If a conservative had said it- they would demand his head - Page 2

scaeagles · 02-17-2005, 02:03 PM

This story reminds me of an event that happened when Ruth Ginsberg was going through confirmation hearings.

Sen. Hatch asked her if someone who had a staff of 50 with not one of those positions being held by a minority could be sued for racial discrimination. When she said that yes, she believed that there were grounds for a racial discrimination suit, he pointed out to her that she had a staff of 50 at her law practice and not one was a minority. He then let her off the hook by telling her he didn't think she was a racist.

sleepyjeff · 02-17-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

The Democrats used to be the conservative party, and the Republicans the progressives. They have since flipped, and now it's the Democrats voting for changes, and the Republicans who like things as they are.

Unless my memory is faulty. It's been a while since my last history class.

Your memory is fine. They didn't actually "flip", but evolved away from what they were at one time. In essence you are correct.

Nephythys · 02-17-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrooge McSam

Never been to Vermont, have you?

BlogsforBush dot com (Check your favorites. I'm sure it's there) tells us that there are 3,000 black people in the entire state of Vermont, 52 in Montpelier, the capital city.

I have no favorites that have anything to do with Bush actually-

So much for none in Vermont-

thanks for proving the point LOL

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Your memory is fine. They didn't actually "flip", but evolved away from what they were at one time. In essence you are correct.

but we want change too- away from the way the libs want to take us

Motorboat Cruiser · 02-17-2005, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

but we want change too- away from the way the libs want to take us

Away from peace, away from prosperity, away from surpluses, away from...

Nephythys · 02-17-2005, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Away from peace, away from prosperity, away from surpluses, away from...

away from socialisim, away from abortion on demand, away from higher taxes, away from a weak military, away from the need to kiss Europes ass for approval...heehee

LOL- love you anyway....

Motorboat Cruiser · 02-17-2005, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

away from higher taxes,

Interesting that you mention taxes. I just heard an interesting discussion on the radio about that very subject.

In his State of the Union address, Bush assured that he would not raise payroll taxes. Now, a mere few weeks later, he has said that he is open to removing the cap on social security, or in other words, a raise in payroll tax. When asked by a reporter about these two conflicting statements, Bush did what he does best and changed the subject.

But the best part was that it was a conservative talk show host who normally has nothing but praise for King George. Nice to see when Bush pisses off his supporters.

scaeagles · 02-17-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Speaking of which, in his State of the Union address, Bush assured that he would not raise payroll taxes. Now, a mere few weeks later, he has said that he is open to removing the cap on social security, or in other words, a raise in payroll tax.

Actually, he said he hadn't ruled it out. All he's doing is leaving options on the table, and I believe politically he is attempting to back dems into a corner by having them suggest it during formal negotiations regarding social security reform. He will not raise the taxes. If he does, feel free to quote me on it.

Scrooge McSam · 02-17-2005, 04:30 PM

No no no no no

Geez It's not an increase in taxes. It's a rollback on exemptions.

(Did I do that right, all my friends over there on the right?)

Scrooge McSam · 02-17-2005, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

he is attempting to back dems into a corner by having them suggest it during formal negotiations.

Bingo! Give that man a stuffed elephant!

I doubt very much though it's actually George doing the thinking here.

Not Afraid · 02-17-2005, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

away from socialisim, away from abortion on demand, away from higher taxes, away from a weak military, away from the need to kiss Europes ass for approval...heehee

Good to know I'm not a lib, I guess.

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	This story reminds me of an event that happened when Ruth Ginsberg was going through confirmation hearings. Sen. Hatch asked her if someone who had a staff of 50 with not one of those positions being held by a minority could be sued for racial discrimination. When she said that yes, she believed that there were grounds for a racial discrimination suit, he pointed out to her that she had a staff of 50 at her law practice and not one was a minority. He then let her off the hook by telling her he didn't think she was a racist.
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Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	No no no no no Geez It's not an increase in taxes. It's a rollback on exemptions. (Did I do that right, all my friends over there on the right?)
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