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| MguyXXVI |
Posted - 01/20/2009 : 06:03:11
The word tampon is French. It derives from �tampion,� the name for the hardened mud and mucus mixture that hibernating bears stick up their bums to prevent being devoured from the inside by industrious ant colonies and other parasites during the relative defenselessness of hibernation.
8 (2008). I wish that eight years ago � before this inexplicable moral and ethical slumber that fell over the U.S. � I should have taken all of my money and my values and shoved it up my own ass with a little spit and mud to prevent this horrible, hollowed-out feeling of devastation that lingers from these last parasitic eight years.
Asleep At The Wheel On The Road To Nowhere (2004). Slow and methodical, bit-by-bit the Bush administration and its policies crawled into all of our asses. They feasted on our civil rights, our relative peace, and our financial well-being, carrying them out in tiny bundles 25 times the magnitude of what it seemed they were taking. All while we slept. At least that's what it seems like, because the devastation felt worldwide under the industrious feet of those greedy little minions has been a nightmare, set against the staid halls of our elected representatives - who did nothing to stop it.
Blame It On Fidel! (2006). At first I blamed Ralph Nader. He took small but significant percentages of votes in the 2000 election in Ohio and Florida that cost Al Gore the election. Then I blamed Al Gore. He followed on the heels of a very popular president and allowed his own ego to stand between capitalizing on the Teflon president�s proven appeal. Then I blamed the Democrats. They blew a ton of good will with complacency, and they fielded another candidate whose charisma mirrored the somnambulence of the sleeping millions he was supposed to rescue. Then I blamed the Republicans. Hell, they�re Republicans: they deserve to be blamed for putting up such a dangerous nitwit as a candidate.
It's Not Your Fault You're Stupid (2006). But in the end, the fault lies 100% with me. I fell asleep. I didn�t do more not only to defeat Bush in 2000, but also in 2004. It was my fault. I should have spent every waking moment screaming at the top of my lungs to anyone who could hear, simply relating the facts about the open thievery and deception that characterized the Bush administration. I should have organized an armed rebellion, a coup � anything! I should have done more than simply grumble to myself and shake my head, like some sporadic apnea during a fitful dream.
Curious George (2006). Good bye George Bush. I hope that I am awake, and that this isn�t some terrible dream of promise within a continuing nightmare.
Awake (2007). And if I�m awake, I hope I never sleep again. |
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| ChocolateLady |
Posted - 01/28/2009 : 11:19:14
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Originally posted by MguyX
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Originally posted by ChocolateLady
But nothing, and I repeat, nothing is real until it actually happens. This is NOT a region of the world that needs a couple of band-aids to fix it up. This is major surgery type of diplomacy, and its going to take a LONG time and lots of HARD work to even get negotiations on track for more than an hour or two. Not to mention implimenting anything that might come out of those negotiations.
But that he's starting now - within a week of his taking office - does send a message that he's serious about trying to do something to fix this region up. And that can't be a bad thing.
So true.
It is a good start. I fully support the effort. For the record: I am a Muslim, and I am a friend of Israel. I hope that long-unjustified and lingering Arab animosity gives way to realization, recognition, acceptance, accord and peace. Shalom!  
Amen and Sa'alam Aleikum!
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| MguyXXVI |
Posted - 01/28/2009 : 07:16:07
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Originally posted by ChocolateLady
But nothing, and I repeat, nothing is real until it actually happens. This is NOT a region of the world that needs a couple of band-aids to fix it up. This is major surgery type of diplomacy, and its going to take a LONG time and lots of HARD work to even get negotiations on track for more than an hour or two. Not to mention implimenting anything that might come out of those negotiations.
But that he's starting now - within a week of his taking office - does send a message that he's serious about trying to do something to fix this region up. And that can't be a bad thing.
So true.
It is a good start. I fully support the effort. For the record: I am a Muslim, and I am a friend of Israel. I hope that long-unjustified and lingering Arab animosity gives way to realization, recognition, acceptance, accord and peace. Shalom! |
| ChocolateLady |
Posted - 01/28/2009 : 07:04:30
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Originally posted by MguyX
Wow: I think it's real -- maybe I'm not dreaming!
Not so fast, my friend.
Obama saying he wants to de-arm Hamas and make sure they can't re-arm - a good thing.
George Mitchell... might be good - not totally sure yet, but certainly not bad.
Does it look like Obama is trying to go in the right direction? Yes.
But nothing, and I repeat, nothing is real until it actually happens. This is NOT a region of the world that needs a couple of band-aids to fix it up. This is major surgery type of diplomacy, and its going to take a LONG time and lots of HARD work to even get negotiations on track for more than an hour or two. Not to mention implimenting anything that might come out of those negotiations.
But that he's starting now - within a week of his taking office - does send a message that he's serious about trying to do something to fix this region up. And that can't be a bad thing.
(And BB - No offence but, I don't think that Mr. Blair was even invited.) |
| BiggerBoat |
Posted - 01/27/2009 : 19:32:04
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Originally posted by MguyX
Obama says ready to talk to Iran
DUBAI (Reuters) � President Barack Obama said that America was prepared to extend a hand of peace to Iran if it "unclenched its fist" and that the time was ripe for Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace negotiations.
During the eight-year administration of former President George W. Bush, U.S. relations with many Arab and Muslim nations were damaged by the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and Bush's initial reluctance to push for Israeli-Palestinian peace.
"It is impossible for us to think only in terms of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and not think in terms of what's happening with Syria or Iran or Lebanon or Afghanistan and Pakistan," he told the Dubai-based satellite channel Al Arabiya.
"It is important for us to be willing to talk to Iran, to express very clearly where our differences are, but (also) where there are potential avenues for progress," Obama said.
Wow: I think it's real -- maybe I'm not dreaming!
And not forgetting he's got the help of �ber-pacifist and all-round good guy, our very own Middle East Envoy, Tony 'Sincere' Blair. Hahahaha, good luck with that lying sack of shit sticking his head in where it's not wanted. If I can remind everyone of how he thought he might be judged on his decision to invade Iraq. No, Tony, we meant in the Hague on a war crimes charge, but seeing as you brought God up, let's take a look at one of the central tenets, the ten commandments...
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| MguyXXVI |
Posted - 01/27/2009 : 18:38:31
Obama says ready to talk to Iran
DUBAI (Reuters) � President Barack Obama said that America was prepared to extend a hand of peace to Iran if it "unclenched its fist" and that the time was ripe for Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace negotiations.
During the eight-year administration of former President George W. Bush, U.S. relations with many Arab and Muslim nations were damaged by the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and Bush's initial reluctance to push for Israeli-Palestinian peace.
"It is impossible for us to think only in terms of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and not think in terms of what's happening with Syria or Iran or Lebanon or Afghanistan and Pakistan," he told the Dubai-based satellite channel Al Arabiya.
"It is important for us to be willing to talk to Iran, to express very clearly where our differences are, but (also) where there are potential avenues for progress," Obama said.
Wow: I think it's real -- maybe I'm not dreaming! |
| Conan The Westy |
Posted - 01/25/2009 : 21:57:31
What about Letterman's Top 10 GWB moments?
Skip the 1st minute. |
| ChocolateLady |
Posted - 01/25/2009 : 12:21:59
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Originally posted by BiggerBoat
The Bush years in summary.
SIGH! |
| Sean |
Posted - 01/24/2009 : 21:55:33
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Originally posted by BiggerBoat
The Bush years in summary.
This summarises the Bush years even better... 
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dxkpm7bH7j4 |
| Sean |
Posted - 01/24/2009 : 21:54:12
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Originally posted by MguyX
Hey you two: stop fighting.
It can't be fighting, I don't have an RPG...  |
| MguyXXVI |
Posted - 01/24/2009 : 21:31:53
Hey you two: stop fighting. |
| Sean |
Posted - 01/24/2009 : 21:07:39
No, I'll leave it there thanks. |
| Sal[Au]pian |
Posted - 01/24/2009 : 20:13:46
Not outright fighting in the combat sense that I was obviously talking about (or really in any sense), but if you want to keep going on about it, please go ahead. |
| Sean |
Posted - 01/24/2009 : 20:02:32
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Originally posted by Salopian
I've already acknowledged that they do equivalent levels of actions. The things you describe are not fighting.
Shooting people who are trying to kill someone you're protecting isn't fighting? Offensive fighting or defensive fighting is still fighting. |
| Sal[Au]pian |
Posted - 01/24/2009 : 11:10:17
I've already acknowledged that they do equivalent levels of actions. The things you describe are not fighting. |
| Sean |
Posted - 01/24/2009 : 10:58:50
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Originally posted by Salopian
What I meant about not thinking of the security personnel as mercenaries was that they don't do outright fighting. However, I am sure they undertake some operations that are close enough.
I'm not sure what you've been reading, but they probably do more fighting than most of the 'soldiers'. They're there to protect people who are major targets, and they protect by killing those who intend to kill their clients before they succeed.
And yes, I agree that 'mercenary' does generally have negative connotations in it's common usage, likewise 'security contractor' or simply 'contractor' are euphemisms, so it works both ways. |
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