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Re: The Obama ‘Thesis’ Hoax

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Re: The Obama ‘Thesis’ Hoax

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Re: Letter to Conservatives

Golden Arple — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:26:05 -0000

Johnny,

Feel free to attack ideas and beliefs and the truthfulness of something post on here, but please do attack the person. If you feel like you cannot get your point across without calling someone an idiot or questioning someone's intelligence, then please don't post.

Mr. Adams

I like your first response to Johnny, it was very well written. I think you made an important point, that even under socialism we'd still have to put up with each other. That was my original intention with this post, although I guess I didn't use the best description and metaphors for my idea. We have to learn to live together, because alternatives are far too horrific.

As for your use of Cuba as an example of a unsuccessful socialist state, I do want to point out that they've been embargoed by United States for 40 some years. It is not easy for you to prosper as a country if you can't trade with the world's #1 consumer.

Please keep commenting.

- Golden Arple

Re: Obama, Dems Set New Record!

Golden Arple — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:04:12 -0000

I think if we really want to turn around our deficit, then we need to look at the true drain on our budget. We've been in Iraq and Afghanistan for over 8 years now. We have spent over $900 billion dollars on those wars. Thats on top of our Defense budget, that this year is over 700 billion dollars and is increasing faster.

Maybe we should stop dropping money, I mean bombs, on Afghanistan and Iraq.

Re: The Palin Publicity Machine

Golden Arple — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:50 -0000

The way she is criticized is definitely different. But Hillary has been on the scene far longer, she's had her share over the years.

I'm not really sure why I'm defending her though.

Re: The Palin Publicity Machine

Golden Arple — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:38 -0000

Perhaps by most of it. Fox News would be brutal to her though, and I'm glad they're around because United States definitively needs a media outlet that's against the president. Although I wish they'd change up the way they criticize him.

When you think about it.. Hillary is a Sarah Palin equivalent for the Democrats.

Re: Is the Universe Fine Tuned for Life?

Golden Arple — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:47:12 -0000

Before discussing this video, I think we have to ask ourselves what is really life.

Life as we know it, in accordance to our definitions (made of cells, reproduces, grows) might not be suitable in the rest of the universe.. but at this stage of our development.. do we as a race know that much?

For all you know volcanoes and the shift of the tectonic plates is life, erosion of mountains is life, wind blowing and clouds moving could be life.. just a different dimension of life.

I think instead of arguing the atheism vs god debate, we should just go ahead and enjoy life.

Re: Quote of the Week: Adolf Hitler

Golden Arple — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:36:52 -0000

What Hitler describes doesn't have to be attributed to the church alone.

It's a strategy that is utilized by many different organizations and movements.

Re: Letter to Conservatives

Golden Arple — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:47:56 -0000

Thank you for your comments, I really appreciate your feedback.

Mr. Adams - In hindsight I shouldn't of named the topic of my post a letter to conservatives. In reality, it was aimed at everyone across the political spectrum, from the far left to the far right and all those that fall in between.

I disagree with you on several issues. First in regards to the threat of North Korea, Iran and other 'rogue nations'. I think in reality those nations pose very little danger to us. They obviously could never invade and occupy the United States, and they would be even more foolish to use one of their missiles against us or our allies. That action would garner swift response, and the leadership of those countries know that while they would cause a relatively light damage in terms of casualties to us, they would stand to lose the leadership of their countries because of our retaliation.

Rather, I believe what Iran and North Korea are doing with their nuclear development programs is simply trying to get some influence on the world stage. These countries have been isolated, sanctioned, and they are just trying to bolster their hand. Don't get me wrong, I disagree with the leadership in those countries, and I strongly believe those men should be removed from power. However, I believe it should be the people of those countries that should rise up and depose them, and not United States. Instead of forcing a corrupt, US friendly government, we should let them figure it out on their own, even if they have to go through a civil war in the process. We also need an administration that does not turn these situations in life and death threats. While serious, these situations can be delt with diplomatically. I was tired of hearing about military action against Iran and Korea.

No Obama hasn't ended the wars. I think he didn't do it because the private sector of our economy stopped him. Unfortunately, wars are a boon to business, and Halliburton, as well as other contractors are making billions of dollars of this conflict. Obama can't end these wars until the public pushes him to do it, past the resistance of the old times in the government.

You bring up a good point how we can't walk away from the disastrous results. Instead we keep sinking money and young boys into a lost cause, this really is Vietnam all over again. And yet.. why can't we walk away? Why can't we just withdraw all troops now? I heard how it will lead to a civil war in Afghanistan and Iraq (funny since it appears they're already having a civil war). I heard how it would be a military disaster to try to withdraw quickly. But honestly, now I feel like those are reasons thrown out there just to keep the war going. I'm tired of it, I'm tired of war.

I know you made other points, but I'll address them sometime in the future. Thanks again for commenting.

-Golden Arple

Re: Socialism — The Beat Goes On, and on…

Golden Arple — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:32:33 -0000

I really appreciate your comments on my site. The fact that we agree on the state of education gives me hope that we can agree on a lot of other issues also.

I voted for Obama in the last election. I'll honestly admit that I fell in love with the idealistic qualities of his campaign. How you choose to interpret that is up to you, but I felt much more optimistic about him then about McCain and Pail. They scared me. I felt that if they were elected I'd be exposed to four more years of constant fear of terrorism, a threat of war, threat of Iran, threat of Korea. I was tired of being told to be afraid. That was primary reason for why I voted for Obama, I wanted a change in attitude.

However, now that a year has passed, I have definitely re-evaluated my outlook on him. I still support him, I think if given proper support he will accomplish great things for this country. You have to admit, America is struggling, she's hurting, and we need someone to do something to heal hear, bring her together, bring the people together and stop the fighting. I think Obama, given a chance, will do that.

But at the same time, I like what you are doing with your blog. Although at time I feel you attack the man more than you actually attack his political strategies, I think the President, any elected official for that matter should be attack, questioned, criticized by everyone who voted and didn't vote for him. That comes with the job. While I think that criticism can be kept a little more healthy, and less hateful, I think it is needed.

However, I want to ask you why you don't express the same criticism of the Republican leadership. I think that as a conservative you should also be very angry with the Republicans in Congress. They have effectively eliminated themselves from the debate to try to let the Democrats take all the negative publicity. You elected them to represent you, to try to work something that you support or want in the healthcare legislature. And yet they are sitting on the bench, egging the crowd on, but not actually doing anything themselves. They are sacrificing a chance to do something good right now, and instead are stalling for some future plan. How long can the public continue to let them stall? Our previous healthcare overhaul attempt was in the 90's when Clinton failed. That was over 15 years ago! We have had eight years under a Republican President with a very friendly Congress and a very vulnerable public.. and as a result we have a long, long war and a budget that skyrocketed (mostly due to defense spending). If healthcare isn't done now.. do you think it has much chance in a future after 15 years another Republican leadership?

Privatization isn't always good. America is in love with privatization, but remember when Bush wanted to privatize Social Security five years ago? What would happen now if Social Security was in the hands of the banks and the financial district after the last two years?

By all means continue questioning and criticizing Obama. However, don't limit your criticism to liberal leadership. Question the conservative leadership as well. If the right is so passionate about protecting healthcare, then why are the Republican Senators and House members standing on the sidelines, if the public is fighting in the front lines. Who's interests are they really looking out for? Who's interests are the ads that continually run on TV are looking out for? Do you think a middle or low income families can afford to tell you how they're struggling with healthcare, or do you think some 'Public Action Committee' is so charitable that they want to spend millions of dollars on healthcare ads to protect your interests. Look up some of those groups that fund the media war.. you'll be quite scared when you find out who really pays for them.

Lastly, socialism isn't an evil thing. To be accused of that is like being branded with a scarlet letter. It's just an ideology. You know, many psychology studies have shown that people are necessarily more satisfied with higher incomes, but rather how they compare to their neighbors. Socialism might make less people rich, but it will make much more people comfortable. I think given a chance, most Americans would live a life where they might work hard, but where they can come back to their own home, in a neighborhood thats safe, and full of people like them. These people might change with time, they may become racially and religiously diverse, but as long as we stand equal we'll be happy. You might think all of this is 'hippie bullshit', and thats fine, but I feel that would be a better alternative then a world where we have a group of people that fly in their own jets, drive cars worth more than is sensible, and just enjoy privileges that are obscene, while huge groups of people live in unbelievable poverty.

My view is of course very idealized. In any political system there are flaws and cracks, mistakes and men who chose to take advantage of it. That is human, and we will continue to have conflict, for the foreseeable future at least. However, I think that conflict can be changed from an armed one to a more productive one. Societies should be dueling to outdo each other not in arms races, but in other projects.

Just my two cents.

Keep up the good work, although please try to criticize less Obama the man, and more Obama the politician. He's different, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. Sometimes new opinions are good.

Re: Why Obama is Wrong for America

Golden Arple — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:19:32 -0000

What have you done to make this country better?

Re: The Obama ‘Thesis’ Hoax

Golden Arple — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:04:10 -0000

Once you become a citizen does it matter?
You distrust people they will distrust you.
The fact that you have to start name calling only shows the weakness of your position.

Re: The Obama ‘Thesis’ Hoax

Golden Arple — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:03:07 -0000

Once you become a citizen does it matter?
You distrust people they will distrust you.
The fact that you have to start name calling only shows the weakness of your position.

Re: The Obama ‘Thesis’ Hoax

Golden Arple — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:41:47 -0000

So you are implying that foreigners are untrustworthy and prone to be tyrants?
Is being born an American make you better than the rest of the world? Makes you better, more democratic leader?
As long as you maintain that point of view, this country will never achieve its full potential.

Re: The Obama ‘Thesis’ Hoax

Golden Arple — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:39:38 -0000

Instead of looking to talk negatively about Obama for things he didn't write, perhaps we should have a serious discussion about things he didn't write. Why not revisit the Constitution? Why not look at whether it is still appropriate, is it still equal, can it be improved? The founding fathers were men, just like the politicians who are in power today.. do you expect the politicians today to create something so perfect that it will stand for 200 years? Perhaps we should look at founding fathers as someone who started the ball rolling, and it is up to every generation that follows to change the system so it's more time appropriate. Constitution should be revisited.. many times over. Don't forget that origininally this is a document that permitted slavery and did not let women vote.

Re: Every Man A Giant: Reset

Golden Arple — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:55:16 -0000

Good luck with the book. There will be many others to continue the political discussion.. for better or for worse.