Texsox

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 7, 2011 -> 12:39 PM) Yeah, I mean the guy was convicted of rape/murder. I don't see how him being given the chance to talk to a rep from Mexico would change that. It's akin to staying an execution because the guy didn't get his one phone call on the initial night he was locked up. Plus, what's the end game with the stay? If there was some grave injustice done here, you gotta let him free right? That's not gonna happen, so what's the point in delaying the inevitable? QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 7, 2011 -> 01:35 PM) What law did Texas violate? I was just reading your earlier post. If someone doesn't get a phone call. It sounds like you are writing that once someone is convicted it doesn't really matter, why delay the inevitable.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 7, 2011 -> 12:39 PM) Yeah, I mean the guy was convicted of rape/murder. I don't see how him being given the chance to talk to a rep from Mexico would change that. It's akin to staying an execution because the guy didn't get his one phone call on the initial night he was locked up. Plus, what's the end game with the stay? If there was some grave injustice done here, you gotta let him free right? That's not gonna happen, so what's the point in delaying the inevitable? It sounds like you are arguing that the government does not have an obligation to follow the law if later someone is found guilty.

BTW, some countries will not extradite criminals to the US because we have the death penalty.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jul 4, 2011 -> 07:13 PM) Goodbye to government entitlements. Safety nets are one thing, entitlements are another. You all would die if social security, government backed health care, etc. were changed to actually make it work instead of being a hand out. And that would be unpopular? I'd be in favor of balancing the budget by shutting down the entitlement programs and once people face starving or working, they will start working, what other option would they have? Stop Pell grants and subsidized student loans and force those students into Community Colleges that can deliver a program they can afford. That would also stop the b.s. with the for profit schools. Last I saw the military was still hiring and offering college classes. Privatize unemployment insurance. Make workers buy it, if they want. Reign in Social Security. Push Social Security back to 72. If you want to retire sooner, than save some money. Why wouldn't that be popular with Republicans?

What ignorant bulls*** in this thread.

What actions do you want to see that will not be popular?

Wow, I really didn't think k-dubya was doing that great of a job these past few years. Most posters here said they had better track records. I guess it all depends on who is calling him out.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 1, 2011 -> 02:18 PM) I consider Blazing Saddles to be the best comedy ever. See, we agree again.

No Rocky and no Indiana Jones. I think I watched a Star Trek and Batman, but I am not 100% certain.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 1, 2011 -> 01:32 PM) You are in mid-election form. This is a consistent rant of mine. I have no problem with politicians polling the public. In fact, isn't that the best counter to PACs and lobbyists? You call those politicians on both sides of the game spineless, flip floppers, etc. I don't have an issue with anyone doing the same, Dem or Rep.

Just so I understand y'all. It is wrong for a politician to poll the people and do what they want him to do. You want your elected representatives to do what they want and the public be dammed. I guess I am a little surprised since y'all seemed to think that Obama was wrong for health care and pointed to polls that showed the American people didn't want it. For the record, I have no problem with an elected leader seeing the polls and delivering what the public wants. Perry - Palin 2012

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 29, 2011 -> 04:22 PM) Seriously, which commandment did he justify it with? A lot of people use that as a catch all, not really knowing any of the commandments, and by the way, there are more than ten in the Bible. Actually there are more than 600 commandments, but we kind of focus on the ten that God gave Moses.

Should Earth be in caps?

I'm not either, no matter how hot

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 09:36 AM) So while he is clearly not qualified to be a security guard at a ball park, he is qualified to be President of the USA> I'm really not certain what the GOP qualifications are, but I will take your word for it. I kid because I care™

Does this mean he can now concentrate on his Presidential Bid?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 29, 2011 -> 01:09 PM) (nothing) The guy pulling the lever for the other guy. I have met him on two occasions, and both times found him to be a very nice guy, not as plastic as he seems on TV. Once was at a Scouting event and I was impressed by the sincerity he showed. I don't dislike him nearly as much as Kap. But you know us Dems, we have a big tent. I actually applaud his fiscal conservancy, and if I could trust him to continue that at a national level, I probably wouldn't be too upset with him as President. I'd vote for Obama before Perry, but as a second choice, he isn't nearly as bad as Kap makes him out to be. I wonder if the flip flop label will come out?

The last five to ten years it seemed like he was having some anger issues. I'm waiting for the alcoholism defense.

QUOTE (Tex @ Jun 10, 2011 -> 06:54 AM) Google 6/10/11 the search term Perry for President shows about 123,000,000 results. I wish I had been tracking it from six months ago. I feel really bad for Kap. In about 18 months he's going to be telling us why Perry is superior to Obama. He will want to cut off his fingers as he types. I'll be thinking at least that gets him the hell out of Texas. About 143,000,000 results In less than three weeks 20,000,000 more results for Perry for President. That's twenty million. The groundswell is starting.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Jun 18, 2011 -> 10:36 AM) you going to volunteer? I'm hoping to have the same role I did for his last Governor campaign.

I believe in second chances. The guy clearly made a mistake, was reprimanded, and will probably never make the same mistake again.

btw, the team is starting to shape up

Google 6/10/11 the search term Perry for President shows about 123,000,000 results. I wish I had been tracking it from six months ago. I feel really bad for Kap. In about 18 months he's going to be telling us why Perry is superior to Obama. He will want to cut off his fingers as he types. I'll be thinking at least that gets him the hell out of Texas.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 9, 2011 -> 06:28 PM) Jews do not have a hell. But my point wasn't to attack Christianity, but to point out that this statement doesn't represent some sort of fanatical cult ideology but it a widely held belief in this country. I have philosophical problems with that belief, so I can understand how that could come across. Here's the wiki that describes all sorts of "hells" for various religion. I believe the balance do not envision hell as a place of suffering and punishment for sins, at least eternally. I think Christianity and Islam are pretty unique in that view. Which highlights the differences. If you do not believe in a hell and I believe in one, *and* I think you are going to hell unless you perform some ritual, ceremony, etc. I believe I am doing you a great service by witnessing to you and saving you from hell. You on the other hand, are annoyed because you do not believe in hell, and probably do not believe that even if there was one, that you were going. But despite that, Rick Perry feels your pain, and will risk annoying you so that you will not go to hell. He's a great guy that way. Enjoy.