rehmwa 2 #26 April 30, 2010 Pirana - I decide how much Give that excess to me - if unsure, round up to be safe I will ensure it goes to a 'fair' cause thanks for asking, glad I could clear it up for you ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #27 April 30, 2010 rehmwa - Don't be ridiculous. I am forming a committee. We'll publish the complex guidelines eventually. Meanwhile, there will be fact-finding missions to fun places to SCUBA, hang glide, skydive and such. I'll get back to you. For now, just send money so I can conduct this very important work.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #28 April 30, 2010 It's interesting that the head of the US government talks about at some point making enough money. Meanwhile, the government can run yearly deficits higher that the market capitalization of Walmart. Also amazing if that the Federal Government can bring in $3 trillion per year in revenue - and it's not enough. Seemingly all people on the left favor raising taxes to increase revenues. They don't say, "at some point doesn't the government make enough?" Nope. No way. The government can bring in each year what the top ten of the Forbes 500 are worth and it's not enough. Which of you lefties will say, "I think the government, with trillions in revenues, makes enough?" My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #29 April 30, 2010 Libs will say the gov't makes enough when it has solved all the social problems. So, it will never make enoughPeople are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #30 April 30, 2010 QuoteAlso amazing if that the Federal Government can bring in $3 trillion per year in revenue - and it's not enough. Seemingly all people on the left favor raising taxes to increase revenues. They don't say, "at some point doesn't the government make enough?" I guess in the US, I would be considered on the "left". I have stated before that I don't see a way out of this for the US other then to get expenses below revenues. Really doens't matter how you do it, but history would dictate that spending cuts alone will not do it. There just will never be enough political will to cut that much. Hence, the only road leading out of this mess I see is to raise taxes........and cut spending. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #31 April 30, 2010 QuoteIt's interesting that the head of the US government talks about at some point making enough money. Meanwhile, the government can run yearly deficits higher that the market capitalization of Walmart. Also amazing if that the Federal Government can bring in $3 trillion per year in revenue - and it's not enough. Seemingly all people on the left favor raising taxes to increase revenues. They don't say, "at some point doesn't the government make enough?" Nope. No way. The government can bring in each year what the top ten of the Forbes 500 are worth and it's not enough. Which of you lefties will say, "I think the government, with trillions in revenues, makes enough?" Scary shit huh And then, those on the left say we are moving right and becoming radical. when if looked at properly all should realize the only reason the right looks radical is because of how far left they have moved. That said, I dont think the political right to be much better than the politcal left"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
Bolas 5 #32 April 30, 2010 Quote Libs will say the gov't makes enough when it has solved all the social problems. So, it will never make enough Sad they don't realize even an unlimited supply of money can't stop all social problems and ironically could make them much worse. Some things money can't fix. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #33 April 30, 2010 Right you are, Bolas. "You can't get rid of poverty by giving people money." - P.J. O'Rourke. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #34 April 30, 2010 Quoteyeah.... I don't see how the rest of that changes the meaning much. So why did they clip it? I thought it changed the meaning significantly, which is exactly why they DID clip it.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #35 May 1, 2010 the end of it (quoted above) was words to soften the statement. It was clipped to have full impact. It didn't change the meaning any. At least I don't think so.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #36 May 3, 2010 QuoteQuoteyeah.... I don't see how the rest of that changes the meaning much. So why did they clip it? I thought it changed the meaning significantly, which is exactly why they DID clip it. Cause it did not make any difference as to the context did 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
kallend 2,150 #37 May 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteyeah.... I don't see how the rest of that changes the meaning much. So why did they clip it? I thought it changed the meaning significantly, which is exactly why they DID clip it. Cause it did not make any difference as to the context That is a reason for NOT clipping it.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #38 May 4, 2010 QuoteThat is a reason for NOT clipping it. No, time is very valuable, so quotes are routinely limited to the minimum.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #39 May 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteThat is a reason for NOT clipping it. No, time is very valuable, so quotes are routinely limited to the minimum. Lame LAME excuse.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #40 May 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteThat is a reason for NOT clipping it. No, time is very valuable, so quotes are routinely limited to the minimum. Lame LAME excuse. Well, I will agree with you to this point There is some lameness going on in this thread Who brought it up?"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
timmyfitz 0 #41 May 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteyeah.... I don't see how the rest of that changes the meaning much. So why did they clip it? I thought it changed the meaning significantly, which is exactly why they DID clip it. Cause it did not make any difference as to the context That is a reason for NOT clipping it. The context is not changed whether is was clipped or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #42 May 4, 2010 Quote The context is not changed whether is was clipped or not. But since Kallend can't dispute what was said, or how it was said-he must whine about the editing. It's his nature, pat him on the head and walk away.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #43 May 4, 2010 QuoteQuote The context is not changed whether is was clipped or not. But since Kallend can't dispute what was said, or how it was said-he must whine about the editing. It's his nature, pat him on the head and walk away. It changed the context, which clearly is why it was snipped. IDENTICAL to the tactic used on Pelosi a few weeks back.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #44 May 4, 2010 Quote It changed the context, which clearly is why it was snipped. wait... so now it changed the context? earlier you said it changed the meaning significantly, but now it only changes the context... so it doesn't change the meaning significantly?-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #45 May 4, 2010 Obama:QuoteWe’re not trying to push financial reform because we begrudge success that’s fairly earned. I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money, but you know, part of the American way is, you know, you can just keep on making it if you’re providing a good product or you’re providing a good service.”PiranaQuoteHe says at some point HE thinks a person has made enough money. How much is that, EXACTLY? Should everybody live by the amount he personally thinks is enough?To me, the rest of his comment made it clear that his opinion is counter to how the system works. How many people here disagree with how the system works? You like taxes? Laws about drugs? Gun laws? Speeding laws? So the context made all the difference -- it says "that's my opinion, and it's counter to the way things work in America" instead of "that's my opinion and it's going to be enacted into law." Now that's a big difference. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #46 May 4, 2010 Quote Obama: Quote We’re not trying to push financial reform because we begrudge success that’s fairly earned. I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money, but you know, part of the American way is, you know, you can just keep on making it if you’re providing a good product or you’re providing a good service.” Pirana Quote He says at some point HE thinks a person has made enough money. How much is that, EXACTLY? Should everybody live by the amount he personally thinks is enough? To me, the rest of his comment made it clear that his opinion is counter to how the system works. How many people here disagree with how the system works? You like taxes? Laws about drugs? Gun laws? Speeding laws? So the context made all the difference -- it says "that's my opinion, and it's counter to the way things work in America" instead of "that's my opinion and it's going to be enacted into law." Now that's a big difference. Wendy P. Were he just a private citizen I'd agree. That's a scary opinion of capitalism for the most powerful person in the free world to have. Edited to add: One with the power to make and shape policies and regulations.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #47 May 5, 2010 QuoteQuote It changed the context, which clearly is why it was snipped. wait... so now it changed the context? earlier you said it changed the meaning significantly, but now it only changes the context... so it doesn't change the meaning significantly? Your excuses for bad behavior are getting lamer and lamer. Clearly you know in your heart that it was a hack job to change the meaning (otherwise there was no point in making the hack) but can't bring yourself to admit it.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #48 May 5, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuote It changed the context, which clearly is why it was snipped. wait... so now it changed the context? earlier you said it changed the meaning significantly, but now it only changes the context... so it doesn't change the meaning significantly? Your excuses for bad behavior are getting lamer and lamer. Clearly you know in your heart that it was a hack job to change the meaning (otherwise there was no point in making the hack) but can't bring yourself to admit it. Your excuses for bad behavior are getting lamer and lamer. Clearly you know in your heart that it was an edit to reduce the time of the clip (otherwise there was no point in making the hack) but can't bring yourself to admit it.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #49 May 5, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote It changed the context, which clearly is why it was snipped. wait... so now it changed the context? earlier you said it changed the meaning significantly, but now it only changes the context... so it doesn't change the meaning significantly? Your excuses for bad behavior are getting lamer and lamer. Clearly you know in your heart that it was a hack job to change the meaning (otherwise there was no point in making the hack) but can't bring yourself to admit it. Your excuses for bad behavior are getting lamer and lamer. Clearly you know in your heart that it was an edit to reduce the time of the clip (otherwise there was no point in making the hack) but can't bring yourself to admit it. Oh yes, bandwidth on Realclear is SO restrictive their clips are limited to 30 seconds (oh wait, they're NOT). That must also be why they clipped the preamble and the applause (oh, wait, they DIDN'T clip that either). LAME-O excuse.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #50 May 5, 2010 look I totally get that you think the meaning context was changed. And maybe some fucknut actually was trying to change the meaning by editing it the way he did. But I still don't think the meaning changed. What was edited, to me, was a backpedal. To you it changed the meaning context and that's fine. I, unlike you, won't pretend to think I know what you "know in your heart". Have you decided if it changed the meaning or the context yet? Or are you backpedaling too now?-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites