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Just some thoughts Did BO bring change we can believe in or is he trying to change what we believe in? Things which seemed reasonable were often untrue..Other things were partly true and partly untrue..A few things were really true. - Wilbur Wright |
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Just some thoughts Did BO bring change we can believe in or is he trying to change what we believe in? Things which seemed reasonable were often untrue..Other things were partly true and partly untrue..A few things were really true. - Wilbur Wright |
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Got the same system. Stewart's on 249 @ 11pm. Just before Colbert, who's funnier, and wears much better suits. I almost never miss either.
I have no concern for Bush's future, or legacy. Where I have a problem with the current war is that we most likely should have dedicated more resources sooner, harder, and longer. Not that I am an oil profiteering warmonger. Being selfless is a most honorable human pursuit. Not sure it would be so great to have the same level of threat ever present here, as it is in the Middle East to that end. I just find it hard to believe that mankind would benefit from a "hands off" perspective in this case. Didn't go well for a couple decades. Has been going remarkably better since the War in Iraq began.
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And it is the unbelievable hatred for Bush that prevents so many from seeing that our side may be proporting what we think is best for mankind in the long run. Instead we are labeled war mongers, self serving, deceitful, liars, money-grubbers, etc. Add those to the accusations that we want to pollute the earth, force old people to choose between food and medicine, racists, biggots, homophobes, and on and on and on and it's a wonder we haven't mobalized the NRA to arrest you all, strip you down and put underwear on your heads.
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Just some thoughts Did BO bring change we can believe in or is he trying to change what we believe in? Things which seemed reasonable were often untrue..Other things were partly true and partly untrue..A few things were really true. - Wilbur Wright |
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So we're back to the empty jingoism of "support the troops"?
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The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them- Albert Einstein Quinn: It was, kind of...what's that thing, when things turn funny? Moronic? Jane: I think you mean ironic Daria: She was right the first time |
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The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them- Albert Einstein Quinn: It was, kind of...what's that thing, when things turn funny? Moronic? Jane: I think you mean ironic Daria: She was right the first time |
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I don't find it hard to believe you've never chit chatted with those in power of oppressive regimes. In those societies, it doesn't matter what anyone you met thinks, or says, or feels very much. Not for a moment, most likely not for their lifetimes. at least not if it contradicts the good ole' party line right? funny how quick folks are to discount anything that may contradict the politics of fear and hate that have become standard over the past few years. but thankfully the majority of Americans have started to awaken including those from your own state, kudos by the way for dumping that homophobic, unamerican cretin you guys passed off as a senator. by far one of the more wise moves of the last election. Even as far as that goes, sniping at foreign policy may be your right. It does not, however, make it right. and no more wrong than belittling the process by insinuating it is irresponsible or somehow unpatriotic to do so. and far less wrong then refusing to hold proven liars accountable for their actions. especially when one has the gall to cite past administrations as bad and call out things like perjury. more than just a little hypocritical i would think. Something positive has come from this already. That whole crashing planes into skyscraper and landmark fad seems to have lost steam. and which of the 9-11 attackers were iraqi? which attack on US soil was it that the Hussein regime carried out? oh i'm sorry just more of that solid and irrefutable rationale we've come to love. i agree that tracking down and wiping out those who have or would endanger our national security is a vital, and honorable course of action. fabricating enemies, lying to the world, and condoning such activity, not so much so. |
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not to mention the complete assinine inability to recognize that disgust and opposition to policy has absolutely nothing what-so-ever to do with support and respect for the uniformed men and women in the armed forces.
but then to admit one might be able to respect and honor those folks while at the same time stand in opposition of oligarchists might discredit the last shred of hope one has to cling to with regard to justifying recent actions and policy since the facts surely don't support their position |
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But Oceania has always been at war with Eastasia
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The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them- Albert Einstein Quinn: It was, kind of...what's that thing, when things turn funny? Moronic? Jane: I think you mean ironic Daria: She was right the first time |
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It's only empty when you say it, because you obviously do not.
That you cherish ultra liberal jingoism is your choice. It is still an extreme perspective. No more or less valuable to anyone than the opposite extreme. Both are tragically flawed, and do more to support the existence of the other than diminish it. Perhaps a fate neither deserve. Quote:
You can dress it any way you like, you "opinions" are pretty much handcuffed to a (D) or (R). Life without that restriction is actually pretty sweet. Quote:
Your liars / perjury line must refer to someone else. I've no idea where you are coming or going with that. Quote:
Let me know the next time you or one of your heroes track down and wipe anything out. Quote:
Perhaps because America does not support their positions.
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and on this note, i think his quote in your profile is very applicable no?
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if by that you mean the flavor that stood for equality, liberty, freedom, and deomcracy then by all means i agree 100% with you.
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Gotta' love quoting a fiction writer on "truth".
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2007 & 2008 MNF Winner "In design, sometime one plus one equals three" -AlbersMember, Conservative Independent Witness Protection Program since Nov. 5, 2008 My Facebook Profile If you can read this, thank a Teacher. If it is in English, thank a Soldier.
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As if one or the other doesn't.
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2007 & 2008 MNF Winner "In design, sometime one plus one equals three" -AlbersMember, Conservative Independent Witness Protection Program since Nov. 5, 2008 My Facebook Profile If you can read this, thank a Teacher. If it is in English, thank a Soldier.
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Show me where I blamed Clinton for natural disasters. Show me where I accused him being responsible for any of the terrorist attacks that took place during his administration. As a matter of fact, show me where I accused him of anything other than lying to the country about having sex with that woman. The rest will be my opinions of him NOT accusations of guilt.
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Just some thoughts Did BO bring change we can believe in or is he trying to change what we believe in? Things which seemed reasonable were often untrue..Other things were partly true and partly untrue..A few things were really true. - Wilbur Wright |