Making Baby Jesus Cry - Page 206

Not Bob · 08-31-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by nononono
You know, I followed the links to the originating website and I couldn't find anything there about patriotism. I didn't spend a lot of time hunting, but it's not a huge site. Did I miss it?

According to the person who originally posted the missive, this is the website of the group that sent the email http://www.christianlifeandliberty.net/ -- it seems to be a single-issue (anti-abortion) outfit.

AoN, I *was* interested to learn that John Roberts isn't a pro-life conservative. I have to say, I feel much better about him being on the court now.

ltl/fb · 08-31-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by Not Bob
AoN, I *was* interested to learn that John Roberts isn't a pro-life conservative. I have to say, I feel much better about him being on the court now.

How do we know that he's not a pro-life conservative?

ETA that was meant to be a friendly polite "cite please" thing, but on rereading it looks neither friendly nor polite.

robustpuppy · 08-31-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I and many others have Ironhead on ignore. Please do not quote his posts unless you have a really good reason.

When did you transform completely into a paigow parrot?

Sexual Harassment Panda · 08-31-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
How do we know that he's not a pro-life conservative?

ETA that was meant to be a friendly polite "cite please" thing, but on rereading it looks neither friendly nor polite.

He spent some time reading the website and came across this.

ltl/fb · 08-31-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by Sexual Harassment Panda
He spent some time reading the website and came across this.

Oh. I don't find that reassuring.

Nut Case, Sensitive · 08-31-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
When did you transform completely into a paigow parrot?

With monkeys, lizards, pandas, puppies, squirrels, dinosaurs and, of course, fringie, we could use a parrot in the menagerie. Welcome, deer!

Nuts!

Sexual Harassment Panda · 08-31-2005, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by nononono
You know, I followed the links to the originating website and I couldn't find anything there about patriotism. I didn't spend a lot of time hunting, but it's not a huge site. Did I miss it?

You're right! Due to the presence of the American flag on the home page, I was giving them the benefit of the doubt, but upon further inspection I see they link to this site. Could there be any greater evidence of their treasonous behavior? Why oh why do these people hate America ?

ltl/fb · 08-31-2005, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by Nut Case, Sensitive
With monkeys, lizards, pandas, puppies, squirrels, dinosaurs and, of course, fringie, we could use a parrot in the menagerie. Welcome, deer!

Nuts!

As long as it won't peck out my extensions.

Not Bob · 08-31-2005, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
How do we know that he's not a pro-life conservative?

ETA that was meant to be a friendly polite "cite please" thing, but on rereading it looks neither friendly nor polite.

Do you think I would take it as hostile? Please.

Anyway, here you go (from their "news" page):

http://www.christianlifeandliberty.net/news3.htm

John Roberts is no constitutionalist.
John Roberts is not pro-life.
The words of John Roberts do not uphold the Word of God, nor
the words of the United States Constitution, nor the Pro-Life position

(It links to a word document, which I didn't download)

Gattigap · 08-31-2005, 02:57 PM

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Originally posted by Not Bob

(It links to a word document, which I didn't download)

You're a wise man. The word doc demonstrates a mastery of bold, italics and underlining, and an affectation for Hitler references. I feel like I need to rinse my computer now.

notfrommensa · 08-31-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally posted by paigowprincess

Whats the topic? THird world culture- oxymoron or fact? Is this preally a political subject?

How about euthenasia? Like I don't get why all kids can't be treated the same.

08-31-2005, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by Sexual Harassment Panda
Ah, but playing an important role is not quite the same thing as causing it, wouldn't you say?

This is another case of Hank's poor drafting causing unecessary confusion. I understood his post to dispute the existence of the phenomenon of global warming -- not deny GWB's personal culpability for the situation, which is an issue we can discuss later. But when you assume Hank means what he types in his increasingly erratic and confused contributions you make an ass out of you and umption.

Spanky · 08-31-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
OK, whatever. I'm just saying there is more to life than material success. If that seems odd to you, so be it.

Yes - for those of us that are lucky enough to eat everyday. Try telling that to the average citizen of Cuba, North Korea or Burma. In this country our poverty line is above the average standard of living for other countrys. In this country, on average, the poorer you are the more likely you are to be overweight. Other countrys dream of having our problems. From a national policy perspective material success is at the top right next to human rights. And the two are inextricably intertwined. My spiritual well being, and my self esteem is not really any of the government's business, and there ain't a whole hell of lot they can do about it.

Is there some other country you would like to discuss where the average citizen is better off than the average US citizen because of non-material factors?

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Just because I disagree with you at the margin doesn't mean I'm hostile to free enterprise. Indeed, given what I do for a living, I find that suggestion a little bizarre.

Oh, and the policies I promote are pretty centrist, and I have been living in the United States for many years now, so guess again.

The fact that you believe that a level playing field required for a free trade agreement is that all the labour regulations have to be the same is way off the charts. In your mind they might be centrist, but other people on the board can correct me if I am wrong, you are probably the most liberal person that posts consistently to this board.

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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop Meanwhile, you conveniently ignore all of the camels with their nose under the GOP big tent who keep sucking at the government trough. The GOP keeps carrying water for corporate interests that would rather take a government handout than compete, but I've never heard you say this is unamerican.

I don't ignore anything. I have consistently critisized the Bush's administration's embrace of steel tariffs and farms subsidies. However, I have never heard you once praise America's economic system.

Hank Chinaski · 08-31-2005, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by ironweed
This is another case of Hank's poor drafting causing unecessary confusion. I understood his post to dispute the existence of the phenomenon of global warming -- not deny GWB's personal culpability for the situation, which is an issue we can discuss later. But when you assume Hank means what he types in his increasingly erratic and confused contributions you make an ass out of you and umption.

The same way you can't decipher my posts you wouldn't understand the underlying evidence for/against global warming. I understand both, that's why I'm always happy to explain either to youse guys. See? 189-5

baltassoc · 08-31-2005, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by Not Bob

AoN, I *was* interested to learn that John Roberts isn't a pro-life conservative. I have to say, I feel much better about him being on the court now.

They didn't even mention that he's gay. Or maybe straight. Or maybe gay.

(Has this been discussed here already? If so, my apologies.)