Not really trying for a correction but I had read the following from an old article today and I couldn't help but think that the only reason 'rising super powers' would look to the US is to see what else they can get. Too much news get me cynical.
"The world has not always managed such global power transitions well. In this case, however, the existence of nuclear weapons and the lack of colonial aspirations among many rising countries could help deter the kind of foreign policy adventurism among competing great powers that yielded two world wars in the 20th century. Conversely, the lack of a unifying ideology, the anticipated inward focus, and the limited shared interests of the rising great powers will hinder the formation of an international bloc independent of the West.
Ironically, the authors project that demand for American leadership should remain strong and perhaps even rise as nations look to Washington to balance threatening great powers, curb terrorism and WMD proliferation, and lead efforts to manage global problems like climate change -- even as U.S. global capabilities decline."
A person may be won over with logic and reason but the masses must be bought with spectacle and platitudes. - 2008 Elections
Grand Forks ND just set daily low records for Sunday and Monday nights. Obama should remind them that they can't burn any more coal because it might cause them (and us) to warm up a little. Yep, shallow minds can't think deep thoughts. Go Obama. Go Gore! Drive us right down the tubes -- as you surrender in Iraq, BTW.
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That is my hometown, and -30 is not uncommon, though anything lower certainly is.
When I was a kid, the Park Board policy was that we had to hold hockey practice outside in our local city park until the cold got to -30 degrees fahrenheit. Frozen feet were not uncommon.
How do you know it is -30? Because spit freezes before it hits the ground....
Anyone else picturing Algore slipping shares of GIM into the back pockets of all these clowns? I'm waiting for the record cold to hit here and drive up my power bill and the other shoe is getting ready to drop with carbon credits to be applied and paid for by power company customers. I hope the Chinese enjoy the proceeds of their carbon credit sales.
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill
Excellent idea. I do think there won't be too much fuss over it, though. I think the idea is to say, screw it, let Obama and the Dems figure it out, they have it all now, so we are going to let them figure it out by themselves. I do hope they at least protest it, but I feel certain they will lose this arguement, quickly.
Bringing the government in to run Wall Street is like saying, "Dad burned the dinner, let's get the dog to cook." PJ O'Rourke
They fail to say HOW repairing roads and bridges, and "investing" more in schools, etc will get us out of recession.
This, like calling global warming a "national security issue" is just another excuse to force socialism upon this country. And too many people will buy it, because they think when time are tough, everyone should be equally miserable!
'supposed to be going green'???? How does the government justify more/better roads, which would mean more travelers (read gas users) while we are supposed to be riding on trains and busses?
OR, does it mean we should all be buying cars, SUV's, that are painted green?!?
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dadV
just feels that way. Duluth, Minnesota. Another town in northern MN had 40 below. I leave my gas guzzling SUV running all day in hopes to warm the place up a bit!! AG sux. I am a believer in karma, and these liberal wack jobs wil get there's some day.
I should have seen this coming, but I can't believe Hitlary drug Chealsea into the hearing today. Please, no more of this daughter. It is disgusting. This "family" in disguise doesn't fool me.
Will she be flying on all of the diplomatic missions her mother makes? If so, who is going to keep an eye on Bill?
How can we stand another four (or eight) years of this trio?
Get used to her, she is being groomed. She will be in office, before you know it. I am willing to put serious money on this one. I predicted this several years ago, and Bill said back during the election that she was the most talented politically of the three of them, and would be a great pol.
Bringing the government in to run Wall Street is like saying, "Dad burned the dinner, let's get the dog to cook." PJ O'Rourke
....got to the new administration's position on Afghanistan yet?
Afghan Conflict Will Be Reviewed
President-elect Barack Obama intends to sign off on Pentagon plans to send up to 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, but the incoming administration does not anticipate that the Iraq-like "surge" of forces will significantly change the direction of a conflict that has steadily deteriorated over the past seven years.
Maniacally Stupid Messengers, would be my first attempt. I only suggest this since "reporting" is no longer a requirement for anyone on the air or in print. Truth has also been suspended, while fiction or opinion is now considered journalism. Criticism is used for anyone who disagrees, fawning for similar 'feelings'.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dadV
Obama doesn't want a 'Secretive Intelligence Agency', so he wants a Congress who has a 9% approval rating to know everything Panetta is doing. You know people like Maxine Waters can keep secrets.
Obama doesn't want little darlings like Islamic Terrorists to suffer any discomfort - Obama wants little defenseless babies denied any aid or medication if they have the Audacity to survive an abortion.
Obama wants to punish excellence and reward failure, by transferring money from those who make good decisions to those who make bad decisions, all for the 'Common Good'.
Seems we've already seen his hopes and changes. We are going to go from a great country, populated by Average Joe's, to an average country, populated by taxed joe's. We'll no longer be a leader, but just one of the crowd - UNTIL, the next election.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dadV
This notion of The Common Good ... how does that work again? Isn't that what is supposed to be going on in China, yet they have more millionaires than any other nation in the world?Why did this notion of The Common Good get rejected in East Germany and the Soviet Union?
If conservatives are RIGHT, then liberals must be WRONG.
Apparently, the Alabama NAACP have their knickers in a twist because the Inaugural parade includes some southern belles, namely the Azalea Trail Maids
(h/t Drudge)
They say it "reminds" them of slavery.
"These are not just regular costumes. These are the costumes that remind someone of the plantation in Gone with the Wind," Edward Vaughn said in a phone interview.
Heretofore, all mention or depiction of anything connected to that era of American history will be banned, (and Gone With the Wind burned, both book and movie) I guess, lest someone be "reminded" of slavery.
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Has anyone, especially Republicans, brought up the fact that her appointment is unconstitutional? Article II Section 6. I don't give a tinkler's damn about lowering her salary. The Constitution states nothing about lowering salary.
No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time: and no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office.
I think that just means she can't be a Senator and Secretary of State simultaneously. I think resigning as Senator to take the new position would be Constitutionally acceptable. There's certainly plenty of precedence for elected officials resigning to accept cabinet posts.
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If you want to be listed in the NBs book of world records you have to post this at least 29 more times. I tried to post this earlier but I keep getting knocked off the site.
This morning the Atlanta newspaper tells the story of a wounded soldier from Lagrange Georgia who has qualified and become commissioned as an Engineer Second Lieutenant in the active Army regardless of the fact he is missing an arm.
This story is a mandatory lesson in discipline and desire with the following excerpts I find fascinating.
Last month, Ingram became the first severely wounded soldier from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to become an officer. The new lieutenant, once an enlisted scout in the National Guard, leaves for Fort Benning today for training to prepare him to lead soldiers in battle -- possibly in Afghanistan.
"I might have to try a little bit harder than everyone else, but I get the same results," he said. "I'm in better shape now than when I had two arms..."
Col. Michael Pyott, a military science professor at North Georgia College & State University, where Ingram studied finance and completed the ROTC program, said Ingram was a trailblazer. "We'd never seen such a case before. Everyone recognized it was special."
Ingram likens his life to a long, grueling infantry road march. You carry a heavy load, your feet ache, your hands swell up -- and all you think about is the next step.
Pyott, the military science professor, said Ingram's is a story of sheer perseverance.
"It took him seven years to get a college degree through a deployment, a severe injury. That says a lot about Richard as an individual."
Somewhere along the way, Ingram realized he was meant to be a soldier. On Dec. 13, he took the oath of office as a second lieutenant. He will eventually lead an engineer platoon in the 10th Mountain Division and likely see war again in Afghanistan.
Before that, he wants to complete Airborne school and Ranger school, the toughest endurance and fitness course in the Army.
For an amputee to master either course is "almost an insurmountable challenge," said Fort Benning spokeswoman Elsie Jackson.
But as his friends and family already know, if anyone is up for the impossible, it's Richard Ingram.
Anyone wanna lay odds that the next movie showing an Iraq Veteran will show a depressing view of personal defeat rather than the inspirng view laid out by Ingram?
I sure hope he makes it. I have seen others with all their limbs wash out of OCS. I went one time to Benning to look at the training. Too physical for me.
Actually, he has passed OCS has been commissioned and is on his way to the first half of his OBC course work. He will do the first six weeks of OBC at Benning, then immediately move to the Engineer Basic Course at Leonard Wood.
Personnally, I think he has already MADE IT, just in the effort.
Since this is an Open Thread I will take this opportunity to thank NewsBusters once again for being here and doing the great work that you do. Since 95% of the U.S. news media is BS and biased, this site, and others like it, are a necessity for an actual 'Free Press'
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as we move forward, looking for economic traction, its time ti identify who was in deed responsible. As i watch MSM report GWB is responsible for all that is wrong with our economy. its time for congressional hearings, with Barney Frank, Chris Dodd and Frank Raine's to explain what went wrong. its time for the truth to surface.
point two for debate: who is qualified to be a Senator or Congressman. during the good times i could be in office, however when things are running amuck, are these folks at the helm qualified to govern and lead us back to stability. I think not.
as with doctors /lawyers being a Senator/Congressman is not popularity contest, we need the super qualified.
Time for all you "community organizers" out there. Every day the drumbeat increases warning us of the impending Public Pension Crisis. We all have suffered during this economic collapse. Not so for public workers. Their life style continues unchanged on the backs of the taxpayers. At a time like this ALL things change. Ira's,CD's, all types of savings go down in value. Obama says, "Everyone has to give" Your local government uses the excuse that they are bound by a contract. That's BS! Now for what we can do.Many of us pay our real estate taxes to our mortgage company. Change that and pay it yourself. Organize enough homeowners in your town to refuse to pay any tax increase this year. This would only work if enough people cooperate. If only a few people do this they will be prosecuted and the rest of us should stop complaining! Your local government would have a hard time staying out of the news if 100 homeowners stuck together on this.
I believe it has to do with the plot uncovered by the FBI. They found that keyboards made by the POS computer mfg. co. in China, distributed through the Libsrdum co. in the People's Republic of Berkeley are programmed to revolt on Jan 13. Initial simptoms are double posts and missperling of wurds.
His choice for Treasury Sect didn't pay his taxes. He has been in debt to the IRS for years. Also, he had a domestic servant that was not properly documented.
He is qualified to be US Secretary of the Treasury, but he cannot pay his taxes and he doesn't know his help is an illegal alien.
I feel better.
If conservatives are RIGHT, then liberals must be WRONG.
This story hits so close to home....this is my home town school - hence my screenname "patriotmom" comes from the Pace High School Patriots....This is an outrage in our small community. Both of my girls graduated from this wonderful - Florida Grade A - school in the past three years. Most of these complaints are unfounded. There are several Christian clubs that meet before or after school hours and they used these clubs as an example of teachers "preaching". There is never an event where a teacher has lead the prayer and there was no prayer at the football games. The few prayers were limited to graduation and to baccalauerate(sp) which is a religious service itself. The complaint was also about using a local large church for school events. This is a small community and the school has no auditorium. The local church offers up their 2000 seat sancturary for awards nights and such. There were not prayers at any of these events. I am so upset, we have such a good school with great teachers and parents and two unnamed children can turn everything upside down.
Just to add one more item to my rant above....The ACLU tried a few years ago to stop the school from offering a voluntary elective Bible class. The class did not teach any religion but was basically a study of the bible in a history context. The teacher was prepared and had all the study guides and lesson syllabus ready for them and they failed to get the class stopped. The ACLU has had it in for the school since they they failed and now they have finally succeeded in finding a judge that will single out the school. A local newscaster in the area made this observation this morning, he said you can have a prayer at a presidential inaguation with millions watching but heaven forbid if you have a student lead prayer at a high school graduation where there may be 3000 people.
My heart goes out to you...to all of us all over this country to what is being done by a handful of people in these schools, or communities depending on the lawsuit/subject...they know they have the powerful ACLU that we tax-payers end up paying also via congress, (I used to have a link about that, may still) anyway, like I said above it is truly beyond maddening, I cannot really post my anger or outrage here without being banned.
Just wanted to let you know...my blood boils when the enemy wins...again.
Who would have ever thought years/decades ago these lawsuits, from a cross, a nativity scene, the Constitution, prayers at a game or graduation, Christmas Carols ect would ever be something we would EVER have to worry about in the country, and of course the very words Merry Christmas.
The devil at work...period.
Just my two cents.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~Rush Limbaugh
I appreciate your kind words. I too am very concerned about our country and the direction in which we are headed. My children have moved on to a large college and are ready to face the liberalism that hits them in the face everyday. If nothing else, this event has caused many students that probably didn't think much about the prayers before to think about them now. Many of them are upset and maybe this will spurn them to grow up and be activists for the cause....Maybe some good will come out of this... Thanks again
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John Kerry declared Global Warming a National Security Issue
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:05 ET by PopularTechI just watched the senate hearings for Hitlery and Kerry went into a rant about global warming being a national security issue - God help us all.
20/20: Give Me a Break: Global Warming (Video) (8min)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is Not Pollution
The new administration worries about GW...
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:11 ET by Prester John...while Russia, North Korea, Iran, al-Qeda, Venezuela, and China worry about the United States.
Sounds reasonable to me.
Prester John
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:50 ET by AgnosticThey are not worried anymore. They see opportunity and they are figuring out the best way to take advantage of that opportunity.
A person may be won over with logic and reason but the masses must be bought with spectacle and platitudes. - 2008 Elections
I stand...
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:54 ET by Prester John...corrected.
Makes one wonder what our friends at NSA think about the conversations they're listening in on.
Prester
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:20 ET by AgnosticNot really trying for a correction but I had read the following from an old article today and I couldn't help but think that the only reason 'rising super powers' would look to the US is to see what else they can get. Too much news get me cynical.
http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/article.aspx?id=2968
"The world has not always managed such global power transitions well. In this case, however, the existence of nuclear weapons and the lack of colonial aspirations among many rising countries could help deter the kind of foreign policy adventurism among competing great powers that yielded two world wars in the 20th century. Conversely, the lack of a unifying ideology, the anticipated inward focus, and the limited shared interests of the rising great powers will hinder the formation of an international bloc independent of the West.
Ironically, the authors project that demand for American leadership should remain strong and perhaps even rise as nations look to Washington to balance threatening great powers, curb terrorism and WMD proliferation, and lead efforts to manage global problems like climate change -- even as U.S. global capabilities decline."
A person may be won over with logic and reason but the masses must be bought with spectacle and platitudes. - 2008 Elections
Grand Forks ND just set
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:23 ET by ThisnThatGrand Forks ND just set daily low records for Sunday and Monday nights. Obama should remind them that they can't burn any more coal because it might cause them (and us) to warm up a little. Yep, shallow minds can't think deep thoughts. Go Obama. Go Gore! Drive us right down the tubes -- as you surrender in Iraq, BTW.
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a Soldier. - My barber
This: That is my
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:56 ET by BDThis:
That is my hometown, and -30 is not uncommon, though anything lower certainly is.
When I was a kid, the Park Board policy was that we had to hold hockey practice outside in our local city park until the cold got to -30 degrees fahrenheit. Frozen feet were not uncommon.
How do you know it is -30? Because spit freezes before it hits the ground....
Where the H is my duct
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:32 ET by motherbeltWhere the H is my duct tape!!!
Before you know it, raising taxes will be a national security issue!
That's their justification for everything they want.
But keeping suspected terrorists at Guantanamo is NOT a national security issue!
Anyone else picturing
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:33 ET by Hunter12Anyone else picturing Algore slipping shares of GIM into the back pockets of all these clowns? I'm waiting for the record cold to hit here and drive up my power bill and the other shoe is getting ready to drop with carbon credits to be applied and paid for by power company customers. I hope the Chinese enjoy the proceeds of their carbon credit sales.
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill
Call Your Senators - Oppose the Second $350 Billion Bailout
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:12 ET by PopularTechSenator Inhofe: Call Your Senators - Oppose the Second $350 Billion Bailout
Call Your Senator - U.S. Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
Email Your Senator
Arrogant Conceit: Obama Thinks He Can Reform The Economy (John Stossel, ABC News)
There's No Pain-Free Cure for Recession (Peter Schiff, The Wall Street Journal)
Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure (Murray N. Rothbard, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Economics)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is Not Pollution
Thanks, PT
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:19 ET by thebutlerdiditExcellent idea. I do think there won't be too much fuss over it, though. I think the idea is to say, screw it, let Obama and the Dems figure it out, they have it all now, so we are going to let them figure it out by themselves. I do hope they at least protest it, but I feel certain they will lose this arguement, quickly.
Bringing the government in to run Wall Street is like saying, "Dad burned the dinner, let's get the dog to cook." PJ O'Rourke
Read your link to "Arrogant
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:39 ET by motherbeltRead your link to "Arrogant Conceit....."
They fail to say HOW repairing roads and bridges, and "investing" more in schools, etc will get us out of recession.
This, like calling global warming a "national security issue" is just another excuse to force socialism upon this country. And too many people will buy it, because they think when time are tough, everyone should be equally miserable!
mb, but aren't we
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:46 ET by FastEd'supposed to be going green'???? How does the government justify more/better roads, which would mean more travelers (read gas users) while we are supposed to be riding on trains and busses?
OR, does it mean we should all be buying cars, SUV's, that are painted green?!?
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Update
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:21 ET by MOONSTRUCK23 BELOW ZERO in my neck of the woods!! This is without wind chill.
I wish al bore would come up here, and stick his tongue on a flag pole!!
. . pants on fire!!!
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:42 ET by FastEdCan't be - didn't get the memo on global warming, did you??
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
-23??
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:51 ET by SickofLibsYou posting from Antarctica!?
No
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:06 ET by MOONSTRUCKjust feels that way. Duluth, Minnesota. Another town in northern MN had 40 below. I leave my gas guzzling SUV running all day in hopes to warm the place up a bit!! AG sux. I am a believer in karma, and these liberal wack jobs wil get there's some day.
" . .liberal wack jobs wil get their's some day."
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:38 ET by FastEdIs Hell a vacation destination for those folks, or a perm residence?
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Moonstruck...I've felt your
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 19:36 ET by bigtimerMoonstruck...I've felt your pain already...who knows more may come to us also...
I more than share your sentiments about algore or one more person using the term global warming, greening, climate change ect .
we got piled with snow, broke records also in my neck of the woods...waiting for insurance adjuster in fact, it got that bad here.
Planetary emergency my arse!
Stay warm and safe/
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT and Moonstruck
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 19:44 ET by cocodrieI'm down here praying for y'all.
Algore can't get his tongue on a flagpole. His stomach will keep his tongue two feet away from it.
coco
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 19:56 ET by bigtimerAlgore can't get his tongue on a flagpole. His stomach will keep his tongue two feet away from it.
ROFL!
Now if we could just do something with him keeping it in his mouth...like constantly biting it.
Anything!!!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Amen BT
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 20:11 ET by cocodrieAmen BT. Just so long as none of that methane gas we has stored up escapes. He could destroy us all.
Jesus loves you.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:21 ET by LynnI should have seen this coming, but I can't believe Hitlary drug Chealsea into the hearing today. Please, no more of this daughter. It is disgusting. This "family" in disguise doesn't fool me.
Will she be flying on all of the diplomatic missions her mother makes? If so, who is going to keep an eye on Bill?
How can we stand another four (or eight) years of this trio?
Chelsea speaks well of YOU, Lynn
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:25 ET by StarAZWhy shouldn't she come to her mother's confirmation?
Lynn
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:25 ET by thebutlerdiditGet used to her, she is being groomed. She will be in office, before you know it. I am willing to put serious money on this one. I predicted this several years ago, and Bill said back during the election that she was the most talented politically of the three of them, and would be a great pol.
Bringing the government in to run Wall Street is like saying, "Dad burned the dinner, let's get the dog to cook." PJ O'Rourke
tb.... Exactly....That's
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 19:38 ET by bigtimertb....
Exactly....That's the plan Stan!
The Clintoons will never go away.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Has the French speaking one and Hillary...
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:29 ET by Prester John....got to the new administration's position on Afghanistan yet?
Afghan Conflict Will Be Reviewed
President-elect Barack Obama intends to sign off on Pentagon plans to send up to 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, but the incoming administration does not anticipate that the Iraq-like "surge" of forces will significantly change the direction of a conflict that has steadily deteriorated over the past seven years.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/12/AR2009011203492.html?hpid=topnews
If the increasing the number of troops won't make a difference then why is BHO going to send them?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Hillary is speaking on
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:39 ET by general companyHillary is speaking on Capital Hill. She sounds like a big time cool aid drinker
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Can we try a new name for our friends
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:40 ET by FastEdin the media?
Maniacally Stupid Messengers, would be my first attempt. I only suggest this since "reporting" is no longer a requirement for anyone on the air or in print. Truth has also been suspended, while fiction or opinion is now considered journalism. Criticism is used for anyone who disagrees, fawning for similar 'feelings'.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Don't exclude FOX from this
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:51 ET by mattmDon't exclude FOX from this group. They, along with ABC,NBC,CBS,CNN etc...all refused to air an ad challenging Odumbo's (Barry Sotero's) citizenship.
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=85587
mattm... Amen...and then
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 19:40 ET by bigtimermattm...
Amen...and then some.
It has been beyond despicable.
Our Constitution is done in so many ways in my opinion.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
It seems some Obamanistas....
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:40 ET by Prester John....don't appreciate the costumes the folks from Alabama plan on wearing in the inaugural parade.
Alabama NAACP criticizes use of Trail Maids in Inaugural Parade
Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) -- They're part of a long standing tradition that will soon become a part of Presidential history.
The head of the Alabama NAACP, however, wants Mobile's Azalea Trail Maids to stay home on Inauguration Day, claiming the group reminds him of slavery.
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=9655036&nav=menu33_2
Looks like I picked a heck of a time to quit drinking.
I prefer Obamatrons....they
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:05 ET by motherbeltI prefer Obamatrons....they are definitely "mind-numbed robots."
Obama and Liberal 'Cognitive Dissonance'
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:42 ET by Retired GeekCognitive dissonance occurs when someone tries to hold two diametrically opposed views as reality.
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Obama want us to buy American made cars to save the Autoworkers Union.
Obama doesn't want us to drive those cars so the planet can be saved.
Obama wants to spend money on bridges and highways that he doesn't want us to drive those cars on.
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Obama doesn't want a 'Secretive Intelligence Agency', so he wants a Congress who has a 9% approval rating to know everything Panetta is doing. You know people like Maxine Waters can keep secrets.
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Obama doesn't want little darlings like Islamic Terrorists to suffer any discomfort - Obama wants little defenseless babies denied any aid or medication if they have the Audacity to survive an abortion.
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Obama wants to punish excellence and reward failure, by transferring money from those who make good decisions to those who make bad decisions, all for the 'Common Good'.
RG - good points
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:44 ET by FastEdSeems we've already seen his hopes and changes. We are going to go from a great country, populated by Average Joe's, to an average country, populated by taxed joe's. We'll no longer be a leader, but just one of the crowd - UNTIL, the next election.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
The Common Good ???
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 18:53 ET by LionKingThis notion of The Common Good ... how does that work again? Isn't that what is supposed to be going on in China, yet they have more millionaires than any other nation in the world?Why did this notion of The Common Good get rejected in East Germany and the Soviet Union?
Apparently, the Alabama
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:44 ET by motherbeltApparently, the Alabama NAACP have their knickers in a twist because the Inaugural parade includes some southern belles, namely the Azalea Trail Maids
(h/t Drudge)
They say it "reminds" them of slavery.
"These are not just regular costumes. These are the costumes that remind someone of the plantation in Gone with the Wind," Edward Vaughn said in a phone interview.
Heretofore, all mention or depiction of anything connected to that era of American history will be banned, (and Gone With the Wind burned, both book and movie) I guess, lest someone be "reminded" of slavery.
All our traditions will be
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:56 ET by SeashellAll our traditions will be outlawed sooner or later because someone gets offended.
Phil Graham was right: "We have become a nation of whiners".
We can't even have a "Christmas" tree anymore.
But it's just fine and
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:08 ET by motherbeltBut it's just fine and dandy if the Chosen One wants to pretend he's Lincoln.
<gagging>
Oddly, I envisioned the
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 14:04 ET by Roger the ShrubberOddly, I envisioned the Annointed One arriving like this.
But just like the Moses
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:13 ET by motherbeltBut just like the Moses thing it's just fine and dandy if the Chosen One wants to pretend he's Lincoln.
<gagging>
Never forget, Franken stole
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:44 ET by mattmNever forget, Franken stole the election:
Here's proof.
This is a typical example, not an anomaly.
Don't think of it as a steal,
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:49 ET by FastEdthink of it as Government Works Projects - he hasn't had a decent job in years, might as well put him on the payroll of the people.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
If you send your kids to a government school...
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:03 ET by R D Helm...they might just wind up working at BK someday, where they could post signs like this:
http://www.submiturpics.com/images/3fwr48itm0w7s6drdrw1.jpg
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
Meatloaf and Sean Hannity debut last night
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:08 ET by lareeThere is already feedback on Hannity sans Colmes it looks positive.
http://youhavetobethistalltogoonthisride.blogspot.com/2009/01/sean-hanni...
Imus will be on Hannity tomorrow night Wed Jan 14th.
Imus's 77WABC interview this morning of Pete Hamill -who believes that the Obama Presidency is a Seismic Change, I am not convinced below.
http://youhavetobethistalltogoonthisride.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-iri...
Interesting.......!!
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:11 ET by PawpawNJust for the heck of it, I put a search in for George W. Bush on Excite: Here are the top 6 results..........
1.
Obama & Guantanamo
Obama: closing Guantanamo will 'take some time'
Sponsored by: www.France24.com/ [Found on Ads by Google]
2.
Bush Impeachment
Impeachment Process Started on Bush Full Story w/the Free News Toolbar
Sponsored by: News.alottoolbars.com/ [Found on Ads by Google]
3.
George W. Bush - Wikipedia, the free enc...
Main articles: Presidency of George W. Bush, George W. Bush's first term as President of the United States, George W. Bush's second term as President of the ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush [Found on Google, Internet Finds]
4.
President of the United States - George ...
The Oval Office contains speeches and statements of President Bush, a description of policy priorities, biographies, and photo essays.
www.whitehouse.gov/president/ [Found on Google, Internet Finds]
5.
George W. Bush, Jr. - The Dark Side
Opens the doors to highlight GWB's many personal and professional transgressions .
www.realchange.org/bushjr.htm [Found on Google, Internet Finds]
6.
1st Official Obama Coin
A Franklin Mint Exclusive! Own Your Official Piece of History.
Sponsored by: www.obamacoinonline.com [Found on Ads by Yahoo!]
And to top that, I did search of 2 newspaper websites in area and they go to OBAMA sites as #1 also. WHAT GIVES!!
Hillary's confirmation
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:16 ET by ricklailHas anyone, especially Republicans, brought up the fact that her appointment is unconstitutional? Article II Section 6. I don't give a tinkler's damn about lowering her salary. The Constitution states nothing about lowering salary.
No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time: and no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office.
YOU CAN KEEP "THE CHANGE" PALIN 2012
Well, you know, the
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:22 ET by motherbeltWell, you know, the Constitution, to these people, is just a bunch of "guidelines".....
I think that just means she
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 14:33 ET by Hero SquadI think that just means she can't be a Senator and Secretary of State simultaneously. I think resigning as Senator to take the new position would be Constitutionally acceptable. There's certainly plenty of precedence for elected officials resigning to accept cabinet posts.
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Hero's "retro" blog. / "People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
PEBO wants $350 billion in vote-buying cash by his anointing...
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:34 ET by R D Helm...and sadly, George W. Bush has agreed to have it ready for him:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Obama-promises-changes-in-use-apf-14033436...
I have already sent my congressional representatives strongly worded emails suggesting this money not be spent at all.
Have you?
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
been out of the loop and missed something
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:12 ET by SouthJersey1953RD, I've been away from NB for a few weeks. What does PEBO stand for? I got he BO part, but can't figure the PE part.
Thanks.
President-Elect
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:23 ET by motherbeltPresident-Elect
Anyone else having site problems?????
MB
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:36 ET by SeashellYes, annoyingly slow here.
Good evening Seashell
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 16:44 ET by cocodrieIf you want to be listed in the NBs book of world records you have to post this at least 29 more times. I tried to post this earlier but I keep getting knocked off the site.
I said off not up.
God bless
MB
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:36 ET by SeashellYes, annoyingly slow here.
MB
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:37 ET by SeashellYes, annoyingly slow here.
MB
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:41 ET by SeashellYes, annoyingly slow here.
MB
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 14:02 ET by SeashellYes, annoyingly slow here.
(and evidently dupicate posts)
Seashell,
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 16:19 ET by R D HelmLOL-C'mon, fess up. You borrowed Sheryl's computer, didn't you?
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
RD
Wed, 01/14/2009 - 09:13 ET by SeashellActually I was trying to break her record, but I think she remains queen of duplicate posts. ;-)
motherbelt, Drudge linked to us again.
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 16:04 ET by R D HelmLOL-I hate it when that happens.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
Which story?
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 16:21 ET by motherbeltWhich story?
motherbelt,
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 16:27 ET by R D HelmWarner's thread:
SUN-TIMES: Journalists Being Shut Out by Obama...
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
Ah....that was this AM; I
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 16:34 ET by motherbeltAh....that was this AM; I had forgotten about it.
It is based on his current
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:25 ET by BuffNBoneIt is based on his current title, President Elect.
"Fighters are fun but bombers make policy"
What? The Iranians aren't smitten by the messiah?
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:58 ET by R D HelmBut, but, but, I thought once PEBO got elected, the whole world was going to just love us to death:
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/photo//090113/ids_photos_wl/r164...
(h/t: Drudge)
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
GASP
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:53 ET by choselife3xMuslims are racists?! Who knew?!!!
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
Will this be made into a movie? Hell no.
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:06 ET by BDThis morning the Atlanta newspaper tells the story of a wounded soldier from Lagrange Georgia who has qualified and become commissioned as an Engineer Second Lieutenant in the active Army regardless of the fact he is missing an arm.
This story is a mandatory lesson in discipline and desire with the following excerpts I find fascinating.
Anyone wanna lay odds that the next movie showing an Iraq Veteran will show a depressing view of personal defeat rather than the inspirng view laid out by Ingram?
I sure hope he makes it. I
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 14:30 ET by ricklailI sure hope he makes it. I have seen others with all their limbs wash out of OCS. I went one time to Benning to look at the training. Too physical for me.
YOU CAN KEEP "THE CHANGE" PALIN 2012
Actually, he has passed OCS
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 17:01 ET by BDActually, he has passed OCS has been commissioned and is on his way to the first half of his OBC course work. He will do the first six weeks of OBC at Benning, then immediately move to the Engineer Basic Course at Leonard Wood.
Personnally, I think he has already MADE IT, just in the effort.
Open Thread
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:12 ET by DoktorFrankenSince this is an Open Thread I will take this opportunity to thank NewsBusters once again for being here and doing the great work that you do. Since 95% of the U.S. news media is BS and biased, this site, and others like it, are a necessity for an actual 'Free Press'
Thanks, Folks!
Hi Matt, NICE new face to NB!! , some HEAVY traffic today..
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 14:59 ET by upcountrywaterGood lots of traffic, makes it HARD TO POST!
EDIT: I guess I'm getting some BETA stuff on my screen?
This is very interesting? SAMPLE:
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FREEDOM
(D)
as we move forward, looking
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 15:49 ET by JIMMY1660as we move forward, looking for economic traction, its time ti identify who was in deed responsible. As i watch MSM report GWB is responsible for all that is wrong with our economy. its time for congressional hearings, with Barney Frank, Chris Dodd and Frank Raine's to explain what went wrong. its time for the truth to surface.
point two for debate: who is qualified to be a Senator or Congressman. during the good times i could be in office, however when things are running amuck, are these folks at the helm qualified to govern and lead us back to stability. I think not.
as with doctors /lawyers being a Senator/Congressman is not popularity contest, we need the super qualified.
what say you??
allow me to Love America
OH NOOOOOOOOO! PEBO VOWS TO CLOSE GITMO!
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 16:14 ET by R D HelmLOL-Actually, that isn't exactly news, other than PEBO now says he will do it within a week of becoming POTUS.
Wonder what these numbers will be this time next year?
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
Time for all you "community
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 16:17 ET by billbTime for all you "community organizers" out there. Every day the drumbeat increases warning us of the impending Public Pension Crisis. We all have suffered during this economic collapse. Not so for public workers. Their life style continues unchanged on the backs of the taxpayers. At a time like this ALL things change. Ira's,CD's, all types of savings go down in value. Obama says, "Everyone has to give" Your local government uses the excuse that they are bound by a contract. That's BS! Now for what we can do.Many of us pay our real estate taxes to our mortgage company. Change that and pay it yourself. Organize enough homeowners in your town to refuse to pay any tax increase this year. This would only work if enough people cooperate. If only a few people do this they will be prosecuted and the rest of us should stop complaining! Your local government would have a hard time staying out of the news if 100 homeowners stuck together on this.
I keep getting knocked off
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 17:40 ET by cocodrieI keep getting knocked off the site.
I believe it has to do with the plot uncovered by the FBI. They found that keyboards made by the POS computer mfg. co. in China, distributed through the Libsrdum co. in the People's Republic of Berkeley are programmed to revolt on Jan 13. Initial simptoms are double posts and missperling of wurds.
seam heer
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 18:10 ET by misterbillI hair u. I is hafing difugalties too!
akshuly- I habbin pore respons tuday! FBI watchin us--
Yoz muss be wuss
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 18:23 ET by cocodrieYos muss be wuss then mine.. at fust I thogt it wuss me. But ahm only ulgy, but ahm not domb.
Jesus loves you.
Another Obama Winner
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 19:00 ET by LionKingLINK
His choice for Treasury Sect didn't pay his taxes. He has been in debt to the IRS for years. Also, he had a domestic servant that was not properly documented.
He is qualified to be US Secretary of the Treasury, but he cannot pay his taxes and he doesn't know his help is an illegal alien.
I feel better.
In the msm he already has
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 20:09 ET by bigtimerIn the msm he already has got a pass.
My how times have changed...now that it is the ONE!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Can't The Messiah assemble
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 21:39 ET by Roger the ShrubberCan't The Messiah assemble a group around Him that AREN'T douchebags? Is at least one of them without some shadiness in his/her past?
Culture of Corruption, indeed.
So, who is running PEBO's vetting operation? The Three Stooges?
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 22:01 ET by R D HelmGood grief.
Shopping list for tomorrow morning:
5 lbs of popcorn.
1 container of popping oil
Four litres of Coca-Cola
2 750ml bottles Bacardi Gold
2 limes
1 large box BC Powders
It's going to be a fun day. :-)
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
First Amendment abuse
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 19:57 ET by LionKingThe First Amendment takes another beating thanks to a liberal judge. LINK
The ACLU and two teens or
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 20:06 ET by bigtimerThe ACLU and two teens or their parents....undoing the will of the majority...again.
Absolutely MADDENING!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
My Hometown School
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 20:23 ET by patriotmomThis story hits so close to home....this is my home town school - hence my screenname "patriotmom" comes from the Pace High School Patriots....This is an outrage in our small community. Both of my girls graduated from this wonderful - Florida Grade A - school in the past three years. Most of these complaints are unfounded. There are several Christian clubs that meet before or after school hours and they used these clubs as an example of teachers "preaching". There is never an event where a teacher has lead the prayer and there was no prayer at the football games. The few prayers were limited to graduation and to baccalauerate(sp) which is a religious service itself. The complaint was also about using a local large church for school events. This is a small community and the school has no auditorium. The local church offers up their 2000 seat sancturary for awards nights and such. There were not prayers at any of these events. I am so upset, we have such a good school with great teachers and parents and two unnamed children can turn everything upside down.
ACLU
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 20:33 ET by patriotmomJust to add one more item to my rant above....The ACLU tried a few years ago to stop the school from offering a voluntary elective Bible class. The class did not teach any religion but was basically a study of the bible in a history context. The teacher was prepared and had all the study guides and lesson syllabus ready for them and they failed to get the class stopped. The ACLU has had it in for the school since they they failed and now they have finally succeeded in finding a judge that will single out the school. A local newscaster in the area made this observation this morning, he said you can have a prayer at a presidential inaguation with millions watching but heaven forbid if you have a student lead prayer at a high school graduation where there may be 3000 people.
Give to... Stop The
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 20:35 ET by Clear thinkerGive to... Stop The ACLU.com
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Making Fun of AGW http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/
patriotmom... My heart
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 20:40 ET by bigtimerpatriotmom...
My heart goes out to you...to all of us all over this country to what is being done by a handful of people in these schools, or communities depending on the lawsuit/subject...they know they have the powerful ACLU that we tax-payers end up paying also via congress, (I used to have a link about that, may still) anyway, like I said above it is truly beyond maddening, I cannot really post my anger or outrage here without being banned.
Just wanted to let you know...my blood boils when the enemy wins...again.
Who would have ever thought years/decades ago these lawsuits, from a cross, a nativity scene, the Constitution, prayers at a game or graduation, Christmas Carols ect would ever be something we would EVER have to worry about in the country, and of course the very words Merry Christmas.
The devil at work...period.
Just my two cents.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Thank you bigtimer
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 20:49 ET by patriotmomI appreciate your kind words. I too am very concerned about our country and the direction in which we are headed. My children have moved on to a large college and are ready to face the liberalism that hits them in the face everyday. If nothing else, this event has caused many students that probably didn't think much about the prayers before to think about them now. Many of them are upset and maybe this will spurn them to grow up and be activists for the cause....Maybe some good will come out of this... Thanks again
patriotmom.... ...and the
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 20:58 ET by bigtimerpatriotmom....
...and the liberalism will hit them...I know, I've been there with mine.
The best of luck to you and yours.
...to all of us who love this country and what we are/were founded on.
I weep at times from what I hav seen in my lifetime, and so far, it is on a fast-track now.
I pray I am wrong.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh