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California's disgraced politicians, and where they are now by TB March 19, 2012 6:58 pm

Two term limit - one in office, one in jail. Old bumper sticker. by bowser 2012-03-19 21:03:03

Sweden moving toward "cashless" economy by TB March 19, 2012 3:44 pm

......John Pinnete was a freaking prophet..... by VelociraptorBlade 2012-03-19 19:59:40
I pity the drug culture, and barter will replace "under the table". (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-19 18:32:23
- That is an aspect, isn't it. by bowser 2012-03-19 20:56:03

Escape from Camp 14 by TB March 18, 2012 7:07 pm

In the context of political demonization and pounding of the drums of war, these things must be taken with a ... by bowser 2012-03-18 19:24:45
- He probably should have posted that on flame don't you think? by RobVG 2012-03-18 22:01:01
  - It was a legitimate comment. But I'm going to try to shove this over to Current Events. by TB 2012-03-19 08:59:07
    - To be clear, I was talking to Bowser about you (Tom) (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-19 18:18:34
    - Woot! It worked! The list on the left doesn't update though. by TB 2012-03-19 09:00:11
  - EDITED: When you're politically hypersensitized, every report of an atrocity is interpreted as a malicious dig at the other side. ... by ER 2012-03-19 06:16:44
    - Bowser was the one that gave it a little shove in the direction you're talking about by RobVG 2012-03-19 08:32:15
      - The truth, as always, is somewhere in between. It's only good manners not to cause trouble by dropping little ... by ER 2012-03-19 09:29:50
      - A longer story than necessary about that post. I had just finished reading a story about Cuba arresting protesters prior ... by bowser 2012-03-19 09:24:18
        
        Hey, I didn't throw a flag by RobVG 2012-03-19 18:13:19
    - IIWLUTM....( If it were left up to me) I personally no longer care about what happens elsewhere. However that being said...because ... by Jody 2012-03-19 08:30:27

Executive Order -- National Defense Resources Preparedness by TB March 18, 2012 6:30 am

Wingnutdaily: Voice of Reason in Stupid Right-Wing Freakout About Martial Law!? Here. You guy, I’m worried about WND, Joseph Farah’s No. 1 ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-19 09:57:43
- Too late. It's no fun now. by TB 2012-03-19 10:08:33
First people tell us we should use our power to vote, or lose it. Then we're presented with few ... by VelociraptorBlade 2012-03-18 14:50:29
And yes, this is a trap. by TB 2012-03-18 07:54:23
- Yep. That's why I'm not commenting. by ER 2012-03-18 09:08:56
  - This would be a lot more fun if I could pull up a few Bush-era posts. by TB 2012-03-18 09:21:58
    - Don't worry about it. We'll take your word for it. by ER 2012-03-18 09:26:44

The China bubble? by TB March 15, 2012 6:21 pm

Interesting article. Another global recession would really hurt the US recovery right now. If it happened before Nov ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-16 19:37:46
- I suspect Europe will implode before China does. by TB 2012-03-16 19:59:41
Acres and acres of factory space just waiting for occupancy. Several hundred acres. That's what a friend of mine ... by bowser 2012-03-15 21:45:22
Two words: Screw China. I'm fairly confident the world could manage economically without them, and I think they're ... by VelociraptorBlade 2012-03-15 19:09:31

My problem with American politics (a visual approach) by Robert March 14, 2012 11:40 am

I came up as close to Mother Theresa as Mother Theresa herself. Don't see that on the chart? Yer dern ... by Jody 2012-03-14 14:37:11
- At least you're paying attention. by Robert 2012-03-15 11:49:08
- Hmmm. by TB 2012-03-14 17:05:25
  - It's a contraction by RobVG 2012-03-14 18:35:51
    - Those other two forums are pansies. by Jody 2012-03-14 19:54:15
I think a cylindrical bipolar coordinate system might be more instructive. Cartesian is soooooooooo 17th century. by ER 2012-03-14 13:20:56
Fun. I'm -7.25 on the Economic left right scale, -3.13 on the Social Libertarian/Authoritarian up down scale. (Very ... by bowser 2012-03-14 12:27:08
The test is kind of a pantload, with most questions occupying the same philosophical strata as "what kind of tree would you be?" by TB 2012-03-14 12:18:58
- Have to agree with you there. When I put up a link to the site, it was more of ... by VelociraptorBlade 2012-03-14 14:21:57
  - Gandhi's actual politics. Go figure. by TB 2012-03-14 17:12:43
    - I love the man and what he stood for, but his "swaraj" seems a bit unsustainable. People, when left ... by VelociraptorBlade 2012-03-14 21:00:25
      - There are governments, and there are governments. by TB 2012-03-15 08:51:38
        
        The choice is not between despotism and anarchy, but to recognize that there is a middle ground between the two. As ... by ER 2012-03-15 12:12:14
      - A true absence of power will create a vacuum, something will rush in to fill it. If not some new ... by ER 2012-03-15 05:03:53
- "Categories of Liberty?" by ER 2012-03-14 13:08:25
  - You could look up "Nolan Chart" and all the variations and thinking on the subject. by TB 2012-03-14 17:07:58
    - I see how it works. Kind of like a horoscope. I'm a Virgo. by ER 2012-03-14 18:39:20
  - Yes. For liberals it's Supermax, general population, minimum security, supervised parole and unsupervised parole. For Conservatives the poor ones have ... by bowser 2012-03-14 13:11:16
- Oh, TB. I'll bet you're a lot of fun at a Trivial Pursuits party. "What was the name of Roy ... by bowser 2012-03-14 13:08:22
  - "Git 'em up, Scout." by ER 2012-03-14 13:22:33

U.S., Britain to agree emergency oil stocks release by TB March 15, 2012 9:07 am

I am in total agreement with you on this issue, and for the same reasons you are. Of course, I'm not ... by ER 2012-03-15 11:11:51

Hoo boy.... by Vitruvius March 13, 2012 7:58 pm

Unfortunately, the US is exceedingly casual about "collateral damage" and "rogue" troops and mercenaries blowing away locals. Lt. Calley ... by bowser 2012-03-13 23:09:10
- .... Would I be considered a traitor if I moved? by VelociraptorBlade 2012-03-13 23:16:13
  - We need to get out of that part of the world. Our only valid mission for being there, punishing Al-Quaeda ... by ER 2012-03-14 05:10:02

The Big E's final mission by ER March 11, 2012 12:25 pm

The Enterprise CV-6, 1938 to 1958 was not too shabby, either. She was a reliable workhorse of WWII in ... by bowser 2012-03-12 18:00:20
- Not just a reliable workhorse. Read her history sometime. That ship was in action almost continuously, and she kicked ass. by ER 2012-03-12 18:46:13
  - Didn't mean to discount her. "Reliable workhorse" is very high praise in my book. About as high as ... by bowser 2012-03-12 20:20:07
"The only ship of her class, Enterprise is the second-oldest vessel in commission in the United States Navy, after the wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate USS Constitution." by TB 2012-03-11 12:49:54

The neural whip by ER March 12, 2012 5:44 am

I agree with what you are saying. AND, what a way to scan for snipers!!! If it has ... by bowser 2012-03-12 17:54:18
- I think crowd control is more what they had in mind. by ER 2012-03-12 18:46:59
True, true. I always hate it when people praise new "non-lethal" weapons. If it can be used to harm ... by VelociraptorBlade 2012-03-12 14:41:10

Is anyone planning on watching 'Game Change' tonight? by ER March 10, 2012 10:34 am

I read the NYT, LATimes and Newsday reviews. Played to good reviews, especially acting. Palin was treated rather ... by bowser 2012-03-11 08:20:33
I predict, however, that Sarah Palin will play her strong suite and only strength. She will be a victim. by bowser 2012-03-10 12:49:23
- I am sorry that you see her that way, but it is what it is. She obviously does something to ... by Jody 2012-03-10 13:31:01
I would if I could but I can't. n/t by bowser 2012-03-10 11:40:23

The growth of government dependence (edited) by TB March 6, 2012 9:25 pm

What was it that Conservatives chanted when people objected to various wars? When people complained their human rights were ... by bowser 2012-03-09 18:31:12
Of course. by Robert 2012-03-07 10:52:23
- Corrected for clarity. by TB 2012-03-07 11:50:11
  - The "clarity" is absolutely illogical. It really makes no sense, TB. The Republicans are the ones who have spent us ... by bowser 2012-03-07 16:56:46
  - It was already clear who you meant. by Robert 2012-03-07 16:07:45
    - When I'm talking "Democrats" it's usually shorthand for the Democratic Party and its leaders and cronies. I'll try to watch that. by TB 2012-03-07 18:35:26
      - I need to be clearer. by Robert 2012-03-08 10:56:59
        
        Conspiracy? More like an invisible hand... (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-08 18:09:18
        
        "Because for better or worse, he’s our troll. " by ER 2012-03-08 13:20:29
        
        Hola Amigo (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-08 18:11:01
        
        What's up, ER? by Robert 2012-03-08 16:56:04
        
        Sorry, Robert. But you have inadvertently, and I am sure, innocently, created a situation where self-censorship on my part ... by ER 2012-03-08 18:03:41
        
        Can we talk? by Robert 2012-03-09 11:49:47
        
        ER, just be yourself. Just say what you will and don't sweat it. I for one greatly appreciate ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-08 23:09:39
        
        YOU MEN! Dignity is on a sliding scale. Ever had a child?...and I ain't talkin' C section. I miss you. Please ... by Jody 2012-03-08 15:35:49
        
        Dude, you ARE wanted here. Please continue to contribute. by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-08 14:07:17
        
        Ditto! by TB 2012-03-08 15:16:01
        
        I appreciate the sentiment, Buck, and I thank you for it. But when the Great Kerfuffle broke out a ... by ER 2012-03-08 14:23:39
        
        I'm over to Community for this one. n/t by bowser 2012-03-08 19:51:27
        
        "Trolling:" by TB 2012-03-08 14:02:34
        
        I've ripped ER a dozen times for abusing the word "conspiracy." Don't you start. by TB 2012-03-08 12:06:19
        
        Thanks for addressing the *conspiracy* reference Tom....it was eating at me too. by Jody 2012-03-08 12:48:38
LOL at the gigantic increases in red states! I read 40% of republicans who are on Medicare and/or SS ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-07 01:41:29
- Well they do take out a large chunk out of our checks for these benefits. (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-07 17:45:40
- Granted, an aging population is a factor here, but the money still has to come from somewhere. by TB 2012-03-07 09:48:42
  - By the way, by TB 2012-03-07 10:13:32
Understandable, predictable and natural. Makes the case for taxing the wealthy at 90%. As more and more wealth is being ... by bowser 2012-03-06 22:03:02
- You have to earn the money first before you invest it. by RobVG 2012-03-07 17:42:46
  - Kill the middle class and you have nothing. And Republican policies are killing the middle class. I don't know why ... by bowser 2012-03-07 23:49:03
    - I was responding to your comment about non-producers by RobVG 2012-03-08 10:04:58
- Tell me the income level where you think "wealthy" starts, and I'll get you a revenue number for a 90 ... by TB 2012-03-07 09:53:45
  - That's not the point. There is not a 1 to 1 correlation between what is transferred to the ... by bowser 2012-03-07 13:25:20
    - It's the point you made. You want to change it now? by TB 2012-03-07 14:02:20
      - Same point. One may not get it all but one can get some of it, and deter the practice. by bowser 2012-03-07 16:49:17
Amazing graphic (n/t) by RobVG 2012-03-06 21:54:57

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