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Given today's culture though, I doubt the electorate is ready to wait a long time for anything.
Remember that FDR was elected in 1932....by the eve of WWII, 7 years later, we were only on the road to recovery, but not there yet. Fortunately much of what he did made the production victory of WWII possible.
In the 'instant gratification' era, I wonder how patient America will be for a recovery?
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At the end of the day, these three things matter:
Is there food on the table?
Do my kids have a warm, safe place to sleep tonight?
Am I going to work tomorrow?
The party that can deliver that will remain in power or win the next election. It's that simple.
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Given today's culture though, I doubt the electorate is ready to wait a long time for anything.
Remember that FDR was elected in 1932....by the eve of WWII, 7 years later, we were only on the road to recovery, but not there yet. Fortunately much of what he did made the production victory of WWII possible.
In the 'instant gratification' era, I wonder how patient America will be for a recovery?
That's been my nagging concern as well...
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And in TriSec's Idle Thought of the Day, I am wondering why one of Microsoft's fonts is named "Trebuchet MS"....
Isn't a Trebuchet this beast?
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The eternal Flame of hope for the GOP... LIterally.
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so poor people shouldn't have houses and there should be no regulations on anything :scratchhead:
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The eternal Flame of hope for the GOP... LIterally.
They've been "taking orders" for a whole week and a half something tells me its going to get a long 2-8years for them
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The eternal Flame of hope for the GOP... LIterally.
They've been "taking orders" for a whole week and a half something tells me its going to get a long 2-8years for them
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The eternal Flame of hope for the GOP... LIterally.
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The eternal Flame of hope for the GOP... LIterally.
What?
That's not The Onion?
They really built a monument and lit an eternal flame to celebrate their takeover in 1994?
Time to blow that out, methinks.
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What?
That's not The Onion?
They really built a monument and lit an eternal flame to celebrate their takeover in 1994?
Time to blow that out, methinks.
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I didn't know that either. Amazing huh? The GOP ego knows no boundries.
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I just sent this message to Steph ( and I mean it - haruuumph :rage:)
Enough with the bi-partisanship! In the current Stimulus Package, Democrats gave up birth control for poor people (a move that would save loads of money, never mind unnecessary abortions - I thought that the GOP loathed abortions - guess not). Dems also included over 40 billion dollars of non-stimulating tax cuts against their better judgment and against all advice from noted economists worth any salt. Why did they do these things? Just to get the Republicans to go along with the Bill and what thanks did they get for making these concessions? Nothing, Nada, Zero, Zilch - not one freaking Republican voted for the Stimulus Bill. So I say why consult and court the GOP? All they are about is obstruction - "No" seems to be their only answer.
Cheers,
mfaye
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I just sent this message to Steph ( and I mean it - haruuumph :rage:)
Enough with the bi-partisanship! In the current Stimulus Package, Democrats gave up birth control for poor people (a move that would save loads of money, never mind unnecessary abortions - I thought that the GOP loathed abortions - guess not). Dems also included over 40 billion dollars of non-stimulating tax cuts against their better judgment and against all advice from noted economists worth any salt. Why did they do these things? Just to get the Republicans to go along with the Bill and what thanks did they get for making these concessions? Nothing, Nada, Zero, Zilch - not one freaking Republican voted for the Stimulus Bill. So I say why consult and court the GOP? All they are about is obstruction - "No" seems to be their only answer.
Cheers,
mfaye
I have a feeling that this sucker is NOT going to pass in the Senate...
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has anyone done the stephspace stuff?
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Morning all... forgive me if I'm a bit distracted from the goings on in the world. I'm too busy kowtowing to a pushy ad agency owner bitching about why I resized his gargantuan graphics, and trying my best not to call him and shout into the phone BECAUSE YOU CAN'T READ THE INSTRUCTIONS I SENT ON THE DIMENSIONS!
:boom:
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Morning all... forgive me if I'm a bit distracted from the goings on in the world. I'm too busy kowtowing to a pushy ad agency owner bitching about why I resized his gargantuan graphics, and trying my best not to call him and shout into the phone BECAUSE YOU CAN'T READ THE INSTRUCTIONS I SENT ON THE DIMENSIONS!
:boom:
Hang in there Scoop,
Sounds like it is best to keep your cool :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Quote by TriSec:
Given today's culture though, I doubt the electorate is ready to wait a long time for anything.
Remember that FDR was elected in 1932....by the eve of WWII, 7 years later, we were only on the road to recovery, but not there yet. Fortunately much of what he did made the production victory of WWII possible.
In the 'instant gratification' era, I wonder how patient America will be for a recovery?
Quote by Raine:I didn't know that either. Amazing huh? The GOP ego knows no boundries.Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
The eternal Flame of hope for the GOP... LIterally.
What?
That's not The Onion?
They really built a monument and lit an eternal flame to celebrate their takeover in 1994?
Time to blow that out, methinks.
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has anyone done the stephspace stuff?
Mala,
I signed up, but I'm not sure why. I can barely keep up with my FaceCrack page and the MySpace. I guess I do ocassionally post to the live blog, so that is why I signed up, but as far as I can tell it is just one more "social networking" page to maintain.
:P
Cheers,
mfaye :hug:
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Morning all. Slept late - rather, stayed in bed. Having trouble with the whole "sleep" thing these days.
:yawn:
Maybe I'll get some shut-eye at work today. :p
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Call me crazy... but isn't the Alfalfa club, kinda Elitist?
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If that peanut plant did send salmonella tainted products willingly they should be put out of business. Just saw it mentioned again on the news.
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all hail Random!
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Call me crazy... but isn't the Alfalfa club, kinda Elitist?
Ther eis a little snippet in here about WHY she started Sarah Pac.
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Call me crazy... but isn't the Alfalfa club, kinda Elitist?
Ther eis a little snippet in here about WHY she started Sarah Pac.
Not only is the Alfalfa Club elitist, but it is also a racist club. Their annual banquet honors Robert E. Lee... Need I say more? Dubya spoke at this annual event every year of his presiduncy.
:rage:
Cheers,
mfaye :P
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Please tell me there is a way to find the Thom and Plumber interview?
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Please tell me there is a way to find the Thom and Plumber interview?
I think green 960 does free podcasts.
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Please tell me there is a way to find the Thom and Plumber interview?
I think green 960 does free podcasts.
Hm...was it funny?
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Please tell me there is a way to find the Thom and Plumber interview?
I think green 960 does free podcasts.
Hm...was it funny?
I found it to be quite humorous.
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Please tell me there is a way to find the Thom and Plumber interview?
I think green 960 does free podcasts.
Hm...was it funny?
I found it to be quite humorous.
what transpired?
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HOw are people not ready for the Cable switch?!?! They've only been talking about for.....a year?
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Tri you posted something about Challenger over to the Facebook Mosheen a few day back for which I thank you. I found out today is the 30th anniversary of another tragedy, sadly one that has repeated itself several time since then.
January 29, 1979 was the day Brenda Spencer picked up the rifle she was given for Christmas and started shoot kids at Cleveland Elementary in San Diego. When ask why she was doing it she said, "I don't like Mondays."
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Tri you posted something about Challenger over to the Facebook Mosheen a few day back for which I thank you. I found out today is the 30th anniversary of another tragedy, sadly one that has repeated itself several time since then.
January 29, 1979 was the day Brenda Spencer picked up the rifle she was given for Christmas and started shoot kids at Cleveland Elementary in San Diego. When ask why she was doing it she said, "I don't like Mondays."
Hence the inspiration for this tune, that isn't Elvis Costello but sounds a lot like him.
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Hey Scoop They Might Be Giants, Providence. Friday.
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Hey Scoop They Might Be Giants, Providence. Friday.
Dude we must be on some weird wavelength, cause I just finished writing this.. :lol:
And tickets sold out for that show before I could get 'em.. curses!
Quote by Raine:Why Is Obama going to this thing?Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:
Call me crazy... but isn't the Alfalfa club, kinda Elitist?
Ther eis a little snippet in here about WHY she started Sarah Pac.
Not only is the Alfalfa Club elitist, but it is also a racist club. Their annual banquet honors Robert E. Lee... Need I say more? Dubya spoke at this annual event every year of his presiduncy.
:rage:
Cheers,
mfaye :P
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Call me crazy... but isn't the Alfalfa club, kinda Elitist?
Ther eis a little snippet in here about WHY she started Sarah Pac.
Not only is the Alfalfa Club elitist, but it is also a racist club. Their annual banquet honors Robert E. Lee... Need I say more? Dubya spoke at this annual event every year of his presiduncy.
:rage:
Cheers,
mfaye :P
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I didn't know - is Obama speaking to these rich bigots?
Please fill me in... Thank mucho.
Cheers,
mfaye
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she will attend an exclusive club dinner in Washington this weekend because it will offer her an audience with President Obama.
In an impromptu meeting with reporters Wednesday outside the governor's mansion, Palin also detailed reasons why she's started her own political action committee and laughed off suggestions that she's in line for an $11 million book deal.
Palin said she is participating in outside events, like this weekend's Alfalfa Club dinner, strictly to promote Alaska's interests as its governor.
"The Alfalfa dinner, yes, in fact that's because President Obama is scheduled to be there," Palin said. "And how often will I have an opportunity to have dinner with the president? I will take up that offer to do so."
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:grumble: I just got a warning from the admins at El Diablo Naranja for "ratings abuse".
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Joan Walsh on Dick Army
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BTW high all. My insomnia is back! Didn't get to sleep until like 5:wacko:! Plus I have been doing job stuff since I got up around 11:30. Suddenly there are tons of DBA jobs on Monster and Careerbuilder.![]()
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Call me crazy... but isn't the Alfalfa club, kinda Elitist?
Ther eis a little snippet in here about WHY she started Sarah Pac.
Not only is the Alfalfa Club elitist, but it is also a racist club. Their annual banquet honors Robert E. Lee... Need I say more? Dubya spoke at this annual event every year of his presiduncy.
:rage:
Cheers,
mfaye :P
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I didn't know - is Obama speaking to these rich bigots?
Please fill me in... Thank mucho.
Cheers,
mfayeNow, as I understand it, most presidents go to this event... I find it amazing that they only started allowing Blacks in the club in the 70's....Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she will attend an exclusive club dinner in Washington this weekend because it will offer her an audience with President Obama.
In an impromptu meeting with reporters Wednesday outside the governor's mansion, Palin also detailed reasons why she's started her own political action committee and laughed off suggestions that she's in line for an $11 million book deal.
Palin said she is participating in outside events, like this weekend's Alfalfa Club dinner, strictly to promote Alaska's interests as its governor.
"The Alfalfa dinner, yes, in fact that's because President Obama is scheduled to be there," Palin said. "And how often will I have an opportunity to have dinner with the president? I will take up that offer to do so."
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Oooops Raine,
Forgive me for not reading your post thoroughly![]()
:gobama:
Sen. John Kerry says Democrats should ignore Republicans’ demands about the stimulus plan if they’re going to vote against it anyway.
Reacting to Wednesday night’s vote in the House — where not a single GOP member supported the stimulus package — Kerry told Politico that “if Republicans aren’t prepared to vote for it, I don’t think we should be giving up things, where I think the money can be spent more effectively.”
“If they’re not going to vote for it, let’s go with a plan that we think is going to work.”
The Massachusetts Democrat and 2004 presidential candidate suggested tossing some of the tax provisions in the stimulus that the GOP requested. “Those aren’t job creators immediately, and even in the longer term they’re not necessarily. We’ve seen that policy for the last eight years,” he said.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell painted a downright dismal view of the state of his party Thursday afternoon, telling Republican National Committee members the GOP is in grave danger of being marginalized to a regional party.
"We’re all concerned about the fact that the very wealthy and the very poor, the most and least educated, and a majority of minority voters, seem to have more or less stopped paying attention to us," the Kansas Republican said on the second day of the four-day gathering.
"And we should be concerned that, as a result of all this, the Republican Party seems to be slipping into a position of being more of a regional party than a national one.
"In politics there's a name for a regional party, it's called a minority party," said McConnell.
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Whiny babies. I cannot BELIEVE the hubris of these cowards.
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has anyone done the stephspace stuff?
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If that peanut plant did send salmonella tainted products willingly they should be put out of business. Just saw it mentioned again on the news.
I heard on the news that the entire town where the plant is located relies on the plant for the economy. Shutting down the plant would devastate the town.
I would rather see those in charge get penalized and fired, and the plant allowed to continue after the problems are resolved.
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If that peanut plant did send salmonella tainted products willingly they should be put out of business. Just saw it mentioned again on the news.
I heard on the news that the entire town where the plant is located relies on the plant for the economy. Shutting down the plant would devastate the town.
I would rather see those in charge get penalized and fired, and the plant allowed to continue after the problems are resolved.
I'd rather force-feed those responsible the tainted peanut butter.
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:grumble: I just got a warning from the admins at El Diablo Naranja for "ratings abuse".
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Funniest.David.Sirota.Column.Ever!
The cult of Gozar in alive and well in Denver.
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Funniest.David.Sirota.Column.Ever!
The cult of Gozar in alive and well in Denver.
:spit:
wow, I just got a whole new perspective on Denver...
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:grumble: I just got a warning from the admins at El Diablo Naranja for "ratings abuse".
I was trying to get people to drop the Israel=Nazis and Hamas=Nazis and This War=Holocaust analogies and a couple Zionist idiots reported me claiming I had a personal vendetta.
So I wrote a bit of a scatching email to kos telling him if he didn't want the users of his website to moderate it then I wanted my status revoked.
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: wanders aimlessly into blog :