The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 150

scaeagles · 10-17-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Well shoot, at least I don't live in Arizona

It's a damn good thing I live here or we'd be even lower (in points not in ranking - duh!).

Ghoulish Delight · 10-19-2006, 09:31 AM

Just once I'd like to see a political ad that says, "These are the reasons you should vote for this candidate" rather than "These are the reasons you shouldn't vote for this other candidate."

Nephythys · 10-19-2006, 12:23 PM

The Liberal To Do List If They Win

Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act — H.R. 3760: Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) and 74 Democratic cosponsors propose a new “Department of Peace and Nonviolence” as well as “National Peace Day.” Cosponsors include three would-be Democratic Chairmen: John Conyers (Judiciary), George Miller (Education and the Workforce), and Charlie Rangel (Ways and Means).

Gas Stamps — H.R. 3712: Jim McDermott (D-WA) and eight Democratic cosponsors want a “Gas Stamps” program similar to the Food Stamps program to subsidize the gasoline purchases of qualified individuals.

Less Jail Time for Selling Crack Cocaine - H.R. 2456: Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and 23 Democratic cosponsors want to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for possessing, importing, and distributing crack cocaine. John Conyers, the would-be Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over the bill, is a cosponsor.

Voting Rights for Criminals - H.R. 1300: John Conyers (D-MI) and 32 Democratic cosponsors, and H.R. 663: Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and 28 Democratic cosponsors would let convicted felons vote. Rep. John Conyers is the would-be Democratic Chairman of the Judiciary Committee which would consider this legislation.

Expand Medicare to Include Diapers — H.R. 1052: Barney Frank (D-MA) supports Medicare coverage of adult diapers. Barney Frank is the would-be Chairman of the Financial Services Committee.

Nationalized Health Care - H.R. 4683: John Dingell (D-MI) and 18 Democratic cosponsors want to expand Medicare to cover all Americans. John Dingell is the would-be Democratic Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee who along with cosponsors Charlie Rangel, would-be Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and Henry Waxman, would-be Chairman of the Government Reform Committee, would have jurisdiction over the proposal.

Federal Regulation of Restaurant Menus — H.R. 5563: Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and 25 Democratic cosponsors authorize federal regulation of the contents of restaurant menus.

Taxpayer Funded Abortions & Elimination of all Restrictions on Abortion, Including Parental Notice - H.R. 5151: Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and 66 Democratic cosponsors want to overturn even minimal restrictions on abortion such as parental notice requirements. The bill would also require taxpayer funding of abortions through the various federal health care programs. John Conyers, the would-be Chairman of Judiciary Committee which has jurisdiction over the bill, is an original cosponsor.

(kill the babies- any way you can- but don't put drug dealers in jail)

Bill of Welfare Rights — H.J. Res. 29-35: Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) proposes a Soviet-style “Bill of Welfare Rights,” enshrining the rights of full employment, public education, national healthcare, public housing, abortion, progressive taxation, and union membership. On some these measures, Rep. Jackson is joined by up to 35 Democratic cosponsors, including would-be Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers.

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Bleaugh-bloat, more absconding of our money to the gov't....whoopee.

Not Afraid · 10-19-2006, 12:42 PM

I guess I'm not really a liberal, then. Remember that.

Nephythys · 10-19-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I guess I'm not really a liberal, then. Remember that.

heh- is there a Crazy Cat Lady party?

JWBear · 10-19-2006, 01:03 PM

And I’m sure there are plenty of wacky bills introduced by Republicans that never make it out of committee as well. Shall we make a list of those too?

The vast majority of bills never make it past the various committees who vet them; that’s the point of the committees. Many bills are introduced that are never intended to make it out of committee (for a variety of reasons). I very seriously doubt that most of these would pass in a Democrat controlled congress, even if the author meant them to.

Nephythys · 10-19-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

And I’m sure there are plenty of wacky bills introduced by Republicans that never make it out of committee as well. Shall we make a list of those too?

The vast majority of bills never make it past the various committees who vet them; that’s the point of the committees. Many bills are introduced that are never intended to make it out of committee (for a variety of reasons). I very seriously doubt that most of these would pass in a Democrat controlled congress, even if the author meant them to.

ROTFLMAO!!

OH MY GOD!

You have the audacity to say to me that I say "but, but, but the Democrats..." in order to excuse republicans- and you post this?

But but but the Republicans do it too!

LOL- thanks for the laugh. OMG- too funny.

Not Afraid · 10-19-2006, 01:34 PM

I think the conclusion should be more like "Politicians of any persuasion are a bunch of time-wasting lunitics".

Nephythys · 10-19-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I think the conclusion should be more like "Politicians of any persuasion are a bunch of time-wasting lunitics".

Time, money and sanity!

sleepyjeff · 10-19-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I think the conclusion should be more like "Politicians of any persuasion are a bunch of time-wasting lunitics".

No doubt about that......

10-19-2006, 09:31 AM	#1492
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Just once I'd like to see a political ad that says, "These are the reasons you should vote for this candidate" rather than "These are the reasons you shouldn't vote for this other candidate." __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-19-2006, 12:23 PM	#1493
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	The Liberal To Do List If They Win Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act — H.R. 3760: Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) and 74 Democratic cosponsors propose a new “Department of Peace and Nonviolence” as well as “National Peace Day.” Cosponsors include three would-be Democratic Chairmen: John Conyers (Judiciary), George Miller (Education and the Workforce), and Charlie Rangel (Ways and Means). Gas Stamps — H.R. 3712: Jim McDermott (D-WA) and eight Democratic cosponsors want a “Gas Stamps” program similar to the Food Stamps program to subsidize the gasoline purchases of qualified individuals. Less Jail Time for Selling Crack Cocaine - H.R. 2456: Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and 23 Democratic cosponsors want to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for possessing, importing, and distributing crack cocaine. John Conyers, the would-be Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over the bill, is a cosponsor. Voting Rights for Criminals - H.R. 1300: John Conyers (D-MI) and 32 Democratic cosponsors, and H.R. 663: Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and 28 Democratic cosponsors would let convicted felons vote. Rep. John Conyers is the would-be Democratic Chairman of the Judiciary Committee which would consider this legislation. Expand Medicare to Include Diapers — H.R. 1052: Barney Frank (D-MA) supports Medicare coverage of adult diapers. Barney Frank is the would-be Chairman of the Financial Services Committee. Nationalized Health Care - H.R. 4683: John Dingell (D-MI) and 18 Democratic cosponsors want to expand Medicare to cover all Americans. John Dingell is the would-be Democratic Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee who along with cosponsors Charlie Rangel, would-be Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and Henry Waxman, would-be Chairman of the Government Reform Committee, would have jurisdiction over the proposal. Federal Regulation of Restaurant Menus — H.R. 5563: Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and 25 Democratic cosponsors authorize federal regulation of the contents of restaurant menus. Taxpayer Funded Abortions & Elimination of all Restrictions on Abortion, Including Parental Notice - H.R. 5151: Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and 66 Democratic cosponsors want to overturn even minimal restrictions on abortion such as parental notice requirements. The bill would also require taxpayer funding of abortions through the various federal health care programs. John Conyers, the would-be Chairman of Judiciary Committee which has jurisdiction over the bill, is an original cosponsor. (kill the babies- any way you can- but don't put drug dealers in jail) Bill of Welfare Rights — H.J. Res. 29-35: Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) proposes a Soviet-style “Bill of Welfare Rights,” enshrining the rights of full employment, public education, national healthcare, public housing, abortion, progressive taxation, and union membership. On some these measures, Rep. Jackson is joined by up to 35 Democratic cosponsors, including would-be Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers. Link Bleaugh-bloat, more absconding of our money to the gov't....whoopee.
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10-19-2006, 12:42 PM	#1494
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I guess I'm not really a liberal, then. Remember that.
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10-19-2006, 01:03 PM	#1496
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	And I’m sure there are plenty of wacky bills introduced by Republicans that never make it out of committee as well. Shall we make a list of those too? The vast majority of bills never make it past the various committees who vet them; that’s the point of the committees. Many bills are introduced that are never intended to make it out of committee (for a variety of reasons). I very seriously doubt that most of these would pass in a Democrat controlled congress, even if the author meant them to. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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10-19-2006, 01:34 PM	#1498
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I think the conclusion should be more like "Politicians of any persuasion are a bunch of time-wasting lunitics".
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