chucK Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Well doesn't it make more sense to cry about what is right in front of us? Doesn't it make more sense to agitate for some change that we actually can affect? Yeah. So work on getting a president you can support rather than whining about a president who's term will end in months. What are you gonna do impeach him for his last 3 days in office? I am! Why do you think I am writing all this anti-Bush rhetoric on this website! I figure there's a small chance I could jog a Fox-news zombie out of her coma, and a better chance that I can firm the resolve of anti-shrubs to go out and vote and bring 5 friends with them. I think the Dems would have a hard time finding a candidate I would not support wholeheartedly against Bush. I would agitate for another candidate from the Republican party, but here in WA they cancelled our chance to do that. Dean, Clark, Kerry, Gephart, McCain, Perot, Nader, Mosely Braun, Clinton, Dicks. I'd vote for Trask over GWB. Much rather have a president who satisfies himself via sexual harassment in the oval office than one who inflates himself by sending 10000 americans to their graves or the army hospital. So there are 11 people I would vote for over GWB. I'm sure you could find about 11,000 more. I am firmly in the anti-Bush camp. The bleeding needs to be stopped. That is job one. Quote
scott_harpell Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 I figure there's a small chance I could jog a Fox-news zombie out of her coma On cc.com? That's rich! Are there any people that ever read fox on cc.com? Much rather have a president who satisfies himself via sexual harassment in the oval office than one who inflates himself by sending 10000 americans to their graves or the army hospital. kosovo... much deception with the "no-one died when clinton lied" slogan. 100,000 people turned into what 3,000? If you wanna change minds, this is not the place. 99% here agree with you. Nice security blanket anyways. Quote
catbirdseat Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 So if trask really were running for president, what would his platform be? Quote
iain Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 "lobbying" would involve the purchase of kneepads Quote
chucK Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 kosovo... much deception with the "no-one died when clinton lied" slogan. 100,000 people turned into what 3,000? WTF? Are you saying 100,000 Americans died at Kosovo? Enlighten us. If you wanna change minds, this is not the place. 99% here agree with you. That's good to know. I hope all 99% of you go out and vote! Bring your like-minded friends. As for the other 1% of you, don't bother, your vote is wasted . Nice security blanket anyways. WTF? You're sounding all cryptic like Erik or Caveman. Elaborate or be ignored. Quote
scott_harpell Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Holy shit chuck. Clinton said that 100,000 ethnic albanians were killed as a means to go to war. The real number turned out to be near 3,000. I dont know what the death counts were in that war, but regardless, clinton's transgressions did not end with the triste in the oval office. Quote
scott_harpell Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 I said this place was a security blanket for you because the vast majority of the posters here ar in total agreement with what you say. You are 'preaching to the choir' as they say. Quote
mattp Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Roark, you are right of course that other presidents have done bad things. However, you seem not to know what is happening with regard national security. I could be slighly mistaken, but I believe (1) the Clinton admin handed Bush a plan for a Homeland Security effort that was similar to what Ridge is doing and the Bush people tanked it; (2) the Clinton admin also had a plan in the works to take out Bin Laden, and the Bush people tanked that; and (3) the Patriot Act was not written by Congress -- it was drafted in the White House, and rubber stamped by Congress. Quote
HRoark Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Roark, you are right of course that other presidents have done bad things. However, you seem not to know what is happening with regard national security. I could be slighly mistaken, but I believe (1) the Clinton admin handed Bush a plan for a Homeland Security effort that was similar to what Ridge is doing and the Bush people tanked it; (2) the Clinton admin also had a plan in the works to take out Bin Laden, and the Bush people tanked that; and (3) the Patriot Act was not written by Congress -- it was drafted in the White House, and rubber stamped by Congress. I admit that I don't have all the info and answers at hand. What I do submit is that most of these people bashing GWB don't either. Regarding your point 3, who do we blame? Bush or Congress? Who failed in their charge? I'd say both based on the legislation, but nobody seems to recognize that; they only bash Bush. Quote
catbirdseat Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Much of what the EPA and the Forest Service are doing are a result of appointments and executive directives, not legislation. Bush has actually not been able to get as many laws passed as you would expect, given the Republican majority in Congress. Quote
mattp Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Roark - I agree with you if you are suggesting that Congress is not doing its job. Quote
HRoark Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Roark - I agree with you if you are suggesting that Congress is not doing its job. EXACTLY!!! They have completely shifted focus from constituent representation to simply self-preservation and power accumulation. Quote
catbirdseat Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 From talking to Rep. Inslee, I got the impression that the Dems were just trying to preserve past gains by stopping GOP bills any way they can. It is sort of like, "we can't go forward, but maybe we can at least avoid going backward". Quote
chucK Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Roark - I agree with you if you are suggesting that Congress is not doing its job. EXACTLY!!! They have completely shifted focus from constituent representation to simply self-preservation and power accumulation. Though you seem to want to deflect this topic (other presidents, congress), I'll readdress the main point, which is Bush. Are you saying that we should vote for Bush again because the congress didn't stop him from doing all the bad things he did? Looney logic. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Oh ya he's a winner: Asked if he plans to vote for Bush in November's presidential election, O'Neill said he "probably" would. "I don't see anyone who is better prepared or more capable," he told NBC. PP Quote
Billygoat Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 I say let him stay there another fours years so he can be present when the crows come home to roost. It was entertaining to watch Reagan and Clinton unravel at the end of their respective second terms. Quote
chucK Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 He's probably hoping that will help him avoid a felony rap for ratting on the prez. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Hey C HucK did you look at that link? Quote
Fairweather Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 From talking to Rep. Inslee, I got the impression that the Dems were just trying to preserve past gains by stopping GOP bills any way they can. It is sort of like, "we can't go forward, but maybe we can at least avoid going backward". ...And then you suggested that one might 'grease the wheels', so to speak, with a nice campaign contribution to Mr Inslee if they wanted to gain his favor. That was beautiful, Catbird. Quote
Fairweather Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 Sounds like Mr O'niel didn't even read the book that his reporter/author friend wrote for him. He is now backpedaling big time. Fucking hilarious! When are the lefties going to stop grasping at straws? All of their stories seem to fall apart upon the mildest scrutiny, and the WMD issue....the only real meat they've had....well, the public just doesn't seem to care! (At least the public that liberals/lefties chose not to surround themselves with.) You guys are a riot. I look forward to many nights of entertainment as November draws closer. Some of you are just gonna' pop a vein and keel over. About the only thing you've had any success at is hijacking the angry white male brand from the right wing! Quote
lummox Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 fairweather: you are late and unfunny. stop it. really. oh. btw. the expression 'big time' is, like, not even crunchy. Quote
Fairweather Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 fairweather: you are late and unfunny. stop it. really. oh. btw. the expression 'big time' is, like, not even crunchy. Get over your self appointed moderator syndrome you little flea. Quote
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