The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 116

scaeagles · 08-10-2006, 05:58 AM

I just love stuff like this.

Gore's not so green

Hypocrisy is omnipresent in the political community, no doubt. But for someone who crusades as he does, wouldn't his apocolyptic viewpoints have greater credibility if he were to actually do some rather obvious things in his own life?

Gore is just an example of someone who expects everyone else to change how they live, but is unwilling to give up his extravagances. I do not begrudge anyone their extravagances or wealth, but stop telling me that my SUV (figurative - I don't actually own an SUV) is going to kill the planet while you heat and cool a 10000 square foot home (among other things).

All animals are created equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

Nephythys · 08-10-2006, 02:14 PM

Why Lamont Victory means Disaster for the Democrats

sleepyjeff · 08-10-2006, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

Hypocrisy is omnipresent in the political community, no doubt. But for someone who crusades as he does, wouldn't his apocolyptic viewpoints have greater credibility if he were to actually do some rather obvious things in his own life?

Gore is just an example of someone who expects everyone else to change how they live, but is unwilling to give up his extravagances. I do not begrudge anyone their extravagances or wealth, but stop telling me that my SUV (figurative - I don't actually own an SUV) is going to kill the planet while you heat and cool a 10000 square foot home (among other things).

As the great Civil War General James Longstreet once said; "You can't lead from behind".

If Gore wants us to follow him, he better get out in front to lead the charge!

sleepyjeff · 08-10-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

Why Lamont Victory means Disaster for the Democrats

I loved the part where hippies were "thrown into the arms of Richard Nixon"

classic

scaeagles · 08-13-2006, 10:16 AM

Connecticut poll

I am certain we will be getting polling updates on this nearly daily until November, but early on Lieberman has a lead and is polling better than his opponent.

Prior to any polling I figured he had a shot as an independent. It looks like he may be the one to beat.

I figure that if he stays up in the polls many dems will start to endorse him to look good when he wins, and that will pave the way to them bringing him back in the fold do that they aren't down a senator after November.

Alex · 08-13-2006, 10:48 AM

George Will said this morning on This Week that he wouldn't be suprised if the Republican Party endorses Lieberman (and since the Republican candidate has some ethical problems they have a good excuse).

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-15-2006, 03:21 PM

From today:

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"We disrupted a terror plot, a plot where people were willing to kill innocent life to achieve political objectives," Bush said.

Pardon me, but "we" didn't disrupt anything. Why is he taking credit for something that the British uncovered? I've read nothing to suggest that the US played a role in uncovering this plot.

mousepod · 08-15-2006, 03:36 PM

Not that I was that scared to fly anyway, but I'm heartened to hear that SFO is going to start scanning airplane cargo. My non-stop flight to Orlando next week will probably be just a little bit safer than my return flight.

However, I wonder why Bush and co. are making such a big deal about carry-on screening when they're still not checking cargo. 5 years after 9/11 and 18 years after Locherbie, you'd think they'd be on it.

Here's an interesting article about it in today's WSJ.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-15-2006, 03:38 PM

A coworker from one of our other locations flew into John Wayne yesterday. He loves the new restrictions...couldn't be happier to walk onto the plane and not have to shove past scores of people swinging tote bags and cramming things into overhead bins.

sleepyjeff · 08-15-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

From today:

Pardon me, but "we" didn't disrupt anything. Why is he taking credit for something that the British uncovered? I've read nothing to suggest that the US played a role in uncovering this plot.

It's a team thing......kinda like if the Dodgers were to ever win the World Series(not happening btw)---all the fans would be saying "we won"

I know, I know.....another awful and painful analogy from sj

08-10-2006, 05:58 AM	#1151
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I just love stuff like this. Gore's not so green Hypocrisy is omnipresent in the political community, no doubt. But for someone who crusades as he does, wouldn't his apocolyptic viewpoints have greater credibility if he were to actually do some rather obvious things in his own life? Gore is just an example of someone who expects everyone else to change how they live, but is unwilling to give up his extravagances. I do not begrudge anyone their extravagances or wealth, but stop telling me that my SUV (figurative - I don't actually own an SUV) is going to kill the planet while you heat and cool a 10000 square foot home (among other things). All animals are created equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
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08-10-2006, 02:14 PM	#1152
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Why Lamont Victory means Disaster for the Democrats
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08-13-2006, 10:16 AM	#1155
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Connecticut poll I am certain we will be getting polling updates on this nearly daily until November, but early on Lieberman has a lead and is polling better than his opponent. Prior to any polling I figured he had a shot as an independent. It looks like he may be the one to beat. I figure that if he stays up in the polls many dems will start to endorse him to look good when he wins, and that will pave the way to them bringing him back in the fold do that they aren't down a senator after November.
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08-13-2006, 10:48 AM	#1156
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	George Will said this morning on This Week that he wouldn't be suprised if the Republican Party endorses Lieberman (and since the Republican candidate has some ethical problems they have a good excuse).
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08-15-2006, 03:36 PM	#1158
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Not that I was that scared to fly anyway, but I'm heartened to hear that SFO is going to start scanning airplane cargo. My non-stop flight to Orlando next week will probably be just a little bit safer than my return flight. However, I wonder why Bush and co. are making such a big deal about carry-on screening when they're still not checking cargo. 5 years after 9/11 and 18 years after Locherbie, you'd think they'd be on it. Here's an interesting article about it in today's WSJ. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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08-15-2006, 03:38 PM	#1159
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	A coworker from one of our other locations flew into John Wayne yesterday. He loves the new restrictions...couldn't be happier to walk onto the plane and not have to shove past scores of people swinging tote bags and cramming things into overhead bins. __________________ '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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