Republicans: June 2008 Archives
If we want the price of crude oil to go down, we need to do two things:
First, we need to end the war and get Iraqi production back on track.
Second, we need to stop this shit:
We're playing footsie with the people who are not only responsible for breeding the 9/11 terrorists, but also are now picking our pockets. Want to get the price of oil down? Make the Saudis increase their production. That will push prices down immediately.
We need to make it worth their while to do so. How to do that? Cut off their visas to the US. No more playing in NYC, L.A., etc. No more sending their kids to American universities. Hit the House of Saud where it will actually impact their lifestyle, they'll come around.
The trick is, the Bush Crime Family has been in bed with the Saudis for two generations. (Prescott was in bed with the Nazis before that, of course).
First, we need to end the war and get Iraqi production back on track.
Second, we need to stop this shit:
We're playing footsie with the people who are not only responsible for breeding the 9/11 terrorists, but also are now picking our pockets. Want to get the price of oil down? Make the Saudis increase their production. That will push prices down immediately.
We need to make it worth their while to do so. How to do that? Cut off their visas to the US. No more playing in NYC, L.A., etc. No more sending their kids to American universities. Hit the House of Saud where it will actually impact their lifestyle, they'll come around.
The trick is, the Bush Crime Family has been in bed with the Saudis for two generations. (Prescott was in bed with the Nazis before that, of course).
Yes, I know he's a war hero.
That doesn't alter the fact that he's a liar.
Heros break our hearts. It's a fact of life. Generations of LSU fans went out to trick-or-treat on Halloween night after watching Billy Cannon's run replayed on Da News. Boys all over Louisiana wanted to grow up and win the big game against Ole Miss just like he did on Halloween, 1959.
When Billy Cannon was sent to federal prison for his involvement in a counterfeit ring in 1983, many a man not so young anymore had his heart broken. Still, Cannon was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame this year, recognizing his incredible career at LSU, decades before he became a criminal.
It's important to recognize the Two John McCains in the same way we acknowledge the two Billy Cannons. John McCain the ex-POW and retired Naval officer deserves our respect. John McCain the politician, on the other hand deserves nothing but our contempt.
On June 4, 2008, McCain was asked about his voting record with respect to the storm. When confronted with the fact that he had twice voted against the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the government response to the storm, he denied it:
It's one thing to try to obfuscate one's voting record as a politician. They all pull that stunt at one time or another. It's another altogether to come to New Orleans and lie to us.
McCain made the mistake of lying to New Orleanians on a storm-related issue four days into the current hurricane season, a season whose start has been marked by numerous lies told to us by the US Army Corps of Engineers about the integrity of the very floodwalls that fell apart in 2005.
Not only is McCain a liar, he's a stupid one at that.
Respect John McCain the war hero.
Reject John McCain the liar.
That doesn't alter the fact that he's a liar.
Heros break our hearts. It's a fact of life. Generations of LSU fans went out to trick-or-treat on Halloween night after watching Billy Cannon's run replayed on Da News. Boys all over Louisiana wanted to grow up and win the big game against Ole Miss just like he did on Halloween, 1959.
When Billy Cannon was sent to federal prison for his involvement in a counterfeit ring in 1983, many a man not so young anymore had his heart broken. Still, Cannon was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame this year, recognizing his incredible career at LSU, decades before he became a criminal.
It's important to recognize the Two John McCains in the same way we acknowledge the two Billy Cannons. John McCain the ex-POW and retired Naval officer deserves our respect. John McCain the politician, on the other hand deserves nothing but our contempt.
On June 4, 2008, McCain was asked about his voting record with respect to the storm. When confronted with the fact that he had twice voted against the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the government response to the storm, he denied it:
McCain: I've supported every investigation and ways of finding out what caused the tragedy. I've been here to New Orleans. I've met with people on the ground. I've met with the governor. I'm not familiar with exactly what you said, but I've been as active as anybody in efforts to restore the city.The truth is a different tale:
McCain actually voted twice, in 2005 and 2006, to defeat a Democratic amendment that would have set up an independent commission along the lines of the 9/11 Commission. At the time of the second vote, members of both parties were complaining that the White House was refusing requests by Senate investigators for information.
It's one thing to try to obfuscate one's voting record as a politician. They all pull that stunt at one time or another. It's another altogether to come to New Orleans and lie to us.
McCain made the mistake of lying to New Orleanians on a storm-related issue four days into the current hurricane season, a season whose start has been marked by numerous lies told to us by the US Army Corps of Engineers about the integrity of the very floodwalls that fell apart in 2005.
Not only is McCain a liar, he's a stupid one at that.
Respect John McCain the war hero.
Reject John McCain the liar.
As crude oil shot up almost $10/bbl in one day, the anger of what that's going to do at the pump as consumers gas up their vehicles this summer spilled over to the mini-blogging service Twitter yesterday. My friend Greta Perry and I have an understanding about talking politics - we just don't, that way we don't piss each other off. Naturally, the Princess of Positive wasn't very happy with me because I fired back when some other folks took positions with which I disagree.
I make no apologies for that. In fact, I actually owe my liberal friends and colleagues an apology for ducking these situations in social networking environments in the past.
Not going to happen anymore.
If conservatives and/or Republicans don't want to discuss politics on Twitter, fine. I much prefer talking about food, drink, and streetcars in social settings anyway. Still, I'm not going to accept off-color jokes about liberals and Democrats. The outright lies of the Bush administration are a well-documented fact. The notion that Democrats are unpatriotic and do not support the military are also well-documented myths. If someone in a social networking situation tries to perpetuate those lies or myths, I'm going to challenge them.
Another position I will no longer tolerate is the "Well, I don't know about that" defense used by some who claim to be conservatives. They're quick with the quip, joke, or offensive remark, but when called out on that remark, they feign ignorance. "Well, I don't follow politics closely," they'll say. I'm then supposed to let the remark pass. Any attempt at a rejoinder is then regarded as rude.
Bullshit. If you don't want to hear my side of the story, don't crack the joke or make the comment in the first place. It's like an old-fashioned duel. if you took your shot first, you had to stand on your mark and let the other guy fire. If you didn't, the observers of the duel would shoot you. I'm done with the feign-innocence defense. If you can't run with the big dogs, keep your puppy ass on the porch.
Now back to your regularly scheduled tweeting. Let's talk about lunch!
I make no apologies for that. In fact, I actually owe my liberal friends and colleagues an apology for ducking these situations in social networking environments in the past.
Not going to happen anymore.
If conservatives and/or Republicans don't want to discuss politics on Twitter, fine. I much prefer talking about food, drink, and streetcars in social settings anyway. Still, I'm not going to accept off-color jokes about liberals and Democrats. The outright lies of the Bush administration are a well-documented fact. The notion that Democrats are unpatriotic and do not support the military are also well-documented myths. If someone in a social networking situation tries to perpetuate those lies or myths, I'm going to challenge them.
Another position I will no longer tolerate is the "Well, I don't know about that" defense used by some who claim to be conservatives. They're quick with the quip, joke, or offensive remark, but when called out on that remark, they feign ignorance. "Well, I don't follow politics closely," they'll say. I'm then supposed to let the remark pass. Any attempt at a rejoinder is then regarded as rude.
Bullshit. If you don't want to hear my side of the story, don't crack the joke or make the comment in the first place. It's like an old-fashioned duel. if you took your shot first, you had to stand on your mark and let the other guy fire. If you didn't, the observers of the duel would shoot you. I'm done with the feign-innocence defense. If you can't run with the big dogs, keep your puppy ass on the porch.
Now back to your regularly scheduled tweeting. Let's talk about lunch!
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