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Interesting then that he didn't stop Bin Laden. I guess the public didn't want him to? If your guy polls a lot, he's genuinly interested in what the people who voted him in think, the other guy can't make up his mind. Politicians have been polling for decades, Clinton may have set a new standard, but Bush has kept it up. I think it's a good idea he knows what Americans are thinking, not just his advisers. I view the President as much for his personal traits as for his policy initiatives. Clinton, on a human level, failed in almost every area I value and judge a leader. His moral compass was so failed as to not be believed. He sold me one too many lies and for that, I cannot forgive. I would rather have a President of high moral character who I do not agree with politically then a morally bankrupt adulterer who I do agree with. We have checks and balances in our government. The President has great influence on our moods and behaviors, whether we notice it or not. The country takes on the personality of our leaders. I am embarrased by my fellow Democrates who continue to defend him. Having said that, between the lines he was very good. I agreed with many things he did and many more he tried to do. I wish he was able to do more with health care reforms.

That is another interesting point. One answer is more, not less, independent news outlets. Yet, the GOP has voted time and again for large corporate takeovers and mergers, while DEMS have fought to keep the restrictions on ownership. It use to be that one person or company could own multiple TV, Radio, and newspapers in the same area. In the interest of competition, the GOP has been steadily easing these restrictions.

The reason to have a Dem speak is all about celebrating a great American life, not a great Republican life. I think they should have had President Carter speak. IMHO Clinton swapped a blow job for these sorts of honors. This was not a Reagan family funeral, this was America's funeral for a great man. All of America. Make no mistake, politics transends everything in Washington. This is every major league ballpark in one. This is placing the most diehard Yankee and Red Sox fans in the same stadium for every game. The restaurants you go to are Dem or Rep. You have to be carefull what color car you buy. So to think that this wasn't planned under the backdrop of politics is niave. CW, say what you will about the Drudge Report, but I use that as my portal for news links and after daily reading for 18 months, I have found only one mistake, and in that he linked to a local news channel that was reporting something as fact and it was not.

How to tell if your son is in a "real" band or an indie band.

If that was Southsider tied up, he would have wiggled his toe free and started a thread about it and posted three dozen replies before dialing police.

I'll help cook, but I'm really not hungry . . .

I assume Honor Guard is a requested assignment. Is it the same detail that, for example, guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? I'm not very good at reading insignia but it seemed like there was a mix of enlisted men and officers, is that correct? What are some of the other assignments the Honor Guard would have? How many are in the unit?

I wonder some time the chains of events that would place her in that place exactly when y'all would be driving by. A red light that delayed you, a second glance in the mirror to check makeup for her, perhaps a friend who was running late. I cannot believe this is all a chaotic mess, yet I cannot believe anyone who can controll the chaos, would actually allow that young woman to walk in front of a Texas Cadillac. Peace my friend.

I was just going to PM, but I think others may be interested, how were the men selected to escort President Reagan's Caisson? I am watching the procession to the Capitol and it is amazing display, the tradition, everything is so moving.

Nice Cubs Sox analogy and you are correct, all those conservative Cub fans get coverage What I find interesting is wanting "both sides of the story". I always wanted to get the story, not sides. We do not have time for custom news. Would you spend 5 minutes reading one side and then the other? If the networks did go in that depth we would hear, yeah they covered this but not that, see their bias?! As I wrote, my biggest fear is the GOP is mounting a campaign to have the public reject any criticism of them. Whenever any coverage is less than flattering, theys end Rush, Hannity, and the boys to discredit the media, not the message. I don't like politicans erroding my freedoms for their own gain. The three things that have chased me from the GOP Balanced Budgets. If we are going to add expenses, have the guts to put through a tax increase. Don't give me stuff and tell me I'll never have to pay for it because of projected economic growth. Unless a considerable number of new people join the tax rolls and no one falls off, I'm eventually going to have to pay for it. Balance the budget. Come to the public when you want to add something new, or want to fight a war and tell us to pay the piper. That would get spending in line in a hurry. Their campaign to destroy journalism and monopolize opinion and editorials. Their campaign to erode the powers of Judges to protect us from them. In a GOP world, the press would not criticize and if they did the public will ignore them, Rush, etc. would heap praise, Good judges would overturn Rowe v. Wade, Activist Judges would be removed from the bench, and politicians would be cheered for deficits because we'll all be millionaires in a month or two with the booming economy.

I got there late and the picture didn't change

They continue to print what's happening. It's all good right now. Well it's all good for 8 1/3

Hmm, I guess that Subway serves a barley malt beverage as well I don't think my local Subway will have it.

s***, that explains the 44 jersey and bad facial hair

I want politicians to respect the rights that we have as Americans. I am concerned that the consistant attacks at the media weakens our ability to effectively monitor our politicians and government. The press is our watchdogs, they are our eyes and ears. Perfect? Of course not, but necessary. Imagine this scenario. The Dems and the Reps finally agree on something. The media is irresponsible in how they report the news. Let's start a government run news service that will just fairly and accuratly report what is happening. Since it is the government reporting on themselves, you will get the whole story, not just excerpts. We'll just get rid of the free press because no one trusts them anymore. I believe Brando would be familar with the concept, I think I'm describing TASS. I remember an NRA letter I received once which talked about how the first thing an occupying force does is control private weapons. I thought how wrong they are, the first thing they attack and control are the TV, Radio, and Newspapers. We are being attacked by a well orchestrated political campaign to mistrust and ignore our media. Do not let them win or we all lose.

I asked the question in anotehr thread and none of the conservative thinkers responded, so let me try again. The GOP has been complaining about "activist" Judges. Judges that rule laws they like as unconstiutional. That is our (Publics) safety net, our protection from Congress making laws that are unconstitutional. The Judges are working within the framework of our constitution. If not Judges, how would you protect the Public? What check and balance would you use?

Chaos, Why doesn't the GOP complain about bias in the media? They only complain about liberal bias. Pick up the Washington Times, it's nothing but Republican press releases. We need balance and objective reporting, clearly defined editorials, and opinion pieces. We also need a free press. Don't let the government erode one of our essential tools in keeping the government honest.

Southsider is back!

I've been noting the blatent racism in the smileys available here. For example paints Japanese-Americans as violent. A confused black man? Like white people are never confused. Again, a muslim reference? :fyou Why is it a native american who's pissed and flipping people off? I believe this is the uncaring white Republican (ok I agree with that one)

What would you rather have, a 26 second news clip that may be biased slightly away from you, or 24 hours of totally biased media telling your side of the story?

He issued a personal appology to every Japanese player in the NFL, problem was he couldn't find any

Well, I'm guessing Larry will be applying for early retirement. And I'm going to be annoyed if any of you white people reply to this. Send a brother to respond, you would be disrespecting my posts if a white guy responds.

Damn Mariotti, slamming Koch. What the Hell does Mariotti know? Has he ever stepped on a big league mound? He doesn't even show his face at the Cell

It is common practice with the change of administrations do do these pranks. They even happened when Reagan gave way to Bush.

I was a big fan back in the 1970's and continue to enjoy ELO. Jim LMAO