I LOVE AMERICA!

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CITIZEN

Monday, January 29, 2007 6:07 PM

Nothing wrong with that.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

CHRISISALL

Monday, January 29, 2007 6:15 PM

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Originally posted by citizen:
Nothing wrong with that.

Hey Citizen, we're not gonna get anyone angry at us talkin' this way....

Peaceful co-existing-like Chrisisall

CITIZEN

Monday, January 29, 2007 6:19 PM

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
Hey Citizen, we're not gonna get anyone angry at us talkin' this way....

Gah, nothing for the Trolls to get uppity about.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

RUE

Monday, January 29, 2007 9:14 PM

I love the America that kicks the bastards out when they go to far, in either direction. Though it does rig elections like any petty dictatorship.

I love the America that raises a stink about, and punishes its own citizens for, treatment of prisoners that's standard procedure in most of the world. Except the people that made it policy. Well, shit always did run downhill.

I love the America that allows peaceful protest against the government, in the nation's capitol, without any action against the protesters. Discounting the files kept on said protestors who were merely exercising their constitutional rights.

I love the America that may oppose the government of a country, but still feeds its people. If in rather fickle manner.

I love the America where I could work with people of all races, sexes, creeds, and backgrounds, and the only consideration was how well you did your job. Must be a white male speaking.

I love the America where ... we're all Americans and we all get along. Just like Rodney King said.

AURAPTOR

Monday, January 29, 2007 9:32 PM

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rue wrote:
Monday, January 29, 2007 11:14
I love the America that kicks the bastards out when they go to far, in either direction. Though it does rig elections like any petty dictatorship.

rue, you mean you're still upset over the Democrats stealing the 1960 election? The Chicago tactic of allowing dead people to vote early and often? Or where Democrats were caught giving away crack and cigs to the homeless if for signing up more voters ? Or Dems trying to change the rules AFTER the vote in the 2000 election in FL ?

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I love the America that allows peaceful protest against the government, in the nation's capitol, without any action against the protesters. Discounting the files kept on said protestors who were merely exercising their constitutional rights.

Files which Bill and Hillary Clinton kept, by the 100's , illegally, on their political rivals when Bill was President ? Or the audits that the IRS ran on those who spoke out against Clinton?

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I love the America where I could work with people of all races, sexes, creeds, and backgrounds, and the only consideration was how well you did your job. Must be a white male speaking.

Or it could just as easily been Martin Luther King Jr......I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Where Oprah Winfry is the wealthiest self made woman, where Condoleeza Rice serves as Secretary of State, where Nancy Pelosi serves as Speaker of the House of Rep.,into a house where the first Muslim has been elected, ....oh yeah. It could only have been said by a white male in that good ole boy network.

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

FREMDFIRMA

Monday, January 29, 2007 9:53 PM

Geeze, well said.

Love the idea, hate the piss-poor execution thereof.

One thing I always loved about Detroit was it's multicultural aspect, but these days the virulent americanzi attitudes have driven a lot of it away, and it saddens me.

Snark if you will, but I always thought Turbans were like, the coolest headgear EVER.

I look forward to the passing of what seems to be a national insanity and the return of our meltingpot culture.

-Frem

It cannot be said enough, those who do not learn from history, are doomed to endlessly repeat it

RUE

Monday, January 29, 2007 9:54 PM

Rap,

When you can show the Dems rigged 3 MILLION votes in any election cycle, I will concede the Dems are just as bad as the Rats.

That the Clintons kept files "by the 100's" is terrible, just terrible. This isn't a partisan thing, you know. But where is your outrage against Bush and the USPatriot Act? Where is your outrage against government spying on 1/10 of all phone numbers in the US (roughly 30 MILLION). Isn't keeping records on 'hundreds' small 'taters to keeping records on millions?

Despite MLK's dreams, the US is not there yet. This is NOT a country of equality. When has a woman been president? Even backwards Pakistan has a better record. Women - well over 50% of the population - hold a record 16% of seats in the Congress. Women work 16 months to equal the 12 month salary of men. And I haven't even touched on ethnicity.

http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/Facts.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/22/AR2006
042200134.html

AURAPTOR

Monday, January 29, 2007 11:21 PM

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Originally posted by rue:
Rap,

When you can show the Dems rigged 3 MILLION votes in any election cycle, I will concede the Dems are just as bad as the Rats.

When you an show that the GOP did ANYTHING near to what you claim, I'll listen. Until then, I'll treat those claims along w/ the long list of other Democrat lies and myths.

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That the Clintons kept files "by the 100's" is terrible, just terrible. This isn't a partisan thing, you know. But where is your outrage against Bush and the USPatriot Act? Where is your outrage against government spying on 1/10 of all phone numbers in the US (roughly 30 MILLION). Isn't keeping records on 'hundreds' small 'taters to keeping records on millions?

Yes, the Clintons took and kept 100's of FBI files they weren't suppose to have. And they knew it. Their justice Dept. looked the other way. Records of phone calls and numbers ( not personal files ) to known or suspected terrorist is a good thing. Where do you get your figures on 30 million being kept track of ? Again, more myths and lies. I think the Patriot Act was a needless expanse of US Gov't. True. But so far, it's not denied anyone their rights.

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Despite MLK's dreams, the US is not there yet. This is NOT a country of equality. When has a woman been president? Even backwards Pakistan has a better record. Women - well over 50% of the population - hold a record 16% of seats in the Congress. Women work 16 months to equal the 12 month salary of men. And I haven't even touched on ethnicity.

A woman need not be President for this country to be 'equal'. There need not be equal outcome , only equal OPPORTUNITY. They myth that women work more and achieve less omits many basic facts. When REAL , honest comparisons are made between the sexes w/ respect to training and experience, pay differences becomes a non issue. Women's rights to vote were protected in the 1920's, nearly 90 yrs ago. It's been 40+ yrs since the Civil Right's Act was passed. How's about we look at what progress HAS been made, instead of whining about how everything isn't exactly the same for everyone and 100% equal. There IS no such thing, but opportunity is open for all. Even ILLEGALS in our country have more rights here than most peoples in their own countries around the world.

America isn't perfect, but it's better than most places. Don't like it ? Get bent and leave.

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

GEEZER

Tuesday, January 30, 2007 12:43 AM

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Originally posted by rue:
"You can see anything, if you use the right filters ..."

True. Based on the way you react to any attempt to look on the bright side, I'd have to say your filters are fear and distrust. No doubt you'd call it "seeing the world as it really is."

I'm trying real hard to use the filters of hope and optimism, known to you as "rose-colored glasses."

Enjoy your despair.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

GEEZER

Tuesday, January 30, 2007 12:43 AM

Double post, But let's not waste it.

I love an America where I can hop in my car and drive 3000 miles and never hit a border, just a squirrel or two if I and they aren't lucky.

I love an America where trailer trash hillbillies can fight about who's the dad on national TV, and I don't have to watch it.

I love an America where I can buy okra in January.

I love an America that has Las Vegas in it. And Yellowstone, and Key West, and New York City, and Royston Georgia.

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