I'm joking, I was doing a washingtonian argument: agreeing with you while disagreeing at the same time, covering all my basis. Geeze, it was monday, have to get back in the swing.
I was drunk.
Now, of course, it's becomming obvious Lott is leaving before the end of this session so he falls into the old lobbying rules: only waiting one year instead of two. I dunno, he's pretty Teflon. Maybe it's because I've covered him so much and he always seems to be just a bit of a stereotype. The thought of him pulling a million a year to run an association is pretty obvious. Hastert, former speaker of the house (and the republican
I'm sure many of the Romans still eeked out a decent life before the fall on Rome. Sigh. Only if you like getting f****d and were a boy hooker. However, (and this is just my view) -- in terms of politics, the best thing is to be informed and question everyone and everything. You never know when you'll find yourself sitting next to someone who is in cha
It was great, thanks. I'm really worried about this election. Usually, I think "here's a great candidate". Then something happens, (EEEEEEOOOOOOOOWWWWWW) and the media drums my guy out. (not that I was a big fan of EEEEOOOOOOOWWWWW, but it's a great example of how the media kills a candidate) But at least I had a chance to think, here's a guy I can support. This go 'round, I am disillusioned. This go round, I'm wishing for better days. How bad is that when Al Sharpton looks GOOD?
Well, the guys I've known to got hit pretty much dealt with it in pictures as if it were nothing special. Thanks for that. It is good for me to keep in mind when I'm shooting vets. It's hard, though. I don't want to emphasize an injury in a way that makes a political statement. On the other hand, it's part of the story, as I've outlined. The thing that chokes me up most IS that these guys accept their injury and battle on, literally. I know th
Oh, I don't think you can really compare Chavez to Bill Clinton, now, that's a bit steep. After all, Chavez gave oil to the poor in America -- showing Clintonesq flair for pandering -- which I think outdid even Bill in political saavy. I hated Nafta, but there was a lot Clinton did I liked. He did try to find the middle (usually) in my view. Hillary, however, does not win my heart. The problem is, if not Hil then who? WHO? Who is the most viable alternative to Hila
It was because the Democrats took the part for granted in the south that the states are now red. To address this, politicians on both sides of the aisle try to redraw the congressional districts on a regular basis to be "safe". Never forget the creative response of the politician!
I'm so lost! Geeze, I never dreamed I was one who thinks only in terms of the good old USA, but I know nothing about this part of the tread. Kinda cool though. I can tell you the news reports here in the US covering your election have been, I'd say, not front page above the fold. M
and what influence do you think OPEC places on the Bush administration, if any?
Good bye, Trent Lott. Today, the number two in the US Senate, announced his retirement. Completing his fourth term in the Senate, and before that, belting 16 years in the House, Lott was a Washington fixture since before my political memory. Lott is the ultimate politician. Smiling a big toothy grin as he pumps your hand while sporting a sear -sucker suit,
That sounds coherent, not shrill. I suspect, though, a monster got away from the oil companies, stomping around the room and making everyone miserable. Now, I suspect, they don't know quite what to do: now you see BP advertising green. Still, fortunes are currently being made and in the short term, CEO's are lining their pockets. The real crazys are the Coal companies andvertisi
The infraction was Saddam was not allowing unconditional inspections, Saddam was hindering inspections and arguing the point as he had done for twelve years, Mountainhawk, We are actually closer in our beliefs than you might think. My gripe with Bush (and I know this thread has gone on very long s
All I see is a bunch of people complaining about Bush. I know there are 200 responses here. But if you delve into some of them, you will see proposed solutions. You may not like them, but they are there. A blog is a forum to log your thoughts. Sometimes, these thoughts are complaints. It is not a fo
OHHHHHHH.....Now you've peaked my interest. Please don't misread me, I am no ditto head. I think he dumbs down his argument to rally up the most dense right winger. He is entertaining, and I do listen to him when I'm on the road for a long haul. (I work between 3 cities). But, he specializes in shades of truth and parts of the story, becoming exactly that which he finds so contemptable. If nothing else, it gives me a prevue of what is to come out of the mouth of his more strident followers
Here Here, Locamama! We'll be a united front of bleeding heart liberals on this one! Watch out Col Gene! You gots some competition! Errr..., ummm..., can I edit that?
OK, I know this thread has gone from Bush, to Persia, to Israel to ...geezo peazo. But I really want 200 responses. So, someone come up with more. Who wants to Hillary bash????
Well, there was Greece. And Rome. 'Course, Rome had Caesar -- that ended the true republic. I wonder if there are any historical figures that compare to Caesar, running off and conquering foreign empires including Persia...God knows there are plenty of Judas! No, no, I'm not really going there. It's a joke. I feel I better clarify. It is kinda funny, though, just a little bit? I'm snickering. I don't believe George Bush is anywhere NEAR a Caesar. But imagine what
Thank god I don't have to. Thank god I was born here. I'm the luckiest son of a beach in the world. there are about 300 million of us. although some of us can't see that. Daniel, good point. Sometimes, though, in this argument it seems people get rather racist towards immigrants, legal or illegal. That's what really bothers me in this debate. I understand why. Sometimes, it's hard not to
Daiwa, you are of course correct. I'm the son of immigrants (one from Italy and one from Ireland -- go figure I like the drink, ehhh?) so have a tough time on this. It was actually Haiti I was thinking of when I wrote my response. I was there last month. My emotional position is just that, emotional. I'm not at all sure building a fence is the answer, yet I also think we need control. I haven't formed a hard fast opinion on what the answer is. Also, we get bogged down in
Yup. However, in fairness, my prius goes about 500 on a tank of gas (at least on the highway). My thought is though, that in 10 years my Prius will be seen as a gas guzzler. For the record, I love it. We've gotten off subject, though, but it's nice to talk about something other than Bushy boy. Where I live there is a controversy surrounding wind power. I'm fairly left of center on this, though, I say build the little buggers I think they are cool looking. But my neighb
Sigh. I'm far left on this issue. To reply will gain wrath of all those not far left. I know I'm far left, but for good reason. I can't visit the third world and not understand why they do everything in their power to come here: legal or not. If I lived in a shack in abject poverty, surrounded by disease, starvation, and raw sewage, I would do all I could to get out. Thank god I don't have to. Thank god I was born here. I'm the luckiest son of a beach in the wo
Well, I don't think that's very fair. I know next to nothing about Aust. politics, but he seemed to outline details about why he thought the new prime minister would be good for their country. As for the right running the world, that's just not true. It's not even true here in the 'gol ol USA. I'm shaking my head. It might be true in your world, but certainly not mine. Are we in a parallel universe??? Congrats on the new leader. I hope she is everything you expect her t
How totally cool is that? I've seen that research, too. We have to start someplace to get to the finish line.
And coming to Gene's defense will tend to identify you with his way of thinking, rightly or wrongly, human nature being what it is. Thanks for the advice, but I'll take my chances. You see, it is unimportant how I am seen by others. What's important is I act acording to my own moral code and belief. If I do that, then all is right in the world of me. It's hard to do, sometimes, I admit. But it's worth a shot.
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