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We're gonna win...
November 8, 2007 - 11:14 ET by sarcasmoNobody from Hillary's camp left a tip. Funny, these days I actually ENJOY leaving a nice tip with a certain message...I never forget, and I certainly wouldn't forget if something were "on the house." Which could partially-explain the happy blue line. :) Hope everyone's having a good day, too!
JMR
Rally online with fans of Dr. Ron Paul.
Sarc I think its funny that
November 8, 2007 - 11:25 ET by Dan The Man 2Sarc I think its funny that Hilalry left no tip. I guess they thought it was government work and they were exempt. Even when I have a coupon I tip on what the meal would have been full price. Of course if teh service was lousy I have been known to leave 2 cents. We could all adopt the European model of not tipping at all.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
It fits in exactly...
November 8, 2007 - 11:33 ET by sarcasmoWith a news story I recall but have repeatedly-failed to find (pre-internet story, but I swear I remember it). The journalist interviewed prostitutes who'd serviced both the Republican & Democrat conventions. The results weren't exactly a shocker, for me, anyway.
Republicans ("family values!!!!!") wanted weird, kinky stuff I can't mention in a family-friendly forum, but at least they paid the girls well. Democrats ("man of the people!!!!") never wanted to pay full-price for sex, and were constantly trying to get away with paying-less or not-paying. Most politicians are exactly what they say they're not. And if anyone ever runs across the story (which IMO should be done-again -- the girls were both honest and funny!) please let me know.
Another good idea the media won't-use IMO is to sneak into both conventions and work as a child care worker (babysitter) and then write about how the kids of different candidates' supporters tend to behave. Or misbehave. I had this idea in 1993 at the Libertarian Party convention, because I was so favorably-impressed with the minds of the kids there.
JMR
Rally online with fans of Dr. Ron Paul.
Hillary might have
November 8, 2007 - 11:50 ET by FastEdthaought that giving a tip would make a waitress "rich" and then get hit with a big tax bill - or since everyone would be getting something for nothing from the govt, tips would become a thing of the past, so get used to it!
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Check this out
November 8, 2007 - 14:54 ET by inquiringmindhttp://www.michaelyon-online.com/wp/thanks-and-praise.htm
She ain't seen nothing yet!
November 8, 2007 - 11:20 ET by vrwc13DES MOINES REGISTER: 'Piling on? She ain't seen nothin' yet'... h/t Drudge
...maybe some good news after all.
v
“legislative fix” (communism)"it takes a village" (socialism), pro-choice (baby killing), experienced (carpetbagging senator), "i'll take that money" (anti-capitalism) empty pantsuit running on on someone's coattails
Finally something we can
November 8, 2007 - 14:07 ET by MassConservativeFinally something we can reach across the aisle and agree upon. Democrats and Republicans seem to be agreeing that a Hillary Clinton presidency would be a trainwreck for this country.
"There are scandals that need to be addressed. Republicans address them, Democrats re-elect them." - Tom Delay
HillaryClinton presidency would be a trainwreck for this country
November 8, 2007 - 15:04 ET by vrwc13...is an understatement.
It would more more catastrophic than a trainwreak. Her policies would be more like WMD over time.
v
“legislative fix” (communism)"it takes a village" (socialism), pro-choice (baby killing), experienced (carpetbagging senator), "i'll take that money" (anti-capitalism) empty pantsuit running on on someone's coattails
Contact form idiots
November 8, 2007 - 11:28 ET by Matthew SheffieldOccasionally, we will get messages from people who don't know how to read instructions. They mistakenly think that because they found NB through a web search of something they're interested in, our site is a MSM site.
Here's one we received moments ago:
Well
November 8, 2007 - 11:39 ET by ricklailWell is it bad or good?
Southern by birth, Tarheel by the grace of God!
funny - reminds me of an
November 8, 2007 - 11:41 ET by TruthMongerfunny - reminds me of an ethical test mistakenly posted to me at work:
Harry Ried is in Iraq on a "fact finding mission." He's out in a dangerous part of town and suddenly the tour group is attacked and Harry is trapped out in the crossfire.
You are one of several typical, heroic US soldiers charged with security of the group. But Ried's incessant America/military-bashing (along with his general tendancy towards corruption and graft) has soured your personal opinion of the guy considerably.
Never-the-less you are a US soldier - highly ethical - you always do the right thing. So what do you do? These are your ethical options:
A. Leave Ried to die in the terrorist crossfire?
B. Lob a grenade towards him to make sure the job is done right?
C. Open fire on him along with the terrorists because they're pretty bad shots?
D. Call in a massive airstrike on his position so there's absolutely no body left for "honorable" burial?
This is really hard to
November 8, 2007 - 11:49 ET by dscottThis is really hard to choose, how about E. All of the above? <sarcasm>
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. dscott's corollary: The line between malice and stupidity is called depraved indifference.
it is hard - but can tell
November 8, 2007 - 13:31 ET by TruthMongerit is hard - but can tell you alot about your ethics!
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You mean the false
November 8, 2007 - 14:34 ET by dscottYou mean the false dichotomy of choosing the lessor of two evils?
Or choice F. let the terrorists have their way since Reid in the first place denied the existance of al Qaeda in Iraq and declared we failed/lost, so why not leave him to his fate?
Interesting question, is it ethical to bail out those like Reid from the consequences of their advocated position when it has a negative outcome? Is it ethical for a soldier to risk his own life for a person who put his life in danger in the place place by practically siding with the enemy by helping them with their PR? If I were an officer, I could not ethically order any soldier in my command to risk his life to save Reid's.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. dscott's corollary: The line between malice and stupidity is called depraved indifference.
Too many x's in the redaction
November 8, 2007 - 11:58 ET by FastEdso it can't be algore, nor would he be driving a Fusion.
Anyway, "The specific gravity of a new battery should be 1.300. If it is two years old, the specific gravity may be around 1.150 - 1.200. One in poor condition that is about to fail may be as low as 1.100."
(info from here)
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Hmm, you need to ask him
November 8, 2007 - 16:27 ET by Dan The Man 2Hmm, you need to ask him this to get the real answer; What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow? If he is really astute he may answer 42.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Virginia no longer a total state. Only NVA & Coastal Va!
November 8, 2007 - 11:33 ET by PawpawNI posted this elsewhere, but thought it needed to be here also. With the recent election here, we're now totally taken over by NVA & COASTAL VA. "I live in Central Virginia. However, our state is now run by Northern Virginia and the big Coastal Cities. The rest of the state does not matter to our politicians. we're to pay taxes for roads in DC/NVA. We're to pay for State Sponsored blds, hosps, etc., in NVA, etc. What do we get? Not much. In fact, with redistricting coming soon, bet some of our Districts will now include NVA, if they don't already. Wish someone would print a map on here, or give a link, to how the districts in Va look now!!"
just be happy you're not
November 8, 2007 - 11:43 ET by TruthMongerjust be happy you're not suddenly in west virginia - for now
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It's like that in
November 8, 2007 - 13:06 ET by Roger the ShrubberIt's like that in Pennsylvania, too. It's all about Philly and Pittsburgh. Everything in-between is (mostly) ignored. Towns like Harrisburg, Erie, Scranton all get screwed when it comes to State money. Especially since Fast Eddie Rendell was a Philly mayor.
Ha!
November 8, 2007 - 13:15 ET by UphillThere is this big city in southeast Michigan which sucks the life out of the rest of the state!
Hah. I have a hunch that the
November 8, 2007 - 15:43 ET by Roger the ShrubberHah. I have a hunch that the people in Traverse City are a wee bit more conservative than Detroit?
red vs. blue
November 8, 2007 - 15:51 ET by vrwc13...it's all over...
...if it wasn't for reservations and gambling, the only areas on the map that would be red are cities!
v
Hillary stiffs waitress again
November 8, 2007 - 11:34 ET by DanSHillary didn't leave a tip in Iowa, and I recall her not leaving a tip for a waitress during her Senate campaign. She cares, she really cares about the hardworking Americans who need 2 jobs to support their families. She just doesn't care enough to reach into her own pocket and spend a few dollars worth of the Clinton millions to tip a waitress, even when her meal is free. She will, however, be happy to spend your tax money in many ways. You can tell a lot about a person by how they interact with ordinary people when the cameras are off.
Run Huck run...
November 8, 2007 - 11:40 ET by vrwc13...Huckabee shakes up Republican race ht/ Drudge
...been waiting for this. Us VRWC folk need someone to rally behind.
v
Huckabee/Hunter '08
distracted
November 8, 2007 - 11:51 ET by inquiringmindI'm sitting here minding my own business and POP! a cute young thing appears on the right of my screen. Not that I'm complaining but I do find it a little distracting from the business at hand.
I suppose it could be worse, it could be a weight and age challenged women in a T shirt.
I'm counting my blessings.
Nice huh? Now if she
November 8, 2007 - 11:53 ET by USA4freedomNice huh?
Now if she would only cover the faces of Red-ford Streep and Cruise and the Hilldabeast, above her.
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
Well I wonder, will every
November 8, 2007 - 11:54 ET by USA4freedomWell I wonder, will every one be like Pat Roberts, and sell
out to be a winner (in their opinion)??
A large group of Republicans have the feeling that its
better to pull for Giuliani, and beat Hillabeast.
I was pulling for Fred, but I’m not sure he can stay awake
for the whole campaign. Don’t you want to walk up to him and say come on! Get
moving!
I think that Hunter would be a good choice, but no traction.
I wanted Allen..(sigh)
Now I looking at Huckabee, wonder about his tax issue in his
home state, but if he puts in the Fair tax or Flat tax I will go with him.
I can’t go another Bush type about the border. It drives me
nuts (as well as 70% of America).
My worry about Giuliani, abortion and anti gun, and the
border!
That’s a lot.
Remember this last election when we lost the house “and” the
Senate!
“That we should expect reverses and even defeats. They- are –sent-
to- grant- us- wisdom.”!!!!!!!!!
General Robert E. Lee
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
Would you rather
November 8, 2007 - 12:00 ET by FastEdhave THIS as a clothing ad???
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
LOL!!!!!! These
November 8, 2007 - 12:15 ET by USA4freedomLOL!!!!!!
These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc.
Ronald Reagan- 40th Anniversary of D-Day
he's a former executive
November 8, 2007 - 12:05 ET by TruthMongerhe's a former executive - check
he's share my moral values - check
but what's up with the "suspicions" about Romney's religion - he's not Muslim after all (that would be truly evil of course:) - he's a Mormon - a true and 100% correct follower of the one true God - isn't that right, my fellow "VRCW folks?" No doctrinal problems with Mormon's, right...? Am I right? I think I'm right on that...if I remember correctly...
Mormon's follow the true God of Abraham and His true doctrine, right? But Muslim's definitely don't...isn't that correct...?
This is what Mormon's claim, anyway - they follow the exact same God of Abraham that Jews and Christians do - of course Muslim's claim this too - but we certainly do not take the Muslims at their word do we? But the word of Mormons is just fine - right, my fellow fundies...? Am I right...? No "suspicians" about them are there...? I think that's what I'm hearing here...
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TM
November 8, 2007 - 12:09 ET by JimboFirst, your last paragraph is factually incorrect with regard to Muslims.
Secondly, Romney’s Mormon religion has zero impact on my decision to vote/not vote for him.
Leon says "By the way, I'm not afraid of fat people, I'm repulsed"
Truth Monger Says - "Both are religions [Christianity & Islam], yes - with the same percentage of terrorists."
first, is too - it takes
November 8, 2007 - 13:17 ET by TruthMongerfirst, is too - it takes more here than just "because you say so:)"
secondly - it was in the article vr linked - it says that evangelicals are apparently "suspicious" of Romney's religion - sounds strikingly familiar to my thread about Muslim defamation...
You do consider Mormon's to be "true" Christians right? That's what Mormon's claim - many here have taken exception with that tho - I assume you don't?
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TM, you should know this...
November 8, 2007 - 15:23 ET by vrwc13All faiths have different beliefs which contradict. Therefore only one can be the "truth". So pick one, and only one, that's all you get.
Pick one and only one, you don't get two or more. "All roads lead to Heaven" is believed by NONE of them.
v
'nough said..
Well TM
November 8, 2007 - 15:27 ET by JimboI'm not going to point out why you are wrong. Again.
Besides. I wouldnt want you to call me a fu***** idiot and get your post deleted. Again.
Leon says "By the way, I'm not afraid of fat people, I'm repulsed"
Truth Monger Says - "Both are religions [Christianity & Islam], yes - with the same percentage of terrorists."
Still....
November 8, 2007 - 13:17 ET by Sua Sponte 75hacking away at the apologetics....good for you.....
"72 Virgins Dating Service--Give Us A Call, We'll Hook You Up"
my duty as a
November 8, 2007 - 13:19 ET by TruthMongermy duty as a Christian:)
i took an oath
Partner with Islam and the NiceBelievers respect police:)
You took....
November 8, 2007 - 13:21 ET by Sua Sponte 75an oath? You sure it wasn't prozac followed by a polo mallet?
"72 Virgins Dating Service--Give Us A Call, We'll Hook You Up"
i'm sure i wouldn have
November 8, 2007 - 13:27 ET by TruthMongeri'm sure i wouldn have notice the mallet
here it is:
http://www.wikihow.com/Accept-Christ-As-Your-Savior
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I wouldn't...
November 8, 2007 - 13:30 ET by Sua Sponte 75be too sure of that...
"72 Virgins Dating Service--Give Us A Call, We'll Hook You Up"
i'm not - also part of
November 8, 2007 - 13:41 ET by TruthMongeri'm not - also part of the oath:)
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Yea....
November 8, 2007 - 13:43 ET by Sua Sponte 75apologetics will do that to you....
"72 Virgins Dating Service--Give Us A Call, We'll Hook You Up"
as does judgement:) cast
November 8, 2007 - 13:48 ET by TruthMongeras does judgement:)
cast the first stone whenever you're ready...
Partner with Islam and the NiceBelievers respect police:)
Don't Have To...
November 8, 2007 - 13:53 ET by Sua Sponte 75toss stones, when and individual is visibally an apologist and it's evident, really don't see a need to.....
"72 Virgins Dating Service--Give Us A Call, We'll Hook You Up"
excellent judgement! nice
November 8, 2007 - 14:08 ET by TruthMongerexcellent judgement! nice stone:)
As you help support the other apologist-bashers here i suppose we could call you an apologist-basher apologist...
Partner with Islam and the NiceBelievers respect police:)
You give me a headache
November 8, 2007 - 14:14 ET by sunandsteelYou give me a headache sometimes.
Texas has a population of nearly 21 million people, all of whom are ashamed to be from the same state as the Dixie Chicks. (IMAO.us)
truth does hurt - specially
November 8, 2007 - 14:18 ET by TruthMongertruth does hurt - specially when its mongered:)
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Lunacy hurts.
November 8, 2007 - 14:26 ET by sunandsteelGive it a rest. You have tried to make your point, however naive it may be, now be quiet.
Texas has a population of nearly 21 million people, all of whom are ashamed to be from the same state as the Dixie Chicks. (IMAO.us)
Judgement
November 8, 2007 - 15:05 ET by Joe ShlabotnikThere's a difference between judgement (condemnation) and judgement (discernment). It is the former that the Word discourages, and the latter that it encourages.
diff between judgement (condemnation) and judgement (discernment
November 8, 2007 - 15:14 ET by vrwc13...precisely...one is God's job, the other is ours.
v
Judgement?
November 9, 2007 - 01:36 ET by Sua Sponte 75So how does all that work, you throw out the judgement thing then proceed with judgement, quite a little coinkydink you got there...keep paddling...
"72 Virgins Dating Service--Give Us A Call, We'll Hook You Up"
Romney uses Christians the
November 8, 2007 - 13:38 ET by BruzillaRomney uses Christians the way that Hillary uses the VRWC. Romney being a Morman was never an issue until one guy, just one, had an issue about it at an early stump speech. The MSM picked it up and ran with it, and Romney went right along with them. He got his instant victim exemption from criticism as questions were now phrased "Governor, how much of this criticism do you attribute to your views, and how much do you attribute to people not liking that you're a Morman?" Then he spends hours and hours talking about how his religion has nothing to do with the election, then spends more hours talking about his religion. He's been the biggest driving force behind "issues" with his religion, not some Vast Christian Religious Zealot Conspiracy (VCRZC).
true and 100% correct follower of the one true God. Am I right?
November 8, 2007 - 15:10 ET by vrwc13....no.
Different Jesus.
v
all I'm gonna say...here...for now...
Pro-illegals
November 8, 2007 - 12:10 ET by JDWAP- 23 illegals arrested at airport using fake security badges
"The investigation identifies a vulnerability that could compromise national security, while bringing criminal charges against individuals who built an illegal work force into their business practice," Brown
said. ...
...Much of the investigation centered on the airport security badges issued by the Department of Aviation, said U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald. Agents found that 110 of the 134 badges issued to Ideal Staffing workers did not match the individuals who carried them, he said.
The discrepancies were first noted in March by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspector, Fitzgerald said.
"If we are to ensure public safety, we must know who has access to the secure areas of airports," Fitzgerald said. "A fundamental component of airport safety is preventing the use of false identification badges, and punishing those who commit or enable such violations." ...
Mr security, Patrick J., who after making our country a safer place by ridding it of Mr Libby, now is forced to deal will real challenges.
Call Mr Spitzer and ask if you need to wait until after the election before handling this.
JDW
Sen Clinton: Distinguished Founder of Media Matters
Unless they were driving, I
November 8, 2007 - 12:10 ET by JimboUnless they were driving, I don't think Spitzer would care!
Leon says "By the way, I'm not afraid of fat people, I'm repulsed"
Truth Monger Says - "Both are religions [Christianity & Islam], yes - with the same percentage of terrorists."
R1
November 8, 2007 - 12:23 ET by JDWWhy is driving Spitzer's primary objective?
JDW
Sen Clinton: Distinguished Founder of Media Matters
Today's JPFO alert...
November 8, 2007 - 12:10 ET by sarcasmoAnd people still ask why I like these guys & GOA better than the NRA...A clue is below, or I can distill it to one word. Principles.
JMR
Rally online with fans of Dr. Ron Paul.
November 9nd, 2007
JPFO ALERT: THE JEWS OF IWO JIMA
Let us remember Veteran's Day on the 11th but also as we do so, be
aware of the need to be broad in our acceptance of all faiths and
ethnicities within our fighting forces. February this year 2007
marked the 62nd anniversary of the beginning of the battle for Iwo
Jima, in which some 1,500 Marines were Jewish.
After the battle was over, Rabbi Gittelsohn who was awarded three
service ribbons, was asked to deliver a memorial sermon by his
friend the Division Chaplain. The majority of Christian Chaplains
were however against this, objecting to a Rabbi preaching over
predominantly Christian graves. Gittelsohn, not wishing to
embarass his friend decided to not preach then after all.
He did however deliver his now famous eulogy to a modest audience
of about 70 attendees, including three protestant chaplains who
boycotted their own service in opposition to bigotry. On this
Veteran's day we ask you to go and view the page in this link -
http://www.jewsingreen.com/home/weblog/comments/the_jews_of_iwo_jima
/ - and enjoy the stirring words which are as relevant now as they
were then.
- The Liberty Crew
The company that I work for
November 8, 2007 - 13:46 ET by BruzillaThe company that I work for has a large veteran population, and our Diversity council hosts a veterans network where we can work together as vets to help in the community, help the troops, etc. I joined this group right after I was employed, but resigned just a few months later after I learned that our annual Veterans Day observance was going to be to honor hispanic vets. In my opinion, a vet is a vet, regardless of whether he's white, black, hispanic, etc., and singling any group out violated the spirit of commaraderie that vets have. We all served together, we all fought together, and we should all be honored and remembered together and not based on what religion we are or our ethnicity.
By the way... Marines suck and the Navy rules!
I've been trying to promote
November 8, 2007 - 13:51 ET by TruthMongerI've been trying to promote that here on NB as well:)
bravo!
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What???
November 8, 2007 - 14:17 ET by sunandsteelNo you havent. You have been trying to get people to join with islam by trying to tell them its the same thing as Christianity. Big difference between that and veterans.
Texas has a population of nearly 21 million people, all of whom are ashamed to be from the same state as the Dixie Chicks. (IMAO.us)
TM's promo... I'm sick of
November 8, 2007 - 14:28 ET by Clear thinkerTM's promo...
I'm sick of hearing about your Islamic friends that are concerned with how we react to them. So here's an idea...
Send these friends of yours here to state their case. We can discuss this with then just like we do with anyone else, with dignity and respect... unless they start to attack us.
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Bruzilla-
November 8, 2007 - 14:08 ET by rx4musicBeing married to a Navy Commander and the son of a career Marine (I was born into the Marines!), I'm a little conflicted with your assertion regarding Navy vs. Marines... (even though my wife knows where my loyalties lie ;^) ). I know it's still a little early, but, Happy Birthday to the Corps. And, thanks to all servicemen and women everywhere for your service to our country. Hooraahhh!!
Amen to that
November 8, 2007 - 15:28 ET by ricklailI served in the Army during Vietnam but didn't go there. I have a son in law that is a Marine. The other son in law is a reserve corpsman with the Naval Reserves. He is currently assigned with a Marine unit in Johnson City, TN. Both have been to Iraq and both look to have to go back.
I put my 1st Cav decal on the back of wife's car. She has gone crazy. She has all kind of Marine Corps stickers there now. She even bought a US Marine tag. I told her I didn't feel right driving around proclaiming to be a Marine.
You know why I like the Marines over the Navy? They have bigger balls. If my daughters send us pictures after this weekend's Marine ball I'll post them.
Happy Birthday Marines.
I would not put up with that hispanic vets thing either. We all did what we did for country. Duty, Honor, Country. This We'll Defend.
Southern by birth, Tarheel by the grace of God!
Religion
November 8, 2007 - 12:19 ET by JDWCBS- Homeless man uses church phone to call sex hot line
...On Monday, when the church treasurer stopped by again, she found Macnair in the basement of the building, in an area used as a nursery for children, and he was again on the phone.
This time, however, she did call the police, who determined Macnair used the phone to call phone sex hotlines, like the ones that advertise in various newspapers.
Local residents were shocked and disgusted. ...
Donations: Imagine a cellphone for Christmas.
JDW
Sen Clinton: Distinguished Founder of Media Matters
If Hillary were president,
November 8, 2007 - 14:20 ET by sunandsteelIf Hillary were president, this poor soul would have his own house and his own phone to call phone sex lines. George Bush doesnt care about phone sex patrons.
Texas has a population of nearly 21 million people, all of whom are ashamed to be from the same state as the Dixie Chicks. (IMAO.us)
XXX
November 8, 2007 - 12:37 ET by JDWSKY- Stripper sent to HS mistakenly: Spanks teen
...The pupil's mum had ordered an agency to give her son a "surprise" on his 16th birthday - and the teacher had even agreed to film the prank.
But it all went wrong when the unnamed company sent a stripper dressed as a policewoman instead of a "gorillagram" - in what it called a booking error.
One witness told reporters: "She asked the lad to stand up, which he did, and told him he had been a very naughty boy because he hadn't been doing his homework. ...
Imagine the rest.
Our education system seems to have no limits.
JDW
Sen Clinton: Distinguished Founder of Media Matters
8th of Novmeber 1965
November 8, 2007 - 13:22 ET by ricklailI heard the song by Big and Rich, The 8th of November, this morning. For those of you that don't know what happened that day go here from Blackfive. I was only a sophomore in high school.
Take the time to read the story and as Blackfive says raise a glass for the 173rd Airborne.
My cousin Bobby Abernathy was a member of the 173rd. He was not there that day. Here is his page from THE WALL
ROBERT WILLIAM ABERNATHY
SP4 - E4 - Army - Regular
173rd Airborne Brigade
Born on Monday, August 11, 1947
From ROCKVILLE, MD
-->
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Aug 18, 1967
Casualty was on Mar 4, 1968
In DARLAC, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS
Body was recovered
RIP Bobby
Cheers to Bobby and those who served...
November 8, 2007 - 13:57 ET by rx4musicRick- my nephew is currently with the 173rd and was one of the first group to jump into Iraq when the war started. He is currently home going through S.F. school after his 3rd deployment. They are teaching him Arabic... He'll be back there soon.
Bobby's b-day is also close to mine. I will raise a glass to him and his brothers on my next one. He will not be forgotten. RX
Blackwater
November 8, 2007 - 13:06 ET by JDWWP- Blackwater cleared
…U.S. officials were "overwhelmingly convinced" that the Blackwater guards acted appropriately, based on information they had provided, according to the diplomatic security official. He spoke on condition of anonymity because a joint U.S.-Iraqi commission is investigating private security matters, including previous Blackwater shootings. Shortly after the Feb. 7 incident, the official said, the U.S. Embassy briefed an Iraqi government official and invited him to discuss the matter further, but the embassy never heard from him again.
Under State Department rules for the use of force, security contractors are authorized to use deadly force only if there is no safe alternative and the guards or the people they are protecting face "imminent and grave danger." The Blackwater guards said they came under fire from the building and responded, the security official said.
"The embassy conducted a review of the circumstances surrounding the whole shooting incident and essentially what happened is, after going over all the reports, interviewing all the personnel that were involved in it, talking with people that were coming back in the motorcade, they concluded that the actions of the security team fell within the approved rules," the official said.
"To say Blackwater was the only source of information for this investigation is completely false," the security official added. U.S. officials declined to say who else was contacted as part of the probe or to provide any details about the assertions of Blackwater guards that they came under fire. ...
This is a five page article, the remainder of which is spent criticizing Blackwater.
JDW
Sen Clinton: Distinguished Founder of Media Matters
Clearly a cover-up,
November 8, 2007 - 13:21 ET by Roger the ShrubberClearly a cover-up, sponsored by Halliburton, concocted by Chimpy McHitler, Darth Cheney and the neo-cons.
Rog... You left out
November 8, 2007 - 13:29 ET by Clear thinkerRog...
You left out Rush!
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Yesterday
November 8, 2007 - 13:35 ET by JDWOT- Late last night I read the market-to-market response someone had.
I do not know what he is saying.
Somehow he is referring to the index where the dollar does not buy what it used to.
A devaluated dollar has created more affordable products for foreign purchasers. Exports rose over 16% in the third quarter, more than double the second quarter. International sales have increased.
Consumer spending and business investment are up. Our economy reflects all of this.
I am unsure why he brought it up.
JDW
Sen Clinton: Distinguished Founder of Media Matters
Taking Mika's Head Off
November 8, 2007 - 13:14 ET by Gat New YorkThis morning Joe Scarborough got obviously angry and seemed to want to figuratively take Mika's head off over Gail Collins inappropriate op-ed in today's NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/08/opinion/08collins.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
It is worth viewing if someone has a link to that exchange early this morning.
Collins starts her op-ed with:
Back in mid-2001, when Mayor Rudy Giuliani was busy committing adultery, lurching into his divorce and third marriage and rooming with a gay couple he promised to marry as soon as the law allowed, who among us would have imagined that one day he would be endorsed for president by Pat Robertson? Truly, Sept. 11 changed everything.
al-Qaeda
November 8, 2007 - 13:14 ET by JDWNYT- America forces al-Qaeda from Baghdad
American forces have routed Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia, the Iraqi militant network, from every neighborhood of Baghdad, a top American general said today, allowing American troops involved in the "surge" to depart as planned. ...
SUCCESS!
JDW
Sen Clinton: Distinguished Founder of Media Matters
awesome:) Partner
November 8, 2007 - 13:21 ET by TruthMongerawesome:)
Partner with Islam and the NiceBelievers respect police:)
China's biological warfare against the USA
November 8, 2007 - 13:34 ET by SouthJersey1953How long will it be before someone notices that all these 'toys' and other items made in China that are causing injury and/or death to our children just might be intentional 'biological warfare' against us?
Okay.....granted that the moonbats won't pick it up until they can prove that Bush has his hand in it somewhere......
(not a bad conspiracy theory to kick around, though!)
No RINOs in '08 - Mike Huckabee is the best choice
Or maybe...given that
November 8, 2007 - 17:06 ET by dscottOr maybe...given that Christmas sales represent 50% of a retail company's profit for the year, in conjunction with Iran talking up its nukes to spike the price of oil, it's a conspiracy to put the economy into recession ????
Paranoia is an important part of any juicy conspiracy theory - They're out to get the US!
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. dscott's corollary: The line between malice and stupidity is called depraved indifference.
A tip
November 8, 2007 - 14:00 ET by JDWWP- Iowa Waitress's Tip For Clinton
...The waitress who served Clinton, Anita Esterday, said in an interview that aired on NPR on Thursday that she had not gotten a tip. She also said publicity surrounding the visit hurt her at a second job, where her hours had been cut. Clinton made Esterday - a single mom working two jobs at low pay - into an icon of her campaign speeches after meeting her at the greasy spoon.
Brad Crawford, manager of the Maid Rite, said that a tip was left and a bill was paid.
"If the money didn't get dispersed properly, that happens sometimes," Crawford said. "Hillary didn't lay it on the counter."...
Next time care about her and leave a tip.
JDW
Sen Clinton: Distinguished Founder of Media Matters
Border Fence
November 8, 2007 - 15:39 ET by dscottTo date, there have been 270 miles of pedestrian and vehicle fencing constructed along the Southwest border, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said in a Tuesday briefing to reporters about progress being made to secure the border.
By the end of 2008 Chertoff said he expects to have 670 miles of border barriers erected, as long as Congress continues to appropriate money for construction.
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/AmandaCarpenter/2007/11/07/border_fence_update
Will wonders never cease???? 2007 has not been a good year for lib Dems.
And the best part is this, A twofer: here's a poke in the eye to the econuts!
Since border fence construction began, DHS has been challenged by environmental groups, like Lawyers for Defending Wildlife and the Sierra Club, that claim barriers hurt wildlife and wetlands. Chertoff has used waiver authority granted to him by Congress to trumps local environmental laws in order to install fences in Arizona and California.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. dscott's corollary: The line between malice and stupidity is called depraved indifference.
Funding quietly removed from Border Fence
November 8, 2007 - 16:09 ET by RJLast night on Lou Dobbs there was a segment about a DemocRAT committee that has just, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, removed 3 Billion dollars from the approved funding for the Border Fence.
It has been taken from a bill that was passed 95 to 1.
So far, I've seen nothing about this elsewhere in the media. Anyone see anything?
RJ...
November 8, 2007 - 16:16 ET by Clear thinkerIf this is true, this should be made a HUGE STORY!
Dems weak on security, AGAIN!!!!!!
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Not only did they remove the money from the fence, CT,
November 8, 2007 - 16:22 ET by RJbut, according to Dobbs, they left in ALL the pork-barrel earmarks, including money for a golf course.
gaggle
November 8, 2007 - 16:02 ET by ooramp