rushmc 23 #26 May 31, 2007 My panties are not in a bunch - It's just like hearing the same bad song over and over again. It gets old. Well, get over it!"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,490 #27 May 31, 2007 QuoteI think he could do all right as president, but doesn't he have health problems? Cancer?? I thought I read something a while back about that? Lymphoma. It is not among the severe kinds. His doctors tell him it's better to have what he has than to have diabetes. Thompson received the diagnosis two and half years ago during a check-up. He says he hasn't been sick a day since. He would not have known of the illness but for the check-up. Thompson says the cancer is in remission. Should that change, there are drugs that can throw it back into remission.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #28 May 31, 2007 Quote Quote I think he could do all right as president, but doesn't he have health problems? Cancer?? I thought I read something a while back about that? Lymphoma. It is not among the severe kinds. His doctors tell him it's better to have what he has than to have diabetes. Thompson received the diagnosis two and half years ago during a check-up. He says he hasn't been sick a day since. He would not have known of the illness but for the check-up. Thompson says the cancer is in remission. Should that change, there are drugs that can throw it back into remission. Good to know that... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #29 May 31, 2007 Oh, for goodness sakes, if nobody else will say it I will... CLINTON GOT A BLOWJOB! There! Now can we get back to the actual subject of the thread?? Thank You. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #30 May 31, 2007 Let me ask you a hypothetical question. What do you think America would do if Canadian soldiers were firing dozens of missiles every day into Buffalo, N.Y.? What do you think our response would be if Mexican troops for two years had launched daily rocket attacks on San Diego -- and bragged about it? I can tell you, our response would look nothing like Israel's restrained and pinpoint reactions to daily missile attacks from Gaza. We would use whatever means necessary to win the war. There would likely be numerous casualties on our enemy's side, but we would rightfully hold those who attacked us responsible. More than 1,300 rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza since Palestinians were given control two years ago. Israelis, however, have gone to incredible lengths to stop the war against them without harming Palestinian non-combatants. But make no mistake, Israel is at war. The elected Hamas government regularly repeats its official promise to destroy Israel entirely and replace it with an Islamic state. Hamas openly took credit for killing one woman and wounding dozens more last week alone. The Palestinian strategy is to purposely target and kill Israeli civilians. Then, when Israel goes after those launching the attacks, Palestinians claim to be the victims. If Palestinian civilians aren't hurt in the Israeli attacks, they stage injuries and deaths. Too often, they garner sympathy and support from a gullible or anti-Semitic media in the international community. Israelis, themselves, are often incapable of facing the damage they inflict in self-defense. Knowing this, Islamic extremists are using their own populations as human shields. I'm beginning to wonder how much longer this vicious plot will work though. International sympathy for Palestinians has diminished as the same Islamofascist extremists have brought havoc to Madrid, Bali, Somalia, London and elsewhere. More importantly, Israelis themselves are suffering so badly, they may be on the verge of losing their sympathy for the people who have sworn to kill them. Imagine what it would be like to live, knowing that a rocket could fall on you or your children at any minute. Half of those who live nearest to Gaza have fled their homes. Those remaining are traumatized by daily warning sirens and explosions. The irony is that Israel has the military might to easily win the war that is being waged against them today. They haven't used that might, in the past, out of compassion for Palestinian civilians and because it could trigger a wider regional conflict. That balance of power is about to change, though. If Iran develops nuclear weapons, the very existence of this tiny nation of Israel will be threatened. The Iranian regime has left little doubt that it intends to see Israel "wiped off the map.” Hamas is using the same language, not coincidentally, and has announced it will begin launching missiles into Israel from the West Bank too. If the world doesn't act to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions, it must be prepared for the consequences of Israel defending itself. posted by Fred Dalton Thompson on 5/30/2007 5:38:37 PM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,490 #31 May 31, 2007 I find that to be a very pragmatic discourse.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #32 May 31, 2007 Quote >"But nowadays, his character, judgment etc doesn't have much to do with whether or not he is electable."Clinton proved this quote to be true Actually, it was proven true long before Clinton took office, and it was reaffirmed in 2000 and 2004. Hands-up, who thinks GWB has demonstrated sound judgement or impeccable character? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #33 May 31, 2007 Personally, I don't think we can handle the financial deficits of another actor playing the role of President. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #34 May 31, 2007 Quote >"But nowadays, his character, judgment etc doesn't have much to do with whether or not he is electable."Clinton proved this quote to be true You're kidding, right? No way can any sane human make that sort of a comment about Clinton and intelligently support Bush. I'll take Clinton's character over the entire Bush family. I didn't vote for Clinton, BTW. It's a mistake I'll never repeat. Bush chased me from being a conservative to being a "liberal" (still very conservative, but I'd like to see Bush impeached and then shot for treason. With unlikely luck he'll be tried in a world court for war crimes). Fred Thompson doesn't have big oil up his ass, he hasn't spent the last 7 years setting up his retirement package with millions of $$ in kickbacks as Bush has. But he *is* a Republican. That used to mean something good. Now it mostly means "lack of character" IMO. Hopefully his career as a character coupled with his career as a Senator along with life's experiences, have groomed him to be a good man first, and President second. I know him to be a good man, but I don't know if he can manage being President. America has apexed; we need a *great* leader to help maintain us at some higher level of world prosperity and image. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #35 May 31, 2007 Quote Quote >"But nowadays, his character, judgment etc doesn't have much to do with whether or not he is electable."Clinton proved this quote to be true You're kidding, right? No way can any sane human make that sort of a comment about Clinton and intelligently support Bush. I'll take Clinton's character over the entire Bush family. I didn't vote for Clinton, BTW. It's a mistake I'll never repeat. Bush chased me from being a conservative to being a "liberal" (still very conservative, but I'd like to see Bush impeached and then shot for treason. With unlikely luck he'll be tried in a world court for war crimes). Fred Thompson doesn't have big oil up his ass, he hasn't spent the last 7 years setting up his retirement package with millions of $$ in kickbacks as Bush has. But he *is* a Republican. That used to mean something good. Now it mostly means "lack of character" IMO. Hopefully his career as a character coupled with his career as a Senator along with life's experiences, have groomed him to be a good man first, and President second. I know him to be a good man, but I don't know if he can manage being President. America has apexed; we need a *great* leader to help maintain us at some higher level of world prosperity and image. No, not kidding"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #36 May 31, 2007 I feel very sorry for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #37 May 31, 2007 QuoteWhy smear him?....read up and then open your mouth... The man is decent enough that it makes you wonder how he ever got elected. BTW he was not voted from office, he retired after the untimely death of his daughter. Smear? I said he was an actor ...card carrying, as a matter of fact. If you want to help him, stop giving him your endorsement.----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #38 May 31, 2007 Quote Quote Why smear him?....read up and then open your mouth... The man is decent enough that it makes you wonder how he ever got elected. BTW he was not voted from office, he retired after the untimely death of his daughter. If you want to help him, stop endorsing him. Oh snap!! -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #39 May 31, 2007 Quote I feel very sorry for you. You can keep you pitty. I know you (and those like thinking) regard yourselves as smarter than anyone who thinks differently, and as insulting as that is I just find it funny anymore. Have a nice day"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #40 May 31, 2007 Quoteregard yourselves as smarter than anyone who thinks differently You've made this claim about me before. It's not true of course. I only regard myself as smarter than anyone who thinks more poorly than I do. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #41 May 31, 2007 Quote Quote regard yourselves as smarter than anyone who thinks differently You've made this claim about me before. It's not true of course. I only regard myself as smarter than anyone who thinks more poorly than I do. One more time my point is proven! Thank You "America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #42 May 31, 2007 QuoteQuotethan anyone who thinks more poorly than I do. One more time my point is proven! Well, somebody's point is proven. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #43 May 31, 2007 anyone who thinks more poorly than I do. Quote You don't think that makes the point ??? Hell of a judgement call huh "America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #44 May 31, 2007 Quote Quote I feel very sorry for you. You can keep you pitty. I know you (and those like thinking) regard yourselves as smarter than anyone who thinks differently, and as insulting as that is I just find it funny anymore. Have a nice day I regard myself as smarter than pretty much everyone, so don't go feeling special. -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #45 May 31, 2007 Quote Quote Quote I feel very sorry for you. You can keep you pitty. I know you (and those like thinking) regard yourselves as smarter than anyone who thinks differently, and as insulting as that is I just find it funny anymore. Have a nice day I regard myself as smarter than pretty much everyone, so don't go feeling special. Now that makes me feel better!!"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #46 May 31, 2007 Quote Hell of a judgement call huh Yes, some people do think more poorly than me. If you think that's not true then you must have been fed a bunch of liberal "Everyone's equally intelligent" crap in school or something. People AREN'T all equally intelligent and one can make an interesting conclusion about anyone who thinks otherwise. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #47 May 31, 2007 Quote Quote I feel very sorry for you. You can keep you pitty. I know you (and those like thinking) regard yourselves as smarter than anyone who thinks differently, and as insulting as that is I just find it funny anymore. Have a nice day I don't question your intelligence. It's your dogma I find repulsive (trying to use words an engineer can understand, Billvon :)----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #48 May 31, 2007 Nah...you're probably smarter than me. Perhaps smarter than the rest of the world, since most of us peons feel that Bush is a moron (he can't pronounce half the words fed to him by his speechwriters) he's a loser that stole the presidency once (courtesy of his brother Jeb) and bought it a second time. He's lined his nest with untold wealth, not much different than his father, but at least his father was only a pig vs a hog. But hey...I'm just a stupid farmboy from Northwestern Iowa. I'm sure someday I'll get 'nuff 'larnin to understand why I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #49 June 1, 2007 At least maybe he can do a better job of hitting his mark...reading his lines.. and following the script. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #50 June 1, 2007 QuoteI'm just a stupid farmboy from Northwestern Iowa. I'm sure someday I'll get 'nuff 'larnin to understand why I'm wrong. You could throw out your misconceptions of the '00 and '04 elections, for starters...that'd probably help your situation.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
