Brad, if so then I would say give Israel the green light to get rid of all the thugs--like gangbusters. Still, my point is why did they go there in the first place--bad strategy. Wahk, shall do.
Once the primaries are over, the political campaign I’m looking forward to is the challenger who is set on rebuilding all socio-political, and diplomatic-war fronts. If Clinton is correct that it is better to be wrong and strong then it follows that is better to be right and stronger across the entire political spectrum. Above all, the challenger should not give a litany of social programs that are little more than sound bites. The public does not want to hear about prescription d
Can one be against there being a state of Israel and not be anti-Semitic as a separatist in this nation not be anti-religious? The answer is yes, but with explanation. Though many construe atheism and humanism as catalysts for separation of church and state, there are many theists who believe in it too: even though God is immanent in the world does not mean that he governs every nook and cranny of human endeavor. School prayer, for instance, is unconstitutional not because the US i
Wesley Clark’s tax plan bothers me — not the rolling back the windfalls for the super rich — when he proclaims that families of four with incomes of $50,000 and under will pay no taxes and every family earning beyond to $100,000 will receive a $2250 tax credit per child. This proposal only aggravates the animosity of those in favor of the Bush status quo favoring the rich but tossing peanuts to the unwashed. In one sense Bush is right on lowering the tax rate on the poor to 10%, which is what it
It does not take a bleeding heart Massachusetts' liberal to perceive that the greatest defense a nation has is in its health and enlightenment. To cast a shadow over millions of its citizens in fear of not only its health but of the economic disaster for their loved ones is monstrous. To abandon the severely addictive and the mortally inflicted is callousness unbefitting a government of good will, and in callous economic terms more costly even in the short run. Insurance, not just medical,
It takes me back to the 2002 congressional elections when Bush won on homeland security because the Dems favored protecting union rights for the new department. I've been scratching my head for fifty years as to how the Republicans continue to get away with their anti working class BS. Where are Wardell's Joe-six packs? Are all of them anti-union, too?
Yes, there seems to be no end to disinformation. I was surprised that yesterday they admitted to the seven killed in Afghanistan, then again it is not as controversial.
Great sighs of relief wafted across the audience from the other candidates when Brokaw asked Sharpton about the confederate flag still on state property, even though the interim solution in effect removed it from prominence. Al was blunt about it; it’s an insult and should be removed permanently even from private property. Only Kucinich offered he was not staying over night in South Carolina because of it and it was great that he was peeved and stated that it was time to get over divisiven
Excellent work. You uncovered modern intellectuals of Islam; the old Middle East philosophers up to around the 12th century were profound in their assessment of Islam until the "high priests" deleted them from history.
Interesting article and your involvement admirable. I especially like your agreeing to 95% of his views, but what is the 5% of disagreement?
Anathema, odd you should mention the point system because mysteriously I lost over 100 points overnight! Messy, you need a lesson in logic. I do mot accept Brad's premise that Joe-sixpack is the average American; nor do I accept your premise that the media are liberal; they are corporately controlled by moguls and advertisers. When I was a young, average guy in New York, the Times was conservative[in those days it meant Rockefeller Republican] and still is, so I read the New York Post when
I think you're right that Bush is a super Machiavellian and capable of staging WMD set up by graphic artists.
Apparently in our haste to free the slaves, we forgot about the fairer sex.
We all had it wrong, says Kay. So what? It matters little since the intent was never to scrape up WMD from Saddam’s junk pile left behind by the original weapons inspectors. The Rove plan was to perpetuate the highly successful perception of a wartime president — he learned that from FDR. Everybody loves a commander-in-chief who kicks ass, the hell with the presidency of peace. The nation is supposed to accept the inevitability of lousy Intelligence, despite the billions of dollars
There are humvees and Escorts--which is more threatening to the environment? Zuckerman, I suspect, is subliminally suggesting planned parenthood, and, yes, particularly among the poor because there are so many of them and simply cannot afford their children a good life. If that's racism, I guess I'm a racist.
I never thought I would live to see the day that I would propose a progressive national sales tax. The reason is that the current system boldly favors the rich regardless of the marginal rate by offering enormous shelters in which tens of thousands of dollars are set aside in order to sustain the perpetuity of the rich. As Sheyre says, the deficit is primarily due to wars on two fronts. Aside from the prescription drugs for seniors, it was designed to protect the HMOs and pharmaceutical cro
How many dimples are there? How can anyone object to Santa's sleigh bells are ringing?
Franken's irreverance doesn't warrant blog space, but neither does Dennis Miller's.
Thank you AR-15. Messy, thanks to Sherye I have little response--she said it all. However, deliberate disinformation is the definition of some politics and also of the media because they know "Joe-sixpack" is gullible and easily led astray. Deception is a human trait that hides behind reality--as did Clinton and Bush.
No, I'm not primarily blaming the Republicans--the Democrats have contributed--yet the current administration is definitely responsible for setting the role to borrow ad infinitum. I agree the personal debt dwarfs the government's. I agree, Sherye, that the bubble will burst.
Yes, I'm familiar with your stance--if only there were more like you.
Wardell at one time believed that the internet was the alternative toward mainstream commentators and columnists who were not satisfactory to his way of thinking. Now he claims it is “destroying the civility of political discourse.” Only he and his small circle of friends have “ views based on a set of honest, well thought-out principles.” I wonder if his mention of internet includes JoeUser bloggers that are not suitable to his high criteria for civility and debates, which he has relega
There are those unfortunately who will do anything to get their fleeting moments of fame and inflated ego.
Why is the corporation so sacrosanct? Is it as impersonal as the government? Does not the corporation bleed, does it not weep, does it not have the milk of human kindness?
If you are really a straight A student, please write like one.
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