Argus Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I don't think that's true. Most of your posts regarding American politics are either outdated, wrong, or just blog type opinions. I don't read blog opinions. And my opinion on American politics is relatively unbiased, unlike your Chester routine to the American Spike. Take for instance tax increases. Republicans agreed to raise the top tax rate last year. They did? That's odd. I seem to recall 2/3 of Republicans voting against the fiscal cliff deal. How many years in a row would you like them to raise taxes? UNTIL THEY CAN PAY THEIR BILLS! Is that so complicated for you, Mr. Conservative? And if they adopt that position, which party in Washington will represent those who think taxes shouldn't be raised? Is there a Stupid Party in Washington? Maybe the Tea Party will break away from the Republicans and form one. Conservatives believe in paying the bills, not starving the government of funds so they have to mothball ships and downsize the army. Nor do they believe in letting old people freeze to death in the dark or poor children starve. The Stupid Party, of course, wouldn't have any issues with that. The Stupid Party only cares about queers not being able to marry, kids not getting sex education, and NO TAXES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsy Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Yes, and the CPAC crowd loved it, knowing full well what any reference to her son means Yep, typical Palin still using her Down’s Syndrome child for her political advantage as she plariarizes the words of another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Has he learned how to spell respect yet??? LOL. He doesn't need to so much know how to spell, just how to earn it. The American people have spoken....twice. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 He doesn't need to so much know how to spell, just how to earn it. The American people have spoken....twice. LOL Obama earning respect? Now THAT'S funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Obama earning respect? Now THAT'S funny! Well then you'll find this hillarious: he has been elected to the top job in the US as many times as is allowed under their law. Apparently a lot of Americans respect him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Well then you'll find this hillarious: he has been elected to the top job in the US as many times as is allowed under their law. Apparently a lot of Americans respect him. Not anymore. He's an albatross around the necks of every democrat running in congress. They're gonna get slaughtered. Maybe Barry needs to do more between two ferns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Not anymore. He's an albatross around the necks of every democrat running in congress. They're gonna get slaughtered. Maybe Barry needs to do more between two ferns! Long way 'till that next election and the cons. keep shooting themselves in the foot. Ya know like reading Dr. Seuss in congress for endless hours wouldn't really make me want to mark an X for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Long way 'till that next election and the cons. keep shooting themselves in the foot. Ya know like reading Dr. Seuss in congress for endless hours wouldn't really make me want to mark an X for them. It would if you knew the reason why. But democrats rely on low information voters to win elections. You know, the people that follow Justin Bieber, watch American Idol and vote for Obama to give them free stuff. Btw, the filibuster in congress was last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 It would if you knew the reason why. But democrats rely on low information voters to win elections. You know, the people that follow Justin Bieber, watch American Idol and vote for Obama to give them free stuff. Btw, the filibuster in congress was last year. And I'll bet a lot of low information (are there any other kind) Republican voters enjoyed the hell out of it. Justin included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleeding heart Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Shady, While I personally don't quite get the Bieber phenomenon--and wouldn't have when I was at the right age, either, being too busy rockin' out to Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath--I don't know why you consider it some sort of partisan thing. First of all, the adoration of young Mr. Bieber is not regulated by political affiliation. Doubtless plenty of "conservative" young ladies consider him quite sublime. (That is, if we wish to relegate children into the unhelpful "conservative" and liberal" categories...based presumably on how their parents vote. On second thought...naahhh, why saddle them with the weaknesses of their parents? Their genes are already poor enough, what with them enjoying the music of Justin Bieber.)) Second, Mr. Bieber considers himself a "religious conservative"....so I suggest he should join the Ted Nugent/Family Values/But Teen Girls Rock/Crazy Train Right Wing Tour. Edited March 14, 2014 by bleeding heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Second, Mr. Bieber considers himself a "religious conservative"....so I suggest he should join the Ted Nugent/Family Values/But Teen Girls Rock/Crazy Train Right Wing Tour.I dont think th Beebs is that stupid. He would however raise the intelligence of one known idiot/pedophile/draft dodger's tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleeding heart Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Yeah, you went there. And, Zing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Yeah, you went there. And, Zing!What Republicans dont get (well at least some of them) is they look like complete idiots (vs just idiots) by linking up with one Ted Nugent. About as dumb as a bag of rocks but not nearly as bright as a bag of hammers. Both sides have idiots, but this one is glaring. Edited March 14, 2014 by Guyser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 The bible thumping narrowmindedness of it is what scares me (if I was an American) And one Tea Party rep did remind us one day on the CBC radio of all places that "America is not a democracy, it's a Republic" What the heck does that mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 The bible thumping narrowmindedness of it is what scares me (if I was an American) And one Tea Party rep did remind us one day on the CBC radio of all places that "America is not a democracy, it's a Republic" What the heck does that mean? It means that U.S. constitutional rights trump mob rule (the U.S. is a constitutional republic). That includes rights to "bible thump". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 It means that U.S. constitutional rights trump mob rule (the U.S. is a constitutional republic). That includes rights to "bible thump". Oh, so how come a lot of folks down there continue to refer to the concept of "democracy"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Oh, so how come a lot of folks down there continue to refer to the concept of "democracy"? Same reason folks in Canada do....government with democratic principles, but not mob rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Oh, so how come a lot of folks down there continue to refer to the concept of "democracy"? You might also think that those bible thumping Tea Party folks, since it is their schtick aftr all, would be a tad more informed than to make statements such as "If English was a good enough language for Jesus, it's good enough for us" That was hilatious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Same reason folks in Canada do....government with democratic principles, but not mob rule. Oh, so because we are a democracy and not a republic we are more subject to mob rule? Hard to follow what you're saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Oh, so because we are a democracy and not a republic we are more subject to mob rule? Hard to follow what you're saying. Clearly I didn't say any such thing. Canada is a constitutional monarchy, not a pure "democracy" either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 We (Trudeau and QE II) signed the BNA into law in 1982. We are pretty much a democracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 We (Trudeau and QE II) signed the BNA into law in 1982. We are pretty much a democracy. Canada is a constitutional monarchy that has elements of a democracy in it. Remove Monarchy and we can move towards a democratic state of some kind. As it is, I am considered a subject of her 'majesty' by being a Canadian citizen. I find that to be an utter insult to the notion of democracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Clearly I didn't say any such thing. Canada is a constitutional monarchy, not a pure "democracy" either. There are no pure democracies, only representative democracies. Even our constitutions were not put to a popular vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Canada is a constitutional monarchy that has elements of a democracy in it. Remove Monarchy and we can move towards a democratic state of some kind. As it is, I am considered a subject of her 'majesty' by being a Canadian citizen. I find that to be an utter insult to the notion of democracy. You are quite correct of course but I don't feel the same fear of the Monarchy. She's never bothered me, and on the other side of the coin, she could perhaps intervene as our current government attempts to corrupt our voting system with it's "Unfair Elections Act" but she probably won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Canada is a constitutional monarchy that has elements of a democracy in it. Remove Monarchy and we can move towards a democratic state of some kind. In other words, you don't know what you're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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