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QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 9, 2008 -> 06:40 PM) So long useless Joe, keep on war mongerin you should citizen's arrest him, it's all the rage now-a-days.

Reports are showing the federal budget will be 1 trillion in the red next year. I know a lot of people do not see this as a concern, but these numbers are staggering and very dangerous. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3496c848-ae91-11...0077b07658.html It looks like we are going to take on even more spending; sort of a 'spend our way out of this' approach. Unless, of course Obama plans on cutting spending with his reforms (which is unlikely). 1 trillion deficit could actually be a conservative number, as it could go higher with big increases in spending.

QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ Nov 9, 2008 -> 01:09 PM) Unless you're an idiot who believes Putin is just a madman trying to bring back the USSR superpower status, it was the only thing reasonable. oh my

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Nov 8, 2008 -> 11:38 PM) Except he argued against having 60 Dems in the Senate all fall. He's no longer able to be trusted if I was in the caucus. Things like seniority and chairmanships are based, to a large extent on party loyalty and benefit for the party. If you cut a deal to stay in office with the people in your caucus after you lose your party's primary, you owe them. You owe them loyalty. You owe them, at the very least, saying nothing at all if you can't support your caucus' candidate. But to do what he's done is unforgivable in party politics. Oh good, if your theory is correct the disloyal Lieberman won't blindly vote for what the Democrats want. I approve of this. So what if he loses a chair position, at least he won't have to be a Democrat anymore. Seems like a win to me. Things can change in the senate, if he sticks around he could see a situation where the Democrats aren't in control.

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Nov 8, 2008 -> 05:25 PM) Sanders is a socialist, not an opportunist. The Democratic Party knows they couldn't win the seat that Sanders runs for, so they choose to support him. He pretty much votes along the lines of the Democrats from what I can tell, so there really isn't even much of an incentive to try and get his seat. Lieberman supported a GOP for president and spoke at their convention, if a Republican did this to the GOP they would likely do that same thing to that senator (some type of retribution) that the Democrats are doing to Lieberman. One thing to keep in mind is that Lieberman is still going to vote with the Democrats on most issues, which is why he is almost always added to the Democrat vote count when considering getting to 60 to stop a filibuster.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Nov 8, 2008 -> 12:01 PM) Just multiple counts of tax evasion, which he of course blames on the accountant. Of course, it's not his fault.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 8, 2008 -> 08:41 AM) I'll bet Barack reads Soxtalk in his freetime, you know as the worlds most famous Sox fan, and he saw our debate so he decided to change his policy. ^^^ this is obviously what happened. i approve of Barack's decision to go along with our suggestions.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 22, 2008 -> 05:58 PM) The stances and swings are accurate in 2k8, and the Cell is pretty realistic. However, from that point on, the game is just terrible. The pitching is kind of neat, but there's still too many homeruns, fielders are too accurate on their throws, and you don't have as much control over your players as you would like. If I had PS3 (XBOX owner), I'd adore a chance to play the show. I've played it a few times and it's hands down a better baseball game. I haven't played the show, but I have 2k8 and it's not as good as I had hoped. I agree; the game play is poor, there are lag issues with the game even if you aren't playing online, and player control isn't very good. There's a number of glitches in the game, which is very annoying.

How about schools put emphasis on stuff like, I don't know, MATH OR SCIENCE. Maybe get the fundamentals down first, then add stuff. How about a choice (democrats always talk about how they are pro-choice); the student can do community service or additional education such as career specific learning. Either could result in $4000 tuition breaks.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 08:26 PM) McCain had similar plans IIRC, they both placed a heavy emphasis on national service. From what I remember McCain thought national service should be completely optional.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 07:04 PM) I wouldn't say that. He's facing a potential investigation for accepting unreported clothing gifts of significant, Palin-level value from a Republican donor. That's sort of on hold until after the election/recount. desperation sets in for the Democrats in the MN senate race. face it, Franken could very well to lose. don't worry, the Democrats still control the Senate, House, and soon the White House.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 06:53 PM) Coleman may be working on that though... Franken would be a national disgrace. Coleman is fine.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 06:52 PM) And so the Republicans have never done anything bat**** crazy (like a month of ranting about ACORN or jeopardizing their entire administration by their actions through the DOJ or having an angry mob break down the doors and charge in to a room where a recount is happening) that would make them go hard after a recount? i have full confidence in the Democrats ability to be as bad as the worst Republicans. keep defending ACORN, i guess fraud is an important element in Democrat voting schemes

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 06:31 PM) It's not charity -- its community service. Plenty of high schools already have community service requirements. Where's the uproar over that? I went to Catholic school and had to do community service, but thats a private institution which students choose to go to (or parents decide to send kids). Big difference from a public institution. i know the Democrats, and this is the exact type of thing they would do. also, if the Republicans were doing this the same people who support this would be in an uproar.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 08:02 AM) Then also take it away from the NRA, AARP, Heart Association, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and especially the DNC and the RNC, and every other group of people who have tax-exempt status and try to influence voting through their members and through donations. Remember the tax exempt status is a benefit to the people (voters) who donate money to those groups. We donate to those groups because we presumably agree with their mission and want to see that mission realized. Pursuing those ideals through legislative and political avenues is part of the Democratic process and exactly what people expect when, for example, they donate to the NRA. Changes in laws is for some the greatest impact that a charity can achieve. What you are suggesting is taking away YOUR* tax break for donating to those charities. Then, in taking away their tax break when purchasing goods and services, they would not be able to do as much with YOUR donation, meaning YOU would need to donated more dollars to have the same affect. I'm not certain there would be much support for that. *Of course I use this generically. yea i agree.

you can't force people to do charity. this is just stupid. the best part is you know that a lot of these 'charity' organizations will be basically Democrat political operations. forcing kids to run around putting Democrat yard signs all over town and crap like that.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 05:48 PM) You know what's ironic? Blacks are generally social conservatives. yea i know. i agree with a lot of social conservative issues, but i don't think they should be legislated. it's just not a major political concern of mine, far behind economic conservative issues. the GOP obviously doesn't care about being economic conservatives.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 05:44 PM) I expect the shenanigans to be equally bizarre in Alaska. And of course, bats*** crazy knows no party. i guess at least Franken hasn't been convicted of a felony involving bribes. i suppose if both are in the senate Al will actually have someone to look down upon and lecture to about responsible governing.

wait a minute.... is this the Republican thread? nevermind I do have a solution to the GOP mess; evangelicals have been threatening to vote Democrat if all their demands are not met, so you guys (the Democrats) can have them. They cost more votes than they bring in now-a-days. And they can start destroying the Democrats from within like they did to the GOP

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 09:26 AM) yeah, how many more times are they going tohave to recount those votes to make up the difference there? The Minnesota 'recount' is going to be ground zero for the completely bats*** crazy left wing of the Democrat party. Expect the worst, they will do anything to get someone as crazy as them into the senate.

I'm not an expert on California Constitution Law or Ballots, but even if the courts uphold the vote can't the anti-Proposition 8 groups gather enough signatures to get it on the ballot in a couple years? It seem like these votes get closer and closer each cycle, I think the next time the result could be different.

QUOTE (juddling @ Nov 6, 2008 -> 04:42 PM) I'm not saying.....i'm just saying. First day after Obama's election and the Illinois Pick 3 number is 6-6-6...... i knew it!

Probably tune in FOX and CNN for a bit. Get the point of view from a pro-Democrat and pro-Republican source. Assume the real situation is somewhere in the middle. lol.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 6, 2008 -> 04:44 PM) Don't know if anyone's posted Silvers "What the Hell happened in Alaska"? yet but here it is. Read the rest. That's one confusing slowly melting state. I think the 'Bradley' effect could be true here, people just didn't want to admit to voting for a felon to pollsters. Palin is popular there, she can bring in votes. I'm not buying the 'voter irregularaties, stolen election, conspiracy'. It's one the Dems don't get, that pretty much the story. I've been reading the comments and people seem to think Palin is about to elect herself to the Senate. Palin can't name a full replacement if Stevens is ousted from the Senate. She names a temporary one, there is a special election after that. Which a Republican will be heavily favored to win

Where's my pants!? Where's my TV!? Your boss called, said you're fired. What! Obama said things would be different now! I knew I should have voted McCain (kicks over empty beer bottles)