[quote]Again: you're a laugh. Here we have an issue of basic civil rights and you're digging your feet into the floor over 'paper work'.[/quote] Show me the document that states a persons "civil right" to be gay or straight for that matter and I will apologize to you. Gay civil rights is a phase that group uses in a an attempt to equate themselves with the civil rights movement of the 60's in order to advance their agenda. As I said before your pea brain has no conc
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[quote]Our country, the U.S., really doesn't want you to have high self-esteem (it might just be the West) because think about low self-esteem you'll go with the flow.[/quote] It seems to set young people up for failure with events such as "competitions" where both teams are winners. It seems wonderful... in its concept but when they make it to the real world the bar is so low they can't cope with failure. It takes a lot of time and effort to take build confidence in a person tha
Well said BFD!
[quote]So again, back to the question: are you saying that even straight folks in the military have to have boring sex lives? If I'm misinterpreting this, how does the UCMJ define sodomy between a man and a woman?[/quote] You're asking me, who is not an author of the UCMJ in any shape or form, a question about why an article is written the way it is? And maybe you could tell me want George Washington was thinking when he cut down the cherry tree. Again, since you already know, I
[quote]Speaking of G-D's word, isn't that a beautiful word, I mean the word. Nitro, you should get a kick out of that. Pelosie trying to please the chrstians is laughable. [/quote] TPP Yeah I saw it (in fact I linked it somewhere). It was comical.
[quote]You asked a legitimate question. I gave a legitimate answer. I even cited some great examples in the process of explaining my answer, one of which was a clarion showing of the duplicitous nature of many of the arguments from moral values crowd, specifically your asinine attempts to cover up the fact that you don't like queer folks. Just say it. Administrative man hours? [/quote] No, you couldn't leave your opinion on the other topic there. I suggest you re-read your words quote
[quote]So Nitro, are you saying that even straight folks in the military have to have boring sex lives? I mean, given the definition of Sodomy...[/quote] You're an idot... it was obviously a cut and paste from the UCMJ article in referance to another posters question...you know, concerning the laws at the "job". It's not my opinion it is a fact. I did not express an opinion. Thanks for your "insightful" comment LOL.
[quote]I mock them, yes; only when they're being stupid. Take, for example, Nitro's "I don't hate the gays, I just really hate administrative man hours" which is a canard of the highest order. [/quote] What a piece of work you are! It seems s ome shit for brains can't keep their discussions separate or relevant to their own topic when they are asked a legitimate question. So glad you're the "voice of sanity" LOL.... as long as others agree with you I suppose (whic
[quote]It just doesn't make sense for Congress to allow homosexuals to serve openly. It would definitely be special or preferred treatment. If it passes, what about the homosexuals that want sex-change procedures? Will their partner be entitled to benefits, military base access, commissionary and exchange privileges? Military housing? Next, the "transgendered" will posture for their "rights". If this goes through, it's going to be a nightmare, and I'm sure there will be more regulations again
[quote]In their own way, they are very conservative (wanting to adhere to centuries old misunderstanding of traditions).[/quote] Here's where we disagree Doc. I don't believe tradition and conservatism are the same. I'm not a religious person, yet I consider myself a conservative. It's a liberal talking point that conservatives live in the past or don't want anything to evolve. Nor do I believe state sponsored backwardness is conservatism. BTW Have you seen Nancy Pelosi'
[quote]That was never how Israel was seen in Europe.[/quote] I'm speaking in generalities of course. The teachers I had at the time (Six Days war and Yom Kippur war) seemed to support Israel, do you think the teachers in US schools today advocate Israel self-defense? Some perhaps, but I'd be willing to say the sympathies today trend more toward the "poor" Palestinians.
[quote]Do we get free sex change operations this month? [/quote] Would you want one? [e digicons]:grin:[/e] I guess not all of the best things in life are free.
It's much more than that. They are losing agricultural land because of urban sprawl and an expanding western desert. Timber and oil are becoming real problems as well. Gasoline is subsidized by the government (it was about $1.30 a litter in 2007). Increased demand, from a public that wants more cars in addition to expanding industrial usage will create problems. China has many resources, such as coal, but a nation of its size will never be a lasting powerhouse if it can't feed it
It's all very simple... the world loves a winner, yet can't wait to see them toppled. It's human nature. Look at the Tiger Woods incident. The media that praises his ability, couldn't wait to put him through the meat grinder. It's the same with the US and Israel. Other countries hold their hand out to the US and flip it the bird with the other. The world was proud of Israel, surrounded by enemies and holding its own, now they are upset when their defend themselves. What has really changed? No
I believe naming a month for any group is an empty gesture at best and at worst takes away from everyone equality. Do blacks only feel proud in February? Somehow I doubt it. But if it makes it special for you, I say pick whatever month you like and make it your own, and why stop there. How about a year, a life time. Do you really need congress or anyone else, seeking to court political favor, need to tell you to be aware?
[quote]It's not an opinion. It's flat out reality[/quote] Thank you for your reality.
[quote] I mean, look, both groups have elements that I would call terrorists, both groups have elements that I would call hate oriented organization, and both groups have moderate tools that think the beliefs have some merit. [/quote] From reading through the comments I'd say you have an ax to grind with religion, especially "right wing" Christian Fundamentalism. Yet you don't appear to mention Islamic Fundamentalism. Interesting. If I had to tally up acts of violence by religiou
[quote]That's the point: The military doesn't get to decide their own course of action. They're not an island of fratboy "we don't want no gay folks here". They're federal employees.[/quote] So now we have your opinion... and you can give someone else the floor.
[quote]The question is why? [/quote] We just need to find and follow the money trail.
[quote]Ever heard of learning from mistakes or are you the kind of person who needs to get burned several times before you stop putting your hand in the fire?[/quote] Chuck you know it only confuses the left when you disparage Bush. It take the wind out of their sails when they say "but, but Bush did it". They can't deal with their own hypocrisy.
[quote]Yes. Obviously, I disagree with you. Therefore, I must be a stoopid lib-ruhl liteist. [/quote] It's not your opinion, you support gay rights, fine, I get that, it's your condescending attitude. Your opinion is superior in your mind and you can't tolerate someone might feel differently from yourself. If your not a liberal elitist, you do a wonderful job expressing yourself as such. [quote]No. I have a problem with people who advocate against fair treatment of gay f
[quote]Did we afford 8 years of Bush policies?[/quote] No we couldn't, do you think more spending will be better?
Well the second post in ID's article mentions Glen Beck and BP, didn't know GB was drilling for oil. Now who could hate GN so much that they would lump him in with BP for execution? I wonder? Also Becks show on FOX first aired in January 2009 and he "ruined" the Republic? But lets give Obama a chance, it's only been a year and a half. Do these folks think about what they write?
[quote]the mammy archetype and "the jazz singer" (1927) starring al jolson. [/quote] KB are you suggesting Obama is a white guy in "black face" like Al Jolsen? That's not nice.
Good thing his name isn't Obani... he'd really have a problem.