The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 169

Strangler Lewis · 11-06-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

It's not about wanting a change- it's about trust. It's about a party that shows disdain or open hostility for the military, America, Christians.....

Meh-

Holy culture of victimization!

Let me be the first to say . . . Happy holidays!

Nephythys · 11-06-2006, 04:08 PM

When the groups on the left stop claiming victimized status by the right- you might have a point with the snarky comments.

I am so frelling sick of the double standard.

Repeatedly I have seen the entire party maligned as evil, bigoted and out to get people-but when I comment on the view from this side- you defend the party.

I believe it because of personal experience-

Meh-I am sick of it all. I'll vote tomorrow- but the way my life is being lived won't change a whit no matter the outcome.

JWBear · 11-06-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nephythys

When the groups on the left stop claiming victimized status by the right- you might have a point with the snarky comments.

I am so frelling sick of the double standard.

Repeatedly I have seen the entire party maligned as evil, bigoted and out to get people-but when I comment on the view from this side- you defend the party.

I believe it because of personal experience-

Meh-I am sick of it all. I'll vote tomorrow- but the way my life is being lived won't change a whit no matter the outcome.

We rip Republican politicians for their actions and policies. You rip Democrats in general simply because you hate Democrats. Big difference Nephy. If you can’t see the difference, then I feel sorry for you.

Nephythys · 11-06-2006, 04:16 PM

Not Afraid · 11-06-2006, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Holy culture of victimization!

BINGO!

wendybeth · 11-06-2006, 04:59 PM

Sure your life may change, Neph! Maybe we can get out of this damned war before your kids get drafted, because that is the next step, you know. They can fudge the mumbers all they want; we are understaffed and there are not enough new ones coming in to be of much help. Just ask any service member who is on their third or fourth tour. Even the generals and the leadership of the Reserves are getting very vocal in their criticism and concerns with regards to how this war is being conducted and it's impact on the home front. Hell, ask the GAO, who's September report is scathingly critical of our economy and the inevitable coming crash.

You think the Dems might be problematic; I know the Repubs have been so.

Scrooge McSam · 11-06-2006, 07:18 PM

What's with the robo-calling?

Did they not expect to get caught? Or is winning all that matters?

Nephythys · 11-06-2006, 08:07 PM

heh- according to Pelosi there are two choices for the outcome of the election:

"we either win, or they cheat"

So- if the GOP loses it is a national rejection of their policies.
If the Dems lose it's because the election was stolen.

If the GOP loses it's because people want change and believe in the Dems to provide it.
If the Dems lose it has nothing to do with their policies, it's because someone cheated.

I've never seen so many whiners in my life- "we don't lose because people don't like our politics- we lose because everyone else cheats"

Charming.

Motorboat Cruiser · 11-06-2006, 08:18 PM

Eh, let's just see how it plays out first before we start speculating what everyone's reaction is going to be.

At this point, I consider it an anything-can-happen tossup and am not getting my hopes up.

I'll just be happy when it is over, and even happier if some balance of power is brought back into our system of government. Everyone should want that balance of power, if for no other reason than to bring some control over spending.

As far as I'm concerned, a balance of power is FAR more important to the health of the government, than one side or the other winning. Unfortunately, most on the right don't seem to understand this concept and think that anything other than complete control is a loss. It isn't.

Nephythys · 11-06-2006, 08:20 PM

This is not a guess- this is history. Nothing new- already been said.

11-06-2006, 04:08 PM	#1682
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	When the groups on the left stop claiming victimized status by the right- you might have a point with the snarky comments. I am so frelling sick of the double standard. Repeatedly I have seen the entire party maligned as evil, bigoted and out to get people-but when I comment on the view from this side- you defend the party. I believe it because of personal experience- Meh-I am sick of it all. I'll vote tomorrow- but the way my life is being lived won't change a whit no matter the outcome.
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11-06-2006, 04:16 PM	#1684
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688
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11-06-2006, 04:59 PM	#1686
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Sure your life may change, Neph! Maybe we can get out of this damned war before your kids get drafted, because that is the next step, you know. They can fudge the mumbers all they want; we are understaffed and there are not enough new ones coming in to be of much help. Just ask any service member who is on their third or fourth tour. Even the generals and the leadership of the Reserves are getting very vocal in their criticism and concerns with regards to how this war is being conducted and it's impact on the home front. Hell, ask the GAO, who's September report is scathingly critical of our economy and the inevitable coming crash. You think the Dems might be problematic; I know the Repubs have been so. __________________
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11-06-2006, 07:18 PM	#1687
Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	What's with the robo-calling? Did they not expect to get caught? Or is winning all that matters?
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11-06-2006, 08:07 PM	#1688
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	heh- according to Pelosi there are two choices for the outcome of the election: "we either win, or they cheat" So- if the GOP loses it is a national rejection of their policies. If the Dems lose it's because the election was stolen. If the GOP loses it's because people want change and believe in the Dems to provide it. If the Dems lose it has nothing to do with their policies, it's because someone cheated. I've never seen so many whiners in my life- "we don't lose because people don't like our politics- we lose because everyone else cheats" Charming.
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11-06-2006, 08:18 PM	#1689
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Eh, let's just see how it plays out first before we start speculating what everyone's reaction is going to be. At this point, I consider it an anything-can-happen tossup and am not getting my hopes up. I'll just be happy when it is over, and even happier if some balance of power is brought back into our system of government. Everyone should want that balance of power, if for no other reason than to bring some control over spending. As far as I'm concerned, a balance of power is FAR more important to the health of the government, than one side or the other winning. Unfortunately, most on the right don't seem to understand this concept and think that anything other than complete control is a loss. It isn't.
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11-06-2006, 08:20 PM	#1690
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	This is not a guess- this is history. Nothing new- already been said.
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