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They BOTH suck
May 4th, 2012
2:39 pm
TD
Take over where I left off last night…………. We will flank them all with a “scorched earth policy”…………….. no prisoners
hahahahaha
(ir)Rational
May 4th, 2012
2:39 pm
Adam – I’m merely stating my beliefs and opinions about it. I feel that we as a nation went to far. Those are my feelings. Then again, I don’t see it as the country’s job to provide internet access to all of its citizens. If parts of the country don’t have it already, I’m guessing there is a reason for that. Maybe the people providing it don’t see it as profitable at this time. But I don’t see it being a “right” or a federal government type project. I grew up without access to high speed internet or cable in a time when that was already unheard of. I didn’t think the government needed to provide my parents with a way to receive it, and my opinion on that hasn’t changed.
Thulsa Doom
May 4th, 2012
2:41 pm
“How dumb. I point out something in a sarcastic manner, and you call it “[my] card.” You guys loves you some Psychological Projection. The War on Women is THE LEFT. The divisiveness is THE LEFT. The flexible etch a sketch is THE LEFT. What a f***ing joke…..”
Translation- WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Generation$crewed
May 4th, 2012
2:41 pm
Adam
May 4th, 2012
2:28 pm
Actually my reasons have little to do with my say.
I feel each state is a lil different from the next. A good thing. Thus a one size fits all HC plan or Ed. Plan does not work.
With that in mind, it flows to the main point for me. It would be ran on a state level. Thus making it smaller and less likely to have as many slipping through cracks or loopholes. Also since it is on a state level it makes the laws much more fluid and able to change with the market or the results. As in my opinion it is way easier to get things passed in a quick fashion on the state level as opposed to the national level
Finn McCool (The System Isn't Broken; It's Fixed ~ from an Occupy sign)
May 4th, 2012
2:43 pm
Bush had a ranch. Reagan had a ranch
And Clinton had a ranch of fillies….oops, better not go there….
(ir)Rational
May 4th, 2012
2:43 pm
G$ – You’re making sense.
Adam
May 4th, 2012
2:43 pm
(ir)Rational: Then again, I don’t see it as the country’s job to provide internet access to all of its citizens
But that’s not what happened. What happened was putting money into creating the infrastructure in areas that would otherwise remain in the early ages of dial up, thus allowing companies to expand into those areas, create more jobs, and provide internet to more people at faster speeds. They still have to pay for it except for limited subsidy programs that were already in place.
If parts of the country don’t have it already, I’m guessing there is a reason for that
Yes, the almighty free market didn’t deem them worthy of it.
I grew up without access to high speed internet or cable in a time when that was already unheard of. I didn’t think the government needed to provide my parents with a way to receive it, and my opinion on that hasn’t changed.
And there was also a time that a land-line telephone was considered a luxury. But that doesn’t mean initiatives like this are not a good thing to do, just because you or someone you know anecdotally personally didn’t feel the need for one.
Thulsa Doom
May 4th, 2012
2:44 pm
they BOTH suck,
Otay. I admit it. I do my fair share of scorched earth tactics. After all I just left Adam in the wake of a barren, desolate wasteland.
ty webb
May 4th, 2012
2:45 pm
Adam,
yeah, you have all that…so why must you or getalife not give credit where’s it due regarding Bush “saving” GM.
Mick
May 4th, 2012
2:46 pm
doom
Finally got that bonus check, the eagle will be flying this weekend into next…
Thulsa Doom
May 4th, 2012
2:46 pm
“You guys loves you some…
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Doomy do loves himself some flattery from Adam he do.
(ir)Rational
May 4th, 2012
2:47 pm
Adam – Still don’t see it as the government’s job to set up the infrastructure for private companies to use. To my mind, roads are different, because they aide in defense of the country and delivering the mail. Two necessary and appropriate functions for the government. Providing the infrastructure for broadband access to the middle of nowhere doesn’t really fit that bill. Again, this is just how I see it, but it obviously points to a difference between our political ideals. I want the government out of as much of my life as possible. I can’t speak for you.
Adam
May 4th, 2012
2:47 pm
GS: Thus a one size fits all HC plan or Ed. Plan does not work.
That is true. There has to be a certain amount of flexibility, but not complete and utter disconnect, such as, oh, no one in this state can perform an abortion unless they jump through hoops and no university can teach it in medical school. Or no one in this state is allowed to teach evolution, it has to be creationism. There has to be a standard in place for stuff like that so states don’t try to become little islands unto themselves like some of them have been trying to lately.
With that in mind, it flows to the main point for me. It would be ran on a state level. Thus making it smaller and less likely to have as many slipping through cracks or loopholes.
That’s actually not true. All governmental levels have similar percentages of waste, fraud, and abuse, as do private corporations. There are some statistical outliers, but they are the exception, not the rule.
Generation$crewed
May 4th, 2012
2:47 pm
Jay
May 4th, 2012
2:31 pm
Well if something keeps you afloat (not drowning) until permanent help can be found then, we’ll yeah whatever kept you afloat did save you. No?
Thulsa Doom
May 4th, 2012
2:49 pm
Mick,
Oh noes. A rampaging, hell raisin, drinkin n playin, filly chasin Mick is going to be slaying some meat on South Beach this weekend.
Adam
May 4th, 2012
2:49 pm
Thulsa: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Doomy do loves himself some flattery from Adam he do.
I’m afraid you’ll have to give credit where credit is due, as you are so fond of doing. Icanhazcheezeburger deserves credit for that, not you or I.
Finn McCool (The System Isn't Broken; It's Fixed ~ from an Occupy sign)
May 4th, 2012
2:50 pm
Thulsa, take your meds….
Generation$crewed
May 4th, 2012
2:50 pm
(ir)Rational
May 4th, 2012
2:43 pm
Shhsh, you’ll jinx it!
Its not usual
Adam
May 4th, 2012
2:51 pm
GS: Well if something keeps you afloat (not drowning) until permanent help can be found then, we’ll yeah whatever kept you afloat did save you. No?
It’s going to be funny to see if you apply this logic universally. I’m going to get some popcorn.
(ir)Rational
May 4th, 2012
2:53 pm
G$ – “Its not usual” – Which would be why I pointed it out.
JamVet
May 4th, 2012
2:54 pm
Why no blame to dems though? They had a bailout too.
Of course, they did!
And I’ve written about that extensively.
Without a huge part of the Democrats in Congress, King “Taxation Without Representation” George II could never have given away those zillions of dollars to the Titans of Criminal Negligence and Malfeasance. (i.e. the neocon heroes of Wall Street)
The biggest sellout of the American people in 236 years.
geeDub and dickie boy should be in jail for numerous high crimes and misdemeanors…
Mick
May 4th, 2012
2:55 pm
doom
Nah…rarely if ever go to sobe..but..I’m gonna be stimulating the economy from miami to melbourne!!! Have a great weekend..
getalife
May 4th, 2012
2:56 pm
Like I said, in the end w was a socialist.
Generation$crewed
May 4th, 2012
3:01 pm
Adam
May 4th, 2012
2:47 pm
I disagree, people are smarter than u are giving them credit for. Jobs will disappear, colleges will loose enrollment, and then politicians will lose their jobs. We as a nation can withstand a state or two failing for a few years to get their act straight, while other states prosper. People will migrate, we have since our exisitance. But we cannot as a nation afford to fail for a few years and then get our act together.
Other point I wasn’t referring so much to corruption. But to those slipping thru cracks, especially in education. It is our job to take care of the corruption, each time you step into a voting booth
Thulsa Doom
May 4th, 2012
3:02 pm
“Icanhazcheezeburger”? Don’t know him Adam. And I don’t know that you’re the judge who gets to decide who came up with the verb-noun intentional mismatch which I’ve been doing quite a while now. Suit yourself though. Its cool if you don’t want to acknowledge that you’re copying me.
Finn McCool (The System Isn’t Broken; It’s Fixed ~ from an Occupy sign)
May 4th, 2012
2:50 pm
Thulsa, take your meds….
Is that all ya got Finn Uncool? A little originality is in order if you want to try and match wits with me child.
Generation$crewed
May 4th, 2012
3:04 pm
Adam
May 4th, 2012
2:51 pm
Nope!
Was just pointing out the contradiction of words.
It struck me as funny, thought I would point it out.
Is that ok, u can stop the microwave no popcorn
Generation$crewed
May 4th, 2012
3:07 pm
JamVet
May 4th, 2012
2:54 pm
Which high crimes and misdemeanors? What evidence? Why no prosecution? Is this something Eric Holder should be looking into?
262 more days
May 4th, 2012
3:09 pm
Adam
May 4th, 2012
2:23 pm
1722 more days: If GM is doing so grand, how about asking them to repay all the loans that they owe the US Taxpayers?
You mean the government is just absolving them of loan responsibility?
Dear Adam
I am not sure when or if it will ever be paid back, but I know O’Bama gave away the ranch to his political union buddies screwing all the creditors and their suppliers.
Maybe with all your connections at the DNC, you could tell us when it is going to happen, or even better tell us more about the glorious investmen with Solyndra and when they are going to pay us back……..opps I forgot, they went brankrupt ………….
Adam
May 4th, 2012
3:13 pm
Thulsa Doom: “Icanhazcheezeburger”? Don’t know him Adam. And I don’t know that you’re the judge who gets to decide who came up with the verb-noun intentional mismatch which I’ve been doing quite a while now. Suit yourself though. Its cool if you don’t want to acknowledge that you’re copying me.
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Wow. And I bet you think your ideas are just too grand for the rest of us to understand too….
Adam
May 4th, 2012
3:15 pm
Thulsa: Here’s some recommended reading:
http://ask.metafilter.com/158051/Where-does-I-loves-me-some-X-come-from
Turns out I was wrong about the exact origin, but you sure as hell didn’t make it up and I sure as hell didn’t get it from you. And look! I actually have proof.
Adam
May 4th, 2012
3:17 pm
1722 more days: I am not sure when or if it will ever be paid back, but I know O’Bama gave away the ranch to his political union buddies screwing all the creditors and their suppliers.
This is what is called moving the goal posts.
?Maybe with all your connections at the DNC, you could tell us when it is going to happen, or even better tell us more about the glorious investmen with Solyndra and when they are going to pay us back……..opps I forgot, they went brankrupt ………….
And this is called deflection.
But I’m a nice guy. Why don’t you try answering the question again.
Is the government just absolving GM of loan responsibility? Or do they already demand to be paid back through their loan contract?
262 more days
May 4th, 2012
3:21 pm
Adam, I don’t know if they are or not…do you?
Now, you can stop deflecting and asnwer my question………..
Maybe with all your connections at the DNC, you could tell us when it is going to happen, or even better tell us more about the glorious investmen with Solyndra and when they are going to pay us back……..opps I forgot, they went brankrupt ………….
Thulsa Doom
May 4th, 2012
3:33 pm
Oh lawdy, There goes Adam agin thinking he’s proved a point while copying Brocephus with the face palm thing. Geez Adam. I’m sure I’m not the first person in the hsitory of the world to use that kinda language with non matching verb/noun usage or the repitive phrases. I’m just the only blogger on here to my knowledge that regularly does it. That is my point.
You need help on a couple things- 1 originality 2- quit taking things so seriously and 3- quit arguing with everyone over every little thing. Even some of the other liberals probably find you tiresome.
Adam
May 4th, 2012
3:42 pm
1722 more days: Now, you can stop deflecting and asnwer my question…
I don’t feel a need to answer a question posed in response to another question as an attempt to deflect, especially if you then psychologically project onto me your own deflection techniques. Man up and admit that you deflected, and that your question isn’t a real question anyway.
Adam
May 4th, 2012
3:43 pm
Thulsa Doom: I’m sure I’m not the first person in the hsitory of the world to use that kinda language with non matching verb/noun usage or the repitive phrases. I’m just the only blogger on here to my knowledge that regularly does it. That is my point.
No, your point was that I got it from you. You were wrong.