democrats come roaring back

[lester1/2jr]

granted, this is from a very libertarian perspective so of course he's not going to be happy but still.  The obama campaign is certainly having trouble sealing the deal aren't they?   As far as a I can tell, Obama got the nomination for the same reason the democrats won in 06, to end the war.  Will he do it?  who can tell.  also,  what is the democrats philosphy?  are they anti war?   Do they believe in the values espoused by the founders in the constitution?  they seem like a hodge podge at this point.

http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/022501.html

[schmendrik]

What's with the off-topic Republican posts lately?

Shouldn't this be a "concern troll" post on a Democratic blog somewhere?

[Captain Tars Tarkas]

I am concerned Obama won't carry all 50 states in the election.  Therefore, Republican victory!

[lester1/2jr]

schmendrik- I'm not a republican

tars-  your concern is shared by many.  so why are the democrats tied against a guy who is george bush redux and at 10 % approval in congress?

when I was following ron pauls campaign he tied everything he said in with his underlying philosphy of anti interventionism and freedom.  what is the democrats philosophy?

seriously, what is a democrat?  as far as i can tell it's just a group that seems to push for more and bigger government spending  where and whenever possible. 

[Rev. Powell]

I agree with you that the Democrats are largely a hodge-podge of special interest groups: racial minorities, labor, environmentalists, doves, women's libbers, secularists, etc.  What unites them the most is their opposition to the Republicans, who have a  clearer vision.   If one idea unites them, it is the concept that government can be used to do good, to create social change, redress natural inequities, oversee the economy. etc.

I'm neither a Democrat, Republic, or a libertarian, by the way, but an actual Independent (yes, we do exist). 

[Ed, Ego and Superego]

So, what I wanna know is whats the point of the insulting title?  Is someone who disagrees with you automatically lame?  Is there not provision for disagreement inherent in our society?  Why not just say : Those disorganized folks what have no unifying philosphy".  Whats the point of starting out all aggro and narrow minded? Thats not discussion, thats just mouthing off.

-Ed
 

[CheezeFlixz]

What annoys me most about Democrats is their endless babbling about how we need to get off oil, air up our tires, drive less, car pool, ride a bike, walk, etc ...

Ok that's all fine and dandy but let's take a look at a few other things we need to give up too ...

The follow list is all petroleum based.

Besides gas there is ...
Lubrications
Propane
Natural Gas
Heating Oil
Plastics
Clothing Ink
Heart Valves
Crayons
Parachutes
Telephones
Enamel
Transparent tape
Antiseptics
Vacuum bottles
Deodorant
Pantyhose
Rubbing Alcohol
Carpets
Epoxy paint
Oil filters
Upholstery
Hearing Aids
Car sound insulation
Cassettes
Motorcycle helmets
Pillows
Shower doors
Shoes
Refrigerator linings
Electrical tape
Safety glass
Awnings
Salad bowl
Rubber cement
Nylon rope
Ice buckets
Fertilizers
Hair coloring
Toilet seats
Denture adhesive
Loudspeakers
Movie film
Fishing boots
Candles
Water pipes
Car enamel
Shower curtains
Credit cards
Aspirin
Golf balls
Detergents
Sunglasses
Glue
Fishing rods
Linoleum
Plastic wood
Soft contact lenses
Trash bags
Hand lotion
Shampoo
Shaving cream
Footballs
Paint brushes
Balloons
Fan belts
Umbrellas
Paint Rollers
Luggage
Antifreeze
Model cars
Floor wax
Sports car bodies
Tires
Dishwashing liquids
Unbreakable dishes
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Combs
Tents
Hair curlers
Lipstick
Ice cube trays
Electric blankets
Tennis rackets
Drinking cups
House paint
Rollerskates wheels
Guitar strings
Ammonia
Eyeglasses
Ice chests
Life jackets
TV cabinets
Car battery cases
Insect repellent
Refrigerants
Typewriter ribbons
Cold cream
Glycerin
Plywood adhesive
Cameras
Anesthetics
Artificial turf
Artificial Limbs
Bandages
Dentures
Mops
Beach Umbrellas
Ballpoint pens
Boats
Nail polish
Golf bags
Caulking
Tape recorders
Curtains
Vitamin capsules
Dashboards
Putty
Percolators
Skis
Insecticides
Fishing lures
Perfumes
Shoe polish
Petroleum jelly
Faucet washers
Food preservatives
Antihistamines
Cortisone
Dyes
LP records
CD's
DVD's
Computers
Solvents
Roofing
TV's

and about 200,000 more products. Safe to say with out oil you wouldn't be in the internet.

Put that in your pipe Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid and smoke it.

[lester1/2jr]

jeez-  I think a better question is why are you so sensitive?  being called "lame" isn't exactly libelous.  who cares what the title of the topic is?  the point of the toic is the topic itself!!


seriously, what is a democrat?  can anyone tell me?

[Andrew]

jeez-  I think a better question is why are you so sensitive?  being called "lame" isn't exactly libelous.  who cares what the title of the topic is?  the point of the toic is the topic itself!!

Perhaps not libelous, but it is definitely insulting, as you intended.  I had noted the thread title when it first popped up and wondered if someone would call you on it.  Exactly what sort of meaningful discussion do you hope to start when you begin with an insult?

Also, I note that you copied the entire written piece from the other site and pasted it here.  That is not fair use.  I removed the text but left the link.

[lester1/2jr]

last night was good.  and kucinich the night before.  Clinton, kerry, montana governor guy all good

[Allhallowsday]

I agree with you that the Democrats are largely a hodge-podge of special interest groups: racial minorities, labor, environmentalists, doves, women's libbers, secularists, etc.  What unites them the most is their opposition to the Republicans, who have a  clearer vision.   If one idea unites them, it is the concept that government can be used to do good, to create social change, redress natural inequities, oversee the economy. etc.  I'm neither a Democrat, Republic, or a libertarian, by the way, but an actual Independent (yes, we do exist). 

Yes we do. 

[Torgo]

I've always been an independent.

I think that Lewis Black summed it up for me one time when he said that Democrats have no ideas and Republicans have nothing but bad ideas.   

[ghouck]

What annoys me most about Democrats is their endless babbling about how we need to get off oil, air up our tires, drive less, car pool, ride a bike, walk, etc ...

Ok that's all fine and dandy but let's take a look at a few other things we need to give up too ...

The follow list is all petroleum based.


and about 200,000 more products. Safe to say with out oil you wouldn't be in the internet.

Put that in your pipe Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid and smoke it.

Can you tell us how much of the oil that is brought up is used for fuel, and how much is used in everything else? Better yet, can you tell us what things can ONLY be done with oil, and which there are alternatives to? I guess since umbrellas are made from oil products, we shouldn't search for alternatives

I have no idea what the basis for the complaint against the suggestion that people check the air in their tires and car pool when possible could possibly be.

 

[CheezeFlixz]

Can you tell us how much of the oil that is brought up is used for fuel, and how much is used in everything else? Better yet, can you tell us what things can ONLY be done with oil, and which there are alternatives to? I guess since umbrellas are made from oil products, we shouldn't search for alternatives

I have no idea what the basis for the complaint against the suggestion that people check the air in their tires and car pool when possible could possibly be.

The point is which you seem to miss is that airing op your tires is not a energy plan.

ALL plastics are a petroleum based product. And for the rest of your questions, you have the internet thanks to that evil oil that puts a check in your Alaskan pocket. Look it up.

[ghouck]

A swing and a miss. ..