The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 486

scaeagles · 09-24-2009, 08:18 AM

Here's what I found on the lyrics when it was to the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic -

Hello, Mr. President we honor you today!
For all your great accomplishments, we all [do? doth??] say "hooray!"
Hooray Mr. President! You're number one!
The first Black American to lead this great na-TION!
Hooray, Mr. President something-something-some
A-something-something-something-some economy is number one again!
Hooray Mr. President, we're really proud of you!
And the same for all Americans [in?] the great Red White and Blue!
So something Mr. President we all just something-some,
So here's a hearty hip-hooray a-something-something-some!
Hip, hip hooray! (3x)

Alex · 09-24-2009, 08:19 AM

Census takers have long been viewed with suspicion by certain segments.

That said, there is historically a completely separate reason for people in back country Kentucky to be less than accommodating to any representatives of the federal government so I'm not particularly willing to jump to the conclusion that the killing was prompted by fear of the census.

BarTopDancer · 09-24-2009, 08:35 AM

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That said, there is historically a completely separate reason for people in back country Kentucky to be less than accommodating to any representatives of the federal government so I'm not particularly willing to jump to the conclusion that the killing was prompted by fear of the census.

That's what I was thinking, but I couldn't find info (didn't look that hard last night) on the dominant race of the area.

BarTopDancer · 09-24-2009, 08:34 AM

Here is a non-dramatic "so it begins..." article from the Washington Post on it.

Alex · 09-24-2009, 08:45 AM

In case I was too oblique, the historic reason the back country of Kentucky wasn't necessarily safe for federal representatives was because of territorial moonshine makers.

Not quite the source of violence it was in the past but still real.

Not saying that was the reason, it just strikes me as equally likely (and there are many other possibilities) on the currently available information as it being someone inspired by Michele Bachman's comments on the census itself.

Ultimately, unless there is direct evidence found one way or another, it may not be possible to assign one murder to one cause. And jumping to conclusions isn't particularly useful except as a rhetorical club. It is something to watch and investigate, of course.

Strangler Lewis · 09-24-2009, 09:43 AM

Then it wouldn't have said "fed," it would have said "revenooer."

At any rate, the guy was obviously murdered by Obama's people. You can tell because a real lynching would have had a black victim.

Strangler Lewis · 09-25-2009, 08:51 AM

Heard my first "Meg Whitman for governor in 2010" ad yesterday. It's very exciting.

Alex · 09-25-2009, 08:54 AM

I wonder if she'll allow you to leave negative/positive feedback on her eBay profile.

A+++++++ WOULD VOTE FOR AGAIN!!!!!!

(Note: That comment does not necessarily reflect the views of the typist.)

Snowflake · 09-25-2009, 10:09 AM

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I wonder if she'll allow you to leave negative/positive feedback on her eBay profile.

A+++++++ WOULD VOTE FOR AGAIN!!!!!!

(Note: That comment does not necessarily reflect the views of the typist.)

VAM!

Brilliant!

If she loses the election, can she relist as a buy-it-now?

DreadPirateRoberts · 09-25-2009, 10:39 AM

09-24-2009, 08:18 AM	#1
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Here's what I found on the lyrics when it was to the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic - Hello, Mr. President we honor you today! For all your great accomplishments, we all [do? doth??] say "hooray!" Hooray Mr. President! You're number one! The first Black American to lead this great na-TION! Hooray, Mr. President something-something-some A-something-something-something-some economy is number one again! Hooray Mr. President, we're really proud of you! And the same for all Americans [in?] the great Red White and Blue! So something Mr. President we all just something-some, So here's a hearty hip-hooray a-something-something-some! Hip, hip hooray! (3x)
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09-24-2009, 08:19 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Census takers have long been viewed with suspicion by certain segments. That said, there is historically a completely separate reason for people in back country Kentucky to be less than accommodating to any representatives of the federal government so I'm not particularly willing to jump to the conclusion that the killing was prompted by fear of the census.
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Here is a non-dramatic "so it begins..." article from the Washington Post on it. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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09-24-2009, 08:45 AM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	In case I was too oblique, the historic reason the back country of Kentucky wasn't necessarily safe for federal representatives was because of territorial moonshine makers. Not quite the source of violence it was in the past but still real. Not saying that was the reason, it just strikes me as equally likely (and there are many other possibilities) on the currently available information as it being someone inspired by Michele Bachman's comments on the census itself. Ultimately, unless there is direct evidence found one way or another, it may not be possible to assign one murder to one cause. And jumping to conclusions isn't particularly useful except as a rhetorical club. It is something to watch and investigate, of course.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Then it wouldn't have said "fed," it would have said "revenooer." At any rate, the guy was obviously murdered by Obama's people. You can tell because a real lynching would have had a black victim. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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09-25-2009, 08:51 AM	#7
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Heard my first "Meg Whitman for governor in 2010" ad yesterday. It's very exciting. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I wonder if she'll allow you to leave negative/positive feedback on her eBay profile. A+++++++ WOULD VOTE FOR AGAIN!!!!!! (Note: That comment does not necessarily reflect the views of the typist.)
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