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Reply to Throwing rocks can be fun! in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]these "kids" are ruthless and have very little regard for life. [/quote] That and some folks seem to think these "kids" are standing there wearing Garannimals, holding a Tonka toy. The don't have their age tattooed on their forehead. It was a 14 year old, that was a criminal and a thug, who wanted to take adult risks. Were is the "outrage" over his parental supervision? I don't have an issue with legal immigration (my wife is still in the process 3+ years and thousands

Reply to Around the World Solo Teen Sailing: Is it Safe? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

There are no limits when your family is wealthy. Put Pedro on a log raft and world opinion would be much different.

Reply to Extended Warranties in Blogging JoeUser Forums

My home came with all GE appliances (and I added a refrigerator and washer dryer) the products are OK, but I believe I will look elsewhere as I replace things. I have replaced the cheap GE DW with a Bosch, one of the best moves I ever made. I can barely hear it operate and it does a fantastic job. Besides I'm not thrilled with GE's recent political motivations and the fact that they were selling to Iran while the Iranians were sending IEDs to Iraq. I try to read a lot of user rev

Reply to Extended Warranties in Blogging JoeUser Forums

My A/C went out two years ago (compressor). I paid $1050 to have it replaced (It was 6 years old). Things happen. The people that service these things know how long they typically last. When you buy a service agreement, you are betting the product will fail while the seller is betting it will last through the warranty (remember they know when most items will fail). It boils down to do you feel "unlucky". The warranty sellers know a small percentage of items will fail, but not enough to cause

Reply to A Most Interesting Difference Between R and D in Republican JoeUser Forums

[quote]I think that both side want what is best for your country and the people in it [/quote] One should note that US liberalism as compared to other nations, does not necessary equate in meaning. You are correct that each side wants what is "best" for the country. The thing is what is their idea of best? Even the KKK has a notion of what is best for the country. I agree with Doc, the far left (and that does include a chunk of liberals) have really creeped me out ove

Reply to A Live Tea Party Moment in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I found it especially moving seeing people stand up for it once they recognized the song. [/quote] That one thing that bothers me to no end... someone sitting on their can while the national anthem is played.

Reply to Economic cost of six month moratorium on deep water drilling in Politics JoeUser Forums

Just going off the title.... I'm concerned that we are going to cut off our nose to spite our faces here. I did hear they was some back peddling to limit it to new drilling (also not ideal). Considering the potential, the oil industry has been relatively trouble free up until this incident. Learn from the mistakes and press on. I wonder where space expiration would be today if there were a moratorium every time a rocket blew up on the launch pad?

Reply to I'd call that a nice upgrade... in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote] Replacing bitter old *itch Helen Thomas is an upgrade in and of itself, but to have gotten Schieffer to come in is a great upgrade.[/quote] Come on Terp.... she probably someones bitter old great grandmother! [e digicons];)[/e] She lost any shred of credibility long before this past week. Yes, great choice for a replacement, then again almost anyone would have been better.

Reply to A little sanity...... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]No, that is you trying to read between the lines for something that isn't there. Nitro, that's exactly what you're saying. You don't have to backpedal away from it. [/quote] What am I thinking now Carnac the Magnificent? [quote]Well, it's not too late. I believe the cut off age now is 38. I'd rather chew broken glass. [/quote] Sounds like some internal issues there. Don't worry, plenty of people that despise the US military would dine on that gla

Reply to Out of the Heart The Mouth Speaks in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]At 90 the clock has to be ticking quite loudly. [/quote] I hope I have her pluck if I make it to 90. Can't see sharing the attitude though.

Reply to Israel's Isolation, Turkey's Rise in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]HEY! NITRO CRUISER! GUESS WHICH OTHER COUNTRY THAN TURKEY REFUSED TO SEND TROOPS IN IRAQ TOO[/quote] Didn't say the US wanted Turkish troops to participate (though they did on their own against the Kurds) in the war (many NATO nations didn't). They refused transit of US troops and equipment THROUGH Turkey. Why would I even expect Israel to send troops? They aren't part of NATO. But I'll bet bottom dollar they provided logistics support. So forget >10

Reply to A little sanity...... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]Nitro is a veteran who has strong opinions on the subject. he is not overtly homophobic, nor does he randomly discriminate against homosexuals. He has expressed a preference not to be ogled/hit on by them, and for now at least, that is his right. Just as it is the right of every woman and man not to be ogled by members attracted to them, whether the same sex or not.[/quote] Doc, thanks but he's made up his mind... I'm the wing nut (even though he blathered on about the meaning

Reply to A little sanity...... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]Show me where I've stated that. Well you made clear your advocacy that DADT should not be pulled because of the 'administrative man hours'. That and apparently the agenda. [/quote] No, that is you trying to read between the lines for something that isn't there. I mentioned a symptom of what I know will occur as far as administration goes, there will be a monetary cost. The only thing I'm advocating is for congress to review the military findings due in December. You see

Reply to Congress Inches Toward Repeal Of in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]so this sodomy law applies primarily to issues of sexual assault? [/quote] As I've personally seen it applied. There are many cases I'm unaware of. The same could be said of many things in military or civil law. If a tree falls in the forest and nobody is there does it make a sound? I posted the Article (125) in its entirety, and there is no mention of assault. So I would guess "witnessing" the act would suffice in addition to assault. One could say in addition to DADT wou

Reply to Out of the Heart The Mouth Speaks in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Helen Thomas's feeling on the issue are both long and well known. I believe that had a lot to do with it. Had it been out of the blue, perhaps the outcome would have been different. She has a right to her opinion, even if it doesn't sit well with being a journalist.

Reply to Israel's Isolation, Turkey's Rise in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]You sound like a broken record who can't face some present facts. You just spew out Islamophobic rethorics, factual mistakes, and 20-years old events to justify the so-call necessity of keeping supporting Israel.[/quote] The same Islamophobic rhetoric (btw I helped deliver aid to turkey (earthquake) 2001) , factual mistakes (whatever those are), and old events your countrymen are dying over? Yep, must be me. Sorry, mistook your article for a serious debate. Please

Reply to Israel's Isolation, Turkey's Rise in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Regardless of what you might think of Obama, Israel might become or HAS become a liability to the U.S., which means that it is in your best interest to cut support.[/quote] A liability how? The euphoria that would be present in terrorists like Hamas and Hezbolla, in kicking Israel to the curb, would be short lived. They, and most Arab nations, don't like our way of life, that is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. Israel is the USC's best prospects for main

Reply to What About Fair Trials and Innocent Until Proven Guilty? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Ultimately, I asked: why do you claim the embarassing marginal liberal fringe represent the whole liberal mentality? There are nuts on our side. There are nuts on your side.[/quote] I Think Dr Guy wrote something about it awhile back, if I recall correctly. Something about a big "L" and little "l". Liberals are some of the folks that are offended when they are called liberal. Never heard of a conservative being offend by being refereed to as such. So it's my belief that l

Reply to Freedom of Speech in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Let shame do its work.[/quote] It has to be applied evenly in order to work correctly. Unfortunately, Daiwa, you pointed that out with a great example.

Reply to The Solution to the Oil Spill in The Environment JoeUser Forums

[quote who="kingbee" reply="2" id="2640561"]i dunno... i could only find stuff like this when googling methane hydrates; all worthless secular science without nary a trace of biblical science to redeem it. [/quote] Ah a religious swipe....alas without any religious folk in sight.... what a waste of a good quip... a day late and a dollar short too... as they say timing is everything.

Reply to THE MONTH OF JUNE IS A VERY VERY SPECIAL MONTH in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Good analogy doc. Everyone loves pie!

Reply to Freedom of Speech in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]which I understand that probably most people from the States have an easy time at refraining their thoughts and not their speech.[/quote] This used to be called diarrhea of the mouth. [e digicons];)[/e]

Reply to What About Fair Trials and Innocent Until Proven Guilty? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Now, why can't you have the same consideration for the liberals?[/quote] Conservatives were critical of Bush (as indicated here by conservatives on JU) did the liberal media take notice? Sure, if it suited their agenda. Anything positive or not fitting the agenda was excluded. Take all the consideration you need.

Reply to Congress Inches Toward Repeal Of in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Well based on the language of it, it would seem that if you had any carnal interactions with women during your stint in the military, that there are elements of this article that would have applied to you directly. Or, even if you chose some sort of weird celebratory, you would certainly be aware of soldiers who it did apply to. Something as broad as that, I would think would have a very strong effect on servicemen. It's interesting that there apparently wasn't any effort t

Reply to Is This Woman Too Hot To Be a Banker? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote]If you don't mind me going off topic here for a sec but can I ask how you came to joeuser?[/quote] Seems he wore out his welcome at his last blog. [e digicons];)[/e]