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Jet Gorgon

True. Cowboys and cowgirls always vote Republican, coz none of them ever expect a handout.

Milkman

What is your definition of a "handout."

Is the Boeing corporation included?

Jet Gorgon

^ Um, no. Why are you picking on Boeing? Boeing is based in Seattle, technically not cowboy country. If you are noting that Boeing gets govt help, hey, let's take a look at all the handouts Airbus has been getting from the EU. Boeing is a key employer that not only builds passenger planes but defense aircraft for the US armed forces. Under US law, military equipment cannot be purchased from foreign sources, so Boeing makes alot of money from defense contracts.

Hootad Binky

Is that right?

Airbus CEO rejects US controversy over tanker contract

1 day ago

WASHINGTON (AFP) — The boss of Airbus on Friday moved to tamp down a US controversy sparked when the Pentagon awarded a refueling tanker mega-contract to the European aviation giant, citing the growing globalization of the aerospace sector.

In a telephone interview with AFP, Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders did not rule out the planned plant in Mobile, Alabama one day manufacturing equipment other than the tankers committed to the air force and A330 cargo jets.

But Enders rejected criticism from some US lawmakers that awarding the 35-billion-dollar contract to the cross-Atlantic consortium of European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS) --of which Airbus is a subsidiary -- and Northrop Grumman instead of US manufacturer Boeing Company would mean the loss of US jobs.

"That is ridiculous," he said, indicating that EADS and Northrop Grumann "will invest roughly 600 million dollars all in all into these facilities" in the proposed plant site in Mobile, where Enders was celebrating the deal with colleagues.

AFP: Airbus CEO rejects US controversy over tanker contract

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chinthee

The Clintons are up to new tricks:

Clintons push a Hillary/Obama ticket


Clintons push a Hillary/Obama ticket - Yahoo! News

Norton

This is truly the most amazing part of the whole thing. Again the arrogant attitude the Clinton's have as the defacto winners is an indication of how out of touch they are with the electorate. An attitude they had from the beginning and a lesson they should have learned after the thumping they have taken. The only way Hillary can get the nomination is by manipulating the super delegate vote. If they do the Dem voters will be mighty pissed off and the general election will be lost for sure.

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chinthee

Another quote from the article:

I hope her supporters wake up soon and realize what a manipulative, power hungry person she is. I think this is the one quality that these types of tricks will expose.

GooMaiRoo

Let me see if I've got this straight: Hillary Clinton has been running ads suggesting that Barak Obama is incapable of handling 3am 'red phone' emergencies in the White House because of his inexperience. And now she's offering him the vice presidency, where he will be one heartbeat away from answering the same red phone. Hillary's a power-crazed woman who's getting very desperate.

Norton

My guess is Hillary had many 3AM calls from secret service guys watching over Bill. "Ma'am, the President is in a whorehouse and won't leave. What do you suggest we do." Hillary, "Throw some cold water on him and bring him home. Use the back door."

Jet Gorgon

Running scared, IMO.

Norton

Yep very much like many reptiles do when scared shiteless. Puff up real big and hope your opponent runs away.

sabang

I don't think a Hillary/Obama ticket will work, no matter who is VP.
It's common knowledge they hate each other.

Obama/Edwards would be interesting.

Norton

Yes. Would draw the most support by far. Edwards appeal to the industrial regions working class is the key area Hillary seems stronger than Obama at this point. Her other strength with the latino vote won't matter much in the general election as the latinos will not go for McCain given the republican's stance on immigration issues. Not sure if Edwards will want to be VP however.

sabang

Obama/Edwards/Hillary- all bluddy lawyers!

Milkman

Yes. Most of the Senate and I presume a large portion of Congress are lawyers.

As for the elections, we'll have to wait and see. FL and Michigan is becoming another reason for me to believe, that this election, as is the country, is a little messed up.

Hootad Binky

And the electorate in this case are hyper-sensitive party Democrats, who would be the first to stampede at the whiff of dictatorial rhetoric.

Norton

The war drums can already be heard in the distance. Some senior Dems saying if the Super delegates don't go with the majority vote they will quit the party.

Milkman

So, the majority vote favors Obama. I think by 1 million votes or so, correct?

The remaining states won't mean much at all. Even Pennsylvania. To help Hillary.

Am I correct in this, Norton?

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KID

obama say's today that the hrc/obama ticket is out of the question and that he is currently in the lead so who is hilary to offer him the VP position !!!!

Jet Gorgon

McCain will win.