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Forum: USA Politics 9th November 2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1,151
Views: 154,920
Posted By Lurker
I would like to think that the kindhearted Trump...

I would like to think that the kindhearted Trump would balk at taking away insurance without replacing with something. Hopefully it is something more than medical savings accounts, which are pretty...
Forum: USA Politics 9th November 2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,519
Posted By Lurker
Good potential in either of the two Castro...

Good potential in either of the two Castro brothers of San Antonio.
Forum: USA Politics 6th November 2014, 04:39 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 56,325
Posted By Lurker
I get tired of these false equivalences.

I get tired of these false equivalences.
Forum: USA Politics 30th May 2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,805
Posted By Lurker
Well, he can't loose now!

Well, he can't loose now!
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 29th May 2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9,205
Views: 837,000
Posted By Lurker
See , here is the problem. We can see a...

See , here is the problem. We can see a Certificate online but that is just a copy of the alleged certificate. Do we know the chain of custody of the document from Hawaii to the online JPG? No. We do...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 29th May 2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9,205
Views: 837,000
Posted By Lurker
You know, when it comes to deciding between a US...

You know, when it comes to deciding between a US government official performing his official duty and an African newspaper writing a story about Obama I know who to trust with knowing Obama's...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 25th May 2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9,205
Views: 837,000
Posted By Lurker
I weep that you cannot see the difference between...

I weep that you cannot see the difference between a Certification and a Certificate. One has (allegedly) been certified by the state while the other is just a verification. You should note that the...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 25th May 2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9,205
Views: 837,000
Posted By Lurker
Wrong, wrong wrong! The COLB is NOT the same as...

Wrong, wrong wrong! The COLB is NOT the same as the Long Form Birth Certificate.

COLB was released in 2008
Long form was released in 2011
HI verified the contents in 2012
Forum: USA Politics 24th May 2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 14,750
Posted By Lurker
Incorrect. Teabaggers claim that NBC requires...

Incorrect. Teabaggers claim that NBC requires that both parents be citizens of the US when their child is born. Romney DOES qualify under that interpretation as his father, while born in Mexico, was...
Forum: USA Politics 21st May 2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,079
Posted By Lurker
I vaguely remember being white but since moving...

I vaguely remember being white but since moving to TX 4 years ago I now look like Craig Mammalton. As a Finn, that ain't natural!

http://spongebob.wikia.com/wiki/Craig_Mammalton
Forum: USA Politics 14th May 2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,864
Posted By Lurker
Are you talking about the dog or the bullying?...

Are you talking about the dog or the bullying? Neither matter.


Romney's response was in the mainstream. It won't hurt him in the slightest except amonst hardcore gay rights supporters and they...
Forum: USA Politics 11th May 2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,446
Posted By Lurker
I disagree. MM usually is pointing out where a...

I disagree. MM usually is pointing out where a news item that is flat out wrong, not just where there is disagreement. If they highlit issues that they just disagreed with then they would be...
Forum: USA Politics 11th May 2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,864
Posted By Lurker
Well Obama sure won't be picking up many voters...

Well Obama sure won't be picking up many voters with this announcement. No, I think he will lose more moderates. Polls may show that it is a 50/50 split for/against same sex marriages but guess what,...
Forum: USA Politics 10th May 2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,864
Posted By Lurker
Short term, no. This is not a wedge issue for...

Short term, no. This is not a wedge issue for Republicans at this time. Frankly, it is more of a wedge issue for Democrats. I think there is the potential for more Democrats to be turned off by the...
Forum: USA Politics 10th May 2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,446
Posted By Lurker
Mycroft: Interested to where you think Obama...

Mycroft:

Interested to where you think Obama is warring on marriage, as the Fox headline alleges (since you think it is accurate).
Forum: USA Politics 9th May 2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,540
Posted By Lurker
I agree completely. My perspective on this is...

I agree completely. My perspective on this is having worked for a Tier 3 supplier and consulting with numerous Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to the Automotive industry. Companies like Visteon and...
Forum: USA Politics 9th May 2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,540
Posted By Lurker
Not sure but are you saying the govt should not...

Not sure but are you saying the govt should not have stepped in? You do realize that the auto companies were actively seeking capital through private channels to stay afloat and there was none...
Forum: USA Politics 8th May 2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,540
Posted By Lurker
It would have been a nightmare. All the Tier 1...

It would have been a nightmare. All the Tier 1 suppliers to GM would immediately go out of business. The Tier 2 suppliers would see 25-50% of their business disappear overnight and would either...
Forum: USA Politics 8th May 2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,540
Posted By Lurker
Romney saved Detroit!

Good thing Obama and Bush listened to the advice that Romney gave them in how to save Detroit.

http://news.yahoo.com/romney-taking-credit-auto-industry-success-031025566.html



If this is...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd May 2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 13,383
Posted By Lurker
Well, I would also add that a reason to choose a...

Well, I would also add that a reason to choose a tactical assault over a bombing would be the possibility fo verification. With a bombing, there is no chance to verify that you got Osama.
...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd May 2012, 06:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,522
Posted By Lurker
Didn't Romney say that he would seek Pakistan...

Didn't Romney say that he would seek Pakistan approval before operations like this? Are you saying that Romney was lying?

Plus considering the intel was NOT solid and he would not know the...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd May 2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 13,383
Posted By Lurker
Perhaps. Keep in mind we are Monday morning...

Perhaps. Keep in mind we are Monday morning quarterbacking here. Go back and consider that the intel was not sure Bin Laden was there. Plus we know the raid worked with no loss of US life. Easy to...
Forum: USA Politics 1st May 2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,188
Posted By Lurker
As a liberal I would like to see Franken as...

As a liberal I would like to see Franken as President just to witness the previously unknown shade of red that Bill O'Reilly's face would turn when he is forced to call him President Franken.

I...
Forum: USA Politics 1st May 2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,901
Posted By Lurker
Yes, I know I am naive in that regard. But except...

Yes, I know I am naive in that regard. But except for a few select schools are the networks that good? I mean, the US is a big country. I find it hard to believe that networks from these small...
Forum: USA Politics 30th April 2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,901
Posted By Lurker
Personally, I think so many people go crazy...

Personally, I think so many people go crazy feeling a need to send their kids to a private school that offers nothing beyond what a good state university offers except a much higher debt when...
Forum: USA Politics 25th April 2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,013
Posted By Lurker
They did? When was that?

They did? When was that?
Forum: USA Politics 24th April 2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 9,385
Posted By Lurker
While I think capital gains should be taxed at a...

While I think capital gains should be taxed at a higher rate than it currently is I do see the argument that it is different than "earned" income. Capital gains are only realized after an investment...
Forum: USA Politics 24th April 2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 9,385
Posted By Lurker
Thanks for the links. It illustrates well the...

Thanks for the links. It illustrates well the timeline of Reagan tax cuts and subsequent tax increases and how the economy reacted. I will be adding that information to my debate folio.
Forum: USA Politics 20th April 2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 9,385
Posted By Lurker
Well, I was not the one promulgating the...

Well, I was not the one promulgating the "fairness" argument as my primary purpose for raising taxes on the wealthy. My primary purpose is to provide the govt more revenue in an effort to tackle the...
Forum: USA Politics 20th April 2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 9,385
Posted By Lurker
And we should increase their taxes? That will...

And we should increase their taxes? That will show them!
Forum: USA Politics 17th April 2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 33,761
Posted By Lurker
LOL. Me too. I don't see what the big deal...

LOL. Me too.

I don't see what the big deal is. I bet the twelve hour thing was just talking about the overall length of the trip - not necessarily that it was continuous. Like others said, dogs...
Forum: USA Politics 17th April 2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 9,385
Posted By Lurker
I did start my post by saying I was limiting my...

I did start my post by saying I was limiting my discussion to income taxes.



I'm sorry, I think you missed my point completely. I was trying to show that your complaint:



is invalid as it...
Forum: USA Politics 17th April 2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 9,385
Posted By Lurker
First off, let's limit this discussion to income...

First off, let's limit this discussion to income tax.

If the population of the country is two, you and me. I earn $100,000 and you earn $10 per year. The tax rate is 20% (or use a progressive...
Forum: USA Politics 17th April 2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 9,385
Posted By Lurker
And here I thought this was intuitively obvious...

And here I thought this was intuitively obvious that this was my argument. I feel that people in certain income brackets (including mine) should pay more in taxes.
Forum: USA Politics 16th April 2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 9,385
Posted By Lurker
Um, we don't run the government like a bake sale....

Um, we don't run the government like a bake sale. It is not a charity. Tax policies are written into law.

Your argument is rather silly. I think *I* should be paying a higher rate in taxes but...
Forum: USA Politics 13th April 2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 6,157
Posted By Lurker
Stop with class warfare already! Don't blame...

Stop with class warfare already! Don't blame Michelle if you can't afford a vacation.
Forum: USA Politics 13th April 2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 6,157
Posted By Lurker
And you know this how? Maybe the horse riding...

And you know this how? Maybe the horse riding lessons were really expensive?
Forum: USA Politics 13th April 2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 6,157
Posted By Lurker
It will be interesting to see when Mitt Romney...

It will be interesting to see when Mitt Romney listens to a black, single, stay at home mom on limited income that is raising 5 kids by herself. When will Romney consult that person for economic...
Forum: USA Politics 11th April 2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,882
Posted By Lurker
Careful or we will no longer require IDs to buy...

Careful or we will no longer require IDs to buy guns.
Forum: USA Politics 22nd March 2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,684
Posted By Lurker
I too was flummoxed when I read the story about...

I too was flummoxed when I read the story about the bumper sticker. But I guess I should not be too surprised. I found some conservatives who did not think it racist at all:
...
Forum: USA Politics 22nd March 2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,165
Posted By Lurker
Well, they will have a whole pipeline to Texas so...

Well, they will have a whole pipeline to Texas so that says something about the quality of beer they drink down there.
Forum: USA Politics 15th March 2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 73,225
Posted By Lurker
Would Christie pass the conservative litmus test?...

Would Christie pass the conservative litmus test? I thought Santorum was an easy pass but I am finding conservatives who think he is insufficiently conservative! :o Wow!

I think Gingrich should...
Forum: USA Politics 15th March 2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 73,225
Posted By Lurker
I remember my "lay motionless" moment. Cherry...

I remember my "lay motionless" moment. Cherry bomb inserted into mail flap on neighbors house elicited police response where they drove by slowly, shining their light into the gully where I was...
Forum: USA Politics 15th March 2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 73,225
Posted By Lurker
Yeah, I am tired of conservatives saying the only...

Yeah, I am tired of conservatives saying the only reason they lost is that their candidate was not conservative enough. If a true conservative had been nominated then they would have won easily. They...
Forum: USA Politics 14th March 2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,882
Posted By Lurker
No. My point was that when we put barriers in the...

No. My point was that when we put barriers in the way for certain actions that for constitutionally protected rights those barriers will be scrutinized more and have to pass a much higher test than...
Forum: USA Politics 13th March 2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,882
Posted By Lurker
Buying liquor and staying at hotels are...

Buying liquor and staying at hotels are Constitutionally protected rights?
Forum: USA Politics 7th March 2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 73,225
Posted By Lurker
Um, I have read that AshleyMadison and a...

Um, I have read that AshleyMadison and a "golddigger" company are trying to buy up Limabugh ad time. That is different than Limbaugh accepting those sponsors. He'd be crazy to do so as I can't...
Forum: USA Politics 7th March 2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 73,225
Posted By Lurker
Thanks for the links as I needed some...

Thanks for the links as I needed some clarification on the term secondary boycott. I would respond by saying that the primary boycott would be Limbaugh's show. Ok, I rarely listen so my action has no...
Forum: USA Politics 7th March 2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 12,934
Posted By Lurker
Megadittos. (What? Bad timing?)

Megadittos.


(What? Bad timing?)
Forum: USA Politics 7th March 2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,138
Views: 73,225
Posted By Lurker
As a slight derail, why? I see boycotts as the...

As a slight derail, why? I see boycotts as the vehicle for our voice. I can say that I don't like a specific entertainer but what better amplifies my voice than a boycott? Why should I buy products...
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