The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 438

Ghoulish Delight · 04-16-2009, 02:57 PM

Then I guess the question would be, did Napolitano have say in the right wing extremist report, and was it after the decision to stop using the term "terrorist/terrorism" in favor of "man-caused disasters". If so, I think it's a fair criticism.

Strangler Lewis · 04-16-2009, 04:03 PM

A week or so ago, John Stewart made fun of the newspeak terrorism term, roasting Obama's budget director with repeated clips of his use of the term--the night before the guy was supposed to be on the show--where it was not discussed.

Strangler Lewis · 04-16-2009, 04:05 PM

By the way, not that there could be a good one, but the stated rationale is stupid. Terrorism is what their bad guys do. The politics of fear is what our guys do (did) in response.

scaeagles · 04-16-2009, 06:37 PM

I think Timothy McVeigh was a right wing terrorist. I think abortion bombers are right wing terrorists. I think various environmental groups are terrorists. I'm sure there are many more I just don't want to think that hard.

I am not offended by the use of the word terrorism in these reports, as it applies (or could). I just find it sickening that the word terrorism is acceptable unless we are talking about foreign groups, then it is taboo, as I think the are more "man caused events" related to Islamofacism than there are abortion clinic bombings.

And as I've read that Napolitano has tried to restict interviewers to one question regarding the report, it seems as if it is quite the touchy subject to her.

Andrew · 04-16-2009, 07:17 PM

I agree with scaeagles.

Stan4dSteph · 04-17-2009, 06:22 AM

Too bad Rush Limbaugh didn't OD on drugs.

SacTown Chronic · 04-17-2009, 10:45 AM

There was a "man-caused disaster" in my bathroom this morning. Some would call it terrorism, I suppose. I call it burritos for dinner.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-21-2009, 04:57 PM

Fvcking Texas

Tom · 04-24-2009, 08:03 AM

For BDBopper

Ghoulish Delight · 04-28-2009, 09:38 AM

Arlen Specter's becoming a Democrat.

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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	A week or so ago, John Stewart made fun of the newspeak terrorism term, roasting Obama's budget director with repeated clips of his use of the term--the night before the guy was supposed to be on the show--where it was not discussed. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	By the way, not that there could be a good one, but the stated rationale is stupid. Terrorism is what their bad guys do. The politics of fear is what our guys do (did) in response. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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04-16-2009, 06:37 PM	#4374
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I think Timothy McVeigh was a right wing terrorist. I think abortion bombers are right wing terrorists. I think various environmental groups are terrorists. I'm sure there are many more I just don't want to think that hard. I am not offended by the use of the word terrorism in these reports, as it applies (or could). I just find it sickening that the word terrorism is acceptable unless we are talking about foreign groups, then it is taboo, as I think the are more "man caused events" related to Islamofacism than there are abortion clinic bombings. And as I've read that Napolitano has tried to restict interviewers to one question regarding the report, it seems as if it is quite the touchy subject to her.
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Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	I agree with scaeagles. __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Too bad Rush Limbaugh didn't OD on drugs.
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SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	There was a "man-caused disaster" in my bathroom this morning. Some would call it terrorism, I suppose. I call it burritos for dinner. __________________ Is it the fingers, or the brain that you're teaching a lesson?
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Fvcking Texas __________________ '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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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Arlen Specter's becoming a Democrat. __________________ '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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