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buddha4brains
bebert this "anomaly" happened last year too.
Gun ownership is not a problem until people start shooting each other, then the NRA-type start sniping at those wanting stricter gun control without bothering to suggest effective measure to cut down on shootings.
That said, the solution offered by TheNewFed is extreme in the other direction - mere possession of an unlicensed gun does not merit 10 years.
Posted in: Gunman kills 10 at school in Finland, then himself
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buddha4brains
Sure George, whatever.
Posted in: Bush seeks to assure world leaders about bailout plan
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buddha4brains
Socialism: Corporate Welfare: Nanny Capitalism
However you slice it, American capitalism is a mirage. In the end it relies on the moral hazard of being saved - not by the wisdom of the market - but by government intervention.
Posted in: Bush administration urges quick action on $700 billion bailout
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buddha4brains
Why socialize capitalism? Socialized health care, fire departments, police, roads I can understand, but socialized business I cannot agree with. Remember USSR?
Posted in: When big companies look like going under, should governments use tax money to bail them out?
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buddha4brains
Actually my friends from NZ & Oz said "pot plant" when referring to house plants.
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buddha4brains
The world economy is on the brink (lead by America) and all the Palin can do is whine about a withdrawn invitation to some event that is already a political sideshow. Who cares about her invitation?
Posted in: Palin blames Democrats for withdrawn invitation
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buddha4brains
Disgusting. I hope this is the last of the Bush Administration's screw ups. The moral hazard he and his bone headed crew have created because of poor oversight and a willingness to look the other way will be a legacy that will feed the far left for decades.
There are some ideas from the right that I agree with but I do not see Bush following them. I do not see him doing anything but destroying confidence in not only government, but also business.
What good is America if it cannot lead?
Disgusting!
Posted in: Obama, McCain react cautiously to financial rescue plan
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buddha4brains
skipthesong what does the "average American want"? How about a roof, a job, and 3 squares and after that an opportunity to succeed?
Now what exactly scares you?
Posted in: Obama mocks McCain's call to fire SEC chairman
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buddha4brains
Nippon5 thanks for that. I will remember that when Obama starts wearing McCain's "maverick" mantel.
Also, as a Bush critic would anyone expect Obama to vote against his party? Again, when Obama starts criticizing the Dems as McCain has with the GOP then these stats become interesting.
Posted in: Obama mocks McCain's call to fire SEC chairman
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buddha4brains
Alphaape said: If you need to raise taxes after better spendig measures are in place, then I am for it. But don't just raise taxes and continue on the path that we have been on.
No argument from me on that. I am just amazed that conservatives in office have such a difficult time doing just that - record deficits galore and Wall Street meltdowns while the so-called MBA president was in office. Little wonder McCain can't find a coherent message regarding the economy.
Posted in: Obama mocks McCain's call to fire SEC chairman
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buddha4brains
Alphaape, perhaps you are too young to remember the 90s, but I do not recall anyone crying to the bank for lack of money or the potential to make money. And don't forget the budget surplus which could have helped to pay down the national debt and other financial obligations.
Before you start on how a surplus is excess tax money, how do you expect America to pay down its debt? Having the Chinese and other foreign parties owning America is a matter of national security.
In order to lower America's vulnerability, that debt has to be paid and the money for that is through taxation - all that talk about grandkids paying for excesses of the boomers is real and those grandkids are now voters.
Or is meeting one's financial obligations no longer a foundational ethic of the GOP? Just cut taxes and hope the tooth fairy comes and makes everything OK.
Posted in: Obama mocks McCain's call to fire SEC chairman
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buddha4brains
sarge, newsflash this is called a campaign where promises are made. The doing happens after he's sworn in - at least in theory.
Now let's look at McCain's new ideas and promises. He's against big government but is for strict regulating of the financial sector. He claimed that the "fundamentals" of American business were sound and when challenged by reality he offered a new definition of "fundamentals". To appeal to the women vote he trots out Sarah Palin and then keeps her under wraps from the voting public and media as if she is a "kept woman" - while not necessarily new hisorically, a rather unexpected response to American women.
Yeah, you are right to doubt Obama when McCain clearly has new ideas.
Posted in: Obama mocks McCain's call to fire SEC chairman
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buddha4brains
sarge, well if the guy is talking change then you would expect some promises and new ideas with that, wouldn't you?
Posted in: Obama mocks McCain's call to fire SEC chairman
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buddha4brains
Just like a man to hide his woman until he says she can come out.
"You go girl! You go right back into that house until I say you can come out!"
Posted in: McCain campaign keeps Palin under wraps
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buddha4brains
Well, that's leadership to calm nervous markets.
Posted in: Bush scraps comments on financial crisis
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buddha4brains
Well sarge thank gawd there isn't any "greed and corruption" (or hubris) in the Bush Administration, One wonders how Obama could be so wrong in placing any responsibility on Bush - it is everyone else as we all know.
Posted in: Obama, McCain blame economic woes on greed, policy
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buddha4brains
The so-called "fundamentals" may be sound - as McCain and the Bush Administration claims - perhaps it is time for them to be guided by those fundamentals rather than the policy of "stuff happens".
It's the same smiley face and shrug these people put on the Iraq War when it was was at its worst.
Posted in: Obama, McCain blame economic woes on greed, policy
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buddha4brains
Gee that's certainly deference. Is America a democracy or a monarchy? But I admit a bit of admiration for the GOP's ability to dumb things down to the point of silliness i.e. the lipstick schick and the sex ed ad. How does one debate silly?
Posted in: Palin says she's ready to step in as president
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buddha4brains
How's this policy for a pig in need of lipstick?
According to Michael Kinsley of Time Magazine, Alaskans receive over $3,000 in rebates but suck up the most federal money per capita.
So if Team McCain represents change, will the other 48 states receive similar funding? And how does this pending reckless welfare state square with conservatives?
Posted in: Obama accuses McCain of lies, phony outrage over 'pig with lipstick' remark
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buddha4brains
RomeoRamenII, the lipstick on a pig is used to refer to things rather than people (i.e. McCain's policies). To suggest that Obama would call anyone a pig, let alone a woman who is his rival's VP pick (as the GOP have), indicates that change is not in the offing from the McCain camp.
Exactly what change can be expected from McCain when his campaign smells of Bush & Rove.
Posted in: Obama accuses McCain of lies, phony outrage over 'pig with lipstick' remark