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Reply to What do US soldiers think of waterboarding terrorists? in Politics JoeUser Forums

That was meant to be tongue in cheek. I really should have added the /sarcasm tag. But your last line pegs it superbly as to why there are no lawsuits to stop our own military from 'torturing' it's own people. That in itself is the most telling point about the true motivation of the 'stop the torture' crowd. If stopping the torture were truly the objective, there would at least be an equal, if not greater, outcry to stop the 'torture' of our own soldiers as ther

Reply to What do US soldiers think of waterboarding terrorists? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Since waterboarding = torture is apparently a given, where are the news reports of our Attorney General filing suit to stop the military from torturing our own soldiers? He has filed suit to stop this torture hasn't he?

Health Insurance, Competition, and the American Way in Politics JoeUser Forums

Congress: We have decreed that all US citizens must purchase Government approved Health Insurance. Citizen: Er ... Is that even constitutional? Congress: What a ridiculous question!! You can't be serious!! Citizen: No, I'm serious. What part of the enumerated powers in the constitution gives you the power to do that? Congress: Well, it's the Interstate Commerce Clause. That allows us to do pretty much

Reply to White House Tries To Bar Fox News in Politics Stardock Forums

AJ The context of this article, the White House trying to bar one member/news organization from a common press pool event has never happened until it was attempted by Obama's team. As far as I can have been able to find, it not only has never happened, it has never been attempted by any past Administration. In that regard, your equivalence is flawed. Combining the attempt to bar Fox News from a White House Press Pool event with members of Obama's

White House Tries To Bar Fox News in Politics JoeUser Forums

The White House has all but declared war on Fox News, insisting they are not a 'real' news organization. But, according to Tucker Carlson, "The Obama team isn’t at war with Fox because it’s conservative. They’re angry because Fox has embarrassed them." The latest skirmish in this Fox News bashing escapade comes after

Black Conservatives Need To Get Back On The Porch in Politics JoeUser Forums

Thursday, Juan Williams and Warren Ballentine joined Fox News host Bill O'Reilly on the O'Reilly Factor to discuss accusations of so-called racist statements being attributed to conservative talk radio star Rush Limbaugh. Towards the end of the debate, Mr. Ballentine, an African American author and talk radio host told Mr. Williams, who is a African American journalist and news analyst: " You can go back to the porch, Juan. You can go back. It's OK." For

Reply to So what else do you do for fun? in Everything Else JoeUser Forums

Watching my #1 son discover the same goofy ass shit I did when I was young. It's my very own personal time machine.

Reply to Is he right or wrong? Obama's $500k salary cap in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]irredeemably cynical[/quote] guilty as to "the Free Enterprise argument of the Government not meddling in the affairs of private concerns" it's like faith. I acknowledge the existence of its belief and or intent and rank it up there with other mystical ideas/beings, etc. such as unicorns, et. al.

Reply to Is he right or wrong? Obama's $500k salary cap in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Precisely what 'Constitutionally mandated' regs would those be?[/quote] Surely you've heard of the Commerce Clause? Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3? This blog has a good review on exactly what is and what isn't intended in that role: http://federalistblog.us/2006/08/busting_congress_interstate_commerce_myth.html

Reply to Is he right or wrong? Obama's $500k salary cap in Politics Stardock Forums

I'm thinking 'right or wrong' may not be the best assessment of this proposal. There certainly is a precedent where, in the past, Government has imposed restrictions on the recipients of taxpayer money ... highway funds and the 55 mph speed limit come to mind ... although those recipients were States rather than private companies but the principle remains the same. But then there is the Free Enterprise argument of the Government not meddling in the affairs of private concerns be

Reply to slotMusic cards in Gadgets & Electronics JoeUser Forums

[quote]It's interesting, but I think the idea of physical purchases of music is fading away. [/quote] And to exand upon that, I can see downloads eventually giving way to wireless/internet distribution of music with devices like Slacker.com's G2 portable radio or similar apps for phones (which are rapidly becoming mp3 players with phone capabilities).

Reply to Those Dang Utility Companies and their Rate Hikes! in Consumer Issues JoeUser Forums

I think the rates here in Texas are fairly high compared to some parts of the country but at least we can shop different providers and lock in rates for a contract term. It's when you go to month to month and the variable rate that they really sock it to you.

Reply to How Many Jobs Will Obama's Stimulus Create? in Politics Stardock Forums

It would probably help to define 'job'. For instance, let's take welfare (or whatever it is called nowadays). As far as I know, there are requirements for eligibility. Suppose that the terms of welfare were changed such that it became a Government 'job' with the work required being meeting those requirements? Bingo ... instant jobs.

Reply to Mystery Roar Detected in Space! in Pure Technology Stardock Forums

I thought there couldn't be noise in space as there is nothing (atmosphere) to carry the sound waves. Sure Star Wars would have been a bit strange without spaceships loudly exploding but, you know, ... real life?

Reply to Activist Drives Up Prices With Bidding at Oil-Lease Auction in The Environment Stardock Forums

[quote]What potential crimes DeChristopher can be charged with, and the potential fines that he could face still remain in question.[/quote] That is the really interesting part of the story. The possibility that he may not have actually broken any laws. I'm with Dr Guy; make him pay for the leases.

Reply to Who Needs Term Limits Anyways? in Politics Stardock Forums

My guess is so Obama can stay in office longer.

Reply to We Have to STOP THE MADNESS in The Environment Stardock Forums

IMO, it's not about saving the planet or environmentalism or anything like that. It's about new sources of revenue. Using the mantra of it's 'for the good of the planet' is a way to try to garner as much approval as possible so as to offend the least amount of people while increasing taxes.

Reply to New Year's Resolution #1: Stop Gross Clothes! in Misc Stardock Forums

You sure you're not a closet Country-Club Republican? [e digicons]:grin:[/e]

Reply to Is "Barack the Magic Negro" responsible political rhetoric? in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

There have been many points in history where one group of citizens were allowed to dictate what everyone else said and thought ... it has been and should continue to be seen as a repressive practice leading to unrest and divisiveness among all citizens.

Reply to I need a bigger brain in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]So much so that they actually asked for ownership stake in GM[/quote] May happen eventually. Call it a premonition.

Reply to I need a bigger brain in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]Government is the biggest waste machine ever. That's why I laugh at people who suggest raising taxes.[/quote] Or when someone suggests that the Government 'take over' some previously privately run concern ... often with the rationale that it would cost less with Uncle 'Efficiency' Sam in charge. Zubaz, the word is that Leo Berman's proposal for a tax-free holiday is picking up steam. We may get that second half of that original 700 billion back.

Reply to Shoes: Theatre of the Absurd in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote] ... a hero for insulting an American president ... [/quote] Doesn't take much to be considered a hero nowadays ... throw a shoe or two .. or an insult, and they will worship at your bare-naked feet.

Reply to And people wonder why I favor tightened gun control. in Misc JoeUser Forums

[quote]The vast majority of gun owners are quite responsible, as is evidenced by the relatively low number of gun related deaths as compared to the total number of guns owned. It never makes sense to punish the many for the sins of the few.[/quote] Unless, of course, there's a particular agenda to promote. Then it is perfectly acceptable (note, I didn't say 'sensible')

Reply to And people wonder why I favor tightened gun control. in Misc JoeUser Forums

[quote]Some of the pro-gun dissenters say we can't legislate against stupidity, and therefore suggest we don't try.[/quote] I don't think it's a question of not trying, but more that you can't legislate stupidity out of existence. You can pass laws which will make it more difficult for stupid people to do stupid things, but the more effective way to stop or lessen stupid choices, decisions, or actions is through education about proper choices along with better e