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but won't someone think of puppies and children, only the one party can fix it - old Yeller had to be shot, poor Timmy, contaminating that fresh water well. It's like having to watch a Robin die on a sidewalk. vote early, so we can feel better about this and so fairies won't die from not clapping your hands ... 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

I never placed much value on the term to begin with. Perhaps real terrorists should be licensed to avoid all the confusion and limit false claims of responsibility. They'll need a union. And then subsidies and lobbyists. ... 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

I didn't say that at all. Proactive prevention of inequalities is a good idea. Proactive 'social experimentation' nonsense is totally different (and usually exactly the opposite of preventing inequalities) and one needs to recognize which is which. One helps the cause, the other clearly damages it severely. I think somewhere here we're overlapping the two from opposite sides. We sound pretty much on the same side after all is said and done. Funny how that works vs the normal SC process. pretty decent talk, thanks. it is Monday - but I'm like this all the time - it's a gift.....and a curse no bumper stickers....I respect that, defacing what's a very expensive piece of property for a temporary message seems silly and shallow to me. I will put small decals on the glass, but only because they are easily removed - mostly skydiving and college stuff. Serious stuff? really? That requires a bit more than tacky and insulting paper products on a bumper. as a random offering - this is entertaining if already out there a lot - but I do know very close examples to each of these caricatures - to the point that they aren't that much of an extrapolation at all...... http://www.usworldreport.com/this-hilarious-video-mocks-the-bizarre-liberalism-in-schools/ ... 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

I understand you. I think government has only one legitimate role in social issues, to keep inequalities from happening (defined by individuals compared to other individuals, not demographics). Trying to force social issues beyond that, IMHO, is likely counterproductive, especially in the long term - good intentions and horrible results. Maturation of a culture is not a magic legislative button and cultures respond negatively to forcing - strangely enough whether one benefits or not from it. I think the leaders understand that but can't make any hay if they acknowledge it. So, in that viewpoint, then your 'right' positions are most likely still just power plays with cosmetic actions, lots of talk, and recommendations to play into the bumper sticker crowd. (no offense,,,,) Then don't even get us going into false 'social' agenda items that are truly restrictions of rights and wealth seizure and cronyism and favoritism, and blatant demographic plays, etc.....these aren't even hidden, and yes, both sides do it. It makes one very cynical even about intentions. ... 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

I'm a bit cynical (see item B below) but it's a transitive law thing - A - I think the Dems are winning in general. B - the bold above is what I think is 99% of all legislative policy C - Dems are better at the strategy so, if B = A, and B = C, then C = A it's just loaded with subjective opinion, so if you disagree, I understand and I won't think you are Hitler or claim you are racist or anything.... And believing in something with a religious fervor, can be on anything, it doesn't have to be religion topics.... ... 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

I don't see that. How do you figure? I don't know. More practice? Deeper strategy? Maybe it's just a more well considered platform that naturally pulls the desired responses. They just do it better and are a lot more successful. if I had to design from scratch, I'd attack the extremes of my 'customer' awareness - Very immediate (what do I need today), and very remote (vaguely defined issues that sound big but don't really affect me at all - something I can blame elsewhere and expect someone else to deal with). Oversimplify the hell out of it and let nature take it's course. Anything in the middle? avoid like the plague. The trick is to identify and claim before the other guy does. ... 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

Agreed - The Trump response is exactly symptomatic of this. But don't be fooled. Almost every single candidate is playing this card. However, IMO - the Dems are, frankly, the most skilled at it. I mean, it's crazy that the top issues are usually polarizing the public "for vs against" topics that are grossly emotionalized and oversimplified for public consumption. Look at this forum, highly intelligent people wallowing in caricatures and stereotypes and very passionate about it. those pols that won't play the game get shut out fast - not enough attention span to hear them out we are all screwed no matter what. and who do we blame, the politicians? or the public that allows itself to be led like this? ... 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

not at all - deniers also reach that point if they take it far enough, same as alarmists. I'm pretty much skeptical of anyone that gets so worked up on a topic that they lose all ability to be reasonable about it. that's why I take from it the general topic, and not just the climate thingy alone. Regardless that the author was just trolling a bit and didn't see the irony of it in writing it that way... ... 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

Kind of a 'so what' type of summary. Same goes for extreme dems and reps, religious outliers, riggers, social/political fanatics, and cosplay advocates. I think it's a generic cultural thing where lazy people can get fanatical about bumper sticker ideology. It's lazy, but gives them a sense of belonging to something and they can get their little exciting buzz by being outraged and self righteous. Social fanaticism is a clear replacement for low IQ religious fanaticism. ... 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

I'd rather you didn't use the word "we" for that particular post if you're responding to my post. My analogies were about political hypocrisy, not racism. ... 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

The left's wet dream - the president gets to personally decide who gets to live a life of leisure with zero contribution, AND it's at the expense of the life and livelihood of others, ALSO he gets to choose who dies and pays for it, too. Not surprised also that a Dem president did pick an old white bird to get the benefits. And likely all the other turkeys of various colors will applaud his decision and vote for him - those that live through to next year. that's probably plenty of cynical analogies to last me for awhile Uhhh... You do realize that the turkeys are selected and presented by a Washington turkey producers lobby group right? Mmmmmm, so my stereotype rant goes a level even deeper - nice. Big Turkey pulls all the political strings ... 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

The left's wet dream - the president gets to personally decide who gets to live a life of leisure with zero contribution, AND it's at the expense of the life and livelihood of others, ALSO he gets to choose who dies and pays for it, too. Not surprised also that a Dem president did pick an old white bird to get the benefits. And likely all the other turkeys of various colors will applaud his decision and vote for him - those that live through to next year. that's probably plenty of cynical analogies to last me for awhile ... 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

"He's white male and rich, so he's good - snicker" "He's white male and rich, so if he does anything good, It's likely for an evil purpose - snicker" I think you guys' social wryness responses are crossing. don't cross the streams ... 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

you're right, I SHOULD make an omelet ... 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

Religion or politics - what a tangent I'm sure the mouse gives a crap if he's being played with by a yellow cat or a calico cat. ... 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

I saw a video on TV news of someone being shot (once with a 9mm) for refusing to drop a knife, and considered it a display of rank amateurism on the part of the cop. A taser would have done the trick with no risk to law enforcement of the population, and I know a few cops who would have disarmed the hell out of the guy with a PR-24. This incident was downright obscene. One round to drop the kid would have been excessive. Using his prostrate body for target practice thereafter should land the badge carrying perp behind bars for the rest of his life. Anyone who participated in protecting the criminal in blue should become a civilian immediately. This is the kind of behavior that gives third world law enforcement a bad name. BSBD, Winsor that's my take on it too ... 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

I appreciate your sentiments. But I have to ask how you define 'politically' motivated. 'political' is kind of a catch all cynicism for anything we find distasteful that happens on a global scale - we could also say it's religiously motivated (if we specify a twisted interpretation of a religion - though I think I'd agree that the harsh twisting of a religion for power purposes is also something I'd call 'political' - but I tend to get cynical) and politics and religion have gone hand in hand for centuries, so hard to split out the two in these situations ... 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

radio story over lunch - Canada refusing to let single male refugees into the country.....Have to go find a cite to confirm....seems like that restriction is still short a couple of key adjectives before it's reasonable. This story is mostly correct. Male refugees "travelling" alone will not be allowed into Canada, they have to be part of a family unit. Not clear to me at this point if family unit would include two brothers, or a father and son. so.....why are Canadians so full of hate over brown people? (it's a bit tongue in cheek, and rather hard to even type out considering normal humor about Canadians - but, you get the drift - ) ... 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

Decent likelihood Rob Ford will be dead by the time the Presidential Elections come around. They found two more tumours, on his bladder this time. even still - that particular status might be a preferable choice to whatever the current two parties will be offering at the time I'm voting for the inanimate carbon rod. ... 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

No sailors in Iowa/Minnesota? I'll refer you to the other thread where we had fun with this word and variations and one offs of it. ... 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

radio story over lunch - Canada refusing to let single male refugees into the country.....Have to go find a cite to confirm....seems like that restriction is still short a couple of key adjectives before it's reasonable. ... 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

... 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

I'm a bit confused after watching the video.... what were the race of the cop and the teenager? then didn't seem to highlight that enough ... 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

Trust needs to be earned. It doesn't come automatically with a contract of employment. exactly - but the real comment is about process for exactly that reason - and the process is to protect both sides of the line from abuse and overreaction ... 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

I didn't say they stand for everybody in the party. What I said before was that the Republican was having the same issue the Conservative Party in Canada has. The centrist-right candidates have been unable to uncouple themselves from the more extreme right candidates with insane ideas. Rush basically responded saying there are no extreme right candidates and asked for some examples of statements by far right candidates. If your response is, but who cares about those guys, then you haven't quite been following the conversation. ***So all I have to do is find one single Dem that ever pressed for reparations, or requiring tolerance based education, or wealth seizure, and I can claim this is the Dem platform? I didn't claim anything about representing the Republican platform. You are doing really well with the red herrings today. Surprised coming from you to be honest. The Democrats have generally done a better idea of marginalizing the far left portion of their party. The Liberal Party in Canada unfortunately has done a better job as well. It is hard for a centrist right candidate to get traction, if he, or she, constantly has to respond to idiotic statements being made by people representing the far boundaries of the party. That's actually how I read your post, Dekker. Your clarification here is good, I resonate with those comments. Other than I do see Dem candidates also being impacted by their fringies too. Maybe, just maybe - it's this guy's election to win: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/02/politics/rnc-protest-vermin-supreme/index.html Isn't it about time to see a boot in the WHITE HOUSE? Doesn't everyone deserve a 'free' pony? ... 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