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Bad news for the Republican Party by Eri November 4, 2011 7:51 am

It isn't going to work for the Democrats. by TB 2011-11-04 10:24:26
- Now, now. The "obstructionist Rebublican" meme is one the dittoheads tattooed on themselves early on, remember? I'm sure ... by bowser 2011-11-04 12:14:23
  - The Democrats spent two years not on economic growth, but on trying to get every socialist wet dream they could ... by TB 2011-11-04 15:34:30
    - And a Conservative "wet dream" is weapons and more weapons, war and more war, endless war, bankrupting the country so ... by bowser 2011-11-04 20:07:03
      - None of that is true. by TB 2011-11-05 12:23:53
        
        Look at what is done, TB, not the rhetoric. The Conservatives are absolutely superb at saying one thing and ... by bowser 2011-11-05 14:15:33
        
        Which addresses not one of the specific points I made... by TB 2011-11-05 16:16:13
        
        First, your dittoheads had to SIGN a pledge to block anything Obama tried. Sign the damned thing. So ... by bowser 2011-11-05 23:05:02
        
        Don't lecture me on how to debate. by TB 2011-11-06 13:31:07
        
        New York magazine did a small survey. Here. Take a look at this answer: This is called brain damage. This information is ... by TB 2011-11-05 17:10:23
        
        Just a small digressive observation: Physically cleaning up after the occupiers should create jobs temporarily. Damn sure we will ... by Jody 2011-11-05 14:15:30
        
        And I for one appreciate your insightful contribution to this thread. Making municipal workers clean up parks and sweep ... by bowser 2011-11-05 16:13:58
        
        Nice description of the effects of stimulus spending by RobVG 2011-11-06 14:44:44
        
        Oh kind sir...that of which you are most kindly welcome!!!! I, for one, am most appreciate of any rhetorical ... by Jody 2011-11-05 18:44:49
      - ALERT!!! Sexual inyourendo in Bowser's first sentence!!!!! by Jody 2011-11-05 07:56:21
        
        Credit where credit is due. That was a response to TBs post above mine. Oh, and congrats on ... by bowser 2011-11-05 14:13:07
        
        Indeed credit where credit is due!!!! I have found that hypocrisy is great fodder for comedy. by Jody 2011-11-05 18:55:48
        
        Well, then, you are a superb comedian but you don't give yourself enough credit. Not only hypocrisy but anal ... by bowser 2011-11-06 00:45:56
        
        I can laugh at you. Weeee this is fun Bowser! Now...if I were to say "Fuck you and the horse you ... by Jody 2011-11-06 06:55:01
        
        I know that is purely hypothetical and nothing you would say. You have way too much class to use ... by bowser 2011-11-06 11:27:17
        
        Mama always taught me to be a lady at the table, and a whore in bed.... I like you. People say ... by Jody 2011-11-06 14:36:14
        
        Yeehah! My turn...busy at the moment, ignoring you. Meow! by Jody 2011-11-06 13:46:06
        
        LOL! by Eri 2011-11-05 10:42:53
    - Easy, steady big guy. What about the claim the "obstruction Republican" meme being false and a transparent claim? Do you ... by bowser 2011-11-04 17:09:41
      - The quote you posted was: "Senate Republicans intend to block action on virtually all Democratic-backed legislation unrelated to tax cuts ... by TB 2011-11-04 19:16:30
        
        Now you admit the Republicans are obstructionist. After denying it, calling it a "transparent" dodge by the Democrats. You have ... by bowser 2011-11-04 20:01:48
I'll take good news any day, any way n/t by RobVG 2011-11-04 09:32:23
- Me too. I'm tickled for every job people pick up to support themselves and their families. I was watching Ellen ... by Eri 2011-11-04 18:46:40

"US weighs faster Afghan handover" by bowser November 3, 2011 7:25 pm

Judge beats disabled daughter on video. by Jody November 3, 2011 6:17 am

Violence really does beget violence. I'd like to by Eri 2011-11-03 14:47:20

It's getting funner by Eri November 2, 2011 4:34 pm

This is truly amazing. It hasn't occurred to Cain that he shouldn't have done it. The problem is ... by bowser 2011-11-03 01:08:51

Whoa. by TB November 1, 2011 8:20 pm

What's disturbing? Arf by bowser 2011-11-01 22:27:04
- This is by Jody 2011-11-02 09:05:12
  - What disturbs you about it? by bowser 2011-11-02 09:52:27
    - You of all people should understand the ramifications. I perceive you as the most paranoid person on this board, so ... by Jody 2011-11-02 10:14:48
      - Bowser believes that this kind of thing is so common that pointing out another example means nothing. It's kind ... by TB 2011-11-02 11:15:24
        
        You haven't followed the "Patriot Act", and the illegal wiretapping and eavesdropping? You aren't aware the NSA is intercepting ... by bowser 2011-11-02 12:17:52
        
        Boy did I nail that one. n/t by RobVG 2011-11-02 19:16:48
        
        What is this about? I ask a person who supports every possible intrusion into his privacy by the US ... by bowser 2011-11-02 23:13:34
        
        Which person would that be? by TB 2011-11-03 12:02:42
        
        I agree, that was overzealous by RobVG 2011-11-03 09:56:42
        
        Understood. by Jody 2011-11-02 11:48:05
      - Well, you said it disturbed you. I asked you what about it was disturbing to you. There was ... by bowser 2011-11-02 11:07:42
        
        The question was directed at me. My response was not intentioned to be terse. That is how you perceived it. ... by Jody 2011-11-02 11:47:26
        
        OK. Sorry I took you seriously. At this point it looks as if you were baiting me, looking ... by bowser 2011-11-02 12:14:32
        
        I still feel crappy today...but I am ornery too. So...I did a good job baiting you, eh? Yep that's me.... a masterbaiter. by Jody 2011-11-03 06:29:12
        
        Ever notice how many of your posts have sexual connotations? Pretty much the only person here who initiates those. by bowser 2011-11-03 08:58:04
        
        I beg to differ. She is not the only one. I shall name no names. You should ... by Eri 2011-11-03 20:24:12
        
        Eri, loyalty is a wonderful thing, and I wouldn't suggest you change a thing. I'd also be careful, though, ... by bowser 2011-11-03 21:23:31
        
        Oh SNAP! I have balls. by Jody 2011-11-03 09:54:11
        
        Pfft, who's bait who? n/t by RobVG 2011-11-02 19:16:18
        
        Nah...I really wasn't trying to bait you Bowser. It was just an observation. I said nevermind because I am getting sick...and ... by Jody 2011-11-02 13:35:25
- Leaving aside the potential official abuse, it's $230,000 and the size of a suitcase. by TB 2011-11-02 07:06:07
- Let me guess by RobVG 2011-11-01 22:55:12
  - It certainly crossed your mind. As a practical matter we in the US have no privacy in our telephone ... by bowser 2011-11-02 08:25:36
    - This time it's not just a matter of privacy by RobVG 2011-11-02 09:07:50
      - Violating the First Amendment is done routinely in the US. If you Google "First Amendment violations" you'll find a ... by bowser 2011-11-02 09:51:17

Red Skelton and his version of the Pledge of Allegiance... by Jody October 31, 2011 9:20 am

So nice to hear. Now that gives me hope. by Jody 2011-10-31 19:37:58

Saudi royal offers bounty to catch Israeli soldier by bowser October 30, 2011 10:22 pm

More "occupy" photos by TB October 30, 2011 1:50 pm

Another thought on the Occupiers. In interviews on TV and in the papers, any number of Occupiers have said ... by bowser 2011-11-01 13:25:57
- The incidents of violence are the result of deliberate and planned provocation. by TB 2011-11-01 13:48:17
  - Right above your last post is one which completely contradicts yours. Just because you don't want to acknowledge the ... by bowser 2011-11-01 18:29:52
    - You're going to have to be more specific. I have a lot of posts. First lines? by TB 2011-11-01 20:15:56
Carefully selected to focus on a bodily function common to all. Maybe not Conservatives, though? Is that the ... by bowser 2011-10-30 15:07:28
- These are your revolutionary geniuses, not mine. by TB 2011-10-30 15:53:09
  - At least the "how to lick your own genitals" theme was on Community. "Much of the media considers the ... by bowser 2011-10-30 16:41:36
    - It's possible the actual point, about people not being able to organize themselves, never mind a nation, escaped you. by TB 2011-10-30 18:29:00
      - These are the people everybody is pointing to and saying are the future of the country. Exactly my point. For myself, ... by Jody 2011-10-31 06:10:05
      - Americans have had a lot of time to figure it out, and we haven't. We sneered at the little ... by bowser 2011-10-30 21:40:57
        
        This is not a revolution, rebellion, or even a "movement." by TB 2011-10-31 13:16:28
        
        The point I was making is that instead of trying to understand those to whom they are opposed, instead of ... by bowser 2011-10-31 15:27:36
        
        When one of the "occupiers" starts writing things along the lines of the Federalist Papers, toss us a link. by TB 2011-10-31 15:46:25
        
        And when Americans try to understand an enemy they may win a war. Or won't have to go to ... by bowser 2011-10-31 21:19:23

Who are the 99%? Demographics of Occupy Wall Street protesters show they aren't all unemployed liberals. by bowser October 29, 2011 10:56 pm

My general rule of thumb is that all online polls are crap. by TB 2011-10-30 08:43:47
- I'll agree for the most part, though this one had a twist. Instead of polling everyone reading an article ... by bowser 2011-10-30 20:56:34
  - I've developed a healthy suspicion of all polls, although some are more reliable than others. by TB 2011-10-31 13:10:52
- All online polls are crap unless they say what YOU want them to say. Which is crap. Which ... by Eri 2011-10-30 10:47:14
  - Nope. All online polls are crap. Even the ones that say things I like. by TB 2011-10-30 11:05:12
    - The Truth is Out There by TB 2011-10-30 11:20:56
They have a legitimate bitch, who cares who they are? n/t by RobVG 2011-10-29 23:04:03
- The Occupy Nashville group has around 50 people. Considering Nashville has over half a million people living in the ... by Lee 2011-10-30 07:28:15
  - I don't think so Lee by RobVG 2011-10-30 11:55:03
    - I don't know about all conservatives, but a hell of a lot of us were yelling at Bush and quite ... by TB 2011-10-30 13:09:34
      - Just one of the many things they're trying to divert us from by TB 2011-10-30 13:40:04
        
        Both sides are "diverting". The impetus for the ows movement was the fact that Obama didn't deliver on campaign promises of ... by RobVG 2011-10-30 14:27:20
    - Process liner notes by Robert 2011-10-30 13:05:18
      - I've seen it. by RobVG 2011-10-30 20:02:23
        
        "Could there be any ideas out there as to how we might do better?" by TB 2011-10-31 10:15:25
        
        I hear ya by RobVG 2011-11-01 09:09:21
  - We got seven in our town. by TB 2011-10-30 08:45:51
    - We had one for dinner last night by RobVG 2011-10-30 10:28:06
      - The bitch is that budget cuts will always affect some industry or people somewhere. by TB 2011-10-30 10:59:53

Wanted: 4 Billion Suicides by Eri October 28, 2011 10:06 pm

When I was born the population of this planet was 2.3 bil and the USA was about 132 mil It boggles. by FrankC 2011-10-29 13:45:20
- I went to the '74 worlds fair by RobVG 2011-10-29 21:01:18
The Rest of the Story here. by TB 2011-10-29 13:14:09
Easy rules by Lee 2011-10-29 13:01:46
- Want fruits and vegetables? Pick 'em yourself. by Eri 2011-10-29 13:22:40
  - I do. by Lee 2011-10-29 13:29:02

The European bailout explained by TB October 28, 2011 8:31 pm

Thank the Occupiers - Debit card fees: Some banks say no by bowser October 28, 2011 5:00 pm

I think the people just voted with their feet Bowser. Membership at credit unions and community banks has swollen since ... by RobVG 2011-10-28 19:04:26
- I'll never bank with a national bank. by Lee 2011-10-29 13:04:13
- Absolutely. That too. by bowser 2011-10-28 20:30:57
Yeah, until they had people living in the parks with misspelled cardboard signs, banks had no way to figure out ... by TB 2011-10-28 18:25:48
- I gather we can agree that the Occupiers are a "market response". by bowser 2011-10-28 19:03:26
  - No, the "occupiers" are a desperate political distraction by TB 2011-10-28 19:14:35
    - TB, you have learned much from your leaders. After every insurgent victory Cheney would say that it was the ... by bowser 2011-10-28 20:29:59
      - There will be no tanks, despite the continued media romanticizing of a bunch of bored, mostly well-off kids who have ... by TB 2011-10-28 20:52:29
        
        You're so full of shit, you don' even know your ass from your head. by Eri 2011-10-28 21:15:44
        
        Ah, now that's the kind of reasoned, well-researched response I've come to know and love. by TB 2011-10-28 21:17:42
        
        Please explain your demographic analysis of the Occupiers. I agree that when the weather gets bad they'll leave. ... by bowser 2011-10-28 21:15:37
        
        One survey of 200 "occupiers" can be found here. As for their sanity, I've seen an awful lot of video interviews ... by TB 2011-10-28 21:21:04
        
        Article by WSJ journalist DOUGLAS SCHOEN, is highly skewed...are you sure you weren't breathing over his shoulder Tom? The piece ... by Lindy 2011-10-29 20:36:33
        
        We've done the numbers a few times before on where the "loot" in this country goes. I could do ... by TB 2011-10-30 09:05:15

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