No power

[KaskadskyjKozak]

what relationship doesn't have its politics? confucius' whole construction of the best government/society boiled down to every member of it accepting certain rules of behavior, based on the relationship, be it father-son, subject-emperor, safeway clerk-shopper, etc.

 

What you are talking about is social interaction. Politics to me involves how a government works, and how those desiring to be in power or to keep it once attained present a case to bolster their position and get things done that they want.

 

When I say politicizing I am talking about the desire here (and elsewhere) to immediately convert a natural disaster into an opportunity to attack "the other", where "the other" is based on a political POV/party. It's sickening already.

 

And I'm not "crying" because Romney is getting attacked by numbnuts like you, Crux. I say the same thing for anyone using this as an opportunity to attack Obama or the Dems, including the former FEMA head mentioned previously. Everyone needs to STFU means everyone not just "the other side".

 

But hey, go back to your circle jerk, and endless us-vs-them hatefest bickering, if that's what gets you through each sad day.

 

[Crux]

takes his ball and goes home

[tvashtarkatena]

Everyone 'needs' to do precisely nothing here, but a lack of repetition, a hint of originality, and a spoonful of humor is always appreciated.

 

 

[KaskadskyjKozak]

takes his ball and goes home

 

Hey, maybe you could donate some money to help folks over in NY, or spend your time helping them instead of whining like a little bitch endlessly about the "bad" Republicans. Then again, based on your posting patterns over the years, I know that asking you to mature past age 12 is a bit much.

 

[tvashtarkatena]

I think I'll walk a few precincts right here at home to try to make sure your dumb ass side loses instead, thanks.

 

Got about 700 infrequent voters to bug the shit out of before Tue.

[KaskadskyjKozak]

Keeping fascists out and FEMA in costs lotsa politicizing money against fucks like you. Remind me next week, and I'll send you a can of dog food and a dollar or two.

 

Yeah yeah whatever you say internet tough guy.

[tvashtarkatena]

Fortunately for the northeast, certain forward looking president reconstituted the smoldering remains of a FEMA that a certain dumb-as-a-post president gutted. Compare the disaster response for Sandy and Katrina.

 

LEADERSHIP.

[Pete_H]

But hey, go back to your circle jerk, and endless us-vs-them hatefest bickering, if that's what gets you through each sad day.

 

I'm with KKK on this one. You fuckers are like FOX news in inverse sometimes.

[rob]

But hey, go back to your circle jerk, and endless us-vs-them hatefest bickering, if that's what gets you through each sad day.

 

I'm with KKK on this one. You fuckers are like FOX news in inverse sometimes.

 

Except I don't pretend to be a legitimate news agency with journalistic standards. But, that's cool.

[Pete_H]

True. But you're also like the inverse of my crazy uncle Warren who thinks Obama is a commy fascist.

[Pete_H]

But you're a lot fucking funnier too.

[Pete_H]

The one thing I will say about Romney is that he's not a puppet of any special interest, like Bush was to the oil industry. Romney also isn't beholden to the extreme end of his party, like I think Obama tends to be. Romney didn't get the support of the Teabaggers, the religious right, etc. in the primary. While Obama was Pelosi and Reed's boy throughout his candidacy and arguably his Presidency.

[rob]

The one thing I will say about Romney is that he's not a puppet of any special interest, like Bush was to the oil industry. Romney also isn't beholden to the extreme end of his party, like I think Obama tends to be. Romney didn't get the support of the Teabaggers, the religious right, etc. in the primary. While Obama was Pelosi and Reed's boy throughout his candidacy and arguably his Presidency.

 

If he's not a puppet, beholden, etc. then why does he keep changing his platform? I dunno, you can't be a politician these days and not belong to somebody. Obama, too. That's politics.

 

I don't think anybody knows what the real Mitt Romney thinks.

[Pete_H]

Unfortunately its a necessity in our winner-take-all two party system. Candidates have to appeal to the extreme ends of their party during the primary then move to the center for the general.

[Pete_H]

The thing I hate the most about the R party is their social agenda. That's why I have concerns supporting any Republican. However, I don't think Romney has any plans to change anything despite what he's said during the primary. He was Governor of Massacheussettes afterall.

[rob]

The thing I hate the most about the R party is their social agenda. That's why I have concerns supporting any Republican. However, I don't think Romney has any plans to change anything despite what he's said during the primary. He was Governor of Massacheussettes afterall.

 

Yeah maybe so, but I think he doesn't have any plans to stand up to his party or their social agenda, either.

[Pete_H]

Come on dude, he's got binders full of women.

 

You're right though, that would be a big concern for me in voting for him.

[mattp]

I'm with KKK on this one. You fuckers are like FOX news in inverse sometimes.

 

I agree, maybe. If your point is that "liberals" can be closed minded, that is.

 

I recently received a referral to this site:

 

sensible Washington

 

My liberal friends are unwilling to discuss it. I'm wondering if anybody here has information or opinions on this.

 

Is the current Marijuana proposal a bad idea even if you favor legalization?

[olyclimber]

Jesus Peter , who are you with this nonsense? Hitler???

[olyclimber]

Come on dude, he's got binders full of women.

 

You're right though, that would be a big concern for me in voting for him.

 

Socialist Commie.

[olyclimber]

I know some people won't be happy till they can rip on the bong in the middle of downtown during midday. This law they are trying to pass is not perfect...but it is progress. Rome was not built in one day.

[rob]

It's better than existing policy, anyway. I'll take a tiny step forward over stagnation.

 

But I'll look at the site anyway

[KaskadskyjKozak]

I'm with KKK on this one. You fuckers are like FOX news in inverse sometimes.

 

I agree, maybe. If your point is that "liberals" can be closed minded, that is.

 

I recently received a referral to this site:

 

sensible Washington

 

My liberal friends are unwilling to discuss it. I'm wondering if anybody here has information or opinions on this.

 

Is the current Marijuana proposal a bad idea even if you favor legalization?

 

It's too late, I already voted yes for gay weed.

[rob]

 

You remind me of a middle-schooler a lot, Rob.

 

That's pretty fair

[KaskadskyjKozak]

The one thing I will say about Romney is that he's not a puppet of any special interest, like Bush was to the oil industry. Romney also isn't beholden to the extreme end of his party, like I think Obama tends to be. Romney didn't get the support of the Teabaggers, the religious right, etc. in the primary. While Obama was Pelosi and Reed's boy throughout his candidacy and arguably his Presidency.

 

The Republicans tried to make everyone else the front runner first before resigning to Mitt as "the guy" at the very end. That is telling, don't you think? I bet he'll piss off people on both sides of the aisle if elected, which is kind of what we need, don't you think? (read my lips...)

 

I don't think he'll win anyways so it's probably a useless discussion at this point anyways.