The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

I don't expect a non emotional response from you but I am going to venture a guess that you don't like the Clinton/Lewenski comments?

Could care less about them actually.

How about comments about how the election was rigged? How about how the Bush family acts like they are American Royalty? How are his daughters excused from duty?

It wasn't- hasn't been- so what? That's not my perception. It's a volunteer military- they choose to not volunteer- shall we bring back the draft?

And, finally, how about some emotional disgust with all of the body bags being sent back here from Iraq. Those bags hold our people, our fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers.

Who knew what they were going into- who are more honorable than any of the armchair generals sitting safely here deciding how things REALLY are over there.

That is disgusting to me. And, your constant remarks about Dems and how you can't imagine them keeping their word, etc. etc. That is so, ah, narrow minded? Democrat is a political stance, and, if you knew some who lied or whatever, that doesn't mean every single Dem does.

You see, that is where I, as a Dem, differ from you, a Republican. I do not lump people together and then insult them all, of course, all the while presuming that I am better.

Bullshyt- you just did.

Which is what a lot of your posts do.

Said from the safety of the majority around here.

Thought I'd point that out because I just don't think you get that.

I see you came out here and had a great time, people welcomed you and were eager to meet you. People are people. This constant knocking of 'dems' is really getting old. I know this is a political time but I think enough is enough.

Just my .05c

And a freakin' good morning.

Spare me-

Conservatives get just as knocked here. I don't like the democrat party- and I will say so.

I said I HOPE they do keep their word- but I DOUBT IT. That is not narrow minded- I am trying to be positive about things and hope for good things.

But I have my doubts-

I don't think I am better- but I am sick of explaining that to anyone.

People are people- the guy who called my politics evil gave me a hug at the wedding. I LIKE the people- I loathe the politics on the left.

I am not backing down from that- anymore than the left backs down from hating the politics on the right.

I am having a freaking good morning thanks-despite the sanctimonious stuff here!

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Said from the safety of the majority around here.

I had time this morning to post but now have a wide awake full house including a husband who wants my time. So. Just a couple of things before I leave...

Safety? We are all 'safe' here. You and I are the same here. Actually, I think you are here more than I am so I'd think you'd have realized that.

Everyone likes you regardless of how you come across sometimes, which is what I was trying to point out. I am sure conservatives get grief as well but I don't think it is dished out quite the same.

Okay, put it this way. This is a family of sorts, right? I come from a big family. We are all different, thank God, even being raised by the same parents. When we get together it can be great, we all love and accept one another for who and what we are and have conversations discussing our lives and sharing our beliefs.

Well, there are a couple who insist upon pointing out what someone else is doing wrong and how wrong it is. What gives them the right to say they are right and the other wrong? But, the family still loves them and it goes on.

I will be back.

Glad to see everyone is having a freakin' good day.

[katiesue]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

I don't expect a non emotional response from you but I am going to venture a guess that you don't like the Clinton/Lewenski comments?

How about comments about how the election was rigged? How about how the Bush family acts like they are American Royalty? How are his daughters excused from duty?

And, finally, how about some emotional disgust with all of the body bags being sent back here from Iraq. Those bags hold our people, our fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers.

That is disgusting to me. And, your constant remarks about Dems and how you can't imagine them keeping their word, etc. etc. That is so, ah, narrow minded? Democrat is a political stance, and, if you knew some who lied or whatever, that doesn't mean every single Dem does.

You see, that is where I, as a Dem, differ from you, a Republican. I do not lump people together and then insult them all, of course, all the while presuming that I am better.

Which is what a lot of your posts do.

Thought I'd point that out because I just don't think you get that.

I see you came out here and had a great time, people welcomed you and were eager to meet you. People are people. This constant knocking of 'dems' is really getting old. I know this is a political time but I think enough is enough.

Just my .05c

And a freakin' good morning.

I don't think I could express myself any better than this

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

My emotional disgust at some of you is too much for me- it makes me sick. I'll just side in with Leo- he has the best points.

Is it difficult to be such a drama queen, or does it just come naturally?

[Gemini Cricket]

No, there's nothing to respect about Santorum.

[Snowflake]

Okay, so now that the Democrats have the majority in the House, will anything really change? Somehow I doubt that it will. Although according to news reports President Bush congratulated to Democrats, somehow I figure he'll not be very cooperative and will not forego the partisan nature of politics and exercise his veto power to stem any real changes. I don't know, but I am glad all the mud slinging is done for time being and we can move on.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

Okay, so now that the Democrats have the majority in the House, will anything really change? Somehow I doubt that it will. Although according to news reports President Bush congratulated to Democrats, somehow I figure he'll not be very cooperative and will not forego the partisan nature of politics and exercise his veto power to stem any real changes. I don't know, but I am glad all the mud slinging is done for time being and we can move on.

Yep. I'm sure when that stem cell bill reaches his desk he'll say to himself "well, if that's what the democrats want I guess I'll give it to them. After all they hold a majority".

Gridlock. It's what's for dinner.

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Yep. I'm sure when that stem cell bill reaches his desk he'll say to himself "well, if that's what the democrats want I guess I'll give it to them. After all they hold a majority".

Gridlock. It's what's for dinner.

I wonder what the press conference today will be like- and what is it for?

[Gn2Dlnd]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

Okay, so now that the Democrats have the majority in the House, will anything really change?

In a word? Yes!

Originally Posted by Nephythys

GOP says Rumsfeld stepping down

Ta-daaa!

[Not Afraid]

Mousewife gets the level-headed, astute, well-spoken Swanker award for the day. No, the week!