The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 130

Sub la Goon · 10-12-2006, 06:44 AM

That's a lot of money for some dirty land...

Gemini Cricket · 10-12-2006, 06:47 AM

I'd like to see Reid go. We need someone in his position with cajones.

scaeagles · 10-12-2006, 06:54 AM

Since I have always doubted that Hillary is female, she might be your best choice.

Wouldn't it be funny (well, in a sick fashion, really) if Hillary was Senate Majority Leader and Nancy Pelosi was Speaker of the House? OK, not funny. Scary.

Gemini Cricket · 10-12-2006, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

Since I have always doubted that Hillary is female, she might be your best choice.

Wouldn't it be funny (well, in a sick fashion, really) if Hillary was Senate Majority Leader and Nancy Pelosi was Speaker of the House? OK, not funny. Scary.

Whatsamatter, Leo? Don't think a woman could do a good job?

I think Pelosi needs to go, too. She's too milquetoast for me. Hillary and someone else with cajones...

innerSpaceman · 10-12-2006, 07:33 AM

Pelosi, milquetoast???? Um, what planet?

Gemini Cricket · 10-12-2006, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Pelosi, milquetoast???? Um, what planet?

This one. Earth. She's not loud enough. And when she is, it comes off as strained and out of her realm to do so. She often strikes me as being someone with a personality to sell Tupperware than leading a group of politicians.

Alex · 10-12-2006, 09:57 AM

I can't really stand Nancy Pelosi so I don't look forward to her being in a position that will get her in the news even than she does now. But I'm sure she'd be fine at leading the House of Representatives from an administrative point of view.

I have a lot of political respect for Hilary Clinton though I don't agree with her on policy decisions so I don't have a problem with her as Senate majority leader, though I don't really see that happening. There'll be about 30 Democrat senators ahead of her in seniority, the body is very traditional in certain respects, and there's going to be too much concern that she won't be running the Senate but running for president and that isn't necessarily a good thing for the Senate's ability to function. But weirder things have happened.

Prudence · 10-12-2006, 10:14 AM

I just read that as "House of Republicans". I need a nap.

Nephythys · 10-12-2006, 12:28 PM

ah- so it's the internet that has a left wing bias.

Alex · 10-12-2006, 12:33 PM

Considering that internet usage skews young, educated, urban, and somewhat middle class, that is hardly surprising.

The recent string of questionable YouTube removals is bothersome from an admnistrative point of view but I wouldn't expect it to continue under Google's control. Of course, I don't see how YouTube can continue at all under Google's control since now it has deep pockets that every IP owner will want a piece of. Google can no longer claim to simply be caching and somehow within fair use.

10-12-2006, 06:44 AM	#1
Sub la Goon Ride me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The line forms here... Posts: 326	That's a lot of money for some dirty land... __________________ You roll the dice, you move your mice.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I'd like to see Reid go. We need someone in his position with cajones.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Since I have always doubted that Hillary is female, she might be your best choice. Wouldn't it be funny (well, in a sick fashion, really) if Hillary was Senate Majority Leader and Nancy Pelosi was Speaker of the House? OK, not funny. Scary.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Pelosi, milquetoast???? Um, what planet?
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10-12-2006, 09:57 AM	#7
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I can't really stand Nancy Pelosi so I don't look forward to her being in a position that will get her in the news even than she does now. But I'm sure she'd be fine at leading the House of Representatives from an administrative point of view. I have a lot of political respect for Hilary Clinton though I don't agree with her on policy decisions so I don't have a problem with her as Senate majority leader, though I don't really see that happening. There'll be about 30 Democrat senators ahead of her in seniority, the body is very traditional in certain respects, and there's going to be too much concern that she won't be running the Senate but running for president and that isn't necessarily a good thing for the Senate's ability to function. But weirder things have happened.
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I just read that as "House of Republicans". I need a nap. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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10-12-2006, 12:28 PM	#9
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	ah- so it's the internet that has a left wing bias.
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10-12-2006, 12:33 PM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Considering that internet usage skews young, educated, urban, and somewhat middle class, that is hardly surprising. The recent string of questionable YouTube removals is bothersome from an admnistrative point of view but I wouldn't expect it to continue under Google's control. Of course, I don't see how YouTube can continue at all under Google's control since now it has deep pockets that every IP owner will want a piece of. Google can no longer claim to simply be caching and somehow within fair use.
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