mr_genius

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 13, 2009 -> 07:38 PM) Actually, yes, that is one possible option. Highly, highly unlikely, but plausible. But frankly, it's an option I'd be willing to deal with, because the Supreme Court ruling that would be required for that to happen would basically dismantle the Republican Party. voting should be standard IMO. i am against long lines and such in any district. i also think ID should be shown to vote

haha oh my Franken could be seated in the senate, then removed by the supreme court? is this what i'm hearing?

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 13, 2009 -> 02:40 PM) the part of the country that would resist making it illegal to toss bowling balls off an overpass if Obama signed a law for it haha

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 13, 2009 -> 08:07 AM) Really good read from Nate Silver on the Republican-manufactured perception of "bipartisanship" vs. actual bipartisanship when the other party is simply being ridiculous and acting in bad faith, without ever really having any intention of acting in good faith. http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/04/wha...e.html#comments nate silver predicted the 2005 white sox would win 80 games. just something to keep in mind

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dawn-teo/ibm...f_b_181572.html now THAT takes some balls to do. "yes I would like stimulus money, which will be partially be used to fire people"

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 13, 2009 -> 03:19 PM) And I get ripped for referencing the HuffingtonPost. At least they do some actual journalism instead of linking through different blogs. in all fairness, i don't think anyone rips HuffingtonPost articles in the Dem thread. actually, i think i may post a huffington article in the dem thread right now

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 13, 2009 -> 03:10 PM) Personally, I'd prefer setting up a system such that maritime crime can wind up being offered to the ICC. The U.S. may have a justice system that can take care of the people doing this, but a lot of the other countries that have ships out there don't have any urge to deal with them, and will thus just pay the ransom or hand them back to Somalia. i believe the individuals whom shot the economic freedom fighters should stand trial. for murder.

the biggest scandal in all this is how the facist media is treating these so called pirates. the correct term to use when referring to these young men is 'economic freedom fighters'.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 13, 2009 -> 11:08 AM) I think it's also worth noting here that you really don't have much of a choice BUT to cheer for the president when you're in the military, it doesn't really matter who it is. If you don't like him that's fine, but you better damn well hide it in a situation like that. i saw a hilarious story in some tabloid at the supermarket a couple weeks ago. the big story was "Soldier doesn't support Obama!". there was some picture of a random soldier in his gear, scowling. don't know why, but i thought it was hilarious. this random dude is a big story for the tabloid.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 13, 2009 -> 08:23 AM) Apparently the pirates are just enviornmentalists who are just a bit misunderstood... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-vazq...s_b_186015.html

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 12, 2009 -> 10:37 PM) I think he's saying he's tired of seeing people bash Obama and/or mock the liberal base just for the sake of doing it. you guys are getting too sensitive derision is a proud filibuster tradition

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 12, 2009 -> 08:05 PM) Can we get some more intelligent Obama haters around here please? "Three of the pirates are dead and their hostage was freed unharmed" "Great! This is terrible news for the Democrats!" "Um, where did you get that from? They say Obama may well have authorized the military response." "Woo-woo, go W, I'm going teabagging, cut my taxes more!" this response doesn't even make any sense. probably belongs in the 'i am drunk' thread

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 12, 2009 -> 03:59 PM) Looks like the pirates got fed a stack of pwncakes for Easter. 3 pirates killed, one that was on the boat negotiating was captured and is in U.S. custody. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/piracy sounds like a violation of the pirates civil rights. should we form a protest group?

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 12, 2009 -> 02:56 PM) Dave Boland goal on PP puts Hawks up 3-0 in 3rd on Detroit. nice

wise having a good game

QUOTE (GREEDY @ Apr 12, 2009 -> 02:51 PM) Feed her something other than salad then... haha

nice

too many walks Dotel

YARD

web gem from Q

lol

good to see Bartolo pitch this well

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Apr 11, 2009 -> 05:52 PM) Nice to feel good about this team totally

walked oh my

damn it Dotel get this guy out