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Left Shoe, Right Foot
Author: BobR    Date: 04/27/2011 11:59:51

There is a certain attitude towards government (generally fostered by those that hate government) that government is NOT of the people, by the people, nor for the people, but instead some nefarious "Them". In the minds of these people, the government is the enemy. For some, this mindset is promoted as a rationale for privitizing government functions. Ultimately, our government suffers. Most people in public service (whether elected or hired) do good work, and take pride in helping the country. Those with law degrees in particular could make much more money in the private sector than they do serving their country in the halls of government.

This is why it is so important that those elected to office do their work transparently, and are open to dialogue with those they represent. Like most jobs in customer service, the people you hear from are not those that are happy, but those that have problems. For those in these positions, trying to avoid their voices (or silence them) will make you look bad, and those seeking your ear even more angry and determined.

In the summer of 2009, Congress was working on a bill to overhaul the healthcare financing system (essentially - revising how health care is paid for, and rules for those providing the financing, ie: the insurance companies). A disinformation campaign by those interested in maintaining the status quo drove crowds of angry voters into town hall meetings of Democratic House representatives, encouraged by political commentors from an erstwhile news channel. They were loud and disruptive. They cried that Congress had overstepped its bounds. Some had to be removed to ensure that all attending could have a chance to have their voices heard. Were any arrested? I don't remember that being the case. I could not find any archived news articles reporting that.

This year, the shoe is on the other foot. Republican Paul Ryan (R-WI) put forth a bill that he claimed would balance the budget, with Medicare as the primary casualty. The uproar from the electorate has been resounding. Republican Congress members who voted for the bill have faced constituents - armed with intelligence and facts - in town hall meetings, asking them to explain why they voted to replace Medicare with a "voucher system" (video). The Republicans - apparently unaware that they overplayed their hand - are suddenly now in damage control mode. Speaker Boehner is distancing himself from the plan, as Democrats take advantage to court older voters.

Unfortunately, at least one Republican is reacting to the protests in a way that's all to familiar for them - by arresting the protester. Radio or Not radio host Nicole Sandler was arrested in Fort Lauderdale while trying to ask questions of Rep Allen West (R-FL) (Note: article is written with definite RW slant). This is reminiscent of peaceful protesters being arrested outside of Bush events, or Bush's Residence, or the UN. How long will it be before Republicans began creating "Free Speech Zones" outside their town halls? (Free Speech Zone is a prime example of Bush-era 1984 NewSpeak).

In 2009, Democrats weathered the blistering verbal anger of voters as they tried to explain their actions. Now that the shoe is on the other foot, one can only hope the Republicans will act as benignly as the Democrats did. One can only hope that the actions of Rep Allen West are a singular disturbing exception. Shuffling dissenting voices off to prison are the actions of past Kings and tyrants, rejected when the Constitution was written. These are the types of actions that drive a wedge between the government and the people, where none should exist.
 

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Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 12:42:07
Morning

You know the 1 major thing I've learn while listening to Randi it that when they show who they really are believe them. The Repub's are showing who they really are now and people don't like it.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 12:50:07
I cannot believe that They arrested Nicole! I just got done watching the video and HOLY CRAP!

That man is a sociopath, first and formost. I am looking forward to the entire video. Nicole hasn't been on her twitter steam since before the town all.

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 13:07:20
ARGH! This Crystal girl on FB is pissing me off!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:09:52
Quote by wickedpam:
ARGH! This Crystal girl on FB is pissing me off!!!!!!!!!!!

same place?
can you send me the link again?


Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 13:14:38
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
ARGH! This Crystal girl on FB is pissing me off!!!!!!!!!!!

same place?
can you send me the link again?



yes
here

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:22:47
Quote by wickedpam:
yes
here
HUNNY???

She is pulling the equivalent of * I have a black friend* argument. This reminds me of the discussion I had with a certain Marion a few weeks ago. I think I still have the transcript of that chat...


Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:23:34
I think that you could gently point out to her that her experiences may be unfortunate but that you are the one in the trenches actually working to make things better.



Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 13:27:45
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
yes
here
HUNNY???

She is pulling the equivalent of * I have a black friend* argument. This reminds me of the discussion I had with a certain Marion a few weeks ago. I think I still have the transcript of that chat...



southern translation for "hunny" - bitch

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 13:29:01
Quote by Raine:
I think that you could gently point out to her that her experiences may be unfortunate but that you are the one in the trenches actually working to make things better.



Yeah, as soon as I'm done I"ll PM you the response. I'm trying to make a reasoned argument but all she is going to be is negative


Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:31:26
There. I left my two cents. and I wasn't nice.


Comment by TriSec on 04/27/2011 13:35:25
Morning comrades!

What's this I hear about the President caving in to the birthers today?

Won't change a thing. "It's counterfeit. We want more proof".



Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 13:38:53
Raine!

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:39:31
Donald Trump is a frucking racist pig.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:40:08
Quote by TriSec:
Morning comrades!

What's this I hear about the President caving in to the birthers today?

Won't change a thing. "It's counterfeit. We want more proof".

He re-released it today.


Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:40:59
Quote by wickedpam:
Raine!

Sorry Mala. She pissed me off too.

BTW, what did happen?

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:41:36
So lemme get this right. Trump muddies up the waters and then says he doesn't want to have muddy water?

ASS

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:42:09
Trump is more Bi-polar than patty Duke.

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 13:46:17
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Raine!

Sorry Mala. She pissed me off too.

BTW, what did happen?



still don't know - all that I saw on the way home was what looked like a FIre Chief's car, and ambulance and a firetruck, on Whispering Pine (which is a street behind me)so I posted the question to InsideNova and was told there was a shooting and someone even PM'd me a link to the police scanner I could listen too online. I did see an chopper fly over but didn't know what it was for. And that's all I know - still trying to dig our info for other sources

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:49:33
Love this!

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:50:19
I am so sad that this is what the President must waste his time on.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:54:44
That was amazing! HE basically called the birthers carnival clowns!

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 13:56:44
Caller Dude

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:56:57
Oh, I want to give this caller a

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 13:58:44
Caller is SO right. As we have pointed out time and time again here on the Blog, OUR MEDIA is failing us. Especially our TV media.



Comment by TriSec on 04/27/2011 13:59:07
And now just reading the blog:


There is a certain attitude towards government (generally fostered by those that hate government) that government is NOT of the people, by the people, nor for the people, but instead some nefarious "Them". In the minds of these people, the government is the enemy.


I wonder how much of that is from ignorance and not paying attention? Even before I did this online business, long before I ran for public office, I always knew who was doing what in my town, state, and country.

Even today...
My ward counselor lives on the next street over; I've known him for years.
Another member of city council is in my Scout Troop. Using his connections, I'm friendly with the Mayor of this city.
Until this year, my Representative in General Court lived 2 doors down from me; the last time we visited the State House with the scouts, he tried to get us in to meet the governor between meetings (but he couldn't do it.)
(and by extension, the governor is friendly with the President, but that's more of a Kevin Bacon exercise for me.)


So, it's not "us vs. them" as far as I can see it....the true battle is between the "smart and the ignorant", or if you'd prefer, "the indifferent vs. the involved", and I fear that's one we can never win.




Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 14:01:46
They go to the Apollo, I am SO going to NY! I that place!

The last time I was there was the weekend after the WTC attacks to See David Byrne. He personally photocopied letters for everyone and left them on our seats. It was chilling, I have that letter around here still.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 14:05:50
Quote by TriSec:
And now just reading the blog:


There is a certain attitude towards government (generally fostered by those that hate government) that government is NOT of the people, by the people, nor for the people, but instead some nefarious "Them". In the minds of these people, the government is the enemy.


I wonder how much of that is from ignorance and not paying attention? Even before I did this online business, long before I ran for public office, I always knew who was doing what in my town, state, and country.

Even today...
My ward counselor lives on the next street over; I've known him for years.
Another member of city council is in my Scout Troop. Using his connections, I'm friendly with the Mayor of this city.
Until this year, my Representative in General Court lived 2 doors down from me; the last time we visited the State House with the scouts, he tried to get us in to meet the governor between meetings (but he couldn't do it.)
(and by extension, the governor is friendly with the President, but that's more of a Kevin Bacon exercise for me.)


So, it's not "us vs. them" as far as I can see it....the true battle is between the "smart and the ignorant", or if you'd prefer, "the indifferent vs. the involved", and I fear that's one we can never win.



They don't have to pay attention when the media guides people around like cattle.

This is another reason why LOCAL news is so important. Local papers, local TV. That is the biggest problem. People like you and Mala are actually personally connected, and THAT is what makes a difference.

I am still getting to know my representatives, and I am finding that most are highly accessible. My state Delegate is running for State Senator! Adam Ebbin -- he actually has meeting in people houses. How cool is that?

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 14:18:17
my state del. is the asshat Jackson Miller - the one who yells that "His city is on fire" after a domestic violence incident. I can't stand him

Comment by Scoopster on 04/27/2011 14:25:48
Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 14:37:44
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all.. it's Humpdee!

Hey Donnie Combover..

Mistah Trump?

Tax returns please?



Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 14:38:33
oh lord, idiots again

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 14:38:34
PREACH HAL!!!

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 14:39:34
Did you here what the caller said?

"She's A black and a woman."

Comment by BobR on 04/27/2011 14:53:02
Quote by Raine:
Quote by TriSec:
Morning comrades!

What's this I hear about the President caving in to the birthers today?

Won't change a thing. "It's counterfeit. We want more proof".

He re-released it today.

This is actually very nice of President Obama - this gives Trump an "out". Either Trump now agrees this is nothing and drops the issue, or he becomes even less relevant

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 14:53:38
For those wondering. @nicolesandler has not been seen on twitter nor on her FB page.

I'm not sure if she was supposed to guest for Randi today, but usually she makes some kind of announcement on her FB page.


Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:01:19
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by TriSec:
Morning comrades!

What's this I hear about the President caving in to the birthers today?

Won't change a thing. "It's counterfeit. We want more proof".

He re-released it today.

This is actually very nice of President Obama - this gives Trump an "out". Either Trump now agrees this is nothing and drops the issue, or he becomes even less relevant



I think he doubled down saying that they have to see if its real

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 15:20:16
What the FRUCK was that? OMG I need to listen to that again.


Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:22:00
Quote by Raine:
What the FRUCK was that? OMG I need to listen to that again.



what? the Pat Robertson stuff?

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:22:34
Oh Raine - InsideNova is reporting that looks like it may have involved a pellet gun

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 15:25:59
http://thinkprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/joseph-farah.gif


Trump Adviser: Even If Long-Form Birth Certificate Is Genuine, It Doesn’t Prove Anything


YES. this advisor looks like a dude that serviced Howard Hughes.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 15:27:12
Quote by wickedpam:
Oh Raine - InsideNova is reporting that looks like it may have involved a pellet gun
Oh No! those dangerous Terrorist Pellet guns?

IT kinda re-enforces what you and Inside Nova originally said.



Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 15:28:09
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
What the FRUCK was that? OMG I need to listen to that again.



what? the Pat Robertson stuff?
Yes. That was a whole fritatta of ovarian dystopia.


Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:29:36
Quote by Raine:
http://thinkprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/joseph-farah.gif


Trump Adviser: Even If Long-Form Birth Certificate Is Genuine, It Doesn’t Prove Anything


YES. this advisor looks like a dude that serviced Howard Hughes.



are we sure that's a real mustache?

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:31:24
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
What the FRUCK was that? OMG I need to listen to that again.



what? the Pat Robertson stuff?
Yes. That was a whole fritatta of ovarian dystopia.


after years and years of parts of my fam listening to him I've learned to tune him out - he is sincere in his beliefs but as a christan, I think he's completly off base, in fact he's not even in the stadium


Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:33:20
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Oh Raine - InsideNova is reporting that looks like it may have involved a pellet gun
Oh No! those dangerous Terrorist Pellet guns?

IT kinda re-enforces what you and Inside Nova originally said.



I mean I know if you get hit enough times in the right place you can possibly get nerve damage. But sheesh, she got all in a panic over this acting like a killer was roaming our alley's dodging the police and that we're all hiding him cause we're this horrible place to live.


Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:36:15
34 year old man robbed of bike, shot with pellet gun and flown out the fairfax hospital



Comment by BobR on 04/27/2011 15:39:42
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
http://thinkprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/joseph-farah.gif


Trump Adviser: Even If Long-Form Birth Certificate Is Genuine, It Doesn’t Prove Anything


YES. this advisor looks like a dude that serviced Howard Hughes.



are we sure that's a real mustache?

It looks like it was drawn on with a magic marker

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:41:00
Quote by Raine:
Quote by TriSec:
And now just reading the blog:


There is a certain attitude towards government (generally fostered by those that hate government) that government is NOT of the people, by the people, nor for the people, but instead some nefarious "Them". In the minds of these people, the government is the enemy.


I wonder how much of that is from ignorance and not paying attention? Even before I did this online business, long before I ran for public office, I always knew who was doing what in my town, state, and country.

Even today...
My ward counselor lives on the next street over; I've known him for years.
Another member of city council is in my Scout Troop. Using his connections, I'm friendly with the Mayor of this city.
Until this year, my Representative in General Court lived 2 doors down from me; the last time we visited the State House with the scouts, he tried to get us in to meet the governor between meetings (but he couldn't do it.)
(and by extension, the governor is friendly with the President, but that's more of a Kevin Bacon exercise for me.)


So, it's not "us vs. them" as far as I can see it....the true battle is between the "smart and the ignorant", or if you'd prefer, "the indifferent vs. the involved", and I fear that's one we can never win.



They don't have to pay attention when the media guides people around like cattle.

This is another reason why LOCAL news is so important. Local papers, local TV. That is the biggest problem. People like you and Mala are actually personally connected, and THAT is what makes a difference.

I am still getting to know my representatives, and I am finding that most are highly accessible. My state Delegate is running for State Senator! Adam Ebbin -- he actually has meeting in people houses. How cool is that?



Tri - I wish people were more interst in getting the facts of what's going on around them - instead they only want to run on gossip.


Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:41:55
Quote by BobR:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
http://thinkprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/joseph-farah.gif


Trump Adviser: Even If Long-Form Birth Certificate Is Genuine, It Doesn’t Prove Anything


YES. this advisor looks like a dude that serviced Howard Hughes.



are we sure that's a real mustache?

It looks like it was drawn on with a magic marker



It does! Its darker then his hair! I bet he combs it with masscara

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 15:42:00
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Oh Raine - InsideNova is reporting that looks like it may have involved a pellet gun
Oh No! those dangerous Terrorist Pellet guns?

IT kinda re-enforces what you and Inside Nova originally said.



I mean I know if you get hit enough times in the right place you can possibly get nerve damage. But sheesh, she got all in a panic over this acting like a killer was roaming our alley's dodging the police and that we're all hiding him cause we're this horrible place to live.
Exactly. Perhaps she should be presented with such information? (I have noticed she suddenly went quiet...)

Chrystal is indicative of so many people in this nation. They don;t realize what they are really saying. It's filled with low level bigotry and a justification to let fear run their opinions as opposed to those who would wait for facts.


Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 15:42:58
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
http://thinkprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/joseph-farah.gif


Trump Adviser: Even If Long-Form Birth Certificate Is Genuine, It Doesn’t Prove Anything


YES. this advisor looks like a dude that serviced Howard Hughes.



are we sure that's a real mustache?

It looks like it was drawn on with a magic marker



It does! Its darker then his hair! I bet he combs it with masscara
I think he got Tan Tips from Boner.

He looks like he is back from the past.


Comment by Scoopster on 04/27/2011 15:43:43
Code Name: THE STACHE

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:47:46
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Oh Raine - InsideNova is reporting that looks like it may have involved a pellet gun
Oh No! those dangerous Terrorist Pellet guns?

IT kinda re-enforces what you and Inside Nova originally said.



I mean I know if you get hit enough times in the right place you can possibly get nerve damage. But sheesh, she got all in a panic over this acting like a killer was roaming our alley's dodging the police and that we're all hiding him cause we're this horrible place to live.
Exactly. Perhaps she should be presented with such information? (I have noticed she suddenly went quiet...)

Chrystal is indicative of so many people in this nation. They don;t realize what they are really saying. It's filled with low level bigotry and a justification to let fear run their opinions as opposed to those who would wait for facts.


Fearful is not a way to live in a community

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 15:48:26
Quote by Scoopster:
Code Name: THE STACHE



Comment by livingonli on 04/27/2011 15:50:31
Good day everyone. So tired and just 3 days to vacation.

Comment by Scoopster on 04/27/2011 15:52:35
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Scoopster:
Code Name: THE STACHE




Comment by BobR on 04/27/2011 16:02:10
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Oh Raine - InsideNova is reporting that looks like it may have involved a pellet gun
Oh No! those dangerous Terrorist Pellet guns?

IT kinda re-enforces what you and Inside Nova originally said.



I mean I know if you get hit enough times in the right place you can possibly get nerve damage. But sheesh, she got all in a panic over this acting like a killer was roaming our alley's dodging the police and that we're all hiding him cause we're this horrible place to live.
Exactly. Perhaps she should be presented with such information? (I have noticed she suddenly went quiet...)

Chrystal is indicative of so many people in this nation. They don;t realize what they are really saying. It's filled with low level bigotry and a justification to let fear run their opinions as opposed to those who would wait for facts.

"The neighborhood has gone downhill" - Translation: Non-whites are moving in.

Comment by livingonli on 04/27/2011 16:07:11
I think we have finally pegged the birthers as just a bunch of racists who don't like the fact that according to them, an n-word is president.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 16:11:45
Quote by Scoopster:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Scoopster:
Code Name: THE STACHE







Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 16:17:40
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Oh Raine - InsideNova is reporting that looks like it may have involved a pellet gun
Oh No! those dangerous Terrorist Pellet guns?

IT kinda re-enforces what you and Inside Nova originally said.



I mean I know if you get hit enough times in the right place you can possibly get nerve damage. But sheesh, she got all in a panic over this acting like a killer was roaming our alley's dodging the police and that we're all hiding him cause we're this horrible place to live.
Exactly. Perhaps she should be presented with such information? (I have noticed she suddenly went quiet...)

Chrystal is indicative of so many people in this nation. They don;t realize what they are really saying. It's filled with low level bigotry and a justification to let fear run their opinions as opposed to those who would wait for facts.

"The neighborhood has gone downhill" - Translation: Non-whites are moving in.



that's the vibe I get from her

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 16:18:47
Quote by BobR:
"The neighborhood has gone downhill" - Translation: Non-whites are moving in.


Isn't that Ironic?



Comment by Mondobubba on 04/27/2011 16:19:13
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
http://thinkprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/joseph-farah.gif


Trump Adviser: Even If Long-Form Birth Certificate Is Genuine, It Doesn’t Prove Anything


YES. this advisor looks like a dude that serviced Howard Hughes.



are we sure that's a real mustache?

It looks like it was drawn on with a magic marker



It does! Its darker then his hair! I bet he combs it with masscara
I think he got Tan Tips from Boner.

He looks like he is back from the past.



You know I can tell you exactly the last time I saw a mustache like that, DuPont Circle, Washington, DC 1982. The last gasp of the gay clone look.

Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/27/2011 16:23:54
It's not just the red states that are trying to restrict union bargaining rights.

Differences here is that it concerns health care costs only (for now), and Democrats are the ones that voted for it. Not sure if this will pass the Senate or if Gov Patrick would sign it.

Comment by Mondobubba on 04/27/2011 16:32:39
Oh, about The Stache, he looks like the old Brawny paper towel guy.

Brawny Man

Comment by m-hadley on 04/27/2011 16:36:11
Excellent post, BobR,
I just wanted to add another component to the GOP strategy to watch out for and it is this: (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/27/opinion/27wed1.html?_r=1&hp) with this gem included: "Texas bill, so vital that Gov. Rick Perry declared it emergency legislation, would also reject student IDs, but would allow anyone with a handgun license to vote." Utter and complete bullsh*t and the sooner we call them on this the better our chances of defeating these horrible bills that are balnketing the country. Thanks for keeping the good fight alive!
mfaye

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 16:37:31
Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh, about The Stache, he looks like the old Brawny paper towel guy.

Brawny Man



I was thinking Doug Henning without the long hair

Comment by Mondobubba on 04/27/2011 16:43:01
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/27/2011 16:44:13
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh, about The Stache, he looks like the old Brawny paper towel guy.

Brawny Man



I was thinking Doug Henning without the long hair


That too! The power of illusion! :mystical hand gestures:

Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/27/2011 16:50:24
Obama should have just let the idiot birfers stew in their own juices rather than cave in to them.

The number of people who were convinced by this I can probably count on one hand.

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 16:53:15
Raine - jeez and now she's still bad mouthing the communtiy in another thread with story attached. - this woman is an negative idiot who only wants other people to do things for her

Comment by Scoopster on 04/27/2011 16:59:08
Comment by BobR on 04/27/2011 17:05:02
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Obama should have just let the idiot birfers stew in their own juices rather than cave in to them.

The number of people who were convinced by this I can probably count on one hand.

I dunno - I think it makes them look even more stupid (ie: marginalized) and Obama look more magnanimous

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:07:48
Regarding Nicole:
I just spoke to a source close to the situation and $25.00 was already posted for her bail. She's not out yet. Since the town hall was on private property, the police were allowed to arrest her on a trumped up charge. She was pushed by the cop to get out of the building while she was trying to leave. He arrested her for daring to ask a question from the audience. If it had been in a public building there would have been no grounds to ask her to leave. West only answered pre-approved questions. What a cowardly move by Rep. Allen West's people.
Link to story.



Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:08:54

Well howdy do. Bitch. (yeah I said it, I can.)

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 17:09:19
oh lord, now he's adopted and its not a real bc

Comment by TriSec on 04/27/2011 17:12:16
Quote by wickedpam:
oh lord, now he's adopted and its not a real bc


*hackles raised*

Don't go there. Don't.




Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:14:16
Quote by wickedpam:
oh lord, now he's adopted and its not a real bc
WHAT? who are you listening to? Did a caller say that?




Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:15:07
Quote by TriSec:
Quote by wickedpam:
oh lord, now he's adopted and its not a real bc


*hackles raised*

Don't go there. Don't.


It's about time that you make a call or 2 Tri.

This is getting too fucking entrenched in racism.




Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 17:15:09
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
oh lord, now he's adopted and its not a real bc
WHAT? who are you listening to? Did a caller say that?





Thom - the birther lawyer from NC

Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 17:18:20
Phillip someone

Comment by TriSec on 04/27/2011 17:23:06
Well, the rules are different for international adoptions anyway. Javi could never be President. But he can be a Senator!

(And in a side note....Henry Kissinger was veep, right? So what happens in case of Presidential Succession....could he have served, or would somebody else have to?)




Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:24:43
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Well, the rules are different for international adoptions anyway. Javi could never be President. But he can be a Senator!

(And in a side note....Henry Kissinger was veep, right? So what happens in case of Presidential Succession....could he have served, or would somebody else have to?)



Kissinger was never VP.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:25:30
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Well, the rules are different for international adoptions anyway. Javi could never be President. But he can be a Senator!

(And in a side note....Henry Kissinger was veep, right? So what happens in case of Presidential Succession....could he have served, or would somebody else have to?)



Kissinger was never VP.
SoS.


Comment by TriSec on 04/27/2011 17:26:24
BTW, hook me up. Where does everybody listen to Momma and Thom these days? I can get the StephStream, but I never remember my password and end up resetting every time. Might help in getting back into things if I actually listened to Momma again.

I'm rather fond of the BBC at 1300 GMT (That's 9am EDT), so I'd have to flip a coin on that one.


Comment by Mondobubba on 04/27/2011 17:32:43
Comment by Scoopster on 04/27/2011 17:36:33
Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:44:19
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BTW, hook me up. Where does everybody listen to Momma and Thom these days? I can get the StephStream, but I never remember my password and end up resetting every time. Might help in getting back into things if I actually listened to Momma again.

I'm rather fond of the BBC at 1300 GMT (That's 9am EDT), so I'd have to flip a coin on that one.
Listen over at Progressive 1090 KPTK or Chicago I stream them on Itunes.


Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:45:43
Comment by BobR on 04/27/2011 17:46:24
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Well howdy do. Bitch. (yeah I said it, I can.)

It lists the race of the FATHER as "African", because HE WAS FROM AFRICA. It does NOT say "African-American", which is what Oily Taints is implying.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:48:19
His Mustache is an anchor baby.




Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:50:49
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Well howdy do. Bitch. (yeah I said it, I can.)

It lists the race of the FATHER as "African", because HE WAS FROM AFRICA. It does NOT say "African-American", which is what Oily Taints is implying.
Oily Taint needs to STFU with regard to who an American is. She's lucky she's still allowed to be here, if you ask me. Does anyone even know if she has a paper showig she is a citizen?

When asshats say things like this it really pisses me off. They might as well say that BOTH of my parents are not Americans.


Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:52:49
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His Mustache is an anchor baby.


That said, THIS is the One that TRump sent to Hawai -- you know to find the information that he no longer wants to talk about.

The Donald should pay him for his services, the hospital and for his stach.


Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:55:47
Comment by Scoopster on 04/27/2011 17:57:52
Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 17:59:59
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Quote by Raine:

Well howdy do. Bitch. (yeah I said it, I can.)

It lists the race of the FATHER as "African", because HE WAS FROM AFRICA. It does NOT say "African-American", which is what Oily Taints is implying.
I find it amazing that a failed dentist from Russia is trying to teach america about African history.

Bobber, despite my snark earlier, you made a very very good point. I who the hell is this woman to say "back in those days" like she was some student of history? She wasn't a student of history, she is trying to perpetuate racist ideas.


Comment by TriSec on 04/27/2011 18:03:35
My solution still prevails...if Oily can't show the same level of documentation that she's demanded of the President....well, off to Siberia with you!



Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/27/2011 18:14:06
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My solution still prevails...if Oily can't show the same level of documentation that she's demanded of the President....well, off to Siberia with you!



Nah. Let's celebrate the flight of that brave cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin by shoving her out an air lock.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 18:18:43
Nicole is out of JAil. She was Maced first.

I truly wish she had not compared herself to Manning, but I really hate what she went thru.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 18:54:02
NICOLE is on Thom NOW~!


Comment by TriSec on 04/27/2011 19:15:54
Life imitates art today...SETI Institute suspends search.

Now, if only that signal from Vega made it here in time...

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 19:32:12
Oh Frucking good god. Those on twitter search this: http://twitter.com/#!/search/Raine1967%20nautilus55

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 19:35:03
Nicole coming up on Randi.



Comment by Mondobubba on 04/27/2011 19:44:30
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Oh Frucking good god. Those on twitter search this: http://twitter.com/#!/search/Raine1967%20nautilus55


Will someone please explain to me how a republic and a democracy are mutually exclusive?

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 19:47:44
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Oh Frucking good god. Those on twitter search this: http://twitter.com/#!/search/Raine1967%20nautilus55


Will someone please explain to me how a republic and a democracy are mutually exclusive?
I am too stupid to do so...



Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 19:51:50
I really hope people are listening to Randi.




Comment by wickedpam on 04/27/2011 19:57:04
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Oh Frucking good god. Those on twitter search this: http://twitter.com/#!/search/Raine1967%20nautilus55


Will someone please explain to me how a republic and a democracy are mutually exclusive?
I am too stupid to do so...




and again - oh lord what is up with these people

Comment by Mondobubba on 04/27/2011 20:10:19
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Oh Frucking good god. Those on twitter search this: http://twitter.com/#!/search/Raine1967%20nautilus55


Will someone please explain to me how a republic and a democracy are mutually exclusive?
I am too stupid to do so...



Cause your a painter and didn't do 12 years of post secondary education (little or none of which were in history, liberal arts, economics or polisci I would wager)!

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 20:12:45
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Oh Frucking good god. Those on twitter search this: http://twitter.com/#!/search/Raine1967%20nautilus55


Will someone please explain to me how a republic and a democracy are mutually exclusive?
I am too stupid to do so...



Cause your a painter and didn't do 12 years of post secondary education (little or none of which were in history, liberal arts, economics or polisci I would wager)!
You do realize, that person is SELF EMPLOYED. Thus, he/she is FAR smarter than me.




Comment by Mondobubba on 04/27/2011 20:23:32
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Oh Frucking good god. Those on twitter search this: http://twitter.com/#!/search/Raine1967%20nautilus55


Will someone please explain to me how a republic and a democracy are mutually exclusive?
I am too stupid to do so...



Cause your a painter and didn't do 12 years of post secondary education (little or none of which were in history, liberal arts, economics or polisci I would wager)!
You do realize, that person is SELF EMPLOYED. Thus, he/she is FAR smarter than me.




Oh clearly! Gosh how could I mere mortal expect to understand that this wonderful, shining example of a Randian producer is our societal better.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 20:23:54
She doesn't even know how to mock. Wow, people consider this presidential material? This is a woman who makes Snooki look smart.



Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 20:58:10
I'm hearing a rumbling...

Huckabee is not running for President. looking for a confirmation.

Comment by BobR on 04/27/2011 21:01:22
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Quote by Raine:
Oh Frucking good god. Those on twitter search this: http://twitter.com/#!/search/Raine1967%20nautilus55


Will someone please explain to me how a republic and a democracy are mutually exclusive?
I am too stupid to do so...



Cause your a painter and didn't do 12 years of post secondary education (little or none of which were in history, liberal arts, economics or polisci I would wager)!
You do realize, that person is SELF EMPLOYED. Thus, he/she is FAR smarter than me.




Oh clearly! Gosh how could I mere mortal expect to understand that this wonderful, shining example of a Randian producer is our societal better.

This is why I don't like to try to have a conversation on Twitter. It's not designed for that. It's impossible to put together a set of cohesive arguments in 160 characters a pop. It would've been a simple matter to ream that douchebag a new one.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 21:57:00
This is awesome -- awesome I tell you! Get to the end.

seriously, the racists will never be satisfied that an american black man is actually smarter than them and smart enough to be president.

Comment by livingonli on 04/27/2011 21:58:11
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My solution still prevails...if Oily can't show the same level of documentation that she's demanded of the President....well, off to Siberia with you!



Nah. Let's celebrate the flight of that brave cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin by shoving her out an air lock.

Me Likee that idea.

Comment by Raine on 04/27/2011 22:07:04
I just checked the official web site for Kapiolani Maternity & Gynecological Hospital and according to the information there, the name of the hospital at the time of his birth should have been Kauikeolani Children's Hospital. According to the web site the name didn't change to Kapiolani Maternity & Gynecological Hospital until Kauikeolani Children's Hospital merged with Kapi‘olani Maternity Home in 1978. So how could his official long form birth certificate that was generated in 1961 have the name of the hospital that wasn't created until 1978?

This purported 'full' certificate is clearly a FAKE . . . which most any second-rate forgerer could replicate or create. There's a lot of discrepancies . . . and evidence of a "layering" technique in part to create this FORGERY. The thing about D. Trump that I really appreciate is his courage to actually pursue the truth. It seems like the politicians that SHOULD pursue this lie are utterly intimidated by the "P C Crowd" and the TV media. A plague upon all of those collaborators! (a descriptive word that became "fighting words" in the early 1940s).
But this is my Fave:

After reading up, and looking at all the conspiracies, there is one clear point that proves this is fake. The fact that the "M" in Male does not curve with the line under it. I would love a lefty to tell me why this is not the ultimate smoking gun.
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/barack-obama/birth-obama-certer-movement-098513?page=3

Comment by livingonli on 04/28/2011 02:21:31
Orly Taitz puts the batshit in batshit crazy.