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Tuesday: I'm a Lincoln nut,I devour whatever I can find on him.I must say history has been kind to him though, he wasn't the saint he is depicted to be,
Sujet: Re:you make it personal,there's no need, it kills a good discussion
Artful Dodger: I'm a sniper? because I don't post here daily? I state my opinions on topics of interest, that's good enough for me.I wasn't aware you were the judge of what qualifies,amp it down a bit
Artful Dodger: It may surprise you, but I'm not an avid reader of this board,I only pop in periodically.So making an assumption that I'm well read on your(or anyone elses) overall philosophy is not accurate.Would you like to send me a bio?
Artful Dodger: The whole concept of group insurance uses the same "socialist" concept that is being used as the boogyman.The big insurance companies are laughing at the people doing their bidding so that they can post record profits, the jokes on the people
"The term ['socialized medicine'] was popularized by a public relations firm working for the American Medical Association in 1947 to disparage President Truman's proposal for a national health care system. It was a label, at the dawn of the cold war, meant to suggest that anybody advocating universal access to health care must be a communist. And the phrase has retained its political power for six decades."
Ferris Bueller: I'd heard it was a very very effective ad,but no,saying it won him the election was probably an overstatement.The fact it is still a popular refrence does say something though in regards to it's impact on political advertising
Tuesday:Although "fear" has been overused as a tool in recent years, it's nothing new.The LBJ daisy ad is thought by many to have won him the election back in the 60's
Sujet: Re:No, he said there has not been a "Columbine" type killing spree by a black kid in a school, in that he is accurate. There has not been a case of a black kid doing a "Columbine".
Artful Dodger: A Scotsman picked up the cheque when we went out for dinner the other week, it does happen
Sujet: Re: ...that by nature is not assisted suicide, but murder.
(V): "Assisted suicide has been basically decrimilised in the UK. A recent case in court where a mother helped her daughter die with dignity ended in no prosecution"
We had a similar case in Canada, but the father was put in jail
Sujet: Re: But where does it say they were done at school?
Artful Dodger: The story you are speaking of was dated last July.The comments made by Jones(long gone from the Obama admin), were made in 2005.What is your point?
Sujet: Re:How do you know Palin would be a fumbling prez? She's not been tested in that office yet.
Artful Dodger: When McCain chose her as runningmate it gave her credability, as it should.People trust the position of Vice Presidential running mate not to be taken lightly.McCain clearly felt she was ready to be President over a year ago,people trusted his judgement
Artful Dodger: If you would feel comfortable with her as president, be my guest.I personally wouldn't want her to babysit my cats, let alone president.
Sujet: Re:How do you know Palin would be a fumbling prez? She's not been tested in that office yet.
Tuesday: I keep waiting for everyone who supports her to wake up from the dream.I reminds me of the Partridge Family episode where Keith is so taken by a girl he can't hear how badly she sings
Sujet: Re:How do you know Palin would be a fumbling prez? She's not been tested in that office yet.
Artful Dodger: I've seen alot of politicians,some I like some I don't, but even amongst the ones I disdain I have never in my life seen such a charicature of a politician as Palin.She tosses out phrases and talking points, but sounds like even she doesn't understand many of the words she uses,it's mind bending..She sounds like a 3rd grader reciting Shakespeare when she talks politics
Sujet: Re:Legalization of "softer" drugs has worked in other countries, but politically unacceptable in many places.
Czuch: "but I have read studies that show too much caution when driving impaired by pot, and that can, and has lead to other people being involved in an accident
That has been my major complaint regarding women drivers for years............less the pot part
Sujet: Re:Legalization of "softer" drugs has worked in other countries, but politically unacceptable in many places.
Übergeek 바둑이: As long as a person smoking pot stays away from driving a vehicle or any other responsible activity,the worst thing that can happen to then is heartburn from too much pizza.Booze is much more dangerous,and produces much more aggressive and dangerous behavior
Sujet: Re: Absolute rubbish. He was ELECTED by the people of America on the basis of his policies as stated before the election.
Artful Dodger: Who doesn't,but their are alot of intelligent political minds here.I would find it interesting how they read scenarios other than the ones they have become so familiar with.Folks who discuss the American political situation have to do research in order do be armed with valid points.I wonder if Americans are willing to also research international political situations and lend their opinions?
I'm not trying to cause trouble,I just find the topics here seem to always revolve around the USA,while the rest of the world spins round spins round
Sujet: Re: and nice to see art and Jim agree on something.
Tuesday: Lyrics Wanna Be Starting Something Michael Jackson
I said you wanna be startin' somethin' You got to be startin' somethin' I said you wanna be startin' somethin' You got to be startin' somethin' It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah) Too low to get under (yeah, yeah) You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah) And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah) It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah) Too low to get under (yeah, yeah) You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah) And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)