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The Democratic National Committee ended 2007 nearly flat broke, with cash of $2.9 million and debts of $2.2 million. Since then it has raised some money, paid down debt and managed to put $3.7 million in its piggy bank. This compares, however, with $25 million that the Republican National Committee has in cash on hand, after having raised $97 million since the beginning of 2007.
Does this make a difference in the calculus concerning November? More to the point, despite media and Democrat assertions that the GOP is in a lot of trouble, have such prognostications been as accurate as Hillary's inevitability? Do these numbers make some of the conservative Nervous Nellies less anxious about Republican chances on Election Day?
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RON PAUL QUITS!
March 7, 2008 - 10:12 ET by TinianGoodbye crazy ol' Uncle Paul.
See you at Christmas.
Tinian...
March 7, 2008 - 10:15 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou mean Paulmas, right?
»→ Not Paulmas, Rog
March 7, 2008 - 10:43 ET by Cool ArrowPumas. There were Pumas in the crevasses.
Boil that cabbage down, boys
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More like
March 7, 2008 - 10:16 ET by sarcasmoSee you in Congress. Your hero Chris Peden lost, remember?
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There, there, Sarky-poo.
March 7, 2008 - 10:19 ET by Roger the ShrubberThere, there, Sarky-poo. Buck up, little trooper!
What's to "buck up" about, Whiner?
March 7, 2008 - 10:20 ET by sarcasmoMy guy will be doing the C-Span "I told you so" dance for 2 more years, so you can call me a "loser" all you want. Your guy still lost, and mine still won. Deal with it.
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Ron Paul Memorabilia
March 7, 2008 - 10:27 ET by TinianHere's a link to Dr. Paul's last campaign poster. Get one quick -- they'll be worth a fortune in a few years.
And here's proof
March 7, 2008 - 10:36 ET by sarcasmoHe's "racist." Good thing the republicans went for "wisdom" instead of divisive racial nastiness.
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Ron Paul the Racist
March 7, 2008 - 10:42 ET by TinianI'm glad you admitted that Ron Paul is a racist.
It explains why he voted against making MLK's birthday a federal holiday.
Yeah, that's just what we needed
March 7, 2008 - 10:49 ET by sarcasmoKeep "affirmative action" and add another federal holiday to already bloated spending. In fact, I'm sure you've also "proved" why Ronald Reagan opposed it until he got force-fed with a veto-proof majority. Such intellectual depth...No wonder I have such trouble taking-on a bunch of you at once! Keep flailin'!!
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»→ No argument sarc
March 7, 2008 - 10:57 ET by Cool ArrowI work for a major corporation. MLK day is not one which we get off. Federal and local government employees get it off, of course since it's my tax dollars footing the bill.
Hell, I'm a Veteran and I work Memorial day. Of course they'd let me have the day off if I'd died in combat, so better this than the alternative.
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Ron Paul the Racist
March 7, 2008 - 11:10 ET by TinianI don't think R.R. ever said:
There's more, too!
Well, heaven forbid
March 7, 2008 - 11:24 ET by sarcasmoAny critique of AIPAC. That automatically makes any critic a hater. Who gives a crap about our nation's military secrets when it comes to "friends," right? If the NYT does it, it upsets NB denizens. If AIPAC apparently does the same thing? Dead silence (even though the NYT's covering it) and endless political trial-delays. I've yet to hear word-one about AIPAC-spying here from anybody but me.
And as for the other stuff, you know the truth whether or not you're honest enough to admit it. Both elections are over, so cease the BS. Don't make me bring my old sigfile back and auto-refute you every time I post again.
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The Question You'll Never Answer
March 7, 2008 - 12:27 ET by TinianIn other words, you won't comment on Ron Paul's newsletter full of racist and anti-semetic material as well as totally wacked out conspiracy theories. Ron Paul, of course, said he didn't write any of this material published in his name, and his supporters accepted this implausible explanation without question.
Did you ever consider the fact that anybody who let someone publish this kind of stuff in his name, for over a decade, isn't qualified to run a Dairy Queen?
Eh?
"Without question"?
March 7, 2008 - 13:13 ET by sarcasmoNow you're even more full of crap than usual...And did you just "prove" Reagan's a racist, or are you actually going to back off what you claimed about Paul on the exact same issue? Flip, flop. Again.
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Answer the Question
March 7, 2008 - 13:35 ET by TinianI proved that you won't explain why Ron Paul, who let someone publish racist and anti semetic material in his name for over a decade, is qualified to run even a Dairy Queen.
C'mon -- give it a try!
I did.
March 7, 2008 - 13:37 ET by sarcasmoThe fact that you don't like my answer does not change it, no matter what you whine.
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Heh!
March 7, 2008 - 13:47 ET by TinianYou didn't explain why Ron Paul, who let someone publish racist and anti semetic material in his name for over a decade, is qualified to run even a Dairy Queen.
And you never will.
Nope, I already did
March 7, 2008 - 13:59 ET by sarcasmoWhat's never-happening is YOU answering my "distinguish Paul from Ronald Reagan" question, because you know you can't, so you're desperately trying to change the subject. It's not working, though.
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You Can Read it Out Loud if Necessary
March 7, 2008 - 14:56 ET by TinianWhat's never-happening is YOU answering my "distinguish Paul from Ronald Reagan" question...
Sigh! Once more -- R.R. didn't say or write:
Ron Paul, however, did. There's a bit more to it than MLK's birthday, and in Ron Paul's case he's exhibited a pattern of making racist comments and publishing racist writings.
Now it's your turn.
Explain why Ron Paul, who let someone publish racist and anti semetic material in his name for over a decade, is qualified to run even a Dairy Queen.
Nope.
March 7, 2008 - 15:05 ET by sarcasmoAs you already know, Ron Paul did NOT write that (he did write this) so you're being typically-dishonest. Further, your attempt to distinguish Reagan is a bit lame, considering your earlier words which relied SOLELY on the MLK holiday position as a measure of racism, so you lose on that count, too. Flip, flop....
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You Know What I Know? Hahaa!
March 7, 2008 - 15:50 ET by TinianAs you already know, Ron Paul did NOT write that...
How do you know that I know that? I don't know that. And why was Ron Paul asleep at the wheel when it was being published under his name?
Further, your attempt to distinguish Reagan is a bit lame, considering your earlier words which relied SOLELY on the MLK holiday position as a measure of racism, so you lose on that count, too.
Nope -- I just used one example of Ron Paul's racism. I didn't need to use all of them. Besides, it would take many hours to produce a comprehensive list of Ron Paul's racist writings and comments.
So you lose again.
Now let's return to your first point, that Ron Paul didn't write those things. Why did he allow someone to write those comments in his name? Why did Ron Paul allow the following comment about MLK to be published in his name:
"He was also a comsymp, if not an actual party member, and the man who replaced the evil of forced segregation with the evil of forced integration.
King, the FBI files show, was not only a world-class adulterer, he also seduced underage girls and boys. The Rev. Ralph David Abernathy revealed before his death that king had made a pass at him many years before.
And we are supposed to honor this "Christian minister" and lying socialist satyr with a holiday that puts him on a par with George Washington?"
Now explain why Ron Paul, who allowed someone publish racist and anti semetic material in his name for over a decade, is qualified to run even a Dairy Queen.
I'll tell you why
March 7, 2008 - 15:55 ET by sarcasmo1. Because he was busy being an OBGYN and delivering 4K babies in a state with a huge population of rapacious trial lawyers who make a living off OBGYNS.
2. Bullcrap. You tried to use something and I turned it around with the Reagan example, from which you have yet to distinguish or recover logically. You lose.
3. See 1. Loser.
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You Lose Again
March 7, 2008 - 17:35 ET by Tinian1. Because he was busy being an OBGYN and delivering 4K babies in a state with a huge population of rapacious trial lawyers who make a living off OBGYNS.
Too busy helping women with what happens naturally? How did the human race survive for hundreds of thousands of years without RON PAUL?
BTW -- how many times was Ron Paul sued by rapacious trial lawyers
They're creeps, but did RP ever really deal with them?
Got any documentation?
Eh?
2. Bullcrap. You tried to use something and I turned it around with the
Reagan example, from which you have yet to distinguish or recover
logically.
R.R. was never tainted with the kind of racist statements RON PAUL has tried to deny.
Simpleton.
If you're actually dimwitted enough
March 8, 2008 - 04:20 ET by sarcasmoTo think that modern OBGYNs don't fear or deal with lawyers, I'll just rest my case. And YOU'RE the one that painted RR as a racist for opposing MLK Day, not me. Don't blame me. I just made a fool of you above, after you said something stupid again. Don't like it? Don't say so many stupid things.
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More Insults
March 8, 2008 - 09:22 ET by TinianHow many times was RP sued for malpractice?
Why did he let someone write racist and anti-semetic newsletters in his name for over a decade? Isn't that pretty stupid?
Yep
March 8, 2008 - 09:32 ET by sarcasmoYou're obviously pretty stupid (see above) but it's not insulting to treat you with the respect you deserve. I call 'em like I see 'em, after all.
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Even More Insults
March 8, 2008 - 10:29 ET by TinianIt's funny as hell to watch you play the "victim" card for Ron Paul!
That's not what real conservatives do.
Real conservatives don't whine like you.
March 8, 2008 - 10:39 ET by sarcasmoFace it, the crickets are chirping from a real conservative idea as you whine and prove me right. Again. Loser.
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Aural Hallucinations!
March 8, 2008 - 10:45 ET by TinianThe crickets are chirping in Paulians' heads!
Yeah...
March 8, 2008 - 10:50 ET by sarcasmoIt couldn't POSSIBLY be whining dimwits ignoring an actually-conservative idea in favor of MORE whining! Only a loser would do that! Oops....
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Keep On
March 8, 2008 - 16:31 ET by TinianKeep on listening to those crickets in your head!
You are crying like a
March 7, 2008 - 10:48 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou are crying like a little girl today, which is indeed, sweet music to my ears.
Where is your Lord and Master's explanation for his completely-bigoted refusal to vote against the murder of innocent Israelis? "I told you so" apparently means "yes, I am a racist turd! Thanks for all the donations, which I will be surely NOT spending on myself".
How do you spell Sarky" L-O-S-E-R.
Whiner, what are you ON???
March 7, 2008 - 10:54 ET by sarcasmoI'm celebrating a victory, still. Your god, Chris Peden, is still the loser, too. It must not feel good, dropping $200K of your own money on a losing election...
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"My god"? Wow. Definitely
March 7, 2008 - 11:32 ET by Roger the Shrubber"My god"? Wow. Definitely hitting the bottle, and it's not even lunchtime.
Kindly post the comments where I heap godlike praise upon Peden, or even mentioned any monetary contributions from this Shrubber to his campaign. Oh wait, you can't, because that involves effort and would be fruitless. You are obviously too dense to even grasp the concept of "using Peden to make Saracmo lok like a douche was too tempting to pass up".
You are definitely unhinged today, LOSER. Take break, step away from the ledge, and stop posting gibberish. Repeating other people's posts is well, a cry for one of these.
I will, the moment you do the same
March 7, 2008 - 11:58 ET by sarcasmoFor me and Paul, because it's never happened, Whiner. Your rich-boy lost, deal with it. If a BS accusation like that is ok for you, then it's ok for me, too. Want respect? Show it.
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Boohoo boohoo
March 7, 2008 - 13:39 ET by Roger the ShrubberWell, loser, I congratulated Ron Paul on Wednesday's award-winning Shrub Report®, and you, being the sore-winner immature crybaby you are, acted like a little douchebag and accepted those congratulations with the grace of Michael Moore performing "Swan Lake".
But that IS typical of Libertarians, isn't it? There is a chip on your shoulder sooooo big, that you are an a$$hole to EVERYBODY.
I think it is good that Paul won his seat back. There has to be a yang to Kucinich's ying. Sucks to have been SO INVESTED in a losing campaign, though, doesn't it, LOSER?
Your Lord and Master will fade into oblivion, barely-remembered, except as the "weird guy from Texas that ran for President". Of course, even after that, most people will think of Ross Perot...
You have yet to explain what Ron Paul is going to do with all that money he has left over?
Whiner...
March 7, 2008 - 13:43 ET by sarcasmoYour "congratulations" were ample proof of your douchebaggery, so I treated you accordingly. Less whine and more substance would have gotten an entirely different response, but I've re-read my words, and I stand by every one of 'em. LOSER. And I am not obligated to explain anything to the likes of a whiner like you.
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Braaaack! Somebody's doing
March 7, 2008 - 13:53 ET by Roger the ShrubberBraaaack! Somebody's doing it again.
Whine whine whine...
March 7, 2008 - 13:55 ET by sarcasmoIt won't change the facts, loser. Chris Peden lost, and Ted Stevens is a crook (that's to set you off for your traditional whines!).
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So, when did you stop
March 7, 2008 - 14:29 ET by Roger the ShrubberSo, when did you stop touching little boys, Sarky?
Viva la 5% Revolution!
I've achieved meltdown...
March 7, 2008 - 14:32 ET by sarcasmoNow, if only you'd put 10% of your Whinerpower into shrinking obese government. Doubtful...I can see from your new sigfile you have more important things to do!
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Yes. Pointing out you have
March 7, 2008 - 17:35 ET by Roger the ShrubberYes. Pointing out you have been acting like a dumbass is indeed a worthy endeavour. If you would actually learn from this exercise, instead of simply parroting back what everybody says to you (with the obligatory pointless links and rips on Conservatives in general) making absolutely ZERO sense, and quit being a tool, you might actually learn to lighten up.
Until then, you will continue to receive the heaping amount of crap you have earned. You have brought this upon yourself, inflicting months of self-righteous Libertarian douchebaggery upon the NB masses. Tough love, Sarky. Tough love.
So, Sarky-poo, why are you still touching little boys?
Viva la 5% Revolution!
I"m Heartbroken
March 7, 2008 - 18:10 ET by TinianI asked Sarc, publically, if I could ad him to my buddylist.
He said he didn't care, but then he nixed the deal.
Gloom, despair & agony on me.
Sarky was one of the first
March 7, 2008 - 19:08 ET by Roger the ShrubberSarky was one of the first people on my buddy list. Before something snapped late in 2007 and he became a cultist.
Another lie from "Tinian"
March 8, 2008 - 05:59 ET by sarcasmoI've never seen any request to "nix," whine-douche. And I still don't care. Isn't lying about racism enough for you? Apparently not.
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Rog... I have wondered
March 7, 2008 - 13:48 ET by Clear thinkerRog...
I have wondered about that money.
How about people skipping Christmas for their kids so they could send their last dime to RP?
"Abstain from McCain"
A Sore Winner
March 7, 2008 - 13:54 ET by TinianYou're a laugh machine, Shrubber!
I, too, gave RP props for winning.
Sore losers are bad enough but when you're a sore winner you've got prozac style problems.
You both whined about it
March 7, 2008 - 13:58 ET by sarcasmoIn the dishonest guise of 'congratulations.' And you both got the respect you deserved from me. Losers. Isn't it funny how I can easily take a bunch of you on here at once? I think it is....
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Well, I did notice you are
March 7, 2008 - 14:15 ET by Roger the ShrubberWell, I did notice you are adept of parroting back what people post here (except, of course, when you need to back up accusations, of course). I guess you deserve that pat you have given your back. For a winner like you, this ability must be a major accomplishment.
Viva la 5% Revolution!
It's No Accident.
March 7, 2008 - 12:39 ET by TinianIt's no accident that he doesn't understand. It's called denial, and you need tons of it to be a Ron Paul supporter.
RON PAUL QUITS!
March 7, 2008 - 11:15 ET by TinianHow do you spell Sarky" L-O-S-E-R.
I'll try my hand at Paulian script: R-3-S-0-_|
Dibs on DasBlimp!
March 7, 2008 - 11:46 ET by PawpawNI got dibs on the blimp. Maybe I can get it to fly!
Only if it's not raining,
March 7, 2008 - 13:28 ET by Roger the ShrubberOnly if it's not raining, snowing, windy, cloudy, nighttime, or below 40 degrees.
But it clearly generates whine-power
March 7, 2008 - 13:31 ET by sarcasmoEven under those conditions or in a hangar...Proof abounds right here.
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Viva la 5% Revolution!
March 7, 2008 - 13:48 ET by Roger the ShrubberViva la 5% Revolution!
5% would have lost, Whiner.
March 7, 2008 - 13:53 ET by sarcasmoThe loser is ~$200K self-contributor Chris Peden, no matter how much you whine and moan about it. Deal with it.
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Viva la 5% Revolution!
March 7, 2008 - 14:13 ET by Roger the ShrubberViva la 5% Revolution!
And viva la Parrot!
March 7, 2008 - 14:17 ET by sarcasmoAnd viva la Parrot!
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Viva la 5% Revolution!
March 7, 2008 - 17:28 ET by Roger the ShrubberViva la 5% Revolution!
Was he still in the race?
March 7, 2008 - 13:02 ET by Chris NormanWas he still in the race? Huh.
Both races are over
March 7, 2008 - 13:14 ET by sarcasmoBut the whines won't end, because Paul won one of 'em and the big-government losers wish to throw a tantrum.
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Tantrum = hours of fun at
March 7, 2008 - 17:27 ET by Roger the ShrubberTantrum = hours of fun at Sarky-poo's expense.
Man, I love playing "translate the drunk and pouty Libertarian"...
Question, Tinian
March 7, 2008 - 10:17 ET by Mica the MagnificentAfter the announcement, did the cameras get a shot of his supporters leaving the room and did anyone notice how quickly those recycle bins filled up with tin foil?
Or, much more likely
March 7, 2008 - 10:26 ET by sarcasmoPocket sized copies of the Constitution.
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Agreed, Sarc
March 7, 2008 - 12:48 ET by Mica the MagnificentAgreed - The Klingon constitution - written on tin foil
How can I debate
March 7, 2008 - 14:01 ET by sarcasmoSuch deeply intellectual replies. It's hopeless, clearly I'm losing...
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Right word. Wrong usage.
March 7, 2008 - 14:28 ET by Roger the ShrubberRight word. Wrong usage. It's LOSER, not losing.
Viva la 5% Revolution!
Whew!!! Thanks, Sarc
March 7, 2008 - 15:35 ET by Mica the MagnificentAt least this is one thread that won't go on and on and on until it's a thin, long unreadable smudge mark falling off the right side of the screen
Yep, see below.
March 7, 2008 - 15:41 ET by sarcasmoI have a totally different idea, which might even work...But only if it's tried. The good news is that for a change I'd respect, instead of mocking, those who actually used that substantial whinepower & tried it. As we've seen from the whiner contingent, the totally different idea, because it's conservative, has drawn crickets. I suspect I've detected some big government Republicans who won't admit it. I can't think of any other explanation...
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And now, today's
March 7, 2008 - 10:13 ET by Roger the ShrubberAnd now, today's Action-Packed Franco Harris AND Lynn Swann Birthday Edition of The Shrub Report®:
Awwww, poor Sarky needs a binky today. Everybody send him hugs, okay? Keep up hope, Sarky! Your fellow Ronulans have your back!
No wonder Ron Paul voted yesterday like the Douchebag he is. If he is dropping out of the presidential race, and has secured his seat in Congress, what has he to lose?
On this date, in 1936, Hitler sends troops into the Rhineland, violating the Treay of Versailles. In 1945, US troops cross the Rhine at Remagan. Bookends of a horrific war.
Introducing, the 2008 Pennsylvania Public Defender of the Year!
Al Franken: Douchebag.
So freakin' hot, but so freakin' dumb. Balboa's eye-candy needs a ball gag (not that that is a bad thing!). Speaking of HOT eye-candy, happy 34th, Jenna, and happy 28th, Hot Donna!
Blinky uses a Mutomboesque reach to blame McCain for Boeing's woes.
Today's WTF?!?!? Photo. A bagpiper in Gaza?
Greece bristles over Macedonia's possible entry into NATO. Russia is pi**ed over Georgia's and Ukraine's admission. Russia isn't a member of NATO; who cares what they say?
It's amazing how quickly a country can change, isn't it?
Mysteriously, the word "Republican" has disappeared from this story.
The Thought and Speech Police are on patrol! (h/t to the comment left below the article)
Fun With Headlines! Headline: Worries grow as job market shrinks! Inside article are such gems as: Employers are still hiring, the number of people signing up for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, and job-cut activity is still well below levels we would expect in a recession. Finally, at the bottom of the piece, we discover that the person who lost their job is a mental train-wreck, and needs to grow the hell up. Meanwhile, MCNBC injects their own opinions into the news.
Happy 62nd, Peter Wolf!
Partner with Islam!
Speaking of the Religion of Peace…
Whoops! Those death in Israel were an "accident". My bad.
The Hufftards react to the massacre in true moonbat fashion…
And another story on the Glory of Islam!
How about this for irony: Hugo Chavez killed the leader of FARC. How will the Douchebag Left react?
Speaking of dumba**es and phone calls… No wonder the Democrat(ic)s want no phone conversations used to help fight terror.
It's March Madness time! Don't forget to get your vote in, folks!
And, finally, Fast Eddie is excited about the upcoming primary…
Is Any of This in The Constitution?
March 7, 2008 - 10:21 ET by TinianRoger:
Is any of this in The Constitution?
Ron Paul: saving America, one shrimp at a time.
inconsistent? You tell me...
March 7, 2008 - 10:25 ET by sarcasmoBefore, Peden's losing crowd repeatedly posted about how ineffective Dr. Paul supposedly was at bringing home the pork. Flip, flop. Flip, flop. Which one is it, whiners???
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Good point. Ron Paul
March 7, 2008 - 10:40 ET by Roger the ShrubberGood point. Ron Paul bringing back pork to his home district is a HUGE selling point for fiscal CONSERVATIVES like you, genius.
You bitch about Congress spending like idiots, yet praise your God for bringing pork to his district.
Your credibility here has never been higher, Sarky-poo. Here, you dropped this.
Somehow, he still kicks
March 7, 2008 - 10:42 ET by sarcasmoA lot of other "conservative" asses in the fiscal responsibility dept., Whiner.
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I understand. It is now not
March 7, 2008 - 10:54 ET by Roger the ShrubberI understand. It is now not "Ron Paul will not accept taxpayer pork because he is the most fiscally-reponsible and lily-white soul in Congress", but is rather "Ron Paul is not as bad of a pork-barrel spender as a lot of you evil Republicans are".
How quickly you change your tune. Like I've said before: you talk like a Liberal. You change you tune when it suits you. One tune that does NOT change? You are a L-O-S-E-R.
I pointed out YOUR side's inconsistency
March 7, 2008 - 10:59 ET by sarcasmoYour new argument is "he does it too." Not workin', Whiner. My guy WON that House seat, like it or not, and that makes me the winner, even if you don't know how to congratulate without a typical whine...
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MY new argument? WTF are
March 7, 2008 - 11:24 ET by Roger the ShrubberMY new argument? WTF are you talking about, Sparky? You must be hitting the bottle early today, because YOU are the one moving your goal posts, not me. I have been VERY consistent in my abuse of your diety.
Man, you are having ANOTHER meltdown today. Go drink some water, take 2 Exedrin, lie down, sleep off the buzz, hide the razor blades, and at least enjoy knowing your God won the small battle, but lost the war.
The meltdown can be seen
March 7, 2008 - 11:28 ET by sarcasmoIn your own mirror, Whiner. Look at your arguments about pork, and then look at the facts. I call that inconsistent, no matter what you whine.
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Wow, you do my work for me.
March 7, 2008 - 11:39 ET by Roger the ShrubberWow, you do my work for me. I will go slow, so you can follow in your drunken stupor:
1. Sarky-poo bitches about pork-barrel spending by eveeel Republican policitians.
2. Sarky-poo worships Ron Paul, who he claims is pure as the driven snow and would NEVER accept money from lobbysists or use tax-payer pork to bring back to his district.
3. Ron Paul DOES bring tax-payer pork back into his district.
4. Sarcasmo, living in Bizarro World, then says "well, at least he is not as eveeeel as other Republicans" in bringing home the pork.
The fact that you do not even understand how you are contradicting yourself bigtime brings much pleasure to this shrubber. Add to this: you have been reduced to merely parroting everything said to you, and you have a sweet combination: a drunk, incoherent loser who thinks he is being clever and smart. But, then again, most drunks think they are being clever and smart when they are drunk.
These guys are trying to catch
March 7, 2008 - 10:26 ET by FastEdus in Joisey - but, this one is actually worth it:
3. $2.3 million for shrimp fishing research.
Anytime you can increase the shirmp catch, you've go my vote, and the money will show itself as a marinated, barbequed, first dish on my plate as long as they last.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Budget deficit?
March 7, 2008 - 10:50 ET by Prester JohnWe ain't got no stinking budget deficit!
As a proud shrimp fishing
March 7, 2008 - 14:01 ET by Hero SquadAs a proud shrimp fishing researcher with a BS in Shrimp Fishery, I must tell you how important it is that we get our cut of the pie. What, you want substandard shrimp at the all you can eat buffet?
Besides, if we got rid of all of these ridiculous and unnecessary spending programs and more, this guy would be unemployed.
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
Shrimp boats are a comin'
March 7, 2008 - 14:04 ET by Jack BauerSuch horrid pork...And not just on shirmp!!!
March 7, 2008 - 14:16 ET by sarcasmoOn wasteful items America doesn't need at all, like bridge repair instead of building new bridges...Oh, the horror...How could a Republican ever be 'for' that??
And part of that shrimp money was for inspection of the foreign (and before the "pork" just-about totally un-inspected....) shrimp from those wonderful Asian shrimp farmers. They're not the same folks who would stoke all sorts of hormones into food they're going to export to America! NO! And they couldn't possibly be the same nice folks who just poisoned all sorts of cats & dogs recently. Yep, just like the NTU link says, Ron Paul's a real porker. We should just trust those foreigners* to keep our food safe. It's a pity Chris Peden's big financial bet lost! <snicker>
JMR
* Ok, I'm making fun of you all, and in this case I am arguing "for" the "pork," but keep in mind, my ideal solution would be consumers demanding a privately funded Underwriter's Laboratory style solution. That's certainly what I want, but my "pull" at Hooters, where I munch most of my steamed shrimp these days, is greatly overestimated...
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
»→ Roger
March 7, 2008 - 10:23 ET by Cool ArrowSaw Alan Dershowitz on Glen Beck last night sounding very much like the consummate Conservative.
Touting his new book dealing with a newly found Thomas Jefferson letter, Jefferson's meeting with Islamic leaders, and his war with the Barbary (Muslim) Pirates.
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Hey, Rog. Your link doesn't
March 7, 2008 - 13:48 ET by balboaHey, Rog. Your link doesn't go anywhere. What's it for?
Bal
March 7, 2008 - 14:02 ET by RESTLESS 1I noticed that too. I'm thinking of asking for my money back. :)
Ungrateful sons of b....
March 7, 2008 - 14:12 ET by Roger the ShrubberUngrateful sons of b.... hehe
I fixed the link. NB didn't like it before I guess...
Ah...got it. Well, first
March 7, 2008 - 14:19 ET by balboaAh...got it.
Well, first (getting on my NP soapbox), she's not dumb. Second, I don't think Portman is against capitalism. She says her movie is a cautionary tale. Clearly she's for capitalism as an actress and now she has her own line of shoes.
Yeah, yeah yeah...
March 7, 2008 - 14:26 ET by Roger the ShrubberYeah, yeah yeah... :p
There was a guy I worked with who went to Harvard with her. She is definitely not stupid, but just sounds like one on occasion. Not that I would ever kick her out of bed for that... I just posted this story for you, Bal. However, I would take Hot Donna or Pam over her in a heartbeat... Oh, to have such a dilemna, right?
Viva la 5% Revolution!
Who are Donna and Pam?
March 7, 2008 - 14:32 ET by balboaWho are Donna and Pam? Donna Mills and Pam Dawber? :-)
Donna Mills was Hawt in
March 7, 2008 - 14:39 ET by shawn228Donna Mills was Hawt in Knotts Landing, so was Nicolette Sheridan. Damn I feel old.
Hey!!!! Pam Dawber was hot
March 7, 2008 - 15:05 ET by RESTLESS 1Hey!!!! Pam Dawber was hot in a girl next door kind of way. SIGGGHHH.
Reminds me
March 7, 2008 - 15:07 ET by RESTLESS 1of a pretty tasteless joke though.
What do you do when your wife turns 40?
Trade her in for two twenties.
Hey, I warned you.
»→ Good Restless
March 7, 2008 - 15:13 ET by Cool ArrowOr an elephant with 3 balls?
Walk him and pitch to the Rhino.
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I just threw those in
March 7, 2008 - 15:08 ET by balboaI just threw those in because I don't know who Rog is referring to.
The other two girls in the
March 7, 2008 - 17:21 ET by Roger the ShrubberThe other two girls in the same line as Natalie's story, dufus.... :p
Pam from "The Office", and Donna from "That 70's Show"!!!
Rog
March 7, 2008 - 14:23 ET by RESTLESS 1Oh, it's natalie portman. Now I am definitely asking for my money back. ;)
HamAss claims responsibility
March 7, 2008 - 10:14 ET by Cool ArrowA poor helpless palestinian (channeling Christianne Ahmanpour) today heroically charged into a Jewish school with weapon blazing in an effort to ease the pain of living with the cowardice and racism of his grandparents.
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Alan Dershowitz
March 7, 2008 - 10:18 ET by ricklailAs Alan Dershwotiz become a conservative? I watched and interview last night on Glenn Beck where he was really down on college professors that advocated violence against Israel. I could not find the interview Beck's website but I did find this opinion piece he wrote for the Wall Street Journal. Maybe I took the interview wrong but he sure sounded like a conservative to me.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
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March 7, 2008 - 10:24 ET by Cool ArrowI was busy posting the same thing to the Shrub Report.
Excellent interview, wasn't it?
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Gee, for a minute I thought
March 7, 2008 - 10:37 ET by motherbeltGee, for a minute I thought you guys were confusint him with DAVID Horowitz! ;-)
Well, well, well, wonders never cease!
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March 7, 2008 - 10:41 ET by Cool ArrowAnd not Vladmir Horowitz neither. I think he tickled the ivory coast.
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Adam
March 7, 2008 - 14:03 ET by Hero SquadAdam Horowitz?
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
Mother
March 7, 2008 - 13:05 ET by ricklailI was having some row cookies at the time and got choked on them when he was saying that. (Row cookies are any cookies that you eat a row at a time.)
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
rick and C A...I didn't see
March 7, 2008 - 16:59 ET by Jerrick and C A...I didn't see the interview, but being pro-Israel isn't just a conservative position. Dershowitz has always been a fierce defender of Israel--as have the majority of liberals.
There is admittedly a rabidly pro-Palestinian faction on the Left, but it doesn't represent the consensus view of liberals, nor of Democrats in general.
Jer
»→ You're right Jer
March 7, 2008 - 17:05 ET by Cool ArrowBut he was also advocating opposing views on campuses. Spoke specifically about the left domination of education.
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Cool...
March 7, 2008 - 17:51 ET by JerI hope I can get a transcript. I think he [and conservatives] have a valid point on the pervasive liberal influence in higher education...too many lefty profs with political agendas.
Of course, the "brainwashing" apparently isn't irreversible. Many more Americans self-identify as "conservatives" than "liberals".
Jer
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March 7, 2008 - 17:59 ET by Cool ArrowDon't know about the transcript, but here's the ruling.
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Cool...Thanks for the link
March 7, 2008 - 19:04 ET by JerCool...Thanks for the link to the Grace decision. The ruling appears to be consistent with applicable statutory provisions currently in place in California.
My only disagreement is with the closing paragraph which speaks to where the parents should enroll their children. One thing if it's mere dictum, but if it's mandated under the ruling, I think the court overstepped its authority.
Jer
The Repubs need money MSM fake story...will help
March 7, 2008 - 10:23 ET by JayTeeThe MSM shouting the Sky is falling on the impression that the Dems out raised the Republicans for contributions.....will result in MORE $$$ for the Republicans.
Such is the power of the MSM.
No money worries for Dems
March 7, 2008 - 10:24 ET by shawn228I'm surprised Newsbusters gives so much credibility to the New York Times. Then again I am not because the article is talking about their money problems
With HRC raising 32 million in a month and Barack Obama raising 55 million in month, they should have no problem being very well funded come election time
Exactly...
March 7, 2008 - 10:28 ET by sarcasmoAnd it speaks volumes that judging by open wallets, the candidates are so-much more popular than the supposedly-essential duopoly. Repeatedly giving a "choice" between a tax and spend welfare state and a borrow and spend warfare state isn't too popular. Good point & good following-the-money, Shawn.
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
You are confusing money
March 7, 2008 - 10:34 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou are confusing money being raised on the presidency versus money being raised for congressional and senate races, Shawn. Two different animals.
Roger
March 7, 2008 - 10:46 ET by shawn228I know the difference, my point is the money being raised Presidential candidates is an example of the momentum the Dems have.
Once they have picked the nominee, things will be in high gear. The Dems can just taste victory and all their components will be very funded come election time, they do not just want the Presidency, they want the house and senate as well. They also realize there is a chance they can have a filibuster proof senate.
Lets blame the media
Do you think that, somehow,
March 7, 2008 - 11:21 ET by Roger the ShrubberDo you think that, somehow, suddenly, donations to the DNC will suddenly EXPLODE?
Your statement: "The Dems can just taste victory and all their components will be very funded come election time, they do not just want the Presidency, they want the house and senate as well" carries little weight in light of the numbers right now. Unless you have access to Karl Rove's time machine, please enlighten us on how you came up with that little ditty.
Sure, things can change, but you have to admit that the copious amounts of stories of the inevitable crushing of Republicans in November and the extreme unhappiness of the Republican base has been greatly exaggerated.
roger
March 7, 2008 - 11:42 ET by shawn228I actually do feel that the donations will come in more quickly, I don't know about explode. The Democrats are too busy trying to decide who is "liberal" enough to the promised land 'the oval office".
Once they decide, then they can concentrate on beating the GOP in other areas. Even if the money does not "EXPLODE' as you call it. The GOP has to defend close to 25 seats in the senate. Every house seat is up for grabs, but do you really think the GOP has great chance of getting 28 seats to take that back? The Dems and the msm will bring everything back, Katrina, Scooter Libby, Cunningham, Ney, Mark Foley.....
I agree with you and believe the stories of the inevitbale crushing of the Republicans in November are exagerrated. If Obama wins the nomination, I feel the GOP is in big trouble. HRC will be easier to defeat. I do not believe the extreme unhappiness the Repubican base are exaggerated. NB is good cluster sample of GOP base. How many members have said that they will not vote for a RHINO in Nov? Quite a lot from what I see,
Lets blame the media
Well, as long as the
March 7, 2008 - 12:13 ET by Roger the ShrubberWell, as long as the Hillary/Obama thing drags out, the LESS money will be donated to the DNC for the other races. The approval rating for the DEMOCRAT(ic)-controlled house and senate are at all-time lows, Shawn. That is having a detrimental effect on fund-raising. Add to that, you have the inability of the DNC powers-that-be to spend money wisely.
I guess my point is you are thinking like it is 2006. It ISN'T. The war was changed to the better, the Democrat(ic)s have proven to be even more inept than the Repubs in both houses, and many of the 2006 Dems that were swept into office just might find themselves swept right back out.
Democrats will win congress in 08
March 7, 2008 - 12:25 ET by shawn228The Democrats are doing p*ss poor job in congress I agree. Like I said before there are too many seats to defend for me to see the GOP even coming close to taking back the senate. There is a small chance they can have 60 seats. The thought of having a Dem President and 60 seats scares even a leftist like me.
The house is possibility, but again, that is a hell of a lot of seats to take back.
I actually disagree with you about if it is 2006 again. Most Amerians do not know how government works and alot of them blame Bush for inflation, high gas prices, Katrina and so on. Make no mistake Dubya is very much on the ballad for 08.
The Dems will keep both houses and have the Presidency
March 7, 2008 - 12:30 ET by Dee Bunkmost likely and anyone who votes or doesn't vote to let it happen are going to be very ashamed when they see the carnage. At least those of us who are going to fight against it happening can have a clear conscious.
Dubya's on the ballad? Is he entering dancing with the stars? ; )
just kidding you Shawn - I know what you meant and I type wrong all the time.
Dubya's on the ballad? Is he entering dancing with the stars? ;
March 7, 2008 - 12:46 ET by shawn228Dee,
With these moves, how can he not?
Well he's better than Tucker Carlson so maybe he's got a chance
March 7, 2008 - 12:56 ET by Dee Bunk: )
McCain killing GOP congressional chances.
March 7, 2008 - 12:35 ET by m36b1I agree that the Democrats will keep control of congress in 08. I can see McCain being demoralizing enough that enough conservatives won't even vote, or at least won't jazz the GOP as a whole enought to vote in conservatives to congress. That plus the fact that any so-called "moderates" or "independents" that might vote for McCain will likely not cast their coat-tail votes for a conservative congressional or senate candidate. Whoever wins the Presidency, I see a long 4 years of a GOP minority fighting a desparate battle to keep the country from sliding further to European-style socialism, or downright communism by another name.
m36... I agree with your
March 7, 2008 - 12:39 ET by bigtimerm36...
I agree with your sentiments.
I agree with much you say.
March 7, 2008 - 13:24 ET by Roger the ShrubberI agree with much you say. I, too, seriously doubt the Repubs will take back CONTROL. I do think they have a good shot at STOPPING THE BLEEDING, heh.
Thought I, too, agree about the stupidity of the average American, the Bush mantra wears old when it comes down to debate time, and McCain could hardly to accused of benig a "Bushie" or "Bushbot", snice they have a history of disliking each other.
I think you and I are optimistic (perhaps overly?) about our respecitve sides' chances?
This has been a great chat with you, Shawn.
you too roger :-)
March 7, 2008 - 13:35 ET by shawn228This is fun, I rarely get to chat on Nb during a weekday. I got the day off. woo hoo.
Roger - I'm glad there are people like you who are optimistic
March 7, 2008 - 13:38 ET by Dee BunkI wish there were more. I need people like you to lift me out of this horrible feeling of inevitability. I need to start listening to Rush again. I had never listened to him before Sept 11th and was so surprised at how positive he was.
I'm more of a music person and haven't listened to him in a couple years but I think I need to turn him on for an attitude adjustment.
Obama Worshippers
March 7, 2008 - 10:45 ET by motherbelt(And I use that term without quotes, for a reason),
Have a new video out... We Are The Chosen Ones
Uh, chosen? by whom? for what?
Listen to the African chant in the background through the whole thing: "O-ba-MA....O-ba-MA...O-ba-MA" Creepy.
And this whole "cultish" movement is downright scary.
Wow Motherbelt - That's Disturbing!
March 7, 2008 - 11:23 ET by m36b1Jeez - that Obama video link is one of the most disturbing things I've seen in a long time. Makes me think of Jimmy Jones and Guyana. Dang, that "OH-ba-MA" chant gives the impression that all these idiots on the video are ZOMBIES or something. Be afraid.
m36b1, You are so right!!
March 7, 2008 - 11:28 ET by futbolisgreat1m36b1,
You are so right!! I saw the video and I started tearing for the young idiots of America that have bought into Obama's lie.
Yes, the whole "Obama" chant in the background is very much zombie like....scary, scary, scary!
I can already see it....countless Americans lining up to drink the Kool Aid....
Did you guys see the people wearing his face like Che Guevara?
March 7, 2008 - 11:51 ET by Dee BunkHave you ever seen people wearing pictures of their candidates face before? This is really really surreal that this is happening in America where we have one of the most highest standards of living in the world. You can see people being duped by Che Guevara and Castro and others when they were living in horrible conditions but this just blows the mind.
I can only attribute this bizarre behavior to lack of religion and emptiness of people's souls. They feel lost and need to hold someone up as the Messiah. It's really really scary.
mb, lots of worship going on
March 7, 2008 - 15:19 ET by upcountrywatersunrise, tomorrow new day blah
Move over Jesus a new sun is comming!
Iranian uranium; Iranian ICBM's; Iranian satellites..CHANGE is comming BELIEVE in that!
Democrat or Not?
March 7, 2008 - 11:02 ET by YahooWatcherWCBS leaves you wondering: http://wcbstv.com/local/adam.powell.IV.2.671098.html
But he is: http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=068
Even his website leaves you
March 7, 2008 - 11:11 ET by motherbeltEven his website leaves you wondering; there's no "D" until you get to the bottom of the page.
I've noticed around her (PA...don't know if it's the same in other states) that even when running for re-election, the incumbents don't put their party label on their literature. I don't know if it's both parties doing it...I'll have to start paying attention.
The Dems have no worries for $$$
March 7, 2008 - 11:22 ET by c5thenAfter the convention, once it's decided who will be the nominee, Soros and Buffet and others will see to it that they get $1 billion if necessary.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
Buffett must be keeping monies-he's now the richest!
March 7, 2008 - 11:48 ET by PawpawNBuffett must be keeping his monies as he is now the richest. Guess he didn't like any of the candidates!
Hill the Monster
March 7, 2008 - 11:34 ET by bigtimerI have been laughing my rear off at the tit for tat childish and I do mean childish words both Hill and Obama camps are using to describe each other...first last night you had the breaking news of Wolfson using reference to Ken Starr regarding the Obama tactics from the Hill campaign, now you have the Monster comments by Powers from the Obama campaign...
Btw...as far as I can see Powers is just stating facts...Hill is a MONSTER.
Then you have the hard to working Hill supporters in congress calling for Powers to step down...like Sheila Jackson Lee, Wasserman, Meeks and others...oh yeah...that'll do the trick.
What immature comedy going on for all to see...keep it up leftists, you're more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
Since I originally posted this Powers has resigned for calling Hill a monster...I simply can't believe it, something so ridiculous as the truth to a reporter that was suppose to be off the record by the way...what fools they all are...amateur time at it's best.
I see that Powers has resigned
March 7, 2008 - 12:14 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarLet's see, BHO's economic advisor's NAFTA gaff and now his foreign policy advisor with this.
Good job Osama with the advisors you've surrounded yourself with. I shudder at the thought of his Presidency. He can make Carter look like a genius.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
IJF... He can make
March 7, 2008 - 12:21 ET by bigtimerIJF...
He can make Carter look like a genius.
Good one...
ROFLMAO!
Aiiiieeeeeee!!!!
March 7, 2008 - 11:41 ET by Roger the ShrubberGlobal Warming will still be the death of us all!
Rog... ROFL... What
March 7, 2008 - 11:53 ET by bigtimerRog...
ROFL...
What won't they think of next...rocket science at work alright, when it snows it do eventually melt...no matter the amount.
We are doomed...doomed I tell ya'!
Thought for CONGRESS to hede!
March 7, 2008 - 11:52 ET by PawpawNFor GOD so loved the world, he did not send a committiee!
»→ California bans homeschooling
March 7, 2008 - 12:28 ET by Cool ArrowA California Appeals Court has decided homeschooling is illegal unless the parent/teacher is accredited.
We now continue with "Inconvenient Truth". Next period is poetry with "Kill Mah Landlawd"
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Cool... This is
March 7, 2008 - 12:31 ET by bigtimerCool...
This is absolutely outrageous...leave it to Ca. my home state, I am so disgusted and outraged...of course the teachers union is pleased...
they had better take this to a higher court.
What is sad it the illegals can stay and be paid for out in the open in Ca. with open arms by the leftists, but parents cannot teach home school their own children, if this doesn't get changed via the higher courts, there will be either a mass exodus of these parents from the state if they can afford to move or a lot of parents are facing the possibility of jail, of course the plan is to force them to go to public schools.
Outrageous
I want to weep with what I have seen happen to my home state at times...of course other states will follow the lead of Ca. if this socialistic ruling stands... I am quite sure of this.
Home schooling/CA
March 7, 2008 - 14:17 ET by bigtimerCA...
I don't know if you listen to Rush, but Jason Lewis from Minnesota is subbing for him today...he is doing a real good job on this exact story about what happened in Ca. today with the court ruling on Home Schooling.
Excellent job indeed.
How is California ever
March 7, 2008 - 15:37 ET by balboaHow is California ever going to be relevant in the National Spelling Bee?
»→ Bright side bal
March 7, 2008 - 16:32 ET by Cool ArrowThe achievement quotient of Ca. Public schools will rise slightly in the short run.
Nothing but Union pressure on this one. They finally found an angle, and likely a judge whose spouse is a teacher.
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Cool
March 8, 2008 - 19:09 ET by RESTLESS 1Two birds with one stone. They get to keep the union happy, and make sure their 100% indoctrination quota is met. They would hate miss even one.
A good laugh
March 7, 2008 - 12:53 ET by ricklailNeed a good laugh for today? Go here
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
rick... OMG... I'm
March 7, 2008 - 12:56 ET by bigtimerrick...
OMG... I'm LMAO!
Picture perfect.
Ack!
March 7, 2008 - 13:04 ET by Chris NormanAck!
DISNEY protects Clintons:won't release "Path" to DVD
March 7, 2008 - 13:56 ET by Jack BauerFrom today's Hollywood Reporter, more proof of the arrogance of the liberal Establishment and their contempt for any idea of fairness, or even basic democracy ideals.
This should make EVERYONE feel uneasy, but I guess it won't.
The Path to Political Manipulation
Sen. Chuck Schumer: Consummate Blowhard
March 7, 2008 - 14:40 ET by YahooWatcherhttp://real-us.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080307/ap_on_go_ot/dear_taxpayer
Look at this nonsense. Just imagine if the IRS didn't send out the notice? How else would Chuck's constituents (eldery, lowlifes, etc.) that don't file a return know how to get their refund? I'm sure the $42M was in the bill Chuck signed in the first place, now it's a surprise and a waste of money. Schumer has got to be the biggest MSM face-time whore on this planet.
can we please have a "Ron Paul Free" day?
March 7, 2008 - 15:18 ET by SouthJersey1953now that RonPaul is 'out of the race' (like he was ever in), can we PLEASE go at least a day (prefer a month) without the OT being dominated by RonPaul garbage???????
»→ Excellent Idea
March 7, 2008 - 15:21 ET by Cool ArrowI don't see a lot of us continuing to trash Huckabee or Romney anymore.
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I have not started one for weeks.
March 7, 2008 - 15:38 ET by sarcasmoBut I obviously won't hesitate to end one whenever it's needed, even if it requires taking a few of you on at once. It isn't exactly difficult, as I've proved many times, and I'm not a believer in unilateral disarmament when it comes to stupidity or war..
But I agree. And let's stop and think what I'd respect if the whinepower used here, which is substantial, were directed differently. Ignore foreign policy, we can agree to disagree on that for these purposes. Ignore entirely getting rid of the IRS, too. Ignore all the true and false stuff in your heads that makes Ron Paul controversial. Let's focus on trying to make the Republican party vaguely-conservative again, and let's assume despite the whines and the name-calling that Ron Paul occasionally has good ideas.
I'll face the truth as well. I know that I'm dealing with big government Republicans who won't admit it even when I admit if for 'em, but I'm used to that. So let's focus on something that's been TOTALLY ignored amid all the whines and all the racism-BS. Something noncontroversial. Something I personally tested and found VERY popular with young people, and the popularity was literally universal (most crappy ideas accompanied by money are, too, but I could see this appreciation was genuine).
So, what would that non-whining, conservative, actually-productive, smaller-government idea be, sarcasmo? you ask...Well, it would be this idea. HR 3664. I suggested to the Fred Thompson campaign, through a number of back-channels, that he steal that idea. Fred never did. I doubt McCain ever will, either...Prove me wrong if you can, big government Republicans.
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
Cue Crickets...
March 7, 2008 - 15:59 ET by sarcasmoChirping, as another actually-conservative idea gets buried in the fluff & BS. I still have a dream of somehow harnessing all this immense whinepower, though.
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
Agreed. I will only rip on
March 7, 2008 - 16:50 ET by Roger the ShrubberAgreed. I will only rip on Sarky-poo's God only when it is topical and newsworthy.
Like I posted here elsewhere earlier, this "event" will soon fade into oblivion.
And following this, the whines continued
March 8, 2008 - 04:23 ET by sarcasmoBut the crickets remain totally ignored by the big government Republicans. Gee, I wonder why? And I wonder what could happen if I somehow could harness even 1/10th of this loser's substantial whinepower for conservative ends??
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
sarcasmo
March 8, 2008 - 13:24 ET by Conservative Voicewhats your opinion of Wayne Allyn Root?
Court's homeschool ban creating 'panic' in California...
March 7, 2008 - 16:23 ET by BritcomHas the 4th Reich arrived?
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Communist vs. Statist '08
Is John McCain Married to the Mob?<
Howdy Brit... Look above
March 7, 2008 - 16:26 ET by bigtimerHowdy Brit...
Look above some, Cool Arrow posted this story earlier....other comments followed.
An outrage indeed!
Thanks, I looked but missed it somehow.
March 7, 2008 - 19:38 ET by BritcomCool Arrow gets the point.
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Is John McCain Married to the Mob?<
"...chief concern was not
March 7, 2008 - 16:47 ET by Clear thinker"...chief concern was not the
quality of the children's education, but their 'being in a place daily
where they would be observed by people who had a duty to ensure their
ongoing safety.'"
This statement is total Bull Sh*t!
"Abstain from McCain"
»→ In other words
March 7, 2008 - 16:50 ET by Cool ArrowParents cannot be trusted to ensure the safety of their children.
Shall we pray to the Blessed Hillary for a Nanny state?
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the problem I have with
March 7, 2008 - 17:09 ET by Conservative Voicethe problem I have with this ruling is its a back door approach to solve the problem of bad parenting. If that statement above said something to the effect...
Because you are unfit parents, you have neglected your duty to keep your kids safe, therefore these kids will be put in a home where they will be safe...
then I wouldn't have a problem. But now they created a legal standing where only creditial people can teach, and that only teachers are responsible for their safety, which is hogwash.
Punish the many
March 7, 2008 - 17:18 ET by sarcasmoFor the sins of a few...I find this kind of control freakery scary as hell.
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
»→ Case law
March 7, 2008 - 17:26 ET by Cool ArrowEverything's a precedent. Why can't a decision be binding on an individual case.
Every case seems to have class action findings as judges outdo each other in their findings.
Here, a leftist judge finds in favor of the rich who can afford private tutors, showing their contempt for less wealthy Americans who would rather not send their children into the Oakland gangland jungle.
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CV, Here's what the judge quoted, as if the public schools
March 7, 2008 - 17:24 ET by upcountrywaterinstills any of the following:
"A primary purpose of the
educational system is to train school children in good citizenship,
patriotism and loyalty to the state and the nation as a means of
protecting the public welfare," the judge wrote, quoting from a 1961
case on a similar issue.
Iranian uranium; Iranian ICBM's; Iranian satellites..CHANGE is comming BELIEVE in that!
Ja Upcountry
March 7, 2008 - 17:31 ET by Cool ArrowUnd der Fatherland.
That's freaky nazi.
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Home schooling/CA
March 7, 2008 - 17:40 ET by bigtimerLike I posted earlier when you and I were posting about this somewhere above earlier Cool, can they not appeal this to a higher court?
Lord I hope so or many more states will follow this.
This of course is the teacher's unions dream.
Does anybody know if this can go to a higher court, like.. say out of Calif? This isn't out of the ninth circuit is it? I didn't read that in the article, of course they most likely would rule the same anyway.
I listened to Jason Lewis bring this up today, didn't hear it all, so I don't know if it was brought up there by a caller when he was doing this segment..anybody out there know?
Yes, bigtimer
March 7, 2008 - 17:55 ET by Cool ArrowI don't know where the case goes next, because it was a District court citing an existing 1953 ruling. 1953 outlawed it.
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Hey thanks Cool, bet it may
March 7, 2008 - 18:07 ET by bigtimerHey thanks Cool, bet it may end up at the 9th and maybe further.
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March 7, 2008 - 18:14 ET by Cool ArrowJust to save time, there ought to be an automatic skip over the 9th any time individual freedoms are involved.
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Cool, Couldn't agree
March 7, 2008 - 18:24 ET by bigtimerCool,
Couldn't agree more, unfortunately the 9th will probably side with the ruling but the good news is it will get out of the hands of Ca. and go on up the chain, maybe even the Supreme Ct. who knows, I would guess, or hope anyway, the ruling will be held up on appeal?
»→ California law
March 7, 2008 - 18:34 ET by Cool ArrowBut it gets sort of dicey with the Supremes. Thank God for the recent appointments, but they could argue the states have the right to impose hard and fast measures to ensure public safety.
It's a States Rights issue that could affect many states whose legislatures are in the Teachers Union stranglehold.
Accredited Web based Networks may be the answer.
Expect comments soon from Bill Bennet who has been promoting just such a package for a couple of years.
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Cool, I too thought of the
March 7, 2008 - 18:46 ET by bigtimerCool, I too thought of the dicey scenario with the Supremes, but I didn't think of the state rights issue, you are so correct.
Thanks for the info. about Bennett and the Web based networks, I knew zilch about this.
Much thanks once again.
Learn something new on here all the time, thank goodness.
Another leftist Judge hard
March 7, 2008 - 16:23 ET by bigtimerAnother leftist Judge hard at work.
Call-ee-foown-ee-ahh
March 7, 2008 - 17:16 ET by m36b1You know, there a lot of good folks in 'Guv Terminator's state, but one things for sure - the judicial system there is a "starchamber" if I ever saw one. Sad thing is, stories like this have little shock value because they're so predictable. When the San Andreas fault goes, most of that judicial system needs to dive off the edge (or be nudged along).
Wow, McCain & a reporter just got into it on the plane
March 7, 2008 - 16:30 ET by sarcasmoShe was asking (over and over...) about the fact that Kerry had inquired about McCain (who said "no" at the time) as a running mate. McCain was claiming "everyone knows the whole story of how Kerry asked me to be VP already" (approximate quote, I could easily be wrong here) which is IMO at best a stretch, but he was clearly getting angry and he didn't want to discuss Kerry's phone call.
Towards the end, I got the feeling she was hamming it up a bit for Jon Stewart's show. This made me laugh (I have no problem with comedy-news shows, left or right) but it'll probably make others here furious. McCain could have just as easily made a joke of this, but as I said, I suspect this is destined for the Daily Show, which means the joke's definitely going to be on him.
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
Yeah sarc, they are showing
March 7, 2008 - 16:36 ET by bigtimerYeah sarc, they are showing this again on CNN right at the moment....msnbc was showing it earlier.
What is their point with this exactly?
Pretty lame.
I'm no McCain fan never will be, but really there is plenty of other things to report if they wanted to besides this dribble.
Report: Jap. Whaler Shot Capt. of Anti-Whaling Ship in the Chest
March 7, 2008 - 21:09 ET by BritcomSource: BBC
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Communist vs. Statist '08
Q. Why is John McCain Lying about What Hospital he was Born in?
Brit... Oh boo-hoo for
March 7, 2008 - 21:14 ET by bigtimerBrit...
Oh boo-hoo for Watson....cry me a river.
He should consider his dumb nitwit self lucky...and maybe get a real job.
Italian women can lie about their adultery, says appeal court
March 7, 2008 - 21:18 ET by BritcomSource: BBC
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Communist vs. Statist '08
Q. Why is John McCain Lying about What Hospital he was Born in?
Mass Quantities
March 7, 2008 - 22:05 ET by the strugglerSnow everywhere here in louisville. Hooray! People...It is coming down!