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- Castro to step down. What will it mean to Cuba as well as for American relations with that nation?
- Clinton campaign accuses Obama of plagiarism. Is this a sign of desperation from the Clintons, or a good tactic?
- Would a sweep today by Obama signal the end for Hillary?
- Huckabee thinks he might be killing his political career by staying in the race. Is he right?
- The chairman of the International Obesity Taskforce wants world leaders to agree on a global pact to ensure that everyone is fed healthy food. Is this a lot of hooey, or something governments can really impact?
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Just One Word
February 19, 2008 - 10:13 ET by CaringwhiteguyTo the Clinton campaign and all those in the media who accuse Obama of plagiarism, I have just one word . . . . GRAVITAS.
The Obama plagiarism tactic
February 19, 2008 - 10:17 ET by tracheostomyThe Obama plagiarism tactic is a total act of desperation. I'm sure if NB was willing to do the footwork, they could accuse the Clinton(s) of the same at one time or another.
Further, Obama's "lifting" of that phrase is pretty good strategy on his part, seeing as how David Letterman has prepped the masses with it for years now.
Obama is a true genius at gaining the idiot vote.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
We've been hearing a lot about change
February 19, 2008 - 10:17 ET by FastEdlooks like there ae 2 sides to that street - especially here in the Blue Garden State
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
And now, today's Shrub
February 19, 2008 - 10:17 ET by Roger the ShrubberAnd now, today's Shrub Report®:
Castro retires. Yawn.
The extremely-non-biased Brookings Institute doesn't want us to hurt the feelings of Islamic whackjobs.
Meanwhile, a Good Samaritan pays the ultimate price for his good deed. National media ignores this selfless act. I guess the media was too busy covering Lindsay Lohan's all-important comments on Heath Ledger's death. Pathetic.
Forty years ago today, "Mister Roger's Neighborhood" premiered on PBS.
Today's Leon's Undisputable Proof that Iraq is Embroiled in Civil War and Iran and Al-Qaeda Have Nothing to Do With It Update.
Speaking of Newsbusters' own huggable Fat Nazi… (trumped by the NB Staff!)
Sweden bans polka-dots. And, in Stockholm, polar bears invade the airport. Judging by the photo accompanying the article, it looks like the Gay Gestapo were there, too.
Introducing: Obama Comedown Sydrome.
Today's Carl Kolchak's Robert Mugabe Update!
Today's Religion of Peace Update.
And, finally, a rock & roll upper/downer today. Upper: Guitar God turns 60. Downer: Leather-Lunger Rock God dies 28 years ago. You can't really dust for vomit…
If I may humbly add..
February 19, 2008 - 10:35 ET by dvdaughtryto the religion of peace update.
and if I may humbly add -
February 19, 2008 - 11:16 ET by TruthMongerand if I may humbly add - Samaritans were "Muslim":)
http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/questions/samaritans.asp
Partner with Islam…
http://progressivemuslims.org/
They were? At swordpoint?
February 19, 2008 - 11:41 ET by Roger the ShrubberThey were? At swordpoint?
http://www.holyspiritinterac
February 19, 2008 - 14:15 ET by TruthMongerhttp://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/questions/samaritans.asp
read, think,
repeat as necessary
i can wait:)
TM, this is insane.
February 19, 2008 - 14:25 ET by tracheostomyTM, this is insane.
There were no Muslims before 600 AD.
Are you trying to imply something? Stop acting so wise and mysterious and just come out and say whatever it is you're trying to enlighten us with.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
→ Trake
February 19, 2008 - 14:29 ET by Cool ArrowNext he'll be trying to tell us Europe attacked the Arab lands before the Arabs attacked Europe.
This revisionism is getting monotonous.
♣ a seal
here's a nice teaser (cue "wise and mysterious" music)
February 19, 2008 - 14:36 ET by TruthMongerThat the Samaritans were separated from and looked down upon by the Jews makes them important in the New Testament. Jesus indicated a new attitude must be taken toward the Samaritans when he passed through their towns instead of crossing the Jordan to avoid them (John 4:4-5), when he spoke with a Samaritan woman, contrary to Jewish custom (John 4:9), and he said a time would come when worshiping in Jerusalem or on Mount Gerazim would not be important (John 4:21-24). When asked whom to regard as our neighbor, Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan precisely because Samaritans were despised.
(FADE OUT)
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But according to truthie's
February 19, 2008 - 14:39 ET by tracheostomyBut according to truthie's theology, we can't be certain of this anyway.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
Don't be too hard on him
February 19, 2008 - 14:53 ET by dvdaughtryDon't be too hard on him Trach. It is just the "fundamentalist" in him.
exactly dvdaughtry
February 19, 2008 - 14:58 ET by candanceOn a lot of these websites, "believe me I'm a real conservative" is the firewall used to stop any questions.
this is truly award winning
February 19, 2008 - 15:00 ET by TruthMongerthis is truly award winning b-slap comedy...
btw this is a family site - you boys go get a room please
finally trach gets one
February 19, 2008 - 15:07 ET by TruthMongerfinally trach gets one right
he was way over-due of course:)
The radical Islamo
February 19, 2008 - 14:42 ET by Dan The Man 2The radical Islamo faciasits are feared more than looked down upon or despised. Basically if the Muslims stop then they wont be despised. Simple isn't it. God basically said be wise as a serpent. He wanted us to know when a serpent is deadly. Jesus is God and is right always and His character never changes. So with that in mind He does not want us to be stupid; you are saying we should be stupid.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
this is way to intellectual for me
February 19, 2008 - 15:06 ET by TruthMongerand i believe un-wise ignorants like me usually spell it "stoopid"
come on Dan - yer a fundie too - so be like Jesus - go hug an islamo-fascist today - they obviously need it
fear not
if God be for us who can be against us
I'm starting to wonder...is
February 19, 2008 - 14:32 ET by TruthMongerI'm starting to wonder...is this really all just about your dis-approving father...? or was it an over-doting and protective mother maybe? peel the onion for us...
LOL Trake
February 19, 2008 - 14:37 ET by candanceTruthie is just getting warmed up. Wait until he tells you how Christianity harbors just as many terrorists as Al Qaeda and poses just as a big a threat to the world.
You know, like the all-powerful KKK, the totally not political IRA, and the massive scale of abortion clinic bombings that are equal to the bombings in London and Madrid.
And then he'll explain how Christians cover up this massive terrorism within their own ranks while disingenuously attacking Islam.
Oh - and in case you didn't know - there were these whole big things called the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition.
and the nazi's too by
February 19, 2008 - 14:58 ET by TruthMongerand the nazi's too
by jove i think you're finally getting it:)
"lol"
Okay. Let's go slow here,
February 19, 2008 - 16:30 ET by Roger the ShrubberOkay. Let's go slow here, since you are obviously mentally-challenged:
"By the onset of Islamic rule, Samaritans were living in an area stretching between Egypt and Syria. Like other non-Muslims in the empire, they had Dhimmi status and were expected to pay special taxes. Conversions to Islam to avoid these and other pressures occurred during that period."
You are a sad, pathetic loser, Tumbler.
oh...ok...now...i...get...it
February 19, 2008 - 18:15 ET by TruthMongeroh...ok...now...i...get...it...
boy, it was so obvious too - sheeshorama
thanks rog:)
I love..
February 19, 2008 - 11:56 ET by dvdaughtryThe "moderate" muslim article from 2004 (!), every time a current, intolorant muslim event article comes to surface.
It makes me =)
started in 2004 - still
February 19, 2008 - 14:14 ET by TruthMongerstarted in 2004 - still going strong:)
Cue Circus Music
February 19, 2008 - 14:48 ET by dvdaughtryGoing so strong you pull the same article over and over again...
You make my work day so much lighter =)
as do u:) nice punt 60
February 19, 2008 - 14:54 ET by TruthMongeras do u:)
nice punt
60 yards maybe...?
Cue Ants Marching...Horah! Horah!
February 19, 2008 - 15:15 ET by dvdaughtryAs do I what? My article was from today. I even had another one not to long ago (I'll find it if need be).
I am not sure what you are refering too?
There is no need for me to punt when I am MARCHING down the field...
here's an older one for
February 19, 2008 - 18:15 ET by TruthMongerhere's an older one for ya:)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/09/20010917-11.html
Split backs, max protect, X Fly, Y In, Z Post
February 19, 2008 - 15:26 ET by dvdaughtryHere's another one.
I'd call that a 60 yard BOMB, but it might not be appropiate considering the people we are discussing.
So I'll call it a PUNT Return instead...
=)
Pitchers and Catchers report in 10 days.
good one, yeah... except
February 19, 2008 - 18:17 ET by TruthMongergood one, yeah...
except only 15% of Islam is in the ME - even fiewer in SA...
oh well...
Yeah, the birthplace of
February 19, 2008 - 19:15 ET by dvdaughtryYeah, the birthplace of Islam--oh well.
See you did it again! Made me =). Just like watching a toddler trying to make the square peg go through the round hole!
Isn't the Wisconsin primary tonight?
February 19, 2008 - 10:18 ET by Dee BunkIt's very depressing for me because I'm going to a concert tonight with a band who are huge Obama supporters and have even done fundraisers for him. At the last show I went to they had a "Barak the Vote" table set up for people to register.
I have no doubt that if Obama wins tonight they will announce it and the place will erupt. It's so depressing and so annoying.
Maybe he'll lose and
February 19, 2008 - 11:21 ET by Hero SquadMaybe he'll lose and they'll be sad.
All the same, you should wear a Bush/Cheyney shirt to the gig. Or at the very least, ask the people at the registration booth if the Republican form is the same as the Democrat form; fill one out and then see if it goes in the same pile as the others.
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
So my guess is that you're
February 19, 2008 - 13:24 ET by goldbarSo my guess is that you're not going down to the casino to see Ted Nugent.
Hillary is going to win
February 19, 2008 - 10:35 ET by ricklailRules, what rules? That seems to be the grist of this article about the Clinton trying to steal delegates. Seems they can't get the superdelegates so they are going after the so called pledged delegates.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
rickl/Rush/Obama
February 19, 2008 - 13:42 ET by bigtimerHi rick...
Great link, I heard or read about this yesterday somewhere too.
The joke about Hillary clinging on to the WH drapes and having to drag her out by her feet when they had to leave...was nothing compared to what this soulless power-hungry political whore will do to win the nomination...along with her impeached partner in tow.
As an aside I heard on Rush today that if this happens and the delegates go against the will of the people that there is some gossip going on out there that Bloomberg would fund a third party with Obama leading the wa along with Bloomie and it would end the democrat party as they know it...it would be interesting whatever happens...that may have been part of that meeting he and Obama had, guess time will tell.
Hi bt & rick......
February 19, 2008 - 15:11 ET by motherbeltHi bt & rick.....I saw the thing about them going after pledged delegates too...in fact Rush led off his show with that today, but I didn't get to hear him actually discussing it.
Rush does keep saying, and said again today, that even if Obama wins the delegates, Mrs. Clinton will be the nominee. I wish he wold opine as to how that will happen. It will be interesting to see how they pull that off, if it comes to that.
PS: I don't put anything past the Clintons. Shoot, in 2000 the Dems had Bob Beckel calling Electors in Florida (and maybe in other states, I'm not sure).... trying to get them to switch their votes to Gore. For Democrats, there is no such thing as "fighting dirty." There is only fighting and winning. They figure if you won't fight dirty, you're not trying hard enough.
Cuba
February 19, 2008 - 10:44 ET by mattmIt could be a revolt against the commies, which the U.S. should openly support and continue to do so until a constitutional republic after our own model is established.
Stubbornly-sticking with a secretly-support-socialism strategy
February 19, 2008 - 10:54 ET by sarcasmo"Until recently, few people would have imagined that Raúl Castro would be seen as Cuba’s best hope for reform. Still fewer would have imagined that the US would be secretly hoping he succeeds."
Is the conclusion of this Drudge-linked article about Raul. Considering the past 5 decades of experience with a policy that's not-working, I'm apparently among the still-fewer. Decades of abject failure haven't stopped other dumb-government policies, so why should they stop this one?
JMR
If this is winning, I think I'd rather lose...
How do they know the US
February 19, 2008 - 11:01 ET by mattmHow do they know the US secretly hopes he succeeds? If it's a secret...
I would hope the U.S. would see this as an opportunity to effect regime change through covert action, not excluding the establishment of a Cuban government-in-exile.... But, sadly, I think your fears are more realistic than my hopes....
BTW I wish the MSM would stop referring to Castro and other dictators as "president." He as much a 'president' as Saddamned was.
Oh, I'm with you on the word "dictator"!
February 19, 2008 - 11:10 ET by sarcasmoBut I'd include the Saudi & Pakistani dictators in the "not called 'dictator' often-enough" pantheon, and that pisses-off the right as much as saying "Castro's a dictator" pisses-off the left. My specialty is making both sides hysterical, so I know this from experience.
We will never be as good at socialism as the Cubans are, and capitalism is their only real enemy, hence my words. For example, the fax machine infected the old USSR before the internet was widely-used, and that capitalism was a big part of their information-downfall. I fail to see how Cuba is different aside from the political-hysteria aspect from exiles and politicians who have little realistic hope of return for Batista-era land.
Sadly, once the internet finally gets to Cuba, it'll probably be government-controlled/controllable enough not to be a threat. The Cubans are closely-watching China's attempt, if my guess is right. I fail to see why my taxes should fund anyone's government in exile, as that's exactly what Cuba expects and wants to react-to. What they've learned NOT to expect from us "capitalists" is actual capitalism. We might want to try it.
JMR
If this is winning, I think I'd rather lose...
"But I'd include the Saudi & Pakistani dictators..."
February 19, 2008 - 15:41 ET by Indiana JoeIn Saudi Arabia, it's actually a monarchy, isn't it? Don't know if I'd lump that in with what's generally meant by the term "dictator." Were Victoria or Edward "dictators" of England? Maybe a distinction without a difference, but still a distinction, I believe.
As for Pakistan, heard the ruling party conceded today's election, bringing calls for Musharraf to step down. Whether he does or not will pretty much determine if that shoe does indeed fit.
No, I really see no difference (except one).
February 19, 2008 - 16:39 ET by sarcasmoIt's politically convenient to call some dictatorships other names, but think how you'd explain their policies to George Washington & Thomas Jefferson's ghosts. I'd just tell both the flat-out truth about the dictators entangled with us as well as opposing dictator-families like North Korea's.
I think if Musharraf goes fully out of power the opposing party will want to prosecute him for killing Bhutto, since most folks seem to think he ordered the hit. This reality will cause him to find an emergency excuse to remain some sort of generalissimo, IMO.
JMR
If this is winning, I think I'd rather lose...
oops
February 19, 2008 - 11:01 ET by mattm<system glitch>
Who needs sealed borders?
February 19, 2008 - 11:16 ET by candanceHaving open borders is not a national security threat. Al Qaeda would never try to sneak into America through Mexico.
Oh, wait, that's already happening...
candance... Oh yeah, it's
February 19, 2008 - 11:24 ET by Clear thinkercandance...
Oh yeah, it's been happening alright. Illegals and possible terrorists leave a lot of garbage in the desert as they cross into the USA. One item that gets left behind while they make their dash deeper into our country, are prayer rugs. It doesn't take a genius to figure out the connection, so why do we have politicians that are against securing our borders? My take on it is this... they don't care about our security!
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
clear, there is one simple answer
February 19, 2008 - 11:35 ET by candancewhy do we have politicians that are against securing our borders?
Because winning the election is the ultimate goal and securing the borders is an unpopular idea.
A shaky economy is hyped up as some do-or-die emergency, while the real emergencies of national security are ignored.
There is more to the War on Terror than winning in Iraq. Don't get me wrong, Iraq is important, and I want us to win there...but if we have another 9/11 what happens next?
Those that are against
February 19, 2008 - 11:38 ET by Clear thinkerThose that are against securing our borders are enemies of our country and should be treated accordingly.
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
Yes and no, candance
February 19, 2008 - 11:52 ET by RJYes, "winning the election" (read: don't upset the leftists, the Hispanic community, or the corporations) is primary to the politicans.
But I don't agree that "securing the borders is an unpopular idea." The American people, outside of those special interest groups, rose up pretty strongly against the non-border securing amnesty plan last year. Even McCain had to admit it.
um okay RJ
February 19, 2008 - 11:55 ET by candanceThen how come all three of our major contenders are pushing amnesty and no one brings it up?
Tom Tancredo was pushed out of the race long before anyone could even vote for him and the GOP has clearly decided they want Iraq to be the focus of the election.
You're right, he was pushed out.
February 19, 2008 - 12:01 ET by RJ...and the issue has been, too.
I'd say it's because the pols are chasing the special interest groups and have discounted what the rest of us want. I'm just saying it's not as unpopular across America as they pretend it is.
RJ... It has to be
February 19, 2008 - 11:57 ET by Clear thinkerRJ...
It has to be unpopular to an awful lot of people somewhere. If it was popular it would be done by now.
The will of the people is being ignored and that pisses me off!
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
You answered your own unspoken question, CT
February 19, 2008 - 12:02 ET by RJThe will of the people is being ignored.
I wish McCain was trustworthy on this and other issues
February 19, 2008 - 11:57 ET by Daniel BakerIt would be awesome if he would secure the border.
I wish McCain was
February 19, 2008 - 12:00 ET by Clear thinkerI wish McCain was trustworthy
Good luck with that.
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
link broken clear
February 19, 2008 - 12:09 ET by candanceYour link doesn't work.
But I kinda think this says it all.
Your link is much
February 19, 2008 - 12:15 ET by Clear thinkerYour link is much better.
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
SCOTUS rebuffs ACLU
February 19, 2008 - 11:47 ET by PawpawNSeems the ACLU has been brushed aside again by the SCOTUS. The Justices at least see the need to keep us safe! http://apnews.excite.com/article/20080219/D8UTFISG1.html
GO Hussein beat Billary
February 19, 2008 - 11:53 ET by Daniel BakerToday I'm wondering if lefty blogs ban people for referring to Hussein by his middle name.
An end to some "bad" news in about 2 weeks...
February 19, 2008 - 11:59 ET by sarcasmo"Due to budgetary constraints, the Economic Indicators service
(http://www.economicindicators.gov) will be discontinued effective
March 1, 2008."
I think I'm getting M3 deja vu. At least there's somewhere they want to cut spending...
JMR
If this is winning, I think I'd rather lose...
More evidence that Emperor Bernanke has no Clothes.
February 19, 2008 - 15:34 ET by Britcom---
Huckabee/Hunter '08
George Soros & John McCain >>
IMO
February 19, 2008 - 12:09 ET by BarkerHuckabee is now only in it for himself, hoping to increase his speaker's fee.
Hey Huck: You have bills to pay, huh? Here's an idea: Get a job.
I don't like Huckabee, but
February 19, 2008 - 12:17 ET by Clear thinkerI don't like Huckabee, but I hope he continues. If for no other reason than to be a thorn in McCains side.
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
Your goal should be for Huck to run third party
February 19, 2008 - 12:33 ET by Daniel BakerThat would stop McCain for you
I'll pass it on. All I
February 19, 2008 - 12:42 ET by Clear thinkerI'll pass it on.
All I want is for McCain to go away.
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
→ Huck
February 19, 2008 - 12:42 ET by Cool ArrowIt doesn't really hurt McCain all that much for Huck to stay in until mathmatical elimination. Just a little more press. No real salvos are being thrown.
Every time you see a Huckabee (thorn in side of McCain) story it's one less negative story waiting in the wings.
♣ a seal
CT
February 19, 2008 - 12:39 ET by BarkerYeah, and Huckabee may be bringing in more voters who will -in the end- vote for McCain.
There just may be an upside to Huckabee staying in the race. Hmmm....
Barker... Do you think
February 19, 2008 - 12:43 ET by Clear thinkerBarker...
Do you think people will be that stupid?
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
CT
February 19, 2008 - 12:55 ET by BarkerI think the people who voted, and those voting for Huckabee now, are smart enough to not vote for Hillary or Obama (or any other liberal democrat) in the general election.
Who said they would vote
February 19, 2008 - 13:02 ET by Clear thinkerWho said they would vote for Hillary or Barak?
If they end up voting at all, I hope they don't rush to McCains defense because that would make those voters hypocrites.
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
I won't be voting for McCain
February 19, 2008 - 14:32 ET by BritcomIf McCain were nominated, I'd write Huckabee in.
I still don't think the GOP is stupid enough to nominate McCain, he would lose and it would be the death of the party. The party won't let it happen if they have any sense about them. If not... then the GOP can be replaced.
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George Soros & John McCain >>
Britcom... You wrote: "I
February 19, 2008 - 14:37 ET by Clear thinkerBritcom... You wrote: "I still don't think the GOP is stupid enough to nominate McCain"
Don't bet on it. It's the GOP that has been sending out the political troops to circle the wagons around McCain.
Set the GOP back on the right course. http://gopteaparty.com/
Clear
February 19, 2008 - 15:38 ET by BritcomHopefully this will have to go to a brokered convention, and hopefully the delegates are smarter than the party officials. You can't unify the party behind a guy who represents no one but himself.
Even better, there are still 943 delegates left to be allocated. With some second place delegates still close enough to be decided in some states absentee ballot counts. Huckabee could still reach the magic number now that Romney is out an Paul is likely to drop out before the Texas primary (to work on his reelection to congress).
The trouble with the party circling the wagons around McCain is that McCain is one of the Indians and he will take the opportunity to burn the wagons.
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George Soros & John McCain >>
Huckabee should get back into TV evangelism for his money
February 19, 2008 - 12:31 ET by Daniel BakerHe did a pretty good job of it during his "presidential campaign"
Where are Obama's PR people?
February 19, 2008 - 12:35 ET by GothampcI'm no political expert, but I think that Obama's PR people should sit down with Michelle and have a discussion about "safe topics".
First she said her husband stinks in the morning, now she says that her entire adult life she has not been proud of the USA.
Oh wait, my mistake. She hasn't been "really" proud up until now.
http://www.breitbart.tv/html/49244.html
→ Total ingrate
February 19, 2008 - 12:48 ET by Cool ArrowWasn't her husband voted to the Senate of the United States?
Doesn't she have a degree from Harvard?
Given my meager existence to date, I've been really proud to be an American every step of the way.
♣ a seal
McCain Still Short of Nomination
February 19, 2008 - 13:15 ET by Britcom---
Huckabee/Hunter '08
...still some hope for the man from Hope...
February 19, 2008 - 14:14 ET by vrwc13...still some hope for the man from Hope...
"I think the worse thing is not getting the right candidate nominated for the contest. So, if we haven't had a candidate who has rallied enough delegates to be named, then maybe it should go to the convention." Huckabee
v
"Faith doesn't just influence me. It really defines me. I don't have to wake up every day wondering what do I need to believe," Huckabee says in the ad. "Let us never sacrifice our principles for anybody's politics. Not now, not ever."
Pink praises Bush, does not
February 19, 2008 - 13:59 ET by Roger the ShrubberPink praises Bush, does not shave nipples off.
New York Post no longer shows WA a win for McCain
February 19, 2008 - 15:51 ET by BritcomThe Post had called Washington State for McCain and had the state colored green all week as a win for McCain.
Map >>
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George Soros & John McCain >>
Fidel won't be completely
February 19, 2008 - 16:17 ET by wiwfFidel won't be completely gone until he dies. But this is a VERY good start!
The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy
Agreed.
February 19, 2008 - 16:31 ET by sarcasmoI looked at the TV coverage and judged this party "not worth driving-down-for." OTOH, if Fidel finally croaks, especially if it's on a Friday, Calle Ocho might shut-down for days...
JMR
If this is winning, I think I'd rather lose...
I wonder...
February 19, 2008 - 16:34 ET by Roger the ShrubberHow do you say Douchebag in Spanish?
SC rules
February 19, 2008 - 16:37 ET by bigtimerACLU and others get knocked down!
Has anybody heard about
February 19, 2008 - 16:46 ET by fonzie2178the upcoming "earth hour?" Evidently a bunch of world cities are to shut off all the lights for an hour to combat global warming. Sounds like a great time to have out of control looting and riots to me. Sheesh, liberals.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080219131323.fqrwbi7j&show_article=1
How
February 19, 2008 - 22:17 ET by Chaitealoverwould they accomplish getting everyone in the city to cooperate? They can't just shut off the power, that would kill people on life support, so what are they going to do?
Of course, the answer is that they can't. They'll get some, maybe even many, to go along with it, but the cities won't be dark at all. But, not to worry, some enterprising photographer will find some completely dark area to take pictures of, in order to convince the rest of us that this actually had an impact.
Chai
“...Bury me on my face,” said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, “Because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.”
Democratic Republic of Chicago
February 19, 2008 - 16:52 ET by dmntd1For those of us in Illinois, we know that the only reason for downstaters (south of I-80) is to support Cook County and Chicago. It's evident in taxes, expenditures, and, well, the refusal of our Governor to reside in the Governor's mansion in Springfield (the Capital), not to mention billing the state for commuting to his office in Springfield from Chicago.
Today's Springfield State Journal Register (yes, it's a liberal hackjob) has a news update, showing that nearly a million dollars in unpaid fines are due from election campaigns. The only person the pull out? A republican, formerly running against the current governor, owing almost $35,000. They conveniently forget to mention the democrat that owes $82,475. or the democrat that has over 75 unpaid fines (totalling a mere $26,756) or the multitude of campaigns specifying "democratic campaign for so-n-so"....
Hey, they're only after the Republican truth, right?
I really think that questioning others' masculinity is a game probably better left to people who haven't had more cock in and out of them than a Tyson Chicken regional distribution center. AceOfSpades 06162007
NIU killer was an atheist
February 19, 2008 - 17:22 ET by Daniel BakerHe mailed his girlfriend the "Anti-Christ." Now we know what happens when an atheist chooses to stop taking his meds.
Hillary still in bed with ‘96 scandal
February 19, 2008 - 21:17 ET by BritcomSource: The Hillary Project
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George Soros & John McCain >>
Former House Speaker: McCain "is not" a Conservative
February 19, 2008 - 21:39 ET by BritcomSource: Baltimore Sun
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This just in... B.
February 19, 2008 - 21:51 ET by ghotifunThis just in...
B. Hussein Obama has just claimed victory in Wisconsin.
I guess the Socialist People's Republic of Wisconsin recognized one of their own...
Wow, No Election Chat Tonite?
February 19, 2008 - 22:30 ET by BlondeToo bad....looks like Hillary is a beaten puppy.
And I'm in Mickey Mouse World...after two days of meetings, I could use a little chat and good news!
So will she concede if she loses Texas?
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde: And I'm in Mickey
February 19, 2008 - 22:41 ET by ghotifunBlonde:
And I'm in Mickey Mouse World..., I could use a little...good news!
1) You're in Mickey Mouse World! Outside my window today...eight inches of snow and howling winds driving drifts about two feet high on the back porch.
2) Michelle O is finally proud of her country.
Does that help? :)
g
Blonde
February 19, 2008 - 22:44 ET by BarkerI don't think Hillary will concede even after she's in a Denver jail cell for inciting a riot at the convention.
As an aside, ol' Bob Beckel is running around claiming Hillary stole his "where's the beef" line from the '84 campaign, trying to rebuff charges of plagiarism against Obama. Am I wrong, or did Beckel himself steal that line from a Wendy's hamburger commercial?
Evenin,' Blonde,
February 19, 2008 - 22:50 ET by R D HelmSorry about the two days of meetings. That would surely drive me to the nearest bar. LOL.
Honestly, I don't know if Broom Hilda losing is a good thing or bad, for a whole lot of reasons.
R.D.
February 19, 2008 - 22:53 ET by BlondeI was at the nearest bar....but another early day tomorrow. Yikes.
Well, Hillary going down is kind of interesting, to say the least...and kind of funny after two days with my happy face on !
It's lovely here in Orlando, although a tad chilly tonite...in the low 50's so of course I bailed early.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde,
February 20, 2008 - 00:01 ET by R D HelmLOL-I guess Orlando is the "Great White North" for you, isn't it?
I think we are headed for the low to mid thirties tonight. Furnace acting up, too. Could be interesting.
I am starting to think that McCain is a closet Communist
February 20, 2008 - 03:54 ET by BritcomMaybe Charley brainwashed him during his stay at the Hanoi Hilton.
Source: WorldNetDaily
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Obama mentor identified as Communist
February 20, 2008 - 04:04 ET by BritcomThe mysterious "Frank" cited as a friend and adviser by Democratic
president contender Barack Obama while he was growing up in Hawaii has
been identified as Frank Marshall Davis, a member of the old
Moscow-controlled Communist Party USA.
The identification comes from Cliff Kincaid in his column, "Obama's Communist Mentor," which was made available on the Accuracy in Media website.
"Let's challenge the liberal media to report on this," he wrote in
his column. "Will they have the honesty and integrity to do so?"
Kincaid, who earlier reported on Obama's pending plan to ship $845 billion
overseas to battle "global poverty" as evidence of his socialist
leanings, said the newly revealed connection is even more worrisome... More >>
Source: WorldNetDaily
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Both DemocRAT candidates have Communist/Socialist roots.
February 20, 2008 - 08:54 ET by RJ...because Hillary's life-altering mentor in her youth was none other than Saul Alinsky.
Alinsky was known as the “father of modern American radicalism.” He sought a “bloodless revolution” in America, and Hillary follows many of his "rules for radicalism."
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And SURPRISE! "Saul Alinsky also had a significant influence on Barak Obama who is a United States Senator and candidate for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. Obama particularly used Alinsky's techniques while participating in Chicago community organizations in the 1980s."
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Point of interest: Clearly establishing his concept and intent, Alinsky opened his book "Rules For Radicals" with the following quote: "Lest we forget at least an over-the-shoulder acknowledgment to the very first radical: from all our legends, mythology, and history (and who is to know where mythology leaves off and history begins -- or which is which), the first radical known to man who rebelled against the establishment and did it so effectively that he at least won his own kingdom -- Lucifer.”
Stadium-welfare
February 20, 2008 - 06:10 ET by sarcasmoNB's "conservative" defenders of socialist, tax-funded, centrally planned welfare stadiums will not enjoy this cartoon. Heh heh heh.
JMR
If this is winning, I think I'd rather lose...
Gotta agree with you on the stadiums, Sarc
February 20, 2008 - 21:40 ET by ChaitealoverIt's always been a pet peeve of mine that cities build stadiums for rich team owners. I live in a small city in SD county, not the city of San Diego, so I had no vote in either updating the Charger's Qualcomm stadium a few years ago, or in building the new Padre's Petco ball park [notice that both have corporate sponsorship, too]. It seemed that the reno on the Q wasn't even cool before the Charger's owner started campaigning for a new stadium [apparently they're not eligible to host the Superbowl in the Q because it's not state-of-the-art enough for the NFL]. Finally the city got smart [only about this one item] and said no, so the Chargers are looking for a new home. Now, though, they're talking about paying this new host city a large amount of the cost of a new stadium. Why didn't they make that offer to the city that has supported them for years? [if they did, it was probably after the city said no and took whatever offer they were making off the table].
During the run up to one of the stadium votes, one of the rallying cries was that a city's not world class without a professional football team [Los Angeles apparently is not a world class city]. Can you believe that nonsense?
Side note: a few years ago the company I worked for at the time decided to double the size of their building. They paid for it themselves.
Chai
“...Bury me on my face,” said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, “Because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.”
sarc...I despise these public funded stadiums
February 20, 2008 - 21:46 ET by LionKingI despise these projects. The Texas Motor Speedway was legalized land-grab. The new stadium for the Dallas Cowboys...being funded by the taxpayers of Arlington...improving the economics of the city...forced all of the poor out of Arlington so they had a place to build the stadium.