Politics: A new beginning

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
Bush to back manned expeditions to Mars, the Moon
President insists "those WMD will be found"

You keep being that mean, you'll come around to our side right soon.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Why is this even surprising? It was obvious from before when Bush was elected that one was electing not the governor of Texas but a group of potential cabinetmembers who followed the Reagan-Bush policies of the 80s, and would continue to do so, and would likely control the sub-domains over which they were granted authority. And the policies that have emanated from the various agencies have reflected such an expectation. In other words, Bush was himself just the marketing face, the pitch man. Dan Quayle had a worse Q-rating, so he didnt' work out.

What's the point? 56% of american likes it this way. Or at least more than having a president that's not blind, but still uses a pole to make his way around.

you guys* say this shit to piss us off, but we all realize that this sort of underestimation is one of the Republicans biggest strengths right now.

*I'm not sure burger is "you guys"

[bilmore]

and here's why he thinks his candidacy would be GOOD for the Democrats:

"By hammering away at populist themes like a higher minimum wage, union rights and occupational health regulations, all of which he says have been neglected, he would force the leading Democratic contenders to move left. That, he says, would expand the party's base, drawing out more liberal voters, some angry enough at him about 2000 that they would vote for the Democratic nominee instead, and many who would vote Democratic in close House and Senate races."

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/10/po...ns/10NADE.html

Am I alone in thinking he's nuts - that the last thing the Democrats need for this election is to be forced more to the left?

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
you guys* say this shit to piss us off, but we all realize that this sort of underestimation is one of the Republicans biggest strengths right now.

I thought the word was "misunderestimation."

Bilmore: You are not alone in thinking that he's nuts. It's all about his ego.

[sgtclub]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3386357.stm

[sgtclub]

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040110/D80036OG0.html

[bilmore]

Originally posted by sgtclub
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3386357.stm

I'll bet Blix & Co. never even THOUGHT to look in the bakeries.

[bilmore]

"The reporters who were there swear that this happened:

After the National Public Radio debate in downtown Des Moines, a post-debate press room was set up for the Democratic candidates to talk to the media.

Cameras and reporters surrounded Dick Gephardt, but many of them left after he finished speaking.

Just then, Dennis Kucinich entered the room and began addressing three television cameras that were sitting on tripods. The only problem was, nobody was operating the cameras.

And that's not all. As one newspaper reporter muttered under his breath, "It's not like any of those cameras are on, congressman.""

http://desmoinesregister.com/news/st.../23222632.html

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by sgtclub
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3386357.stm

and even though these are from the Iran war time period, they show how easy it is to hide this stuff, they show we may still find more, and they show Iraq was good at hiding it.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by bilmore
And that's not all. As one newspaper reporter muttered under his breath, "It's not like any of those cameras are on, congressman.""

stimulus, response

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
Bush to back manned expeditions to Mars, the Moon
President insists "those WMD will be found"

Intelligence sources requesting anoymity, further state that Hussein was working in concert with this guy, a well-known rogue arms dealer.

[Bad_Rich_Chic]

Originally posted by spookyfish
Intelligence sources requesting anoymity, further state that Hussein was working in concert with this guy, a well-known rogue arms dealer.

Isn't that the stuff that explodes particles of sunlight? Or is that Solaronite?

BR("You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!")C
Greetings my friends. We are all interested in the future, for that is where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives. And remember, my friends, future events such as these will affect you in the future."

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
and even though these are from the Iran war time period, they show how easy it is to hide this stuff, they show we may still find more, and they show Iraq was good at hiding it.

Hank, what was with you this weekend? You are being so helpful and nice. It's creepier than your picture.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Hank, what was with you this weekend? You are being so helpful and nice. It's creepier than your picture.

I was snotty on Chicago. As to my avatar's attractiveness, something tells me thou doth protest too much (or whatever it is).

[sgtclub]

"Certainly there's a connection between Iraq and Al Qaeda," he said in 2002. "It doesn't surprise me at all that they would be talking to Al Qaeda, that there would be some Al Qaeda there or that Saddam Hussein might even be, you know, discussing gee, I wonder since I don't have any scuds and since the Americans are coming at me, I wonder if I could take advantage of Al Qaeda? How would I do it? Is it worth the risk? What could they do for me?"

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/12/po...rint&position=