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Happy Birthday!
October 14, 2007 - 11:31 ET by Noel SheppardNat,
Happy 14th Birthday!
Love,
Dad
happy birthday Natalie Magic
October 14, 2007 - 11:53 ET by botghappy birthday Natalie
Magic Mountain, Knotts, Disney?
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NATALIE!
October 14, 2007 - 12:38 ET by RJMake your dad go to the Mall with you. :^)
Better yet,
October 14, 2007 - 12:52 ET by dervishmay your dad drop you off at the mall with his credit card.
(Channelling my inner 14-year-old.)
al gore won the nobel because it didn't require an open vote
October 14, 2007 - 11:41 ET by lunaticcringeradiothere weren't any ballots to check for hanging chads, there wasn't any real process to follow, al gore won the meaningless and worthless prize as a throwback from all his socialist pals to make up for him losing the election. it was a socialist lovefest orgy that threw al a bone in that prize, and the media is joining into catch the sloppy seconds.
lunaticcringeradio
Anybody see Pelosi duck a direct question about Armenian genoci
October 14, 2007 - 11:40 ET by RJAnybody see Pelosi duck a direct question from Steffy this AM about the Armenian genocide resolution?
He asked her how she reconciled the resolution with the real possibility that it would affect our troops....and she went off on a rambling non-answer.
She and the Democrats know perfectly well this could create havoc with our troops AND CONCEIVABLY BE THE CAUSE OF ADDITIONAL DEATH AND INJURY TO THEM.
But this traitor and the traitorous Democrat Congress "support the troops." Yeah, right.
RJ - "Turkish army Cheif Says U.S. ties at serious Risk"
October 14, 2007 - 12:21 ET by Dee BunkDid you see this article from Rueters? I'm hoping someone at NB does an article about it.
Turkish Army Cheif Says U.S. ties at serious Risk
maybe Cheney needs to tour
October 14, 2007 - 12:25 ET by botgthe world to fix our reputation which has been ruined by the Dems
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Thanks, Dee. That is exactly what those DemocRAT bastards
October 14, 2007 - 12:29 ET by RJhope will happen: stop the flow of supplies through Turkey, destablilize Northern Iraq, and disrupt a very delicate partnership with Turkey.
As a result, there's a good chance US military death and injury will climb.
Those DemocRAT bastards only care about making sure we aren't successful in Iraq.
Dee, RJ, Botg
October 14, 2007 - 12:38 ET by BlondeI have several Armenian friends who are adamant about this. Having said that, our National Security & strategic goals must come first...and that includes our basing capabilities and of course protecting our troops in Iraq (not to mention the Kurds in Iraq).
I found this article...the Turks are serious. They cut off all ties with France after the french made it a crime to deny the armenian massacre.
Sorry for the form of the link...difficulties today.
http://www.iht.com/a...
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
blind political
October 14, 2007 - 12:51 ET by botgwhores these are the 'mother' who would cut the baby in half http://www.biblegate...
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Blonde - I agree, I have Armenian friends who feel strongly
October 14, 2007 - 12:46 ET by Dee Bunkabout it also and many Armenians lean more conservative. This is a definite ploy to cause anger with Armenians. The Democratic party has become so nasty and manipulative and the sad thing is - it's working.
Dee
October 14, 2007 - 12:53 ET by BlondeI know.
This is like cutting off your nose to spite your face. (botg put it well, above, too).
These democrats are incredibly bold in their avarice for power. They truly must believe the American voter is an idiot. (I for one have an R on my voter card...which means I have the memory of an elephant).
The article I linked stated they have the votes to pass this. I'd like to see how those votes line up on this galactically stupid resolution. Oh...and not to let that one pass....all they can do is pass resolutions? Oh...the FEELINGS. Color me underwhelmed.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
it's so disgusting - They really care about party over Country
October 14, 2007 - 12:38 ET by Dee BunkAfter all these years it’s suddenly so important to recognize this right now. Give me a break. Why didn’t they do it when they had a majority and Clinton as President? It’s so transparent and should be offensive to Armenians also.
They are trying to put Bush in as many no win situations as they can and it's really diabolically evil.
RJ...and Dee Not just
October 14, 2007 - 16:49 ET by bigtimerRJ...and Dee
Not just Pelosi today but Steny Hoyer did the same thing, plus they had an hour or better on this subject this morning on the Washington Journal with phone callers too...
Talk about the leftists that intentionally doing this at this time to just find another path to hurt our military progress and Victory in Iraq...because they cannot get the votes in Congress to stop the war and it would hurt some of them politically use this route for their agenda is past treasonous...the critters all had the same talking points too on this subject this morning...
Every single time they were asked numerous times, plus every way but Sunday, WHY NOW...they all avoided the direct question, they danced, avoided or attempted to change the subject bringing up genocide and anything else ..that happened in 1915.
Yeah they think we are really stupid out here..that we can't figure this out.
The treasonous enemies within should be dealt with as was done long ago...
This is infuruating.
Happy Birthday Natalie Sheppard
October 14, 2007 - 13:37 ET by Lame CherryHappy Birthday Natalie
Happy Birthday Happy Birthday
On this your golden day.
May it be bright with dreams come true
May it be golden just for you
May it be in 4 simple words
Happy Birthday Natalie Sheppard
Happy Birthday Natalie
Being 14 on the 14th
On this your golden day.
PS Thanks for sharing your dad on this site as he is one of the best American gentlemen around.
*HIC IACET ARTORIVS REX QVONDAM REXQVE FVTVRVS
Is a Golden Birthday like a
October 15, 2007 - 10:59 ET by BDIs a Golden Birthday like a Golen Anniversary. Bestowed upon reaching 50th?
Gen. Sanchez's speech
October 14, 2007 - 13:39 ET by pbthinkerIt's amazing what the media did with this one. His initial comments, about 40 percent of the speech, were about media coverage of the war. There were other comments about the partisanship, in Congress. There were also the comments credited by the NY Times, AP, and the Washington Post.
If you're interested in what a joke this story was:
http://www.militaryreporters.org/sanchez_101207.html
Democrats: Specializing in "high tech lynching" since 1987.
pbt -
October 14, 2007 - 14:10 ET by drillanwrPat Dollard is all over this too ... AND he directly contacted FNC who is now digging into it:
http://patdollard.com/2007/10/14/general-accuses-msm-of-killing-us-soldiers-working-as-enemy-propagandists-msm-attempts-coverup/
http://patdollard.com/2007/10/14/fox-news-catches-up-on-the-truth-of-general-sanchez-story/
The Illustrious Palm Beach Post
October 14, 2007 - 21:39 ET by pbthinkerIf anyone happened to see the story, in the NY Times, the Palm Beach Post did it much better, it printed 7 paragraphs from the Times story, blended into another on Iraq, and called it a day. The headline of the story was the same, General attacks Bush, etc.
I e-mailed the ombudsman, with a link to the whole speech, and asked him how anyone could have read this speech and come up with that spin. I won't receive an answer from him but it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
Democrats: Specializing in "high tech lynching" since 1987.
Newsmax has a couple of
October 14, 2007 - 13:48 ET by motherbeltNewsmax has a couple of interesting hits today:
First, a Reuters article that not only praises Algore for his Nobel, but uses it to contrast his "rising star" status with Bush as he sinks into oblivion..
[Bush]is struggling to stave off lame-duck status and stay relevant while increasingly hemmed in by a hostile Democratic majority in Congress. His inner circle is steadily eroding with almost weekly departures of key aides and advisers.
Also, a report on the "vow" of Her Speakerness that she won't rest until those 10 million children have health care.
"Isn't that sad for America's children?" mourned Her Speakerness, taking a cue from former Senator Daschle....
Bring in the fainting couch and smelling salts!!
I simply had to drag this
October 14, 2007 - 14:41 ET by motherbeltI simply had to drag this over from Neal Boortz's blog:
HALAL FOOD ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH
Here we go with another
"offending Muslims" story. Muslim students at the University of Toronto
demanded halal food on their campus. Fine. The school gave in and gave them a
long-awaited halal option at an on-campus restaurant. The new menu started May
29th and made all chicken and beef certifiably halal.
Despite these accommodations, Muslim students are still upset and refuse to
eat at the restaurant. They are upset because the establishment also serves
alcohol and plays dance music. This is, according to the Muslim Students
Association, an unsuitable environment for their dietary needs.
In fact, some Muslims are saying that they would have preferred that they not
given the option at all, because it is seen as a negative gesture.
Ahmad Jaballah, a former executive of the Muslim Student Association says,
"It's kind of offensive in giving us the food in a manner unsuitable to us." Do
you hear that folks? Offensive!
Two words. Screw them.
Yep, it's ridiculous and
October 14, 2007 - 14:50 ET by JasonCYep, it's ridiculous and annoying and disingenuous.
But if I may indulge in a bit of reductio ad absurdum argument now, let's face it: if an on-campus dining facility didn't offer some sort of Christmas or Easter-appropriate meal for its practicing Christian students or did so but in an environment that was outwardly offensive to some aspect of Christian sensibilities, a lot of you (and Bill O'Reilly) would lose your minds over the sheer anti-Christian affrontery of it all.
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
What am I missing here Jason?
October 14, 2007 - 15:13 ET by acumenNot trying to be snide Jason but what exactly is a Christmas or Easter appropriate meal? I'm a practising Catholic (all the guilt no glory) and I do not know of any requirement by the Church regarding what is "appropriate" to eat at either one of these celebrations.
Perhaps your faith is different. As a curious person I was wondering what food your faith considers appropriate or for that matter, inappropriate during the above mentioned Christian festivities.
I think goose or turkey,
October 14, 2007 - 15:20 ET by JasonCI think goose or turkey, with some sort of berry-based garnish is considered proper at Christmas, and lamb at Easter. If you don't care for my food-based analogies, my point remains that many Christians expect such institutions to cater to Christian "needs" and become indignant when these requirements are ignored or only met halfway.
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
It's Stone Crabs & Key Lime Pie
October 14, 2007 - 15:30 ET by BlondeThe point is....the muslim students DEMAND...and then when their DEMANDS are met...it's not good enough.
F'em if they can't take a joke. Seriously.
You don't like it? Seek life elsewhere.
(Just so you don't misunderstand, that's aimed at the "demanders'& not you, JC).
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
I'm not sure what "demand"
October 14, 2007 - 15:49 ET by JasonCI'm not sure what "demand" really entailed here, other than being the word choice of whoever wrote the quoted piece. I don't get the sense that the group really was in any sort of bargaining position.
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
Jason
October 14, 2007 - 16:21 ET by BlondeDemand...accomodation...not good enough.
Shut up or get out!
The point is....we as Americans are being asked to subjugate our values and heritage to accomodate a bunch of demanding immigrants. Come here, assimilate. If you can't manage that, buh bye!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
We just straight up
October 14, 2007 - 16:35 ET by JasonCWe just straight up disagree here Blonde. first of all, I find it reductive to refer to them as a "bunch of immigrants". Second, I fully agree that the incident that the original poster was referring to demonstrates a wilfull obstinance on the part of the students. What I'm unwilling to do is let that sort of anecdotal incident of childishness shape my view of anybody else. My counterexample of Christian "demands", and I do think it dovetails with O'Reilly's annual squawking about the "War on Christmas", even if the food analogy was weak, was to demonstrate the problem of ascribing that behavior to Muslims in general.
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
Not following your thought Jason
October 14, 2007 - 17:35 ET by acumenMy counterexample of Christian "demands"...
Still trying to understand Jason; Specifically, what are these "Christian demands" or "Christian needs" at American colleges you keep referring to? It would help in understanding your position.
Perhaps we could grasp the Bill O'Reilly analogy better if you could provide just one example of these mysterious Christian demands, needs, dietary requirements, etc. at learning institutions.
If not, then perhaps you would want to focus your anger on Bill O'Reilly rather than mistakenly directing your anger at college Christians who to my knowledge have no special needs or demands. If you want to go down that Bill O'Reilly war on the war on Christmas road then I don't understand why you brought up the Christian needs straw man position. Do you also have a dislike for Christians? It would appear so. Once again just curious...
And my point, Jason
October 14, 2007 - 17:57 ET by BlondeIs that if someone chooses to come to the United States, to live and pursue life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness....they have no right to demand that we accomodate their particular social nor religious customs.
So, when they are offended at my ankles, or my blonde hair, or whatever...they can STFU! And if they don't like the food in the cafeteria...they can go elsewhere.
You're "childlishness" viewpoint is sadly, and sorrily liberal.
This is OUR home. If you care to enter, be forewarned. It's our house. Our rules.
As far as BOR...yes...I absolutely agree with him that the secular socialists have destroyed what is good and right about this country. We were borne in a Christian ethos...it is who we are. And if others are offended by our National Holidays...too bad, so sad...go back to whatever miserable hellhole you crawled out of.
It's not up to us, to accomodate every whim of the immigrants who come here. It wasn't that way for my family.
So...to all of the illegals, and the offended legal immigrants...go away!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Now all Muslims are
October 14, 2007 - 18:00 ET by JasonCNow all Muslims are immigrants? I'm not the only one conflating things.
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
Jason
October 14, 2007 - 18:11 ET by BlondeOnly the ones who bitch (let me lay it out for you, clearly, Jason) deserve my scorn. Any and all immigrants...don't like it here? Doesn't suit? Get ye gone.
If they don't like it here...they can purchase a flight back home.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde - Remember how the media and the Liberals
October 14, 2007 - 18:08 ET by Dee Bunkwere so concerned when the Taliban blasted the Buddha statues in Afghanistan? Conservatives were upset too, everyone was. It was their history and culture being destroyed, but when it happens here liberals don't only condone it - they fight for it.
Freedom of religion doesn't mean freedom from religion or accommodation of every religion it means no persecution because of ones religion. It's not that hard of a concept. Why can't they get it?
Yes, Dee, I do.
October 14, 2007 - 18:19 ET by BlondeI have become more than fed up.
Did you read Tom Blumer's blog today? He's kind of an economist...so never gets too much traction here.
But...he's the one I pay the most attention to. Al Bore & AGW is kind of a freak show.
If we don't mind our own house...how can we hope to prevail?
These liberal dem's are going to sink this ship of capitalism. Sooner, rather than later.
And I, for one, am not going down. I'll quit my job and relocate before I allow them to tax me for my brains. They can all figure out how to rob each other...I'll be long gone.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
oh yeah blondie - I read it and started to post but it got to
October 14, 2007 - 18:27 ET by Dee Bunklong and rambling so I deleted it. I'm fed up with the way they don't understand economics and free markets. They also think you can just take the money you were spending on a war and transfer it to healthcare spending and not have any impact. They have no concept of spending that creates jobs and taxes vs spending that is nothing but a pure drain on the economy in every way. It's very frustrating
Blonde you're correct
October 14, 2007 - 22:48 ET by SvenIt's this same demanding attitude that is allowing our Muslim friends to now practice their Sharia Law (amongst each other) in France.
This may not seem like a big deal, but this is how these people began in France...and England. We'd better wake up in this country to what we're in for if we keep caving in to these people!
Moving along Jason
October 14, 2007 - 15:42 ET by acumenOK - So now that we have established that there are no food requirements for college Christians and have moved on to the more general "Christian needs" at college, what might those be? Of couse the question pertains to strictly "Christian needs", not something that other faiths might additionally enjoy. Once again just being curious...
Jason, at any rate, you
October 14, 2007 - 15:56 ET by motherbeltJason, at any rate, you were talking about a once-a-year meal. This halal meal thing is day-in and day-out. Not quite the same.
You know as well as I do that this is a "camel's nose in the tent" kind
of thing. And you know darn well that Christians have never pushed to
have their religion catered to like this.
So now they want separate eating facilities. What's next? Separate halls for socializing without alcohol? Foot baths in all the dorm bathrooms? Or maybe in their rooms? Dining halls open all night during Ramadan because they can't eat until after sunset?
Jason C: You're confusing
October 14, 2007 - 17:51 ET by QueenMumJason C: You're confusing "traditional" with "required". And I don't know of any Christian faith which teaches that it's necessary to eat goose or turkey at Christmas and lamb at Easter. The only dietary requirement I'm aware of among Christians is the abstaining from meat during Lent by Catholics. Only the Muslims and the Jews have dietary restrictions related to certain foods and the preparation of food.
Please provide an example of an institution "catering" to the "needs" of Christians. Catholics abstain from meat on certain days. That means they choose not to eat it. It's not a matter of insisting that a food service provider omit meat completely from the menu.
If one is to offer an argument based on like treatment for other faiths, then the comparison should be made between the Muslims and the Jews.
Power to the people!
QueenMum - and I've never heard of Jews demanding special
October 14, 2007 - 17:57 ET by Dee Bunkfood at schools or anywhere even though their religion does require it. They take responsibility themselves just like Catholics who don't eat meat on Fridays during lent.
Clearly, my analogy sucks.
October 14, 2007 - 17:59 ET by JasonCClearly, my analogy sucks. Sorry.
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
It's okay Jason
October 14, 2007 - 18:15 ET by Dee BunkIt's great that you can admit it. It takes a lot of courage to be barraged constantly by all of us. I wish more liberals were like you and Balboa and a few others on here.
Dee... Me too.
October 14, 2007 - 18:19 ET by bigtimerDee...
Me too.
Thanks Dee. Win some, lose
October 14, 2007 - 18:21 ET by JasonCThanks Dee. Win some, lose some. And as long as the Pats maintain their tenuous lead over Dallas, I'll still call it a good day.
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
what lead?
October 14, 2007 - 18:28 ET by botg???
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Hi botg... Who won the
October 14, 2007 - 18:31 ET by bigtimerHi botg...
Who won the Charger/Raider game....?
Hope the answer starts with a C.
I know I could look but have had other things going on and you're here...lol
LOL BT
October 14, 2007 - 18:33 ET by botgsee post below-----simutaneous Chargers up 21-7
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Hey Jason.. I think I
October 14, 2007 - 18:28 ET by bigtimerHey Jason..
I think I just saw where Dallas is a couple of points ahead at the moment...21/24 Cowboys
Not to make ya upset....
Hi BT
October 14, 2007 - 18:32 ET by botgthe good news??
the Chargers are winning and about 5 minutes ahead of the NE game so I'll get to see the last 5 minutes GO PATS
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Thanks.... I am smilin'
October 14, 2007 - 18:33 ET by bigtimerThanks....
I am smilin'
For now
October 14, 2007 - 18:35 ET by botgthis is all i have of the Pats of course the Chargers are on in SD
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
But it shows
October 14, 2007 - 18:39 ET by botgTD Patriots
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Agree Jason
October 14, 2007 - 18:35 ET by acumenAnd as long as the Pats maintain their tenuous lead over Dallas, I'll still call it a good day.
There's something we can agree on Jason. Although not a big Pats fan, I'm even less of a Dallas fan :) Go Patriots...
Pats still ahead...I agree
October 14, 2007 - 18:43 ET by bigtimerPats still ahead...I agree with you acumen about your sentiments with the Cowboys...it has been a long time since I rooted for them, think it has something to do with my brother and bets....lol!
by the way, the evening game with the saints and Seahawks ought to be a winner eh?
Of course I have to root for the Seahawks who did so grrrreat last weeek, glad I bet against them last week...
whether the Cowboys
October 14, 2007 - 18:46 ET by botgor the Braves: any team that claims it's 'America's Team' needs a beatin'
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
In fact, the Cowboys didn't
October 15, 2007 - 12:31 ET by scamoramaIn fact, the Cowboys didn't originally make that claim: NFL Films hung the label on them in 1978.
Tex Schramm was vain and egotistical enough to grab it.
Perhaps at one time..
October 15, 2007 - 01:08 ET by UnsaneQueen - Not to nitpick, but I thought the Vatican II reforms did away with the practice of not eating red meat on Fridays. I was raised by one Catholic, and this was never done.
Res tantum valet quantum vendi potest.
Christian holiday meals are
October 15, 2007 - 11:04 ET by BDChristian holiday meals are based more upon customs of the region than religious need or directive such as what would be required by Halal requirements.
Even within the US, I have noticed that the Christmas day meal varies from region to region, and it has NOTHING to do with religion.
Take it world wide, and it is even a wider variation.
pure puffery
October 14, 2007 - 15:14 ET by DontFeedTheTrollslet's face it: if an on-campus dining facility didn't offer some sort
of Christmas or Easter-appropriate meal for its practicing Christian
students or did so but in an environment that was outwardly offensive
to some aspect of Christian sensibilities, a lot of you (and Bill
O'Reilly) would lose your minds over the sheer anti-Christian
affrontery of it all.
Nonsense. Christmas and Easter are holidays, most schools are closed, and most Christians celebrate at home. Christians who may be offended, just grin and bear it.
On the other hand, you have 'offended' Muslims (by a cartoon, improper meals, improper dress, a glimpse of the Bible, improper 'respect', etc.) who murder people when so 'offended'.
Your argument is pure anti-Christian puffery.
D
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In fact it is not
October 14, 2007 - 15:23 ET by JasonCIn fact it is not anti-Christian, if is anti-"Christian hypocrites who get bent out of shape about other religions who ask for accomodations and claim they are being discriminated against if said accomodations are not delivered."
If you're not one of the type that flips out every Christmas about how there's a War on Xmas and how a secret SWAT team is probably going to raid your house for putting up a tree, then I guess I'm not referring to you.
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
Yawn. Alot of words on this
October 14, 2007 - 17:09 ET by Roger the ShrubberYawn. Alot of words on this thread, but nothinig said, Jason. You usually do better.
Efforts will be redoubled
October 14, 2007 - 17:14 ET by JasonCEfforts will be redoubled next time......
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
Well, if you'd had a better
October 14, 2007 - 19:33 ET by motherbeltWell, if you'd had a better argument, it would have gone better. But I think you finally realized that neither Catholics nor Christians demand the concessions by entire groups of people, or organziations, that Muslims do.
Did you follow the problems at MSP airport? Muslim taxi drivers refused to pick up people who were carrying duty-free liquor. This, in spite of the fact that Islam does not forbid being in the presence of liquor, only the imbibing of it. Which is pretty much the line these Muslim students took: although they are forbidden to drink it, it would not be against their religion to eat in a place where alcohol is served and music is played. These students were clearly demanding unreasonable accomodation.
a lot of you (and Bill
October 14, 2007 - 16:05 ET by motherbelta lot of you (and Bill O'Reilly) would lose your minds over the sheer anti-Christian affrontery of it all.
No, actually, probably not. We would most likely bitch a little and go eat somewhere else. Because we were not brought up in a "everyone must cater to me" environment like most minorities are now.
JasonC, Your argument
October 14, 2007 - 19:09 ET by hydrodynDMJasonC,
Your argument doesn't show any kind of contradiction, so it isn't a reductio ad absurdum.
I think you are trying to point out something like hypocrisy, in which case your argument is more along the lines of an ad hominem circumstantial criticism.
If you're gonna suggest folks on here are engaging in fallacies, you might at least want to get them straight.
Agree. Screw
October 16, 2007 - 11:22 ET by MikeBAgree. Screw 'em.
Here's a news flash for all you libs out there: once upon a time school kids brought their own lunches to school. We ate breakfast at home, we brownbagged it for lunch, and we had supper at home.
In the Las Cruces schools, the school cafeterias always had fish on Fridays in deference to the Catholic majority population. Kids that didn't like fish brought a sandwich or something. The Muslim kids can bloody well do the same thing. If they don't like, or have qualms about eating with the majority, they can bloody well bring their own d*mn food, or go hungry.
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
Rush's last laugh
October 14, 2007 - 15:09 ET by JDWFOX- A letter sent to Rush Limbaugh's boss demanding he be chastised for comments he made on the air about "phony soldiers" is now on the auction block, and the latest bid is a cool $41,400.
One hundred percent of the money raised from the eBay auction will go to educate the children of
Marines and law enforcement officers who died while on duty...
...Bids will continue until Friday for the letter signed by 41 Democratic senators and sent on Oct. 2 to Mark P. Mays, president of Clear Channel, the parent company of the conservative talk show host's radio broadcast. The winning bidder will get the letter, the "Halliburton briefcase in which this letter is secured 24 hours a day;" a letter of thanks from Limbaugh and a picture of the talkmeister announcing theauction at a speech in Philadelphia delivered last Thursday...
What will this letter be worth in 5 years?
How genius. How many more people are being exposed not only to the libs but to EIB?
JDW
Sen Clinton: Founder of Media Matters
Rush's auction
October 14, 2007 - 15:18 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsHere is a link to the auction.
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Keep the ILLEGALS out, join NumbersUSA to send free faxes to your reps.
Gotta love it!
October 14, 2007 - 15:50 ET by motherbeltYou gotta love it. Reid must have had a cow when he found out that the head of Clear Channel gave the letter to Rush!
You couldn't make up a better story if you tried.
Oh, and go to Rush Limbaugh.com and see the video of him making the announcement the night before, while giving a speech!
Delicious Motherbelt
October 14, 2007 - 15:54 ET by acumenI particularly enjoyed Rush's challenge to those that signed the letter to match the winning bid amount. In honor of Natalie's birthday I find the Rush challenge.....delicious.
Thanks for the story that
October 15, 2007 - 00:41 ET by maggieqpublicThanks for the story that really brings a smile (Halliburton briefcase). If only the Congressional “conservatives” knew how to throw a counterpunch…
Happy B'Day & Unhappy Apology
October 14, 2007 - 15:35 ET by scamoramaHappy Birthday, Natalie! I hope by the time you reach your majority, this world has made itself worthy of you.
Apologies to anyone who feels misled by my comments last week regarding OSU-Cal.
An OSU win?
Who'd a thunk it?
I hope OSU enjoys the win -- it may be the last one they get this year.
I know hindsight is 20/20, but I wonder if Tedford wishes he'd gone for the field goal on 1st-and-10 at the 12, instead of running the play that killed them.
Aha, there you are… at
October 15, 2007 - 00:43 ET by maggieqpublicAha, there you are… at least it was a beautiful day, and the Bears still have (Rose Bowl) destiny in their own hands... I did not witness this, but the word spread that the tree-squatter freaks in front of Memorial Stadium were cheering the Golden Bear loss (probably the same group of losers who “salted” the volleyball court --sand-- with hypodermics when the university dared add the court to People’s Park). Taken in conjunction with the religious dietary demands discussed in this thread above, you have to wonder why our public institutions are so accommodating. Oh well, Go Bears.
Happy Birthday!
October 14, 2007 - 15:56 ET by directorblueHappy Birthday!
Tangent: has NB posted on CNN's disclosure of the location of the controversial artist's safe-house -- he is in hiding due to a drawing that "defamed Islam"?
I haven't seen anything - but pehaps I missed it.
happy birthday
October 14, 2007 - 16:24 ET by the mad polewszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin, Natalie
SCHIP
October 14, 2007 - 17:30 ET by JDWAP- House lib leaders working to override SCHIP veto: Promise a way to cover the millions children
JDW
Sen Clinton: Founder of Media Matters
I linked above to a Newsmax
October 14, 2007 - 19:22 ET by motherbeltI linked above to a Newsmax article covering same....Her Speakerness says "Isn't that sad for the children of America." Sounds like she's picking up where Daschle left off, being "saddened" and "concerned." I'll bet on TV she tried to look sad, but it's tough when your eyes won't scrunch up LOL.
Damn that George Bush for
October 14, 2007 - 17:32 ET by Roger the ShrubberDamn that George Bush for making Iran refuse to come to the negotiating table.
Rog, Those filthy
October 14, 2007 - 17:50 ET by bigtimerRog,
Those filthy S.O.B.'s in charge in Iran.
Thanks for the link a lot of info. in there with the upcoming meeting and knowing what may happen ahead of time.
Yep, it will be Bush's fault somehow with the leftists in the msm...and some in Congress.
Yep, it will be Bush's
October 14, 2007 - 19:24 ET by motherbeltYep, it will be Bush's fault somehow....bigtimer
Isn't is always?
Taser Demo Fractures Cop's Spine
October 15, 2007 - 03:51 ET by BritcomA police officer in the US who volunteered to be the subject of a Taser
demonstration has suffered possibly lasting damage, including spine
fractures after receiving a five-second discharge, according to a
respected medical journal. More >>
The News Never Stops
October 15, 2007 - 04:10 ET by BritcomNB Exclusive: Natalie Sheppard reaches milestone, MSM silent. Pols run for cover, Hillary denounces. Sharpton calls for apology.
Anti-American
October 15, 2007 - 04:24 ET by BritcomSometimes we need to illustrate a turning point... To wit:
Question: On what date did the National News Media become Anti-American, and what was the event that triggered it?
A: ??
What's up with Fred?
October 15, 2007 - 08:31 ET by TheGingermanTo Preface this post, I am a Giuliani man, but I'm still intrigued by Fred. I think he's a smart, no-nonsense kind of guy, which I can appreciate.
However, I can't for the life of me figure out his campaign strategy. First a late entry and now he just seems to be extremely lazy. He should be out pounding the pavement, not canceling campaign stops. Skipping New Hampshire is a bad strategy.
Makes me question the veracity of his Presidential interest. Does this guy even want to be president?