jclalor 12 #1 August 19, 2011 So says Michelle Bachmann. Bachmann.http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/08/michele-bachmann-soviet-union-/1?csp=34news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 August 19, 2011 Quote So says Michelle Bachmann. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/08/michele-bachmann-soviet-union-/1?csp=34news DUUUUUUUUUUDE... had to fix that thing for ya Another idiot trapped in an anti-commie timewarp dazeIt strikes me that a whole lot of the right wingers and Tea Baggers are just John Bircher retreds and have a rather bad case of McCarthyism rather than any semblance of actual belief in our Constitution. But they sure do dance real purty like as their puppet masters pull all those strings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #3 August 19, 2011 Maybe she's leading up to wishing John Lennon a happy birthday come December, while blaring 'Back in the USSR' and claiming that is proof that he was a commie (even though it was pretty much Paul who wrote it.)"...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #4 August 19, 2011 >The Soviet Union is on the Rise . . so says Michelle Bachmann. Well, you know, as Putin rears his head and comes into the air space of the United States of America, where do they go? Minnesota, that's where. It's right over the pole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #5 August 19, 2011 she's a fucking tool and an idiot. I sure hope she get nominated for the republican seat.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 August 19, 2011 Politicians should be MORE worried about the FALL of their own country rather than the rise of others..... They just these as excuses. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #7 August 19, 2011 QuotePoliticians should be MORE worried about the FALL of their own country rather than the rise of others... Especially countries that haven't existed for 20 years.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 August 19, 2011 Quote Quote Politicians should be MORE worried about the FALL of their own country rather than the rise of others... Especially countries that haven't existed for 20 years. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #9 August 19, 2011 It is incredible that she has won a couple of elections to date. It also amazes me that the Republican Party allows idiots like her and Palin to represent the party. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #10 August 19, 2011 QuoteIt is incredible that she has won a couple of elections to date. It also amazes me that the Republican Party allows idiots like her and Palin to represent the party. Desperate times often call for desperate measures ;-p (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 236 #11 August 19, 2011 QuoteIt is incredible that she has won a couple of elections to date. It also amazes me that the Republican Party allows idiots like her and Palin to represent the party. FWIW, it would seem that there is not a lot of Mensa-level talent on either side of the aisle. The incumbent is apparently a bright enough fellow (after a fashion), but he chose to pursue an education at a Divinity School with a course of study having zero math or hard science requirements - and it shows. As a case in point, I am not sure if I want Health Care to be a matter of Lawyers trying to make sure that Doctors aren't making too much, or of Faith Healers making the rules. We're screwed either way. BSBD, Winsor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #12 August 19, 2011 Personally I don't care if a Republican or a Democrat wins, so long as they are intelligent, have a critical mind and a desire for stability in the world. However, it seems that the Republicans are having a stupidity contest, first Palin now this idiot and Perry. What is really worrying is that they're not just some hopefuls but are actually in Congress! Also why doe there seem to be a media blackout on Ron Paul? When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #13 August 19, 2011 Yeah, she's a real idiot isn't she? Quotehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/world_agenda/article7055260.ece Vladmir Putin forging ahead with vision of Eurasian empire Tony Halpin, Moscow The Soviet Union is gradually being rebuilt as Vladimir Putin eyes a return to the Kremlin. The man who declared the collapse of the Communist state to be the “greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century” appears determined to forge a new empire. The latest evidence emerged in a suggestion by Igor Shuvalov, First Deputy Prime Minister in Mr Putin’s Government, that Russia may abolish the rouble and create a common currency with Kazakhstan and Belarus. The three states have already established a customs union and plan to form a single economic market by 2012. Mr Shuvalov said that he would not rule a currency union as “the next logical step”, adding that it would be modelled on the euro. The last time these countries had a common currency, of course, was in Soviet times. Mr Putin was quick to extend an invitation to join the customs union to Viktor Yanukovych, Ukraine’s new pro-Russian President, when they met in Moscow on Friday. Were Ukraine to sign up, there would be a common economic space encompassing the “Big Four” republics of the Soviet era, with a combined population of 213 million and stretching from the European Union to China. Its political, military and economic centre would be in Moscow, where Mr Putin is expected to reclaim the presidency in 2012 for up to 12 more years. A common currency would give him an economic lever to challenge the US dollar and the euro by creating a regional reserve currency. Finance Minister Aleksei Kudrin stated last month that Russia, as the world’s largest energy supplier, may soon sell oil in roubles. A restored union also offers Russia a chance to “bulk up” as it fights for survival between the EU and Chinese giants. Its industry is outdated in comparison to Europe and out-priced in labour costs by China, so a future beckons as supplier of energy and raw materials to both economies. Mr Putin has no interest in competing on price in these markets with Kazakhstan or Ukraine. Other ex-Soviet republics would find it hard to resist the gravitational pull of a single currency and economic space. Armenia’s economy is almost completely owned by Russian companies already, neighbouring Azerbaijan would risk Russian meddling in the frozen conflict over the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, and struggling Kyrgyzstan has already accepted a $2.15 billion (£1,6 billion) bailout from Moscow. But doesn’t the euro demonstrate that independent states can co-exist within a single currency? Aren’t fears of a new Soviet Union overblown? Perhaps, although Russia’s history of political interference in its former Soviet satellites has no comparison in the EU. Mr Putin learned his lesson after Ukraine’s pro-Western Orange revolution and refrained from overt support of Mr Yanukovych in last month’s election. He will have opportunities soon to ensure compliant regimes in Belarus and Kazakhstan. Aleksandr Lukashenko’s third term as President of Belarus ends next year and he will have to show utter loyalty if Mr Putin is to be the only major international leader to endorse a fourth term. Nursultan Nazarbayev will be 70 this year and has no obvious heir in Kazakhstan. When his term as President for life expires, Mr Putin will almost certainly be in the Kremlin and in prime position to influence the choice of successor. A willingness to defer to Russia as members of a new Eurasian Union, with its own currency controlled from Moscow, may be the price both countries have to pay for nominal independence. You guys really need to re-examine your sexist attitudes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #14 August 19, 2011 A union of three sates does not the Soviet Union make. Its nothing to do with sexism GWB was also an idiot.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #15 August 19, 2011 QuoteA union of three sates does not the Soviet Union make. Its nothing to do with sexism GWB was also an idiot. And if the Ukraine sighns up that make the 4 largest former Soviet States. Even with 3 signed up so far, it makes her statement about the Soviet Union true and your comments and others about her (fill in blank). You guys remind me of the racists of old who proclaimed they weren't racists because some of their best friends are black. Very seldom have any of you had anything but hate and vitriol towards most women in politics. I think it's because you feel threatened by powerful women and so you seek to tear them down. Had one of you done a simple Google search, which you would have done if a male politician had said this, before unleashing your hate, you could have easily found out what she was referring to. But, instead, you called her an idiot and went on to backslap each other. Oh, and it's "States" not sates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #16 August 19, 2011 You assume to know me. You know nothing about my attitudes towards women. I don't hate her, I don't even dislike her but her comments are laughable in their lack of basic knowledge of political affairs. The Soviet Union was based on Communism contained 15 states not 3 (or even 4) and went defunct around 20 years ago. As for this misogynistic fixation I suggest that transference might be the issue and you may gain from exploring and resolving your own gender issues.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #17 August 19, 2011 Sarah was watching the commies from her house and told Michelle all about the goings on there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #18 August 19, 2011 QuoteYou assume to know me. You know nothing about my attitudes towards women. I don't hate her, I don't even dislike her but her comments are laughable in their lack of basic knowledge of political affairs. The Soviet Union was based on Communism contained 15 states not 3 (or even 4) and went defunct around 20 years ago. As for this misogynistic fixation I suggest that transference might be the issue and you may gain from exploring and resolving your own gender issues. I would say that with 3 states included at this point that it would be a true statement that the Soviet Union is on the rise. Had you done a little more research before making your misinformed statements, you would realize that Putins goal is to continue down this path. I'm very surprised you and others are clueless about Putins goals. He has made many statements lamenting the fall of the Old Soviet Union going back many years. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7632057/ns/world_news/t/putin-soviet-collapse-genuine-tragedy/ http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a7db2310-b769-11e0-b95d-00144feabdc0.html http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7678874 Seriously, I thought Putins desire to reform the USSR was pretty common knowledge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #19 August 19, 2011 Quote Sarah was watching the commies from her house and told Michelle all about the goings on there. "You betcha! "Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #20 August 19, 2011 Quote I would say that with 3 states included at this point that it would be a true statement that the Soviet Union is on the rise. No, thanks to oil dollars, Russia is on the rise. Though every time the crude price crashes, so does its budget. The USSR was ended 20 years ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #21 August 19, 2011 >The Soviet Union is gradually being rebuilt . . . Well, heck, that's nothing. Here in the US, they're rebuilding the CONFEDERACY! Those Southern states are cooperatin' and whatnot. They even want to put the confederate flag on license plates! I tell ya, it will be just like the civil war all over again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #22 August 19, 2011 Quote>The Soviet Union is gradually being rebuilt . . . Well, heck, that's nothing. Here in the US, they're rebuilding the CONFEDERACY! Those Southern states are cooperatin' and whatnot. They even want to put the confederate flag on license plates! I tell ya, it will be just like the civil war all over again. Bill, that would be funny if a majority of them didn't think it never ended.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #23 August 19, 2011 I'm fully aware of Putins ambitions, and of the fact that the USSR collapsed two decades ago, thing is I can make a clear distinction between the two events noting the similarities but realising that they are two distinct entities. By her comments its clear that the congresswoman even realises that the second event ever even occurredWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #24 August 19, 2011 QuoteI'm fully aware of Putins ambitions, and of the fact that the USSR collapsed two decades ago, thing is I can make a clear distinction between the two events noting the similarities but realising that they are two distinct entities. By her comments its clear that the congresswoman even realises that the second event ever even occurred If she never realized the Soviet Union fell, then she would have referred to the Soviet Empire in a present tense rather than a future tense, would she not?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #25 August 19, 2011 Quote "What people recognize is that there's a fear that the United States is in an unstoppable decline. They see the rise of China, the rise of India, the rise of the Soviet Union and our loss militarily going forward, Well if you are correct then she has a grasp of history worse than a five year old; because then it seems that she also thinks that India and China also fell... Really Mike, must try harder mate (Or accept the obvious fact that the woman is clueless).When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
