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The Liberal press told us that we're supposed to hate ourselves for our successes. Apparently on our way up the food chain we failed to drag along the deadweight that Darwin taught us should be left behind, and somehow that is assumed to be wrong. I guess that violates some of the principles of mercy and goodwill that the various religions we welcome to thrive in this country promulgate, though we are required, according to the courts, to ignore those principles lest someone might think that we are promoting religion. It's all too confusing for my small mind.:confused: Possibly, just possibly, we hate what we have allowed America to become over the past 50 years. Maybe we feel that it's wrong to allow our neighbors across town to decide what color we should paint our houses, but we're too timid to speak up. Maybe we're tired of a patronistic government that claims to know better than we how to manage our lives, but we believe that our votes don't count and don't make the effort to resist. Maybe we're tired of apologizing for being the only country trying honestly, though often wrongly, to make the world a happier place. Maybe, just once, we should all turn out for a vote when an election is held, to voice our true opinions - if we have one that isn't just parroting the press - and make a difference. Nah... There I go dreaming again... Maybe, just maybe, the "Great Experiment" of Democracy is as fundamentally flawed as Marxism. Universal sufferage means that the vote and opinion of the stupidest person you have ever met has exactly the same weight as your vote. God never seems to tire of making stupid people - we're doomed.:sigh: But it's still worth trying to do better... "...a photo album is like Life, but flat and stuck to pages." - Shog9
Roger Wright wrote:
Maybe we're tired of apologizing for being the only country trying honestly, though often wrongly, to make the world a happier place
I think you make a confusion between the people and the country. I have no doubt most of american people have good intentions and sincerely believe what you wrote is true, but in my opinion there is also no doubt that US governments always put the US interests first and didn't care about making the world a happier place for non-americans.
Roger Wright wrote:
Maybe we're tired of a patronistic government that claims to know better than we how to manage our lives
Then elect a government that does really represent you. Even better, race to be elected!
Roger Wright wrote:
Universal sufferage means that the vote and opinion of the stupidest person you have ever met has exactly the same weight as your vote
Who can judge who is stupid and who is not? :~
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Roger Wright wrote:
Maybe we're tired of apologizing for being the only country trying honestly, though often wrongly, to make the world a happier place
I think you make a confusion between the people and the country. I have no doubt most of american people have good intentions and sincerely believe what you wrote is true, but in my opinion there is also no doubt that US governments always put the US interests first and didn't care about making the world a happier place for non-americans.
Roger Wright wrote:
Maybe we're tired of a patronistic government that claims to know better than we how to manage our lives
Then elect a government that does really represent you. Even better, race to be elected!
Roger Wright wrote:
Universal sufferage means that the vote and opinion of the stupidest person you have ever met has exactly the same weight as your vote
Who can judge who is stupid and who is not? :~
See I try, and look up To the sky, but my eyes burn Fold with us! ¤ flickr
K(arl) wrote:
my opinion there is also no doubt that US governments always put the US interests first and didn't care about making the world a happier place for non-americans.
Can you name one country that does not do this? That is the job of the goverment. That is like being mad at a company president for trying to make more money for their company. It's natural.
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It does seem that America and the World are so divided. I am not going to say that it is all bush's fault, though. Bush has done much to anger the world at us. With his arrogant spirit, like is shown in his comments like "Bring it on..." (a message to the Iraqi insurgency", and his desire to "spread democracy" to any oil-rich nation. Part of it is the Oil For Food scandal. I think that France was so opposed to us going into Iraq, because we would uncover their involvement in it, and embarass them, which we did. The muslim nations hating us has nothing to do with Bush. They hate us because of the effect our western liberal culture is having on their theocracies. People are begining to think more independently now, and they hate that. And, I think that many other nations envy our freedom and wealth, too.
Pumk1nh3ad illustrates that Intelligent Design oft goes awry. - Ed Gadziemski
Oh my! The amazing power of generalizations, bigotry and prejudice, eh? Dadinho é o caralho! Meu nome agora é Zé Pequeno, porra!
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Bush at 35%[^] why does America hate America? Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
unless you can tell me the composition of the universe polled. sources tell me only 25% of those polled identified themselves as Republician. If true the poll is simply left-wing masturbation. Mike "We ain't stuck on stupid." badass Lt. General Russel Honore **"Remember - live bunnies are a great source of nourishment"**silly-assed cartoon
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unless you can tell me the composition of the universe polled. sources tell me only 25% of those polled identified themselves as Republician. If true the poll is simply left-wing masturbation. Mike "We ain't stuck on stupid." badass Lt. General Russel Honore **"Remember - live bunnies are a great source of nourishment"**silly-assed cartoon
:laugh: nearly all most major polls that have come out in the last month have Bush below 40%. http://www.pollkatz.homestead.com/files/pollkatzmainGRAPHICS_8911_image001.gif[^] got any evidence that they're all part of a giant left-wing conspiracy to mislead the country into believing Bush isn't popular ? Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker -- modified at 11:07 Thursday 3rd November, 2005
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K(arl) wrote:
my opinion there is also no doubt that US governments always put the US interests first and didn't care about making the world a happier place for non-americans.
Can you name one country that does not do this? That is the job of the goverment. That is like being mad at a company president for trying to make more money for their company. It's natural.
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It does seem that America and the World are so divided. I am not going to say that it is all bush's fault, though. Bush has done much to anger the world at us. With his arrogant spirit, like is shown in his comments like "Bring it on..." (a message to the Iraqi insurgency", and his desire to "spread democracy" to any oil-rich nation. Part of it is the Oil For Food scandal. I think that France was so opposed to us going into Iraq, because we would uncover their involvement in it, and embarass them, which we did. The muslim nations hating us has nothing to do with Bush. They hate us because of the effect our western liberal culture is having on their theocracies. People are begining to think more independently now, and they hate that. And, I think that many other nations envy our freedom and wealth, too.
Pumk1nh3ad illustrates that Intelligent Design oft goes awry. - Ed Gadziemski
Pumk1nh3ad wrote:
I think that France was so opposed to us going into Iraq, because we would uncover their involvement in it, and embarass them, which we did.
Technically 'you' didn't. A french judges began an inquiry in 2002. This conclusion seems as far-fetched as claiming that the US invaded to cover its involvment in the scam. Both french and americans people are/were prosecuted, but I don't think in either case the scam was the reason behind both foreign policies. Oil probably is, in both cases, but not the scam itself, which is peanuts regarding what is at stake. Anyway, even if France did not oppose, China and Russia would have vetoed any resolution asking for the invasion.
See I try, and look up To the sky, but my eyes burn Fold with us! ¤ flickr
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Where did you see I condemned such a behaviour or say it was unnatural, your paranoid deliriums excepted?
See I try, and look up To the sky, but my eyes burn Fold with us! ¤ flickr
quote:"my opinion there is also no doubt that US governments always put the US interests first and didn't care about making the world a happier place for non-americans." You say this with a air of condemnation. -- modified at 12:07 Thursday 3rd November, 2005
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fat_boy wrote:
No, they hate you because America is a Zionist nation
WTF? You been hanging out on stormfront? Ryan
O fools, awake! The rites you sacred hold Are but a cheat contrived by men of old, Who lusted after wealth and gained their lust And died in baseness—and their law is dust. al-Ma'arri (973-1057)
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quote:"my opinion there is also no doubt that US governments always put the US interests first and didn't care about making the world a happier place for non-americans." You say this with a air of condemnation. -- modified at 12:07 Thursday 3rd November, 2005
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:laugh: nearly all most major polls that have come out in the last month have Bush below 40%. http://www.pollkatz.homestead.com/files/pollkatzmainGRAPHICS_8911_image001.gif[^] got any evidence that they're all part of a giant left-wing conspiracy to mislead the country into believing Bush isn't popular ? Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker -- modified at 11:07 Thursday 3rd November, 2005
Chris Losinger wrote:
got any evidence that they're all part of a giant left-wing conspiracy to mislead the country into believing Bush isn't popular ?
no but you're dodging the question. what was the composition of the polled universe, actually on this or any other poll. it isnt' really important, his approval rating can go to 5% but he is still the president unless the left comes up with an impeachable offense. Mike "We ain't stuck on stupid." badass Lt. General Russel Honore **"Remember - live bunnies are a great source of nourishment"**silly-assed cartoon
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Chris Losinger wrote:
got any evidence that they're all part of a giant left-wing conspiracy to mislead the country into believing Bush isn't popular ?
no but you're dodging the question. what was the composition of the polled universe, actually on this or any other poll. it isnt' really important, his approval rating can go to 5% but he is still the president unless the left comes up with an impeachable offense. Mike "We ain't stuck on stupid." badass Lt. General Russel Honore **"Remember - live bunnies are a great source of nourishment"**silly-assed cartoon
Mike Gaskey wrote:
no but you're dodging the question
when all the major polls come in within 6 or 8 points of each other, you have to assume the real number is in that range. all those polling companies compete with each other to give the most accurate results, and they get big bucks for doing it.
Mike Gaskey wrote:
it isnt' really important, his approval rating can go to 5% but he is still the president
i bet it matters a lot to all the congressional Republicans who would probably rather ride the coattails of a popular president than have to deal with the fact that they spent the last 5 years supporting an unpopular one. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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Mike Gaskey wrote:
no but you're dodging the question
when all the major polls come in within 6 or 8 points of each other, you have to assume the real number is in that range. all those polling companies compete with each other to give the most accurate results, and they get big bucks for doing it.
Mike Gaskey wrote:
it isnt' really important, his approval rating can go to 5% but he is still the president
i bet it matters a lot to all the congressional Republicans who would probably rather ride the coattails of a popular president than have to deal with the fact that they spent the last 5 years supporting an unpopular one. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
Chris Losinger wrote:
i bet it matters a lot to all the congressional Republicans who would probably rather.............
I agree. if elections were held today, Bush appearances would be filtered based on locale. Loong time to go yet though. Mike "We ain't stuck on stupid." badass Lt. General Russel Honore **"Remember - live bunnies are a great source of nourishment"**silly-assed cartoon
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It does seem that America and the World are so divided. I am not going to say that it is all bush's fault, though. Bush has done much to anger the world at us. With his arrogant spirit, like is shown in his comments like "Bring it on..." (a message to the Iraqi insurgency", and his desire to "spread democracy" to any oil-rich nation. Part of it is the Oil For Food scandal. I think that France was so opposed to us going into Iraq, because we would uncover their involvement in it, and embarass them, which we did. The muslim nations hating us has nothing to do with Bush. They hate us because of the effect our western liberal culture is having on their theocracies. People are begining to think more independently now, and they hate that. And, I think that many other nations envy our freedom and wealth, too.
Pumk1nh3ad illustrates that Intelligent Design oft goes awry. - Ed Gadziemski
Pumk1nh3ad wrote:
I think that many other nations envy our freedom and wealth
European countries have freedom and wealth. Many people in Europe dislike America not just because of Bush but because of the arrogant attitude of some Americans. Some people from the USA who strike up a conversation with the locals seem to assume that everyone else wants to hear about how wonderful America is and how much better it is than the country they are visiting. If you are looking for an analogy you do not go to visit a friend and tell them how much better your house is because they will shortly not be a friend any more.
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Bush at 35%[^] why does America hate America? Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
Chris Losinger wrote:
Bush at 35%
When the sample only contains about 25% Republican I'd say he was doing OK with the opposition! ed ~"Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." -Frank Outlaw. -- modified at 14:25 Sunday 6th November, 2005 I didn't catch the other remarks however yes...the percentage for Republicans was 25%. I don't have the link anymore that showed the breakdown but I'd call it manufactured news.
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Chris Losinger wrote:
Bush at 35%
When the sample only contains about 25% Republican I'd say he was doing OK with the opposition! ed ~"Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." -Frank Outlaw. -- modified at 14:25 Sunday 6th November, 2005 I didn't catch the other remarks however yes...the percentage for Republicans was 25%. I don't have the link anymore that showed the breakdown but I'd call it manufactured news.
Ed K wrote:
25% Republican
got a cite for that ? i don't see that number anywhere in the article. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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Ed K wrote:
25% Republican
got a cite for that ? i don't see that number anywhere in the article. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
Chris Losinger wrote:
i don't see that number anywhere in the article
This didn't post the first time... Democrat Republican Independent Other No op. 11/2/05 31 27 38 3 1 Here^] and Here[^] And my mistake...27% ed ~"Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." -Frank Outlaw.
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Chris Losinger wrote:
i don't see that number anywhere in the article
This didn't post the first time... Democrat Republican Independent Other No op. 11/2/05 31 27 38 3 1 Here^] and Here[^] And my mistake...27% ed ~"Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." -Frank Outlaw.
errr... 4 points isn't exactly a huge deal. but, feel free to discount this particular poll. now go out and find a reason to discount all the others: http://www.pollkatz.homestead.com/files/pollkatzmainGRAPHICS_8911_image001.gif[^] -c Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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errr... 4 points isn't exactly a huge deal. but, feel free to discount this particular poll. now go out and find a reason to discount all the others: http://www.pollkatz.homestead.com/files/pollkatzmainGRAPHICS_8911_image001.gif[^] -c Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
Chris Losinger wrote:
discount all the others
When they are all coming in with the same numbers however they also proclaim that Republican approval is >= 80% then do the math! Geez! This isn't rocket science! ed ~"Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." -Frank Outlaw.
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Chris Losinger wrote:
discount all the others
When they are all coming in with the same numbers however they also proclaim that Republican approval is >= 80% then do the math! Geez! This isn't rocket science! ed ~"Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." -Frank Outlaw.
so, there's a giant conspiracy by all the big polling companies to undersample republicans ? Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
