TypicalFish

OH, NOOOOO!!!! Not the Nazi Card!!!!! We'll both get banned for all eternity... Or at least until Keyes wins Illinois.... Personally, I think you are violating my First Ammendment right to free speech, therfore violating my right to infringe on your civil liberty... Without even using a gun, all of which by the way should be banned...

I say he looks like your typical ignorant, gun-totin', Republikkan, war mongering redneck. Can it stay now? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Long, but witty... A discourse from one of my D.C. friends... Well, it's official. Alan Keyes is a hypocrite. The arch-conservative radio talk show moralist and combined four-time loser in runs for president and the U.S. Senate has graciously accepted the Republican nomination for the United States Senate again -- this time in Illinois, a state he has never called home. It's ironic that the Republican Keyes is running in the state that claims the birthplace of Hillary Clinton and the political birthright of Abraham Lincoln. You see, when Hillary decided to run in New York, Keyes not only opposed her on ideological grounds, but also on grounds that Clinton's carpetbagging posed a threat to the very existence of the United States of America. "I deeply resent the destruction of federalism represented by Hillary Clinton's willingness to go into a state she doesn't even live in and pretend to represent people there," Keyes told ideological buddy Pat Buchanan on MSNBC in 2000. But when it came time for Alan Keyes to make a personal choice -- the destruction of federalism and America as we know it, or filling his insatiable appetite for self-promotion -- Keyes said America be damned. Of course, there is a major difference between Hillary Clinton's run in New York and Keyes's desperate reach for the brass ring in Illinois. Keyes will never have the opportunity to "pretend to represent people" in Illinois because he is unelectable. He not only loses races, he gets Chicago-Bulls-post-Jordan-era spanked in them. We can all breathe a sigh of relief. The state of our union should survive the Keyes candidacy. How a four-time loser winds up with the nomination for a major office in a random state is a study in pathetic pandering and outright incompetence. The Illinois Republican Party has fallen into a bizarre trap whereby they cannot seem to escape from nominating ethics-plagued politicians named Ryan to run for office. Former Gov. George Ryan left office one step ahead of a subpoena. Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Ryan's candidacy went down in part due to his failure to investigate a bribes-for-licenses scandal in Illinois during his tenure as state attorney general. And the latest Ryan, Republican Senate nominee Jack, couldn't escape the calumny associated with charges his wife made in a child-custody filing. With no Ryans to choose from (former Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan apparently had little interest in the job), the white-haired brain trust of the GOP machinery needed a warm body to take on Democratic nominee Barack Obama. Their first choice, Mike Ditka (Buddy Ryan's boss with the Bears), wisely "da clined" after musing aloud about inflicting bodily harm on certain liberal senators. That's when, to paraphrase the late Massachusetts Senator Paul Tsongas, the Illinois GOP became "pander bears." Forget the Ryans, forget Ditka, find us a black Republican -- any black Republican. Why? Because Obama is black, so what better way to, ugh, make history than to replace our scandal-scarred candidate with a black candidate chosen by party hacks behind closed doors? Golly, that guarantees that no matter who wins, the U.S. Senate will have at least one black senator. Brilliant, huh? The problem was that the one Illinois black Republican that they could find, Andrea Barthwell, wasn't good enough. So they scoured the nation for black Republicans. Condi Rice and Colin Powell had real jobs, but Keyes wasn't doing anything special except droning on to the faithful on AM radio. That brings us back to Mr. Integrity -- excuse me -- Ambassador Integrity, Alan Keyes. Keyes abhors affirmative action. He calls it patronizing and says it holds black people back. Maybe he's right, but it hasn't held Keyes back. The only reason Keyes was given the party nod is because he is black. There is no other way to explain it. He's not from the state, he's never come close to winning an election, and he decries carpetbagging as a threat to the nation. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of his candidacy. If the Illinois GOP was searching for a radio talk-show host as a candidate, they could have chosen Ollie North, Chuck Colson, Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh. But no, Keyes is being called on to fill precisely the type of quota that he and the Grand Old Party decry -- a quota of one. The test of character is to make a choice that is against one's personal interests. After spending decades preaching to others about morality and virtue, Alan Keyes failed the character test by saying yes to the Illinois Senate race. Come to think of it, maybe Keyes is the perfect fit for the Illinois Republican Party. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Or maybe they should have looked for the WMD's that are SURE to be hidden there somewhere... I mean, after all, they do have pesticides and stuff... ("Get The Party Started" comment #2) "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Shouldn't we be banning PVC, too? After all, it can be used to make spud guns... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Oh, CHRIST, Jeffrey; come on... Lighten up. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

That is EXCELLENT. Regardless of what party you are; I say GOD BLESS AMERICA. Having bartended in Washington D.C. at a local "staffer" hot spot for a number of years, I can UNEQUIVOCALLY state that this is not true... I think it is because of the conservative front the Republican girls have to put up; once they give in to their shameless, slutty hunger, it's like a tidal wave... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I think it was dispicable to watch the french "citizens" spit on him as he rode by. . I agree, but does anyone see the irony of posting this in a thread bashing the French? Christ, our government changed the name of America's favorite food... Do you really expect them to like anything American? Try and tell me something equally as offensive wouldn't have happened if it was a French rider in the American south... There are asshats everywhere... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I guess I just do not see examining the open spots in the security surrounding the GA segment as a "freedom crushing witch hunt". Especially when the original point of my post was to say that we shouldn't just ignore it because it hasn't happened before. If there is a vulnerability, it should be identified and addressed, no matter how trivial it may seem. I am sure passenger screeners didn't think much of box cutters prior to September 11th, either. I guess I just don't see keeping your mind open to possibilities as a parallel for McCarthyism... Yeah, the McCarthyites didn't see it either ...at the time. I wonder how many look back on the era and feel they did a good job protecting our country? Fair enough, then explain the parallel to me; because I genuinely don't see why examining all possibilities of an attack against the US as opposed to being dismissive of some types because "they haven't ever done that", etc. is the same as McCarthyism... Enlighten me. I'm serious. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I guess I just do not see examining the open spots in the security surrounding the GA segment as a "freedom crushing witch hunt". Especially when the original point of my post was to say that we shouldn't just ignore it because it hasn't happened before. If there is a vulnerability, it should be identified and addressed, no matter how trivial it may seem. I am sure passenger screeners didn't think much of box cutters prior to September 11th, either. I guess I just don't see keeping your mind open to possibilities as a parallel for McCarthyism... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Nah. Much easier for the liberals to blame Bush. Absolutely. I blamed him for my flat tire the other day, too. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

All I can say is; "WHAT THE FUCK?" "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I am in the midst of the same battle with my father. God bless your dad and may he rest in peace. I am sure he is grateful that he left this world with the ones he loved by his side. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Joe McCarthy would have loved you. Michael How come? Did that sound communist? Please tell me how....(Seriously) "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Right on, bro... Rock on... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Right. Why lock the tiny window in the bathroom as long as the rest of the windows and all the doors are locked? What I am saying is that I don't think you can dismiss anything, because by extension it will become your vulnerability. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I think you will also find that small minded people never feel bigger than when they are tearing someone else down... Unfortunate, but true nonetheless. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

My point was not to specifically point out GA planes used as flying bombs, but to maybe take a longer view than "Well, it hasn't happened yet, so why worry about it"... Skydivers are a creative bunch, you are going to tell me that you can't come up with a scenario where a small aircraft could be used in some way to inflict major damage to property and/or loss of life? I would think the inherent MOBILITY would be enough of a threat to give it SOME consideration... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Prior to September 11th, how many passenger airplanes had been commandeered and crashed into skyscrapers? I don't see your logic... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Must have been those f%$#@#$%g balloons... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Can you guarantee all the criminals would trade in their's, too? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

There isn't a "lawn dart lobby" to protect them from liability laws... Come to think of it, there is no Constitutional ammendment guaranteeing you the right bear lawn darts either... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Quote1. Flipper said he would double the numbers of our special forces so we could carry out terrorist acts across the world. 2. Flipper wondered what it says about us when 25% of our children in Harlem suffer of Asthma from hair pollution.Quote I have to agree that the speech wasn't overwhelming (and I don't know what to say about the balloon fiasco) , but c'mon Tuna; a GWB supporter railing on Kerry for verbal flubs in a speech? Kind of like the ass calling the feet stinky... It was 46 minutes long, do you really believe that GWB wouldn't have made a heck of alot more than TWO mistakes? (And no, I am not commenting on the guy's intelligence; just on the fact that he is known for twisting up a word or two every now and again) "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Somehow I had a feeling this would follow the "GWB Resume" post... What is the world coming to when SKYDIVERS are predictable? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I posted this in another thread, but wanted to get a wider commentary... Am I the ONLY Democrat that feels like we are in some kind of denial as far as the people we choose to "idealize" as our leaders? They all seem like very polarizing, controversial individuals; with histories that can easily be questioned. A few examples: Bill Clinton (whose presidency I was a fan of, though I feel he did more damage to the legacy of the party than any one man in it's history); let's be honest; HE DID GET A BLOWJOB FROM AN INTERN IN THE OVAL OFFICE AND LIED ABOUT IT UNDER OATH. Hillary Clinton (who almost made me laugh with her "I know alot about health care" remark; you had the ear of the most powerful man on the planet for eight years, and accomplished nothing; I hardly see you as an "expert"); related to the above; A WOMAN WHO CONSIDERS STANDING BY HER ADULTEROUS HUSBAND TO BE SOME TWISTED SHOW OF HER "INNER STRENGTH". That, and she quite frankly creeps alot of people out with her Stepford-esque manner. Al Sharpton (I did enjoy his speech, I think his comment that the right to vote for blacks is sacred because it was earned in blood was very moving); who has yet to acknowledge the fact that he RUINED THE CAREERS AND LIVES OF INNOCENT MEN IN HIS RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF A TRUMPED UP RACE CHARGE FOR POLITICAL GAIN. Finally, Ted Kennedy, the so-called "King of The Convention" (who, quite honestly, looked and sounded a little loaded during his speech); a man who afer a drunk driving accident LEFT A YOUNG WOMAN TO DROWN IN ORDER TO SAVE HIS OWN SKIN. What amazes me was that he would ever consider trying to be elected president with that in his past. Now, I am not saying that the Republicans are a bunch of boy scouts, but can't the Democratic party pick some new "heroes" who don't have MAJOR issues that we have to turn a blind eye to? I am tired of having to look at them in a positive light "in spite of"... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET