The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 45

Alex · 04-26-2006, 05:25 PM

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The only nice thing about lower consumer confidence are the sales that start popping up.

Sadly you'll have to wait at least a month. Scaeagles was right that yesterday's consumer confidence numbers were up and the highest in a long while. When NPR reported the numbers on Marketwatch, however, they noted that the number was compiled using data preceding the current spike in prices and that this might drive the number down though that didn't really happen after last September's spike.

innerSpaceman · 04-26-2006, 05:55 PM

I'm glad Neph quoted Alex's response to my post, because I didn't see it before.

He completely misinterpretted what I said. And perhaps many others did too. I've no time to go correcting anyone's misperceptions. Google Paul Bremmer's 100 Orders if you have a mind to know what I had in mind. Think World Bank policies. Nothing to do with revenge. Where the hell did Alex get that? I said nothing about that.

I cannot be responsible for other people putting words into my posts.

CoasterMatt · 04-26-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I cannot be responsible for other people putting words into my posts.

But who'll think of the children?!?

Alex · 04-26-2006, 06:18 PM

My apologies. I did not intend to put words into your mouth. As I read what you said, the war in Iraq is an intentional attempt to destabilize the region and therefore keep gasoline prices elevated, thus enriching the oil companies and also to prolong the reconstruction as long as possible to that funds can flow into the pockets of companies who will conveniently fail to so. That we ****ed up Iraq on purpose and that in actuality post-war Iraq is proceeding completely according to Iraq. If that is what you were saying then what followed in my response was just me putting it in with all the other crackpottery out there where I think it belongs, not an attempt by me to read all the crackpottery into what you said.

If that is not what you were saying then I hope you'll find the time to set me straight.

As for the 100 Orders, have you actually read them or just internalized what you read in blogs? Here they are. Here's a rundown of the criticism of them (some of it certainly warranted). There is some creative misrepresentation and some legitimate policy disputes and a whole lot of simply saying something that is true but isn't really bothersome (oh no, they allowed foreign companies to own businesses in Iraq -- except in natural resources).

Nephythys · 04-26-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I'm glad Neph quoted Alex's response to my post, because I didn't see it before.

He completely misinterpretted what I said. And perhaps many others did too. I've no time to go correcting anyone's misperceptions. Google Paul Bremmer's 100 Orders if you have a mind to know what I had in mind. Think World Bank policies. Nothing to do with revenge. Where the hell did Alex get that? I said nothing about that.

I cannot be responsible for other people putting words into my posts.

Happy to help

Ghoulish Delight · 04-26-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Did somebody else get killed?

They built the first underpass on Culver after a family was trapped in traffic on the tracks. They were in a Mercedes which was no match for an Amtrack. I believe a Mom and 2 kids died.

A few months back someone parked their car on the tracks and comitted suicide. But I think the project was being planned before that. They've just built a HUGE new development on Jeffrery down our way, there's going (already is) a large increase in traffic, so they are (too late) trying to widen and safen it.

BarTopDancer · 04-27-2006, 11:30 AM

Prez Bush in an attempt to give tips on dealing with the gas prices

"Don't buy gas unless you have to"

Dang you Bush! Always the voice of reason! I'd much rather put the $50 of gas into my car instead of buying a new pair of jeans!

Gemini Cricket · 04-27-2006, 11:42 AM

One of the interns in my office went to Nicaragua for 2 weeks. He came back a changed man. He said the experience was eye opening. He says it broadened his mind. He thinks every American should travel to another country in their lifetime. I agree.

DreadPirateRoberts · 04-27-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

And does anyone know WTF they are doing along PCH in HB?

taken from: http://www.stockteam.com/wetlands.html
"PCH Bridge. Before construction can proceed for the bridge that is to allow PCH traffic to pass over the ocean inlet to the restored wetland, detours around the construction site had to be provided. The northbound PCH detour is now completed and in use, the southbound lanes should be completed by the end of February. PCH bicycle lanes have been rerouted through Bolsa Chica State Beach. The bridge, consisting of four traffic lanes, two bicycle lanes, a beach maintenance /emergency lane and an additional oil well maintenance bridge will be completed by October, 2005. "

scaeagles · 04-27-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

One of the interns in my office went to Nicaragua for 2 weeks. He came back a changed man.

In what way?

04-26-2006, 05:55 PM	#442
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I'm glad Neph quoted Alex's response to my post, because I didn't see it before. He completely misinterpretted what I said. And perhaps many others did too. I've no time to go correcting anyone's misperceptions. Google Paul Bremmer's 100 Orders if you have a mind to know what I had in mind. Think World Bank policies. Nothing to do with revenge. Where the hell did Alex get that? I said nothing about that. I cannot be responsible for other people putting words into my posts.
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04-26-2006, 06:18 PM	#444
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	My apologies. I did not intend to put words into your mouth. As I read what you said, the war in Iraq is an intentional attempt to destabilize the region and therefore keep gasoline prices elevated, thus enriching the oil companies and also to prolong the reconstruction as long as possible to that funds can flow into the pockets of companies who will conveniently fail to so. That we ****ed up Iraq on purpose and that in actuality post-war Iraq is proceeding completely according to Iraq. If that is what you were saying then what followed in my response was just me putting it in with all the other crackpottery out there where I think it belongs, not an attempt by me to read all the crackpottery into what you said. If that is not what you were saying then I hope you'll find the time to set me straight. As for the 100 Orders, have you actually read them or just internalized what you read in blogs? Here they are. Here's a rundown of the criticism of them (some of it certainly warranted). There is some creative misrepresentation and some legitimate policy disputes and a whole lot of simply saying something that is true but isn't really bothersome (oh no, they allowed foreign companies to own businesses in Iraq -- except in natural resources).
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04-27-2006, 11:30 AM	#447
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Prez Bush in an attempt to give tips on dealing with the gas prices "Don't buy gas unless you have to" Dang you Bush! Always the voice of reason! I'd much rather put the $50 of gas into my car instead of buying a new pair of jeans! __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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04-27-2006, 11:42 AM	#448
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	One of the interns in my office went to Nicaragua for 2 weeks. He came back a changed man. He said the experience was eye opening. He says it broadened his mind. He thinks every American should travel to another country in their lifetime. I agree.
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