The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 272

innerSpaceman · 11-15-2007, 05:08 PM

[Seething with Anger]

JWBear · 11-15-2007, 05:24 PM

Sickening.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-15-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Consider my intelligence officially insulted: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21818657/

My only question is... what's he trying to cover up with this random act?

? I'm thinking maybe the story behind your link change. What's got you angry about trying to decrease air traffic problems?

innerSpaceman · 11-15-2007, 06:41 PM

I wish people would stop posting links with zero comment about their concerns. I think this has been addressed before as a netiquette problem.

Oh, and I wish Gemini Cricket would continue with his news blackout. That link was unbearably depressing. I thought that was the reason for his news blackout in the first place.

Gemini Cricket · 11-15-2007, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I wish people would stop posting links with zero comment about their concerns. I think this has been addressed before as a netiquette problem.

Oh, and I wish Gemini Cricket would continue with his news blackout. That link was unbearably depressing. I thought that was the reason for his news blackout in the first place.

I am on a news blackout. That was sent to me by a friend. It made me mad.

Oh, and I posted the above link because I think America's women need burkas...

I posted it cause it made me mad.

I posted it without comment because I didn't think it needed one...

Prudence · 11-15-2007, 07:43 PM

But the Saudis are our friends! We would never disapprove of anything they do. (And because they're such swell people, not because we need any fossil fuels or anything.)

BDBopper · 11-15-2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

You might prefer that he not win.

Considering both the Democratic and Republican caucuses since this stupid thing began, Iowa has picked 17 candidates. 10 of those selections were not people already president of the United States and only once did one of those 10 go on to win the presidency (George Bush in 2000).

Of the six times they had it easy and picked the guy already president, they still only have three wins.

A very good point and well taken. However we are dealing with an unprecedented cycle. Good, bad, or indifferent the primary process is frontloaded. After Iowa the nominee on both sides will be decided in a month! In this kind of system the odds that the winner of Iowa would win the nomination are much higher. I do see your point though and it is well taken.

Morrigoon · 11-15-2007, 08:36 PM

Actually, that was the article I pointed to. I think his "addressing" air traffic problems right around Thanksgiving (hello, the worst travel time) is an attempt to get attention and not really based in a genuine recognition of air travel issues. I'm suggesting that either there are other, much less popular provisions hidden in that same act, or that he's hoping to distract us from something worse he's doing that he hopes we won't notice.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-15-2007, 08:39 PM

I don't really see it. He's not really disguising this as anything. It's a stop-gap solution at the time when it's most needed. As you point out, it's the busiest travel day of the year, it makes perfect sense to me that, since it's not like they can solve the massive systemic problems in less than a week that would cause, with no measures, cause guaranteed delays, to at least try SOMETHING that will relieve it for the day it needs it most.

Morrigoon · 11-15-2007, 08:52 PM

And you're right of course. Just like it would be correct to say that there are people who would be glad to see Bush addressing putting a stop to gay marriage. It's a card he brings out when he needs to distract the populace. (Although one is decidedly more beneficial than the other)

It's true that adding a few thousand feet makes a difference. Aircraft are staggered at different altitudes based on what direction they're flying, so he's effectively added lanes to the highway, if you will.

But given his history, it still makes me suspicious.

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I wish people would stop posting links with zero comment about their concerns. I think this has been addressed before as a netiquette problem. Oh, and I wish Gemini Cricket would continue with his news blackout. That link was unbearably depressing. I thought that was the reason for his news blackout in the first place.
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	But the Saudis are our friends! We would never disapprove of anything they do. (And because they're such swell people, not because we need any fossil fuels or anything.) __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Actually, that was the article I pointed to. I think his "addressing" air traffic problems right around Thanksgiving (hello, the worst travel time) is an attempt to get attention and not really based in a genuine recognition of air travel issues. I'm suggesting that either there are other, much less popular provisions hidden in that same act, or that he's hoping to distract us from something worse he's doing that he hopes we won't notice. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I don't really see it. He's not really disguising this as anything. It's a stop-gap solution at the time when it's most needed. As you point out, it's the busiest travel day of the year, it makes perfect sense to me that, since it's not like they can solve the massive systemic problems in less than a week that would cause, with no measures, cause guaranteed delays, to at least try SOMETHING that will relieve it for the day it needs it most. __________________ '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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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	And you're right of course. Just like it would be correct to say that there are people who would be glad to see Bush addressing putting a stop to gay marriage. It's a card he brings out when he needs to distract the populace. (Although one is decidedly more beneficial than the other) It's true that adding a few thousand feet makes a difference. Aircraft are staggered at different altitudes based on what direction they're flying, so he's effectively added lanes to the highway, if you will. But given his history, it still makes me suspicious. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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