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And it came to pass, in the eighth year of the reign of the evil Bush the Younger (The Ignorant), when the whole land from the Arabian desert to the shores of the Great Lakes had been laid barren, that a Child appeared in the wilderness. The Child was blessed in looks and intellect. Scion of a simple family, offspring of a miraculous union, grandson of a typical white person and an African peasant. And yea, as he grew, the Child walked in the path of righteousness, with only the occasional detour into the odd weed and a little blow.
Is the media marriage moving towards an ugly divorce? Has the ether finally worn off, and press members once enamored with the illusion that was the Obamessiah are now recognizing there's nothing underneath the nicely pressed suit? ns
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Swooning Over Princess Obama
July 25, 2008 - 10:41 ET by GothampcIn addition to the above article, I also want to point out Melanie Phillips' article which equates Obama with Princess Diana.
http://www.melaniephillips.com/articles-new/?p=602
also a good article
July 25, 2008 - 11:37 ET by SouthJersey1953thanks for the link. I enjoyed it (but not as much as the "He ventured forth...")
Thanks for the link, G
July 25, 2008 - 11:47 ET by Cape ConservativeMs. Phillips now has a new subscriber to her column!
If only ONE member of our press corps would stop kneeling at the altar of this false messiah and give us a breath of fresh air...
The below is just a small portion of some great British insight!!
"To be fair, there are signs that light may be beginning to dawn in America. Despite — or perhaps because of — the saturation media coverage of Obama’s world tour, his poll numbers are showing no bounce."
Melanie Phillips, A Voice of Logic
July 25, 2008 - 12:10 ET by GothampcIf you haven't read her book "Londonistan" it is definitely worth getting a copy from the library. She is a Brit who is not happy with Muslims taking over the UK. Her articles are always logical and well written. Many of the ways that Britain has capitulated to the Muslims are things that we are beginning to see in the US.
Ms. Phillips was one of the first to report that when Prince Charles becomes king, he wants to change the monarch's title to "Defender of the faiths" and that he plans to have two coronation ceremonies, one for Church of England and one that Muslims can attend.
Goth....I hope that...
July 25, 2008 - 13:34 ET by BEGRUNTQueen Elizabeth lives till she's 110, depriving that dull twit of a son from ever gaining the throne. He is an elite, dull, not too bright, wanna be, and to further pander to the muslims will be the final nail in Englands coffin. If he had ANY honor, he would abdicate in favor of his son William.
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
God save the Queen.
July 25, 2008 - 13:45 ET by GothampcGod save the Queen. (Because her son will hand the throne over to political correctness).
That is a great
July 25, 2008 - 13:55 ET by motherbeltThat is a great article.
Phillips comments that Obama does nothing to disabuse people of the idea that he is a Messiah.
She is right. In fact, he plays into it. How else are we supposed to interpret his "This is the moment" attitude? All the wonderful things that were going to happen because "this is the moment." What moment? The moment when he unofficially became the Democratic nominee. Oceans receding, plantet healing, people finally being taken care of......(Are you listeneing Bill Clinton??? Even YOU did nothing!!)
His "We are the ones" schtik is just a thin veil for "I am the One." It's the Imperial "we". The only reason others get a share in it is because they are smart enough to recognize HIM.
I am so glad that I have been busy with family and grandchildren visiting, and so have not seen all the swooning coverage. Because even the bits I have seen here have me running for the duct tape!!
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Obama; Anti-Christ Type
July 25, 2008 - 10:50 ET by ricklailAfter his speech yesterday in Berlin it left no doubt in my mind that Obama is a type of the anti-Christ. (I said a type. No one knows for sure.)
What do I base it on? People slobbering all over him and worshipping him. (Call it what you want but I call it worship when people look to a man for their hope.) His call to remove “walls” between Christians, Muslims and Jews. (No true born-again Sprit filled Christian would ever accept Islam or even mention it.) His idea of a one world united-re: one world government like the EU. (If any of you know anything about Robert Muller this is a page right out of his one world playbook, World Core Curriculum Manual. Also see his “citizen of the world” comment. ) Did I happen to mention being a liar too? (The walls were was brought down in Belfast when actually more walls have been built.) He is black. (This may be a stretch but Jer. 13:23 reads: Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spots? If you run the word leopard in the Bible it refers several times to this beast.)
No one is going to change my mind. I just see too many signs of this. All I am doing is taking Biblical prophesy and matching it to what is happening with the rise of Obama. Remember again I said a type of the anti- Christ because even the angels do not know who this person will be.
Be kind to your kids. They'll be choosing your nursing home.
Throughout history
July 25, 2008 - 11:08 ET by 10ksnookerMarxism was thwarted by Christianity.
The cult of personality is a German speciality.
"Did I happen to mention
July 25, 2008 - 11:09 ET by ckc1227"Did I happen to mention being a liar too? (The walls were was brought down in Belfast when actually more walls have been built.)"
I wouldn't say this makes him a liar. Unless he knew more walls had been built, it just makes him wrong.
Now, saying he is on the banking committee when he isn't IS a lie.
He reminds me of Satan, the
July 25, 2008 - 11:44 ET by Dan The Man 2He reminds me of Satan, the smooth talk and just enough of the truth to get people to believe. The uniformed are lapping it up. Reread Genesis.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Me to Dan. Kinda makes me
July 25, 2008 - 11:52 ET by bassndudeMe to Dan. Kinda makes me look for a past head wound. Or for one in the near future.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Bass
July 25, 2008 - 12:17 ET by ricklailThe head wound has me baffled. Is it physical or mental? As you say it could be future. I often heard that if JFK had lived just imagine how he would have been revered.
Be kind to your kids. They'll be choosing your nursing home.
rick
July 25, 2008 - 12:19 ET by bassndudeMakes one pause and think, dont it?
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
If only
July 25, 2008 - 10:50 ET by BodiniIf only it were ether, there might be a glimmer of hope that the marriage might end. Unfortunately, the media is on a never-ending trip with ectasy and the Messiah is and always will be king. After all, adoration of an empty suit by a band of empty suits is nothing new ... hence long live Algore!
"Is the media marriage
July 25, 2008 - 10:59 ET by ckc1227"Is the media marriage moving towards an ugly divorce? Has the ether
finally worn off, and press members once enamored with the illusion
that was the Obamessiah are now recognizing there's nothing underneath
the nicely pressed suit?"
Until the media here in the States start mocking him, I'll have to say no.
Mocking
July 25, 2008 - 11:02 ET by saw the lightThe column by Baker was hilarious, especially the part of the network anchors cheering, "hosannah" and waving palm fronds. I can just see it (and no doubt they would!). The sad part is that some will read it as glowing praise for the messiah. Andrea Mitchell, anyone? Or will she say that it was McCain that put Carla Bruni in Paris to tempt the messiah?
I think it's too
July 25, 2008 - 11:20 ET by Hero SquadI think it's too over-the-top brilliant satire to be seen as anything other than that.
Even if someone took Baker's column literally as glowing praise, the first person they showed it to would no doubt think them a fool and let them know it.
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
a masterpiece
July 25, 2008 - 11:47 ET by SouthJersey1953In my opinion, it was a masterpiece. I already forwarded it to all I know!!!!
My favorite line: "The Great Prophet Algore of Nobel and Oscar, who many had believed was the anointed one, smiled and told his followers that the Child was the one generations had been waiting for."
I note at the preaching in Berlin
July 25, 2008 - 11:06 ET by 10ksnookerAmerica stands for freedom, liberty, spreading democracy, helping others less fortunate to become something, make something of their lives, contribute.
The Obama sermon was all about Marxism.
Coal power plants and DDT factories would do more to help Africans than any amount of handouts.
I predict Americans won't buy the Marxism.
Blast from the past ... "History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce." -- Karl Marx. We are now at the farce part.
The Woodstock Generation
July 25, 2008 - 11:13 ET by Gothampc"I predict Americans won't buy the Marxism."
Unfortunately many baby boomers don't see this. Many are trying to recreate a JFK administration and trying to recreate the utopia of John Lennon that they weren't able to establish in the 1960s.
America stands for
July 25, 2008 - 11:48 ET by HermanoAnd of course, Obama is all about CHANGE!
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America stands for . . .
July 25, 2008 - 12:19 ET by DoktorFrankenHermano -
BINGO!
Is the Chicken Man Story True?
July 25, 2008 - 11:07 ET by Dr_LibertyIs it true that if you eat at KFC a giant mutated chicken man will put you on a stick and set you on fire?
<insert witty signature here>
Now we know the secret to
July 25, 2008 - 21:07 ET by Hero SquadNow we know the secret to why the Colonel's chicken is so tender and juicy... waterboarding!
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
Oh, and he's a Democrat.
July 25, 2008 - 11:07 ET by UphillKwame allegedly assaults a cop.
If it were anyone else the mug shots would not be pretty.
another Democrat
July 25, 2008 - 11:21 ET by Andantehttp://www.nationalenquirer.com/update_john_edwards_affair_criminal_complaint_filed/celebrity/65209
If JE were a Republican the MSM headlines would be screaming "McCAIN'S VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE CAUGHT bla bla bla..." Oberidiot would be orgasmic, Matthew's leg would be tingling but, Edwards is a Democrat....crickets chirping once again, sigh
"Why can't I just eat my waffle?" -- Obama
Which
July 25, 2008 - 17:00 ET by Uphillled to this. Poor KK.
He's a Democrat, ya know.
And it gets better...
July 25, 2008 - 21:34 ET by UphillPelosi stumps for Mama Kilpatrick.
No wonder Detroit is in the toilet. It's the good ol' gal network.
That's my southeastern Michigan report for the day. Goodnight.
Its gonna be wonderful
July 25, 2008 - 11:09 ET by Captain RepusI can hardly wait. I have visions of everyone wearing those cool looking white togas (the girls look great in them), romping in glee, no children, no elderly and bountiful fruit growing everywhere. All of the girls are blond Scandanavian in appearance with angelic clear complexion.
Suddenly the sound of a loud klaxon horn and everyone walks to the base of a huge rock-like structure. Massive stone doors open and a number of the beautiful people walk into the structure. When an adequate number have entered, the massive doors close, those inside never to be seen again. Muffled sounds from inside resemble those of feasting on flesh. Everyone slowly walks back to resume their life of bliss and plenty.
But wait, I notice noone of color in the area. Maybe he is observing from high above as he operates controls, smiling with pleasure that he is taking care of all the Eloi throughout the world.
Yup, it's gonna be great.
You know
July 25, 2008 - 12:07 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarThat pic of Helen Thomas shown the other days does look like a Morlock.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
Edwards affair continues...
July 25, 2008 - 11:12 ET by sarcasmoNow it's an Enquirer reporter criminal complaint. This is just the kind of "drip drip" publicity that'll keep the bad jokes coming, I hope. PM of article text coming to you know who, in order to foil the great firewall.
JMR
The tax & spend drug war looks racist in the real world.
I may be mistaken, but I
July 25, 2008 - 11:17 ET by Captain RepusI may be mistaken, but I believe Adolph Hitler drew similar, if not larger crowds of German worshippers a while back. In fact, I think many of the promises made by Obammy were a lot like those of Adolph. It has all the drippings of a master race to me, although the blond hair and blue eyes will have to go.
It would be fun to read
July 25, 2008 - 11:23 ET by Cape Conservativesome comparisons of similar points made in Hitler's speeches with this recent Obama "masterpiece"
You are not alone!
July 25, 2008 - 17:39 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou are not alone!
"Waiting for the Messiah or Someone Like Him"
July 25, 2008 - 11:21 ET by NorthCoasterI read the whole article and thought, what a hoot. Every twist and turn of the Neo-Biblical story fits recent events and the campaign P.R. of Barak Obama!
The anointed one has arrived!
"Waiting for The Electrician or Someone Like Him"--Firesign Theatre Comedy Album c.a.1975
North, the Dims remind me of the Monty Python movie
July 25, 2008 - 11:30 ET by jefflebowskithe Life of Brian where the people mistake a comman man as the Messiah. When Brian denies that he is Jesus, a man says, "you ARE the Messiah...I should know...I've followed a few."
Obama is just the current "Messiah" to the unwashed left masses and Eurotrash. There will be more.
Jeff Lebowski
www.angrywhitedude.c...
Multi-Culturalism / Waiting for the True White Brother
July 25, 2008 - 11:56 ET by DoktorFrankenWagonmaster:
Here, Injun, want some fire-water?
Native American Elder #1:
No, we were warned by our elders not to drink anything that would make us weak or silly.
Settler #1:
HA! HA! - Put it in their well!
Native American Elder #1:
That's not a well, it's the eye of the Holy Serpent Mound on which you're standing.
Settler #2:
It's a beaut!
Native American Elder #2:
No, it's a mound.
Settler #2:
And right purty too... Can you move it?
Native American Elder #1:
But why?
Wagonmaster:
Railroad's comin' through - - - right now!
excerpt by Firesign Theater
RRROckefeller
July 26, 2008 - 04:11 ET by Cool ArrowRockefeler
Hymphrey Humphrey
Nixon Nixon.
(Take a tip from a cop who does)
Twice tragedy ovrtook him. Fanny Henderson, a farm servant, who later became his wife, died of consumption.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE
Does..........Wolf in
July 25, 2008 - 11:29 ET by charlietexasDoes..........Wolf in sheeps clothing mean anything to anyone???
He's pretty scary..
mom
listen y'all
July 25, 2008 - 11:40 ET by candanceI was telling RD here yesterday about my friend in England. She told me this was coming. Apparently Obama has treated some of the European/UK media the same as he treated The New Yorker and they're getting annoyed.
This friend of mine is a flaming lib who hates the war in Iraq and thinks Bush should be impeached. When I asked her about Obama's speech in Berlin, she actually said "so he can draw a crowd to give a rousing speech in Germany - Hitler did the same."
The MSM is only showing us the adoring fans, the folks who love him, the good parts. But apparently not everyone in Europe is buying it.
Still with that said, I don't look for Americans to wake up until it's too late. At work I see little old ladies coming in with Obama T shirts - nothing from the BBC could dissuade them. My money still says he will win the election, either fair and square, or in the court of public opinion like Al Gore.
"Tingles" Matthews
July 25, 2008 - 11:40 ET by JeffC...Let's all start referring to MSNBC's Chris Matthews as "Tingles".
Just a suggestion.
I agree, Tingles it is.
July 26, 2008 - 03:33 ET by RukusI agree, Tingles it is. That sends a tingle up my leg! LOL!
"Nuke 'em 'til they... oh hell, just shoot 'em!"
Oh, Great One!
July 25, 2008 - 11:42 ET by DoktorFrankenI'll be waiting for Barama to heal the earth after he gets rid all of the protections (military, warheads, walls) that keep us, and Israel, from being overrun by IslamoFacists. If he is not working directly for Islam then he is certainly paving the way for their domination of our (once great) society.
Globalization of the United States (other than how it pertains to trade), it's laws, culture, and it's peoples has got to be the most dangerous path we could ever take. Who gives a rat's butt what the world thinks about America? Especially Europe. That "Kumbyah" crap is for drug addled, over-the-hill hippie types that wouldn't know reality even if it sliced their head off with a K-Bar.
Place our Democrat Presidential hopeful in that vast left-wing "they just don't get it" group. Perhaps, though, he does get it. Perhaps he knows exactly what he is doing - and for who he is doing it. It certainly is not for freedom loving Americans that give their unending thanks to all of the service men and women that have given us that freedom. You know, the same military people that Obama (and fidiots like him) ignore or view with scorn.
But he can sure shoot hoops!
Forgive my naivete, but
July 25, 2008 - 11:42 ET by QueenMumForgive my naivete, but isn't Nancy "Stretch" Pelosi the Speaker of the House? And as such, isn't she answerable to others outside her own constituency? Well, I just found out that if one attempts to e-mail Ms. Pelosi from the Congressional website, one is informed that she only accepts such correspondence from constituents. In contrast, although John Boehner is not my congressman, he has accepted and answered my e-mails as well as forwarding regular newsletters.
There are no boundaries to the arrogance of the likes of Pelosi.
This Mornings Economic News
July 25, 2008 - 11:45 ET by billbAfter hearing this morning's economic news, I hope McCain will be apologizing to Phil Gramm and pleading with him to come back to his campaign!
London-Oz flight bombed?
July 25, 2008 - 11:49 ET by Jack BauerCheck out the pic of the hole on the Jumbo that, miraculously, didn't kill 350 passengers en route to Australia.
Though the claim is that a door popped loose. As they do!
http://www.thesun.co...
Hey Jack, It looks to me
July 25, 2008 - 12:03 ET by HermanoHey Jack, It looks to me that this was not a bomb. While we do not have the greatest looks at it, I do not see any residues from a bomb. Of course, I could be wrong. It is, however, miraculous that the plane and passengers survived. Have a great weekend.
The Newsbusters Comments Crew: Saving the Environment - One Ribeye at a Time! h/t Dr_Liberty
Jack&Hermano, the pictures show luggage hanging out of the hole.
July 25, 2008 - 14:09 ET by upcountrywaterWhat's interesting is that all luggage is placed inside air-freight containers, then these containers are loaded on to 747aircraft..
Looks like the cargo container rupured also.
That hole is next to the center fuel tank.
Great save, as good as Aloha flight 243
Liberals62%
IranianUranium
Lucky to be alive seems to
July 25, 2008 - 14:14 ET by Jack BauerLucky to be alive seems to be made for this save.
Talk about using a lifetime's luck in one hit.
Better than saving it for a
July 25, 2008 - 14:21 ET by MassConservBetter than saving it for a rainy day though. :-)
Great High Priest
July 25, 2008 - 11:48 ET by CellaWatch out if you have been made holy by the word.
If you keep on singing Republican hymns after you have received the truth, there is something about a raging fire somewhere on a mountain in a football stadium in Denver.
no forum but needs to be said
July 25, 2008 - 12:23 ET by MrDebaterWell, the day has come that every intelligent Republican knew was inevitable. The desperate attempt for the dems in congress to finally get even for the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Hearings have started this morning that will pave the way for impeachment of George Bush. Smart Republicans knew that dems would never rest until they got even. Since 9-11 the dems have been lying and distorting the facts, slowly building the lies till they have finally become truth to the uninformed public. So now the circus begins...the last 6 months of the Bush administration are going to become the biggest circus of loony dems(suffering from Bush derangement syndrome) doing everything possible to impeach before it's too late...the dems are going to make code pink look like a knitting club. I can't wait....maybe after the dems are exposed the public will come to see that with dems...the party and the power come before country and honor.
You don't understand. Us
July 25, 2008 - 12:29 ET by Cureboy675You don't understand. Us democrats are trying to obtain a goal we've secretly had for years: A Dick Cheney Presidency.
That's the only explanation I can come up. Because otherwise its a big fat waste of time to try and impeach a man who is going to be out of office in less than six months.
I am hardly a fan of George W Bush. But honestly, there are more important things these crackheads in Congress should be worrying about.
Distraction
July 25, 2008 - 12:45 ET by expatriotCure,
As a bit of a cynic I give the dhimmocrats a little more credit for seeming to do stupid things at dumb times. Obambi is a weak candidate when you really look at him and the dhimms know this. Impeaching Bush, or rather at least holding hearings will distract the uninformed Americans and allow Obambi to keep sounding smart while reading a teleprompter. On his own he will commit Hari Kari.
True. That is a good
July 25, 2008 - 13:04 ET by Cureboy675True. That is a good point. If people are obsessing over whether or not Bush will be impeached there won't be as much attention paid on the presidential race.
I would just hope that the American people had the sense to say "Who gives a damn?"
If this starts becoming the lead story each night, I will be very disappointed in the media and the Congressional crackheads.
It will be a lead story
July 25, 2008 - 13:29 ET by expatriotCure,
The MSM is invested in denegrating the Republican party. They have not figured out that the Republican party is not totally conservative. Look at McCain. Conservatism drives them nuts because conservatives take care of themselves and don't look to anyone for a handout or assist.
They will make this the story of the year and keep running it. Just look at what they have focused on before with Republicans and the passes they give to the dhimms. And yes I am being disrespectful to the dhimms. Anyone who will sell out America is deserving of derision and disrespect.
OK. Well I wouldn't say I
July 25, 2008 - 14:35 ET by Cureboy675OK. Well I wouldn't say I am selling out America. And I think sometimes people need a "handout" or some assistance in order to get back on their feet. My mother certainly did.
But if you need to disrespect me because of those beliefs...Proceed.
well cureboy
July 25, 2008 - 14:44 ET by candanceAs I've said on here before, there's a difference between needing a boost to get yourself going and relying on the government to solve everything for you.
Like, say, passing out "economic stimulus checks" every six months to get the poor to depend on them. This is communism in its most basic form: forcibly taking money from the successful to give it to the others. If they really wanted that money to stay in the economy they'd just leave more of it in our paychecks to begin with, and not go through this song and dance of collecting it to pass it back out.
It doesn't have anything to do with stimulating the economy. This is flat out buying the votes of the poor and getting them used to a crutch from the government. Get them so dependent on that check they won't think twice about taxing the rich. THIS is the kind of government handout we are opposed to.
And for every Democrat supporting the new checks, I better not hear another word about the deficit cause you know very well our government doesn't have an extra billion dollars lying around to do that.
Candace, I agree with
July 25, 2008 - 15:04 ET by Cureboy675Candace, I agree with you. The rebate checks are pointless. My entire check was spent on gas money to drive around the country going to Cure concerts. The only thing I stimulated was the oil companies...And the last I heard, they weren't exactly hurting. And if the point that was trying to be made was about that, then I agree.
But the argument I often hear that welfare is somehow Marxist and evil and only useful for people who don't bother to take care of themselves...That infuriates me. Because there are some people who wouldn't survive without it.
I don't want to get into a long self-pity, looking-for-sympathy sob story. But for my mother, things suddenly changed in my family and she needed it or else we would have been homeless. It was never something she was proud of. And she only took it until she could afford to take care of us on her own, which involved working two jobs, mind you. And in later years she taught us to turn around and help other people who were down on their luck.
And then to hear something like "Well only Conservatives believe you have to take care of yourself". Whatever the hell that means. Sorry...Very sore spot for me.
and therein lies the difference
July 25, 2008 - 15:18 ET by SouthJersey1953"And she only took it until she could afford to take care of us on her own" That is it. We don't have a problme with people that use welfare the way your mother did. We have problems with the ones that WILL NOT work because they can 'get it free' by staying home. There is a HUGE difference.
Oh I don't disagree with
July 25, 2008 - 15:31 ET by Cureboy675Oh I don't disagree with you. There are definitely people that abuse the system.
Perfect example: Last June we had a nasty storm come through that cut power to 30% of the city for a couple days. The wise people of FEMA decided, a couple weeks later, to issue $200 worth of food stamps to anybody who had food that spoiled because of the power outage. And what did you need to collect these food stamps? A picture ID and signing a form saying you lost food. That was it.
Well you can guess what happened. Lines...In multiple locations...That streteched for hours. Thousands of people. It went on for days. It was one of the most disappointing things I have ever seen.
One of my neighbors works for the state of Nebraska...And she told me people would call asking, "Where do I go for the food stamp giveaway?" Food stamp giveaway. Unreal.
So absolutely the entire system needs to be reformed and improved. There will always be people who will take advantage of the system...If you let them.
But I don't believe that government assistance itself is inherently wrong.
Yes!!
July 25, 2008 - 15:46 ET by candanceBy golly you're on your way to becoming a Republican yet. ;) Go tell that story on DKos and watch them attack you for making up lies.
I spent much of my younger days working in customer service and I saw that stuff all the time. People taking government rebates for electric bills and spending half the cash on smokes and booze. People using foodstamps to buy lobster, shrimp, steak, organic fruit, stuff I couldn't afford myself. I know a couple who get their check every month, party nonstop for a week, and then beg for food at churches until the next paycheck.
Personally, I think everyone who supports our current welfare state should be forced to work in a grocery store for six months so they can see the abuse themselves. All too often people think you're exaggerating.
And it infuriates me because so many others go hungry for not knowing how to work the system.
Ugh. I tried going on
July 25, 2008 - 16:06 ET by Cureboy675Ugh. I tried going on those liberal websites. A few of those people just plain scare me. The conspiracies that they think you guys have got going on...Jeepers!
I mean, honestly, why did you guys pay Monica Lewinsky to seduce Bill Clinton? That's just dirty pool! :)
This "she needed it or
July 25, 2008 - 15:21 ET by Dan The Man 2This "she needed it or else we would have been homeless" is exactly the problem. There is no shame in being destitute or homeless. My family was this way in my formative years for well years. Taught me self reliance and fortitude, might have taught you a thing or two as well.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Your family was homeless?
July 25, 2008 - 15:35 ET by Cureboy675Your family was homeless? Living on the streets?
I was six. My sister was not even a year old. That would have definitely taught us some fortitude.
My mom and I were living
July 25, 2008 - 16:19 ET by Dan The Man 2My mom and I were living what nowadays you would term "on the streets" from age 2 to 7. We sometimes had places to flop and sometimes we lived out of cars or at friends houses. It was hard, but like I said I learned valuable lessons.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
I understand
July 25, 2008 - 15:39 ET by candanceThe problem with welfare is that theory is so far from reality. I think a lot of conservatives would be more supportive if the system was really used for temporary relief until someone got working again. But in the real world, stories like yours are few and far between. 80% of welfare recipients are lifetime members who encourage their children to learn how to deftly use the system. And whenever conservies talk about reforming the blatant abuses, all the sudden we're being mean to the poor. No it's not about being mean to the poor - it's about having accountability so the most is gotten out of every tax dollar. Yes there are exceptions to everything, but cureboy you have to understand that your mother *was* the exception. So don't get too upset when conservies rail against welfare. We don't always have time to stop and add a disclaimer.
Thanks Candace. And I'm
July 25, 2008 - 15:53 ET by Cureboy675Thanks Candace. And I'm sorry if I got overly sensitive about it.
Believe me, I get plenty upset about the people who are on the system for years and years and don't even care or choose to do anything about it.
Personally, I don't even know how a person could have no sense of pride that they would want to live off somebody else while they do nothing. Absolutely foreign to me. I will never understand that. I could never live off the system if I knew I didn't have to. I mean, its just a pride thing.
explanation
July 25, 2008 - 16:08 ET by candanceYou talk about it being a matter of pride, but that's the basic premise that has disappeared. There's no shame or stigma to it anymore.
You heard your friend tell you about all the folks who enthusiastically called about getting free foodstamps. No guilt. No shame. No one stopping to wonder where that money comes from.
These people sincerely believe they are owed something. Democrats have done a fantastic job of painting the wealthy as evil Monty Burns who deserve to see money taken away from them.
CB, do you mean more
July 25, 2008 - 13:35 ET by Dan The Man 2CB, do you mean more dissapointed?
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Cloture
July 25, 2008 - 12:13 ET by JDWSenate invokes cloture on housing measure: Fannie/Freddie
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Anyone read the article
July 25, 2008 - 12:30 ET by bassndudeAnyone read the article comparing Bush to Batman? I thought it was rather correct. It rings of truth.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121694247343482821.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Interesting article, Bass.
July 25, 2008 - 12:43 ET by MassConservInteresting article, Bass. It may have helped me find a new author, too.
I'll have to remember to look for the writer's "Empire of Lies" when I go to the bookstore.
I thought so Mass
July 25, 2008 - 12:46 ET by bassndudeDraws some interesting parallels, dosen't it?
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Indeed, it does.
July 25, 2008 - 13:05 ET by MassConservIndeed, it does.
You found a good one
July 25, 2008 - 12:58 ET by expatriotGood job Bass,
The article was spot on and hit the nail on the head. How many cliche's can I fit in to describe it?
Obama vs. McCain...thoughts?
July 25, 2008 - 13:50 ET by kj.444http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=aXLIlaf_2bbhd2AIUDxZkkIA_3d_3d
This Edwards thing is getting funnier and funnier
July 25, 2008 - 14:02 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarhttp://www.foxnews.c...
From what the hotel security guard is stating, Edwards was pretty shaken up by being "caught".
And this guy was their possible nominee ... LOL.
Looks like the story is getting legs.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
MAd-boy Kucinich is getting his Impeachment chance
July 25, 2008 - 14:06 ET by c5thenThey are debating his Impeachment article of President G.W Bush in the Judiciary Committee today.
With any luck, this will end like Mike Nifong's persecution of the Dule Lacross players.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
Being from the Cleveland area
July 25, 2008 - 14:22 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarI've watched this buffoon bankrupt a city then take his brand of stupidity and lunacy into Washington (as if there was not enough of it there, anyway).
Yes, he's brought to you by the same ignorant type of constituants that brought us Louis Stokes and Stephanie Tubbs Jones.
Kucinich's 10th District gene pool needs to be drained.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
Iggy, I always wondered why
July 25, 2008 - 17:35 ET by Roger the ShrubberIggy, I always wondered why Cleveland keeps voting in douches like Kucinich, and would love to hear a hometown view.
Pittsburgh has had it's fair share of political idjits, too.
Just think, Ig. Halfway between us (in Youngstown) was this mental giant.
Gaffer
July 25, 2008 - 14:51 ET by JDWThe mistakes Obama has committed would have crushed any typical republican
Media bias?
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It's time, once again, for
July 25, 2008 - 17:40 ET by Roger the ShrubberIt's time, once again, for Jihadi Bloopers!
Jhadi Bloopers
July 25, 2008 - 18:12 ET by Cool ArrowDid you hear the one about the elephant who had diarrhea?
It's all over town.
sic semper Jihadi
From your site Rog
July 25, 2008 - 21:38 ET by general companySee what the dweebs in Iran are chapped about now
http://youbeenblinded.com/womens-olympic-events-too-sexy-for-iranian-television/
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Hello, OSHA?
July 26, 2008 - 10:52 ET by HermanoIs OSHA investigating this?
The Newsbusters Comments Crew: Saving the Environment - One Ribeye at a Time! h/t Dr_Liberty
I hate Kucinich
July 25, 2008 - 18:13 ET by MrDebaterbut that little troll has a BEAUTIFUL wife! I guess money Can buy happiness....he's got the girl, now if he could only destroy Bush....the little troll would be in heaven!
I have a little
July 25, 2008 - 18:19 ET by MrDebaterstatue of Obama on my dashboard...he looks so cool stuck to my dash with his arms outstretched....unfortunately I just rear-ended the guy in front of me...so much for the messiah saving me....hmmm
→ MrDebater
July 25, 2008 - 18:24 ET by Cool ArrowYour vehicle must be possessed by the Larry Sinclair demon.
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Yea, that "thrill in the
July 25, 2008 - 21:41 ET by general companyYea, that "thrill in the leg sucks,,,, while your driving
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Who reads NewsBusters?
July 25, 2008 - 18:41 ET by Cool ArrowOn Juy 4th I Posted
McCain's latest ad, (though not referencing Gay Marriage is "Obama goes both ways"
On July 18th I posted a series of apocryphal writings about the Obamessah. Today, a column?
Coincidence? So what!
I accept this sincerest form of flattery.
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Just in from AP: Obama's
July 25, 2008 - 20:44 ET by stratmanJust in from AP: Obama's Wailing Wall written note taken and revealed. Rabbi says it is wrong but AP blithfully reports the contents and image of the note.
Alledgedly, the note was taken by a Jewish seminary student, the type of person who would know how wrong it would be to take the note in the first place!
While the written word is usually more formal, "Obama's" prose are so unlike his spoken words that it reeks of ghost writing.
I SMELL A RAT!
http://www.yahoo.com/s/923567
Sidenote: The purported note appears to be in too good a condition. The edges are crisp, without any wear on any side from rubbing against rock/sand. Maybe it's just poor image quality or Obama didn't work it too hard into the Wall.
RRAM Tough!
↑ WIKIMEDIA
July 26, 2008 - 07:41 ET by Cool ArrowA couple of days ago a thread asked what today's Media should be called.
Any thoughts as to why it shouldnt be WikiMedia?
Highly trusted? Overly relied upon?
<addendum> Just googled it. It's taken.
WICCAMEDIA?
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How about WackyMedia? Has a
July 26, 2008 - 08:01 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsHow about WackyMedia? Has a kind of cartoon flavor to it.
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Keep the ILLEGALS out, join NumbersUSA to send free faxes to your reps.
WakkaMedia
July 26, 2008 - 08:25 ET by Cool ArrowA little hint of Wiki with a pinch of Nazi.
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question for Noel
July 26, 2008 - 11:35 ET by sarcasmoWould you be in favor of increased margin requirements for all speculators, or just oil speculaltors? Some of us feel the CFTC has been failing for quite a while on precious metals, for example. My official prediction is an eventual failure to deliver just like we saw earlier in London for copper, followed by an increased budget for the CFTC despite their failure to listen to people like me or Ted Butler...
JMR
The tax & spend drug war looks racist in the real world.