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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:13pm PT
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Ron, are you related to the Lois?
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John Moosie
climber
Beautiful California
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:13pm PT
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I agree that it is mostly a two headed coin at this point, with very few truly good people in politics. But I also believe that McCain would have gotten us into WW3.
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John Moosie
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Beautiful California
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:14pm PT
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Philo,, Ron is so much clearer then Lois. Lois would vote Republican no matter who they run. Ron has said he won't vote republican.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:14pm PT
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My favorite Republicans:
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:14pm PT
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Obama is not a disappointment to me, I understand the sh#t he was left and sh#t he has to work with in the Congress.
Dumb fuks...Obama doesn't introduce laws/bill, he can only veto or approve them.
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:15pm PT
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But I also believe that McCain would have gotten us into WW3.
And the Greaterest Depression.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:18pm PT
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The conservative Repuiblican spokesman
It's interesting how everyone who makes a fringe-appearing comment becomes a spokesman for the political party that appears closest to them. Still, my reaction is the same: the only entertainers' opinions that matter are those of candidates for public office. Otherwise, entertainers have the right to their opinions, and fans have the right to alter their preferences for or against entertainers based on those opinions.
John
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:20pm PT
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When you look at what? The Cabal has done almost everything in their power to attack and discredit his every action.
You're describing the cabal attaching George W. Bush?
;)
John
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John Moosie
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Beautiful California
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:22pm PT
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You're describing the cabal attaching George W. Bush?
The so called liberal cabal went along with a lot of what Bush wanted.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:29pm PT
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John E.
+1
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:46pm PT
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LOLOL!!!111:
Mitt Romney endorser Ted Nugent will meet with the Secret Service Thursday as a followup to his incendiary comments at an NRA convention over the weekend. In an interview with Glenn Beck, Nugent again said the comments were not meant as a threat to anyone..."
“We actually have heard from the Secret Service and they have a duty. I support them. I salute them. And I look forward to our meeting tomorrow,” he said. “I‘m sure we’ll have a great conversation…bottom line is, I‘ve never threatened anybody’s life in my life. I’ve never threatened. I don’t waste breath threatening.”
He continued, going on to reiterate his respect for the law enforcement officials.
“We’re going to have a little barbecue get together,” he said. “And I’m not trying to diminish the seriousness of this, because if the Secret Service are doing it they are serious. They are dedicated and I will be as polite and supportive as I possibly can be, which will be thoroughly.”
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apogee
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:47pm PT
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"It's interesting how everyone who makes a fringe-appearing comment becomes a spokesman for the political party that appears closest to them."
John, the fact is, these people do become a de facto voice for their Party. In Nugent's case, he is courted by Tea Partiers to speak at political rallies. That's politics, and that is a voice for their party.
Your view that only those in office have a voice that should be considered is an honorable one, but not particularly based in reality. What's equally interesting is how those in office oftentimes won't disavow or at least distance themselves from some of the really grimy comments that some of these whackos will make.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:56pm PT
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Your view that only those in office have a voice that should be considered
Not those in office, but those running for office. Otherwise, an entertainer's political beliefs (and, as to say, usually rantings) have no particular claim to my attention.
John
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apogee
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Apr 18, 2012 - 02:01pm PT
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The really slimy thing about the way the Parties deal with whacko rantings is how they won't disavow or distance themselves, but it's also clear they welcome the support those comments engender amongst the inflamed, extremists in their Party. Politicians know damn well that any publicity is good publicity, and a vote is a vote, no matter how they get it.
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Apr 18, 2012 - 02:06pm PT
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Apr 18, 2012 - 02:07pm PT
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 18, 2012 - 02:37pm PT
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Philo.... that was last election.
Got anything fresh???
I am always shocked when someone points out the fact that the president is somehow powerless. But in the next breath they blame a previous president for the bad things.
We are all climbers here, we know what the job of a LEADER is.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Apr 18, 2012 - 02:37pm PT
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The sky's the limit once you decide feeding your ego and lifestyle are the reason the country exists.
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Apr 18, 2012 - 02:42pm PT
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Guyman, they were in reference to the post about McShame tanking the economy and starting WW3 if elected.
Do you expect me to crank off a new 'toon every time someone says something good?
Sheesh! I suppose I should just do it for free too? You must be a liberatarian.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Apr 18, 2012 - 03:05pm PT
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guyman: I am always shocked when someone points out the fact that the president is somehow powerless. But in the next breath they blame a previous president for the bad things.
So the decision to throw three trillion dollars down a hole in the sand while simultaneously slashing taxes on the rich and encouraging everyone to shop away was an Obama leadership decision? And that the inevitable economic consequences and outfall of that decision likewise is a result of Obama policies?
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