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Forum: Political Threads 11-29-2006, 04:17 PM
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Posted By spence
Columbia, Yale Law? He was probably only...

Columbia, Yale Law?

He was probably only there on a lacrosse scholarship :smokin:

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-29-2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
He seems to have enough street cred to keep...

He seems to have enough street cred to keep people's attention. Given that his comedic persona is pretty annoying, I don't think he'd get far if there wasn't something to offer.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-28-2006, 10:04 PM
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Posted By spence
No, please explain? -spence

No, please explain?

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-28-2006, 03:14 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
So he's just telling a lie so Stein can write a...

So he's just telling a lie so Stein can write a nice story?



-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-28-2006, 01:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
ATTENTION - ATTENTION - ATTENTION "Ben...

ATTENTION - ATTENTION - ATTENTION

"Ben Stein" is the author writing about Warren Buffett! :humpty:

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-28-2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Because the rich can better afford it...it's that...

Because the rich can better afford it...it's that simple...Read the article. Remember, this isn't about being "fair" rather it's about fiscal balance and that any time anyone brings the subject up...
Forum: Political Threads 11-28-2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Well, first off that's not true. The top 10% pay...

Well, first off that's not true. The top 10% pay more like 65% of the taxes and the current trend is shifting the burden to the lower tax brackets.

But that's not even the real issue, it's our...
Forum: Political Threads 11-28-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
I think that's the rub, obviously with more...

I think that's the rub, obviously with more service members coming from the south and west...you will have communities that are impacted more and more. But even in RI every so often there's bad...
Forum: Political Threads 11-27-2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
So back to the point...is the burden of fighting...

So back to the point...is the burden of fighting for the American way of life being equally shared among those who enjoy it?

Should it?

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Reread my post, I corrected it after rereading it...

Reread my post, I corrected it after rereading it and realizing it was worded poorly.

8 minutes before you responded ;)

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Woa, I just had a deja vu :) Well, I don't...

Woa, I just had a deja vu :)

Well, I don't believe he's ever called for any of that. Rangel's bill isn't even for a "military" draft alone, but also to draft people into public service that will...
Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
And in context with Rangel's Bill, it would still...

And in context with Rangel's Bill, it would still be moot ;)

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2006, 03:50 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
You're comparing different stats. Who ever said...

You're comparing different stats. Who ever said the poorer communities were minority?

Additionally you'd need to study where the various minority groups served and where the deaths were occuring...
Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Actually, Rangel's statements (as he's made them)...

Actually, Rangel's statements (as he's made them) seem to be supported by Pentagon statistics and non-partisan research done over the past few years.


Nearly 1/2 of new recruits came from...
Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Reading Rangel's own statements, I don't think...

Reading Rangel's own statements, I don't think his argument has anything to do with education...but rather economics and the notion of "shared" sacrifice.

While I don't completely agree with his...
Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
I think the Rangle issue has been distorted by...

I think the Rangle issue has been distorted by both sides, few people are really listening to his own words anymore!

No, I only claimed your interpretation of Rangle's stunt was nonsense ;)
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Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Your post was nonsense as it's easily refuted by...

Your post was nonsense as it's easily refuted by publicly available statements. Your interpretation is based on how you want to see his stunt, and not for what it really is.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2006, 11:14 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Be careful what you wish for :hee: His...

Be careful what you wish for :hee:

His statement was idiotic...I'll restrain myself.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
AMEN. -spence

AMEN.

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
This statement is simply a way to avoid...

This statement is simply a way to avoid discussing the issue at any cost!!!

Seriously, I'm sick of the Dems are wimps mantra.

Charles Rangle is a freaking Combat Veteran for christmas sake.
...
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
QUICK - PILE ON SCOOBY BEFORE HE REALIZES HIS...

QUICK - PILE ON SCOOBY BEFORE HE REALIZES HIS SILLY POST!!!

It's much easier than debating the substance of the issue!

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Utter nonsense. This has nothing to do with...

Utter nonsense.

This has nothing to do with blackmail or education.

It's about how loose our policy makers have become with the all volunteer military.

It's about making sure we only wage...
Forum: Political Threads 11-23-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
You don't make any sense. Reread your own post!!!...

You don't make any sense. Reread your own post!!!

-spence
Forum: Political Threads 11-22-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 36,405
Posted By spence
Exactly his point. A great book is "The New...

Exactly his point.

A great book is "The New American Militarisim" which came out last year I believe. Really looks into the impact of Vietnam and the all volunteer military have had on the psyche...
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