation/getting rid of) o

Reply to The Truth About Socialized Medicine in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]big thing I looked at was the % of the GDP that each system represented. In every case it was substantially lower than that in the U.S. That is the key number to use from an economic standpoint. If we spend less of our productivity on healthcare then we will have more to spend elsewhere[/quote] I think this statistic is compounded when you consider the incredibly high GDP rate the U.S. has. Both per capital, and pure GDP.

Wow, you people are sure fired up about Obama in Politics JoeUser Forums

I look at JU's political main page, and out of the most 20 recent posts, there is 13 with "Obama" in it's title. And I am sure all of them is pretty slandering about him. Also, I am quite sure many other titles without "Obama" in the title is speaking about the same man, in the very same way.. And you really don't want me to think JU isn't a republican-oriented forum? I mean, there are some Democratic strawmen (best example is Col Gene) standing, and also a few (very few) othe