The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Scientists who believe that global warming is not caused by man ... are being silenced and accused of misconduct.

Wow ... that's very, um, selective of you ... during the week of Congressional hearings highlighting the 7 years of censorship by the current administation of scientists who attribute global warming to human activity.

Oh, I don't doubt your veracity .... but what's your point, exactly? Will you concede that scientific censorship is bad, no matter which views are censored?

Originally Posted by scaeagles

The Snickers commercial was pulled because it promotes anti gay sentiment? What? ... it's ridiculous.

Well, perhaps it's simply that the ad was NOT going to sell any snickers bars. And while I didn't think it "promoted" anti-gay sentiment (or snickers), I found it mildly insulting. Not that I'd boycott snickers or anything ... but

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Hillary and Obama may not participate in the first democrat debates. Front runners have no guts.

Oh, I didn't realize Obama was a "front runner." Since when? imo, if this is true, he's gutless without the absurd rationale.