Everything posted by BigSqwert
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The Democrat Thread
QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 9, 2008 -> 02:10 PM) Again, the center-right thing has nothing do with whether we prefer Democrats to Republicans, it's where we are as a country on the actual political scale. Compared to a full-blown socialist country the Democrats are still "right-wing." Which is why I laugh to myself whenever someone calls the Democrats socialists, that word has lost so much of its meaning. Why do you have to make a comparison to socialist countries? If you compare us to North Korea we're extremely leftist.
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Proposition 8 in California
I concur wholeheartedly Rex.
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Films Thread
Just saw Religulous with the wife. We both enjoyed it but we're blasphemers.
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The Democrat Thread
Of the last 30 Congresses, since 1945, Republicans have controlled the House for a grand total of seven Congresses. Seven out of 30. The 80th Congress, and the 104th-109th. In the Senate, the numbers are slightly better. Ten out of 30. Then there's this from Gallup:
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Sox interested in Cuban 3rd Sacker
QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 8, 2008 -> 10:01 AM) This guy kinda sounds like the Cuban Bill Braski.
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It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
QUOTE (Shadows @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 10:18 PM) There hasn't been a single bad episode I wouldn't go that far.
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The Democrat Thread
QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 6, 2008 -> 04:41 PM) Compared to Europe we are center right, most Democrats would be considered conservative there. But we just voted in the most liberal member of the senate into the White House. How can we possibly be center-right?
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The indoctrination starts already
QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 09:08 PM) Its like you said, if the shoe was on the other foot they would be up in arms. Theres no way theyre going to admit an Obama plan is bad. So what exactly is the plan? Do you have all the specifics?
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What movies have actually made you cry?
QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 03:38 PM) Armageddon makes me cry because its Michael Bay, Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, and the incomparable Steve Buscemi at their worst. Armageddon is exhibit B (Pearl Harbor is Exhibit A) on why a lot of film buff's hate Michael Bay. Armageddon was so re-god-damn-diculous that I expected Bruce Willis to be projected by the bomb into the air where he then grabbed onto the ship, rode it home, while screaming "yippie-kie-a-motherf***er" I wouldn't watch either of those movies if you paid me $50.
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The Seniority Wrangle
QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 02:22 PM) I know a little, and just read a wiki about him. Kind of an interesting history there. One thing that stood out - he was the main sponsor of and introduced the 2007 global warming reduction act. He calls himself a Democrat-Socialists, caucuses with the Dems, but does not necessarily have a smooth relationship with them. He was a guest on Real Time with Bill Maher recently.
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What movies have actually made you cry?
I'm such a sap that I almost become teary eyed at certain trailers of movies I haven't even seen yet. A few weeks a go I saw a trailer with Jamie Foxx playing a homeless man who was a violin prodigy. I almost lost it.
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The Democrat Thread
if you check out author Jana Kohl's site for her book you see that the slideshow will include a picture of Obama holding her rescue dog "Baby". There's another one with AJ, Jenks and Buehrle holding the dog.
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The Democrat Thread
Dated July 26, 2008:
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The Democrat Thread
QUOTE (Steff @ Nov 6, 2008 -> 11:30 AM) I bet (hope) they will rescue a mix. From Time's Mark Halperin:
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The indoctrination starts already
QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 02:26 PM) I would rather see people debating the merits of a bill before it passes, versus afterwards. Its good for the public to be educated about what is going on in their country. I think it is a healthy exercise in Democracy to have these exact kind of discussions. Maybe if more people did, they would be more willing to hold their elected officials accountable. This isn't even drawn up as a bill right now. He's not even the President yet.
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It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Nov 6, 2008 -> 10:30 PM) The entire colonial time flashback seems more of the stunt a show in its 6th/7th season does when it's out of ideas. Seeing that there was just a presidential election I thought a show set in 1776 was somewhat appropriate. We're not talking E.R. here.
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The Democrat Thread
QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 01:31 PM) http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2008/11/0...book-updates-a/ What a douche.
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The Democrat Thread
Anyone else going to watch Obama's first press conference? I have it loaded on msnbc.com video.
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The Democrat Thread
QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 01:21 PM) A pox on all those Crazy Obama supporters who now think they own the world and can do anything they want. Crazy fools. Crazy fools indeed.
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Next minority to become Pres.
QUOTE (BearSox @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 10:32 AM) If a gay is ever elected as president of the united states, I'm moving. And how funny that you have this in your profile:
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The Democrat Thread
QUOTE (Reddy @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 11:04 AM) eh, stupid. honestly, i thought his speech was classy and showed that there is old mccain still left in there somewhere. let's stop bashing the guy. LAst I checked cracked.com wasn't around for its journalistic integrity.
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The indoctrination starts already
QUOTE (Steff @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 11:35 AM) My 80 year old mother in law would say nothing. She's bored out of her mind and would LOVE this. And if she hated the idea she could decide not to participate since it's voluntary.
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The indoctrination starts already
QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 11:33 AM) What on earth is wrong with #2? I'm at a loss. I can't believe someone would complain about something like that.
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The indoctrination starts already
QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 11:29 AM) I think all the focus here on students, which was most of that part listed, is being short-sighted. There was also these gems there. 1) Obama will call on citizens of all ages to serve America, 2) Obama will encourage retiring Americans to serve by improving programs available for individuals over age 55 So, even after you get out of school, it seems like he wants free labor for life. Anybody here in their 30's or 40's with 2 or 3 kids and a job have 50 - 100 extra hours to spare? Yeah, this sounds brutal:
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Next minority to become Pres.
QUOTE (BearSox @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 10:32 AM) If a gay is ever elected as president of the united states, I'm moving. Thanks for showing us a piece of your intolerant soul.