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Harsh. But would catagorize him with the Gingrich republicans. Reagan stood for something and took stands. I agree that his stand was misguided but he saw it as a "return to old ways" which is another tendancy of humanity. Gingrich introduced the concept of campaigning primarily on character assassination in mass, real or otherwise, rather than on the real values and beleifs of the opponent. The Clintons played along and played well. This was not new as a individual concept but it was new as a mass party "modus operandi". It destroyed statesmanship in campaigns and worse yet in government. It led citizens and elected officials to beleive that the other side was morally wrong not just "getting there by a different means". It threatens to destroy the system of checks and balances. It appeals to the ugly side of humanity. We inadvertantly foster it by using it against those who use it against our beliefs. Someone has to take the higher ground. I think Obama has done that better than most.

Somewhere sometime in the not so distant past a couple of dudes were trundling rocks in a very remote area and killed someone. They were convicted of involuntary manslaughter and did time. A friend and I happened to be out in the bitterroots with a group of highschool kids that same weekend trundling rocks in a very remote area. We had to call all the kids and explain how wrong we were. Donuts.

It ain't over. With Palin comes the most ruthless of tactics. Watch for a headliner Monday evening.

Actually, in the past, when a dem president is elected, the following election swings congress back to the republican side. This has given us some good governance in the past (realatively speaking).

Really? What did Fredrich have against prostitution? Hmmm. Before religion it would not have had any weight outside the immediate company. I am not sure it would be wise to call a gender an institution.

no, but as a fellow kraut, it does mean i'm depressive and alcoholic, character traits which are well re-inforced by my irish half Aye laddybuck, n ahm 1 part Scotish so yu'r buyn th beer.

Nope. Alaska wins on that count.

Regardless of our agenda, they have to stay where they are and live with their neighbors. Strong words are part of diplomacy.

"Get Gov off the backs of business." was a Reagan line. Funny how he failed to mention that it meant big business and he proceeded to drive small businesses out of business at an unprecedented rate by giving huge corporations huge advantages in tax structure and monopolistic tactics. One example was the formation of the Farmer's Alliance which directed funds to lobbyists who pushed corporate farming legislation. The small family farmer all but went extinct under Reagan and they voted for him, sent him their money and probably still think he is the greatest president ever. Propoganda is great stuff.

Hey I am a German by heritage. The fact that we dot every 'i' and cross every 't' does not mean we can't obliterate things.

Neitze proposed the abolition of the world's oldest and most fundamental institution. There is nothing conservative about that no matter how deeply you agree with the need.

Colorful language aside, I have to agree.

i thought that was just true for this guy? Isn't that Carl Rove?

I use my jetboil year-round around here. I use MSR canisters and some that mrs Bug got for .50 each at Bartell's. Both have to be kept warm or they do not perform well. I put one undr my pillow at night and next to my back when I pack my pack. Even when I use it, I hold it in my hands to keep it warm. I don't know anything about other types of fuel cannisters because mine always work. But I have NOT been in real cold yet with it. In that case I might have to hold it in my crotch. Be sure to trim the pubes if you try this. And don't try to say I said it would be a good idea.

Sounds like someone likes to be spanked.

When you get angry, he wins. That is the Republican way.

You bring up some great points here Tvash. I always like the way you (often)present your opinion with clarity even if I do not always agree. It would be good if more people would do this instead of just spraying non-sensical boring BS. I think the reality of the gun situation is that, the more controls and limitations you put on honest citizenry, the more dependant we are on the police. I don't like that. Regardless of what I like, criminals will continue to have guns just like they continue to make meth, import heroin, kidnap children, etc.. I have personally been in a situation where I was facing the probablility coming face to face with a certified nut job who had broken into my house and had previously stated that 5 evil demons were telling him to kill his own son, my step-son. I knew he had been on the streets for a year and guns are easy to get ILLEGALLY. So I was comforted by the fact that I was able to lock and load in order to defend my wife, two infant daughters, and stepp-son. If you think gun control would have kept this whacko from getting a gun then explain to me why he is able to buy other illegal substances. As it turned out, the police got there and scared him off. But a few seconds later could have made a huge difference.

Should your idea apply to the First Amendment too? I don't completely agree with Bill or live under any illusions about small arms being effective against a tyrannical government. The real power lies in data bases and the government's ability to deny you a job, credit, health care, the ability to drive a car, etc. But let's face it: If the government did their job and protected law abiding citizens from the dregs of society--the same criminals that liberals seem so hell bent on keeping out of prison or off the electric chair--then this argument would be largely moot. My guns, for the most part, are to protect my family from the people my government refuses to lock up. The cuts to fed funding of state Crime prevention and Capital projects under the Bush administration were the largest single cuts in prison funding over the last 8 years. As usual, you swallowed his rhetoric and gave him another standing ovation. Sorry buddy but I think you are pathetic.

Easy Minx. I'm at work.

Ban the bannonators and let kaos soar. The inequalities of the board will correct themselves through free interactivity.

OK try this. List the weapons that the British military has at its disposal now that it didn't have 225 years ago. How would a rag-tag band of patriots with hunting rifles fare against a modern military? So your point is rediculous. Second, are you in favor of keeping a strong, unbreached posse comitatus act? Bug. What did the invading units in Afghanistan have that the Soviets didn't have at their disposal? They rode horses and shot Kalashnikovs for Christ's sake. Ever hear about Roger's rangers? Unconventional Warfare is a motherfucker man. Don't underestimate. Realistically, you would be isolated and ineffective. How many US citizens do you think are going to join you? How will the news coverage go? Your machismo is misguided and your effectiveness overestimated. A Gahndi style approach coupled with the internet would have a better chance of success imo.

OK try this. List the weapons that the British military has at its disposal now that it didn't have 225 years ago. How would a rag-tag band of patriots with hunting rifles fare against a modern military? So your point is rediculous. Second, are you in favor of keeping a strong, unbreached posse comitatus act?

Pax, Happy B-day!

"It's not America as we've known it before. It's changin." Thank you GW for standing up for our gun rights. Just like you managed our economy.

It is about to happen again. The voting machines are still in Ohio (51 electoral votes) and Florida is still in the grip of the Republican machine, not to mention the fact that it is a southern state and, dare I say it, Obama is black.