http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHtksEfB5Z4
I'm curious about what he wanted to say before Kucinich cut him off from completing the answer. I'm also curious what the dems here think his purpose was if not to save money.
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- Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:06 am
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Walker and the rule of law
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7285
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:11 pm
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: innoncence project, this stuff just pisses me off
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8807
Re: innoncence project, this stuff just pisses me off
I am suspicious of where that information came from, and even if true it's an unusual case. Not many people make a conscious decision to kill because they only expect to get life in prison but not be executed.
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:07 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Making MJ illegal again
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3826
Re: Making MJ illegal again
All drugs (both pharmaceutical and recreational) should be legalized and available to adults for one simple reason: What goes into my body is not a valid concern of the government. That and you would get rid of an enormous amount of violent crime. Drugs are expensive because they are sold on a black...
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:51 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Pell Grants
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11346
Re: Pell Grants
Corth, You also see A LOT more small business owners here. Exactly. Small business is the backbone of our economy - yet we seem to have a system that discourages the formation of small businesses. I am truly discouraged by how many smart, young, capable people that I meet who have a 'worker drone' ...
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:40 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Pell Grants
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11346
Re: Pell Grants
I pretty much agree with that Kifle. There are some people that will benefit enormously from a classic liberal arts education, and others that really won't get much out of it. The 'one size fits all' approach is enormously inefficient, as it costs EVERYONE 4+ years and tens (if not hundreds) of thou...
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:15 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Pell Grants
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11346
Re: Pell Grants
I get the impression the cliche 'college teaches you how to think' is perhaps the most important thing that the colleges try to instill in their subjects. Is there an element of truth in it? Perhaps. It might really also be a bit of a coincidence. Are 18-22 year olds receptive to new ideas because t...
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:47 am
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Math and Tax numbers - a solicitation for facts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1866
Re: Math and Tax numbers - a solicitation for facts
The number you're looking for is $800-900 billion. That's the amount of revenue that the citizens of the United States saved as a result of extending the Bush tax cuts. FTFY No Corth, absolutely wrong and I'd really expect better of you. The money was spent anyway, we just owe it now. Debt is not s...
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:59 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Math and Tax numbers - a solicitation for facts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1866
Re: Math and Tax numbers - a solicitation for facts
Ragorn wrote:The number you're looking for is $800-900 billion. That's the amount of revenue that the citizens of the United States saved as a result of extending the Bush tax cuts.
FTFY
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:58 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Pell Grants
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11346
Re: Pell Grants
Government subsidized loans and grants are primarily the reason why tuitions are expensive as they are - and also a great contributor towards the education bubble - too many people spending 4+ years of their lives and an enormous amount of money for a framed piece of paper, and then working at McDon...
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:13 am
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Oregon Politics
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1603
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:09 am
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Al Shartpon vs Hannity
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1581
Re: Al Shartpon vs Hannity
A black man gets shot by the cops. Or perhaps, as in the Abner Louima case, gets a broom stick shoved up his ass by cops. Sharpton, the black community organizer, can mobilize faster than anyone. Sharpton and his followers chant, "No Justice - No Peace" as they march down the street the ve...
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:56 am
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Spending Cuts
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6049
Re: Spending Cuts
I have a problem using the debt ceiling vote as leverage. A default by the US on it's debt would be financial armageddon. The mere fact that it's even up for serious debate is probably damaging. Obama was irresponsible voting against it in 2006, but that isn't an excuse for others to be irresponsibl...
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:53 am
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Ashiwi
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12436
Re: Ashiwi
Scary..
At least the ending of the story is good. We're all very happy you're still with us - even if your politics are wrong. :)
At least the ending of the story is good. We're all very happy you're still with us - even if your politics are wrong. :)
- Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:38 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Al Shartpon vs Hannity
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1581
Re: Al Shartpon vs Hannity
Don't underestimate Sharpton. He's a sly bastard - and his motivation is money.
- Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:36 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9213
Re: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
I think you need to read the thread first.
- Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:36 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
For me the issue isn't getting involved in Libya. I think it's debateable whether we should be there or not - certainly something that should be given some thought - but that's beside the point. My issue is with President Obama's disregard for the Constitution.
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:35 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9213
Re: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
So Matt & Trey shoot their mouth off, and the response is some school in England getting blown up. You think that's a good thing. Got it. The alternative is that we let the bullies walk all over us. At some point everyone makes a decision about what kind of person they are going to be. Are you ...
- Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:25 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9213
Re: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
Sure - why not? I hate the idea that speech should be stifled because some barbaric idiots decide to be violent. Absolutely they -should- do it.
- Tue Apr 05, 2011 4:46 am
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9213
Re: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
They are both basically equal. It's just that the Mormons, who are in general civilized, aren't killing people. And fanatical elements of the other group are. I think Kiryan's beef (correct me if I'm wrong) is that the group burning the Koran is criticized harshly for it's actions whereas the other...
- Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:55 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9213
Re: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
They are both basically equal. It's just that the Mormons, who are in general civilized, aren't killing people. And fanatical elements of the other group are. I think Kiryan's beef (correct me if I'm wrong) is that the group burning the Koran is criticized harshly for it's actions whereas the other...
- Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:12 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9213
Re: Muslim vs Mormon and free speech
They are both basically equal. It's just that the Mormons, who are in general civilized, aren't killing people. And fanatical elements of the other group are. I think Kiryan's beef (correct me if I'm wrong) is that the group burning the Koran is criticized harshly for it's actions whereas the other ...
- Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:38 am
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Ashiwi
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12436
Re: Ashiwi
What happened?
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:02 am
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: HOLY SPAM BATMAN
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6753
Re: HOLY SPAM BATMAN
I noticed the spammers don't seem to hit the politics forum. I'm guessing the spam is automated. Is it possible it just looks for something like 'general discussion' to post it's spam? If so then could we just rename it to something else perhaps?
- Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:50 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Supreme court over rules judgement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1555
Re: Supreme court over rules judgement
The criminal justice system is imperfect at best. I worked on a civil case brought by a prisoner while I was interning for a Federal Judge. He sued the warden of his prison for certain policies they had concerning religious services. His claim had no merit on that case, so I wrote an opinion on beha...
- Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:10 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Supreme court over rules judgement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1555
Re: Supreme court over rules judgement
Regardless of the legal issues surrounding the civil case, this is the best argument you can make against the death penalty.
- Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:11 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Chiu actually deserved his Nobel Prize
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1108
Chiu actually deserved his Nobel Prize
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/ ... prize.html
I actually have to give President Obama credit here. It's good to be able to laugh at oneself. I have a feeling the Nobel Committee will find it embarassing though. Good. :)
I actually have to give President Obama credit here. It's good to be able to laugh at oneself. I have a feeling the Nobel Committee will find it embarassing though. Good. :)
- Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:01 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
The way I see it, there are two possible reasons that we are going to war in Libya: 1. Humanitarian concerns 2. Regime change. If there are any other possibilities I haven't thought of I would like to hear them. Those are the only two I can think of. So let's take Obama's stated reason for getting i...
- Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:20 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
I think the big distinguishing factor is that 1. the evidence is not made up. 2. ths war is being sanctioned by several other countries rather than just the united states saying 'k we're going in no matter what you guys say'. With respect to your first point, the question I have is - evidence of wh...
- Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:31 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Resolution Granted the War Powers Act is controversial. Though there has been general consensus for some time that a President cannot commit the US armed forces into a conflict without the consent of Congress unless there is an imminent threat or existing host...
- Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:24 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
Welcome to the thread Ragorn. :)
Now explain how UN approval means that you don't need Congressional approval per the US Constitution.
Now explain how UN approval means that you don't need Congressional approval per the US Constitution.
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:13 pm
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Bald is Beautiful
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8567
Re: Bald is Beautiful
Fair enough. It's probably more of a sentimental attachment to my remaining hair than anything else. It was good hair while it lasted!
- Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:07 am
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Bald is Beautiful
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8567
Re: Bald is Beautiful
If I shaved it off right now it wouldn't be a pretty picture. I managed to get a pretty nasty sunburn last Saturday on my scalp. So now I'm peeling. It's kind of like the worst case of dandruff you've ever seen. The perils of being (mostly) bald. :)
- Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:58 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
Peggy Noonan opinion piece, aptly titled "The Speech Obama Hasn't Given".
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 51286.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 51286.html
- Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:14 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Curious to know others thoughts on this article
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1456
Re: Curious to know others thoughts on this article
Perfectly legal and ethical as far as I'm concerned. If you are going to have a stupid law that says anyone born here is a citizen then this is what you get. If it doesn't make sense then.......... change the law.
- Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:11 pm
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Bald is Beautiful
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8567
Re: Bald is Beautiful
I haven't bit the bullet yet and shaved it off entirely. Half worried nothing will ever grow back again.
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:38 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
Todrael, I have my doubts that anything worthwhile will be accomplished from this latest millitary action. That being said, I certainly recognize the possibility that it will be a succesful and justified venture. I read that link you posted concerning Libyan unity and it reflects other things I have...
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:14 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:09 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
http://www.breitbart.tv/kucinich-slams- ... -rhetoric/
Can't believe I'd ever be posting a video interview of Dennis Kucinich in complete and utter agreement...
Can't believe I'd ever be posting a video interview of Dennis Kucinich in complete and utter agreement...
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:35 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/obama-p ... power-unde
Obama quoted during his campaign as clearly saying that a President does not have the authority to act militarily without Congressional consent unless he is doing so in national self defense.
Obama quoted during his campaign as clearly saying that a President does not have the authority to act militarily without Congressional consent unless he is doing so in national self defense.
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:52 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
Yeah that's a little bit problematic. Also - it seems like everyone involved in this escapade has a different take on whether the ultimate goal is to remove Gadhaffi from power. What DO they want exactly? Libya divided into two separate territories in some sort of protracted low grade civil war? A c...
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:32 pm
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Some simple things to avoid to not KILL your family...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5455
Re: Some simple things to avoid to not KILL your family...
Thanks Thil. Good to know.
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:44 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Obama's Treasury Sec: Obama's budget is not sustainable
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3940
Re: Obama's Treasury Sec: Obama's budget is not sustainable
Simplicifation is only one benefit of the VAT. Penalizing consumption as opposed to income is another.
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:00 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Obama's Treasury Sec: Obama's budget is not sustainable
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3940
Re: Obama's Treasury Sec: Obama's budget is not sustainable
You can make VAT more progressive by charging different rates for different goods. For instance, household goods could be exempt or charged at a lower rate, while other 'luxury' goods can be charged at higher rates. That being said, we need some more regressive taxes so that poor people consider the...
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:54 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
By all accounts, Obama was reluctant to authorize the use of force and only agreed to do so when it became clear that Britain, France and members of the Arab League were prepared not just to join a military campaign but also help lead it. PS: The Arab League is complaining about American colonialis...
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:51 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: The NPR apology
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1132
Re: The NPR apology
Still wondering how the brits put up with the BBC after all these years. Isn't it self evident that a publically funded POLITICAL mouthpiece is in conflict with the core principles of democracy?
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:49 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
Even the leftist sites are up in arms this week... the humanitarian liberals are questioning why we care so much about Libya and not Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, or any of the other revolting countries in the region. Oh right... oil interests. At least with GWB there was a national debate on the topic ...
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:19 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12483
Re: Imperialist Democrats Threaten Libya - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
Talk about rushing into war. When GWB was president we had Congressional hearings, televised UN hearings, primetime speeches, etc. There was a national debate about whether or not it was prudent to invade Iraq. And now with Libya - I didn't even know that the US was seriously considering military ac...
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:31 am
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: Obama's Treasury Sec: Obama's budget is not sustainable
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3940
Re: Obama's Treasury Suspect: Obama's budget is not sustainable
The only solution is adding a value added tax (VAT) targeted 100% to debt reduction. Nope. The only solution is to inflate away the value of the US currency. A serious attempt to pay down debt at current values would be more than the public could stand in terms of tax increases. That being said - T...
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:18 am
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: The middle east, an interesting test for Obama
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1988
Re: The middle east, an interesting test for Obama
Trying to make sense of this Libya mission. I don't see how it matters to the US, from a strategic point of view, what happens in Libya. Should have made the French do it on their own.
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:13 pm
- Forum: Current Events & Politics
- Topic: E-tailers and sales tax
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1408
Re: E-tailers and sales tax
You will likely see a lot of enforcement action against retailers by the states in the coming years. New York has forced Amazon.com to collect sales taxes even though there are no Amazon facilities in NY. I believe Texas was doing that as well.