Your morning jolt: Marriage as a license to vote for Mitt Romney
If voters were required to be married, Republican Mitt Romney wouldn’t be sweating the November outcome of the race for president, the Gallup organization says this morning.
Married registered voters prefer Romney over Democratic incumbent Barack Obama by 54 to 39 percent, according to data collected by the polling group this summer:
Nonmarried Americans strongly prefer President Obama to rival Mitt Romney, 56% to 35%; this group includes those who are single, in a domestic partnership, widowed, divorced, and separated. Support for President Obama varies among these subgroups — those who are single (61%), are in a domestic partnership (62%), or are separated (58%) are especially supportive of the president, while the divorced (51%) are somewhat less so, with those who are widowed breaking even.
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Other Republicans may be critical Mitt Romney for piling on President Barack Obama in the midst of this week’s eruption of protests in the Mideast. But Saxby Chambliss, the ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, won’t be one of them.
Said Chambliss in a Thursday interview with Denis O’Hayer of WABE (90.1FM):
”Look, we are less than 60 days out from the election of the next president…This is a heated campaign, and I think it is incumbent upon anybody that wants to be commander-in-chief to speak on matters of national security when times of emergency arise. That’s exactly what Governor Romney did. I won’t even go into what he said, because that part of it is immaterial. The fact is that he gave a response, and his response was very strong.”
At the time, the facts on the ground in Libya were yet to be determined, O’Hayer noted. Should Romney have waited? Chambliss’ answer:
”Well, gosh, that’s what politics is about – and that’s what leadership is about now. I don’t think he was out of line for making a statement. I have more respect for him making a statement, and saying what he said, than frankly, I do for the president, who issued a strong statement and then went to Las Vegas to campaign.”
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In the middle of her “Planned Bullyhood” book tour, former secretary of state Karen Handel fought MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell to a draw on Thursday afternoon:
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
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Larry Peterson of the Savannah Morning News, burdened with the only candidate contest in Georgia with national implications, says U.S. Rep. John Barrow, D-Augusta, isn’t nearly as proud of his association with President Barack Obama’s 2009 stimulus package as he used to be:
[A]s recently as February, the accomplishments listed on the website included the following:
“Standing with President Obama to pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which has already brought over $200 million in funding for roads, hospitals, schools, transportation, and housing to communities in the 12th district.”
… So why was the language on the website that touted the stimulus bill dropped from his list of legislative feats?
“The stimulus just wasn’t a high priority issue for this election cycle,” [Barrow spokesman Richard Carbo] said. “We have other matters we would like to talk about.”
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The AJC’s Politifact Georgia today takes a look at U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey’s contention that unemployment in the U.S. is at its highest extended level since the Great Depression.
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Patrick
September 14th, 2012
9:42 am
”Look, we are less than 60 days out from the election of the next president…This is a heated campaign, and I think it is incumbent upon anybody that wants to be commander-in-chief to speak on matters of national security when times of emergency arise. That’s exactly what Governor Romney did. I won’t even go into what he said, because that part of it is immaterial. The fact is that he gave a response, and his response was very strong.”
Translation– “When anything hits the fan, make a big, bold, inflamatory statement as soon as possible. Don’t wait for any facts to influence said statement”.
Nice.
are you all serious?
September 14th, 2012
9:42 am
I wouldn’t expect much love for the POTUS from good ole boy Chambliss and his followers. Afterall this man has to be reeling inside that the president is even black. what will be interesting is in the 2016 election and the repub ticket will have Rubio on it. then what will the prejudiced repubs do??the browning of ‘merica ain’t easy for everyone.
Tom
September 14th, 2012
9:51 am
Willard is in an absolute panic, because the reality of the whuppin’ he’s about to take has set in.
Road Scholar
September 14th, 2012
9:52 am
” I won’t even go into what he said, because that part of it is immaterial.”
So we should ignore what he said on this and any other subject? Even if he is wrong? Fire , then aim?
I was surprised you found Saxby; was he on the golf course?
BlogBeat34
September 14th, 2012
10:03 am
Impressive showing by Handel
Shar
September 14th, 2012
10:13 am
Perhaps it is unsurprising that Senator Chambliss, whose major qualification for office is that he gives good face, should think that “a response…a strong response” is the only thing called for by a presidential candidate when confronted with a foreign policy and national security emergency while claiming that the nature of that response is “immaterial”.
This may explain why he felt free to make “strong” – albeit vicious and untruthful – slurs against Max Cleland in their Senate race, and why he gives away the content of his”immaterial” votes to the highest bidders.
cc
September 14th, 2012
10:25 am
Governor Romney’s comments on the events in the Middle East were strikingly different than what has been heard from the Kenyan over the past three and a half years. Governor Romney said nothing that could be considered “appeasing”, which is diametrically opposed to everything Hussein has said and done. Romney understands that we are engaged in a war (not of our choosing) that must be waged and won if we are to survive. There are NO peace-loving muslims; they are taught from the Quran that non-believers are to be converted, enslaved or killed. There is no fourth option!
Perhaps, Hussein’s appeasement is best understood in the context of his speaking of “my muslim faith” during the 2008 campaign.
Come on folks, wake up! This ain’t rocket science!
Ernest
September 14th, 2012
10:42 am
Are you willing to pay for your war or will that be left for future generations as usual?
double
September 14th, 2012
10:43 am
Yeah and if the Gov.Romney speech had not been on record he would have changed what he said several times.The economy just does better under Democrats.
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
10:45 am
Jim, Mitt may have the millions of meek STEPFORD Republican WIVES enthralled with his strange and unusual political views. They are not very much the GREAT THINKERS of this population.
However, the Millions upon millions of hard WORKING AMERICAN WOMEN are not impressed by MITT at ALL. They see Mitt as a bumbling self centered idiot, A CAD, an angry reactionary, A Man without a backbone or convictions, WEAK, Not sexy, strange, weird, stranger, not to be trusted, haters of women, LIAR, dishonest,
selfish, CHEAP, Selfish, arrogant, uncaring, cold fish, robot, not trustworthy, not a lover of animals, screwball, Pretender, not thoughtful, fearful, panty boy, scary, frightening, peculiar, oddball, ignorant,uninformed, uninteresting, bizarre,eccentric, unusual, proud, far out (a bad way), abnormal, robot, not human, no compassion, mean spirited, aberrant and finally a MAN they would never choose as a HUSBAND, LOVER or the FATHER of their children!
Mitts rating with this group is not above the rating of – YUK! and Are YOU Kidding me?
They are preparing a special event for MITT on November 6th. A going away party for Mitt, Ann and his very strange BOYS and the Republican Party.
The Theme of the Party is “NEVER AGAIN”!
TiredOfIt
September 14th, 2012
10:46 am
” I won’t even go into what he said, because that part of it is immaterial. ”
That is the stupidest statement I have read today.
Rockerbabe
September 14th, 2012
10:47 am
cc: your comments are disrespectful and have a racist overturn. President Obama is not only of
Kenyan descent, but also of Irish discent-he did have a mother afterall. Referring to him as Hussein says more about your attitude than anything the President has ever done or said. You have to be watching way too much Faux News or you won’t have this hateful attitude. It is one thing to disagree with the President and his policies [which are strikingly similar to Dubya's]. it is another to lace criticism with uncalled for and unsubstantiated beliefs.
As far as muslins are concerns, they have never known what it is to live in a free society; most have lived under dictatiorsships of one kind or another and they just assume that the “government” approves of this film as nothing is ever release without government approval in their cultures. It is going to take a long time before the Muslim world catches up to the rest of us when it comes to freedom and self-expression and limited government.
Diplomacy is not the same thing as appeasement. I wouldn’t say we are appeasing anyone in Afghanistan tor Iraq. And, for your information, President Obama is Methodist or christian if you prefer.
Rocket science – you wouldn’t grasp the topic if it tapped you on the should and said “hello”.
dd
September 14th, 2012
10:47 am
Media goes nuts anytime someone challenges their chosen one….and I for one LOVE to see it. Nothing like shining a light on their biased reporting. Hoping for WAY MORE of the same by the time this is over, so that all sane Americans see through their BS, and start to think for themselves.
catlady
September 14th, 2012
10:55 am
And we should ALL listen to Saxby. I mean, he who “sacrificed” himself in a time of war! What a crock~ Using the word Saxby with the word Intelligence is almost profane!
And, should we wait for the facts to be known? Nah, says the “great leader” Saxby. Just fly with any inuendo or misstatement of facts! After all, who is going to check?
yuzeyurbrane
September 14th, 2012
11:03 am
Chambliss can speak with authority on falsely attacking the patriotism of others. He is the guy who showed know shame with his gutter attacks on war hero Max Cleland for his first Senate race.
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
11:03 am
Jim, one thing I can say about you, is that you have tried everything in your power to support one Karen Handel. I do hope that she is grateful and appreciative for all the good you and the AJC have tried to do for her and HER image.
Despite the fact she could not extend that same devotion and concern for the many
poor and uninsured women of America in her failed attempts. Unfortunately, As a result,Karen wasted a very great and unique opportunity for her to contribute successfully to herself and the Komen Foundation. A once very successful Foundation who opened and extended a door for her, whereas other Corporations would have refused Karen solely based on her lack of higher education & experience level and lack of job knowledge she was being charged with.
You have been a better friend to Karen, than KAREN has been to herself.
ee
September 14th, 2012
11:06 am
I apologize for the comments I posted under the names “cc” and “dd” above. I thought I had taken my Thorazine last night, only it turns out that I took a couple of M&Ms by mistake. I’m feeling much better now.
honested
September 14th, 2012
11:10 am
Saxby has never been one to miss an opportunity to open his mouth and show us why he shouldn’t be in the Senate.
DJ Sniper
September 14th, 2012
11:13 am
CC, you got a link to show tangible proof of Obama talking about “his Muslim faith”? You probably don’t, because that’s just another example of the tomfoolery that the right has been putting out ever since Obama got elected.
DD, stop with the whining about “biased reporting.” I guess it never occured to you that maybe the media wouldn’t skewer people on the right so much if they didn’t have a penchant for saying dumb stuff.
honested
September 14th, 2012
11:17 am
Is there anything ‘newsworthy’ in anything karen handel says or does?
What were noots and sonny up to yesterday?
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
11:19 am
Rockerbabe @ 10:47 am – Last night I learned something very interesting about the postings of CC. This is an individual who is very unhappy with his own life and station.
Unfortunately, he resides in his own self created HELL of torment. He comes here to share all of the vile hatred and contempt that he feels about himself.
That hatred is deflected upon the success of President OBAMA. His self hatred is born out of a mindset that this Black Man or any Black Man should not have or deserve any level of success higher than his own. This mindset is shared by many of the posters here and this why they speak out in such vile vitriol hatred. These feelings have nothing to do with the issues to be discussed, but everything with their personal frustrations and disappointing failures within their own lives.
I have decided for myself, I will ignore and avoid feeding into their own self created misery and let them carry that baggage alone. I would suggest that many of the others do the same. in your banter with CC and others like TD, there is no THERE….
There! you will only give up out of sheer exhaustion and frustration for their comments make no sense or have no validity at all.
M.E.
September 14th, 2012
11:26 am
While Handel protests that Komen’s actions were not political and it was all PP’s fault, this nugget pass es by Andrea Mitchell:
“Komen did not want to be in the abortion wars.” And there it is.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
11:30 am
Most conservatives support the decisions of the Roberts court.
The Roberts court says there is a right to lie.
The Roberts court says corporations are people.
The Roberts court believes fox news has a right to lie with no consequences.
Most pathological liars accuse others of being liars to deflect blame from themselves.
Mitt Romney’s preemptive debate strategy appears to be to accuse Obama of being a liar so Romney can say whatever he wants.
If you can’t know which side is telling the truth, you can at least know which side wants the right to lie without consequences.
From this day forward, if you are a conservative, I shall assume you to be a liar until proven otherwise, since your entire ideology seems to depend on lies
honested
September 14th, 2012
11:31 am
M.E,
I guess handel doesn’t realize the ‘abortion wars’ are over, and the American Public won.
Maybe she should get a life and leave American Citizens alone.
cc
September 14th, 2012
11:39 am
ee @ 11:06 am:
This was NOT posted by me, and I apologize for nothing.
Rockerbabe @ 10:47 am:
“your comments are disrespectful and have a racist overturn.”
Of course! Anyone who is critical of Hussein must be a ‘racist’. That is the dimocrap mantra.
“also of Irish discent-he did have a mother afterall.”
Can you name in which of his books he spoke of his mother being, “a little too white”? Better yet, have you read any of his books?
“Referring to him as Hussein says more about your attitude”
What is his name?
“they just assume that the “government” approves of this film”
Think much? This film had NOTHING to do with the events in the Middle East. Do you think it coincidental that the attacks occurred on the 11th day of September?
“And, for your information, President Obama is Methodist or christian if you prefer.”
Not according to his unplanned admission in 2008. There is video/audio of his statement, if you are smart enough to find it and willing to allow any information to seep into your little brain.
“you wouldn’t grasp the topic if it tapped you on the should and said “hello”.”
I said that this WASN’T rocket science! Reading comprehension can be your friend! Whay is a “should”?
DJ Sniper @ 11:13 am:
September 7, 2008 on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKGdkqfBICw
Stephanopoulos had to correct Hussein’s statement to reflect what they wanted the viewers to hear.
resno2
September 14th, 2012
11:47 am
are you all serious?: The browning of America isn’t what bothers us, it’s the dumbing down of America that has us concerned.
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
11:48 am
Why is it, I am not surprised by the comments from Sen.Chambliss. After ALL he and Mitt share a common thread in America. When it came a time for them to put on the military uniform and defend America. They both declined…Saying…No Thanks America! You will have to pass me by. I have other much more important things to do than to waste my time trying to defend you.
Just move alone, until you find another American who is willing to sacrifice his life and DIE for you. I have no interest in such plans. For Saxby it was ” I HURT MY LEG”. For Mitt it was ” I must go to Paris France to perform missionary work for the Mormon church to all of the POOR HEATHENS that are running all around Paris.”
Neither at any time afterwards did either one, volunteer for America’s military after their Leg was Healed or a return from that all important missionary work in the very fine and lovely Paris France. The both of them were just TOO busy with their own lives and besides the WAR was over!
We Now, have Saxby who savagely in his political campaign, successfully unseated a PURPLE HEART double AMPUTEE Veteran “WAR HERO” Sen. Max Cleland of that same Vietnam war he himself passed on by claiming the Veteran HERO supported the likes of USAMA BIN LADEN. A MUDERER of 3,000 Americans!
We now have MITT who used a NAVY warship in Norfolk,VA as a prop to introduce his Vice President while constantly screaming and shouting that he “MITT” will be a far better defender of AMERICA than the very President that executed the ORDER to seek and destroy one Bin Laden and which he successfully accomplished along with the destruction of untold number of his associates in the past 3 years alone.
Then just two weeks ago during his acceptance speech for President of The Republican Party, Mitt purposely and with great intent, refused to even mention nor thank the many sacrifices of our military men and their families ,who have fought and died continuously over the past 11 years.
Mitt then makes and continues to make loud BELLICOSE statements and CLAIMS of how he intends as President to send America’s Men & WOMEN to WAR. Send them to WAR in IRAN,SYRIA, resend them to IRAQ,and keep them in AFGHANISTAN.
Now Mitt has (5) FIVE military aged Healthy sons. do any of you think that any of those five would fight and defend America on foreign soil?
I Think NOT………..!
Retired Soldier
September 14th, 2012
11:52 am
Rockerbabe-
Is Bernie’s 10:45 post disrespectful to Romney? Is catlady’s 10:55 post disrepectful to Saxby? Call it both ways if you are going to call it at all.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
11:52 am
Core conservative ideologies are religion, individual merit and markets.
Markets depend on enlightened competitive decisions. You cannot make decisions in a market when everyone is lying.
You cannot have a meritocracy when all the tests are rigged.
You cannot tell the difference between the still small voice and your own thoughts if you cannot be honest with yourself.
If you must split hairs on what racism means to avoid being a racist, you are a liar
If you say you care about fraud, but refuse to fund the courts or the agencies that enforce conquences you are a liar.
If you say you care about vote fraud but won’t pay for ids for the poor to be able to vote, then you are a liar.
If you attack all fact checkers that are not paid for by your allies, you are a liar.
If you must attack science because it is making your business earn slightly less profit, you are a liar.
Both sides lie.
Conservatism cannot exist or throve without lies.
If you are a conservative you are a liar.
Kris
September 14th, 2012
11:58 am
I take it that ole boy sax was there when smitty shot his stupid mouth off before all the facts were presented …Where as a true Leader President OBAMA had all the Facts before he spoke..
I see that the smittyy has had nothibg to say about the fed spending 40 billion a month, I guess its ok since 99% will go to the rich…Looks like its true Money talks BS shoots their mouth off….Just saying
Retired Soldier
September 14th, 2012
12:00 pm
Bernie-
Critical of Romney and Saxby’s lack of service? Ok, but what about Obama and Clinton. Are they not as guilty as Romney and Saxby? Or is fairness not part of your posts?
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
12:05 pm
Mitt Romney will say anything to win.
Conservative commentators here repeat his comments and accuse Obama of lying.
Which candidate do you honestly believe lies more?
Both sides lie. Romney has changed every. Single. Value.
Conservatives on here are repeating his talking points.
Conservatce evidence for obam’s lies tends to focus on campaign promises rather than things he believed.
Here is a very very simple test.
Find an Obama “etch a sketch” comment.
Logic dictates that if one existed, you would be hearing it…why? Because you hear about the 57 states. You hear about never letting a crisis go to waste.
Where is the Obama etch a sketch meme?
think on it.
Retired Soldier
September 14th, 2012
12:09 pm
Logic-
Looking for the logic in your posts, wow.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
12:10 pm
If your ideology requires lies to function, you are a liar.
abc123
resno2
September 14th, 2012
12:13 pm
Kris: is that the same true money that got obama elected in 2008?
resno2
September 14th, 2012
12:16 pm
Simple Logic: just look at it the same way the obamaites did in 2008 when it was anyone but Bush. This time it’s anyone but obama.
melshop
September 14th, 2012
12:16 pm
Ok, all of you liberals don’t speak for me. I am a woman, have always had a career, didn’t marry until I was 36, and unfortunately, not by my or my husband’s choice, don’t have any children. I have my own mind. I am college-educated, attractive, and poised. Yes, I support the Romney-Ryan ticket. I don’t understand why the first line of attack from Democrats and/or liberals on conservative Republican women is always regarding to their good looks. Are you jealous that those in the DNC tend to not bath or shave their legs? Also, if you check on the economy, states with Republican governors are doing better right now that those under Democratic leadership. Also, regarding Romney’s statement on Libya, his first statement (which caused the initial liberal media uproar) was only regarding the embassy’s first statement (which seemed apologetic to those assaulting them and was thought to be coming straight from the administration). That was appropriate. Now that it is a campaign issue, Romney has every right, duty even, to address it and tell how he would handle it. That being said, I am glad that the POTUS is sending warships and military to Libya to secure the area. I am glad that apparently communications with the Libyan government appear to be fruitful where they are addressing security issues and have arrested at least some of those thought to be responsible. I will give Pres. Obama (ultimately though Hillary Clinton is probably more responsible) credit where credit is due. The debate question will revolve around what to do for the long-term future of the area and dealing with terrorism as groups upstart and restart. I will look forward to hearing those answers.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
12:18 pm
“Wo unto the liar, for he shall be thrust down to hell.”. 2nd Nephi 9:28-29
http://wwe.mormonwiki.org/Lying_for_the_Lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unrtz3Fjlzw
Retired Soldier
September 14th, 2012
12:20 pm
melshop-
Well said.
cc
September 14th, 2012
12:21 pm
Rockerbabe @ 10:47 am:
“your comments are disrespectful and have a racist overturn.”
I should ad that I am “disrespectful”. Respect is something that is earned, and he certainly has not earned my respect. You could say that I respect him as much as the dims respected President Bush. That’s “fair”, isn’t it?
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
12:23 pm
America is aware of the Republican Parties New CHICKEN HAWK PRESIDENT. They are always so tough and standing proud.
Their loud Shouts of anger and outrage, their intent to fight and defend America at all costs. They are like the little bullies from school, always threatening others, saying just how they would take them on,beat them up, teach someone a lesson they will not soon forget, kick some butt, take them out, hunt them down, make an example of, show them a thing or two, Nuke’em, call out the Calvary, call the boys in green or the boys in blue, send a message, remind them who is boss, kick some tail, Make a fuss, make a new parking lot and may other bold and threatening action with America’s Military might.
Yet in every case. In every case when one looks under the thin layer of all that BRAVADO. We always find a tiny,little,scared chicken of a Man, who when it was his turn gave every excuse imaginable, as to why they can’t or should not GO to fight and defend America.
They are Never the Brave and honorable Men that have served and defended America. For those MEN do not take such claims lightly. When they use those words, that action is soon followed for all to see.
Not like these CHICKENHAWKS. when afterwards all you hear is throngs of cheers and applause. The cheers and applause turn into cries and moans when truly put to the test.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
12:24 pm
Anyone but Obama philosophy does not require lying.
excusing suppression the vote in the name of vote security is lying.
Gutting federal agencies to make enforcement of the law and saying the market will correct it because the government will go after fraud is lying.
Interpreting the constitution to allow unlimited funds as speech, saying unions are the same as the rich and corporations when the rich and corporations outspend unions vastly is lying.
Saying corporations are beholden to their shareholders and then making shareholder lawsuits, class action lawsuits and avoidance of binding arbitration impossible is lying.
Anyone but Obama is fine.
Lying is not.
If the only way conservatism can thrive is lying then all conservatives are liars.
resno2
September 14th, 2012
12:27 pm
Bernie, you just described obama. Thanks for the input.
cc
September 14th, 2012
12:28 pm
melshop @ 12:16 pm:
I certainly can’t disagree with anything you said! Keep posting; we conservatives are outnumbered here and the libs need all the enlightened comments they get from conservatives. Unfortunately, most of them pay little attention since they are programmed with the dims rhetoric!
honested
September 14th, 2012
12:29 pm
melshop,
Did you have something resembling a point?
liberalefty
September 14th, 2012
12:31 pm
ROMNEY is weak on foreign policy…after all he wants to attack RUSSIA…LOL
Carol
September 14th, 2012
12:33 pm
Look for that to be the next big push along with voter ID, a marriage license. Wonder if that will make Repubs re-think civil unions?
liberalefty
September 14th, 2012
12:33 pm
repubs are having an orgasm over these attacks in their silly attempt to make OBAMA look weak like BUSH and REAGAN{241 marines killed}
Retired Soldier
September 14th, 2012
12:33 pm
Bernie-
You are off the wall. There is no sense attepting to have a civil conversation with someone like you. Ask a simple question and get your silly comments. Amazing.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
12:36 pm
If your ideoolgy requires to function it is a flawed ideology.
Kris
September 14th, 2012
12:38 pm
resno2,
” is that the same true money that got Obama elected in 2008?”
The choice was easy cannie/pollen…or The real thing President OBAMA.
Leave Russia out of this they are our #1 enemy, so says mitty..
Re-elect President OBAMA
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
12:39 pm
If conservatism requires lies to thrive, it is a flawed and false ideology.
cc
September 14th, 2012
12:42 pm
Retired Soldier @ 12:33 pm:
Why not make the best of a bad situation? Have any plants requiring fertilization? I have found that printing Bernie’s posts, shredding them and applying them to the plants make them grow dramatically! Just be sure to not to over apply the shredded s#$t; it could result in serious ‘burning’ of your plants!
Carol
September 14th, 2012
12:51 pm
cc
I certainly can’t disagree with anything you said! Keep posting; we conservatives are outnumbered here and the libs need all the enlightened comments they get from conservatives
++++++
First thanks for the laughs. Secondly how can you be outnumbered when there are a number of alphabet names that spew Repub doctrine? Or is that really you AGAIN?
My final point, it always amazes me that Repubs automatically label a person who opposes their views as a liberal. I don’t consider myself a liberal. I’m a moderate. I also like to think for myself and look up information instead of simply spouting off what some talk show host says. No matter how many of them say it.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
12:53 pm
If you say you make no personal attacks but the bulk of your posts consist of simply personal attacks you are a liar.
If you complain about a lack of substance on the attacks of others post but refuse to address an of their points, you are a liar.
If you are a conservative I am now assuming you are a liar until you prove otherwise.
M.E.
September 14th, 2012
12:55 pm
@Bernie
Mitt Romney, on his own policy webpage, sees lower-class Americans as “Human Capital in a 21st Century Workforce.” He does not see us as people with souls. This plays out in his military policies, his diplomatic strategies, and his non-support of anything sounding like a union. Americans, including the majority of the Republican party, who are not in his income bracket and social sphere will always be a servant-class to him.
http://www.mittromney.com/issues/human-capital
dd
September 14th, 2012
12:55 pm
Oh OK, DJ. If you say stop, I guess I have to…..too funny. Let’s see, our Libyan ambassador gets brutally murdered, and the mainstream press asks really hard questions of…..wait …. wait…… the guy who isn’t actually president. And ask ….wait…. wait… NOTHING of the guy who is.
No bias here…nothing to see… move along… nothing to see…
I LOVE Romney and his comments once again triggering the Old Media to step all over themselves protecting the chosen one. Every time it happens, more and more normal folks (sorry….DJ, looks like that excludes you and your blinders) realize what a crock the supposed “non-biased” reporting really is.
DJ Sniper
September 14th, 2012
12:59 pm
DD, our president did give a statement when this whole thing started. As for Romney, I think it’s pretty telling that people from the left AND right are giving him grief over his statement. He obviously was thinking of his own political campaign first and foremost, which is why he said what he said.
Keep on whining about “the liberal media.” Again, tell your conservative bretheren to stop doing/saying dumb stuff, and maybe they won’t have to complain.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
1:00 pm
If you praise the media when it supports you but attack them as liars when it does not, you are a liar.
If you support the superiority of private business but pretend that entertainment venues owned and controlled by said private businesses are inherently anti business, you are a liar.
If you are incapable of self reflection to see the flaws in your own ideology you are a liar.
There are liberal liars. There are conservative liars.
Liberalism does not require lies to make its case.
Conservatism seems to require the ability to lie to make its case.
Conservatism is a lie.
cc
September 14th, 2012
1:05 pm
Simple Logic @ 12:53 pm:
“If you are a liberal I am now assuming you are a liar until you prove otherwise.”
Fixed your typo for you . . . no need to thank me!
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
1:11 pm
If the sole defense that you offer of your point is a direct reversal of the original point you are a child.
If you accept a constitutional right to lie and wax eloquent about the sacrosanctity of said constitution you are tolerant of lies.
If you tolerate lies, you have no consequences for lies. Failure to act is endorsement by inaction.
Endorsement of lies, fostering of lies, a acceptances of lies makes you a liar.
All conservatives are liars until they prove otherwise.
honested
September 14th, 2012
1:13 pm
Simple Logic,
Conservatism also, apparently, requires ‘belief’ to exist as an ideology.
Because ‘conservative’ governments are not self sustaining, provide inferior services to their citizens and usually end in violent revolt.
cc
September 14th, 2012
1:15 pm
Simple Logic @ 1:11 pm:
It’s nice to see that Bernie now has competition for making the most posts and saying the least. Keep at it, you might even dethrone the queen!
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
1:21 pm
Most conservative governments do not end up in revolt.
Conservative governments almost universally provide inferior services to their citizens.
Historically very consecutive governments have lasted hundreds of years.
No state that tolerates lies lasts longer than a few generations.
The ultimate failure of the soviet state came from self deception to the point that when they finally embraced Peristroika it was too late.
Modern American conservatism, and by proxy via Murdoch nearly all modern conservatism on Earth , universally in all democratic European and Asian nations, is self deceptive and incapable of self honesty.
This leads to inevitable collapse.
Modern conservatism cannot accept responsibility for the fall of 2008.
All modern conservatives seem to be liars.
Accusations of saying little whilst saying little makes you a liar.
dd
September 14th, 2012
1:31 pm
So DJ….pres gave a statement….and the “Old Tired media” asked him zero hard questions, and haven’t written any negative articles. I’m sure they would have given Bush the exact same treatment….haha, cough cough, sorry, almost choked on my food.
The president giving a statement doesn’t in any way change the fact that the Media is giving him a pass….and would’ve gone full throat choke on a conservative.
Oh, and btw, I’ll absolutely continue to point it out…because again, anyone with a brain who isn’t completely blinded, can see it. Thus, the ever declining viewership and readership. And guess what…as much as you hate to hear it, you saying it doesn’t exist, doesn’t change the obvious fact that it does.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
1:40 pm
Insisting on an outcome in the form you desire it does not make the media biased.
Just because you don’t judge the press questions as hard doesn’t mean they aren’t.
Saying someone is blinded just because they don’t see what you see makes you blind.
Relying only on media sources that tell you what you want to hear makes you a liar.
Saying that ignorance if facts doesn’t change facts while ignoring facts makes you a liar.
All conservatives seem to be liars.
GaBlue
September 14th, 2012
1:50 pm
How can you take anyone as credible when they say things like, “the left” was bullying us? Handel’s victim card is just sad.
DJ Sniper
September 14th, 2012
1:58 pm
DD, you are delusional. You and this new breed of conservatives just can’t come to grips with the fact that today’s GOP gets so much bad press because of 1 simple fact: They are flat out crazy. You all keep going on and on with “the liberal media” as your excuse. It must suck to have a bunch of clowns running the party these days.
Kris
September 14th, 2012
2:04 pm
Simple Logic, First your are illogical
0=off
1=on
In logic ita Black and White no grey, Most people do not subscribe to the logic from the planet
the planet Kolob (look it up. Speaking of idiots He has still shot his mouth about the fed spending 40 BILLION a month…Wonder why?
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
2:14 pm
Logic from the planet Kolob is human logic since it was invented by humans.
Semantic shifting and definition is the first tactic and demand of a certain type of mind that tends toward IT.
Society would do well to let those strong in social skills solve social problems.
Simple minds require simple logic.
The average IQ is 100.
The most popular form of entertainment is reality television.
Simple minds, it seems, are easily deceived.
Ideologies that require deception require the support of the easily decieved
Hard core fiscalists seem incapable of advanced abstract thought.
Finance is more than just accounting.
The economy works with abstract and concrete thinking.
Failure to grasp advanced social mores or abstract concepts does not entitle those with limited minds to demand that the rest of society accommodate their desires.
We are never going back to the gold standard.
We will never use bitcoin as the basis for our economy.
The moon is a harsh mistress is a fine book. It is not an economics text book.
What do you think would REALLY happen if the CEOs of every corporation went into the woods to set up their own society?
All conservatives seem to be liars.
MANGLER
September 14th, 2012
2:26 pm
Melshop,
I guess since you didn’t have children due to something that was not by your choice, you don’t mind that the GOP wants a say-so in other womens wombs that still do have a choice?
No really, that’s how your first comment sounded.
MANGLER
September 14th, 2012
2:28 pm
Bernie, 11:48 AM
I like that one. I approve of that message
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
2:28 pm
The ChickenHawks of America are squawking loudly today! beating their chests, as if somethings needs to be done NOW! Not one of them are willing or able to go on record and say what that should be, and if anything. Even the chickenhawks who got us into the misguided adventure of Iraq are all running around shrieking like crazy! like the many voices when are hearing here. screaming loud and saying nothing.
I am so thankful for the calm handling and stead hand of President Obama. Who will not be rushed into making any rash and ill advised moves like those spoken of by
Mitt “the proud one”. Take a deep breath people, this too will pass. America does not
fear, just because the chickens start to tremble.
cc
September 14th, 2012
2:39 pm
“The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.” Ecclesiastes 10:2
dd
September 14th, 2012
2:44 pm
Please, Please, keep up your blind faith attacks. Meanwhile, I’ll keep watching the “old tired media” push their agenda, and their viewership and readership plummet.
Especially love the line from the article in Politico: “This is worse than normal, a lot less fun, and it feels impossible for us to change the conversation,” Walter Shapiro, who has covered nine presidential campaigns and now writes for Yahoo News and Columbia Journalism Review, told POLITICO.
Must suck to see the reliable liberal allies lose so much influence…kind of like watching the captain of the Titanic defiantly go down with the ship.
dd
September 14th, 2012
2:46 pm
And in particular, I enjoy watching libs post complete BS on FB and other social media, and then get blasted by people who have access to actual data….not the biased crap that used to pass as news.
meanwhile, the viewership and readership goes drip, drip, drip.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
2:48 pm
Bible verses about honesty and integrity.
HTTP://encouragingbiblequotes.com/versehoestya.html
Exodus 20:16. You shall not give false testimony against you neighboor.
Deuteronomy 16:19-20 Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord thy God is giving you.
1 John 1:8-10 If we claim to be without sin, we decieve ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.
All conservatives seem to be liars.
cc
September 14th, 2012
2:59 pm
What? What I posted in jest drew some heat! Well, I never . . .
DJ Sniper
September 14th, 2012
3:00 pm
DD, you should know by now that facts and the right do not get along these days.
fireant
September 14th, 2012
3:00 pm
Would all those that support President Obama and that he has earned another 4 years as president and like to demonstrate, please take a flight to the Middle East and join your brothers with there hatred for America as your doing here in America.
cc
September 14th, 2012
3:02 pm
Bernie @ 2:28 pm:
Give it a rest, already! You’ve got all your assigned talking points in for the day.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
3:06 pm
The truth is the truth.
It doesn’t care if you like it.
It doesn’t care if it is convenient.
It doesn’t get angry if you insult it.
It doesn’t go away if you ignore it.
It doesn’t require an atmosphere that promotes lies if you want to advance it.
The consequences of the truth will happen, no matter what you do.
Ignoring the truth in matters of science, health or spirit is almost always disastrous.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound cure.
You cannot prevent anything if you refuse to believe it exists.
If you will lie about small things, you will lie about big things.
No one can change if they will not admit the truth.
Conservative ideology is by and large about resisting truth.
Resisting change can be accomplished by resisting truth.
Change is the one constant in the universe. It can be slowed but it cannot be stopped.
All conservatives seem to be liars.
dd
September 14th, 2012
3:09 pm
What I particularly enjoy is watching libs get apoplectic because their traditional ways of shutting up people who don’t agree with them have been destroyed. It was basically “you are wrong, shut up”, and to start calling them names (racist, homophobe, or the ever useful INTOLERANT!!) and expect people to shut up and go away,. And since the media was the “source of truth”, people who in their heart knew they were right, had to go away and shut up.
The internet has changed so much….and the libs are having such a hard time dealing with it. In particular the fact that so many people are realizing that the so called “tolerant ones” are in fact the poster children for intolerance.
And I for one am really enjoying watching the entire process.
yuzeyurbrane
September 14th, 2012
3:14 pm
To those of you who see a moral equivalence between someone like Chambliss not serving in the military and a Democrat who has not served is not the fact that they were not in the military but the hypocrisy of those like Chambliss—not only did he not served but he has demagogued those who were real heroes like Max Cleland.
cc
September 14th, 2012
3:23 pm
dd @ 3:09 pm:
“the so called “tolerant ones” are in fact the poster children for intolerance.”
Liberals are very tolerant of those who share their ideology and have nothing but enmity toward anyone who dares to offer other viewpoints. You need look no further than the libs who post here.
cc
September 14th, 2012
3:25 pm
yuzeyurbrane @ 3:14 pm:
What exactly made Cleland a “hero”?
Kris
September 14th, 2012
3:29 pm
Simple…your point being?
pi$$ant…delta is ready when your are..
OBAMA/Biden 2012
cc
September 14th, 2012
3:29 pm
yuzeyurbrane @ 3:14 pm:
Never mind, I found the requested info.
cc
September 14th, 2012
3:33 pm
Kris @ 3:29 pm:
Please . . . I’m convinced that comment will only cause it to post even more!
Virginia
September 14th, 2012
3:34 pm
cc
September 14th, 2012
10:25 am
Governor Romney’s comments on the events in the Middle East were strikingly different than what has been heard from the Kenyan over the past three and a half years.
@cc: If by “strikingly different” you mean “based on a lie”, then yes, I have to agree with you….they were waaaaay different than what we hear from President Obama. The President prefers to tell the truth.
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
3:35 pm
Even as the President and Secretary Clinton were in the middle of the ceremony of the FALLEN AMERICANS.
Mitt was on the STAGE…bashing our President! Now tell me again what a great and thoughtful Leader Mitt is supposed to be.
Truly Disgusting and selfish of Mitt!
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
3:35 pm
Denial is the first form of defense for the liar.
Rejection of an argument is not an emotional response.
Ascribing a tactic of argument as “traditional” by one’s opponent when used in the same attack is an indications self deception.
The internet is not magic. Truth or lies you want to tell yourself are simply more available than they were.
The internet makes it very easy to find someone who will share your lie with you.
Tolerating all races, creeds, religions, sexes and colors does not require tolerance of lies.
The first defense of the intolerant is to find any excuse for perceived in tolerance of those who point out their flaws.
Those who accept no view point but their own are the first to say their opponents do not accept other viewpoints.
All conservatives seem to be liars.
markie mark
September 14th, 2012
3:44 pm
yuzeyurbrane – PLEASE stop referring to Max Cleland as a war hero. Max is a nice guy, and he should be honored for his service in Vietnam. However, Max lost his limbs when he was unloading a case of grenades from a jeep and dropped it. This has been covered time and again…..
WOW
September 14th, 2012
3:50 pm
@ markie mark
I’m sure you left 2 limbs on foreign soil as well? Max is a hero!
Baron DeKalb
September 14th, 2012
3:50 pm
Re: Max Cleland… the guy was serving his country and suffered a horrendous injury that left him a triple amputee. I consider that a heroic sacrifice, regardless of whether he earned a Purple Heart or a Medal of Valor for it.
Carol
September 14th, 2012
3:51 pm
Bernie
am so thankful for the calm handling and stead hand of President Obama. Who will not be rushed into making any rash and ill advised moves like those spoken of by
Mitt “the proud one”. Take a deep breath people, this too will pass. America does not
fear, just because the chickens start to tremble.
+++++++++
I wholeheartedly agree. I find his let’s review all of our options and then decide what to to approach refreshing. So interesting that the Repubs talk about how we’re still in Afganistan, that we’ve given an exit date, and yet continue to try to find ways to get us back into other wars. This “leading from behind” crap and warhawk mentality is getting on my nerves.
The Repubs constantly claim we are a Christian nation, yet the most they will do if offended is send a bunch of emails complaining about how is being pushed out of our country. No Repub president has attempted to reverse Roe v Wade. And based on many message boards, they would just assume shoot you than pray for you. The hypocrisy sometimes overwhelms me.
But when people actually take their religion seriously; who don’t put it down when it’s inconvenient and revere their prophets we want to get bent out of shape when they react. I’m not saying that killing is the answer. I’m simply saying that they are more honest, more dedicated to their beliefs than many of the Christians in this country.
cc
September 14th, 2012
3:53 pm
markie mark @ 3:44 pm:
“Cleland, a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, was .”a recipient of the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for valorous action in combat.” Those medals are earned, and they are not bestowed lightly, particularly to a man of very limited wealth and political influence.
td
September 14th, 2012
3:56 pm
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
3:35 pm
Even as the President and Secretary Clinton were in the middle of the ceremony of the FALLEN AMERICANS.
Yes, using the death of Americans for political gain. The three of them are now nothing more the a POS in my book.
cc
September 14th, 2012
3:57 pm
Cleland did NOT receive the Silver Star and Bronze Star for injuries he suffered while in Vietnam. Being injured does not qualify one as a hero.
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
4:04 pm
Max Cleland did earn the bronze star and the silver star.
A hero is someone who shows admirable qualities by example.
A liar is not a hero.
Conservatives love to take advantage of the emotions associated with virtuous soldiers.
Conservatives seem unwilling to allow virtious traits in liberal soldiers.
If someone will lie as simple and easy to check as medal possession, they will lie about anything.
Chambliss lied about Cleland. Repeatedly.
Chambliss is conservative. Conservatives only seem to attack him for not being conservative enough. Never for lying.
Conservatives accuse liberals of accepting no viewpoint but their own but only accept conservative soldier’s service.
Conservatives seem incapable of acknowledging fault or falsehood even when blatantly before them.
All conservatives seem to be liars.
td
September 14th, 2012
4:08 pm
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
4:04 pm
Just because Max served his country and received honors for such service make him a good Senator above reproach or criticism? Max was a left wing lib and did not fit with the philosophy of a conservative state.
Kris
September 14th, 2012
4:08 pm
@ Carol, “am so thankful for the calm handling and stead hand of President Obama. Who will not be rushed into making any rash and ill advised moves like those spoken of by
Mitt “the proud one”. Take a deep breath people, this too will pass. America does not
fear, just because the chickens start to tremble.
+++++++++
Well spoken just like President OBAMA…Amen….
@cc….my bad your right..could not resist had to pull a mitty and fire off some letters..
Simple Logic
September 14th, 2012
4:13 pm
Not all conservatives seem incapable of acknowledging chambliss’s service
Stating facts or simple observation is not a statement someone is above criticism or reproach.
Cleland is not above reproach or criticism.
Cleland is a liberal.
Cleland’s philosophy was sufficient to get him reelected in this state multiple times.
Chambliss lied repeatedly and in vicious fashion about Cleland.
Chambliss has never suffered any consequences for this.
The only time conservatives seem to criticize Chambliss is when he is not sufficiently conservative.
Almost all conservatives seem to be liars.
john
September 14th, 2012
4:15 pm
We all recognize that America’s (USA) education infrastructure is vital to our economic success and is critical to our national security. Romney/Ryan has produced a policy paper on their educational plans. What is not said is that the plan is not going to be funded. The Romany/Ryan plan focuses on for profit colleges and reduction in graduate school support. To meets his goals, at least a 40% reduction in college aid will be implemented. What does this mean for our number one competitive advantage? That is, our colleges and universities? Simply put, it will mean that many if not most colleges will be hit hard. They will be required to layoff teachers and cut back on critical programs — engineering, science and graduate studies. This will have a long term impact on the economy, and will increase the number of foreign visas to staff the industries of the future. Jobs will not go to our citizens.
If you are a Republican, Democrat, Independent, etc., you need to alert your colleges and universities to engage them in fighting the gutting of America’s long term economic educational infrastructure.
honested
September 14th, 2012
4:23 pm
td,
Georgia practices a policy similar to religious freedom.
We tolerate conserrrrrrrrrrrvatives, but there is no rule stating one has to stoop to being one.
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
4:23 pm
markie mark @ 3:44 pm – Even if that is so and true. At least Max went to Viet Nam.
Saxby was here somewhere hiding with the women and children. Mitt did the ultimate
offense. Mitt refused to serve then went to foreign soil! Paris France of all places. If Mitt had gone to Africa,Asia or South America to really and truly help those in need.
But NO ONE is in Need in Paris FRANCE!
Mitt was drinking and partying like the rich kids do while the poor American KIDS were dying in the Rice Patties of Viet Nam. Then 40years later use the USS Wisconsin as a PROP!
WOW! I could not believe my EYES at the Hypocrisy!
This MAN has no respect for our MILITARY at ALL.
Then to COMPLETELY IGNORE them during his acceptance speech. then threaten Russia,Iran & SYRIA with the same military that he refused! This MAN has a REAL SET!
NOT one Republican called him on it!…..Bill Krystal was furious!
But All of you here that support such a MAN. Go ahead he is going to show you himself just how much he really Hates America if he is allowed to be President.
However I know America…am not worried! it will never happen! We are NOT A NATION of FOOLS! we may act and do foolish things But NEVER are we FOOLS!
Carol
September 14th, 2012
4:24 pm
Markie Mark – regardless of how he got injured, he was. And it was because he was THERE. Otherwise it would not have happened. he was injured in the service of his country. When people are killed by friendly fire I don’t know if they ever receive any metals, but they are still recognized for serving this Country.
GaBlue
September 14th, 2012
4:36 pm
Oh, fercryinoutloud… What kind of brownie points to people think they’re going to get by saying ugly things about Sen. Cleland and belitting his sacrifices?
To what others have said in Cleland’s defense, I’d like to add this: When he came home from Vietnam and got out of the hospital, he could have chosen to sit in that chair, feel sorry for himself, and do nothing. Instead, he chose to get back up and make the most of his life. He chose to work hard and stand for something. You know, qualities that right-wing defenders applaud when it’s one of their own, and deride in anyone who dares to stick a D beside his name.
cc
September 14th, 2012
4:37 pm
Kris @ 4:08 pm:
I understand perfectly!
DJ Sniper
September 14th, 2012
4:44 pm
TD, just WTF are you talking about? Romney was the one who used this tragedy for political gain, and he’s getting hammered on all sides because of it.
Bernie
September 14th, 2012
4:48 pm
Love How Mitt is defending the FREE SPEECH of a convicted Drug DEALER,BANK FRAUDSTER and Identity Fraudster. This is the Egyptian American that made the hateful movie that the ARAB world is on fire right now!
Way to go MITT in defending those American Values!
Surely, if he had waited a little bit longer before running to the DEFENSE and praising this Individual. I am the first to defend the right of FREE SPEECH. But to use it to incite the killings of Americans and attack our Embassies. That is a whole other Ball Game!
Great LEADERSHIP we have in good ole MITT….YAYYYYYYY! NOT!
yuzeyurbrane
September 14th, 2012
5:03 pm
A lot of time has passed and many of you seem to forget that one of Chambliss’s main lines of attack on Cleland was to question his patriotism, something we see frequently occur from cons against folks with whom they disagree. Now if Chambliss had really run a campaign on the merits including attacking Cleland’s more liberal political philosophy then fine, that would have been fair game. But instead, that hypocrit, rich-boy draft dodger Chambliss took the low road.
Markey Markey–you sound like that crazy TeaParty Congressman Walsh from Illinois who has belittled the hero status of his double-amputee Iraq War vet opponent. Shame on you.
td
September 14th, 2012
5:16 pm
DJ Sniper
September 14th, 2012
4:44 pm
TD, just WTF are you talking about? Romney was the one who used this tragedy for political gain, and he’s getting hammered on all sides because of it.
We have had a policy for years to not go to Dover with cameras and to not film caskets coming off the planes. Our current POS administration allowed cameras and went there to put on a show for political purposes only. What freaking losers. I hope they rot in h3ll for this move today.
cc
September 14th, 2012
5:28 pm
Further on Max Cleland:
“According to the citation, he “distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action …. When the battalion command post came under a heavy enemy rocket and mortar attack, Capt. Cleland, disregarding his own safety, exposed himself to the rocket barrage as he left his covered position to administer first aid to his wounded comrades. He then assisted in moving the injured personnel to covered positions. Continuing to expose himself, Capt. Cleland organized his men into a work party to repair the battalion communications equipment which had been damaged by enemy fire. His gallant action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.”
The siege of Khe Sanh was no picnic! If you doubt me, locate someone who was there and ask them!
That being said, I disagreed completely with Cleland politically and never voted for him. At least one dim was a detractor and that was none other than the most powerful dim in Georgia at that time, Tom (Potato Nose) Murphy. It was Murphy who saw to it that a rather salacious audio tape of Cleveland in a telephone conversation with a woman was well circulated.
Nonetheless, Cleland’s military record stands, and speaks for itself . . .
Virginia
September 14th, 2012
6:42 pm
td, you moron. President Obama changed that policy years ago. That policy was put in place by Dubya so people would not see the thousands of dead soldiers coming back from Iraq so duma$$es like you would forget there was even a war going on.
Romney politicized this embassy issue and HE is the POS !!!
PatDowns
September 15th, 2012
2:36 am
@Bernie Sept. 14 – 11:48 am
“We Now, have Saxby who savagely in his political campaign, successfully unseated a PURPLE HEART double AMPUTEE Veteran “WAR HERO” Sen. Max Cleland of that same Vietnam war he himself passed on by claiming the Veteran HERO supported the likes of USAMA BIN LADEN. A MUDERER of 3,000 Americans!”
You don’t know or care sh**t about Max Cleland. If so, you would know he is a triple amputee and was never awarded a Purple Heart. Bronza and Silver Stars, yes.
Saxby did not unseat Cleland – voters did, you dipsh**t.
No, you care more about espousing luniacal nonsense. Get a friggin life.
Virginia
September 15th, 2012
10:55 am
From Wikipedia:
Joseph Maxwell Cleland (born August 24, 1942) is an American politician from Georgia. Cleland, a Democrat, is a disabled US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a recipient of the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for valorous action in combat, and a former U.S. Senator. From 2003 to 2007, he served on the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, a presidentially appointed position.[1][2] He is currently the secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Does that clear it up?
catlady
September 15th, 2012
11:32 am
Marriage is a license to vote for Mitt? I am glad I am divorced!
catlady
September 15th, 2012
11:43 am
I see where Time magazine is calling what Mitt has been doing the “whip flop” (a quick reversal of policy or belief) but I think we should rename his kind of craven change-with-the winds the “Mitt flop.”
cc
September 15th, 2012
12:31 pm
PatDowns @ 2:36 am:
You’re wasting your time. Bernie is proof positive that unintelligent life exists on Earth . . .