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bookworm
Social climber
Falls Church, VA
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Mar 20, 2009 - 11:45am PT
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not "sick" rok, stupid...i think obama is stupid for making the joke on national television...and, yes, i think his policies are stupid, too
and you mention being "sensitive" when your favorite president chose as his sec of homeland security somebody who refers to terrorism as "man-caused disasters", which i guess makes terrorists "man-caused disaster causers"...offend the disabled and their families, but don't you dare offend people who blow up women and children
hopenchange...yes we can
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dirtbag
climber
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Mar 20, 2009 - 11:47am PT
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Hey Rokjox,
Laugh Dude. It's fun watching the righties get their panties in a wad.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Mar 20, 2009 - 11:48am PT
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yea, moral. Obama is moral and sincere. is what i said.
you might as well go yell at the wind to stop blowing. keep yelling. louder and louder. as your zealous enthusiasm begins to boil. keep yelling.
the wind will continue to blow mr worm. as it cleanses our country of the republican rot of the past era.
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Norton
Social climber
the Wastelands
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Mar 20, 2009 - 11:49am PT
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Speaking of the dumbest woman to ever run for office:
By Sean Cockerham
The Anchorage Daily News
Gov. Sarah Palin is refusing to accept more than 30 percent of the federal economic stimulus money being offered to Alaska, including dollars for schools, energy assistance and social services.
The news Thursday drew anger from those who accused Palin of putting her national political aspirations ahead of the state's interests, and admiration from others who say she has courage to turn down money that would expand government. The state Legislature will have an opportunity to override her decision.
Palin is not taking about $288 million of the $930.7 million that Alaska is due in the federal stimulus. Palin said she is accepting the federal stimulus money that would go for construction projects, but not funding directed at government operations.
"We are not requesting funds intended to just grow government," Palin said. "In essence we say no to operating funds for more positions in government."
Palin first told the news media that she's turning down nearly half the federal stimulus money – but later conceded that does not count the Medicaid money she is accepting. That brings down what she's refusing to 31 percent of what the state government could get. Local governments and nonprofits could still compete for stimulus grants.
The biggest single chunk of money that Palin is turning down is about $170 million for education, including money that would go for programs to help economically disadvantaged and special needs students. Anchorage School Superintendent Carol Comeau said she is "shocked and very disappointed" that Palin would reject the schools money. She said it could be used for job preservation, teacher training, and helping kids who need it.
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bookworm
Social climber
Falls Church, VA
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Mar 23, 2009 - 07:19am PT
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obama in february: "we are in the worst financial crisis since the great depression...if we do not act immediately, the crisis will become a catastrophe..."
obama in march: "things really are not as bad as we think..."
obama on 60 minutes: "Obama made clear that he’s afraid the nation hasn’t seen the worst of the economic crisis"
change you can believe in...if change is all you believe in
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bookworm
Social climber
Falls Church, VA
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Mar 27, 2009 - 08:25am PT
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ok, maybe not in american...yet, but worldwide? seriously, if he keeps making these gaffes, it's only a matter of time before the world sees him as an amateur...isn't obama supposed to be the smartest man to ever run for or be elected president?
first, the embarrassing gift of a unuseable dvd collection to our most important ally...then, his sec of state giving the russians a gift that has a mistranslation on it...then his sec of state claiming that american democracy is older than europe's...now, this: a letter of cooperation to the italian president instead of the proper recipient the prime minister...how many gaffes is he allowed before we stop calling them gaffes and start calling him incompetent
http://pajamasmedia.com/michaelledeen/2009/03/22/the-is-had-it/
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Mar 27, 2009 - 08:38am PT
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bookworm, jpt, skipt:
you and your co-horts are just going to have to reconstruct new spines. simple.
you can no longer prop yourselves on gross excess.
you might have to dig a little.
do you have it in you? you sure whine alot.
put some of that energy into carving your inner warriors.
then you'll be ready for whatever twists reality takes.
its disgusting though. to me.
now you have a nation and a world to answer to before you step upon my children to propel your selfish, ignorant, excessive and shallow ways.
and i am standing at the front of the line of people whom are permanently stomping out your archaic ways.
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just passing thru
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 27, 2009 - 08:51am PT
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"permanantly stomping out your archaic ways"
By that, do you mean replacing capitalism with socialism?
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snoreta01
Boulder climber
east vinod nagar , delhi
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Mar 27, 2009 - 08:59am PT
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Not true! Both have their own position and status so it's not wright to comment one of them.
Rocky
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona, Spain
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Mar 27, 2009 - 09:13am PT
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Hey didja all know that Chris Sharma is visiting Yuji Hirayama and Dai Koyamada in Japan? Is 5.16 possible in the Far East?? Stay tuned. Oops, sorry, OT.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Mar 27, 2009 - 09:16am PT
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no. i don't mean that.
let us move forward with accountable capitalism.
the gray area of ethical standards is no longer open to individual interpretation. too many crooks see it as a springboard for "capitalizing".
mr bush (should we hereby take the mr. from the front of his name?) was a keen leader in that game.
change is rampantly happening thoughout. and the world welcomes it.
i can hold my children's hands a little tighter now. because my hopes for their future are being realized.
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just passing thru
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 27, 2009 - 11:46am PT
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"accountable capitalism"
--Norwegian
Who gets to make the rules?
The folks in Washington? They seem to be the most corrupt amoung us.
“too many crooks see it (capitalism) as a springboard for "capitalizing"”
--Norwegian
You want a system of commerce that is fair, rewards those who work hard and are innovative?
You should be pissed to high hell that the Obama administration let the management within the financial industry keep their jobs (with bonuses) after they drove their businesses into the ground.
Can’t you see this is the elite protecting the elite?
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corniss chopper
Mountain climber
san jose, ca
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Mar 27, 2009 - 12:18pm PT
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Environmental Deputy Bails. President Obama's pick bails out after its learned of his mismanagement of funds (ie living high on the hog with donation money).Jon Cannon, a former top EPA lawyer...
And as the world cools; more evidence:
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Mar 27, 2009 - 12:20pm PT
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Obama, by all indications holds himself to high moral standards. Though you may not agree with his policy, as indicated by your hashing the man, he upholds ethical standards that a leader should possess.
i, (and seemingly the majority of the nation and beyond) give him the confidence to redirect our country in an honest, accountable and respectful direction.
and in doing so, it means reeling in the cultural gluttony that we as american's feel is our god given right.
selflessness and compromise are not genetically inherited traits. thus they are painfully difficult to learn.
but they are a necessary foundation for an ordered society.
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corniss chopper
Mountain climber
san jose, ca
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Mar 27, 2009 - 12:25pm PT
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so Norwegian, got to ask you why you think he has nominated so many people who have had to bail due to their selfishness and compromised legal status?
just asking>>
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bookworm
Social climber
Falls Church, VA
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Mar 30, 2009 - 10:17am PT
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ok, ok, i'll stop posting when the guy stops acting like an amateur
what's the latest? well, outlining his strategy for the war in afghanistan, obama wanted to emphasize that the threat from aq affects everybody...so he carefully listed all the countries that have suffered aq attacks...except the country that suffered the single most deadly attack outside of 9/11: SPAIN (191 dead)
here's a link, and note this is not an off the cuff response to a question but a prepared statement, teleprompter and all:
http://hotair.com/archives/2009/03/30/obamateurism-of-the-day-8/
first, great britain, then russia, then italy, now spain...who's next?
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Mar 30, 2009 - 12:36pm PT
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When I saw mention of Spain, I assumed the article was pointing out G. W. Bush’s henchmen torture trials in the news:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/03/28/world/main4900114.shtml
Also, let’s not forget McCain’s gaff on Spain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIcEa1CLhc8
While we’re at it, how about some noteworthy quotes by the GOP hero, G.W. Bush:
"I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully." – Sep 2000, explaining his energy policies at an event in Michigan.
"Rarely is the question asked, is our children learning?" - Jan 2000, during a campaign event in South Carolina.
"They misunderestimated the compassion of our country. I think they misunderestimated the will and determination of the commander in chief, too." - Sept. 26, 2001, in Va. Bush was referring to the terrorists who carried out the Sept. 11 attacks.
"There's no doubt in my mind, not one doubt in my mind, that we will fail." - Oct, 2001, in Washington. Bush was remarking on a back-to-work plan after the terrorist attacks.
"It would be a mistake for the United States Senate to allow any kind of human cloning to come out of that chamber." - April 2002, at the White House, as Bush urged Senate passage of a broad ban on cloning.
"I want to thank the dozens of welfare-to-work stories, the actual examples of people who made the firm and solemn commitment to work hard to embetter themselves." - April 2002, at the White House.
"There's an old saying in Tennessee - I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee - that says, fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me - you can't get fooled again." - Sept, 2002, in Nashville, Tenn.
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." - Aug, 2004, at the signing ceremony for a defense spending bill.
"Too many good docs are getting out of business. Too many OB/GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country." - Sept, 2004, at a rally in Mo.
"Our most abundant energy source is coal. We have enough coal to last for 250 years, yet coal also prevents an environmental challenge." - April, 2005, in Washington.
"We look forward to hearing your vision, so we can more better do our job." - Sept. 20, 2005, in Gulfport, Miss.
"I can't wait to join you in the joy of welcoming neighbors back into neighborhoods, and small businesses up and running, and cutting those ribbons that somebody is creating new jobs." - Sept. 5, 2005, when Bush met with residents of Poplarville, Miss., in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Rarely is the question asked, is our children learning?
President George W. Bush, during a January, 2000campaign event in South Carolina
"It was not always a given that the United States and America would have a close relationship. After all, 60 years we were at war 60 years ago we were at war." - June 29, 2006, at the White House, where Bush met with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
"Make no mistake about it, I understand how tough it is, sir. I talk to families who die." - Dec. 7, 2006, in a joint appearance with British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
"These are big achievements for this country, and the people of Bulgaria ought to be proud of the achievements that they have achieved." - June 11, 2007, in Sofia, Bulgaria.
"Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for your introduction. Thank you for being such a fine host for the OPEC summit." - September 2007, in Sydney, Australia, where Bush was attending an APEC summit.
"Thank you, Your Holiness. Awesome speech." - April 16, 2008, at a ceremony welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the White House.
"The fact that they purchased the machine meant somebody had to make the machine. And when somebody makes a machine, it means there's jobs at the machine-making place." - May 27, 2008, in Mesa, Ariz.
"And they have no disregard for human life." - July 15, 2008, at the White House. Bush was referring to enemy fighters in Afghanistan.
"I remember meeting a mother of a child who was abducted by the North Koreans right here in the Oval Office." - June 26, 2008, during a Rose Garden news briefing.
"Throughout our history, the words of the Declaration have inspired immigrants from around the world to set sail to our shores. These immigrants have helped transform 13 small colonies into a great and growing nation of more than 300 people." - July 4, 2008 in Virginia.
"The people in Louisiana must know that all across our country there's a lot of prayer - prayer for those whose lives have been turned upside down. And I'm one of them. It's good to come down here." - Sept. 3, 2008, at an emergency operations center in Baton Rouge, La., after Hurricane Gustav hit the Gulf Coast.
"This thaw - took a while to thaw, it's going to take a while to unthaw." Oct. 20, 2008, in Alexandria, La., as he discussed the economy and frozen credit markets.
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bookworm
Social climber
Falls Church, VA
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Mar 30, 2009 - 12:38pm PT
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yes, embarrassing yourself is so much worse than insulting an ally (oops, allies)
here's another:
"Irony alert! Obama campaigned on limiting lobbyist influence, and imposed a lobbyist ban at the White House so onerous that he’s been forced to issue dozens of waivers to it. His stimulus team promulgated an unconstitutional restriction on communications with lobbyists that looks more like a scheme to avoid prostitution entrapment. Yet K Street hasn’t been limited at all — in fact, they’re positively energized.
Why? Government funding attracts lobbyists, and the more there is, the more you’ll get. When government takes taxes out of the pockets of its citizens for the purposes of redistribution, especially on the massive scale of Porkulus, the rewards make it worth hiring people to get some of the money back. As more and more people decide to organize to get their hands on government project money, more and more lobbyists get hired to represent them — and they make more and more connections with politicians in Washington to ensure their success.
If Obama really wanted to eliminate lobbyist influence, he would cut government spending and starve lobbyists out of K Street. That’s why the Republican Revolution went off the rails when Tom DeLay concocted the K Street Project in the mid-1990s, purportedly to create a permanent Republican majority. In order to kiss up to K Street, DeLay and the GOP had to guarantee an increasing flow of government funds as spoils to split for lobbyists and their clients. Obama’s Porkulus simply takes the same approach, magnified exponentially.
The explosion of employment on K Street is ironic … and utterly predictable."
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