Two Cents

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:47 AM EDT

While she's begging America to pay for her credit cards, Hillary is bragging that she and her husband have made $109 million since they left office, and that some little 9-year-old sold her bicycle to help pay Hillary's credit cards off.



The cover of the New Yorker Magazine is very truthful and tells the truth about what the future of this country might hold. The magazine isn't worth buying but take a look at the picture.

Quill, Brower and McNabb are running this city as if they were running the cities of Havana, Cuba, Ithaca, N.Y., San Francisco, Calf., or Harlem, N.Y. They care nothing about the regular people, the taxpayers.

The fools running the city council tell the public that they must choose between raising gasoline taxes or raising property taxes. But they don't tell us there's a third alternative: Lower some of the wasteful spending the City of Auburn does.




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The Citizens' Say

There are 111 comment(s)

AJ wrote on Jul 19, 2008 5:59 AM:

" Regarding chemtrails, one possibility is that they are doing this to combat global warming. Apparently there is evidence to suggest that particles used in the spraying (some form of aluminum oxide it is thought) reflect a portion of sunlight away from the earth's surface).

There are no doubt numerous possibilities as to why the spraying is being done. Atmospheric spraying by the government is certainly nothing new. In one experiment during the 50's or 60's (I do not remember the name of the program) the government sprayed bacteriological agents in the San Francisco Bay area, resulting in the death of at least one person, and many others became seriously ill.

Of course, you no doubt think I am wearing my tin foil hat again, but the fact is the government ended up admitting to this.

Anyhow, I ran across this link which appears to be good information on the topic, though I cannot vouch for the rest of the site.

http://www.proliberty.com/observer/20080112.htm "

AJ wrote on Jul 19, 2008 5:22 AM:

" nature lover wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:41 PM:
" Per AJ:
"And chemtrails ARE real. It's just that noone will admit to what they are for. I have personally seen them on several occasions, both here in Auburn and on the west coast over ten years ago."

I have to admit I finally googled some crap mentioned by the soothsayer and found this:

"The not-so-secret chemtrail spraying program, intended to keep us from attaining higher spiritual awareness/consciousness, to reduce ethnically targeted populations worldwide, and to induce bioengineered disease organisms in order to reap staggering profits for the pharmaceutical cartels is apparently failing- and failing badly. I have seen the evidence here in southern...etc

**U R MAD AJ**"

I'm mad? Well, coming from someone who has zero reading comprehension I guess I shouldn't be surprised to be accused of that by you.

Tell me, SFB, where I even speculated as to what the chemtrails are for? How is it that you associate my comments with something you "google up" that I have never even read or commented on? You are not thinking very clearly NL, but that is not surprising. I'll put this all in a nutshell for all you nutcases out there:
I have seen chemtrails, and I know the difference between chemtrails and contrails. I do not know what the chemtrails are for, nor did I ever suggest that I do.

That said, here is a link which you might find interesting. (personally, I have not looked at the issue for several years until now). This link which I just found is EXACTLY what I personally witnessed in this area more than once.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5dyZ7AR55Y "

brew1234 wrote on Jul 19, 2008 12:03 AM:

" If you thick headed ones think about it, the repeal of the gas tax cap will be a wash for Auburn residents. Those from out of town will be the only ones paying more. The gas tax you pay will be evened out by the revenue received and the lower effect on property taxes. The city will get a surplus of revenue from tourists and people passing through buying gas. Comprende? "

karl wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:53 PM:

" Queenie, what'd you lose your reading glasses? "

karl wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:51 PM:

" If McCain is less-sucky, it's only because his sucker is worn out. He's too old.
Your "bad" WHAT. Chris?
"BAD" IS NOT A NOUN!!!!!!
INVEST IN A DICTIONARY!!!!
Let's all talk without finishing our. Could you imagine what would? People wouldn't know WHAT the heck you were trying to. If we don't confront this violation of the English language, we might as well be all speaking in a foreign. "

nature lover wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:41 PM:

" Per AJ:
"And chemtrails ARE real. It's just that noone will admit to what they are for. I have personally seen them on several occasions, both here in Auburn and on the west coast over ten years ago."

I have to admit I finally googled some crap mentioned by the soothsayer and found this:

"The not-so-secret chemtrail spraying program, intended to keep us from attaining higher spiritual awareness/consciousness, to reduce ethnically targeted populations worldwide, and to induce bioengineered disease organisms in order to reap staggering profits for the pharmaceutical cartels is apparently failing- and failing badly. I have seen the evidence here in southern...etc

**U R MAD AJ**

Yes, QT, he has attained fully enlarged berries recently...

AJ I still swear u are that moron in town here that wears those multicolored stretch pants and claims he is a "promoter"...

U know if there is this HUGE worldwide conspiracy theory goin' on "because China is being groomed by the NWO to replace the United States as the leading nation of the world, both economically and militarily." Then tell me AJ ol' wise one, WTF r we supposed to do about it? Do u EVER relax or is everything out to GET us? oooh watch that nasty housefly has an agenda...u r too funny... "

movedsouth wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:51 PM:

" BTW AJ, I'll post more like that if it works for you. It's easier to criticize grammar than to respond to comments or questions. I want to make it easier for you people. "

AJ wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:06 PM:

" chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 3:22 PM:
" Come on, Pelosi chiding Bush while the overall rating for the congress she "leads" is 9%?
What has Nancy done to help things?
Since she took over gas prices have risen 75%. Yet in November 2006, House Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi issued a press release touting the Democrats' "common-sense plan to help bring down skyrocketing gas prices."

Average price of gasoline was $1.78 in Jan 2001. (GOP Congress)

Average price of gasoline was $2.00 in Jan 2007. (the month the Dems took over congress)

So, in the 6 years of a GOP controlled congress, gas rose .22 cents.

Since Pelosi and crew started running the show, prices have risen from $2.00 to $4.00 plus. Nice job Nancy."

You're telling me that I have a reading comprehension problem? If that isn't the most Machiavellian thing I've heard all day.

Your incorrect numbers aside, I said "meaningful" data. How is it you so conveniently ignore a couple of months prior to the election, when the price was $3.03 / $3.00 in Jul/Aug 2006.

Except that it would skew your assertions and put a considerable dent in your point. Let's not let facts get in the way of making a point, right Chris? "

movedsouth wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:06 PM:

" AJ, just are you referring to? Movedsouth - did you even bother to proofread your post for any amount of grammar or logic? Wow! I'd ask for some of what you're smoking, but it really seems a bit too dangerous. " "

quiveringthigh wrote on Jul 18, 2008 7:43 PM:

" I am not trying to distract anyone from your boring posts. I just think you feel a little brave, since your boy came back.

Have fun wasting hours searching the internet, looking for long boring things to cut and paste. I just think you "jr. politicians" need to step up to the plate and run for office. Just think of how many people you can broadcast your boring topics to.

Have a nice day, aj(jr. politician) "

chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 7:41 PM:

" My bad AJ. This should clarify things for you since you are the only one here that seems to have some reading comprehension difficulty.
The cost of gas in Jan. 2001 was $1.48.
The cost of gas in Jan. 2006 was $2.36.
The cost of gas in Jan. 2008 was $3.09.
And finally, the average cost of gas as of Jun. 2008 nationally was $4.10.
So, since Pelosi took over, gas has increased $1.74 per gallon. That means the cost of a gallon of gas has almost doubled.
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/hist/mg_tt_usM.htm

Did you get your orgone generator yet? Maybe you and Cynthia McKinney can do some shopping together, then hop back in your mystery machine van and find Tupac's killer. "

AJ wrote on Jul 18, 2008 7:25 PM:

" quiveringthigh wrote on Jul 18, 2008 6:36 PM:
" Is it me, or has AJ become mouthier, since Karl came back?? "

Yes, it is you. Are you just trying to distract people's attention away from coulter's 2+2=5 gas price issue that I raised?

Movedsouth - did you even bother to proofread your post for any amount of grammar or logic? Wow! I'd ask for some of what you're smoking, but it really seems a bit too dangerous. "

movedsouth wrote on Jul 18, 2008 6:47 PM:

" It's interesting, all the pro Obama post only criticize McCain.Why is it that they do not post what Obama is for. Maybe the only Obama can stand for is change. I see his wife is stepping into the background, to spend more time with the children. Maybe it's because he can't shut her up. I think all the press is going to Irag with him is because they want to see the rotten reception he gets. "

quiveringthigh wrote on Jul 18, 2008 6:36 PM:

" Is it me, or has AJ become mouthier, since Karl came back?? "

AJ wrote on Jul 18, 2008 6:10 PM:

" cm wrote on Jul 18, 2008 5:44 PM:
" Aj: I am curious about your post:
have seen jets "spraying" on numerous occasions, at relatively low altitudes while criss-crossing the sky. I watched as these low altitude trails continued to hang in the air and spread out over time - they were not dissipating as one would expect a normal contrail to do. I've seen them last as long as an hour or more."

WHEN YOU SAW THIS HAPPEN --WHO DID YOU CALL? EPA?
Any type of city/state/Gov. official? "

cm, it would have been pointless since the government has been denying this for years. AFAIK, there were some attempts by certain members of Congress to investigate the matter only to be stonewalled - this was back in the 90's. "

cm wrote on Jul 18, 2008 5:44 PM:

" Aj: I am curious about your post:
have seen jets "spraying" on numerous occasions, at relatively low altitudes while criss-crossing the sky. I watched as these low altitude trails continued to hang in the air and spread out over time - they were not dissipating as one would expect a normal contrail to do. I've seen them last as long as an hour or more."

WHEN YOU SAW THIS HAPPEN --WHO DID YOU CALL? EPA?
Any type of city/state/Gov. official? "

cm wrote on Jul 18, 2008 5:36 PM:

" CVN:
adding to your comment:
"It was mortgage companies trying to make a fast buck by lending to anyone who could fill out a form."

It was Obama's buddy on his "find me a vice-pres" committee
(James Johnson aka countrywide lender)
--that as soon as the news hit the fan he too cowardly denounced his title of aiding Obama! "

AJ wrote on Jul 18, 2008 5:26 PM:

" I am laughing so hard from your flimsy interpretation of the data that your "Mugged by reality" comment seems that much whackier - you are so funny coulter. LOL - this is funny stuff.

Why do you insist on demonstrating your inability or unwillingness to comprehend such simple things?

Do I really have to point out the problems with your interpretation of the data, besides the fact you were exaggerating and the numbers YOU used do not even show up in the data in the link you provided? And FYI, I am not questioning the data itself.

I don't think it can get any clearer than this - coulter is a moron/liar/idealogue/nutcase. Take your pick.

I just want to encourage everyone to follow Coulter's link and see the data for yourselves, if you want a good laugh. HINT - look at the numbers he presented and compare, but also make note of the average prices (you'll need your spreadsheet for this) and also take note of the PRE-2006 election prices.

Unbelievable!! "

cm wrote on Jul 18, 2008 5:02 PM:

" FG: I know they are entitled to security--BUT Obama and his wife get DOUBLE the security everywhere he travels..
He should be allowed the same as McCain and if he wants double then HE should pay the balance NOT US!!! "

theking wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:49 PM:

" AJ YOU SHOULD TALK ABOUT FANTASY NUMBERS. DIDNT YOU HEAR THAT A JUDGE RULED THAT YOUR BOY AL GORE HAD 35 SCIENTIFIC ERRORS IN HIS INCONVIENENT TRUTH MOVIE. THATS THIRTY FIVE. THATS 5 MORE THAN THIRTY. DIDNT YOU HEAR ABOUT AL GORES 10% STAKE IN THE LEADING CARBON CREDIT COMPANY. THE SAME COMPANY THAT ALL BUSINESSES WILL HAVE TO BUY THEIR CARBON CREDITS FROM IN THE FUTURE. SOUNDS LIKE HES TRYING TO SECURE HIS RETIREMENT. IF YOU WANT THE GOVERNMENT TO BE YOUR MOMMA VOTE FOR OBAMA. "

chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:44 PM:

" Spread the word: DEPLOY ORGONE GENERATORS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD and you too will be free of chemtrail laden skies!

Woohoo! Where can I gets myself a orgone generator? AJ, is it something Home Depot, Lowes or the One North Psychiatric Facility keeps in stock? "

chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:29 PM:

" Ok AJ, fantasy numbers...

Here you go, check away, its all there in black and white.

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/hist/mg_tt_usM.htm

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.toc.htm

Lemme guess, since I'm using the gov's Consumer Price Index and Energy Information Administration, the evil Bush regime fudged the numbers...or something like that.

Really AJ, it must stink to get mugged by reality all the time. "

Leon Kapowski wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:27 PM:

" Umm... AJ, those numbers are quite accurate. Just because you don't want to believe them, doesn't make them not true.

Oh noes, it must be the chemtrails!!!11!!!! OMGBBQLOL!!!!!!! "

AJ wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:12 PM:

" Coulter, nice fantasy numbers you pulled out of your butt. You are not only ignorant as all get out as you continually demonstrate here for all the world to see, but you are disingenuous as well. Why don't you dig up some meaningful and accurate numbers? Either you do not know how or you are so blinded by your loyalty to your moronic party that you will lie to defend them. "

movedsouth wrote on Jul 18, 2008 3:36 PM:

" Why is it the Democrats don't want to drill? Yes, I know it will take a number of years to see all the results, but the speculators will back off. If we were able to drill 10 yrs ago, maybe gas would be $2. Bush wants to do something, the Dems don't want to. All you Obama lovers, enjoy the price of gas and save your money because Obama wants to raise taxes. Yes raise. Do away with Bush's tax cut and LOWER taxes and you will still see a net increase! "

chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 3:22 PM:

" Come on, Pelosi chiding Bush while the overall rating for the congress she "leads" is 9%?
What has Nancy done to help things?
Since she took over gas prices have risen 75%. Yet in November 2006, House Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi issued a press release touting the Democrats' "common-sense plan to help bring down skyrocketing gas prices."

Average price of gasoline was $1.78 in Jan 2001. (GOP Congress)

Average price of gasoline was $2.00 in Jan 2007. (the month the Dems took over congress)

So, in the 6 years of a GOP controlled congress, gas rose .22 cents.

Since Pelosi and crew started running the show, prices have risen from $2.00 to $4.00 plus. Nice job Nancy.

Iraq-we are winning/won the war. Nancy and Harry Reid declared the war lost and the surge a failure. Hmmmm...

Economy-not in a recession right now, but not good either. We still have low unemployment rates and how much can you blame the Government for the economics of supply and demand? We have peaks and valleys and we were on the peak for many, many years. Primarily the housing issues started the ball rolling, but that wasn't Bush's fault.
It was mortgage companies trying to make a fast buck by lending to anyone who could fill out a form. "

dd wrote on Jul 18, 2008 3:00 PM:

" If there were never a white President, would Obama be acting white? Also, I am curious as to what he has accomplished in his time in office, so if someone can expond......... I am not necessarily anti Obama, but I guess I am failing to see how his experience can work for me. I guess I feel that way because change for change sake is stupid. Its like being punched in the face five times a day, and changing it to three punches, and a slap. Its a change, but it still sucks. If it is going to suck, my hope is for the least sucky person to be in office--and the least sucky one is McCain. "

karl wrote on Jul 18, 2008 2:31 PM:

" I don't really care for Nancy Pelosi, but she just spoke WISDOM about President Bush!
"You know, God bless him, bless his heart, president of the United States, a total failure, losing all credibility with the American people on the economy, on the war, on energy, you name the subject," Pelosi replied. She then tsk-tsked Bush for "challenging Congress when we are trying to sweep up after his mess over and over and over again."
Cynthia McKinney sounds like a similarly enlightened, intelligent woman.
Both of them are smart enough to see through the criminality and smokescreens of the Bush Racket.
VOTE OBAMA 08!!!!!!
GOOOOO OBAMA!!!!! "

movedsouth wrote on Jul 18, 2008 2:04 PM:

" If anyone thinks Obama is the best candidate, here is a list of his accomplishments er flip-flops!http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/07/17/flip-flop-flip-flop-flip-flop/ "

Leon Kapowski wrote on Jul 18, 2008 1:18 PM:

" Just a quick question... someone please post a list of Obama's accomplishments in his time as a senator. Give me at least 5, with references to back them up. I'm really interested in finding out. "

chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:42 PM:

" http://www.denverpost.com/harsanyi/ci_9915203

Good article about the current energy issues going on. From the article:

Don't worry, though, congressional Democrats have a bold plan. Hold on for 10 or 15 years and they'll have a bounty of energy options. They promise. But no oil shale. No clean coal. No nuclear power. And definitely no more oil.

They will not enable your revolting, inefficient lifestyle. In the short-term, offshore drilling, especially, is a pie-in-the-sky fairy tale. Unlike, say, pond scum and hydrogen fuel packs.

On the bright side, it seems that reality is beginning to overtake fantasy. This week, Newt Gingrich's American Solutions for Winning the Future group delivered 1.3 million signatures to Congress, demanding that Washington allow more drilling. A recent Zogby International polls shows 74 percent of likely voters support offshore drilling in U.S. coastal waters, and 59 percent favor drilling for oil in the tundra of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

There are few issues in America that offer this kind of impressive "unity." But apparently when unity doesn't align with left-wing orthodoxy, we need more "leadership" to explain why we're wrong.

Presumptive presidential nominee Barack Obama called offshore drilling a "gimmick." According to other Democrats, prices would not be affected for five years and oil companies probably would not use the leases anyway.

and:

So why can't Americans look forward to more domestic oil? Well, because carbon is bad for you. Because countless Democrats believe that high prices will help wean us off this terrible addiction.

For many, environmental concerns outweigh the economic well-being of citizens. For some, the migratory paths of caribou trump your selfish habit of heating and cooling your home.

No, drilling isn't "the answer." Yet, the potential positives from increasing domestic supply outweigh any concerns of the opposition. Certainly any they can talk about in public. "

chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:28 PM:

" I was actually laughing when I read that AJ thinks McKinney is a viable candidate, she's a nutjob and truther.
Now I see why AJ likes her....

Some history on this wacko:

Appearing with Louis Farrakhan, calling globalization a "cruel hoax," advocating for Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe and this statement on a radio show in 2002:
"We know there were numerous warnings of the events to come on September 11," McKinney said that day. "What did this administration know and when did it know it, about the events of September 11? Who else knew, and why did they not warn the innocent people of New York who were needlessly murdered? What do they have to hide?" McKinney thought she knew the answer. "What is undeniable," she explained, "is that corporations close to the administration have directly benefited from the increased defense spending arising from the aftermath of September 11th."
This is the same woman arrested for slapping a US Capital police officer, wasted time and money by introducing a bill to provide for the "expeditious disclosure of records relevant to the life and death of Tupac Amaru Shakur," the rapper murdered in Las Vegas in 1996.

Racebaiter: Check
Plays the race card when convenient: Check
9/11 Truther: Check
Anti-semite: Check
All around nutjob: Check "

Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:20 PM:

" Hey Coach:

To all the people who think America is such a bad place to live -- never give up trying to fix the flaws. That's why we have voting rights. "

karl wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:55 AM:

" "Mccain is clearly the lesser of two evils. "
Andy, how do you get Internet service on that planet you're living on.
And what galaxy is that?
Certainly not Earth?!
Defend this ridiculous bit of foolishness please? "

Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:43 AM:

" Also, from the United State Secret Service history page:

http://www.secretservice.gov/history.shtml

Protection began for presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama in May, the earliest initiation of Secret Service protection for any candidate in history. Presidential candidate New York Senator Hillary Clinton already received protection before she entered the race due to her status as former first lady. "

Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:40 AM:

" The Librarian answers her own question:

http://www.secretservice.gov/faq.shtml#faq2

By law, the Secret Service is authorized to protect:

The president, the vice president, (or other individuals next in order of succession to the Office of the President), the president-elect and vice president-elect

The immediate families of the above individuals

Former presidents, their spouses, except when the spouse re-marries

Children of former presidents until age 16

Visiting heads of foreign states or governments and their spouses traveling with them, other distinguished foreign visitors to the United States, and official representatives of the United States performing special missions abroad

Major presidential and vice presidential candidates, and their spouses within 120 days of a general presidential election

Other individuals as designated per Executive Order of the President and
National Special Security Events, when designated as such by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

[Emphasis added] "

Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:37 AM:

" I'm pretty sure the Secret Service has specific individuals whom they guard, according to their position -- and I daresay that certain high-profile presidential candidates are on that list, as are ex-presidents and their families. I do not think that having the Secret Service guard Obama on our dime is anything strange or special. It's just what is done -- maybe since Bobby Kennedy? Anyone up on the history of the Secret Service? "

coach7811 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:30 AM:

" To all who think America is such a bad place to live......LEAVE! "

AJ wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:29 AM:

" Karl, I doubt I'll be doin' any wheelies on my c50! hehe. I must say I am very impressed with the bike overall! It was a much better choice than any of the Yamaha's or Kawasaki's. Hit me up if you ever want to go out for a drive!

AS for Obama. I think we all need to be VERY careful here. Look at his advisers - that should tell the whole story. ms coulter should be impressed since it will most likely mean more of the same - war. Think back to Jimmy Carter and the creation of Al Qeada. I do not trust him, but for far different reasons than ms coulter. Coulter, I should think would be very happy with an Obama presidency, except for his, er, her, racism.

The best candidate out there right now is McKinney. But I am not optimistic about her chances as long as she continues to be marginalized (they always do that to any candidate that represents a serious threat to the status quo), and as long as people buy into the notion that she hasn't a chance, which is a self-fulfilling prophecy projected on the public by the corporate owned media system. "

quiveringthigh wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:29 AM:

" brew1234 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:50 AM:
" QT if you have nothing intelligent to say then say nothing. Or to bring it down to your level, shut up unless you have a point. "

Ok, Brew, you are ignorant. It makes you mad, that I don't agree with you, so you get angry and tell me I have nothing intelligent to say. So what if I don't care for Tubman. I think it's nice for what she did, but to glorify and immortalize her is absurd. She has her house and a plaque that honors her. What more do you want? It sounds like a personal issue with you. What is it that Tubman did that makes you go ballistic when someone else doesn't agree with an opinion? I don't go around and put people on pedestals. I am glad for any human that has let the world know what they did in their life. I know quite a bit of people that I feel are truly amazing and genuine. Maybe you should do something to give your existence some worthiness. "

1234567890p wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:11 AM:

" when we get in that voting machine & close the curtain, no one knows who were voting for. it's nobodys business. "

AJ wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:09 AM:

" Ms Coulter, I don't need for you to point out the definition of a contrail. I do know what that is. I've been a flight enthusiast probably since you were in diapers.

For your information, (not that it will do you any good) contrails dissipate within a matter of minutes and DO NOT spread out over vast areas, and they DO NOT form under (roughly) 30,000'.

I have seen jets "spraying" on numerous occasions, at relatively low altitudes while criss-crossing the sky. I watched as these low altitude trails continued to hang in the air and spread out over time - they were not dissipating as one would expect a normal contrail to do. I've seen them last as long as an hour or more.

Coulter, you never fail to amaze me at your utter ignorance. Did someone drop you as a child or something? "

cm wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:05 AM:

" Why does Obama and the Mrs. get extra security on the tax payers wallet?

If he is raising millions for his campaign then why isn't he paying the extra security costs? "

chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:03 AM:

" This is where the Obama thing came from for those interested:
http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/06/11/
say-it-loud-say-it-proud-i-am-a-racist/

Am I the only one who notices that Karl and AJ have absolutely no sense of humor? "

Andy b wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:49 AM:

" I usually don't get involved in the political back and forth on here but bravo Chris. While Mccain isn't my first choice (Romney 2012!), Mccain is clearly the lesser of two evils. "

AJ wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:34 AM:

" chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:28 AM:
" I found this on the Al Gore Internet (tm):"

Why do you keep trotting out this bizarre misrepresentation of Al Gore which was based on a comment which was totally twisted around? Al Gore is not my favorite politician, let me make that clear. But it really bothers me when some a wipe continues to propagate the myth that AG claimed to have "invented" the internet. AL GORE NEVER CLAIMED TO HAVE INVENTED THE INTERNET. END OF STORY. IF YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE LOONY TUNES. "

karl wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:17 AM:

" By the way--that author describes herself as a "charismatic"--as in "Charasmatic Christian"--you know, those people who go to church and then fall down in trances and babble in "tongues" just rattling off a bunch of nonsense syllables?
Yup. I'd follow them and quote them too. Absolute shining examples of leadership and sensibility, they! LOL! "

karl wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:13 AM:

" OK--here's something that should amuse you all.
That silly, racist, xenophobic rant which Chris has substituted for his own thinking came from a website called (ready for this?!) "Pursuing Holiness--pursuing holiness in daily life"
The owner of the site describes the site and herself in these terms:
"I’m a quite boring middle-aged woman; reformed charismatic, politically conservative, pro-war when we have been attacked (as we were in 1979 and regularly since then)...The disciple I have most in common with is Peter - impulsive, loudmouthed, and frequently foolish..."
YES, PEOPLE--THIS IS WHERE CHRIS GETS HIS INFORMATION AND INDOCTRINATION FROM!
BE AFRAID. BE VERY AFRAID!
LMFAO!!!!!! "

karl wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:08 AM:

" Chris, I don't know anything about contrails or why you Conservatives seem to think that aluminum/tin foil is a fashion accessory. Personally, I put it over leftover,; that's abut it.
Once again I have to ask you--do you have any thought of your own, or are you the new Citizen "cut-n-paste" king who is too articulation-challenged to elucidate your own thoughts on any given subject?
I mean, we all use C-N-P to a degree, but you seem to use it as an excuse to not think? "

chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:28 AM:

" I found this on the Al Gore Internet (tm):

As for me, because I’m preemptively being defined as a racist (since I most certainly won’t vote for Obama), I’ve decided to step up to the plate and embrace that definition. From here on in, I’ve got my mantra.

When I vote against Obama on November 4, 2008:

It won’t be because Obama wants to withdraw from Iraq, which I think will weaken America’s interests beyond repair, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama thinks that a nuclear Iran is no threat to the Western World, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because I think it’s an incredibly stupid idea for the most powerful nation in the world to approach evil totalitarian dictators as a supplicant, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because I hate the idea of a President who will subordinate America’s interests to the UN (as he inevitably will), it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama has the thinnest resume ever in the history of Presidential candidates, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because I think Obama’s Leftist connections (Ayres, Dohrn, Soros, Pfleger, Wright, etc.) show him to be either stupid about or complicit with an agenda antithetical to basic American values, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama consistently chooses as advisers people who have opted for the wrong side in the completely binary debate about Israel’s right to exist, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama wants to socialize American medicine, which I believe will destroy the high quality of medical care available to most Americans, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama wants to gut the military and reduce us to a nation with a big target painted on our collective backside, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama wants to gut the Second Amendment and destroy Americans’ Constitutional right to protect themselves from foreign and domestic enemies, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama has already announced loud and clear that he will support activist judges who place their “feelings” above the law, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama supports judicial decisions creating a right to gay marriage, when I think that decision is one for the voters, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama’s announced that he will dramatically increase taxes, putting the slow, inflexible, ill-informed government in charge of what should be a quick-reacting, knowledgeable marketplace, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama’s record in the Senate (albeit short and undistinguished) has been so liberal he makes Teddy Kennedy look like a reactionary, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama’s an open-borders kind of guy, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama has shown himself to be a scarily slow thinker and speaker when released from the teleprompter (which really doesn’t bode well for those cozy private chats with Ahmadinejad, Jong-Il, and Assad), it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama’s wife clearly loathes America and everything it stands for, despite the fact that she’s done pretty well out of it, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama was affiliated for more than 20 years with a church that preached white hatred and began to care only when it looked as if it would affect his campaign, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama was good buddies with Tony Rezko, and other sleazy characters (showing again that Obama was complicit or a singularly bad judgment of character), it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama’s a compulsive liar who clearly thinks we in the public are too stupid to catch up with his lies, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama’s campaign has proven to be fly-paper for every two bit troofer and anti-Semite in America, it will be because I’m a racist.
It won’t be because Obama’s promised already to start down the totalitarian path of purging his predecessors through criminal prosecutions, it will be because I’m a racist. "

chris van note wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:48 AM:

" AJ writes:
Chris, what's it like living in a fantasy world?

Then follows it up with:
And chemtrails ARE real. It's just that noone will admit to what they are for. I have personally seen them on several occasions, both here in Auburn and on the west coast over ten years ago.

Wow AJ, just wow. I've seen contrails from jets as well. Contrails are condensation trails and artificial clouds made by the exhaust of aircraft engines or wingtip vortices which precipitate a stream of tiny ice crystals in moist, frigid upper air.

For those of you not in the tin foil hat wearing "reality based" community that AJ and Karl are members of this is what she is talking about:
The Chemtrail conspiracy theory holds that the trails seen behind some aircraft are not ordinary contrails, but are the result of high-altitude spraying of some kind of chemicals for a purpose unknown to the general public. There are different versions of the theory, which hypothesize different chemical composition and purposes. Some chemtrail analysts report that the trails are composed of barium and aluminum oxide, and could be an attempt to affect climate by reflecting sunlight in the atmosphere. Other hypothesis include that they are sprayed over populated areas to affect human beings. "

Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 18, 2008 7:26 AM:

" Ithaca certainly has a lot more in the way of cultural activities. Obviously, with both Cornell and Ithaca College here, the average education is higher than most places anywhere. It's a neat, quirky place, but it is ultra-ultra "liberal" (I'm not keen on using those labels, but it really does fit Ithaca). I kinda like all the "hippies" myself -- I just couldn't afford to live here. "

brew1234 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:50 AM:

" QT if you have nothing intelligent to say then say nothing. Or to bring it down to your level, shut up unless you have a point. "

karl wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:30 PM:

" AJ--glad to hear you got your own 'Zook! Have fun, and don't forget the "two fingered salute" to your brothers out there! You'll probably see me out there on the same bike! And remember--NO WHEELIES ON THE STREET! (If I see you I'll catch up to you and really b*tch you out!) "

karl wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:28 PM:

" John McCain--misogyny we can all relate to--tonight it was reported that McCain made jokes about women getting raped by apes. His campaign advisor called that faux pas "authentic McCain" --as if it was some sort of laudable characteristic.
Sheesh... "

AJ wrote on Jul 17, 2008 9:24 PM:

" FG, I regret not having moved to Ithaca when I came back to this area. I really was considering it. The people seem much smarter down there for the most part. "

movedsouth wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:24 PM:

" I wonder if Obama is going to take the Rev. Jackson with him to Iraq. I hear he had some nice things about him. "

1234567890p wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:07 PM:

" wow, john mc cain an old man you woulden't believe his health care plan. it's 4 more years of bush, like it, or lump it. it's the absolute truth. Obama for president! how about that. Maybe all you people want to vote for perinal canditate nader. Another jerk! "

AJ wrote on Jul 17, 2008 6:59 PM:

" Chris, what's it like living in a fantasy world? It must be very weird living where everything is upside down and your information comes from the tooth fairy or the easter bunny.

By the way, mencken said a lot of stupid things which were not grounded in reality, kind of like Rush and your alter ego Ann.

And chemtrails ARE real. It's just that noone will admit to what they are for. I have personally seen them on several occasions, both here in Auburn and on the west coast over ten years ago.

Karl, welcome back. I got the Suzuki - most excellent bike. Going out for a ride now. "

karl wrote on Jul 17, 2008 6:43 PM:

" Queenie, people who live in glass houses...do you really want to regurgitate some of your bigotry and racism here for all to witness again?
Predictable, that all my ideological forum foes will jump on the bandwagon over a disparaging comment. The truth is, I'm used to these "gang tactics" that Conservatives use to silence the opposition, and it bothers me not one whit. Rave on...
Funny though, and really juvenile, that you would attack my band or playing personally. If I had a dime for every caustic critic in my career I would be rich. Sheeesh--what's next--are ya gonna call me ugly or fat? LOL!
La LA lA la la la.... "

theking wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:00 PM:

" karl quite frankly you and your band are terrible. i am not the only one who thinks so. your political arguments are also hideous. you could learn a thing or 200 from chris van. "

excnyer wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:56 PM:

" Hazel Eyez wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:30 PM:

" Why do people even waste time responding to Karl? He is obviously arrogant and full of himself. Thinks he is right no matter what and likes to bash people who don't think like him. How about the rest of us use this forum for it's intended purpose and ignore comments from users like him? "

Hazel Eyez...you couldn't have said it better. I feel the same way. This site should be called "Karl's Blog". "

horseradish wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:08 PM:

" Look at the cover of the new yorker, don't buy the magazine or read any articles, just look at the pretty picture.

Who is this joker? Come on, you can tell us! "

MISSEY1941 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:05 PM:

" cm
Ever hear of The Fall of the Roman Empire. Read it and then compare it to the US today. We keep repeating the same mistakes because we do not learn from history! "

cm wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:44 PM:

" I see no point on constantly going back to WW1 WW11 NAM,
what happened happened-done over with well before my birth!!

there are too many issues TODAY to try to fix or aid in somehow someway..
the past is in the history books where it belongs--let it stay there and try to improve TODAY and hopefully TOMORROW. "

Hazel Eyez wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:34 PM:

" Why do people even waste time responding to Karl? He is obviously arrogant and full of himself. Thinks he is right no matter what and likes to bash people who don't think like him. How about the rest of us use this forum for it's intended purpose and ignore comments from users like him? "

Hazel Eyez wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:30 PM:

" Why do people even waste time responding to Karl? He is obviously arrogant and full of himself. Thinks he is right no matter what and likes to bash people who don't think like him. How about the rest of us use this forum for it's intended purpose and ignore comments from users like him? "

Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:03 PM:

" Man, you don't need a PhD in history to know the hawks wanted us into WWII and were willing to push wherever they had to to drag us into it. Maybe we feel differently in retrospect, but at the time, there were plenty of folks who did not want us in the war -- not until we were handed an event that turned people's opinions. Provoked at the very least; very possibly there were some in our government who knew about it and let them come.

I didn't look at the site to which AJ sent the link -- and I am not judging the site one way or the other. Maybe the site is wacko. I'm just saying the examples CVN gave aren't the least bit wacky.

The moon landing was for real -- and in the end, a major waste of money for nothing much in return. Bunch of rocks and dust costing millions to visit to no special purpose. Very romantic and exciting, but there's nothing useful up there.

Chemical contrails? What's that? Never heard of it.

Paul is still alive and just finishing out an ugly divorce.

The Illuminati did exist, though I am sure many of the stories about their activities are exaggerated or the product of fevered imaginations.

As for Ithaca, you pretty much have to be employed to live here -- taxes and cost of living are considerably higher than in Auburn. Even now the prices have come down a tad, the cheapest gas I've seen here was $4.23 -- wait, that was in Lansing.... "

karl wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:01 PM:

" Geez Chris; quote much?
Do ya ever have a salient point or thought of your own that you can articulate in your OWN words? "

chris van note wrote on Jul 17, 2008 12:39 PM:

" So, Pearl Harbor was a conspiricy theory as well.
Wow.
I add that bit of "reality based" knowledge with the faked moon landing, the chemical contrails from jet planes,
and Paul is dead.
I better go hide from the Illuminati...

This seems to suit you and AJ:
In 1936 the well-known American commentator H. L. Mencken wrote:

The central belief of every moron is that he is the victim of a mysterious conspiracy against his common rights and true deserts. He ascribes all his failure to get on in the world, all of his congenital incapacity and damfoolishness, to the machinations of werewolves assembled in Wall Street, or some other such den of infamy. "

Unknown... wrote on Jul 17, 2008 12:27 PM:

" They should rename this column to "The Slam Line"!!!! That's all that happens on here. "

vic wrote on Jul 17, 2008 12:26 PM:

" Auburn should be so lucky as to be more like Ithaca. Ithaca has one of (if not the lowest) unemployment rates in the state as has a lot more going on than Auburn. "

cheeko wrote on Jul 17, 2008 12:18 PM:

" Raise city taxes or gas tax---WHAT OTHER CHOICES ARWE THERE WHEN YOU DO NOT SHOP OR BUY IN AUBURN? You got to keep your money LOCAL. "

karl wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:52 AM:

" Chris, are you historically challenged, or just is your ignorance and closed mindedness just a willful adjunct of your blind patriotism?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was discovered en route, and what's more, if you look at the preceding events of that attack, with regard to American sanctions against Japan, the US was clearly goading them into an attack of SOME sort.
The waves of bombers wee discovered, and, --just like with 9/11--key people were removed from their posts so as to not disrupt it. Because "The Powers That Be" were afraid that after the carnage of WWI that the American people wouldn't support going into yet another Word War.
Sheesh, Chris--do some research and open your "OORAH" mind! "

karl wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:47 AM:

" A huge guffaw and LOL!
"Hate what I envy"?!?!?
Please, Chris,--DO enlighten me as to WHAT you assume that I envy?!?!
McCain's senility?
Bush's stupidity?
Your blind hyperpatriotism?
Oh, do so enlighten me! I cannot live another day steeped in my own ignorance and denial! LOL! "

cm wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:09 AM:

" Again what is it everyone doesnt get?

536 536 536 536.......
not REP.. not Dems..Not Bush..
simply 536------ALL !!!!!

and thats just Washington..
not add county officials, city officials, town officials, etc...

simply put in one word: TAX

any complaints, any woes,
all come back to one word: MONEY

will it ever end? ....NEVER ! "

quiveringthigh wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:00 AM:

" brew1234 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 2:29 AM:
" QT does anything spew from your mouth other than inane drivel that makes not one lick of sense? Your pornographic handle should get you banned from this forum as well as a lack of coherent thought. "

Brew, So what's your point? "

chris van note wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:56 AM:

" FG, take a look at the site and you'll see what I mean. Complete chicken little type conspiricy nonsense. "

Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 17, 2008 9:07 AM:

" According to CVN, the site to which AJ pointed us says:

---The American government has a habit of lying to its citizens when it wants to contrive a new war.

---In 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor was the excuse for World War II.

---In 2001, the 9/11 attacks were the excuse for the "war on terrorism".

---The signs are unmistakable; the Bush regime is waging a "war against dissent," rapidly moving the United States to a total police state.

Yes, correct -- so what's the problem with that site? From the examples you give, it looks pretty much right on the money to me. "

movedsouth wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:57 AM:

" Vote for Osama, I mean Obama, he should learn that there are 50 states not 57 by No. "

chris van note wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:54 AM:

" How many Barack Obamas does it take to change a lightbulb?

None. Barack simply hopes and the light bulb changes itself.

And Karl, seems to me you hate what you envy. "

chris van note wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:35 AM:

" AJ its reality calling. That site was garbage. The facts? So, we attacked ourselves on Dec. 7, 1941 and on 9/11?
Ooh, better not question things since we live in a gestapo like police state, I don't want to go to jail. Right AJ?
Have you had the FBI knocking at your door or have your friends been disappearing? God forbid we actually try and catch the bad guys before they kill people.
Oh we have the "Blame America First" point of view from Karl. Nothing to be proud of...are you and Michelle Obama related? All the foreign aid we give, both publicly and privately, battling aids and other diseases in Africa, the help to the Tsunami victims (the usual U.S. contribution during major disasters is 25 to 33 percent of total international aid), I could go on and on with all the good we do in the world. "

interested wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:06 AM:

" Karl, I wasn't worried about your sensitivity to Ross the Boss, just like you're never worried about anyone elses sensitivity when you're on here bashing them. I was just, once again, stating my opinion that I am entitled to.

You just reminded me that it has been 14 yrs since I really liked Manowar.

Also, let me remind you, I am NOT a boy-I am a female. And I thought you were so omniscient. I have told you that in the past when I tried to have a conversation with you and you (once again) insulted me since that is the only thing you know how to do. "

interested wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:41 AM:

" quiveringthigh,

I don't know why they wouldn't post it but last night I tried to tell you that I liked Gloves of Metal but my favs were Hail to England(the original) and Fighting the World.

I used to like Karls sound too.... "

Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:20 AM:

" Fowl for foul, heeheehee. Er-um, sorry. Back to your regularly scheduled kvetching. "

brew1234 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 2:29 AM:

" QT does anything spew from your mouth other than inane drivel that makes not one lick of sense? Your pornographic handle should get you banned from this forum as well as a lack of coherent thought. "

AJ wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:59 AM:

" Chris, is your point that you cannot comprehend simple facts? It would certainly appear so. Why don't you actually refute them?

BTW, for anyone interested, I included that link partly because it has an excellent set of links at the bottom of the page for further research. Chris' breakdown of the site is a petty attempt to marginalize it, with nothing to back himself up, of course. Typical right wing neo con nutjob tactic. "

karl wrote on Jul 16, 2008 11:31 PM:

" I find it genuinely hilarious that you guys think I have some sort of sensitivity about Ross the Boss! LOL!
Sorry boys, I got over that like, YEARS ago--do you realize I've been in the band for FOURTEEN YEARS? A LOT longer than Ross!
Rave on, that the world may know ye mad... "

karl wrote on Jul 16, 2008 11:29 PM:

" Chris, what the hell was I supposed to read into that Limey nonsense you posted there? More hyper-patriotic rantings? Please---that kind of stuff makes me queasy. I'm so ssssssssick of "American Pride", especially when America's got little to be proud of anymore. "

karl wrote on Jul 16, 2008 11:26 PM:

" Funny, snivelingthigh--I never knew your playing before I got to know you and...OH!--guess what???--I NEVER WILL!!! LOL! "

karl wrote on Jul 16, 2008 11:25 PM:

" I love it, seeing all the Obama haters getting their knickers all tied up in knots over the prospect of the first Black president--and a LIBERAL to boot!
HURRAH FOR OBAMA!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!
John McCain--sorry--"McSame" is a bigger threat to this country than Obama EVER could be--a psychotically angry, PST-suffering Jackknife Johnny who doesn't even have a clue about world politics (he thought Czechoslovakia still existed!???) and who has shape-changed like an alien to sell his soul and vote to the Conservative Right. He's a man without principles or intelligence--hey, why NOT elect him president, right?
Thanks, all of you Republicans, for the $4.15 gasoline, the mortgage crisis, the Wasteful War, and the selling-out of all of our kids' futures. Yup--you guys can be trusted with America's future fer shuuuuuur! LOL! "

interested wrote on Jul 16, 2008 10:47 PM:

" quiveringthigh,

My favorites were always Fighting the World and Hail to England although, I really enjoyed Gloves of Metal also.

What a shame they don't sound as awesome as they used to. "

chris van note wrote on Jul 16, 2008 10:27 PM:

" Nice link AJ...really informative and unbiased (please note my sarcasm). Here is some of the "information" that the site provides:

The American government has a habit of lying to its citizens when it wants to contrive a new war.

In 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor was the excuse for World War II.

In 2001, the 9/11 attacks were the excuse for the "war on terrorism".

The signs are unmistakable; the Bush regime is waging a "war against dissent," rapidly moving the United States to a total police state.

The site also has the obligitory photoshopped pics of Pres. Bush as the devil, Hitler, a clown, pictures from the movie 1984, lots of swastikas and pictures of Nazi youth.
As well as the same old tired and lame accusations that Bush somehow stole the election in 2000 and 2004.

Scary stuff there AJ...I'm putting on my tin foil hat right now! "

quiveringthigh wrote on Jul 16, 2008 9:54 PM:

" I used to like Karl's playing, until I got to know him here. What a buzz-kill. "

quiveringthigh wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:45 PM:

" Interested,
GLOVES of METAL! All MEN Play on 10! "

quiveringthigh wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:05 PM:

" While she's begging America to pay for her credit cards, Hillary is bragging that she and her husband have made $109 million since they left office, and that some little 9-year-old sold her bicycle to help pay Hillary's credit cards off.

Is there truth to the above statement??? If so, there is something wrong with the Clinton's home budget. Maybe some call girls??? Guys??? Poodles??? I always hated those stinky Clinton's. I did see there house near Little Rock. The way the people think of them, I am surprised it still stands. "

AJ wrote on Jul 16, 2008 7:56 PM:

" Leon, put the blame where it belongs - on Bush. We are ALREADY living in a police state - you just haven't figured that out yet.

http://www.hermes-press.com/police_state.htm "

interested wrote on Jul 16, 2008 7:24 PM:

" High five, quiveringthigh! "

nature lover wrote on Jul 16, 2008 7:21 PM:

" Hey hmmmm...stories copy over themselves here at times...if u use your search box above and type in 'oil spill', several recent articles will come up. On my search it was the 5th one starting with the word 'third' that I was able to view yours and others comments....yw "

hmmmm wrote on Jul 16, 2008 7:04 PM:

" Why put your 2 cents in if you dont post it,I'm not using fowl or inapropriate words .I posted something and so did others about the oil spill why were they erased???????????????????????????????
I see whats happening here and you know what,it smells fishy "

quiveringthigh wrote on Jul 16, 2008 6:55 PM:

" interested wrote on Jul 16, 2008 3:24 PM:
" Bring back Ross the Boss!! "

I think the same EVERY DAY! "

Leon Kapowski wrote on Jul 16, 2008 4:50 PM:

" nature lover, the lesser of the two evils is McCain, and I might vote for him only if my life depended on it. Obama is talking about a new police force... taking into account his Marxist leanings, this can only turn out one way. It'll start with outside threats, then start concentrating on "inside threats"... i.e., people who dissent against the state. People will say what a crazy idea, it'll never happen here. If it happened in other places, it can happen here... it's already started, and Obama's handlers will use him to push things into full communist swing. "

chris van note wrote on Jul 16, 2008 4:43 PM:

" Since Karl was gone on tour, I'll post this article again from the Brussel's Journal (just substitute White British Liberals with White American Liberals):

Why is it we constantly see White British liberals attacking not only the British and their culture, but everyone and everything, in the name of anti-racism? Most suggest that they are driven by self-loathing, and this, no doubt, counts for much. They hate British culture, and they are suspicious of the British people – and these more than anything. But, the truth of the matter is that they hate culture, and they are suspicious of humanity itself. They hate high ideals: religion; nation; the flag; virtue; virtus; character; fortitude; justice; honor; freedom of expression; freedom of thought; freedom of conscience. And they are suspicious of anyone who would cultivate himself through them.

Liberalism has convinced us that these things are bad. We hear of ‘law,’ not ‘justice.’ We are embarrassed by the word, ‘God.’ We have exchanged character for ‘personality.’ And we ask ourselves merely, “where will it end?” not, “what can I do?” The US, by contrast, still instills in its citizens – of whichever race or background – a sense of pride and hope. It believes that it is a great nation. And it is a nation “under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” These are sacred words, and similar words must come to represent Britain, if the nation is to survive into the future.

http://www.brusselsjournal.com/node/3401 "

nature lover wrote on Jul 16, 2008 4:09 PM:

" Leon, we as the American people are on a sinking ship AGAIN...just like 4 years ago. Either choice is like voting for dumb or dumber or the lessor of two evils etc. Will there be another candidate on the ballot just so we can pull that lever to avoid the two fruit cakes? "

Leon Kapowski wrote on Jul 16, 2008 3:53 PM:

" I think Obama is far more than a joke, he's a threat. A line from a speech he gave in Colorado Springs on July 2:

"We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives we've set. We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded."

What is he talking about there? We need a gov't agency aside from local police forces, that is just as big and powerful as the military, providing "security" for us, within the borders of the US? THAT is the scariest thing I've heard out of his mouth yet. And people want to elect this maniac to the highest office in the land! "

Dave R Ithaca, NY wrote on Jul 16, 2008 3:31 PM:

" Hillary is almost as big a joke as Obama. "

interested wrote on Jul 16, 2008 3:24 PM:

" Bring back Ross the Boss!! "

Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 16, 2008 3:02 PM:

" That's the way propaganda operates in war time. Looking back, we can see the absurdity of it, and how blatantly manipulative it is trying to be. Good for you for seeing the absurdity NOW. "

chris van note wrote on Jul 16, 2008 3:00 PM:

" Its a cartoon (New Yorker cover) for crying out loud, get over it.
Thou shall not parody the Obamessiah or else thou are a racist. "

nature lover wrote on Jul 16, 2008 2:42 PM:

" Regarding the cover of the New Yorker mag I ask are all muslims to be classified as terrorists? How ignorant... "

interested wrote on Jul 16, 2008 1:47 PM:

" Hillary is a joke! "

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