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Reply to 1000 Years From Now in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

What with evident knowledge in depth of DNA in the future, I rather doubt the "Matrix" will materialize. Smarter humans will be prepared for that terrorism.

Reply to Firing guns into the air. in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I don't think you have to worry about sensitive artist firing guns. However, the provocative image of Saddam in a silly hat firing a rifle into the air is symbolic of Iraqi mentality. Ironically now that he's captured they fire guns to celebrate that he can no longer fire guns into the air and worse, into people.

Reply to Defining a Republican in Politics JoeUser Forums

Obviously, you're too young to know that savings was nil for all persuasions back in the thirties--how would you have liked yoor parents to stand in bread lines, or an old woman in her eighties hobbling to a soup kitchen? Your ridiculous leap from the obvious religious right influence in the R Party to more Republicans are religious wheras Dems are criminals shows you're incredible naivete, and typical Republican arrogance. As for savings, it is probably true that Reps have greater savings for t

Reply to Defining a Democrat in Politics JoeUser Forums

to grl, Yes, blue shit and red shit.

Reply to Defining a Democrat in Politics JoeUser Forums

You're right they do not believe in liberal views but they believe in a safe environment, safety nets for the common folks, excellent public schools, najtional defense out of necessity, not choice, decent job security, fair trade, not free trade and they certainly should know that without the undepinnings of the Democratic party for the past seventy years, there wouldn't be half the goodies now enjoyed.

Reply to Bush's Hypocrisy in Politics JoeUser Forums

Yet we seem to be gods in Iraq. What is the difference? Surely China has plenty of WMD. But I agree the last thing we wnat is another "police action." Remember the forgotten war in Korea!

Reply to Bush's Hypocrisy in Politics JoeUser Forums

A large island by any other name is still Formosa, the rightful property of China. We cannot and should not get involved in another war--enough is enough.

Reply to Christmas time in Misc JoeUser Forums

As a little boy in the 30s, I always had a dog and loved caring for all of them. In those days, sadly, a Vet was more or less prohibitive, what with the Depression, and a couple of them died from distemper. After the war, I got an Irish Setter and this time I made sure he would get all his shots. I had him for five years--he was forever a happy puppy until he swallowed a stone. I replaced him with a companionable collie who was adored by my kids. Now as an old man, I've have a mixed br

Defining a Democrat in Politics JoeUser Forums

D desperation E egalitarian’s demise M moderation or muddling O omissions C calcification R rearranging postures A anything goes to suit the polls T terrorized by the right The democrats are uncomfortable as a minority party even though a majority — not electoral — agrees with their views when they stick by them. Unfortunately, they are obsessed with the hopeless aim of regaining the red states.

Defining a Republican in Politics JoeUser Forums

R religion is power E errant thinking P public education is failing U unabashed self-righteousness B brilliant strategy of deception L labor unions are the enemy I instant dollar gratification C cunning in undermining the general will A analysis at its lowest level N negativism toward any kind of regulation Republicans are a majority because of the electoral college, which in the firs

Reply to Addendum in Politics JoeUser Forums

It seems that no one "of the other people" cares about Bill O'Reilly's views--what wonderful news!!

Reply to Why Liberals Are Strongly Disliked — putting it mildly in Politics JoeUser Forums

By government you mean federal, how is it few conservatives go bonkers over sales and real estate taxes? a note from one of those people

Reply to Stand Up To Sharon in Politics JoeUser Forums

I'm Irish but the IRA doesn't dictate my vote--in fact I'm ashamed of their destructive tactics. Sharon hasn't done much for peace except to bomb the hell out of them and getting nowhere. They should've stuck to Oslo. Of course, the Palestinians are even worse in continuing their suicidal ventures of destruction--also getting them nowhere. I'm not sure binational will help. Do we really want to see a Mason-Dixon line there?

Justice Beyond The Self in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Before Moses ordered “Thou shalt not kill” was murder okay? Did not human reason already intuit that it was bad to take a life in virtue of the instinct of self-preservation in the other as well as the self? — doubtless. Nevertheless, there were those of the “others” who did not go beyond the perception of self-survival, thus failing to take into account the other guy’s rights. As a matter of fact, this type, was all too aware of self-preservation as a powerful tool in getting others to fol

Reply to Democrats and Republicans in Politics JoeUser Forums

The Democrats do not want to ban all weapons, nor take away guns from law abiding citizens; they simply want better control over who can purchase guns and prohibit assault weapons, which have no business in the hands of those not in law enforcement. As for the difference in the parties, the galloping conservatism has made it impossible for the Dems to even utter convictions, much less practice them.

Reply to Saddam Key in early CIA Plot in History JoeUser Forums

It is a inevitable that the "ugly" of the American side will be covered up. Yet it still doesn't in anyway condone Saddam's brutality.

Tiresome Colloquy in Politics JoeUser Forums

In the “Family of Politics” issue last year of The American Prospect, I suppose a liberal magazine needs the luxury of self therapy in repeating the painfully obvious — what the heck the conservatives harass us obsessively with their trite commentary. Still, I find it vexing to read such commentary as: Portes’ “Many children of immigrant parents are not living out the American Dream. Until better jobs and schools materialize, they are at risk of becoming the next underclass.”Coont

Reply to Modern Art: Fact or Fiction? in Art JoeUser Forums

I liked your article and innocence. Since the artist left his cave drawings behind, art has been institutionalized, which means that only those in certain circles decide on what's art and then pass it down to the masses. Therefore, navels, and elephant dung are in; serious art is out for commoners.

Reply to Old Friends Get Together in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Great and refreshing attitude--have a wonderful time as a mother!

Reply to The Democratic Party- Wha' Happened? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Larry, I empathize with your frustration concerning the Democrats. However, since Vietnam they have been walking on eggs to satisfy right of center because of the paranoia of their leftist actions on civil rights and their bias of giving the little people a fair shake. The enormous national tumor of greed and what's-in-for-me that prevails today is what makes it a failed party, alas.

Reply to The Democratic Party- Wha' Happened? in Politics JoeUser Forums

It is not a question of the government knows best, rather it is that free-wheeling corporations are not exactly champions of the common good.

Reply to The Myth of Productivity in Politics JoeUser Forums

At long last we agree!

Reply to Why Liberals Are Strongly Disliked — putting it mildly in Politics JoeUser Forums

Could it be your perceptions lack vision, or do you just belong to a lousy association? Your problem with liberals is that they get too much done, that is, used to, until the conservatives took over and rammed through reactionary legislation to impede big government--I include Clinton here--but with little results, other than scandalous bottom line thinking from the corporate realm.

Reply to Why Liberals Are Strongly Disliked — putting it mildly in Politics JoeUser Forums

How's this for starters: what is the vision behind tax cuts?--short term gain, to hell with future generations who have to pay for it. How about the vision that job loss on Main Sreet means nothing compared to the gain on Wall Street?

Reply to Birthday gift to a sister and a nation's thanks in Politics JoeUser Forums

Thank you. as an ex-marine, I know all too well about violence and the need to eliminate it, and have long felt we should track down terrorist no matter where they are--including murders, rapists and muggers in this country. Again I appreciate your sensitive reply.