Fairweather

You're the one with training wheels for an avatar, junior.

Seriously; what freedoms have you actually lost?

Nothing wrong with that. Seriously. I still feel that Bush - despite his obvious shortcomings - is superior leadership to almost anything Democrats or a third party have to offer. I believe that the line differentiating liberal and leftist is getting more blurred every day and that the communal ideology ensconced therein is a threat to my freedom and the country I know.

"Any remaining freedom"? Gimme a fucking break. Your statement above is part of the reason this conflict will be longer, and more drawn out than need be. Put simply; you are an enabler.

Internet tough guy transplant, you. Go suck a bagpipe.

I can think of many cc.comers who would say the exact same things! Is al-Qaida taking over cc.com? Exactly. But I still fear the left-politics of many of the goof-balls here more than some old bearded turd who may or may not still be alive and who's fucked-up religion will never take root in anglo-western culture.

charity bump for the big yawn generator

Recently discovered on Tvashtarketena's bookshelf - er, well, ok, it was actually found along with his crayons on his mom's kitchen table:

I'm not sure why you think I would be interested in that story. I have never professed any religious beliefs here whatsoever. The fact that you paint people with whom you disagree with such a broad brush speaks volumes about you. A few people here do, but you don't know me, so save the religion bullshit for someone else.

...but I don't want some left-wing nanny idiot telling me I can't if I decide I want to. Are you a book burner like your buddy Crux?

Fairweather, have you read Richard Clarke's book? He offers quite a different view on it. Clark has his own agenda. My point here is that the suppression of freedom of expression by those on the left seems to get a frequent pass at best, and active participation in the case of Crux. Do you really think that ABC would suppress a piece that portrayed Republicans in the same manner? No. The fact that I can't go out and purchase a documentary that portrays a point of view simply because a presidential candidate (and New York Senator - home of ABC) has the power to stop that DVD release is startling. The fact that one side of the political process has that kind of pull and the other does not is even more starling. The fact that the same lefties who claim to be gasping for air beneath Bush's heel are the same ones calling for the imprisonment of media executives is unforgivable. This ain't about the truth, Jon. It's about freedom...and hypocrisy.

authoritarian freudian? Huh? No slip at all. It's called humor. I didn't expect Old Joe to get it, but I thought you were a little brighter.

I really don't care whether or not the president can impress you with his verbal prowess, as long as he's effectively restricting your freedom.

Still doesn't explain what makes you stupid.

I'll just bet he also knows the difference between a comma and a period.

Aren't you one of the 9/11-truthers?

Nice dodge, Matt. What do you think of the LA Times story?

Yet you watch Fox news. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,295768,00.html

You may recall the hysterics of Crux, MattP, and others from the left here last year when the ABC docudrama "The Path To 9/11" aired. It was viewed by some as an indictment of the Clinton administration's failure to stop Osama BinLaden. At least one of these "freedom-loving" liberals were calling for the imprisonment of ABC execs! Well now it looks like those same evil right-wing media cabal have been suppressing the release of the DVD at the behest of Madame Hillary. Meanwhile, "Farenheit 9/11", "Loose Change", and other garbage circulate freely - as they should - with narry a peep from the loony lefties like Crux & Co. Who really believes in free speech and expression? http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/homeentertainment/la-et-path5sep05,0,2302280.story?coll=la-home-entertainment

Great Book! Very dark. I generally don't care much for fiction, or go out of my way to recommend books, but I just finished this - probably one of the best books I've ever read. Written in a very unique style. Couldn't put it down. Left me with a lump in my throat and unsure how I'll sleep tonight.

Trip: Mount Baker - Coleman Glacier Date: 9/2/2007 Trip Report: Climbed Mount Baker today with my brother-in-law and his son as a day-climb. Lots of crevasses and one very scary snow bridge just below the saddle. Protected/belayed across - but it's a bone-crusher if it goes on someone - and it's a fairly deep crevasse. I would suggest an end-run if it's possible. Didn't investigate. We climbed the Roman Wall through the cliff band at the top - heard it won't go farther east as usual - easy enough. A really big lenticular all day - 50mph+ winds and cold. Visibility above 9000 feet was on-and-off. The sun never came out.

Haven't you guys heard? BMI is out. Hip-to-waist ratio is the new standard of piggy-pignicity. 79 minutes up? Hmmm, not bad. But I'll take that bet. Were you carrying a fire hydrant or something?

How about Thompson's wife! There's some nice, eh, young, eh, yea....

This thread serves little purpose. Edwards has about as much chance at winning the Democrat party nomination as Kucinich - who just happens to be about the only honest liberal of the D-bunch.

From your second link: August 18, 2007 Edwards to keep investment in Fortress DES MOINES, Aug. 17 — The John Edwards presidential campaign said on Friday that Mr. Edwards would divest his portfolio at a New York hedge fund of investments in subprime mortgage companies that have foreclosed on victims of Hurricane Katrina. But the campaign said he would keep his $16 million investment in the hedge fund, the Fortress Investment Group. Mr. Edwards has frequently attacked such lenders for predatory practices that can tie poor people to loans they cannot repay, and has singled out lenders that have filed foreclosure suits against Hurricane Katrina victims. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Mr. Edwards had financial ties to such companies — ties that he now says he wants to sever. “John Edwards believes that nobody in New Orleans should lose their home because of Hurricane Katrina,” said Eric Schultz, a spokesman for the Edwards campaign. “Edwards has taken personal responsibility by cleansing his portfolio of any investments that may have ties to these practices.” The campaign confirmed, however, that Mr. Edwards would keep $16 million of his $30 million net worth in Fortress, a private equity fund with $43.3 billion in assets. The fund accepts investments only from institutions and wealthy individuals. I suppose if I were running for office there are a few things I would like to take back too. But our past actions and willingness to do right without duress is what we are. And Edwards stinks.