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medievaltimes
America and Americans will be making a big mistake if they think this event equals victory. America should be congratulated for getting the job done...but America also needs to keep its ego from clouding reality.
This is a good step...but it is a step.
Posted in: Celebrations
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medievaltimes
A couple of thoughts.
-Congratulations to the US military for getting the job done.
-In the big picture of things, this doesnt change much. The US would be wise to not go overboard with patting themselves on the back.
-On TV a lot of Americans being interviewed on the streets are thanking God for helping to bring this about.........how ironic.
Posted in: BIN LADEN BURIED AT SEA AFTER BEING KILLED IN FIREFIGHT WITH U.S. FORCES
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medievaltimes
Leiberman2012 - Please give a link to the 66% statistic you gave. I doubt a poll (or reliable one at least) would only give two choices of: the country is headed in the right direction, or the country is headed in the wrong direction. Not calling you a liar but I would like a link to that poll so I can scratch a little bit beneath the surface.
The last election is a bit different from a presidential one. A campaign of demonization, opposition and scare tactics without offering any concrete solutions will not carry as much weight for the upcoming presidential election.
"Leadership" is a highly subjective word. People often confuse disagreeing with a politicians policies, and a policitian having bad leadership....they are two different things.
As for a third party that you dismissed, Perot got around 20% of the popular vote not long ago. There seem to be some pretty big gaps in policy between the two current parties. And there seem to be some gaps within the Republicans. Personally, I think a party that is conservative fiscally and liberal socially would resonate quite well in America....but what do I know.
You refered to "we Democrats". Not sure if you were including me, but for the record, Im not a Democrat.
Posted in: Obama says gov't must reduce staggering debt
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medievaltimes
Translation - I dont like Obama, so therefore I hope he is a one-term president.
Typical line of thinking for Americans when it comes to politics.
Here is the real deal: Obama has his work cut out for him on a number of things but overall has done a good job to date. The more glaring issue in the upcoming election is the crumbling of the GOP. They need to put forth a strong candidate to challenge Obama and there just doenst seem to be one....yet. My money would be on an "unknown" that is relatively young/new to politics. The GOP also needs to stop spending so much time opposing and demonizing Obama. They come off as sore losers and that wont work in the long run. They need to spend more time sealing bi-partisan solutions.
And of course the wildcard is a third party. America might just be ready for three parties.
Posted in: Obama says gov't must reduce staggering debt
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medievaltimes
Harding
Posted in: Obama says Republican budget 'wrong for America'
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medievaltimes
Trees.
Posted in: Obama to lay out spending plan
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medievaltimes
Civil society? You aren't talking about America are you?
Moderator: Readers, America is not relevant to this discussion.
Posted in: 7 killed, 15 wounded in Dutch mall shooting
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medievaltimes
Best comment I've read in a long time.
Posted in: Last-minute deal reached to avoid U.S. government shutdown
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medievaltimes
In 2012 it's not about America being smart or dumb. It's about the Republicans coming up with a viable candidate that resonates with the American public. They know they are not going to be able to continue the attack campaigns and verbally charged scare and panic tactics. They will have to come up with solutions to the numerous problems facing America. I would put my money on a relatively young, moderate, "new" person to give Obama the best run for his money.
Posted in: Obama announces re-election bid in email to 13 mil supporters
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medievaltimes
America might finally be ready for a third party in the not so distant future. I think a party that is fiscally conservative and socially liberal would resonate with a large chunk of the population.
Posted in: Obama announces re-election bid in email to 13 mil supporters
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medievaltimes
The Repulicans are going to have to put forth more than just attack and fear campaigns if they want to have a chance at winning.
Posted in: Obama set to launch re-election bid
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medievaltimes
I wanna know what Argentina contributed to the attack.
Posted in: Cruise missile blasts Gadhafi's compound near tent
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medievaltimes
Palin is an entertainer and celebrity with charisma...which is why she might just make a strong candidate for United States President.
Posted in: Palin warns of China's rise in visit to India
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medievaltimes
Like many things in Japan, the image presented is more important than the reality that exists. That's fine for fashion and sumo, but I'm not so sure this is the best way to approach a nuclear crisis.
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medievaltimes
Japanese women (or any woman of any nationality for that matter), need to stop defining themselves by men.
Posted in: Divorce means liberation for some, virtual servitude for others
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medievaltimes
This story is not as complicated as people want to make it.
Walker is free to do what he wants...he got elected.
The Dems fleeing the state is not an example of good leadership. You dont stop the game and take the ball and run away just because things arent going your way. Elected leaders need to have respect for the process that is government.
If people think the law is unconstitutional, then fight it in the courts.
Posted in: Wisconsin approves anti-union measure
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medievaltimes
Wow, I bet Japanese fans are feeling Betrayed. I remeber seeing Kiss when I was Just A Boy, they had some Killer songs. The way I see it, they've Got Nothin' To Lose by canceling in Japan. Even with the economic Hard Times Kiss could play in Japan for the next 100,000 Years and sell at least some tickets. And for those that Hate them, think they are too old and have hit Rock Bottom, Kiss is laughing All The Way to the bank. Who knows, maybe they were Under The Gun with a busy schedule. Any Way You Slice It they are a pretty decent band but it's probably just best for everyone to Move On.
Posted in: Kiss cancels Japan tour
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medievaltimes
Walker is free to do what he wants...he got elected. The Dems are acting like children.
Posted in: Wisconsin governor rebuffs Democrats' request for meeting
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medievaltimes
Some thoughts....
-I dont know if this is true, but I heard about 1 in 5 American children are in poverty.
-I would rather be a child of a multi-millionaire single parent than a child of parents that make 26,000 a year.
-America has a pathological infatuation with idol worship.
-Just because you are good at your job, doesnt mean you are a good parent.
-Often when politicians talk about important real issues of substance it translates into political suicide because the American public are not capable of dealing with these tough issues. They want feel-good, back patting, emotional, knee-jerk reaction talking points that make them feel good.
-Huckabee is mostly right on this one...but America isnt ready to hear it.
Posted in: Huckabee denies criticizing Portman's pregnancy
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medievaltimes
Wait a minute. Obama AND the GOP agree on the same thing? How can it be? Does....not....compute.
Posted in: Obama, GOP budget hawks win on fighter jet engine