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ELECTION 08: AYN I RAND, (AMA)I RAND SO FAR AWAY!!!

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ZippyDoDa		#9921	[-]
Posts: 7998 (10/22/08 02:33 PM) Such a naughty monkey More Recent Posts	Do not click here, if you like ads Remove this ad Gregoire-starting-the-next-thread bandwagon groupie here!
Remington Steele		#9922	[-]
Posts: 1991 (10/22/08 02:34 PM) More Recent Posts	John McCain 'endorsed by al-Qaeda supporters' Supporters of al-Qaeda have said they would prefer Republican candidate John McCain to win the US election because he is more likely to continue the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Last Updated: 5:43PM BST 22 Oct 2008 In a message broadcast on the password-protected al-Hesbah site, the group said they would also welcome a pre-election terror attack on the US because that would make a McCain win more likely. In an endorsement that will not be welcomed by Mr McCain's flagging campaign, the group said that if al-Qaeda wants to exhaust the USmilitarily and economically, the "impetuous" Republican presidential candidate is the better choice. "This requires presence of an impetuous American leader such as McCain, who pledged to continue the war till the last American soldier," the message said. "Then, al-Qaeda will have to support McCain in the coming elections so that he continues the failing march of his predecessor, Bush." "If al-Qaeda carries out a big operation against American interests," it said, "this act will be support of McCain because it will push the Americans deliberately to vote for McCain so that he takes revenge for them against al-Qaeda. Al-Qaeda then will succeed in exhausting America till its last year in it." Mark Salter, a senior McCain adviser, had no immediate comment. The message is credited to a frequent and apparently respected contributor named Muhammad Haafid. However, Haafid is not believed to have a direct affiliation with al-Qaeda plans or knowledge of its operations. (from telegraph.co.uk)
Vicconius		#9923	[-]
Posts: 14458 (10/22/08 02:35 PM) I want "this won't end well" too. More Recent Posts	Reid and Pelosi have brought up the Fairness Doctrine. It won't be hard to get Obama to sign it.
Veelicious		#9924	[-]
Posts: 1622 (10/22/08 02:37 PM) More Recent Posts	sign what exactly?
Miles Edgeworth		#9925	[-]
Posts: 506 (10/22/08 02:39 PM) More Recent Posts	Great now Al Queda is trying to get McCain elected with that good ole revers psychology. You'd think they would learn a new trick by now
B DeBrun		#9926	[-]
Posts: 18363 (10/22/08 02:39 PM) More Recent Posts	lilnubber wrote: I, too, am on the Gregoire-starting-the-next-thread bandwagon. Well, I was the last holdout. The primaries began in Iowa. I was going to cast my vote for the Iowa poster to handle this thread on election night.
Veelicious		#9927	[-]
Posts: 1623 (10/22/08 02:41 PM) More Recent Posts	get in line BD
HaveyMilktoast		#9928	[-]
Posts: 9474 (10/22/08 02:41 PM) Registered User More Recent Posts
Bonestripper		#9929	[-]
Posts: 860 (10/22/08 02:49 PM) More Recent Posts	And Bonestripper... I doubt very much that you have ever had a mother after reading some of your posts on here. And if you really do, I'm sure she disowned you years ago. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings but it seems to have worked out. It is a happy day
ranzchic		#9930	[-]
Posts: 1225 (10/22/08 02:50 PM) Registered User More Recent Posts	Do not click here, if you like ads Remove this ad What is Obama doing with that white woman?!
B DeBrun		#9931	[-]
Posts: 18364 (10/22/08 02:51 PM) More Recent Posts	hatebrigade wrote: What's the point of doing well for a few years and then being completely and utterly destroyed? Were the years of fiscal success worth this depression? This isn't directed at debrun, or saying that's what happened to him, just inspired by his post. We see this all the time. The bubbles. The focus on the now and now with no long term visionary planning. It's not a GOP problem. It's not a Dem problem. It's a DC problem. Every major government program that's been initiated with the best of intentions has always grown in size to the point where it is undercapitalized and not always positioned to serve the best interests of the constituents. Best examples, SS, Medicaire, VA, etc... There has to be a sane budget with emphasis on deficit reduction. I don't see either candidate planning this.
Veelicious		#9932	[-]
Posts: 1624 (10/22/08 02:54 PM) More Recent Posts	ranzchic wrote: What is Obama doing with that white woman?! IDGI
Bonestripper		#9933	[-]
Posts: 861 (10/22/08 02:55 PM) More Recent Posts	We see this all the time. The bubbles. The focus on the now and now with no long term visionary planning. It's not a GOP problem. It's not a Dem problem. It's a DC problem. Every major government program that's been initiated with the best of intentions has always grown in size to the point where it is undercapitalized and not always positioned to serve the best interests of the constituents. Best examples, SS, Medicaire, VA, etc... There has to be a sane budget with emphasis on deficit reduction. I don't see either candidate planning this. That is the post that should close this thread
ranzchic		#9934	[-]
Posts: 1226 (10/22/08 02:56 PM) Registered User More Recent Posts	His grandfather looks like a white Obama.
SurvivorArctic		#9935	[-]
Posts: 11887 (10/22/08 02:56 PM) Not a team player More Recent Posts	I have a question, with respect to a budget that reduces the deficit, how can that be achieved that given the current economic climate WITHOUT reducing (but not increasing, either) much needed social programs and services (SS, Medicare, VA, etc...)? I guess this goes out to everyone debating budget issues. The bailout has set a bad precedent IMO, but I curious to hear what people think would be a 'good' national budget.
Veelicious		#9936	[-]
Posts: 1625 (10/22/08 02:56 PM) More Recent Posts	oh that woman is his grandmother?
HaveyMilktoast		#9937	[-]
Posts: 9476 (10/22/08 02:56 PM) Registered User More Recent Posts	There has to be a sane budget with emphasis on deficit reduction. I don't see either candidate planning this. Damn I agree with DB....I thought this day would never come.
Veelicious		#9938	[-]
Posts: 1626 (10/22/08 03:00 PM) More Recent Posts	SurvivorArctic wrote: I have a question, with respect to a budget that reduces the deficit, how can that be achieved that given the current economic climate WITHOUT reducing (but not increasing, either) much needed social programs and services (SS, Medicare, VA, etc...)? I guess this goes out to everyone debating budget issues. The bailout has set a bad precedent IMO, but I curious to hear what people think would be a 'good' national budget. Get rid of some tax loops, cuts or breaks, cut spending on services and programs that aren't necessary, reduce military spending. What's hard to predict is how this bailout will affect the budget in the long term. It's possible that we'll eventually gain a profit from it.. Last Edited By: Veelicious 10/22/08 03:02 PM. Edited 1 times.
B DeBrun		#9939	[-]
Posts: 18365 (10/22/08 03:01 PM) More Recent Posts	HaveyMilktoast wrote: The only company that thrived was Haliburton remember them? Oh yes the evil company Cheney was on. Their stock price dropped $3 today to about $20. It was $52 last June. Nov 2004 after the election, the shares were going at just under $20. If you cashed in last June, you did ok. But other than that, you tell me how Haliburton has been doing.
HaveyMilktoast		#9940	[-]
Posts: 9477 (10/22/08 03:01 PM) Registered User More Recent Posts	Do not click here, if you like ads Remove this ad I have a question, with respect to a budget that reduces the deficit, how can that be achieved that given the current economic climate WITHOUT reducing (but not increasing, either) much needed social programs and services (SS, Medicare, VA, etc...)? I guess this goes out to everyone debating budget issues. The bailout has set a bad precedent IMO, but I curious to hear what people think would be a 'good' national budget. I can give you the answer in 6 words........ THE COUNTRY NEEDS A NATIONAL OBJECTIVE. Energy conservation and climate issues would do. It worked for Kennedy with the space race it would work again but, for the last 8 years we have had no objective but to wage war.