Originally posted by sonickteam2:I thought "arrogant" always came before republican. ;)
Originally posted by Rob_Gee:yes, Rob is an American republican yankee fan, but we all have our faults. :)
He did say "for the most part", so deep down inside, we might still be "pals". :)
i still long the day i see him again….
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Originally posted by Rob_Gee:I was actually thinking of a word very similar looking to arrogant.
Originally posted by sonickteam2:I thought "arrogant" always came before republican. ;)
Originally posted by Rob_Gee:yes, Rob is an American republican yankee fan, but we all have our faults. :)
He did say "for the most part", so deep down inside, we might still be "pals". :)
i still long the day i see him again….
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Not all people measure the quality of their lives on the amount of money they make.
Yet, ironically, my life has very much improved with Republicans in office….
Originally posted by vansmack:But instead by the number of concerts they go to in a year.
Not all people measure the quality of their lives on the amount of money they make. [/QB]
Then why did you become a useless lawyer, and not a social worker or teacher?
I also met my true love during the Bush administration, went to my first NASCAR races, and saw my childhood team the Red Sox win the world series. Though the first is the most important, of course.
I also met my true love during the Bush administration, went to my first NASCAR races, and saw my childhood team the Red Sox win the world series. Though the first is the most important, of course.
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Not all people measure the quality of their lives on the amount of money they make.
Yet, ironically, my life has very much improved with Republicans in office….
I can't wait to hear what Osama Bin Butthead has to say on his scary lil video tape he sends about the Bush victory.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Your ignorance knows no boundaries.
Then why did you become a useless lawyer, and not a social worker or teacher?
I've used my law degree the last three months in 3 different states and on 7 different phone banks to ensure that minorities are given the same rights as white folks to vote, to stop the intimidation, and to ensure a fair election. Just this morning I was told not to go to Ohio to assist with the provisional ballots. And yes, I did all of this for free.
I've spent the last year using my law degree to raise over $7 Million for higher education. All the while I teach two classes, one on political science and one on the law.
Before that I spent 5 years using my law degree to create non-profit sectors in developing countries to take the burden off of burgeoning governments and allow EU, government, and charitable money to help build strong nations.
I became a lawyer to ensure civil rights for all, defend those that can't defend themselves, and to create strong civil societies. I may not make a lot of money, but I get to go home feeling good about myself and what I do, and from that I have a great quality of life, even if I struggle financially sometimes.
Even as a "useless" lawyer, I am a social worker and a teacher.
Sounds like you own quality of life has improved under the Bush Administration, as well.
I mean, in terms of advancing your career, and making a difference. Not in terms of finances, of course.
Sorry for being snotty, just being snotty toward your own snotty uncalled for statement.
I mean, in terms of advancing your career, and making a difference. Not in terms of finances, of course.
Sorry for being snotty, just being snotty toward your own snotty uncalled for statement.
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Your ignorance knows no boundaries.
Then why did you become a useless lawyer, and not a social worker or teacher?
I've used my law degree the last three months in 3 different states and on 7 different phone banks to ensure that minorities are given the same rights as white folks to vote, to stop the intimidation, and to ensure a fair election. Just this morning I was told not to go to Ohio to assist with the provisional ballots. And yes, I did all of this for free.
I've spent the last year using my law degree to raise over $7 Million for higher education. All the while I teach two classes, one on political science and one on the law.
Before that I spent 5 years using my law degree to create non-profit sectors in developing countries to take the burden off of burgeoning governments and allow EU, government, and charitable money to help build strong nations.
I became a lawyer to ensure civil rights for all, defend those that can't defend themselves, and to create strong civil societies. I may not make a lot of money, but I get to go home feeling good about myself and what I do, and from that I have a great quality of life, even if I struggle financially sometimes.
Even as a "useless" lawyer, I am a social worker and a teacher.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
[QB]
I also met my true love during the Bush administration, went to my first NASCAR races, and saw my childhood team the Red Sox win the world series. Though the first is the most important, of course.
Originally posted by vansmack:
[qb]
Didn't you meet your wife through a CityPaper ad??
The CityPaper has nothing to do with the Bush administration…it was just the right ad at the right time…
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:It's not about me Rhett, and that's the difference between you and me.
Sounds like you own quality of life has improved under the Bush Administration, as well.
I mean, in terms of advancing your career, and making a difference. Not in terms of finances, of course.
Sorry for being snotty, just being snotty toward your own uncalled for statement.
I am cetainly not happy Bush is in office because he gives me more opportunities to do good deeds by his poor decisions, and only you would think so. There will always be places to do good deeds, regardless of who is in power.
I feel badly for the gays who's lives are being trivialized, the minorities who are being persecuted, those without health care who are being ignored, the citizens who's rights are being taken away by this campaign of fear, and for the rest of the world who have no idea what to make of US foreign policy these days.
But hey, you got that 5% increase in your pay, which you used as your measure on the board as to the "irony" of the Republican regime and why it might not be so bad. But at what cost to others I ask you?
My comment to you was not uncalled for - many people went to the polls yesterday and voted for Bush saying "hey, he put $300 in my hands, how can I not vote for the guy?" To them I would have said the same thing I said to you and asked the same question - at what cost to others?
Originally posted by Fico:Or the wrong ad at the wrong time…
it was just the right ad at the right time… [/QB]
Originally posted by vansmack:What cost to others:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:It's not about me Rhett, and that's the difference between you and me.
Sounds like you own quality of life has improved under the Bush Administration, as well.
I mean, in terms of advancing your career, and making a difference. Not in terms of finances, of course.
Sorry for being snotty, just being snotty toward your own uncalled for statement.
I am cetainly not happy Bush is in office because he gives me more opportunities to do good deeds by his poor decisions, and only you would think so. There will always be places to do good deeds, regardless of who is in power.
I feel badly for the gays who's lives are being trivialized, the minorities who are being persecuted, those without health care who are being ignored, the citizens who's rights are being taken away by this campaign of fear, and for the rest of the world who have no idea what to make of US foreign policy these days.
But hey, you got that 5% increase in your pay, which you used as your measure on the board as to the "irony" of the Republican regime and why it might not be so bad. But at what cost to others I ask you?
My comment to you was not uncalled for - many people went to the polls yesterday and voted for Bush saying "hey, he put $300 in my hands, how can I not vote for the guy?" To them I would have said the same thing I said to you and asked the same question - at what cost to others?
In Irak: estimates of up to 100k (what's the tally for it to be considered a genocide btw?)
In America: 1k+ servicemen, plus amputees, suicides, emotional injuries, etc etc etc…
Which was my point. I think Redsocks inability to find a job in DC for five months has more to do with a combination of his qualifications (or lack thereof) and bad luck than it does the Bush Administration.
Employment for me in my 20's was tough. It was tough to both find and keep a job, and I struggled financially. I think that had to do more with me, and with the fact that I was an underqualified 20something than it did the Administration that was in power.
I mean, goshgolly, the last time I checked, Redsock was an American born, white, heterosexual male. He should be thriving, if not now, well in the next four years.
Employment for me in my 20's was tough. It was tough to both find and keep a job, and I struggled financially. I think that had to do more with me, and with the fact that I was an underqualified 20something than it did the Administration that was in power.
I mean, goshgolly, the last time I checked, Redsock was an American born, white, heterosexual male. He should be thriving, if not now, well in the next four years.
Originally posted by Fico:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
[QB]
I also met my true love during the Bush administration, went to my first NASCAR races, and saw my childhood team the Red Sox win the world series. Though the first is the most important, of course.
Originally posted by vansmack:
[qb]
Didn't you meet your wife through a CityPaper ad??
The CityPaper has nothing to do with the Bush administration…it was just the right ad at the right time…
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:So you can insult them and call them useless?
Get more training/education, be willing to move across the country for a job, or accept something less than desirable and work your way up.
And most of them were probably proud to give up their lives, arms, and legs in service for their country, and could probably care less about getting pity from pussies like you.
I'm not saying that's the way I feel, I'm probably more on the pussy side with you…but the fact remains that most service people are on the side of war….so why feel sorry for them?
I'm not saying that's the way I feel, I'm probably more on the pussy side with you…but the fact remains that most service people are on the side of war….so why feel sorry for them?
Originally posted by Fico:
In America: 1k+ servicemen, plus amputees, suicides, emotional injuries, etc etc etc…
What does it matter??? With no arms and legs now they're just useless.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
And most of them were probably proud to give up their lives, arms, and legs in service for their country, and could probably care less about getting pity from pussies like you.
I'm not saying that's the way I feel, I'm probably more on the pussy side with you…but the fact remains that most service people are on the side of war….so why feel sorry for them?
Originally posted by Fico:
In America: 1k+ servicemen, plus amputees, suicides, emotional injuries, etc etc etc…
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Why feel sorry for them??
And most of them were probably proud to give up their lives, arms, and legs in service for their country, and could probably care less about getting pity from pussies like you.
I'm not saying that's the way I feel, I'm probably more on the pussy side with you…but the fact remains that most service people are on the side of war….so why feel sorry for them?
Originally posted by Fico:
In America: 1k+ servicemen, plus amputees, suicides, emotional injuries, etc etc etc…
how about because they had to leave their loved ones behind for a war that is unjustified, ill-planned and costing thousand upon thousand of innocent lives…at the end of the day I doubt they're getting a good night's sleep… and it's sad…Afghanistan, justifiable…Irak..well we all agree on that I think..
Well most of THEM don't think it's unjustified. Otherwise, why would two thirds of military spouses (probably even higher among military themselves) voted for Bush?
That's OUR opinion. If they think it's justified, and they lose an arm or two in the process, I'm sure they don't want us pussy liberals feeling sorry for them.
That's OUR opinion. If they think it's justified, and they lose an arm or two in the process, I'm sure they don't want us pussy liberals feeling sorry for them.
Originally posted by Fico:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Why feel sorry for them??
And most of them were probably proud to give up their lives, arms, and legs in service for their country, and could probably care less about getting pity from pussies like you.
I'm not saying that's the way I feel, I'm probably more on the pussy side with you…but the fact remains that most service people are on the side of war….so why feel sorry for them?
Originally posted by Fico:
In America: 1k+ servicemen, plus amputees, suicides, emotional injuries, etc etc etc…
how about because they had to leave their loved ones behind for a war that is unjustified, ill-planned and costing thousand upon thousand of innocent lives…at the end of the day I doubt they're getting a good night's sleep… and it's sad…Afghanistan, justifiable…Irak..well we all agree on that I think..
This article is interesting. It also gives me a bit more hope.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/11/03/election.world.reaction/index.html
Cheers
DJ Medusa.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/11/03/election.world.reaction/index.html
Cheers
DJ Medusa.
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