The boys have a new Senator!

[ManNamedTruth]

The most affective government is one with a balance of both left & right ideas. The disappointing thing about the current attitude in Washington (and nationwide) is the mentality of our elected leaders; I currently feel that most elected officials don't give a shit about us. They are more focused on getting elected and having control. They don't realize that the solution to our current issues will take everyone working together. Right now they are distracted by their own ego. I think it's interesting how it spreads through the people, and this forum. I am not a republican or a democrat; I am an American.

I like turtles that look like Ruckus

In a perfect world, this is true. This has never/will never happen in our country. Peace within is only sparked by violence from without. With that being said, my opinion will never be "I don't care as along as we agree." I have firm left wing opinions.

Back to the original idea of this thread... In a perfect world, Rand Paul would never hold power, and people would never believe someone like Sarah Palin could do something progressive. If there was someone in the spotlight as dumb as Palin on the left, I would vote Republican against them without a doubt.

I hope Palin never becomes President. I fear that day!

[johnnYYac]

The most affective government is one with a balance of both left & right ideas. The disappointing thing about the current attitude in Washington (and nationwide) is the mentality of our elected leaders; I currently feel that most elected officials don't give a shit about us. They are more focused on getting elected and having control. They don't realize that the solution to our current issues will take everyone working together. Right now they are distracted by their own ego. I think it's interesting how it spreads through the people, and this forum. I am not a republican or a democrat; I am an American.

I like turtles that look like Ruckus

Really well said!  I am a democrat but I believe everything represented by your statement.  

I have my views but would accept progress with compromise over doing nothing about the economy, jobs, education, campaign finance, defense, etc.  I think that's where Obama is coming from, but it comes across as weakness when the Republican leadership is so vocally anti-Obama.  There driving goal is not to fix our economy or improve our access to health care; its to prevent the reelection of Barack Obama.  

The problem is that, in order to be a successful politian at the national level in these times, you must not compromise.  It may be your own views that you campaigned about or the party line.  But there is no sense of a williness to work together and find the middle ground.  

I remember when it used to exist, but those guys are mostly dead now.  We still got Clinton around.  He should take over the Democratic Party and whip 'em into shape.  He can't be president again but he'd be a great mentor for the current cast of fuck ups.

welcome to johnnYYac's midnight ramble.  :D

[.Walt]

Just once I'd like to date a Republican.  I bet they'd be freaky-deaky.

I'm a Republican.  :-*

Been gone for a few days, and this thread was awe..some!

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

well said johnny.

I think generally I dig the vibe of democrat presidents over republicans.  JFK was bad ass, Clinton was bad ass, Carter was peaceful as fuck, Obama was the first president in my life time that wasn't either a Bush or Clinton so it's refreshing for my young mind.

Reagan was a republican and sucked hard, Nixon sucked hard, Bush Sr, blew, and Bush Jr/Cheney was the closest I've seen in my life to corruption I've seen.  do not see the appeal of the party at all.  especially with the record they have of sucking and being corrupt.

that's mostly opinion tho.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

Just once I'd like to date a Republican.  I bet they'd be freaky-deaky.

I'm a Republican.  :-*

Been gone for a few days, and this thread was awe..some!

FASCIST!!!

[ALady]

Just once I'd like to date a Republican.  I bet they'd be freaky-deaky.

I'm a Republican.  :-*

Been gone for a few days, and this thread was awe..some!

;D



.....how you doin.    ;)


There are a few politicians who I actually trust and think are truly public servants.  

[el_chode]

I'm just mad that the Libertarian pretext has been usurped by a bunch of theocrats following Bobby's mom and spewing out buzzwords (most recently it's "Bastard"), leading the left to think that small government equals a lack of public utilities and no roads.

[bowl of soup]

People that completely blow off any sort if educated/intelligent debate absolutely amaze me. If you don't have a political point of view, don't care, or just don't care to express it... just don't post. Easy as that.

Hmmm???  Educated and intelligent?  Was that the part about all Southerns being fucking idiots?  The fudge packing part?  Florida is Southern as fuck and stupid as fuck?  Florida is geographically in the South, so I suppose that hints at some semblance of intelligence.  You're right, this is the thread that will save the world!  More Superchunk!  Note the groovy blue and red lights.

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[Ruckus]

People that completely blow off any sort if educated/intelligent debate absolutely amaze me. If you don't have a political point of view, don't care, or just don't care to express it... just don't post. Easy as that.

Hmmm???  Educated and intelligent?  Was that the part about all Southerns being fucking idiots?  The fudge packing part?  Florida is Southern as fuck and stupid as fuck?  Florida is geographically in the South, so I suppose that hints at some semblance of intelligence.  You're right, this is the thread that will save the world!  More Superchunk!  Note the groovy blue and red lights.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/v/nGbg9rC5pxE?version=3[/media]

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OK, but seriously...I'm done.  Sorry for spamming up this thread.  Childish I know.  JohnnyY, thanks for being proper.   However, reductionist generalizations by some undergrad know it all about an entire region of people is unforgivable.

I'm out

[BH]

Just once I'd like to date a Republican.  I bet they'd be freaky-deaky.

I'm a Republican.  :-*

Been gone for a few days, and this thread was awe..some!

Hey Walts!  I MIGHT have to go to Pine Island, MN on 11-15 for work.  How far is that from you?   Also, is there a good website that summarizes all of the music shows and goings on in Minneapolis?   I thought if there just happened to be a good show there, I might drive back to the city that night depending on my flight time and all that...

[pawpaw]

I'm just mad that the Libertarian pretext has been usurped by a bunch of theocrats following Bobby's mom and spewing out buzzwords (most recently it's "Bastard"), leading the left to think that small government equals a lack of public utilities and no roads.

^THIS.

I generally avoid political arguments on the internet. Too much typing. I'd rather argue with my Father-in-law, face to face, in real time. Even though we'll never change each other's minds, at least we can drink beer together while I shoot his goofy ideas down.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

People that completely blow off any sort if educated/intelligent debate absolutely amaze me. If you don't have a political point of view, don't care, or just don't care to express it... just don't post. Easy as that.

Hmmm???  Educated and intelligent?  Was that the part about all Southerns being fucking idiots?  The fudge packing part?  Florida is Southern as fuck and stupid as fuck?  Florida is geographically in the South, so I suppose that hints at some semblance of intelligence.  You're right, this is the thread that will save the world!  More Superchunk!  Note the groovy blue and red lights.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/v/nGbg9rC5pxE?version=3[/media]

[smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
OK, but seriously...I'm done.  Sorry for spamming up this thread.  Childish I know.  JohnnyY, thanks for being proper.   However, reductionist generalizations by some undergrad know it all about an entire region of people is unforgivable.

I'm out

the south loves slaves.

[Ruckus]

 ;D You're alright Sticky.

[.Walt]

Just once I'd like to date a Republican.  I bet they'd be freaky-deaky.

I'm a Republican.  :-*

Been gone for a few days, and this thread was awe..some!

Hey Walts!  I MIGHT have to go to Pine Island, MN on 11-15 for work.  How far is that from you?   Also, is there a good website that summarizes all of the music shows and goings on in Minneapolis?   I thought if there just happened to be a good show there, I might drive back to the city that night depending on my flight time and all that...

Sweet! It looks like Pine Island is straight east from me.  I would guess it's about the same distance from Minneapolis as I am, which is about 70miles. Let me know if you go for sure.

http://www.citypages.com/

[BH]

Just once I'd like to date a Republican.  I bet they'd be freaky-deaky.

I'm a Republican.  :-*

Been gone for a few days, and this thread was awe..some!

Hey Walts!  I MIGHT have to go to Pine Island, MN on 11-15 for work.  How far is that from you?   Also, is there a good website that summarizes all of the music shows and goings on in Minneapolis?   I thought if there just happened to be a good show there, I might drive back to the city that night depending on my flight time and all that...

Sweet! It looks like Pine Island is straight east from me.  I would guess it's about the same distance from Minneapolis as I am, which is about 70miles. Let me know if you go for sure.

http://www.citypages.com/

Perfect.  I update you when it gets closer!

[Tracy 3000]

Soup's hero =



and he'll lay some typical Soup bs down and say the people up in Heilongjiang are pìy[ch462]n's b/c they went to The Hermann Gmeiner Vocational School instead of Qiqihar University
 ;D  ;D  ;D

[CTdeadhead]

I sorta want to apologize for starting this thread and effectively this ridiculous rampant douchebaggery.

[ALady]

You should start a religion thread next   ;)

...just teasin'.  ;D I think it's good for people to air their grievances every now and again, it makes you think about what you actually believe when you have to articulate it.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

You should start a religion thread next   ;)

...just teasin'.  ;D I think it's good for people to air their grievances every now and again, it makes you think about what you actually believe when you have to articulate it.

I dare somebody to start a religion thread who claims to have the answers.

[e_wind]

You should start a religion thread next   ;)

...just teasin'.  ;D I think it's good for people to air their grievances every now and again, it makes you think about what you actually believe when you have to articulate it.

I dare somebody to start a religion thread who claims to have the answers.