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sabang · 24-09-2008, 03:49 PM

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The people who want English to be the official language of the United States are uncomfortable with their leaders being fluent in it.

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You were raised by a single mother on food stamps — where does a guy with eight houses who was legacied into Annapolis get off calling you an elitist?

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I don’t know whether or not Governor Palin has the tenacity of a pit bull, but I know for sure she’s got the qualifications of one.

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As a Democrat I was surprised to learn that I don’t like small towns, God, people with jobs or America

Love it.

panama hat · 24-09-2008, 07:37 PM

My favourite passage . . .

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Well ... let me think. ...We went to war against the wrong country, Osama bin Laden just celebrated his seventh anniversary of not being caught either dead or alive, my family’s less safe than it was eight years ago, we’ve lost trillions of dollars, millions of jobs, thousands of lives and we lost an entire city due to bad weather.

(BM, tickle your funny bone, you are sounding like the male version of Jet!

)

Jet Gorgon · 25-09-2008, 12:07 AM

^ Hey, I thought it was funny. Obama probably does talk to Bartlett, but in his daydreams.

ChiangMai noon · 25-09-2008, 12:14 AM

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OBAMA What would you do? BARTLET GET ANGRIER! Call them liars, because that’s what they are. Sarah Palin didn’t say “thanks but no thanks” to the Bridge to Nowhere. She just said “Thanks.” You were raised by a single mother on food stamps — where does a guy with eight houses who was legacied into Annapolis get off calling you an elitist? And by the way, if you do nothing else, take that word back. Elite is a good word, it means well above average. I’d ask them what their problem is with excellence. While you’re at it, I want the word “patriot” back. McCain can say that the transcendent issue of our time is the spread of Islamic fanaticism or he can choose a running mate who doesn’t know the Bush doctrine from the Monroe Doctrine, but he can’t do both at the same time and call it patriotic. They have to lie — the truth isn’t their friend right now. Get angry. Mock them mercilessly; they’ve earned it. McCain decried agents of intolerance, then chose a running mate who had to ask if she was allowed to ban books from a public library. It’s not bad enough she thinks the planet Earth was created in six days 6,000 years ago complete with a man, a woman and a talking snake, she wants schools to teach the rest of our kids to deny geology, anthropology, archaeology and common sense too? It’s not bad enough she’s forcing her own daughter into a loveless marriage to a teenage hood, she wants the rest of us to guide our daughters in that direction too? It’s not enough that a woman shouldn’t have the right to choose, it should be the law of the land that she has to carry and deliver her rapist’s baby too? I don’t know whether or not Governor Palin has the tenacity of a pit bull, but I know for sure she’s got the qualifications of one. And you’re worried about seeming angry? You could eat their lunch, make them cry and tell their mamas about it and God himself would call it restrained. There are times when you are simply required to be impolite. There are times when condescension is called for!

super link.
very funny because it's so true

Mr Earl · 25-09-2008, 12:49 AM

^Hilarious, very true, more evidence of democrat nuclear meltdown.

Boon Mee · 25-09-2008, 01:14 AM

I could have posted this in the "Mother of all Rip-Offs" thread too it's so good:

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Invest in Democrats

Published by Lindsay Renick Mayer on July 16, 2008 5:27 PM
The federal government recently announced that it will come to the rescue of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, two embattled mortgage buyers that for years have pursued a lobbying strategy to get lawmakers on their side. Both companies have poured money into lobbying and campaign contributions to federal candidates, parties and committees as a general tactic, but they've also directed those contributions strategically. In the 2006 election cycle, Fannie Mae was giving 53 percent of its total $1.3 million in contributions to Republicans, who controlled Congress at that time. This cycle, with Democrats in control, they've reversed course, giving the party 56 percent of their total $1.1 million in contributions. Similarly, Freddie Mac has given 53 percent of its $555,700 in contributions to Democrats this cycle, compared to the 44 percent it gave during 2006.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have also strategically given more contributions to lawmakers currently sitting on committees that primarily regulate their industry. Fifteen of the 25 lawmakers who have received the most from the two companies combined since the 1990 election sit on either the House Financial Services Committee; the Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee; or the Senate Finance Committee. The others have seats on the powerful Appropriations or Ways & Means committees, are members of the congressional leadership or have run for president. Sen.Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) chairman of the Senate banking committee, has received the most from Fannie and Freddie's PACs and employees ($133,900 since 1989). Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.) has received $65,500. Kanjorski chairs the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, and Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs.

Top Recipients of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Campaign Contributions, 1989-2008

NameOfficeParty/StateTotal1. Dodd, Christopher JSD-CT$133,900
2. Kerry, JohnSD-MA$111,000
3. Obama, BarackSD-IL$105,849
4. Clinton, HillarySD-NY$75,550
5. Kanjorski, Paul EHD-PA$65,500
6. Bennett, Robert FSR-UT$61,499
7. Johnson, TimSD-SD$61,000
8. Conrad, KentSD-ND$58,991
9. Davis, TomHR-VA$55,499
10. Bond, Christopher S 'Kit'SR-MO$55,400
11. Bachus, SpencerHR-AL$55,300
12. Shelby, Richard CSR-AL$55,000
13. Emanuel, RahmHD-IL$51,750
14. Reed, JackSD-RI$50,750
15. Carper, TomSD-DE$44,389
16. Frank, BarneyHD-MA$40,100
17. Maloney, Carolyn BHD-NY$38,750
18. Bean, MelissaHD-IL$37,249
19. Blunt, RoyHR-MO$36,500
20. Pryce, DeborahHR-OH$34,750
21. Miller, GaryHR-CA$33,000
22. Pelosi, NancyHD-CA$32,750
23. Reynolds, TomHR-NY$32,700
24. Hoyer, Steny HHD-MD$30,500
25. Hooley, DarleneHD-OR$28,750

Includes contributions from PACs and individuals.
2008 cycle totals based on data downloaded from the
Federal Election Commission on June 30, 2008.

OpenSecrets | Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Invest in Democrats - Capital Eye

Like we say...voting for BO is like a chicken voting for Col. Sanders...

Jet Gorgon · 25-09-2008, 05:38 AM

Oh, I just noted that on the other thread, but you added the proof. Ta, Booners. Guess AIG didn't give as much so Congress is pouting about bailing it out.

spiff · 25-09-2008, 09:09 AM

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... Like we say...voting for BO is like a chicken voting for Col. Sanders...

And how did you arrive at this bizarre statement from a list of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions?

Was there some sort of reasoning involved on your part?

panama hat · 25-09-2008, 10:13 AM

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Was there some sort of reasoning involved on your part?

It is ours to reason and theirs to regress!

sabang · 25-09-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Similarly, Freddie Mac has given 53 percent of its $555,700 in contributions to Democrats this cycle, compared to the 44 percent it gave during 2006.

Whats news about that? Seems to me a case of hedging your bets either way, but favouring the likely winner.

panama hat · 26-09-2008, 05:52 PM

At first it sounds like sour grapes, but listen on . . .

YouTube - David Letterman Reacts to John McCain Suspending Campaign

britmaveric · 26-09-2008, 09:38 PM

Seems Clinton even likes/supports the McCain/Palin Ticket....

YouTube - Bill Clinton Praises Sarah Palin & John McCain

raycarey · 27-09-2008, 03:10 AM

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Seems Clinton even likes/supports the McCain/Palin Ticket

brit's comedy tour of TD issues continues.

but ok, let's assume for a moment you're serious.....how does it seem that clinton supports the mccain/ palin ticket?

my guess is that this will be the most recent entry on...

Teak Door

Boon Mee · 30-09-2008, 02:55 AM

What does a community organizer do? Pressure banks to make bad loans

Where was Congress in protecting the market? Why, they were funding these “community organizers..."

Milkman · 02-10-2008, 05:58 PM

Below is a link that has an interactive map of the US. It has the number of electoral votes in each states, probablilities (which now are very close and some up in the air) and also the result of the 2004 election.

CNN Electoral Map Calculator - Election Center 2008 from CNN.com

Jet Gorgon · 03-10-2008, 06:04 AM

^ Does it include the cheat sheets? (you know, the illegal votes?)

panama hat · 03-10-2008, 08:51 AM

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^ Does it include the cheat sheets? (you know, the illegal votes?)

No, one hopes that ended with the Bush era.

Jet Gorgon · 03-10-2008, 12:22 PM

^ Unfortunately, Obama will continue his voter shenanigans from Chicago to Washington if nobody stops him.

raycarey · 03-10-2008, 01:01 PM

this is just jet preparing for the mccain loss....

"obama stole votes" will be coupled with "i never liked mccain and palin anyway".

just a preview of the sour grapes to come.

Boon Mee · 03-10-2008, 08:16 PM

I can't understand why???!!

Obama Sign in Yard Stirs Up Neighbors

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/9/10/obama_sign_in_yard_stirs_up_neighbors.html

25-09-2008, 01:14 AM	#1946 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Yesterday 05:48 PM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,906	I could have posted this in the "Mother of all Rip-Offs" thread too it's so good: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Invest in Democrats Published by Lindsay Renick Mayer on July 16, 2008 5:27 PM The federal government recently announced that it will come to the rescue of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, two embattled mortgage buyers that for years have pursued a lobbying strategy to get lawmakers on their side. Both companies have poured money into lobbying and campaign contributions to federal candidates, parties and committees as a general tactic, but they've also directed those contributions strategically. In the 2006 election cycle, Fannie Mae was giving 53 percent of its total $1.3 million in contributions to Republicans, who controlled Congress at that time. This cycle, with Democrats in control, they've reversed course, giving the party 56 percent of their total $1.1 million in contributions. Similarly, Freddie Mac has given 53 percent of its $555,700 in contributions to Democrats this cycle, compared to the 44 percent it gave during 2006. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have also strategically given more contributions to lawmakers currently sitting on committees that primarily regulate their industry. Fifteen of the 25 lawmakers who have received the most from the two companies combined since the 1990 election sit on either the House Financial Services Committee; the Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee; or the Senate Finance Committee. The others have seats on the powerful Appropriations or Ways & Means committees, are members of the congressional leadership or have run for president. Sen.Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) chairman of the Senate banking committee, has received the most from Fannie and Freddie's PACs and employees ($133,900 since 1989). Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.) has received $65,500. Kanjorski chairs the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, and Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs. Top Recipients of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Campaign Contributions, 1989-2008 NameOfficeParty/StateTotal1. Dodd, Christopher JSD-CT$133,900 2. Kerry, JohnSD-MA$111,000 3. Obama, BarackSD-IL$105,849 4. Clinton, HillarySD-NY$75,550 5. Kanjorski, Paul EHD-PA$65,500 6. Bennett, Robert FSR-UT$61,499 7. Johnson, TimSD-SD$61,000 8. Conrad, KentSD-ND$58,991 9. Davis, TomHR-VA$55,499 10. Bond, Christopher S 'Kit'SR-MO$55,400 11. Bachus, SpencerHR-AL$55,300 12. Shelby, Richard CSR-AL$55,000 13. Emanuel, RahmHD-IL$51,750 14. Reed, JackSD-RI$50,750 15. Carper, TomSD-DE$44,389 16. Frank, BarneyHD-MA$40,100 17. Maloney, Carolyn BHD-NY$38,750 18. Bean, MelissaHD-IL$37,249 19. Blunt, RoyHR-MO$36,500 20. Pryce, DeborahHR-OH$34,750 21. Miller, GaryHR-CA$33,000 22. Pelosi, NancyHD-CA$32,750 23. Reynolds, TomHR-NY$32,700 24. Hoyer, Steny HHD-MD$30,500 25. Hooley, DarleneHD-OR$28,750 Includes contributions from PACs and individuals. 2008 cycle totals based on data downloaded from the Federal Election Commission on June 30, 2008. OpenSecrets \| Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Invest in Democrats - Capital Eye Like we say...voting for BO is like a chicken voting for Col. Sanders... __________________ ผมเป็นคนบ้านนอก

30-09-2008, 02:55 AM	#1954 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Yesterday 05:48 PM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,906	What does a community organizer do? Pressure banks to make bad loans Where was Congress in protecting the market? Why, they were funding these “community organizers..."

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25-09-2008, 12:07 AM	#1943 (permalink)
Jet Gorgon Jihad Barbie Last Online: Today 04:50 AM Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Libbies Posts: 12,470	^ Hey, I thought it was funny. Obama probably does talk to Bartlett, but in his daydreams.

25-09-2008, 12:49 AM	#1945 (permalink)
Mr Earl Infidel Last Online: Today 02:54 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Over the edge Posts: 5,475	^Hilarious, very true, more evidence of democrat nuclear meltdown.

25-09-2008, 05:38 AM	#1947 (permalink)
Jet Gorgon Jihad Barbie Last Online: Today 04:50 AM Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Libbies Posts: 12,470	Oh, I just noted that on the other thread, but you added the proof. Ta, Booners. Guess AIG didn't give as much so Congress is pouting about bailing it out.

02-10-2008, 05:58 PM	#1955 (permalink)
Milkman Gone Off Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: shelf Posts: 15,352	Below is a link that has an interactive map of the US. It has the number of electoral votes in each states, probablilities (which now are very close and some up in the air) and also the result of the 2004 election. CNN Electoral Map Calculator - Election Center 2008 from CNN.com

03-10-2008, 06:04 AM	#1956 (permalink)
Jet Gorgon Jihad Barbie Last Online: Today 04:50 AM Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Libbies Posts: 12,470	^ Does it include the cheat sheets? (you know, the illegal votes?)

03-10-2008, 12:22 PM	#1958 (permalink)
Jet Gorgon Jihad Barbie Last Online: Today 04:50 AM Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Libbies Posts: 12,470	^ Unfortunately, Obama will continue his voter shenanigans from Chicago to Washington if nobody stops him.

03-10-2008, 01:01 PM	#1959 (permalink)
raycarey ........ Last Online: Yesterday 10:45 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: deleting posts in issues Posts: 6,671	this is just jet preparing for the mccain loss.... "obama stole votes" will be coupled with "i never liked mccain and palin anyway". just a preview of the sour grapes to come.

03-10-2008, 08:16 PM	#1960 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Yesterday 05:48 PM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,906	I can't understand why???!! Obama Sign in Yard Stirs Up Neighbors http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/9/10/obama_sign_in_yard_stirs_up_neighbors.html

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