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The Week Ahead in politics: A Georgia primary preview, Rahm could testify at Blago trial, Greene's first campaign speech, Biden campaigns in MD for O'Malley, Kagan, Clapper, unemployment benefits get votes, Netroots Nation kicks off in Vegas, and get your profanity-laced Blago ringtone now.
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We've got Georgia on our minds this week, as Georgia voters go to the polls Tuesday to choose candidates for governor, Congress, and more.
Georgia voters go to the polls Tuesday to choose candidates for governor, Congress, and more.
In 2008, Barack Obama lost the traditionally Republican state by just five percentage points, thanks to the state's large African-American population. On Tuesday, some analysts believe black voters could comprise more than half of all Democratic primary voters for the first time.
For the Democrats, seven candidates are running for governor, including Attorney General Thurbert Baker, who would be the state's first black governor if elected, and former Gov. Roy Barnes. Barnes has rallied support from several prominent African-American pastors, civil rights icons, and influential former elected officials. But Baker is touting the endorsement of former President Bill Clinton.
On the Republican side, another seven candidates are running for the open seat, but three stand out -- Karen Handel, a former secretary of state who has earned the backing of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin; former Rep. Nathan Deal, who is being supported by Newt Gingrich. (Deal was facing a House Ethics Committee investigation before resigning to run for governor); And the front runner John Oxendine, the state insurance commissioner. If no one achieves 50 percent in the primary, the race will head to an August 10th runoff.
One Congressional primary to watch is the Democratic race for the 12th congressional district. Incumbent John Barrow faces Regina Thomas, a former state senator. Barrow has the money advantage, but Georgia political watchers are not writing off Thomas, who is black and well known in this heavily African-American swing district.
And the attorney general's race is drawing national attention because of what may be the most emotional and controversial ad this cycle.
It's tough stuff. In it, a mother whose son was shot by police accuses candidate and prosecutor Ken Hodges of not getting an indictment on the officer, because he "forgot to swear him in, tried to hide the video and then refused to reopen the case. I could never get an answer why." The teary-eyed mom concludes, "Mr. Hodges should not be our next attorney general."
The ad, run by Democratic state Rep. Rob Teilhet, has caused a shake-up in the race. The Hodges campaign has called it unfair and untrue. And an independent fact-checker rated Teilhet's claim that Hodges botched the case as "false."
To the timeline...
The trial of disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich continues. This week the defense calls its first witnesses and they are getting right to the heavy hitters. White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel could take the stand as early as this week.
On Sunday, the South Carolina Democrat Alvin Greene, whose legitimacy as a candidate has been questioned by his own party, delivers his first official campaign speech before a local chapter of the NAACP. Greene reported raising a $1,000 dollars in the first quarter of the year. That's right -- just $1,000. His fall opponent, conservative Jim DeMint, has $3.5 million -- on hand.
Also Monday, Vice President Biden travels to nearby Maryland to help Gov. Martin O'Malley raise money in Baltimore for his re-election bid.
On Tuesday, the Senate may vote on extending unemployment benefits. Republicans have repeatedly blocked the measure.
The Judiciary Committee will likely vote on Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court. Republicans had delayed her confirmation vote a week because they said the originally scheduled vote date was too soon after the July 4th recess.
There's another confirmation vote, this one for Lt. General James Clapper, who is Obama's choice to be Director of National Intelligence. Sen. Dianne Feinstein had blocked a vote on his nomination because she was upset over the House not taking acting on intelligence legislation.
Also Tuesday, Carte Goodwin -- a former aide to the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, lawyer for Gov. Joe Manchin, and Rockefeller friend -- will be sworn as Byrd's temporary replacement. There will be a special election to fill Byrd's seat this fall.
And British Prime Minister David Cameron makes his first trip to the White House since winning election in May.
On Thursday, liberal activists will gather through the weekend in Las Vegas for the Netroots Nation conference.
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Kudos to our generous hosts/moderators for providing us the FR forum to engage in the political version of ‘The Family Feud’!
It’s by far thee best place on the web for political discourse! I laugh every time I see a right winger whining about FR leaning left! Always makes me scratch my head and wonder why they keep coming back for more if it’s ‘so bad’! lol
I dunno… you think maybe because the majority of them are nothing more than a professional provoker? As someone mentioned earlier – they sure seem to know what buttons to push! Keep in mind they’re the first ones b!tching about dissent & discourse… as it’s ONLY acceptable on their terms… Go figure!
Newsflash!!! Righties… Democrats aren’t picking up what you’re putting down anymore! We’re more than willing to hit back and hit back hard on the daily snivel & drivel you try to pass off as facts!
You want a fight you got it… make sure you bring more than a Swiss Army knife will ya?
Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! Try to take it easy… looks like it’s going to be a scorcher for most of the country.
Let’s ‘keep our fingers crossed’ that the cap continues to contain the geyser in the Gulf and maybe the residents down there can finally start the healing process.
And lastly… remember to ask yourself…What has a Republican’t done to make your life better the last 18 months? Or America for that matter! Obstructionism is not an answer!
Here’s the deal… you can either vote Democratic to take your country forward OR you can vote for the party of NO to take your country ‘back’…. wards…
Gang… I’ll see you over on the vine later for a cold one & some ‘spicy’ guacamole & chips for a change of pace!
Cheers!
Right on Feisty, I have suspected for a long time paid hacks just to push our buttons. There are more now than when I started on this board and they keep repeating the same talking points. Either they all live together or they are connected in some other way. I have even seen the same misinformation, using identical words. You would think at least they would try and hide it better. Let the public beware. They bitch about discourse, call us haters, attack us personally, call us names or the one that bothers me as much as attacking my Vet status is to talk down to me. Like do you understand now? I would if the comment had anything at all to do with what was being discussed at the time and if their post even made sense. And they get mad and try to call us out when they are the ones that started it.
I have asked every one of the more viral ones one question. What has your party done for us Americans in the last 18 months? Make it easier how about 10 Years? I never get an answer that points to any legislation but more talking points.
Glad MSNBC has brought up the dishonesty in the Teilhet ad. Our local news stations WSB, 11 Alive, Fox 5 & the Atlanta Journal Constitution actually all came out with reports that this ad is completely false. Ken Hodges did not need to swear in the officer for his testimony, which matched the written testimony. The video tape was shown multiple times to the grand jury. Ken never refused to reopen the case. Shame on Rob Teilhet for exploiting a mother’s grief. This is a great example of a sleazy politician like Rob Teilhet doing everything he can to ruin his fellow Democrat because he has never tried a criminal case and is seriously outmatched in the race. Here are the stories:
http://www.wsbtv.com/video/24278050/index.html
http://staging.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=146293&provider=top
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/ag-candidate-rolls-out-controversial-ad
http://politifact.com/georgia/statements/2010/jul/15/rob-teilhet/candidate-says-opponent-botched-prosecution-fatal-/
Thanks to our hosts, thanks to all for an interesting week, see you next week, Feisty, I love guacamole, see you at the Vine!
Hi Newday!! See you there!
Hey NewDay... How's the tomato's coming along? If memory serves me correctly you make a 'mean' Salsa! :0)
Yes, I do. And we should have some in the garden in a couple of weeks. Hoping for sweet corn too if we can keep our friends the deer out of it. But, we really don't care if they get it, have to feed the critters too.
Thank first Read host and moderators; thanks to the gang for all of the well wishes and greetings!! I've missed you all look forward to rejoining my family out here.
Our nation has numerous problems that won't be solved overnight, weeks, months or years...
The many mounting issues that President Obama and the Democrats have had to contend with have been a barrage of on-going crisis. We should step back and take a good look at ourselves...
Our countries leadership isn't appointed-- they are voted into office by "We The People" and we the people have ourselves to blame for our nation's woes. Look at it this way...when we're born, we're born alone and when we die, we die alone. Each one of us are responsible for our thoughts, actions and ideas and each one of us has the ability and right to chart our course and our nation's course...
Which choices will you make? Will you continue to listen to the ideas and talking points of commentators with manufactured delusional polls that seek to benefit their employers and special interest; or will you use what God has given you...common sense.
I've chosen the latter...I thank God for our collective decisions that elected President Obama and also for those that he's blessed with the ability to see and know what's best for our nation and the future for other generations and that generation deserves better than what we've allowed to be plundered; we must restore their inheritance...
Have a great weekend everyone and stay strong! See you on the other side and Smooches!
This is why we have missed you Anita, wonderful post.
Thanks Newday...I've had a lot of time to reflect and much to be grateful for...HUG to you; see you later tonight.
Anita,
Have a great week end. Hope to see you next week. Keep the faith.
Yours in Service
Anita - Excellent post. You hit the right tone. We also have to remember that if we subscribe to hatred - like at least 1/2 of the country is doing now - that we will NOT see ANY blessings for this nation. Hatred is seductive and it is hard to shirk when it is embraced. If we do NOT shirk hatred, it will manifest itself - guaranteed - and we will not like how and where. Vice President Cheney has harbored a LOT of hatred in his lifetime, and while he has all of the trappings of wealth and power, we see that hatred has taken a toll on his physical well being.
We as a nation have to learn a lesson from Vice President Cheney - do we want to harbour hatred (against our neighbours and fellow contrymen) and end up sick and dying, or do we go forward with the tenets and beliefs of this country and thrive?
Again, great post. Let's hope that cooler heads will prevail.
Pietro, thank you...I can't help but think about what blessings we've been give and especially coming from where we were. It was as though..for once our nation was so fearful of what we were witnessing just before President Obama assumed the office of the Presidency; that I couldn't hep but be reminded of witnessing prayers answered...He's done a great job so far...
We were experiencing extremely DARK and uncertain times then and we've come a long way...just think about it. It was just 18 months ago that we didn't KNOW if we would survive as a NATION; but judging from what MSM and the Republicans have hatched...you would think that we are an ungrateful nation...
If we aren't careful...we will endure worse and it won't be by the hand of man. Don't get me wrong, I'm no bible thumping hypocrite...but I do beleive in God Almighty and that I'm NOT ashamed of. It is my opinion that Cheney is experiencing JUST what he should...
We must reap what we sow...do I pity him? NO I do not-- he's a prayer being answered... I pray for my enemies as we all should...will I lie and say that I wish him well...NO I will not; because it would make me a hypocrite. I do want him to continue to live long and see the destruction that he's caused.
Pietro...the hatred that has manifested itself by the small number of lemmings are only the people that have always hated. The Republicans just taped into them because they need them. That's why they've allowed Rush Limbaugh to be the REAL leader and the John Birch along with any neo-Nazi group of hatred that they could find for help to advance their cause by any means necessary...
If we continue to make wrong choices at the polls-- by voting in anger; or because we aren't getting what we want fast enough, listening to what MSM has poisoned our minds with and trick polls to turn favor and seek division because it makes great ratings...this nation will be doomed; because we will continue to elect NOTHING politicians whose interest is only in WHAT they can do for the people that sweeten their pockets....
Thanks Retired...you too!
Well, I see Eric's still on crack and Feisty has assumed the role almost officially as the resident amateur provocateur. Nashville hasn't changed her schtick in the least. Still using her canned debate techniques and demanding more links than Jimmy Dean. Then when someone provides one, she goes into her Rosanne Rosanna Danna routine and just says "nevermind!"
As for me, I came back because I really missed the extra paycheck. Thanks, Chuck, Domenico and Mark for rehiring me in these adverse times. Apparently you have been hoarding cash.
I also thought if BP could cap a raging oil well in 86 days, that might be long enough for someone to put a lid on a certain raging redundant redhead. But even though the format has changed, the left wing content remains stagnant. Lucky for them, the new format is more conducive to piling on and loosely organized pack attacks.
Clara, I will defend snark and sarcasm to all the limits of my ability.
Dangerfield: I Really like what I've seen of your posts. Be sure to have fun with them, because you will never get anywhere with the 90% complement of left wing posters here. You will provide them with factual comments and they will demand links. You will provide them with facts, hand feeding them, and they will react with no reaction and virtual glassy stares. Then they simply attack.
They will never concede a point unless you happen to agree with THEM on something. It NEVER goes the other way. (Well, they might agree with that.)
And no matter what Feisty says, this forum is overwhelmingly left.
Which, of course, is the ONLY reason I have for hanging out here.
Well, except for the paycheck, of course.
Welcome Back Richard.... nice to see our resident narcissist crawl out from his bunker!
Whereya been? Hunting with the 'Dick' again... oh never mind - looks like Dick's hunting days are far behind him as you can't plug yourself in - in a forest!
Clara will be pleased... as for the rest of us? Eh... not so much!
Ah, come on Richard, you know you love us!
Nice to see you Richard.
Feisty: Your predicktability is your strongest trait. It's something you do just about better than anyone here, except perhaps for the crackhead.
Nude Guy Yawning: Uh, OK.
CA: Likewise, especially since I can't really see you.
Welcome back, Richard! We've missed you; well, I've missed you-I can't speak for the others.
Interesting times we live in, don't you agree? There is a new documentary being released this week, entitled "We Will Not Be Silenced"-provides incontrovertible truth that Obama robbed Hillary of the nomination by intimidation and theft of ballots in caucuses. In one instance, Hillary's delegates were locked out of the caucus hall,and the police broke down the doors.
If he were in my party, I'd be outraged.
It's even more interesting that this is coming out NOW, when Obama's poll numbers are circling the drain. Think it means that Hillary will challenge him in '12?
I don't know-didn't Teddy challenge Jimmy in '80 after promising not to do so? I do believe that he did!
Great theater-will make it much easier for President Daniels in '13.
Richard I'm right glad to see you myself. Still harboring that martyr complex I see. Actually in certain circles you have come up several times with a thought as to how they miss the interaction. I will plead guilty to being one of those. Other than having a tendency to bringing up those enhanced curves down at the end of the bar that make my significant other give me one of those nasty looks at least I can depend on you not to use teleprompters and the incipient threat of one kind of 'ism or another to try to make your point. Glad that the hosts have decided to resume your stipend as I do hold out hope that one day you'll relent and share some of that Black Jack around the table. You might want to send a little to your friend No Jo seeing as how it looks like to me that since the format change she has started to descend into a paranoid spiral and I'm hoping that somebody can pull her out before she and the trees meet with a spectacular result.
no joe, all blo says: “In one instance, Hillary's delegates were locked out of the caucus hall, and the police broke down the doors.”
This is not a new story. 2 years ago this was all over the national & political news. I know you were posting on this site so how could you have missed it ?
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2008/04/22/4431008-no-major-voting-irregularities
http://www.kxnet.com/custom404.asp?404;http://www.kxnet.com/news/215574.asp
It's good to see you too, Richard. No snark there - I mean that.
Wow.
Where did Richard come from? I thought I was in some lefty's face book for the last few hours.
CA,
I responded to Fiesty's 1st post earlier under First Thought The Economy. I guess you missed it. I mentioned your post a week or so ago, dolphins in distress and related it to the BP use of Corexit. I got angry and it went pretty long. You won't like most of it, but I could use some balance and another other point of view. Seems somewhere this afternoon I saw you and Fiesty/others putting down the right wingnuts (?) and debunking their talking points, etc. I don't really expect anything of any substance, or relevance to the discussion from Fiesty, but I would be interested in your comments, if you have any time over the weekend.
Look forward to your comments CA and thanks Richard for the break.
My pleasure.
bob-1805084
Daddy finally plugged the hole
bob-1805084
I saw a movie.I think it was Slingblade or something.Guy in the movie liked fried taters.I thought it was funny the way he said it.
bob-1805084
newday,I wasn't picking on two little girls who wanted a puppy. I was mocking the narcissist who feds us his common man crap.
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PRICELESS Bob!
You want to talk about nothing of substance or relevance...LMAO!
Here's a heaping helping of hypocrisy for ya!
PS: Thanks for at least admitting that we are effective at 'debunking' the talking points of the right wing nuts! lol
Fiesty,
Most (actually almost all) of what I read here from the liberals is pretty much just emotional stuff, or stuff based on emotion. I have tried to be more understanding, and in that vein, have tried to get in touch with feelings, my emotions, so we can talk. Seems it is working. The 3 posts you mentioned were examples of me channeling my liberal me, and not typical of post like the one referenced to CA in the above.
"Daddy" comment - Liberals swallow that crap from Obama, I tried to swallow, but still have periodic regurgitations.
Slingblade response to Pat's - She was talking about steamers, lobster, cole slaw, potato salad, fruit salad, watermelon, hamburgers, hot dogs, beer, lemonade... I thought of the guy in Slingblade saying he liked fried taters. What can I say. She inspired me. Still I should have not hit the button.
Mocking the narcisist - Actually, you should have posted the whole exchange. newday really walked into that one. The righties might have enjoyed it.
So you were able to find a few of my posts that are irrelevant and not substantive. Good job. But, in the above post, I never said everything I ever posted was relevant and substantive - I said (regarding my reply to your post yesterday) I didn't expect anything of any substance, or relevance from Fiesty.
Your response has proven that my expectation was correct. Should have have left it to CA.
Regarding your PS, I don't watch much of the political entertainment shows. Nothing but talking over each others' talking points trying to get a catch phrase, or sound bite to stick. There is rarely an opportunity to finish a thought, much less develop one. It's boring.
My post/reply to your post referenced above is over 40 lines. I do not know if it contains any "talking points", I know I didn't get one thought expressed in that post from a talking head. I know 40 lines is alot of opportunity to find something to debunk. And I know you have not even mentioned that post, much less debunked anything. But as you say - lol
As the greatest aphorist on these pages also says - Thanks for playing
PS Voted!
Now I get it...
The substance is selective & the relevance is determined by the right wing nuts.
Thank you for taking 40 lines (your count - not mine) to clear that up!
Your 'swallowing' problem was just plain too much information - but being a true liberal who can't stand suffering, may I suggest some Prevacid?
While you're at it maybe an eye exam would be a good idea - as you either can't see or chose to ignore the links that are generously provided to ALL to debunk the right wing lies that flow ever so freely around here...
I love it I moved a business out of Chicago about 10 yrears ago, I couldn't afford to pay Obama's union dues.
FIESTY------ You especially, should know better, Roselle is close enought to get all of the information, I have to suspect you are a paid blogger.
I owned a company that was on 37th st in Chicago, why don't you talk to people about the street after street, and building after building sitting there, empty.
You know when Mr Dailey rasied the real estate taxes in Chicago, 13 out of the last 14 years.
Why don't you talk to them about the number of homes old at auction to satisfy tax liens.
Why don't you talk about the 16billion that Chicago has spent in the last 15 years building public housing.
Sorry sunshine, you lack credibility.
middlewes:
You need to rethink the "paid blogger" thing, especially as regards FRR. Honestly, can you imagine anyone paying anyone for such product? That would be positively redickulous. Besides, these folks have totally worn out the "paid blogger" schtick by applying it for years to the few conservatives who show up here.
My lucrative contract is an exception, I suppose, but generally it's just an urban legend.
By the way Feisty, I'm sure Mr. Cheney's heart pump could be operated by battery, allowing him to go to all kinds of undisclosed locations. I'm kind of flummoxed by your comment because if there is anyone who I would expect to have experience with portable battery operated devices, it would be you.
I might have to rethink my comments on the paid bloggers. Who knows where some of that "stimulus" money ended up? You say Roselle's pretty close to Chicago?
Feisty, did they ever secure that stimulus money to retrofit that prison for Guantanamo Bay transfers? Whose district was that in?
Richard, good to see you found the map and the flashlight,...seems as though something ELSE is missing? think, think, think - I guess it could possibly be a point?
I am laughing at your joke, good one.
Sorry sunshine, you lack credibility.
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Oh I get it... because YOU said so it's GOTTA be true.... LMAO
Uh huh!
It is good to see you are so current on what's going on in Chicago - even though by your own words you MOVED 10 years ago!
I'll talk about what ever I want when ever I want... thank you very much!
Not too obvious you're a newbie as you would know by now I don't dance to the right wing demands!
I am curious why you signaled out Chicago - as practically EVERY city in the US is experiencing the same urban blight!
Thanks for playing... We have some lovely parting gifts for you!
Glad MSNBC has brought up the dishonesty in the Teilhet ad. Â Our local news stations WSB, 11 Alive, Fox 5 & the Atlanta Journal Constitution actually all came out with reports that this ad is completely false. Ken Hodges did not need to swear in the officer for his testimony, which matched the written testimony. The video tape was shown multiple times to the grand jury. Ken never refused to reopen the case. Shame on Rob Teilhet for exploiting a mother's grief. This is a great example of a sleazy politician like Rob Teilhet doing everything he can to ruin his fellow Democrat because he has never tried a criminal case and is seriously outmatched in the race. Â Here are the stories:
http://www.wsbtv.com/video/24278050/index.html
http://staging.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=146293&provider=top
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/ag-candidate-rolls-out-controversial-ad
http://politifact.com/georgia/statements/2010/jul/15/rob-teilhet/candidate-says-opponent-botched-prosecution-fatal-/
According to Greek Mythology, the Phoenix rose from its volcanic ashes anew every 500 years. Today in this political arena, this firebird is ressurecting every election cycle, and alot of people are trying to their version of it, some successful; others, well, not so good.
With that in mind, let's wrap up this week.
Let's start with the up coming mid term elections. Four years ago, the Democrats took back control of the House and Senate after Americans stated with their votes that they were fed up with the Republicans for screwing up this country along with the scandals that plagued them. On Novemeber 4th 2008, when the financial markets across the board started crashing, Americans turned out in great number not ever seen in the previous elections, and after the wildest campaign in the history of this country, Americans, for the first time in recorded history, MADE history when we elected Barack Obama to be the Nation's First Black President, and charged him with the duty of cleaning up this mess that the Republicans have created, restore our good name, and get this country back on track. Two major election victories under the Democrats belt, and one would think that they should be able to get every plan in place to do such a task, but trouble reaered its head, and bit them on the ass in the following ways:
The Governorships of Virginia and New Jersey went back into Republican control. And with that, it was enough for them to galvanize enough followers to form the Tea Party.
Senator Ted Kennedy passed, and with his passing, so went his seat in the hands of the Republicans.
So now the Republicans and their Tea Party Allies went on a political tear, creating enough political havoc, entertaining some of the most far fetched and extreme groups into their fold, like the Birthers and Deathers, and dusting off the old "Dixiecrats" and McCarthy's playbook that they almost were successful in de-railing HRC from passing.
When you take these things into consideration, Robert Gibbs assesment was spot on, because, here it is July, and President Obama and the Democrats have been trying, but with little or no success, to get the Republicans to help out and get this country back on course. On top of that, they are not taking advantage of the gaffes that came out of the RNC for the past year and a half, NOR are that touting their successes regardless of how major or minor, and worst of all, they are not doing anything to energize their base.
So, what do we do about such a grim tactical, political assesment?
First off, NO MORE begging to get the Republicans to vote your way. You give them ONE TIME to go along with your plans, and if they say no, FRACK THEM!!!! You go it alone. Second, you need to start engerginzing your base; meaning, you start reaching out to Libs, Moderate Repubs, and Left Leaning Independents, AND third, start taking advantage of the gaffes that they have made as well as touting all the bills that you have passed. I mean, you have HRC, DADT, and Finance Reform under your belts, and then you have all the achievements that President Obama has made, from getting BP to pony up $20 billion for the mess in the gulf, the sanctions that are in placed for Iran, the Non Nuclear Proliferations Treaty you got every nation to sign, the capture and killing of two major Al-Qeada Commanders, and the upcoming troop withdrawl from Iraq in August...and that is going to determine IF you will win or lose, because so far, we haven't seen so much as a squad come back, and you better start bringing them HOME!!!!
Looks like the Anti-illegal Immigration Law has gone to court. Can you say "Round One. FIGHT!!!"? Look, we have already established the reasons why this law should be deemed uncostitutional, but now, we have seven other states that want to try to pass similar laws that Arizona is about to enforce in 12 days. This is going to set a precedent, and we'll see how the judge rules.
Looks like BP FINALLY came up with something that ACTUALLY works!!! BFT!!!! Why didn't you try this sooner, Jerky Boys?!?!?
We have talk about, at great length, about the racism the Tea Party has exuded to the American People, and we have gave instances upon instances, proof heaping upon mounds of proof, showing how viral they are, and now, they going to have a bigger headache because the NAACP is calling them out on it. And to add salt to an open wound, they try to put out this red herring of a story about the NBPP intimidating voters, but that case was dropped by the DOJ under the Bush Administration. Here are some things to remember, Tea Partiers: The NAACP is not the only group you're going to have to contend with, because you're going to be hearing that alot from the ACLU, SPLC, GLBT, CAIR, Veteran Organizations, and the Hispanic Groups, but that's not what's giving you an upset stomach: The fact is that it's NOT African Americans that throwing out that card; because we are observing silently, but rather WHITE AMERICANS!!! My advice to you is simple: CHANGE YOUR CHARACTER!!!
My condolences to the late George Steinbrenner, his family, and Yankee Fans all over the world. Truly, this was an icon in the baseball community, and he will sorely be missed.
On a last note, we have heard by now that Bristol Palin has gotten back with Levi Johnston; what's more is the fact that they have anounced that they intend to get married. Look, the two of you are VERY young, so I'm going to give you some advice: Marriage is a sacred and holy institution ordained by Our Heavenly Father, and it is some thing that is not to be entered into lightly. Do it because you two truly love each other. Do it because you need each other to complete each other, to become one. Do it because you want to be with each other for good times and bad, that you will be each others strength to see through trying times. Don't do this just to help further your mother's political ambitions. Don't do this because you two have a child together. Don't do this to further each others personal agendas. Otherwise, it will be looked upon as a sham, and your vows will have no meaning, and WILL NOT BE A BLESSED UNION!!!
Well, that concludes my wrap up, I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Until Next Time,
Essayons!!!!!
Walked into what one, bob? I recall you losing that exchange. When you make fun of little girls for wanting a puppy, when you use a clinical term that you do not understand, the loser can only be you. But, Anita and Pietro have made the point, which you in your zeal have ignored. Hatred and lack of respect for a President who is working against all odds to improve things that the previous administration ruined only diminishes you. If people like you are so intent on having this President fail because of his party affiliation, or his skin color, we all fail. The thing the worries me the most is that the lessors amongst us would rather have failure than success. Why would that be? You are so intent on being able to say "I told you so" that real suffering by real people eludes you? I would hate to live with that on my conscience.
The lack of respect for the office of the Presidency and arrogance and hate will be the undoing of MANY. Those are the very people that are looking to complain and blame others for their poor choices of voting rights just as they are NOW...
Those are the people that refuse to accept the responsibility of their poor decisions, but would rather look to find someone else to blame for them...ANYONE that voted to elect the Bush Administration is to blame for this and fancy words, slick politics and ass kissing polls designed by MSM to thwart progress and control this nation isn't WINNING...it's losing and selling out to further devastation, by the very people that caused their misery...
Those are the people that seek to hide behind their inept and undeniable self righteous smug tight asses; looking for someone else to point the finger at other than themselves. Are they fooling anyone except themselves...NO; because proof is in written in the history books; recorded for all to read and much of which many of us have witnessed...
Newday...they are only content with winning in face of failure and destruction for others and I would hate to be them; because they are a miserable lot; but not as miserable as they are going to be. Sadly...many of them are poor, broke and barren and are just hell bent on being in charge of something that they aren't QUALIFIED for...the scary part about it is-- THEY know that they're not.
They look for a thousand reasons to draw comparisons to President Obama...knowing full well that he has the credentials and has demonstrated effective leadership--MY GOD! Just look at what he has already accomplished in 18 months. Where is the gratitude? What has MSM reported? They have done nothing but seek to pull him down; because he's not kissing corporations asses; the very people that employ them.
I simply laugh because I'm reminded of President JFK...he was also a Junior Senator...never a Governor...was he persecuted for being elected as President? No...he was assassinated for doing the right thing...what have we learned as a nation? Must we continue to self destruct? I am fearful for our Nation unless we change...
Anita: I don't think, I remember another time, where a political party has put their own needs over that of the Nation. This is so clearly about the Republican Party regaining power, not the Nation recovering. I am appalled when I see the real dismissal of real families and their concerns. How on earth can ANY rational person suggest that unemployment benefits not be extended, and in the next breath say "Boy, we need to cut more taxes for the wealthy, by golly they are suffering, poor souls." This argument that by cutting those taxes, we increase employment because hiring will start is hogwash. It certainly hasn't happened yet. George Washington warned against political parties. He has been proven right.
Neither have I, it seems that the election of the first "Black President" has bought out the worse in many. Even to to point of self destruction; all in the name of trumped up claims that have no merit; from the very party that caused it.
Newday; it's ALL about the wealthy 1-2% in this Nation. I wonder how they would feel if Americans decided to hold on to their money and NOT patronize their businesses...what purpose would it serve them to own something that's not profitable?
What the Republicans are proposing and are actually doing is lobbying for the wealthy on the taxpayers dime. That's really something that we should all consider. We are paying the salaries of politicials to cut our throats for the wealthy...they are attempting to hold the American taxpayers hostage...if I'm not mistaken...those that receive unemployment benefits are still paying taxes on the taxes that they already paid into the fund! Go figure.
Yes...Washington did warn against political parties...I just didn't think that I'd live to see it manifested.
Anita: What the Republicans forget is for a strong nation, we need a strong functioning middle class. What has caused nations to fall is the disparity between rich and poor. If the Republicans don't get that I worry for us all.
Newday;
I really do believe that the plan all along was to dismantle the Middle Class. Didn't John McCain state that if you don't have "five million dollars you're NOT rich"? Wasn't it the Republicans that stated that you're either rich or poor, there wasn't a middle?
Newday; it is my personal opinion that Repubs intended on separating the masses because everything that was done indicated that. Credit, homes and jobs....
They get it....they just don't care.
Now, its 500 more to Pakistan. All of it going into the pocket of the Taliban gangsters, the ISI. Boy are they getting rich.
America seem to have no end to financing gangsters across the world. Most of that money is coming back to bite us in the form of some bullets and guns.
Anita and Newday, you want more unemployment? Go out and look for jobs. But you can't, because Bammy performed a real miracle. He made the jobs disappeared. And a lot of other things are disappearing under him. The manufacturers, the industries, the middle class, the wealth, the birds, the gulf coast and the oil.....
Newday , the middle class is disappearing because the god of Washington is distributing all of our wealth as well as our income. Trillions of dollars are tied up in the banks but because of high taxes no one wants to open a business. Would you open a business at a loss? Who would take that risk? If the govt is going to give money to everyone who's going to work?
Juven: It is sad to realize that you have absolutely no idea of what you are talking about. Start with this...taxes, especially corporate taxes are lower than they have EVER been, except for early in the country's history. In order for what you say to be true....we should be swimming in jobs. We aren't. Your assignment for today is to figure out why. Your lack of respect for the people on this board offends me greatly. The name calling you do is childish and makes it easy to dismiss anything that you say. Here is what you cannot understand: the job loss is the direct result of the 8 years of the Republican Administration of George Bush. President Obama is bringing that under control, and it is only the intellectually challenged that can't get that. Having said that, you bore me to tears, and I shan't respond to anything else.
I'm only responding to this in order for you to collect your pay check, because what you've written care clearly Republican talking points. I really do pity ignorance...and I refuse to waste my valuable time on BS...BTW...I OWN a business.
I would rather have Bush in office right than your buddy obama! Don't care about these Bush blaming buffons on here have to say! obama is the worst president ever next nixion!
Bob,
Ha, ha, ha, ha! ahhhhh...I am LMAO!!! This posting proves my point exactly! People like you vote for idiots like Bush and the Republicans then look for Democrats to save your asses. I hope like hell that you lose everything that you've got (if you haven't lost it already) because you made a BAD decision when you voted for GWB...you should reap what you've sowed...
Buddy's run rabbits and eat chit...wasn't BUSH your BUDDY? I say that because you seemed to have swallowed a lot of his chit.
Anita: it is so nice to know that people like our friend bob cannot recognize the difference between partisan blaming and what the actual numbers from the Bush administration show. People like you, bob, who cannot see that it took 8 years to drive the country in the ditch, but are inane enough to expect immediate results just make me tired. I agree with Anita, people who voted for Bush, and especially when they did it twice should reap the whirlwind for those decisions. Or, at the very least, do us all a favor and never cast a vote again.
Newday!
Now that covers it ALL! These are the very same irresponsible dim nit wits that cast votes...as you stated, not ONE time but twice for those crooks (Bush and Cheney).
It further proves that they don't care about this Nation; because if they did, they wouldn't have made the same error in judgement and supported that error again-- one time is a mistake...but consistency with BS isn't. They haven't offered not ONE solution to what they created; they want to lead.
They don't deserve to even vote in my opinion...they're taking about deporting illegals and terrorist...they should be deported for the way they voted and continued to hold fast to their lies and intentions of committing further acts of terrorism by their lies and policies...
I honestly don't get what these folks miss, Anita. We tried this under Reagan and it didn't work, we keep re-trying it and it continues to not work, but the Republican choir is still singing the hymn "Cut my taxes NOW, oh LORD, I don't care who it harms". Ridiculous.
Newday,
They don't care and MUCH of this is media driven crap that MSM has been accustomed to petering all of these years. MSM has been doing this crap for so long that they are finally being out smarted now because of the Internet.
They are finally getting into the blogs and technology...thanks to President Obama. They missed called his election...and I'll never forget that. They were expecting a Bradley Effect and Chuck Todd called Pennsylvania "close"; when in fact it wasn't.
They were baffled because of the Internet campaign that President Obama ran. I'm so sick and tired of them digging Reagan up that it's sickening. Reagan stunk as CIC...he's the ONLY legitimate President that they have had that even resembled any type of leadership and he stunk...
The only reason he got elected was because he ran on appeal from senior citizens. He used the retirement age by extending age limits (70 years), lowered the speed limit to 55 (it killed a lot of people because it caused accidents), he was just plan OLD and we talked about the fact that he was too old to be President...
He was because to got Alzheimer's while he was in office...
I always wondered why the right wing turned Reagan in to such a hero. Were they totally unaware that he signed the abortion rights legislation in California?
Got a bunch of candy @$$ liberals on the vine today! I will be the laughing at you when your buddy obama doesn't get relected!!!!!! I will be glad when Mr. Hope and Change is finally out of office!!!!! Are libbys enjoying your obamacare?
Bob,
I't comments from people such as you that will have Democrats RUNNING to the polls! LOL!!! You hate President Obama so bad that I'll bet that you can't repeat a single soloution Republicans have proposed...can you?
I challenge you to list ONE...put up or shut TFU...
anita - Well it certainly didn't take long for you to respond again! Guess you must be board! I have seen your sorry kind before on the vine! Why don't you shut TFU!!! Please don't respond because I don't need your B$!!! Just because I don't like your buddy obama! There are plently people out there like me who don't obama! So get a good night sleep and go hug your obama pillow!
Bob,
Anger management classes would do you a world of good and if you don't care for my responses...then why did you decide to crash my party? LOL!
Anita: Guess Bob couldn't come up with a sensible response for you. Must mean that the Republicans have no solutions that Bob can name. I think you get that round, my friend!
I don't need your liberal BS either!!!!!
I don't need your liberal BS either!!!!!
Look Ladies, a two fer!
Newday,
He's a sore loser. lol!!!
Clara,
Good to see you! Bob posted twice because his cage was rattled! LOL!!! what a sorry excuse of a piece of flesh.
And Clara is right...we did get a twofer, one insult for the each of us I presume! Have a good day.
Newday,
You too!! I noticed that he's jumped into another fray-- he just one of many that are paid to troll with talking points that have no substance! LOL!!
anita - Excuse me! Rattle my cage! What are you being a racists bigot right now? You damn democraps are all like! Aren't you? I was hoping you wouldn't respond! Thought you would be more of lady than that! You are the losers!!!!!!!!!!!
Bob,
Sticks and stones...sticks and stones LMAO!!! Call me whatever you chose to call me but just say my NAME! ROTFLMAO!!! It's bitots like you that I get a charge out of! That's right...it's what people that sre those things like to call those that aren't...so typical...so typical...you lost this one dude, so swallow it! LMAO!!! LMAO!!!!
Bob - Please don't pay any anttention to these dumb brods. I totally agree with you!
ljbad,
Typical conservative right wing response...disrespect of woman. Bauchman, Palin, Angle, Ms. Cluck, cluck, and a long list of asses is who this statement relates to in the Republican Party...LMAO!
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My goodness, bob certainly has a very short fuse. I can't imagine why you would get that upset and attack someone in such a reprehensible way simply because you don't agree with their political view. But, maybe it is expecting too much for bob to actually articulate an intelligent position.