Republicans are still trying to produce a gotcha moment in the confirmation hearings for Elena Kagan, but it’s pretty obvious by now that they have nothing. Nonetheless, the posturing continues.
[Video removed.]
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:48:19am |
I find the complete absence of anything suspicious to be suspicious.
/
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Fozzie Bear Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:48:20am |
In the immortal words of Jeff Sessions:
"Well, first you look at the Constitution as a whole...The Constitution says you can't inflict cruel and unusual punishment. Well, every state had the death penalty. It wasn't unusual. It has to be both."
... This is a United States senator. He has no fucking clue about what is in the constitution, apparently.
(The GOP is still contorting over the Thurgood Marshall thing. It's a day out, and nobody has been able to cite a single case typifying Marshall's "activism".)
Just so it's perfectly clear: Not. One. Case.
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:48:57am |
I vote to confirm her because she did share an important part of her core beliefs yesterday. Jews eating Chinese food on Christmas.
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Interesting Times Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:49:25am |
re: #1 SpaceJesus
wasted tax dollars
Perfect description for the salary of Jeff Sessions (R-Douchebaggery)
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:51:16am |
and by the way, on the overnight thread, I expressed my disgust at the Obama administration for fighting the asylum request of the former hamas member who worked with the Israelis to battle hamas. Thankfully, the government dropped its objections at the last minute and the judge granted asylum.
[Link: www.mercurynews.com...]
Excellent news for all concerned.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:51:53am |
I've been reading a lot of the articles about the hearings, and I don't remember the Democrats ever acting like this. The GOP are just obstructionist, plain and simple.
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SpaceJesus Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:53:18am |
re: #5 publicityStunted
Perfect description for the salary of Jeff Sessions (R-Douchebaggery)
yep, and this entire proceeding. dragging this out as long as they can for absolutely no reason.
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:54:07am |
re: #4 _RememberTonyC
I vote to confirm her because she did share an important part of her core beliefs yesterday. Jews eating Chinese food on Christmas.
SEE! SHE'S A CHINESE SYMPATHIZER!
///
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:54:36am |
re: #8 SpaceJesus
yep, and this entire proceeding. dragging this out as long as they can for absolutely no reason.
They have a reason. Face time on camera.
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Summer Seale Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:56:01am |
re: #7 Walter L. Newton
I've been reading a lot of the articles about the hearings, and I don't remember the Democrats ever acting like this. The GOP are just obstructionist, plain and simple.
(Before my time but...)
Robert Bork.
But, thank goodness that they did.
(I learned about it in a class btw. Thank you.)
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Fozzie Bear Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:56:52am |
That's it. I'm voting for Beef Supreme in the next election and changing my name to Not Sure.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:56:56am |
Supreme Court Rules Restaurant Patron Must Try This Cheesecake
[Link: www.theonion.com...]
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sagehen Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:57:01am |
re: #3 Fozzie Bear
(The GOP is still contorting over the Thurgood Marshall thing. It's a day out, and nobody has been able to cite a single case typifying Marshall's "activism".)
Just so it's perfectly clear: Not. One. Case.
They have a case in mind (a very famous one where he was the prevailing attorney rather than a judge.)
But they've got just enough shame left not to be willing to name it out loud.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:57:47am |
Supreme Court Justice Application Asks For 3 Sample Opinions
[Link: www.theonion.com...]
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sagehen Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:59:04am |
re: #3 Fozzie Bear
In the immortal words of Jeff Sessions:
Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III.
I really think the full name says as much about his mindset as anything that comes out of his mouth.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:59:13am |
Justice Stevens Renews Vows To Supreme Court In Emotional Reconfirmation Hearing
[Link: www.theonion.com...]
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Jun 30, 2010 10:59:57am |
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:01:45am |
re: #16 sagehen
Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III.
I really think the full name says as much about his mindset as anything that comes out of his mouth.
do you really want to go there? because if you are willing to take that shot, don't get pissed when someone uses President Obama's middle name and says the same thing about him that you said about Sessions ...
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:01:52am |
Mosab Yousef granted asylum.
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
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calochortus Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:03:19am |
re: #7 Walter L. Newton
I've been reading a lot of the articles about the hearings, and I don't remember the Democrats ever acting like this. The GOP are just obstructionist, plain and simple.
They're obstructionist and proud of it. Jim DeMint wrote a piece for the National Review recently entitled "The Constitution of No" To save you reading time-the Bill of Rights spends its time on what the government can't do. Therefore its all about limiting government. And that's as it should be.
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lostlakehiker Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:03:26am |
re: #7 Walter L. Newton
I've been reading a lot of the articles about the hearings, and I don't remember the Democrats ever acting like this. The GOP are just obstructionist, plain and simple.
Huh? Remember the verb "to Bork"? And then there was the hate session against Clarence Thomas, including transparently bogus sexual harassment charges. What took the cake was the time senator Howard Metzenbaum held up hearings until something like 2AM so as to prevent the mass of women who had worked with Thomas from testifying. He then noted the late hour, and gave this reason for why their testimony should not be heard [ever]: it's late, [by his doing], and we don't need their testimony anyway; we already know what they'll say.
Now this does not make today's spectacle anything to be proud of. When Senator Grassley couldn't come up with the word "unalienable", and substituted "individual", talking about rights and God-given rights, it was a hell of a 'senior moment'. Give that man a gold watch and a pension or something and send him on a cruise.
Because you can't give him a clue.
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webevintage Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:04:05am |
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Fozzie Bear Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:06:10am |
re: #22 lostlakehiker
Bork really was an extremist. A total nut job. Considering how dangerous he was, his hearings were remarkably civil.
Thomas is a different story. Those hearings were ugly.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:06:26am |
re: #21 calochortus
They're obstructionist and proud of it. Jim DeMint wrote a piece for the National Review recently entitled "The Constitution of No" To save you reading time-the Bill of Rights spends its time on what the government can't do. Therefore its all about limiting government. And that's as it should be.
You really Borked Jim DeMint...
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:06:58am |
re: #24 Fozzie Bear
Bork really was an extremist. A total nut job. Considering how dangerous he was, his hearings were remarkably civil.
Thomas is a different story. Those hearings were ugly.
Who got ugly with Thomas? I don't remember anyone being ugly.
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Fozzie Bear Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:08:36am |
re: #26 Walter L. Newton
Who got ugly with Thomas? I don't remember anyone being ugly.
Well, not the senators, but the whole Anita Hill thing added a layer of unseemliness.
Then again, I was only in high school, and didn't care as much. Bork I have read about, because I had heard how unhinged he was, and decided to do some reading of my own. He was far crazier than anyone openly accused him of being.
Nuuuuuuuts.
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webevintage Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:08:53am |
re: #26 Walter L. Newton
Who got ugly with Thomas? I don't remember anyone being ugly.
I think that was about his sexual harassment of Anita Hill....
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:10:11am |
re: #20 Cannadian Club Akbar
Mosab Yousef granted asylum.
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
the govt dropped its objections at the last minute, which was the right call. and i am grateful that the administration did the right thing. but there was a certain chilling aspect to this affair that sends a bad message. if you risk it all to help us fight terrorism through espionage, you need to know that we will not hang you out to dry. and if "would be" good guys figure we'll screw them if things get dicey, we will not be offering ANY incentive at all for them to help us. And in the world of mideast intrigue, things like that matter a LOT.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:13:24am |
re: #29 _RememberTonyC
the govt dropped its objections at the last minute, which was the right call. and i am grateful that the administration did the right thing. but there was a certain chilling aspect to this affair that sends a bad message. if you risk it all to help us fight terrorism through espionage, you need to know that we will not hang you out to dry. and if "would be" good guys figure we'll screw them if things get dicey, we will not be offering ANY incentive at all for them to help us. And in the world of mideast intrigue, things like that matter a LOT.
most predictable....the admin is ducking a major shitstorm had they not made this move
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:14:34am |
speaking of courts...Tiger Woods had settled
she gets $750 MILLION
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KingKenrod Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:14:58am |
re: #20 Cannadian Club Akbar
Mosab Yousef granted asylum.
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
Was this a case of bureaucrats trying to follow the letter of the law in the absence of common sense?
Or was there some political significance to this deportation attempt? Trying to bolster US cred with Palestinians?
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Summer Seale Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:15:07am |
OT:
Another amazing discovery by The Discovery Institute legitimate scientists:
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:15:33am |
re: #31 albusteve
speaking of courts...Tiger Woods had settled
she gets $750 MILLION
Great. He's gonna have to cut way back on porn stars.
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sagehen Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:16:17am |
re: #31 albusteve
speaking of courts...Tiger Woods had settled
she gets $750 MILLION
Should we assume a non-disclosure agreement is part of the package?
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Summer Seale Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:17:18am |
re: #35 sagehen
Should we assume a non-disclosure agreement is part of the package?
Probably but....what's left to disclose? =)
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:17:32am |
re: #32 KingKenrod
They originally said he had ties to terrorism. Which he did considering he was a spy for Israel.
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Fozzie Bear Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:17:40am |
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Fozzie Bear Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:18:21am |
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:18:35am |
re: #33 Summer
OT:
Another amazing discovery by
The Discovery Institutelegitimate scientists:
We're gonna need a bigger boat.
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:19:25am |
re: #30 albusteve
most predictable...the admin is ducking a major shitstorm had they not made this move
it was a no brainer ... except for those (with no brains) who almost f'd it up. anyone with a properly aligned moral compass would have thought about this case and realized what the right call was very quickly. and by the govt showing that it actually considered NOT granting him asylum, others may be reluctant to embrace us in the region because they don't want to fall into a similar situation.
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researchok Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:20:59am |
re: #7 Walter L. Newton
I've been reading a lot of the articles about the hearings, and I don't remember the Democrats ever acting like this. The GOP are just obstructionist, plain and simple.
Recall the treatment of Alito.
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Fozzie Bear Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:21:01am |
re: #41 _RememberTonyC
This is a decision with consequences, and wherever consequential decisions are discussed, there will be some degree of debate. I'm glad there was debate, and glad the decision that was made, was made. It could have taken a little less time though.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:21:45am |
re: #35 sagehen
Should we assume a non-disclosure agreement is part of the package?
total, and life long...not one word spoken or printed
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:22:01am |
re: #40 Mad Al-Jaffee
We're gonna need a bigger boat.
My kids watched Jaws for the first time last night. My older girl wa scared, my younger girl kept talking to the TV. "Yeah, he's dead. Whats the Mayor thinking? I don't see him going in the water!"
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:22:04am |
re: #41 _RememberTonyC
Dude told the State Department who he was and what he did. Mandy posted a Jo-Liz link that was from the guys blog where he told his story.
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calochortus Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:22:57am |
re: #25 Walter L. Newton
You really Borked Jim DeMint...
And proud of it ;-) A friend actually sent me the link to that piece. For some reason she seemed to think it would convince me that the GOP had a point...
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:23:20am |
re: #41 _RememberTonyC
it was a no brainer ... except for those (with no brains) who almost f'd it up. anyone with a properly aligned moral compass would have thought about this case and realized what the right call was very quickly. and by the govt showing that it actually considered NOT granting him asylum, others may be reluctant to embrace us in the region because they don't want to fall into a similar situation.
right, another PR bungle imo
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:24:53am |
re: #43 Fozzie Bear
This is a decision with consequences, and wherever consequential decisions are discussed, there will be some degree of debate. I'm glad there was debate, and glad the decision that was made, was made. It could have taken a little less time though.
exactly. the process needs to work, but sometimes it really IS a no brainer. The guy needed to do a media blitz with the Shin Bet guy to get this done. That makes it feel like it almost went horribly wrong for this guy. He really is heroic.
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:25:38am |
re: #46 Cannadian Club Akbar
Dude told the State Department who he was and what he did. Mandy posted a Jo-Liz link that was from the guys blog where he told his story.
he battled the system every step of the way .... and deserved to be treated much better.
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Fozzie Bear Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:27:16am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:28:47am |
re: #46 Cannadian Club Akbar
Dude told the State Department who he was and what he did. Mandy posted a Jo-Liz link that was from the guys blog where he told his story.
[Link: sonofhamas.wordpress.com...]
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:28:49am |
Hoopster .... I saw your post about your friend on the other thread. My heart goes out ... any friend of yours has to be a good person. Remember the three F's: Family, Friends, and Faith.
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:30:22am |
that russian spy chick looks like a lara croft wannabe ...
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Fozzie Bear Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:30:33am |
BBL
24 hours without a cigarette, and already i'm starting to flip out. I need to keep reminding myself of the feeling of nearly passing out while walking up stairs.
It's really hard to remember why you want to quit when you all you can think about it how freaking amazing a cigarette would be right now.
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:31:24am |
re: #55 Fozzie Bear
BBL
24 hours without a cigarette, and already i'm starting to flip out. I need to keep reminding myself of the feeling of nearly passing out while walking up stairs.
It's really hard to remember why you want to quit when you all you can think about it how freaking amazing a cigarette would be right now.
good luck, dude
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:31:54am |
re: #46 Cannadian Club Akbar
I was wrong. He didn't walk into the State Department, he walked into DHS.
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lawhawk Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:32:24am |
re: #54 _RememberTonyC
And people wonder why she's a hottie? It's because she was a honey trap - to get guys to open up to her with their secrets and confidential information.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:34:05am |
re: #58 lawhawk
And people wonder why she's a hottie? It's because she was a honey trap - to get guys to open up to her with their secrets and confidential information.
I've seen some pics other than the tabloid one. I'll tell her everything I know. (that won't take long)
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:34:19am |
re: #58 lawhawk
And people wonder why she's a hottie? It's because she was a honey trap - to get guys to open up to her with their secrets and confidential information.
you mean that Irina from the UPS Store doesn't do it for you?
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Targetpractice Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:37:03am |
*Walks in, munching on popcorn* So, what's the story? Has anything worthwhile happened yet or is it just more of the usual bloviating and scenery chewing?
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:37:07am |
re: #60 _RememberTonyC
LH's blog has a very nice pic of her in a tiara.
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A Man for all Seasons Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:37:28am |
re: #53 _RememberTonyC
Hoopster ... I saw your post about your friend on the other thread. My heart goes out ... any friend of yours has to be a good person. Remember the three F's: Family, Friends, and Faith.
Thank you Tony.. It was a huge shock..He is only 41 and the coolest guy..
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:40:44am |
re: #63 Cannadian Club Akbar
LH's blog has a very nice pic of her in a tiara.
if it's just a tiara? i'm there!
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:42:42am |
re: #64 HoosierHoops
Thank you Tony.. It was a huge shock..He is only 41 and the coolest guy..
I hope he is able to get the most out of his remaining time. his story makers you really think about a lot of things, especially the way we treat people in our lives.
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:43:54am |
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Decatur Deb Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:45:40am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:45:47am |
re: #67 _RememberTonyC
OK ... Ludmila from the UPS Store. Irina is still hot. But maybe you also know a hot Ludmila :)
You know you can order a catalog right?
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lawhawk Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:45:50am |
re: #65 _RememberTonyC
I've now got video too... she was trolling for techies on Silicon Alley (in NYC)...
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:45:53am |
re: #67 _RememberTonyC
OK ... Ludmila from the UPS Store. Irina is still hot. But maybe you also know a hot Ludmila :)
Then there's Ivana Humpalot.
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ReamWorks SKG Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:47:18am |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:47:51am |
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:47:59am |
re: #69 Cannadian Club Akbar
You know you can order a catalog right?
yeah, but "i vant moose and squirrel"
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:48:57am |
re: #70 lawhawk
I've now got video too... she was trolling for techies on Silicon Alley (in NYC)...
i think we need to try and leverege this with putin and get some help on iran.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:51:39am |
re: #73 Cannadian Club Akbar
You gotta admit, this morning thing were dicey. And ding.
The uncomfortable fact is that our procedures usually get to the right place, given time. The loons, crooks, and ideologues get the press--the worker bees press on.
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MandyManners Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:54:10am |
re: #1 SpaceJesus
goodbye wasted tax dollars
What's wasted? Are you opposed to Senate hearings of executive nominees?
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:55:58am |
re: #77 MandyManners
What's wasted? Are you opposed to Senate hearings of executive nominees?
I read his comment as she is gonna be confirmed regardless.
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baier Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:56:22am |
Democrats or Republicans, they all like to grandstand.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:57:39am |
re: #79 baier
Democrats or Republicans, they all like to
grandstand.look like idiots.
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Ericus58 Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:57:51am |
Tensions between Lebanon and Israel at high levels
[Link: news.bbc.co.uk...]
"Tensions have been heightened in the Middle East after Lebanon detained a man accused of spying for Israel for more than 15 years.
It is the latest in a series of arrests that Lebanese officials claim has hit an Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah - the Shiite movement, backed by Iran, that fought Israel in 2006.
The crisis over Iran's nuclear ambitions, and worries that it could spark an Israeli attack, is only adding to concerns.
Jeremy Bowen reports."
I'll let everyone who watches the video draw their own conclusions on the report and presentation.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 11:58:44am |
re: #78 Cannadian Club Akbar
I read his comment as she is gonna be confirmed regardless.
No, there is still the chance she could lay the proverbially egg on the table.
Even if her confirmation is assured, nevertheless this is a vital part of our government.
Maybe as silly as those wigs that judges wear in England, but it's part of remembering that we are a nation in which elected officials are ultimately responsible to the people, not each other.
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Baier Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:00:02pm |
re: #80 Cannadian Club Akbar
Heh, I think it the man behind the curtain. They only do it to appease the base. They can go to the NRA, AARP or whoever and say, boy see, I'm looking out for you.
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sattv4u2 Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:01:15pm |
re: #82 Emmmieg
No, there is still the chance she could lay the proverbially egg on the table.
Even if her confirmation is assured, nevertheless this is a vital part of our government.
Maybe as silly as those wigs that judges wear in England, but it's part of remembering that we are a nation in which elected officials are ultimately responsible to the people, not each other.
Agreed
But notice how these have become a circus since they've started televising them. I'm not advocating closed door, hush hush hearings, but now every senator be they pro or con whoever is in front of them has to "show" how important they (the committee member) are
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Decatur Deb Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:04:03pm |
re: #84 sattv4u2
Agreed
But notice how these have become a circus since they've started televising them. I'm not advocating closed door, hush hush hearings, but now every senator be they pro or con whoever is in front of them has to "show" how important they (the committee member) are
It's all because of those damnable TV people, and their need to bombard our brains incessantly with magnetic flux.
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sattv4u2 Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:04:35pm |
re: #81 Ericus58
Tensions between Lebanon and Israel at high levels
[Link: news.bbc.co.uk...]
"Tensions have been heightened in the Middle East after Lebanon detained a man accused of spying for Israel for more than 15 years.
It is the latest in a series of arrests that Lebanese officials claim has hit an Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah - the Shiite movement, backed by Iran, that fought Israel in 2006.
The crisis over Iran's nuclear ambitions, and worries that it could spark an Israeli attack, is only adding to concerns.
Jeremy Bowen reports."
I'll let everyone who watches the video draw their own conclusions on the report and presentation.
"Iran is broadening it's influence on the border"
nuff said!
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:05:08pm |
re: #84 sattv4u2
Agreed
But notice how these have become a circus since they've started televising them. I'm not advocating closed door, hush hush hearings, but now every senator be they pro or con whoever is in front of them has to "show" how important they (the committee member) are
And the question yesterday was...are you in favor of televising Supreme Court Hearings?
No! No! NO!
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Big Steve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:05:24pm |
re: #79 baier
Democrats or Republicans, they all like to grandstand.
....and please call me Senator Big Steve, afterall I have earned it......
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sattv4u2 Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:05:27pm |
re: #85 Decatur Deb
It's all because of those damnable TV people, and their need to bombard our brains incessantly with magnetic flux.
umm,,, errr,,, ahh,,, eewww,,,,
OKAY ,,, I'M GUILTY,, IT'S ME ,, ALL ,ME!!!!
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sattv4u2 Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:07:54pm |
re: #87 Emmmieg
And the question yesterday was...are you in favor of televising Supreme Court Hearings?
No! No! NO!
huh,, I missed the question time, I guess
lessee. On the one hand, it would eliminate the camera posturing and politicking by the senators, yet on the other, post confirmation or rejection just think of the sloding heads
"see ,, they did it all secretly,,, "
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sattv4u2 Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:08:43pm |
re: #90 sattv4u2
huh,, I missed the question time, I guess
lessee. On the one hand, it would eliminate the camera posturing and politicking by the senators, yet on the other, post confirmation or rejection just think of the sPloding heads
"see ,, they did it all secretly,,, "
pimf
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:09:20pm |
re: #90 sattv4u2
huh,, I missed the question time, I guess
lessee. On the one hand, it would eliminate the camera posturing and politicking by the senators, yet on the other, post confirmation or rejection just think of the sloding heads
"see ,, they did it all secretly,,, "
No, no...the actual proceedings of the Supreme Court, which are currently transcribed but not televised.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:11:12pm |
re: #92 Emmmieg
Because, you know, it did so much for the OJ trial.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:12:10pm |
re: #92 Emmmieg
No, no...the actual proceedings of the Supreme Court, which are currently transcribed but not televised.
and cool drawings..
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Big Steve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:12:13pm |
So to those that say the Democrats were as bad at grandstanding when Bush nominated candidates were being confirmed for the Supreme Court.....I just have two words.....Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden makes the following statement to John Roberts during Roberts` confirmation hearing: ''Can a microscopic tag be implanted in a person's body to track his every movement? There is actual discussion about that. You will rule on that, mark my words, before your [lifetime] tenure is over. Can brain scans be used to determine whether a person is inclined toward criminality or violent behaviour? You will rule on that!''
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:15:52pm |
re: #95 Big Steve
So to those that say the Democrats were as bad at grandstanding when Bush nominated candidates were being confirmed for the Supreme Court...I just have two words...Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden makes the following statement to John Roberts during Roberts` confirmation hearing: ''Can a microscopic tag be implanted in a person's body to track his every movement? There is actual discussion about that. You will rule on that, mark my words, before your [lifetime] tenure is over. Can brain scans be used to determine whether a person is inclined toward criminality or violent behaviour? You will rule on that!''
Do you know who he heard about that trackable tag implant from?
Elizabeth Edwards.
(Rimshot)
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MandyManners Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:17:18pm |
re: #78 Cannadian Club Akbar
I read his comment as she is gonna be confirmed regardless.
That doesn't matter. The Senate still has a role to advise and consent. Nothing in the Constitution says that role disappears just because a nominee likely will be confirmed.
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darthstar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:19:05pm |
God love him, the only admitted athiest in congress, Pete Stark (D-CA) lets a "Minuteman" speak at one of his town halls, then destroys him:
"The minutemen want to have something to say," Stark says as one of the border security advocates begins to ask a question. "Who are you going to kill today?"After brushing off the congressman’s remark, the activist said, "I want to know why the federal government is not doing anything more to seal the borders of this country?"
"Well, we can’t get enough minutemen armed," Stark answered. "We’d like to. Get all the minutemen armed so they can stop shooting people here." [...]
The man then interrupted Stark, telling the congressman, "this a very serious matter and you’re sitting there making fun of it."
"I don’t have to make fun of you sir," Stark responded, "you make a fine job [of it] all by yourself."
[Link: www.politico.com...]
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Ericus58 Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:20:12pm |
re: #95 Big Steve
So to those that say the Democrats were as bad at grandstanding when Bush nominated candidates were being confirmed for the Supreme Court...I just have two words...Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden makes the following statement to John Roberts during Roberts` confirmation hearing: ''Can a microscopic tag be implanted in a person's body to track his every movement? There is actual discussion about that. You will rule on that, mark my words, before your [lifetime] tenure is over. Can brain scans be used to determine whether a person is inclined toward criminality or violent behaviour? You will rule on that!''
GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:21:06pm |
re: #98 darthstar
“Our borders are quite secure, thank you,” Stark responded.
Read more: [Link: www.politico.com...]
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webevintage Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:21:42pm |
re: #95 Big Steve
So to those that say the Democrats were as bad at grandstanding when Bush nominated candidates were being confirmed for the Supreme Court...I just have two words...Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden makes the following statement to John Roberts during Roberts` confirmation hearing: ''Can a microscopic tag be implanted in a person's body to track his every movement? There is actual discussion about that. You will rule on that, mark my words, before your [lifetime] tenure is over. Can brain scans be used to determine whether a person is inclined toward criminality or violent behaviour? You will rule on that!''
hahahahahaha
That is so awesome.....
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darthstar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:23:24pm |
re: #81 Ericus58
I read that as "Tensions between Lesbians and Israel..." and thought, now Israel has a real reason to be afraid...
//
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:23:47pm |
re: #100 Cannadian Club Akbar
Without reflecting back on any of the rest of the current mess, I don't feel our borders are secure. Too many people entering illegally.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:24:27pm |
re: #98 darthstar
God love him, the only admitted athiest in congress, Pete Stark (D-CA) lets a "Minuteman" speak at one of his town halls, then destroys him:
[Link: www.politico.com...]
kill?...wow
he thinks Minutemen are going to kill people?
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Decatur Deb Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:25:23pm |
re: #103 Emmmieg
Without reflecting back on any of the rest of the current mess, I don't feel our borders are secure. Too many people entering illegally.
Your bathtub tap is not broken just because someone has chosen to leave it "on".
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:25:31pm |
re: #100 Cannadian Club Akbar
“Our borders are quite secure, thank you,” Stark responded.
Read more: [Link: www.politico.com...]
hahaha!...sure Pete
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darthstar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:25:55pm |
re: #104 albusteve
kill?...wow
he thinks Minutemen are going to kill people?
I think he's calling attention to their inflammatory rhetoric and the fact that they, for apparently entertainment purposes, like to have picnics near the border with their guns to watch for illegals.
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garhighway Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:26:42pm |
re: #97 MandyManners
That doesn't matter. The Senate still has a role to advise and consent. Nothing in the Constitution says that role disappears just because a nominee likely will be confirmed.
Was anyone seriously advocating a position to the contrary?
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Ericus58 Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:26:54pm |
re: #98 darthstar
Pete Stark.
The all-encompassing Politician. What a Dipstick.
And here I thought all the grandstanding was going on at the Conformation Hearings.
I was wrong.
That is not a good example of Legislative Leadership.
If it was a Republican, methinks you'd be in a quite different mindset as to his antics.
It would be correct to think him a Dipstick in both instances.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:27:33pm |
re: #107 darthstar
I think he's calling attention to their inflammatory rhetoric and the fact that they, for apparently entertainment purposes, like to have picnics near the border with their guns to watch for illegals.
starting to get some hits on people killing illegals...unbelievable
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darthstar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:27:36pm |
re: #103 Emmmieg
Without reflecting back on any of the rest of the current mess, I don't feel our borders are secure. Too many people entering illegally.
Fewer than ever, but still too many...okay.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:28:18pm |
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darthstar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:28:41pm |
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:29:50pm |
re: #111 darthstar
Fewer than ever, but still too many...okay.
they even have their own restricted area where Americans are advised to stay away from...neat!
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William Barnett-Lewis Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:32:46pm |
re: #104 albusteve
kill?...wow
he thinks Minutemen are going to kill people?
Actually, yes. "Minutemen" were linked to a double murder of latinos in Arizona. Shawna Forde, leader of Minutemen American Defense, is one of three individuals arrested June 12 for the murder of a 9 year old and her father.
Google it if you wish.
William
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:33:32pm |
I still like FBV's idea:
Build moat
Stock with sea bass with lasers on their heads.
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:34:32pm |
re: #115 wlewisiii
You know, you really dont need to sign each post. They already have your name attached to it.
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Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:35:37pm |
re: #117 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
You know, you really dont need to sign each post. They already have your name attached to it.
Nonsense.
God
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Decatur Deb Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:36:08pm |
re: #116 Cannadian Club Akbar
I still like FBV's idea:
Build moat
Stock with sea bass with lasers on their heads.
One unmanned barrier is as good as another.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:36:25pm |
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Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:36:53pm |
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:37:21pm |
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:37:38pm |
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ReamWorks SKG Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:37:43pm |
re: #122 Cannadian Club Akbar
I'm a Mac user. I paid $70. But it's shiny.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:38:39pm |
I did pick up external speakers for $25. Altec Lansing.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:40:27pm |
re: #111 darthstar
Fewer than ever, but still too many...okay.
Do not misunderstand me. I like immigrants. I just want them to go through secure channels.
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William Barnett-Lewis Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:41:38pm |
re: #117 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
You know, you really dont need to sign each post. They already have your name attached to it.
It got to be habit back in the day of Usenet, before the September that never ended. It feels strange when I don't. So here, for you :)
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wrenchwench Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:43:17pm |
re: #127 wlewisiii
It got to be habit back in the day of Usenet, before the September that never ended. It feels strange when I don't. So here, for you :)
I used to do that, then I saw one of the early stalker sites making fun of the n00bs who did it, so I quit. :)
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:45:02pm |
I need to go cut up a pineapple. BBL.
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webevintage Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:45:16pm |
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wrenchwench Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:45:36pm |
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:45:52pm |
re: #129 Cannadian Club Akbar
I need to go cut up a pineapple. BBL.
We, the members of the PETF, would like to speak with you. What did that pineapple do to deserve this? Other than being tasty, I mean...
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:47:03pm |
very thought provoking stuff from Victor Davis Hanson ...
[Link: www.victorhanson.com...]
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Jack Burton Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:51:04pm |
re: #127 wlewisiii
It got to be habit back in the day of Usenet, before the September that never ended. It feels strange when I don't. So here, for you :)
Eternal September is over though. Between 2005-2008 AOL and cable internet providers (AFAIK) dropped USENET service.
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wrenchwench Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:55:44pm |
re: #133 _RememberTonyC
very thought provoking stuff from Victor Davis Hanson ...
[Link: www.victorhanson.com...]
I hate to disagree with you, but here goes. That's one of the least thought-provoking VDH articles in recent memory, except for one line...
The reality of Barack Obama is that he was an inexperienced community organizer with an undistinguished record as a Senate newcomer. A perfect storm of popular anger at eight years of George Bush, a lackluster John McCain campaign, Obama's landmark candidacy as an African-American, a disingenuous campaign promising centrist and bipartisan governance, and the financial meltdown in 2008 got the relatively untried and unknown Obama elected.
He seems to be saying he got elected because he's black [and lucky]. The ultimate "affirmative action" whine.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:56:49pm |
re: #133 _RememberTonyC
very thought provoking stuff from Victor Davis Hanson ...
[Link: www.victorhanson.com...]
overflowing irony and all true
no wonder the dems can't stand VDH
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:56:56pm |
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 12:59:08pm |
re: #135 wrenchwench
He seems to be saying he got elected because he's black [and lucky]. The ultimate "affirmative action" whine.
I take it that he's saying as a Black man it was a landmark candidacy...there is nothing in between the lines
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A Man for all Seasons Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:00:05pm |
re: #127 wlewisiii
It got to be habit back in the day of Usenet, before the September that never ended. It feels strange when I don't. So here, for you :)
William..Is that you?
/
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Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:00:30pm |
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abolitionist Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:05:05pm |
re: #135 wrenchwench
He seems to be saying he got elected because he's black [and lucky]. The ultimate "affirmative action" whine.
Candidacy = landmark. Hard to argue that point.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:05:39pm |
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Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:06:27pm |
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:06:31pm |
Why are we sitting here discussing trivial matters like the Presidency, the Supreme Court, and the gulf mess? Why are we not attacking the true enemy--Clamshell Packaging!
It's just plain evil.
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:07:06pm |
re: #135 wrenchwench
He seems to be saying he got elected because he's black [and lucky]. The ultimate "affirmative action" whine.
i respect your opinion. i think VDH buried that thought in the middle of many others, and i did not see it as the "big thought" i'd pick out of the piece. I thought the "big thought" had to do more with the ironic nature of the circumstances Obama find himself in. More along the lines of being hoisted with his own petard. VDH cited Obama's withering criticism of Bush over katrina that was now being directed at him over HIS handling of a crisis in the Louisiana area. And since Obama made it from anonymity to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave so easily and quickly, he may have thought the job of POTUS was a bit easier than it turned out to be.
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Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:07:20pm |
re: #144 EmmmieG
Why are we sitting here discussing trivial matters like the Presidency, the Supreme Court, and the gulf mess? Why are we not attacking the true enemy--Clamshell Packaging!
It's just plain evil.
Hell yeah!
You have to hurt yourself just to open them!
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:07:49pm |
re: #144 EmmmieG
Why are we sitting here discussing trivial matters like the Presidency, the Supreme Court, and the gulf mess? Why are we not attacking the true enemy--Clamshell Packaging!
It's just plain evil.
And why isn't anyone talking about that cool new vampire movie?
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:08:11pm |
re: #144 EmmmieG
Why are we sitting here discussing trivial matters like the Presidency, the Supreme Court, and the gulf mess? Why are we not attacking the true enemy--Clamshell Packaging!
It's just plain evil.
I HATE THAT STUFF.
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Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:08:18pm |
re: #147 Mad Al-Jaffee
And why isn't anyone talking about that cool new vampire movie?
Because they're not vampires.
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:08:45pm |
re: #147 Mad Al-Jaffee
And why isn't anyone talking about that cool new vampire movie?
They've finally making a film version of Necroscope?
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:09:07pm |
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:10:00pm |
it's off to work for me ....... have a good night.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:10:33pm |
re: #149 Varek Raith
Because they're not vampires.
Is it about Frankenstein monsters in a high school? That's what the SNL parody was.
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kingkenrod Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:11:24pm |
re: #135 wrenchwench
He seems to be saying he got elected because he's black [and lucky]. The ultimate "affirmative action" whine.
It's an acknowledgment that many people support affirmative action and put those feelings into practice by voting for a clearly historic candidate. And there's no question (in my mind) this historic opportunity increased turn-out.
On the other hand, it probably increased racist turn-out too, so I question if it was a net positive (don't have the data...).
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abolitionist Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:13:18pm |
re: #153 Mad Al-Jaffee
Is it about Frankenstein monsters in a high school? That's what the SNL parody was.
I think it's about a clan of diamond smugglers. /
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Soap_Man Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:15:25pm |
re: #154 kingkenrod
It's an acknowledgment that many people support affirmative action and put those feelings into practice by voting for a clearly historic candidate. And there's no question (in my mind) this historic opportunity increased turn-out.
On the other hand, it probably increased racist turn-out too, so I question if it was a net positive (don't have the data...).
It was probably a wash. But if he did get a net positive, I doubt it was enough to actually win the election.
If it was Hillary, she would have won. Not because she is a woman, but because she is a Democrat running to replace a very unpopular Republican.
That's it folks. That's your explanation.
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MJ Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:17:58pm |
US judge agrees to grant asylum to ex-Israeli spy
SAN DIEGO – An immigration judge tentatively granted asylum Wednesday to the son of a Hamas founder who turned his back on his father's terrorist group and became a spy for Israel.
The ruling came after the federal government abruptly dropped concerns that Mosab Hassan Yousef was a terrorist threat...
[Link: news.yahoo.com...]
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:18:05pm |
re: #153 Mad Al-Jaffee
Fire, bad! 101.
Fire, bad! 102.
AP Fire, bad!
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wrenchwench Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:19:05pm |
re: #138 albusteve
I take it that he's saying as a Black man it was a landmark candidacy...there is nothing in between the lines
re: #141 abolitionist
Candidacy = landmark. Hard to argue that point.
It's in a list of what "got the relatively untried and unknown Obama elected." So that and the bad luck of McCain got Obama elected. Combined with calling him a would-be god and a headstrong tragic figure, it's just bloviating on the tired old theme of "When you were running, you criticized the president. Now you are president, and are receiving criticism." There's nothing insightful there. And the Greek column thing is so old. Might as well say the US is tempting Fate because we have Greek columns on our federal buildings.
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Soap_Man Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:19:19pm |
I think I can have a new career as a SCOTUS nominee adviser.
"Okay, when a Senator starts talking, wait ten minutes and try not to look at your watch. Then waffle and dodge. Don't sound like a fool, just make sure you don't give a concrete answer. Repeat as necessary."
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Soap_Man Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:20:00pm |
I don't understand what Coburn is trying to say or ask. Or what response he expects.
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Unions = Innovation slash slash Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:20:23pm |
re: #116 Cannadian Club Akbar
I still like FBV's idea:
Build moat
Stock with sea bass with lasers on their heads.
Are they ill-tempered?
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William Barnett-Lewis Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:20:33pm |
re: #147 Mad Al-Jaffee
And why isn't anyone talking about that cool new vampire movie?
Let The Right One In is a really excellent movie. And no sparkles :)
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:20:49pm |
re: #161 Soap_Man
I think I can have a new career as a SCOTUS nominee adviser.
"Okay, when a Senator starts talking, wait ten minutes and try not to look at your watch. Then waffle and dodge. Don't sound like a fool, just make sure you don't give a concrete answer. Repeat as necessary."
Thats sound advice for all politicians and political appointees nowadays.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:21:09pm |
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Feline Fearless Leader Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:21:21pm |
re: #163 rwdflynavy
Are they ill-tempered?
Possibly not. But afterwards they can be served with asparagus and a scoop of ice cream for dessert.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:22:01pm |
re: #160 wrenchwench
It's in a list of what "got the relatively untried and unknown Obama elected." So that and the bad luck of McCain got Obama elected. Combined with calling him a would-be god and a headstrong tragic figure, it's just bloviating on the tired old theme of "When you were running, you criticized the president. Now you are president, and are receiving criticism." There's nothing insightful there. And the Greek column thing is so old. Might as well say the US is tempting Fate because we have Greek columns on our federal buildings.
I don't think the intention was to be insightful...rather pointing out what a runaway mouth BO has and how pathetically stupid he looks now...nothing more than that
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:23:35pm |
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Soap_Man Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:23:43pm |
re: #165 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Thats sound advice for all politicians and political appointees nowadays.
As long as you don't give them an easy to reason to vote against you, then you're set. So you have no reason to be forthright. No reason to give any kind of opinion at all.
It's prevent defense. It's not her fault. It's just the way it is.
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Soap_Man Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:24:23pm |
The Declaration of Independence is not a law you fuck!
(Am i the only one watching this anymore?)
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:29:33pm |
Tonight at 10 eastern on NatGeo: Locked Up Abroad with Billy Hayes. Cool.
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Ericus58 Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:30:15pm |
re: #171 Soap_Man
The Declaration of Independence is not a law you fuck!
(Am i the only one watching this anymore?)
The rest of us are eating Cheetos and watching youtube video's of movie outtakes
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Charles Johnson Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:30:45pm |
re: #171 Soap_Man
The Declaration of Independence is not a law you fuck!
(Am i the only one watching this anymore?)
Lot of empty seats in that chamber. At this point, it's only still going on because idiots like Sessions want to get their weird atavistic views in front of the cameras.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:30:47pm |
Kagen's gonna be confirmed, as she should be. Not even gonna bother.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:31:18pm |
re: #77 MandyManners
What's wasted? Are you opposed to Senate hearings of executive nominees?
We're opposed to stupidity and grandstanding
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:32:25pm |
re: #144 EmmmieG
Why are we sitting here discussing trivial matters like the Presidency, the Supreme Court, and the gulf mess? Why are we not attacking the true enemy--Clamshell Packaging!
It's just plain evil.
I have not one, but two specialized tools designed solely for getting into clamshell packaging. ARGH :(
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webevintage Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:32:29pm |
re: #164 wlewisiii
Let The Right One In is a really excellent movie. And no sparkles :)
Very good movie.
Very quite.
Has the most cracktastic cat scene ever....
(The Twilight movies have been so, so bad that we rent them and give them the MST treatment which then makes them fun...but still horrible)
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Charles Johnson Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:32:38pm |
I'm very impressed with Kagan myself, and I have no doubt she's going to be a great SC justice.
Watching the right wingers on Twitter freak out about her is like being in the observation room of the loony bin. They're completely disconnected from reality.
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:33:19pm |
Supreme Court Judge confirmation proceedings remind me of a birthday party where kids take turns putting on blindfolds and taking wild swings at a Pinata.
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wrenchwench Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:33:43pm |
re: #174 Charles
Lot of empty seats in that chamber. At this point, it's only still going on because idiots like Sessions want to get their weird atavistic views in front of the cameras.
Klobuchar made some good points about how many women were in that room in 1980. Maybe not relevant, but interesting.
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Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:33:48pm |
Lou Engle predicts the beginning of Christian Persecution in the US.
A 5-4 Supreme Court decision Monday requiring Christian campus groups on public universities to accept gay students as members and leaders may signal the beginning of religious persecution in the U.S., says prayer leader Lou Engle.
“This is the first time in U.S. history where the Supreme Court has actually ruled that gender rights now trump religious rights, which means this is the beginning of the possible coming harassment and persecution of the church because it’s going to be clear that the true church will take a stand only on the Word of God,” Engle, founder of TheCall prayer movement, said today. “So these campuses will find out who the real Christians are, who is willing to take a stand and risk their status with the school as a club.”
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HappyWarrior Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:35:48pm |
re: #182 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Lou Engle predicts the beginning of Christian Persecution in the US.
Sheesh someone has a persecution complex. No pun intended.
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:36:22pm |
re: #182 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Yeah that Federal Tax deduction thingie apparently comes with strings attached.
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webevintage Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:36:25pm |
re: #116 Cannadian Club Akbar
I still like FBV's idea:
Build moat
Stock with sea bass with lasers on their heads.
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Charles Johnson Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:37:37pm |
re: #182 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Lou Engle predicts the beginning of Christian Persecution in the US.
Holy moly.
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SpaceJesus Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:39:07pm |
re: #77 MandyManners
What's wasted? Are you opposed to Senate hearings of executive nominees?
have you been watching this at all
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webevintage Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:40:05pm |
re: #182 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Lou Engle predicts the beginning of Christian Persecution in the US.
Jesus.
So a school not willing to fund a group that does not follow the school's non-discrimination policy is persecution?
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William Barnett-Lewis Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:40:37pm |
re: #178 webevintage
(The Twilight movies have been so, so bad that we rent them and give them the MST treatment which then makes them fun...but still horrible)
That's a good idea - about the only reason I can imagine for watching them!
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Charles Johnson Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:42:28pm |
Don't forget that Engle wants to make homosexuality illegal. And he thinks Uganda is principled for wanting to kill gays.
So from his point of view, this is horrible persecution; they're being deprived of their inherent God-given right to be vile bigots from the 12th century.
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:42:50pm |
re: #182 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
“So these campuses will find out who the real Christians are.."
The ones that love their enemies??
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Unions = Innovation slash slash Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:43:29pm |
I still don't get the outrage. Obama gets to fill vacant SC seats. He selected a moderate, not a left-wing moonbat, a moderate.
How can we conservatives be upset about that? Bush had his chance, now Obama gets to make his picks.
I'm pleasantly surprised at Kagan's qualifications and temperment.
Get over it!!
PS: Her quote about Chinese Food on Christmas Day was awesomeness!
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:45:00pm |
re: #193 rwdflynavy
Ain't got no problem with her. She appears to be sharp as hell.
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researchok Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:45:16pm |
re: #182 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Lou Engle predicts the beginning of Christian Persecution in the US.
Wanna be martyrs.
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Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:45:26pm |
re: #182 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Lou Engle predicts the beginning of Christian Persecution in the US.
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Soap_Man Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:45:42pm |
re: #193 rwdflynavy
I still don't get the outrage. Obama gets to fill vacant SC seats. He selected a moderate, not a left-wing moonbat, a moderate.
How can we conservatives be upset about that? Bush had his chance, now Obama gets to make his picks.
I'm pleasantly surprised at Kagan's qualifications and temperment.
Get over it!!
PS: Her quote about Chinese Food on Christmas Day was awesomeness!
There is nothing to get. It's outrage for outrage's sake.
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:45:59pm |
re: #193 rwdflynavy
And I would add quite a few from the far right preferred to sit out the last election because they wanted the GOP to lose the Presidential race as punishment for nominating John McCain, a candidate they perceived who was too liberal to support. And now they whine.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:48:07pm |
re: #198 Mich-again
Not so smart, the are.
-Yoda
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Amory Blaine Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:48:11pm |
re: #189 webevintage
Jesus.
So a school not willing to fund a group that does not follow the school's non-discrimination policy is persecution?
This is similar to why I find vouchers/charter schools disturbing. How can I reconcile giving tax money to say a religious school, when their hiring and retention policy are discriminatory. Catholic schools firing pregnant single mothers for example.
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researchok Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:49:21pm |
re: #193 rwdflynavy
I still don't get the outrage. Obama gets to fill vacant SC seats. He selected a moderate, not a left-wing moonbat, a moderate.
How can we conservatives be upset about that? Bush had his chance, now Obama gets to make his picks.
I'm pleasantly surprised at Kagan's qualifications and temperment.
Get over it!!
PS: Her quote about Chinese Food on Christmas Day was awesomeness!
She is qualified. Is she left leaning? Yup, she is. She was picked for that reason and because she was qualified. Just like Roberts and Alito.
Presidents get to pick the judges they like. That's built into in the system. This time it is Obama who does the picking.
Everybody who isn't happy will just have to deal with it.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:49:33pm |
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:50:14pm |
The same ones who wrongly use the term "Tea Party" for their movement. Thats an insult to the original Tea Party. Now those folks back then had a legitimate bitch, Taxation without Representation. The modern Tea Partiers had every chance to win free and fair elections to get their favored candidates into office, but they got outworked and outsmarted and lost those elections.
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:52:35pm |
re: #200 Amory Blaine
Woah there... Don't lump together Charter Schools with Vouchers for Private Schools. Totally different things there. Charter schools are public schools that are subjected to all the rules and regulations that Public schools have to.
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Gang of One Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:53:27pm |
re: #200 Amory Blaine
This is similar to why I find vouchers/charter schools disturbing. How can I reconcile giving tax money to say a religious school, when their hiring and retention policy are discriminatory. Catholic schools firing pregnant single mothers for example.
Not to o sure it's other people's tax dollars, but the tax dollars of the parents of a non-public school attending child does not have to pay. IOW, instead of paying taxes that equal the sum of tuition in a non-public school.
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researchok Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:53:34pm |
re: #200 Amory Blaine
This is similar to why I find vouchers/charter schools disturbing. How can I reconcile giving tax money to say a religious school, when their hiring and retention policy are discriminatory. Catholic schools firing pregnant single mothers for example.
There is a difference.
Public schools aren't doing the job. Private schools are- and educating kids is the goal.
Tell some mother in DC with three kids her kids won't get the education she wants for them because the teachers unions put their agenda over the agenda of educating kids.
There is a reason school vouchers are popular ideas among parents in poor areas.
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SpaceJesus Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:53:54pm |
re: #203 Mich-again
The same ones who wrongly use the term "Tea Party" for their movement. Thats an insult to the original Tea Party. Now those folks back then had a legitimate bitch, Taxation without Representation. The modern Tea Partiers had every chance to win free and fair elections to get their favored candidates into office, but they got outworked and outsmarted and lost those elections.
yep, these modern tea partiers think the founding fathers were simply anti-tax, and that george washington and the alike would support their fantasies of revolution against the federal government. well, it just so happens george washington and alike crushed anti-tax revolts in the early years of america resolutely with military force. see the whiskey rebellion, and shays rebellion.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:55:17pm |
re: #201 researchok
Roberts and Alito aren't left leaning...
/
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Amory Blaine Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:55:41pm |
re: #204 Mich-again
Woah there... Don't lump together Charter Schools with Vouchers for Private Schools. Totally different things there. Charter schools are public schools that are subjected to all the rules and regulations that Public schools have to.
Not in this state.
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:56:17pm |
BTW, my younger kids attend Public Charter Schools in MI. My oldest went to those schools as well and is now in Engineering School on a free ride scholarship for academics. The quality of education, facilities, and learning environment far surpasses both the traditional public schools AND the very expensive Catholic schools in our area.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:56:58pm |
re: #191 Charles
Don't forget that Engle wants to make homosexuality illegal. And he thinks Uganda is principled for wanting to kill gays.
So from his point of view, this is horrible persecution; they're being deprived of their inherent God-given right to be vile bigots from the 12th century.
raving lunatics...if there a Flying Spittle Award, he might win it
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:57:34pm |
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EdDantes Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:57:39pm |
re: #179 Charles
As a card carrying Reagan Republican I find solicitor general Kagan reasonable,
intelligent and totally acceptable. I also love her wicked smart sense of humor.
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Amory Blaine Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:59:15pm |
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:59:24pm |
re: #207 SpaceJesus
yep, these modern tea partiers think the founding fathers were simply anti-tax, and that george washington and the alike would support their fantasies of revolution against the federal government. well, it just so happens george washington and alike crushed anti-tax revolts in the early years of america resolutely with military force. see the whiskey rebellion, and shays rebellion.
Excellent point. I wish some reporter would ask any Tea Party leader what they know about those early rebellions. I'm sure if they asked Sarah Palin about the Whiskey Rebellion she would say it had something to do with prohibition.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Jun 30, 2010 1:59:50pm |
Hot Air Thread: Video: DOJ lawyer who quit over voter-intimidation case speaks
Some Pajamas Media contributor on Fox News claiming that Obama won't protect the civil rights of white people.
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Shared Humanity Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:00:04pm |
re: #24 Fozzie Bear
Bork really was an extremist. A total nut job. Considering how dangerous he was, his hearings were remarkably civil.
Thomas is a different story. Those hearings were ugly.
You're right. Thomas wasn't a nutjob, simply inadequate for the job.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:00:06pm |
re: #213 EdDantes
As a card carrying Reagan Republican I find solicitor general Kagan reasonable,
intelligent and totally acceptable. I also love her wicked smart sense of humor.
she's fine...show her her seat and we can all go out for drinks
| 219 |
albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:00:51pm |
re: #216 Killgore Trout
Hot Air Thread: Video: DOJ lawyer who quit over voter-intimidation case speaks
Some Pajamas Media contributor on Fox News claiming that Obama won't protect the civil rights of white people.
been reading about this...it may well find some traction again
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Shared Humanity Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:02:05pm |
re: #218 albusteve
she's fine...show her her seat and we can all go out for drinks
You can probably figure that Obama, a constitutional law professor, will get it right.
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RadicalModerate Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:02:14pm |
Damn. Is that a hint of a dogwhistle coming from Senator Sessions?
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A Man for all Seasons Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:02:14pm |
re: #213 EdDantes
As a card carrying Reagan Republican I find solicitor general Kagan reasonable,
intelligent and totally acceptable. I also love her wicked smart sense of humor.
She seems to have a track record of bring about consensus among liberals and Conservatives...I see her really having a real impact in the Court in 3-5 years.. Kindof like Sandra O'Conner was...
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EdDantes Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:02:29pm |
re: #218 albusteve
she's fine...show her her seat and we can all go out for drinks
It would be an honor to raise a glass with both of you.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:03:15pm |
re: #220 Shared Humanity
Oh! And I had been all afraid he was The President of the United States...
/
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:03:36pm |
re: #214 Amory Blaine
From that link...
More specifically, a charter school:
...
Is non-sectarian, not affiliated with a religious school in any form
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Killgore Trout Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:03:48pm |
re: #219 albusteve
been reading about this...it may well find some traction again
Probably not. It's almost certainly another outrageous outrage. This kind of thing happens all the time. The wingnuts seem intent on using it to prove that white people are being persecuted by those evil black men.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:04:10pm |
re: #223 EdDantes
It would be an honor to raise a glass with both of you.
I'm probably not what you think I am...but I'm flattered
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Amory Blaine Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:04:12pm |
re: #225 Mich-again
From that link...
More specifically, a charter school:
* Is exempted from most local and state educational laws
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Shared Humanity Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:04:28pm |
re: #224 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Oh! And I had been all afraid he was The President of the United States...
/
That too....but we try not to mention so as not to scare the white folk.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:05:57pm |
re: #226 Killgore Trout
Probably not. It's almost certainly another outrageous outrage. This kind of thing happens all the time. The wingnuts seem intent on using it to prove that white people are being persecuted by those evil black men.
I thought it was pretty obviously intimidation...not your typical event outside a polling station...so what's next? loudspeakers and chanting "GO HOME!"
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darthstar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:06:01pm |
I see Jeffrey Beauregard Sessions is back to bloviating and is now going after Justice Stevens.
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EdDantes Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:06:11pm |
re: #222 HoosierHoops
Could be. I do not see her as the left wing ideologue that some would portray her.
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researchok Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:06:20pm |
re: #216 Killgore Trout
Hot Air Thread: Video: DOJ lawyer who quit over voter-intimidation case speaks
Some Pajamas Media contributor on Fox News claiming that Obama won't protect the civil rights of white people.
I saw that earlier today. It's pretty interesting, but a lot of he said, she said at the DOJ.
Still, that a Bobby Kennedy civil rights lawyer called it a most egregious case of voter intimidation is pretty compelling. That and the recorded images leave a lot of questions unanswered.
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:06:59pm |
re: #228 Amory Blaine
I was disagreeing with your point made above in 200 ..
This is similar to why I find vouchers/charter schools disturbing. How can I reconcile giving tax money to say a religious school, when their hiring and retention policy are discriminatory. Catholic schools firing pregnant single mothers for example.
Public Charter Schools are not religious schools.
| 235 |
Killgore Trout Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:07:18pm |
re: #230 albusteve
I thought it was pretty obviously intimidation...not your typical event outside a polling station...so what's next? loudspeakers and chanting "GO HOME!"
The got an injunction against the guy. Problem solved.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:08:35pm |
re: #233 researchok
I saw that earlier today. It's pretty interesting, but a lot of he said, she said at the DOJ.
Still, that a Bobby Kennedy civil rights lawyer called it a most egregious case of voter intimidation is pretty compelling. That and the recorded images leave a lot of questions unanswered.
| 237 |
albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:09:56pm |
re: #236 albusteve
like why was the investigation stopped?....but since the DOJ dropped their case against Bill Richardson for lack of dirt, you have to wonder how hard they are trying
| 238 |
researchok Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:11:23pm |
re: #236 albusteve
Exactly. Why did the DOJ insist the case be dropped? That has yet to be clearly answered. So far no one is really asking for clarification.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:12:48pm |
re: #235 Killgore Trout
The got an injunction against the guy. Problem solved.
problem set aside, not solved...
it was clearly intimidation
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:13:00pm |
re: #230 albusteve
I thought it was pretty obviously intimidation...not your typical event outside a polling station...so what's next? loudspeakers and chanting "GO HOME!"
We had a recall election in our community a couple years back and I got pestered by a couple guys on the way into the polls to vote for the recall. After 3 polite requests to leave me alone, I finally told them to get the F* away from me. When I came out of the polls there was a neighbor who is a policeman and a mob waiting at my car to continue with the pestering. At which point I told my neighbor the cop to get the F* away me and my car. They all looked at him to see if he would arrest me but he knew better than to try. ha. Called em all assholes as I drove away.
The neighbor cop never bothered me again. ha.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:13:22pm |
re: #238 researchok
I'm sure the information is available if you look for it. Just because some idiot from Pajamas Media goes on for and claims it's a big mystery doesn't make it so.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:13:35pm |
re: #238 researchok
Exactly. Why did the DOJ insist the case be dropped? That has yet to be clearly answered. So far no one is really asking for clarification.
the feds cannot answer simple questions
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:13:58pm |
re: #229 Shared Humanity
Okay. That was kind of funny.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:14:19pm |
re: #241 Killgore Trout
I'm sure the information is available if you look for it. Just because some idiot from Pajamas Media goes on for and claims it's a big mystery doesn't make it so.
wrong, this has been in the news for weeks...PJMedia is way behind the curve
| 245 |
Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:14:44pm |
Doctor testing drug to ‘prevent’ lesbianism, interest in ‘male careers’
Dr. Maria New has a new strategy for treating unborn fetuses: the use of a potentially dangerous steroid aimed at preventing a rare congenital disorder that affects the adrenal gland, potentially consigning the future child to a lifetime regime of drugs.
It also prevents "some of the symptoms of [this disorder] in girls, namely ambiguous genitalia. Because the condition causes overproduction of male hormones in the womb, girls who are affected tend to have genitals that look more male than female, though internal sex organs are normal."
Dr. New offers pregnant women dexamethasone, a risky steroid aimed at female fetuses that may have this disorder. Many exposed to dexamethasone through this off-label use are not being enrolled in controlled clinical trials.
And yes, it gets worse. As columnist Dan Savage points out, Dr. New is also exploring the use of dexmethasone's effects on future fetuses' desires to explore "male careers" or have disinterest in becoming mothers.
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EdDantes Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:15:05pm |
re: #227 albusteve
I'm probably not what you think I am...but I'm flattered
I think you are a conservative, as am I. If I am wrong I apologize. I have only been following this site for a few months but I have impressions of some contributors. I am always ready to admit it when I am wrong.
| 247 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:15:17pm |
The Feds dropped their case against the Hamas founder's son earlier today. Granted asylum.
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:15:24pm |
re: #242 albusteve
the feds cannot answer simple questions.
They don't get paid to answer questions, just to ask them.
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:15:57pm |
re: #240 Mich-again
We had a recall election in our community a couple years back and I got pestered by a couple guys on the way into the polls to vote for the recall. After 3 polite requests to leave me alone, I finally told them to get the F* away from me. When I came out of the polls there was a neighbor who is a policeman and a mob waiting at my car to continue with the pestering. At which point I told my neighbor the cop to get the F* away me and my car. They all looked at him to see if he would arrest me but he knew better than to try. ha. Called em all assholes as I drove away.
The neighbor cop never bothered me again. ha.
I would have been in the ER, then booked for assault
| 250 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:16:08pm |
re: #246 EdDantes
I think you are a conservative, as am I. If I am wrong I apologize. I have only been following this site for a few months but I have impressions of some contributors. I am always ready to admit it when I am wrong.
I'm a right winger. I got a certificate from Nimed that says so :)
| 251 |
Amory Blaine Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:16:40pm |
re: #234 Mich-again
I was disagreeing with your point made above in 200 ..
Public Charter Schools are not religious schools.
I know this. That is why I put both charter schools and vouchers. You said, "Charter schools are public schools that are subjected to all the rules and regulations that Public schools have to.". I posted link above that says: "Is exempted from most local and state educational laws" to respond to what you have said. I realize that vouchers are different that charter schools, but I was responding to a post made with a link to an article about religious groups. I was using the religious example only to be relevant to the post I was writing too.
| 252 |
albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:16:54pm |
re: #246 EdDantes
I think you are a conservative, as am I. If I am wrong I apologize. I have only been following this site for a few months but I have impressions of some contributors. I am always ready to admit it when I am wrong.
I'm a conservative...like and old chewed bone
| 253 |
Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:17:14pm |
re: #245 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
OMG! Josef Mengele would be proud.
| 254 |
Vicious Babushka Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:17:24pm |
Stacy McCain's tweets are a tsunami of bugnut batshit douchery
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darthstar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:17:32pm |
re: #246 EdDantes
I think you are a conservative, as am I. If I am wrong I apologize. I have only been following this site for a few months but I have impressions of some contributors. I am always ready to admit it when I am wrong.
I'm a conservative. Please model yourself after me.
| 256 |
Cato the Elder Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:17:35pm |
re: #250 Walter L. Newton
I'm a right winger. I got a certificate from Nimed that says so :)
And I'm a nihilist, as Ludwig can attest.
| 257 |
Kragar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:18:10pm |
| 258 |
Amory Blaine Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:18:22pm |
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wrenchwench Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:18:41pm |
re: #245 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Doctor testing drug to ‘prevent’ lesbianism, interest in ‘male careers’
She better not get any on her--she'll want to quit practicing medicine.
| 261 |
Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:19:06pm |
re: #245 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Doctor testing drug to ‘prevent’ lesbianism, interest in ‘male careers’
QUACK!
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Vicious Babushka Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:19:25pm |
re: #260 wrenchwench
She better not get any on her--she'll want to quit practicing medicine.
You call what she's practicing "medicine"?
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albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:19:40pm |
re: #250 Walter L. Newton
I'm a right winger. I got a certificate from Nimed that says so :)
my immoral moron trumps your rightwinger...
| 264 |
Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:20:52pm |
re: #263 albusteve
my immoral moron trumps your rightwinger...
I was once called a communistnazisatanist...
Not here, of course.
:)
| 265 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:21:43pm |
re: #256 Cato the Elder
And I'm a nihilist, as Ludwig can attest.
Interesting how some Lizards can put labels on us so easily. You and I know each other more or less on a superficial personal level, we've exchanged emails, phone calls and spent a few days together, face to face, and we know a number of private things about each other, and I would never peg you as a nihilist any more than I suspect you would not call me a right winger.
And one wonders why I "yawn" and "whatever" and laugh a lot from this end of the keyboard. Reality is real.
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:21:46pm |
re: #249 albusteve
I would have been in the ER, then booked for assault
How you take on a crowd is go right at the ringleader and embarrass them in front of their minions. People think you're cRaZy and back off.
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Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:22:45pm |
re: #256 Cato the Elder
And I'm a nihilist, as Ludwig can attest.
If your a nihilist, then I'm the Head of Cabbage.
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EdDantes Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:23:02pm |
re: #255 darthstar
I'm a conservative. Please model yourself after me.
I might but I have just become acquainted with you existence. :)
| 269 |
albusteve Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:23:15pm |
re: #266 Mich-again
How you take on a crowd is go right at the ringleader and embarrass them in front of their minions. People think you're cRaZy and back off.
sometimes that works...intimidation is strong juju
| 270 |
Varek Raith Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:23:24pm |
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webevintage Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:23:40pm |
re: #240 Mich-again
We had a recall election in our community a couple years back and I got pestered by a couple guys on the way into the polls to vote for the recall. After 3 polite requests to leave me alone, I finally told them to get the F* away from me. When I came out of the polls there was a neighbor who is a policeman and a mob waiting at my car to continue with the pestering. At which point I told my neighbor the cop to get the F* away me and my car. They all looked at him to see if he would arrest me but he knew better than to try. ha. Called em all assholes as I drove away.
The neighbor cop never bothered me again. ha.
WTH?
Because you told them to fuck off?
Hell, I'd be sitting in jail with you, I'm not very nice to people who annoy me on purpose.
| 272 |
A Man for all Seasons Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:23:48pm |
re: #265 Walter L. Newton
Interesting how some Lizards can put labels on us so easily. You and I know each other more or less on a superficial personal level, we've exchanged emails, phone calls and spent a few days together, face to face, and we know a number of private things about each other, and I would never peg you as a nihilist any more than I suspect you would not call me a right winger.
And one wonders why I "yawn" and "whatever" and laugh a lot from this end of the keyboard. Reality is real.
Imagination is the foundation of reality
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Mich-again Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:24:15pm |
re: #251 Amory Blaine
OK then, I just wanted to make sure there was a distinction between Charter Schools and Private Schools. Even after 15 years or so here in MI, so many people still think that Charter Schools are Private Schools, not Public Schools.
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webevintage Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:24:54pm |
re: #245 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Doctor testing drug to ‘prevent’ lesbianism, interest in ‘male careers’
Is she a real Doctor or just someone who calls themselves a "doctor" like say Doctor Who?
and WTH?
WTH is the matter with people?
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:29:32pm |
re: #274 webevintage
On SNL once, there was a OB doctor (Played by the greatest of all SNL Players) who interestingly had delivered all girls in his entire career.
Of course, from some of them, he had to remove their penises.
| 276 |
darthstar Wed, Jun 30, 2010 2:37:33pm |
re: #268 EdDantes
I might but I have just become acquainted with you existence. :)
Let me put it this way...if there were more conservatives like me, there would be fewer conservatives on the planet.
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Cato the Elder Wed, Jun 30, 2010 3:20:57pm |
re: #258 Amory Blaine
That must be exhausting.
Sometimes. But then again, I can drink as much beer as I like, and it has no effect, because the beer does not exist.
| 278 |
prairiefire Wed, Jun 30, 2010 3:32:20pm |
Ah crap, HuffPost is reporting that Christopher Hitchens is being treated for esophageal cancer.
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calochortus Wed, Jun 30, 2010 3:50:26pm |
re: #274 webevintage
Is she a real Doctor or just someone who calls themselves a "doctor" like say Doctor Who?
and WTH?
WTH is the matter with people?
Yes she's a real doctor, and I'm not sure that this thing hasn't been entirely overblown. As I read it, she has a therapy for a endocrine system abnormality. Something that might be found in utero and treated, not a treatment that women would randomly get to insure that their daughters will want to produce grandchildren in a timely fashion. But, I don't know a whole lot about it.
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