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Here is a powerful and amazing statement on Al Jazeera television. An Arab-American psychologist from Los Angeles Wafa Sultan. http://switch3.castup.net/cunet/gm.asp?ai=214&ar=1050wmv&ak=null If I only knew how to properly link it. This link hopefully will remain active for sometime.

Hey, your staying up alittle late tonight, you should be in bed with the Mrs. getting some much needed rest. NewPort News, Va. my home town many a moon ago.

> If the top 5% picked up the income tax for the bottom 50%, that would add 5k per household in spending power to the bottom 50% I was just thinking, if I were in the bottom 50%, what could I personally do to increase my income by 5,000.00. It never occurred to me, that I could force it from someone elses hands into my pocket through tax law. To earn an extra 5,000.00 in income is not that hard, just requires alittle extra work. That would be far more positive to the economy as well as to the individual.

> I contend that using the separation doctrine as the basis for this position is flawed, it never meant what the secularists now claim. Not to mention, they have to pull it out of their ass when they seem to think its in the US constitution.

> So it's all about you. Typical Republican. Whats yours is mine, Typical Leftest Dem.

> There's 10 things, off the top of my head. I can probably think of more. I'll add Eleven and Twelve... 11) Supreme Court Justice John Roberts, Jr. 12) Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, Jr. Two highly qualified jurist. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, retirement in the air

> What a BS response. Is it your position that the leaders of Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia, and all the other "populist rising" countries aren't some kind of lefty wackos? Really? No, really? You don't read enough or apparently talk to people from the area much. But hey, I said "left" so by all means... be offended first. I'm just now getting back to this tread, Damn we're off to a firey start. There seems to be some very strong oppinions out there, its so far a good read. Billvon, WOW, you really got this thing going, good job.

> I know a lot of people like to beleive that the US is the imperialistic, conspiracy riddled bad-guy of the world... you people have no idea... Trent, this hopefully will be a far better topic than many of the current topics on SC.

> I think, Ted Kennedy's problem is too much booze. It's them jelly filled donuts and the ones with Cream filling. Them Cream filling donuts are selling out big time in the Broke Back Mountains.

> Texans take great pride in presenting an image of themselves as upstanding, moral, and ethical people. They are very proud of their state and boast about how great it is and how wonderful the people are. How can people of this caliber keep voting for Delay? It doesn't make any sense. Their standards are that low? Most of us are transplated here from the North East. We're still stuck on stupid. But thanks for thinking of us a caliber people, we do like or guns, more the better.

> Is Communism the party for social responsibility? With over 100 million killed under communism, it has a good track record for social responsibility. I say we give it one more chance, however not here in the Good Old USA.

No, I was only stating that there are several dozen detainees out of 500 plus that do not wish to be returned to their country. To those few, Yes, Gitmo is a refuge, and the US is working with other nations to see if there are any takers that would provide asylum to these lost souls. > Cute. Very Orwellian. Kallend, come on, you need to lighten up some, all that stress can cause ones heart to fail. Club Gitmo is truely a tropical retreat and has provided international terriroist a place of rest from the stress of jehad.

> I don't think its the conditions as much as the incarceration without trial which is the issue in GITMO. Even Tim McVeigh was caught and put on trial within a two year period. I used Mc Veigh as an example of a terrorist who attacked the USA directly and who was dealt with quickly. Many detainees in GITMO have been held without charge let alone trial for 4 years. If the US is serious about holding and dealing with these guys within international expectations and if it is so sure that these guys are threats to the US or other countries then it should have nothing to fear about putting them on trial. Many of these detainees have been there for 4 years because they do not wish to be returned to their country of origin due to a fear of imprisionment with torture, death, and family members facing imprisionment, torture or death. The US has been working with other countries to see if they will provide safe harbor for these men, so far there have be few takers. Therefore they have not been released from Gitmo until there are assurances that when released into their countries hands they want disappear from the face of the earth.

> Carole Keaton Strayhorn (I think it's Strayhorn now) She's getting my vote as well. She has a big hill to climb, but she will be far better than Rick Perry.

> Can you say Chappaquiddick? You come up with all the good stuff.

> You voted for Delay? You must be a true red Republican. Trivial issues like ethics and corruption mean nothing to you. Those issues are for the little people. Real Republicans would never find anything shameful about such trivial issues. Unless it involves a Democrat. Then ethics and corruption become important issues. Well, you must believe he is guilty of a crime. I did not buy into charges that were shopped around in Travis County 4 times looking for a Grand Jury that would bring charges, any charges. Also he has his day in court, and if successful will return to the U.S. House to countinue were he left off. When the major network news channels joined in for the kill spoke volumns to the very conservitive votes here in his district.

> I mean, its just a "partisan attack" from the rabid democratic prosecutor right? Your right, it's just a partisan attack, and it makes me sick as well. By the way, I was one of them there votes. God, you got to love this country. Oh and by the way, don't give Fox News so much credit for his primary win, CBS/ABC/CNN nailed it down for me.

> As it is, we tax people involuntarily to support oil companies and their effects. I'd prefer that people be able to choose whether or not they want to pay for a product. Now, this I can put my arms around, like city government taxing it's citizens to build a Billion dollar statium for a billionair. After we pickup the bill, we are charged 10.00 for parking, 4.50 for a hot dog, and as much or more for a drink, not to mention the cost of a ticket. It truely is a great deal for the billionair and cities through out the country. I'm trying to think of a time about 80 years ago or longer if we ever taxed citizens to benifit a business owner.

Oh my acking butt, SC has more crap on it, not worth our time. Come up with a better topic, this thread should have a quick death. Try and come up with something more original and new. Sorry man, But this is Boring.

> Protesting a premeditated war of agression by an illegally elected government via trespassing is not a capital offense. If anything, Shrub, Rummy, and that whole crew deserve the death penalty for the deaths of tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians in the invasion and occupation of Iraq. When the people of the USA take back their government, they may be held accountable for their actions. We can only hope... A wacky statement, from obviously someone who is alittle wachy. Think about moving from the left coast to a more stable environment. Your tired and old left wing talking points seriously need to be updated.

It's the new Pro Choice movement, were you can abort your child and recieve a $25,000 reward in return. Obviously the above statement is a joke, but how do you explain the madness involved in allowing the death of your sons and daughters so they can commit murder in the belief they will be rewarded in heaven.

Its a public forum, should'nt be an issue, as well as someone who is paying a fee to an institution for instruction. Ask around, should be an interesting topic, no different than a student taking notes, dates, and quotes from their instructors on paper, don't think that would be a legal breach. You bring up a good question, just don't have a answer on hand. Maybe a question for Lawrocket.

I'm looking forward to Darius11 response. Very good information, enjoyed reading it.

> Why was the kid recording the lecture in highschool? I have three girls and they have been recording as well as many of their friends in the class room for several years. They are in private school and there is a standing policy at the school for kids to record if necessary to assist them at home with the subject matter. Not to many teachers standing on soap boxes at our school, to busy teaching math, science, history... to worry about trival matters they can make time for after school. My oldest in her first year in college records as well with or without her prof. knowledge. So far have not heard any prof. going on any rants. This teacher needs to take a chill pill and a couple of them there deep cleansing breaths, and take some time off in the Broke Back Mountains, a place where a guy can find some love.

Don't know if we will have the Fokker's up and running by July, but if we do, your only allowed to jump if you servive the supperior flying skills of our Killer Rabbit. You may have heard of our killer Rabbit, former President Jimmy Carter had a run in with him several years back. The Army Rangers are planning on a commando assult by C-130's to raid the beer coolers. Thats going to hurt.