AldericJourdain

Reply to What's the point about debating Heathcare Reform? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The raw numbers are what they are, and don't take into consideration fairly significant events like the dot-com bubble, 9/11, etc., but I note that whether a particular year's deficit is 'Republican' or 'Democrat' is determined by who was in the White House that year. A more meaningful graph would have control of Congress along the x axis - Republican, Democrat or Mixed. A President can't spend a nickel on his own, only Congress. Drawing conclusions might be more difficult

Reply to A Few Questions For Liberals in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

[quote]Not many peoples have the means to do this. Many countries ban ownership of weapons or only allow them to its supporters as a means of control. Kind of what many on the left want to do in the US. Can't have those pesky mobs armed as well.[/quote] Comment about liberals = Strawman Otherwise, if there is a will, there is a way. Simply put, if people believe in something enough, they will sacrifice the time, blood, and effort to achieve it.

Reply to What's the point about debating Heathcare Reform? in Politics JoeUser Forums

I'm curious at what your thoughts are of this, Charles. I'm a bit skeptical because of the page it's on as well as the data they have (like during Clinton's administration), but it still got me thinking. ( Source: http://www.lafn.org/politics/gvdc/Natl_Debt_Chart.html )

Reply to What's the point about debating Heathcare Reform? in Politics Stardock Forums

Because it's the United States of Democrats? I find it interesting that the senate version of the health care reform bill/agenda has a variety of gop parts in it. Seems not many people are willing to admit that part. >_>

Reply to Test in Misc Stardock Forums

Cute dog.

Reply to Shahrukh Khan - Elitist Whiner in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Apparently nothing. I misread/misunderstood that portion of the article. Thanks for pointing that out.[/quote] Sure thing, lol. I just kept re-reading it then double checking the movie's page at IMDB 'cause I didn't remember him being the movie, and it's one of my faves. Anyways...

Reply to Shahrukh Khan - Elitist Whiner in Current Events Stardock Forums

I doubt throwing around propagandic terms and railing against the guy is going to solve anything, eh? I agree that they did their job, and I commend then. However, there's a line to be drawn though between questioning a some stranger, and a guy who has credibility and is known. I think an option that should be considered is, instead of a list of suspicious names, start a list of cleared names and bios. That way, if it shows up that you're on the list, and that you're cleared - then it'

Reply to Obama, 'Death Panels' and The Cold Hard Truth in Politics JoeUser Forums

Where I read about the likely gop insertions in the (my bad) senate one, at the least. http://www.slate.com/id/2223023/

Reply to Obama, 'Death Panels' and The Cold Hard Truth in Politics JoeUser Forums

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125043830465934883.html#mod=todays_us_nonsub_page_one

Reply to Let's Put Our Money Where Our Mouths Are in Politics Stardock Forums

*shrugs* If people don't want to not shop at a place because of the CEO's views, then so be it.

Reply to I'm not scared anymore in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]AJ is Lucas right? LW told me he was Lucas before she left.[/quote] People know, or at least I thought they did; I know TW made it well known. I didn't realize LW knew anything about it... *sighs* wonderful. RW, if you didn't know, and now want me off of our blog and all - just say it. No harm, no foul; I'll go without a fuss. ~A

Reply to I Almost Died In Texas in Blogging Stardock Forums

Wow, I'm glad that you're okay Mason; heat exhaustion isn't fun. I wound up in the hopsital a few years back for heat stroke, no bueno. Take care man. Be well, ~Alderic

Reply to Dems Planting Fake Protesters at Townhall Events in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]What you don't understand is that it's not 'the Republican's nonsense' - the Republicans can't stop it, they don't have the votes. Certainly Republican politicians and ordinary members of the party oppose and have spoken out against the bill, but it's the independents and non-flaming-leftist Democrats who have puts the brakes on. The only reason this is in trouble is that the politicians read the local polling numbers and voting for this turkey is gonna be a problem for a lot of them

Reply to A Few Questions For Liberals in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

[quote]You seem to think that peace can be achieved by firmly believing in the fantasy that the people who tried to exterminate the Jews are actually just waiting for a chance to make peace with them.[/quote] So the people living in their homes, the palestinian refugees....are out trying to kill them? You know leauki, I'm finished here. You're so fucking biased it's ridiculous.

Reply to A Few Questions For Liberals in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

[quote]It doesn't matter whether you agree that they want this. What matters it that they make it clear that they do. They could have surrendered to Israeli forces in January when Hamas was in a position of weakness. But they didn't. At what point will they be held responsible for their actions and votes? And I am not talking about them not deserving compassion at all. I am wondering why they deserve four billion dollars while the Africans in Sudan are being slaughtered

Reply to A Few Questions For Liberals in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

[quote]That is the Zionist cause, not the "Palestinian cause".[/quote] Call it whatever you want, I want to see the Israeli's AND palestinians to be at peace. To say it's one thing or another, or to say that the palestinians dont want it...is obtuse and prejudiced. [quote]If that were true, why are liberals advocating giving money to anti-Semites and not to Israelis?[/quote] I would think because they think that by giving mo

Reply to Obama, 'Death Panels' and The Cold Hard Truth in Politics JoeUser Forums

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/14/blayney.death.discussions/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/14/britain.america.nhs/index.html Both worth a read.

Reply to Uncle Sam's Care Package in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Good, non-obtuse observation, with which I agree. It should be patient-centered (or individual-centered, if preferred) reform that empowers individuals rather than bloated federal bureacracies.[/quote] I feel the biggest issues with health care are: 1. The companies ties with businesses HR departments, and 2. Their..."open market" tactics. I believe in an open market, but one where the rules are set and clearly defined, and there is active enforcement of the rul

Reply to A Few Questions For Liberals in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

[quote]I have seen enough liberals celebrating Che Guevara, thank you.[/quote] Mmm, well I like the Che Guevara in the beginning. I truly feel that he, at first, wanted to help people. What he became however, was a monster. [quote]That doesn't answer my question. That is what the Zionists want and wanted from the beginning. What I would like to know is why so many liberals CLAIM to want that but then support the "Palestinian cause" instead. Do lib

Reply to Stabenow: The Dumbest Person in the World in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote] The Dumbest Person in the World [/quote] I don't think she is the dumbest; I mean, there are many people out there running for the title. Just look around, people keep out doing each other.

Reply to Silent Thunder in Writing Stardock Forums

[quote]Do other authors have this feeling of loss and elation?[/quote] I've yet to finish and search for a publisher for any of my writing, but I do have several friends and acquaintances who are published. They all have indeed felt this way. They likened it to a birth of a child, followed by them turning 18 seconds later. ~Alderic

Reply to A Few Questions For Liberals in War on Terror Stardock Forums

If I may, I'd like to offer my views on these questions though I don't fall under your definition of liberals, or any for that matter. 1. I'm not quite sure if i understand you here. What does the fact that these areas have arab majorities have to do with it being akin to imperialism? 2. Who says he's a symbol of fredom or so on? I think you have a seriously skewed view of liberals. 3. To me, the palestinian cause is not the governments, but the people - the peop

Reply to Uncle Sam's Care Package in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote] Why does the government have to provide health insurance to fix the system?[/quote] Good point. I've always felt that the best answer to this is actual reform of the health care system we have, not the massive overhaul that is out there right now.

Reply to Obama, 'Death Panels' and The Cold Hard Truth in Politics JoeUser Forums

I know that the "death panel" concept was originally suggested by Senator Isakson, a Republican from Georgia. That the house went with it's own little version (i believe), of which the language has - apparently (maybe) - been stripped from the bill. Isakson: “My Senate amendment simply puts health care choices back in the hands of the individual and allows them to consider if they so choose a living will or durable power of attorney,” Isakson said in a statement. “Th

Reply to I'm not scared anymore in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]I agree; I think Myrrander has returned. He can also be annoyingly pretentious and condescending.[/quote] Hah, no. Myrrander was an interesting individual, but there is no way on earth I'm like him. [quote]AJ, no offense, but you can be so annoyingly obtuse at times.[/quote] I'm genuinely interested in what he believes are anti-american ideas and such, because I think he's full of (propaganda) shit.