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Re: The Yokels Are At It Again

SteveK — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:58:49 -0000

Papa Bush (H. W.) went to Japan and puked... and Obama did what?

Re: Situational Justice

kathykattenburg — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:01:05 -0000

Thank you, Steve. It seems that great minds think alike.

Re: Situational Justice

SteveK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:23:03 -0000

Kathy, Not sure why you're being stalked by a certain Democrat (sic) that has bought into (and is, tried to sell) every Fox News talking point and all the childish "Tea Bagger" hyperbole (ahem)... (sigh)... (btfsplk) [oops, pardon me] but I would like you to know that some of us Democrats do appreciate the timely articles that you post... Others don't appear to have taken the time to read the TMV Comment Policy.

Re: Sean Hannity Apologizes to Jon Stewart Who….(Etc.)

Almoderate — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:20:39 -0000

There were many, many "Tea Bags" brought to the "Tea Party's"... ergo "Tea Bag Party" if they'd had any sense they would have bought it in bulk, it's cheaper and it's better.

Indeed. Not to mention that throwing around loose tea likely would not have required as much clean up. In fact, it might have been quite beneficial for the White House lawn. Though I do wonder how much sales tax was paid in this protest on taxation, and folks fail to see the irony in that.

If they'd stop and actually consider why the Boston Tea Party happened the way it did, they'd know that it wasn't merely a symbolic thing. Dumping all that tea meant that it would not be sold and therefore could not be used to collect taxes. It was also illegal, but then some of the more effective protests usually are. You could even compare it to the sit-ins of the 1960s and bus boycotts. They weren't just symbolic. They had an actual effect. Symbolism and lack of sacrifice just isn't that effective.

Re: Sean Hannity Apologizes to Jon Stewart Who….(Etc.)

SteveK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:09:53 -0000

The bad link in my post above should have been to: April 1, 2009 | Tea Bag the Fools in D.C.

Re: Sean Hannity Apologizes to Jon Stewart Who….(Etc.)

SteveK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:03:05 -0000

tidbits wrote: "The odd part about the term "tea bag" associated with these protests, is that it was initally used by the protesters themselves, until its double meaning became apparent."

Exactly right tidbits, as pointed out in the Wikipedia post: Tea Party Protests

In February [2/27/09], David Weigel of The Washington Independent photographed a protester holding a sign that read "Tea Bag the Liberal Dems Before They Tea Bag You." The verb "tea bag" is used by others including Fox News Reporter Griff Jenkins and <a href="http://www.reteaparty.com/2009/02/27/rick... where it is used self-referentially. Salon.com, however, pointed out that "teabagging" has long had another meaning.

April 15th Tax-day Events

An April 15, 2009 Tea Party protest outside the White House was moved after a box of tea bags was hurled over the White House fence. Police sealed off the area and evacuated some people. The United States Secret Service brought out a bomb-detecting robot, which determined the package was not a threat. Approximately a thousand people had demonstrated, several waved placards saying "Stop Big Government" and "Taxation is Piracy".

There were many, many "Tea Bags" brought to the "Tea Party's"... ergo "Tea Bag Party" if they'd had any sense they would have bought it in bulk, it's cheaper and it's better.

Re: Sean Hannity Apologizes to Jon Stewart Who….(Etc.)

JSpencer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:03:45 -0000

Glad to see Jim Lehrer is up there too... which isn't so surprising.

Re: Sean Hannity Apologizes to Jon Stewart Who….(Etc.)

SteveK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:43:05 -0000

According to a survey done by the Pew Research Center viewers of The Daily Show have the highest intelligence level... Fox News and the Morning Network Shows the lowest. Here's a link to a graphic of the ratings.

If you take the "What's you News IQ" test be forewarned... You'll get three questions wrong if you actually know the current news!.. The test was written last April.

Re: Lou Dobbs Leaves CNN

SteveK — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:18:06 -0000

Lou Dobbs surprised everyone when he announced that he is leaving CNN effective immediately.

Dobbs getting canned from CNN has been talked about for six months... anyhow.

Re: The Strangest Paragraph in the History of Journalism

SteveK — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:21 -0000

ArMY, reached while PETting a GOAT at his Texas ranch. Hum... Now where have we heard that one before? Seems strange the Republican and their attraction to Goats.

Re: The Price for Health Care Reform: Poor Women’s Health

JeffersonDavis — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:18:02 -0000

"You're a real class act JD."

Actually, you're right...Steve.
A few of those jabs were uncalled for. I think I was tired and moody when I typed that.
My sincerest apologies.

Jefferson

Re: The Price for Health Care Reform: Poor Women’s Health

SteveK — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:34:18 -0000

He typically rambles partisan rants in a noncohesive manner. I suppose you get used to it. If the Democratic party were to pass a bill that allowed the use of invalids as kicking posts, he'd be right there to defend it. He is a partisan, not a logic-weilding pundit.

You're a real class act JD.

Re: How Not to Play the Minority Party

SteveK — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:12:48 -0000

Elections have consequences - John McCain

Elections have consequences - Barbara Boxer

Re: House Passes Health Care Bill But Future Unclear

JeffersonDavis — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:32:03 -0000

Nicely said, partisan.

Re: The Price for Health Care Reform: Poor Women’s Health

ProfElwood — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:34:32 -0000

"Don't you have a clue?"

I know that this is, or should be, a very small part of the budget.

The rest of your reply was unrelated ranting.

Re: House Passes Health Care Bill But Future Unclear

SteveK — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:34:00 -0000

Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't make them bad.

I never said that it did.

Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

AustinRoth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:18:56 -0000

2271. Having fun yet? :-)

Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

AustinRoth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:18:30 -0000

2270

Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

AustinRoth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:18:24 -0000

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Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

AustinRoth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:18:18 -0000

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Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

AustinRoth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:18:06 -0000

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Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

AustinRoth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:17:54 -0000

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Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

AustinRoth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:17:49 -0000

2265

Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

AustinRoth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:17:08 -0000

2261/6 years at TMV = ~360 per year, on average.

Of course, you seem to be getting more and more obsessed with me and how I spend my time. You aren't gay and looking at my butt with lascivious intent, too, are you?

And this is 2263.

Re: Republicans Disrupt Debate on House Floor

SteveK — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:43:00 -0000

comment 2261 read