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Delegates Say Democratic National Convention Brings Everyone Together
Describing the atmosphere as having "huge energy," delegates from Wisconsin say the Democratic National Convention brings people together around common interests that help all citizens.
One of the Wisconsin delegates at the Democratic National Convention says it's great fun even while she's constantly working because the goal is to move the country forward for the good of all citizens.
"Oh, it's great fun," said Meg Andrietsch, secretary of the state Democratic Party. "But you know, we're working hard, too, and learning a lot at the same time."
Patch reached Andrietsch Wednesday before the prime time events got underway with former President Bill Clinton headlining the evening.
Just that morning, Andrietsch said she attended a meeting for small business owners and what she got out of it was two-fold. First, she said she met entrepreneurs who gave examples of how policies under President Barack Obama's administration helped them grow their companies. Second, she said the focus on small business helps people understand that Democrats are focused on companies, too.
"President Obama's tax credits for small businesses have helped owners re-invest in their companies so they can hire that one more person," Andrietsch said. "Some rules have changed, too, which make them more effective, and just goes to show how, with real people and their work, that business matters are not just the purview of the Republicans."
We told her that some comments on Patch have been critical of the caucuses and committees at the DNC, effectively flipping the script by naming the Republicans as the party of inclusion and the Democrats as the party of segregation.
"These different caucuses can be attended by anyone so there's no exclusion," Andrietsch explained. "But we have these groups to address issues that bring common interests together for stronger proposals that help all of us."
Patch also asked Andrietsch for feedback about the possibility that Clinton could draw a sharper line between what has been termed his successful presidency and Obama's failures.
"So, the Republicans are mad because we have the last successful Democratic president speaking in support of our current president?" she asked. "The Republicans didn't have a single past president at their convention to defend their position or their candidates."
Andrietsch talked a little more about the differences between Clinton and Obama, pointing out that she thinks the real differences are evident in Congress.
"President Clinton balanced the budget, the country had great job creation and passed a surplus to President Bush," she noted. "And he was able to do this because the Republican-controlled House and Senate were willing to work together with the White House. Now, we have a Republican Congress that only wants to obstruct and make sure President Obama fails instead of working together on initiatives so the whole country succeeds. That is the difference."
The DNC ends Thursday after Obama delivers the final speech of the event.
Gus Johnson
9:45 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Why do the Democrats hate God so much? Did you see the mayor of LA yesterday at the convention? What a joke.
10:03 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
An interesting biblical moment: God was denied (and booed) three times, then the cock crowed... and said the "ayes" have it. Seems to me to be really bad form when you boo God. Others have noticed as well. Striking God out of the platform, only to put Him back in out of political expediancy tells us volumes about this group.
10:42 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Honestly, that's all you came away with from yesterday's speeches?
The only thing I would object to is the deliberate inclusion of 'God' for political points. It's a kind of false piety, but it's expected. The platform had previously mentioned the importance of faith several times, but that wouldn't have been enough to keep the opposition from finger-pointing. And it still isn't.
Heather Rayne Geyer
10:51 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
"Honestly, that's all you came away with from yesterday's speeches?"
Right?? I mean, the last two days have displayed some of the best speeches in many many years!!!
Here is an interesting blog (including comments) about the issue - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/guest-voices/post/the-godless-democrats-again/2012/09/05/623f662c-f76e-11e1-8398-0327ab83ab91_blog.html
Heather Rayne Geyer
10:22 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
When was God booed??? Do you have clips of this???
Just because people want a separation of church and state does NOT mean you hate God. How ridiculous!!! I do not think there is ANY place for religion in government. But I pray every day.
To the delegates - I am so jealous you guys...hope you are having a BLAST!!! Next time, I gotta find a way to join ya :)
Sarah Millard
10:32 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Heather - I think this is what he's talking about! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4z64YjfEaQ
10:43 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
No place for religion in government YET they have an opening prayer in congress every morning their in session...wheres the separation there???
11:09 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
You know, I'm not wild about the opening Congressional prayer. If they feel they have to call on God in order to do a good job, they just need to use their own brains and try harder. It's also that misplaced public piety that Jesus didn't care for.
Gus Johnson
11:15 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
The entire world has the clips of this, it was televised.
oak creek resident
11:38 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Liberals see Obama and government as their God.
At the RNC, the crowd shouts USA USA to the moaning of liberals who think it is "lowbrow".
At the DNR, the crowd shouts OBAMA OBAMA. Such a stark contrast, don't you think?
Pick your side.
tom munson
10:27 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Democrats Upset And Boo God and Jerusalem Being Added to Platform
VOTER FRAUD to boot.
Heather Rayne Geyer
10:41 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
OMG. Seriously? Has anyone interviewed any of the boo-ers? Don't you see the bigger picture here? They aren't booing GOD!! They are booing religious based decisions in the political realm. That is my take. You can have yours, but I think it is pretty presuming and baseless.
10:45 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
How is it baseless? There is video...thats the base and its up to us to interpret it how we see it.
unaborted socrates
10:46 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Yes, there is no liberal bias here on Patch, is there Heather.
Heather Rayne Geyer
10:54 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Where do you see bias in any news story? I don't get it. They reported about and from the Rep. convention as well. I see no bias here.
Heather Rayne Geyer
10:56 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
It is baseless because a 2 minute clip of a vote does not give one insight to the reasons for their protest. You people ASSUME they are booing God, hate God and are without faith. Some may be...and that is their right. But I am guessing most there do believe in God or another higher power.
11:00 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Right. They weren't booing God. They were booing the travesty of putting that amendment to a vote and then ignoring the results. I had heard about this incident on the news, but i had no idea how close the voice vote was or that the vote was taken three times with the results ignored.
And for those of you who will condemn the nay voters, just read the gospels to learn what Jesus had to say about people who wear their religion on their sleeves to get public approbation.
unaborted socrates
11:03 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Keep it up Heather and Randy, remember what is said about hindsight and why y'all lost another election, LOL
11:12 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
socrates, one look at you and the 'arguments' you make exemplify why the GOP wins elections. They're willing to lie, manipulate the 'low-information' voter, and appeal to the lowest common denominator.
10:41 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Randy1949, for you to call anyone a low-information voter is hilarious. Thanks for the laugh.
unaborted socrates
10:46 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
The Democrats are not only waging a war against the Catholic Church, they are waging a war against God in our lives. The Democrats are Statists, who believe that the Government is Supreme. That's probably the reason that the media so often depicts Obama as some sort of deified being.
Heather Rayne Geyer
11:01 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
If your faith is strong, why would you worry about such things? Isn't faith supposed to be a personal thing? Isn't God powerful enough to not have to be mentioned at every turn? Our country is full of many religions and beliefs. No one has the right to claim superiority over another faith. This is why religion needs to be OUT of government. Just because it is out of government doesn't mean it needs to be out of your life. Perhaps YOU are the one making government bigger in your own mind.
And no, I don't think there should be prayer before the sessions. But it doesn't bother me really. There are so many other things to worry about...and frankly I don't think God gives a hoot.
11:11 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Heather, A simple understanding of faith would indicate, that if it is being discussed, "God gives a hoot".
11:12 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
What an unadulterated crock of pseudo-religiosity. Comments like yours are perfect examples of why religion and government should not be co-mingled.
Show us one instance where a legitimate media source referred to President Obama as a "deified being".
Just another example from the lunatic fringe of The American Taliban.
11:18 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
God gives a hoot? You really think God wants to be associated with any political party? I'll also point out that there was another provision on that amendment -- Jerusalem as capitol of Israel. It's a contentious issue that might have been best avoided, even though I personally support it.
6:22 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I'm with Heather on this one. IMO, a God would care less about the laws of man.
12:10 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012
I'm a Christian. I support the separation of Church and State because if the two are conjoined, who decides what the official belief system is? What if they don't choose mine? Why would we want bring that discourse down on ourselves?
tom munson
11:10 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Democrats are the official party of the Godless.
6:03 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Mr. Munson- You really must be a special needs individual if you believe, in the hogwash your spewing.
Greg Walz-Chojnacki
11:08 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tom Munson: The godless? You mean like Ayn Rand?
H.E. Pennypacker
11:27 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
I question the masculinity of any man who takes his wife's maiden name in a hyphenated form.
11:13 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Heather...but you're assuming they're NOT booing God. Of course, as a liberal, you're always right. smh
11:15 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Clinton never told the American people the truth while he was in office. He defends himself by saying, "it depends on what the definition of 'is' is....
So it becomes clear his speach before the DNC was another misleading speach.
9:28 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Nice try to dismiss a speech that embraces even you, Craig.
10:26 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Renee, could you take your head out of the sand long enough to read the link I attached? I did not dismiss anything slick Willy said or did- ever.
Quit bitching about the economy- your past head man in the Oral office is why the jobs have left. China having Most Favored Nation status was the start of the shitstorm we have now. Barry has done nothing in 3 1/2 years.
11:18 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I think that the substance is far less important than the process. The vote was taken three times, the motion failed three times, yet in a God like act the will of the delegates was ignored. I also think that I.D.s were required to vote.
11:10 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
IDs in a voice vote? Brilliant, Greg, just brilliant.
unaborted socrates
11:19 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Democrats Boo God, Cheer Serial Rapist Bill Clinton!!
FreeThought Troy
12:52 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
1) Atheism has no religion-Hense atheism. We teach evolution because it has been verified many-MANY times over since Darwin
2) The Big Bang really happened. The universe actually did evolve. Protons, Electrons and Neutrons formed as per High Energy Physics
3) The country really REALLY was founded as a secular nation. Any educated historian will back me up
4) Don't know what a ph is
FreeThought Troy
12:56 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Bill Clinton didn't rape anyone. Stop spreading that. It is a flat out lie. He was charged. He was found innocent. End of story.
James R Hoffa
2:23 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@FreeThoughtTroy -
Most state criminal codes consider sexual conduct engaged under the color of official authority to be tantamount to rape.
Did the act not occur with a member of the WH staff, in the WH? And was Clinton not the holder of the Office of the President at the time the act occurred?
Are you denying that the act occurred?
Heather Rayne Geyer
2:30 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I have to stop commenting - just don't have the time or the energy to keep up with so much nonsense. However...I have to say...I listened to those Linda Tripp tapes. And Monica was a very willing participant in those acts. Sometimes it is harassment (if somehow forced or unwanted) and sometimes it is simply two adults making a choice - regardless of position. Needs to be judged on a case by case basis. Although, I don't think we are in any place to judge what others decide to do with their genitals. I could not care less if a politician has sex. It seems some of the right wingers are FAR too focused on the sexual lives of others and I find that sad and pathetic.
James R Hoffa
3:01 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
If it was so consensual, then why did anyone find out about it? You don't think that such scandals disgrace the office? Shouldn't the President be the ultimate leader by example in our country? Was Clinton trying to lead us into an era of committing and then lying about having committed adultery?
Ann Wright
7:44 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
What I find so interesting is that it was philandering Newt Gingrich who was cheating on his wife at the same time he was in the process of bringing Clinton down. As Wiki says, Callista was Newt's third wife and mistress. He had the gall to file divorce papers to his 2nd wife while she was in the hospital fighting cancer. Hypocricy is my point folks. We don't need a litany of philandering politicians. There are enough of them on both sides of the political spectrum.
James R Hoffa
8:37 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Ann Wright -
Newt's a little off topic here, but yeah, he's a POS as well. But he also wasn't in high of a position as Clinton was when his indiscretions occurred, not that I'm offering that as kind of defense.
But when you occupy the highest office, you should hold yourself to a higher standard. Because of this indiscretions, and subsequently lying about them, Clinton is one of only two Presidents that have ever been impeached. That shames the office and the country.
FreeThought Troy
11:20 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
1) There is no god.
2) Our forefather went out of their way to keep church and state separate. They saw the mess in Europe and wisely wanted no part of it
3) There is no god
4) For a party that claims sainthood to the countries founders, they really seem to ignore and cover up the fact that this is NOT a Christian Nation, NEVER WAS, and really NEVER SHOULD BE.
5) There is no god - so there is really no reason everyone should get all worked up over booing somthing that doesn't exist? How may blog posts are there for those who boo Zeus, Apollo, Odin or Thor?
11:37 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
My money says "IN GOD WE TRUST".
You may not think there is a God, and you have that right, but I know and love my God.
12:12 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Your money is as unconstitutional as school prayer was before someone had the guts to stand up. That phrase was introduced on the coinage during the Red Scare of the 1950s to show those Godless Commies what for.
You have every right to believe and love your God, but do you think He's happy about appearing on the coinage? Not if Jesus and the moneylenders in the Temple is any indication.
FreeThought Troy
12:16 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
The dollar bill in my wallet also has a pyramid with a glowing eye in stead of a brick on top. We all know that is sybolism and not fact.
I am not criticizing your beliefs. I am criticizing the cumpulsive need to keep personal mytholoigical believes in a secular (or what SHOULD be secular) government.
I can't tell you what the delegates booed. I can tell you I turned off the coverage Monday when the convension started praying at the end - ridiculous.
I agree in your right to beliefs. I just ask your agreement in my right to non-beliefs. Based on these agreements, I strongly believe in the seperation of church & state for these very reasons.
Johnny Blade
12:33 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
1)So why do the public schools get to teach the Religon of atheism "Evolution"
2)There is a God because we didn't evolve from a hydrogen atom
3)The country WAS founded as a Christian Nation
4) your a Ph...
12:40 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I strongly believe in separation of liberalism and state, for many reasons. I just think you are wrong about our forefathers and religion, just because you believe something does not make it so.
Taoist Crocodile
3:00 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Johnny is not a fan of reality. Ask him about the birthers, the truthers, and his notion that James Holmes was some kind of CIA secret project.
11:29 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
"In God We Trust" was put on our currency during the "Red Scare" time for no rational reason.
The Official Motto of the United States is "E Pluribus Unum".
A question: "which or what 'god' is being trusted"?
11:34 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
In God we trust has appeared on U.S. coins since 1864, I think coins are money.
11:40 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
During 1814, Francis Scott Key had an eventful September. "Traveling under a white flag, Key met with both an enemy general and admiral, recovered a war prisoner, became a war prisoner, watched a historical bombardment, lost a night's sleep, and wrote" what eventually became the American national anthem: The Star Spangled Banner.
The final stanza reads:
"And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.'
And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave."
In 1864, the words were shortened to "In God We Trust" and applied to a newly designed two-cent coin.
James R Hoffa
12:27 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012
Uh oh, Greg just schooled MrsPeel!
Oh no you didn't!
12:16 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
Greg just schooled me -- slightly. The phrase has been on coins for a while, but became our motto in 1956 and was placed on paper money: "In 1956, the nation was going through the height of the Cold War. As a result, the 84th Congress passed a joint resolution to replace the existing motto with "In God we trust". The change was partly motivated by a desire to differentiate between communism, which promotes atheism, and Western capitalistic democracies, which were at least nominally Christian.[15] The law was signed by President Eisenhower on July 30, 1956, and the motto was progressively added to paper money over a period from 1957 to 1966.[13] (Public Law 84-851)[16] The United States Code at 36 U.S.C. § 302, now states: "'In God we trust' is the national motto."" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_God_we_trust
"Outside of constitutional objections, President Theodore Roosevelt took issue with placing the motto on coinage as he considered it sacrilegious to put the name of God on money."
I agree with Teddy.
11:24 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Bias and mis-truths. "President Clinton balanced the budget, the country had great job creation and passed a surplus to President Bush," she noted. "And he was able to do this because the Republican-controlled House and Senate were willing to work together with the White House. Now, we have a Republican Congress that only wants to obstruct and make sure President Obama fails instead of working together on initiatives so the whole country succeeds. That is the difference."
This administration had 2 years to ramrod an ill-gotten health care bill in the 11th hour. A bail out bill that only helped a small few union members and investment in technology that was not proven (Solyndra). This president has done more to HURT the future than help. All the abortion, war on women, war on elderly are DNC talking points brought up EVERY ELECTION with NOTHING ever changed.
Obama had his chance to make a difference...he failed miserably and we will pay dearly for it years to come.
James R Hoffa
11:31 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Why do the Democrats celebrate Bill Clinton, as he's largely responsible for causing our current economic conditions???
NAFTA - Permitted the largest wave of off-shoring of industrial jobs in our nation's history.
Favored trading nation status to China - Permitted the second largest wave of off-shoring of industrial jobs in our nation's history and created a record trade imbalance that has been shifting economic power to communist China over the last two decades.
Signed investment bank deregulation that led to the creation of financial derivatives and CDO's that many attribute to be the root cause of the 2008 financial meltdown.
Bush's two wars and lowering taxes did not do anything to directly cause the 2008 financial meltdown, current lack of good paying industrial jobs, or even cause the record level deficits that our government is currently running, as if you recall, Bush came very close to running a surplus himself in FY2007.
And yet the Democrats still like to demonize Bush and idolize Clinton?!?!
Clearly, Democrats are either extremely sick or they are ignorant to the objective facts.
Perhaps they should have everyone at the convention examined by a mental health professional, as these people just aren't logical!
James R Hoffa
12:50 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Why won't any of the Democrats / liberals on this board answer Hoffa's question?
FreeThought Troy
12:59 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Hoffa - I can't (and won't) speak for every one here. I have stopped answering you for one reason alone.
You are an idiot.
I don't mean that as an insult. You just are. Your logic is circular. You ignore all facts and rationalism. You are an idiot pure and simple. I honestly wonder how you function in reality.
This sounds mean - I know. I honestly don't intent to sound so, but you are an idiot sir. I can't help that.
James R Hoffa
1:32 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@FreeThoughtTroy -
Thank you for doing what liberals / Democrats do best when confronted with objective factual reality - name call.
Hoffa rests his case!
FreeThought Troy
1:38 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
You only proved my point.
I only spoke for my self - not liberals as a whole. Your response is so bizarre... Objective factual reality???
I am not name calling. I am designating a title.
Again, I am sorry for how this sounds. I honestly believe you are just an idiot.
1:43 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
"I am not name calling. I am designating a title."
I've GOTTA remember that one!
James R Hoffa
1:48 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@FreeThoughtTroy -
Well then, seeing as how we're just designating titles and not name calling, here's a title for you:
2:10 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Perhaps Bush's tax cuts and the two wars did not directly cause the financial meltdown, but they did indeed cause the huge deficits and debt increases that continue to plague us. They also failed to bring the middle-class jobs and general prosperity the the trickle-down folks continue to promise.
At least under Clinton we had balanced budgets. As he said -- arithmetic.
James R Hoffa
2:18 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Randy1949 -
Debt increases - yes.
Today's deficit increases - no. Bush came very close to attaining a surplus in FY2007, so how can you attribute the wars and tax cuts to the current increases in the deficit, especially if you admit that the Bush policies had no bearing on the financial and jobs meltdown?
Clinton's policies are the real direct culprits behind our current economic and employment situation - there is no denying this. And yet, you still celebrate the man.
Can you explain such a blind allegiance?
FreeThought Troy
2:33 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
D-bag of the Year?
Fair enough. I am sure I deserved it.
It was funny anyway. Thanks Hoffa
Taoist Crocodile
2:54 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I'd like to weigh in on the question of whether Hoffa is an idiot. I wouldn't necessarily disagree, since the whole talking about himself in the 3rd person is such a red flag, but I think it's more likely that he's just a committed partisan. Johnny Blade, Alfred of the many aliases - now those guys are idiots.
So many of the rest of these Patch denizens (Hoffa, JB Schmidt, too many others to list) are just committed partisans, and I'm convinced that their commitment stems from one of two places. Either (1) they're being paid, which I could at least respect on some level, or (2) they're attracted to right-wing ideology because it appeals to their basic nature, which is that they're pricks and a--holes.
James R Hoffa
3:06 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Taoist -
Thanks for displaying your infinitely superior liberal elitist intellect to us "pricks and a--holes."
Your ignoring the primary question posed by Hoffa shows that you're little more than a blind and committed partisan yourself.
Ann Wright
7:07 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Fact: Bush and Cheney did not appear at the Republican convention. Their policies are not something Romney/Ryan want the voting public to remember. The Repubicans seem to want to swipe the era into the dust bin of history like a bad dream.
James R Hoffa
8:33 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Ann Wright -
Apparently you were not listening to the speeches. Many speakers, including Ryan, admitted that the Bush years were not something that true conservatives are proud of. That's why they're taking the party in a different direction - back to the core conservative roots.
9:10 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Hoffa - in the third person, appears in so many Patch conversations it makes me believe that "the Hoffa" is a group that trolls the Patch, ready to pounce on any, any slightly left of center comment. Never answering questions but always twisting, double speaking and hiding behind the alleged liberal terrorists that threatened 'his' family business. It would be like me dismissing everyone who disagrees with me because a miscreant or two has vandalized my vehicles on more than one occasion, for, what I believe, is displaying liberal bumper stickers in a known conservative town.
Michael McClusky
9:20 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Hoffa You are correct in your analysis of those trade agreements. History has shown that whenever you vastly increase the labor pool it is good for business but bad for people. Labor costs drop sharply and so do the standard of living of most people. Did you know that at the height of the British Empire {free traders} that 1 in 3 young men were deemed unfit for military duty due to malnutrition? We have 46 million people on food stamps. Go figure.
James R Hoffa
10:39 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Renee -
So now Hoffa is actually multiple people that are a part of some kind of paid group?!?!
Yeah, you liberals love your conspiracy theories, don't you?
I can assure you, just as the Patch editors can back me up, that Hoffa is in fact one man paid by no one, thank you very much.
And Hoffa almost always answers every direct question posed to him by other commentators! It's the liberals that refuse to address the tough questions posited by Hoffa!
And Hoffa doesn't twist anything - he offers objective factual data, citing primary sources, and offers a logical analysis. Much more than the typical emotionally driven liberal posts or the liberals that rely on biased third party analysis.
You make fun of Hoffa for using a screen name, but refuse to reveal your complete identity to us. Either put up and use your full name or accept it for what it is.
10:42 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Hoffa: Thank you for reminding the idiots about Bill Clitnon. To think he was there to smooth talk some people into Barry supporters is a joke.
I might add that no one has refutiated your post. Instead, some left handed wingnuts have changed the subject and attacked you personally.
Those of us who's IQ exceeds our age know you are 100% right.
Steve ®
12:03 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I enjoyed Sandra's speech. A woman that is getting used by the left, riding her wave of fame. Speaks of no truths no facts only rhetoric and fear. Lots of fear and anger.
It really defined the contrast between the RNC and DNC.
James R Hoffa
12:23 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Just like her testimony before the Democratic sub-committee of the House committee was nothing more than hearsay and non-expert opinion, thus having no evidentiary value what-so-ever.
And yet she's a law student?!?! Maybe she should ask for her money back from the law school, as she didn't even learn the basic rules of evidence effectively!
Or maybe she wasn't paying attention to her studies because she was too busy.... well, that's best left to the imagination in this case ;-p
12:28 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Just as I'm sure that you and all the other men on that committee know all about problems with lady-parts and the natural desire for a woman to have control of fertility.
Steve ®
12:30 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Some of the dumbest people I have ever known were in graduate school. I was seriously concerned with the ones wanting to be surgeons. Fluke is a perfect example of someone wrapped up in the emotion and politics and not the fact of anything.
You can afford smokes but not $7 for the pill?
James R Hoffa
12:49 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Randy1949 -
But Fluke did not directly speak of her own actual experiences - all she offered was hearsay and non-expert opinion. There's no evidentiary value in anything she said. If the Democrats actually cared about following the rules of evidence, her entire testimony should have been scrubbed from the record.
Not to mention that the purpose of the hearing in the committee was in regards to the objections of religious institutions being mandated by Obamacare to cover contraception against the will of their institutions. Fluke was not the head of a recognized religious institution. Her entire testimony was irrelevant to the purpose of the hearing. Again, Fluke was a law student at the time - she should have known this!!!
If that's the kind of lawyers being turned out of today's law school's, then my job is going to be a lot easier in the future!!!
Ann Wright
8:10 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Has anyone actually read Sandra Fluke's biography? She is a powerful advocate for women who have been abused and trafficked for sex and has helped numerous women. Since the House Oversight and Reform Committee chaired by Darryl Issa (R), refused to allow a woman on the panel to discuss the Conscience Clause exceptions in health care, the Democrats invited her to speak at the hearing so at least women would have a voice. She eloquently spoke about a friend who had polycystic ovary disease (a very painful disease) who needed the Pill to help her. It was costing her friend $100 per month and the insurance company was refusing to pay for it citing that she was using it for contraception rather than the disease. What did the voice of the Republican Party, Rush Limbaugh say? He went on an eight day enraged, obnoxious rant and called her a slut. This is the way Republicans debate and talk about an important subject, huh? It was so nasty that hundreds of his advertising sponsors pulled their money out of his show after outrage from the American public. Well, Clear Channel installed the King on 1500 AM channels during 20 years ago when big money sought to rule the airwaves. It worked for awhile but the Oxycontin addled brain is becoming more and more angry and bitter. Speaking of fear and anger - Rush Limbaugh embodies the words.
James R Hoffa
8:31 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Ann Wright -
What does any of what you wrote matter? Fluke's testimony should be scrubbed from all congressional records, as according to the official rules of evidence, because 1) it was irrelevant to the reason that the hearings were called, and 2) it was wholly comprised of hearsay and non-expert opinion. Such testimony does not meet official evidentiary standards of a congressional body.
Why bother having rules if we just ignore them whenever we feel like it?
And FYI - Rush does not speak for all conservatives. If you really want to play that game, then would it be fair to say that Ed Schultz speaks for all progressives? If so, how do you support Ed calling for his listeners to cheat in elections by voting as many times as they possibly could because the evilness of the opposition justified taking such extreme measures?
Come on, let's be fair here!
Dirk Gutzmiller
9:35 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
To understand Hoffa, he is the type of attorney you would want to hire if you were absolutely guilty of mass murder of innocent little children. He would argue every technicality, every tiny crack in the prosecutor's case, every niche and cranny in the case. He could get your sentence reduced from life to eighty years.
So goes his defense of dubious and obviously losing ultra-right wing causes. He puts the best defense and offense forward, argues it to death, and, that is just his job, he believes.
But how very poorly that trait translates to commenting on some of the very strange, twisted, and rotten planks in the Republican platform and other Republican chicaneries. In the end, that attorney himself becomes too engrossed with his client's salvation, hijacked by the sociopathic charm of the client, too ridiculous and desperate in his arguments, too stretched in what was at best thin logic to begin, and his integrity is lost on the courts, in this case, most if not all of the thinking readers and commenters of Patch.
9:45 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
And you would want a defense attorney that just takes your money and leaves you to hang? Now I understand your logic in supporting Obama.
James R Hoffa
10:42 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Dirk -
Hoffa gives you credit - you provide more laughs than most on the Patch boards!
11:46 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
OMG.... when the Baggers routinely trot out "Joe the Plumber" to blather and shill they are proud of him. (Although he isn't a plulmber.)
But Sandra Fluke is "used" by the left. Of course the Drug-Addled Bloviating Gas Bag Limbaugh didn't "use her"? He ranted about her for a week to his "Ditto Heads". Referring to her as a "slut" and a "prostitute" with the classiness that he usually displays.
"Fear and Anger" is the underlying reason for the existance of the TEA BAGGERS.
Perhaps there is a bit of projection occuring here Steve.
4:21 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Brings everyone together hey? Is the why a NY delegate wants to kill Romney?
Ann Wright
6:35 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Truly mind numbing conversation about god and politics. My belief is that there must be a separation of church and state. There have been too many lives lost and societies torn apart when religious zealots gain power and use it to force others to believe the same way they do. Read historical accounts of England in the 1500's during Henry VIII's reign and what he and his progeny did to the people. There are many many more examples of governments prosecuting and suppressing people over religion. It is just too easy to use religion to manipulate the masses and gain power. The Republican Party is currently using religion and god pretty effectively to cater to their base and create division. To insert god and religion into politics is a dangerous thing to do.
6:39 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I believe Bill Clinton's nose grew much less during his speech, than Lyin' Ryan's did during his.
10:36 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Bill's problem is another body part that grows and disgraces the Presidential Seal. His lies are expected.
To think there are people who can not comprehend how he destroyed our economy would be funny if it weren't so sad.
James R Hoffa
11:35 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Did anyone just hear that - that was Craig hitting the nail on the head!
John Feia
7:16 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
" State Department officials -- specifically those who are presidential appointees confirmed by the Senate (i.e. the secretary) -- are far more restricted than, say, someone who works at the Education Department.
When Condoleezza Rice was President George W. Bush's Secretary of State, she did not attend the Republican National Convention"
James R Hoffa
8:07 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@John Feia -
FYI - CNN isn't always right. Please cite a statute number or admit that Hoffa was right!
John Feia
10:43 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I guess it really hurts you to be wrong. Admit it, your comment about Hillary's lack of presence at the DNC was foolish.
James R Hoffa
11:32 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@John Feia -
I'm sorry, where's the citation to the federal statute proving your point? Hoffa already said that he does not trust CNN to be correct.
Try going to the US Code and actually reading the 1993 amendments to the Hatch Act. Just think, you'll actually learn something that apparently CNN doesn't even know!
John Feia
12:08 am on Friday, September 7, 2012
Your original question was about Hillary's attendance at the DNC. Does my CNN reference mean that Rice attended the '04 RNC? No. Also, look at my two comments. CNN wasn't my only reference for the implications of the Hatch amendment. It is very convenient for you to pick and choose what are reliable references as they apply to your positions. Hoffa was and is wrong. Deal with it or show us how you are not with more than your self serving comments.
James R Hoffa
12:36 am on Friday, September 7, 2012
@John Feia -
CNN is the only link you provided on this board. Your citation to Wikipedia on the other board in regards to this issue is also not a primary source.
The federal statute codifying the 1993 Amendments to the Hatch Act are a primary source.
Please provide the citation to the US Code statute that states that the Secretary of State is legally prohibited from attending a political function.
Actually, don't waste your time, because you can't - because it doesn't exist.
The current law allows the SoS to attend a political function so long as they are doing it off the clock (not on official duty) and the event is not occurring on federally owned property.
On the other board, Hoffa asked you if Clinton was incapable of scheduling a vacation during the week of the convention - you did not respond. Hoffa also asked you if the venue of the Dem Convention, The Time Warner Cable Arena, was federally owned land - again, you did not respond.
In all FACTUAL REALITY, it would have been very easy for Clinton to have scheduled a vacation this week had she wanted to attend the convention and the Time Warner Cable Arena is owned by the City of Charlotte - it is not federally owned property.
Therefor, if Clinton had wanted to attend the convention, she easily could have.
Hoffa rests his case - an admission from you that Hoffa is correct would be nice!
John Feia
1:10 am on Friday, September 7, 2012
Here is my original post regarding this:
@ Hoffa
"Why wasn't Hillary invited to speak at the convention?"
Because she in China doing her job.
You need to get your facts straight though.
"In 1974 Hatch Act restrictions on state and local government were watered down, and in 1993 the advocates for removing or reducing restrictions on the political activities of federal employees carried the day. The Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993 (107 Stat. 1001) removed the prohibition on participation in "political management or political campaigns." Federal employees are still forbidden, however, to use their authority to affect the results of an election. They are also forbidden to run for office in a partisan election, to solicit or receive political contributions, and to engage in political activities WHILE ON DUTY OR ON FEDERAL PROPERTY. The Merit Systems Protection Board and its Office of Special Counsel are responsible for enforcement of the Hatch Act"
William V. Luneburg. Hatch Act (1939). enotes.com
You are wrong. Why can't you admit it?
Ann Wright
8:18 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
You know what, you're right. CNN isn't always right but just Google "Fox News Most Notorious Lies" and do some reading. It will take you awhile. Amusing footnote, the first link on the list is the headline "Disillusioned Obama Supporter in Romney ad is actually a GOP staffer". Speaking of lies, eh? Having lived through the Bush years where the Fox News propaganda machine foisted the Iraq War on the American people, it taught me a lot about Fox News and the power a news organization holds.
James R Hoffa
8:24 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Ann Wright -
You really need to stop trusting the media so much and actually start thinking for yourself!
Hoffa asked for citation to a primary source - the federal statute. Not a link a news media site.
Regarding the "Disillusioned Obama Supporter in Romney ad is actually a GOP staffer" - look closer. She did vote for Obama in 2008 and has since changed sides. Failure has a way of doing that, and she's not the only one that has changed sides since 2008. So where's the lie exactly?
Care to try again?
11:59 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
Secretary of State Clinton said that she didn't want to attend the DNC. It has nothing to do with laws or statutes.
If the Hoffa is a lawyer it would appear that he has few clients as he is often trolling on the Patch.
James R Hoffa
12:16 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012
@MrsPeel -
Hoffa hasn't taken on any private clients in the last two years.
Ann Wright
8:27 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Fox News has consistently used news contributors and do not cite that have ties to Romney's campaign. The latest was Elaine Chou who critized Obama's economic policy and is the national chair of Romney's campaign. Don't they have reputable economic sources they can rely on that aren't part of Romney's campaign? Just askiing...
Ann Wright
8:34 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Did Hoffa read my words? I do not trust the media and especially Fox News. Did Hoffa read the "Notorious list of Fox News lies" links? It doesn't matter that the GOP staffer once voted for Obama, using a GOP staffer and not citing it in an ad is misleading and stupid.
James R Hoffa
8:51 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Ann Wright -
Maybe if you could tell us wherein the ad lied, that would help.
What does it matter if she has since changed sides - isn't that the whole point of the ad to begin with? So what was so misleading exactly?
And Hoffa could care less about Fox News. When has Hoffa ever cited to Fox News? Hoffa doesn't even watch Fox News, or any media news for that matter. Hoffa only uses the media to alert him to a story, then Hoffa goes directly to the primary source.
Ann Wright
8:45 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Hey, I learned something. Fox News even won the right to lie in a court case. Google "Fox Can Lie Lawsuit" which depicts the case of Jane Akre and her husband Steve Wilson who would not knowingly include false information about Monsanto in a news report. You know what Fox News did when they refused to include false information in their report? They were fired. Fox News does not care about the truth, only the masters they serve who pay big time advertising dollars.
Michael McClusky
5:40 am on Friday, September 7, 2012
@Ann Wright I would strongly suggest that people do not watch any of the cable news networks. Their journalistic standards are terrible. They all admit that they do not practice investigative journalism because of financial costs. This is half-baked. There are those who call the cable news networks the corporate news network. They have their own agenda.
Ann Wright
9:27 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Hoffa. A paid GOP staffer was put in a Romney commercial without citing it? Why didn't they cite it? Ok, it was more pathetic to have to use a paid staffer but it was still misleading. Hey, it might be fun to cite some Romney false statements and flip flopping. Anyone want to pitch in?
James R Hoffa
10:48 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Why didn't the pro-Obama ad cite that the women in it claiming to be disenchanted Republicans were really life long Democrats according to voter registration and campaign donation records?
The Romney ad at least featured a person that really did previously vote for Obama - this is an uncontested fact.
If these two campaign ads are any basis as to who is the more honest candidate, Romney has Obama beat by a long shot!
Ann Wright
9:30 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
We can keep Hoffa occupied for quite awhile trying to defend the Romney/Ryan team.
James R Hoffa
10:28 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@Ann Wright -
The real challenge would be for you to actually come up with some factually based criticisms of the Romney/Ryan team.
11:23 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
The Hoffa is happy when he can spew his crap. Even though he denies it, it still seems as he is operating from his famiies basement. Anyone who refers to themselves in the Third Person has mental problems. And certainly The Hoffa displays the symptoms.
Any thread that the Hoffa Bot gets involved in it then dominates the discussion with endless screeds.
James R Hoffa
11:33 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Ah yes, MrsPeel - one of Hoffa's biggest fans!
Love you too MrsPeel ;-)
John Feia
10:52 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Ann, it is sometimes pointless as Hoffa can't accept the truth or admit when he is wrong. He will defend the Romney/Ryan lies and try to make foolish claims as to how they are true. It is fun though to get him or her (who knows since this person hides behind a veil) to flounder in his or her's attempts at self justification for existence with comments on a Patch.
10:54 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I'll do it. Me love you long time....What are we doing?
James R Hoffa
11:39 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
@John Feia -
Maybe if you would explain your comments when asked or provide the primary source information to back up your claims, you'd be as respected as Hoffa on the Patch boards!
John Feia
12:11 am on Friday, September 7, 2012
I appreciate you though. You make it very easy to elicit foolish responses that reveal who you really are.
James R Hoffa
12:21 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012
@Mike -
Answer: Because Hoffa's name is just so darn cool to type and say, of course ;-)
And just like 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' everybody loves Hoffa!
12:12 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012
The Hoffa must be "off his game" or perhaps "Troll Central" has lowered it "pay per word rate" recently. The Hoffa only has about 20% of the posts on this thread, which is below his norm as he usually bloviates nearly 25% of the posts that his controllers have him get involved in.
Since there is little of substance to defend in the Romoney/Rand/Ryan positions the Free Market would say that there is no reason to pay other than minimal "troll wages".
So, as the Romoney/Rand/Ryan ticket sinks lower into oblivion we will likely see The Hoffa posting less and less.
We will miss the humor; perhaps we can chip in to keep his "Troll Rates" high enough so that he can continue. Maybe we could set up a Pay Pal account to contrbute to The Hoffa.
James R Hoffa
12:23 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012
@MrsPeel -
That's so kind of you - Hoffa knew that you loved Hoffa ;-)
V. Scheurich
10:37 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Obama condemns Romney before.................condemning terrorists! When will Barack Obama's "Apology Tour" begin for Libya's killing of 4 Americans?
10:43 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
It's Mitt Romney who should be ashamed of making political hay off this disgusting incident. As we all know, he's such a genius when it comes to foreign policy.
The response of the Libyan government to this disgraceful attack on our embassy will determine what the US needs to do. All else is premature.
H.E. Pennypacker
11:36 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Do Democrats really want to keep spiking the Osama bin Laden football after this???
FreeThought Troy
11:55 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Ok - so the President is an apologist and coward until the moment the point is made he made a tough, smart and descisive call - now he's spiking the football
Get your arguments straight. Of couse that shouldn't surprise me when I hear the President called a Fascist AND a Socialist. - two comletely oposing views that can no way be joined.
Try again. This line of thought fails.
H.E. Pennypacker
11:01 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Our Muslim president is doing his best to cover for the cultists of Islam.
FreeThought Troy
11:19 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
One: Who cares what religion the President is? I have quite a lot of Liberal friend who are Chrisian and I don't blame them for your idiot, bigeoted out-of-line posts. Painting all of Islam with the same brush of these protesters is obscene
Two: one more time - again: the President is Christian. Don't you bag on Jerimiah Wright - the Christian pastor? Pick a side here... you can't call him a Muslim then hold him to the teachings of a Christian pastor.
Three: this is just another reason why religion does more harm than good. Didn't the protestors lash out for some slight agains the Koran? Isn't your racism in your posts based on religious bigeotry? Or are you a racist as most Muslims are stereo typically brown?
Either choice makes you discusting.
Can I accuse you of covering for the cultists of Christianity? I think I will. Are you a Skin Head or Radical Militia or just your average KKK?
H.E. Pennypacker
11:25 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Imam Obama has this blood on his hands….
The Democrats are traitors, it wasn't hard to see this coming; under the circumstances of the last year, security at every American embassy in muslim countries should have been heavily enhanced with US Marines.
11:18 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
@Randy "political hay"??? He said what A PRESIDENT SHOULD SAY!!! You apologists are all alike. Then, when something like this happens and the response is as bad as Obamas was, you make excuses. The truth is, when our ambassador was killed on OUR LAND (the embassy is considered US soil), we should have been making strafing runs and secure our embassy. Instead, dear leader was more worried about scheduling some time with Leno and going on the radio with DJ Pimp in Miami. He is a complete disgrace and you lemmings will blindly follow him to the abyss.
11:48 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Or maybe you wait and get all the details before you act. Stories coming out say that several Libyans were trying to rescue the Americans. Strafing runs don't exactly discern who the "enemy" in the crowd is. I'm guessing the President has a bit more information than you or I do.
12:38 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
A mature statesman will wait and see what the Libyan government does about a group of criminals doing fatal violence against a foreign embassy. So far, we're not at war with Libya, nor are they at war with us. If the response of the Libyan government is unsatisfactory, indicating that they have more sympathy with the mob of criminals, the US should sever diplomatic relations and cease any kind of foreign aid.
H.E. Pennypacker
12:53 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Randy, the friendly Libyans who were acting as security for the embassy steer the angry Muslims to the safe building so the Americans can be killed. Don't know where you get your news....thats right, MSNBC.
1:04 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
As I said,let's see what the Libyan government does about it before rattling sabres. As far as I'm concerning, we wasted our money helping them throw off Ghaddafi, and I'd like to let that entire area of the world wallow in its own crapulousness.
FreeThought Troy
11:28 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
YEAH - and he was too dumb to know what to do in an emergency so he kept reading to school kids for 20 minutes after the first attack.
And-and ignoring months and months of intellegence briefings about Al Quaeda wanting to attack inside America's borders in an desperate hope to justify invading Iraq.
And-and lying to the American public - oh, sorry - being too dumb to understand the Intellegence that took us into another war in Iraq costing thousands of American Soldiers' lives and even more maimed and tramatized
oh sorry. That was George W. Bush
Maybe, President Obama and shift the focus from terror in the Middle East and start another cold war with Russia
oh, sorry, that's Willard Mitt Romney
This President actually handles each emergency with calm and makes an informed, and more often than not, correct descision when it comes to forein policy.
H.E. Pennypacker
1:55 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Obama just released a statement apologizing and said he hopes none of the attackers were injured in the process……….
Obama looks like the fool he is …………… again.
2:05 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
A statement like that requires a link to back it up.
H.E. Pennypacker
11:31 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Obama's drone targeted killings has incited much of this hatred. Strangely, these "irrational" Islamists actually prefer not to be illegally targeted for elimination by a distant Stalinist cowardly flyer reacting machines to attack those he fears.
11:52 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
You sound just as crazy as the people who take something from YouTube and decide to retaliate against our country. Traitors? Stalinists? Iman Obama? You are no better than the extremists who incite people to violence. Or perhaps that is your goal.
FreeThought Troy
11:58 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
@Renee- if Obama was white, we would not be hearing any of this.
H.E. Pennypacker
12:51 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
You must be 12 years old and not remember how the liberals and Democrats demonized GWB daily after 9/11. Isn't it time for your nap?
FreeThought Troy
12:59 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Actually - I am not 12. I remember 9/11 very well. I remember 9/12, 9/13, etc. I remember the country being more united than ever. I remember both houses of Congress standing together outside the capital building united behind our President and his actions against Al Quaeda. Once Mr. Bush started pointing us in the direction of Iraq, however, more began to ask questions. When the 9/11 Commission began investigating, then it was discovered what a bungling fool George W. Bush was.
I am wide awake and sitting at the adult table H.E. It's time for you to grow up and join us.
FreeThought Troy
11:51 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Actually - I am not a fan of drone strikes, either so on that we agree. Of course, I guess one has to ask themselves how many of Al Quaeda's top lieutenants were taken out via the full scale invasion?
H.E. Pennypacker
1:51 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Security of our embassies, and it's ambassador is the responsibilty of the Secretary of State and our Commander-in-Chief.
What does it say when a disorganized mob…not a military unit…not a highly trained terrorist team….A FRACKIN MOB!!! and only a few armed, can take down your embassy, drag your ambassador out into the street, torture, and kill him?
What does that say about the leadership of this administration?
Weak, Cowardly, Foolish…it's no wonder no one in the world respects us anymore. Who would respect an America led by this idiot. A man who can't even protect his own ambassador, and when they drag him into the streets and kill him?
He tells the American people and the Ambassador's family that the attacking Mob at least took our ambassador to the hospital after mutilating him.
I am embarrassed to be an American under this president.
FreeThought Troy
9:42 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
As the investigation is ongoing, the evidence is pointing more and more (I know-I know... evidence really doesn't make a difference to Tea Party Conservatives) toward a terrorist attack from either Al Quaeda or an Al Quaeda type group.
Maybe we should all take the President's advice and keep out yaps shut until we know the facts.
I know-I know.... Facts mean nothing to Tea Party Conservatives
FreeThought Troy
9:49 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
How did the Dixie Chicks fair when they said they were embarassed to be an American under George W. Bush?
Oh, yeah - they were trashed for being Un-American.
Alright H.E. This means you are Un-American. When can we expect you to leave the country?
I would suggest Syria. They have a Conservative Dictator that has a strong hand toward gov. officials. He is a religious conservative, too. He sounds right up your alley.
2:16 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Who would respect anything you say. Nothing but ranting and name calling.


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Kurt Vonnegut?s Welcome to the Monkey House is a collection of short stories. Some of the stories are dated material and stories that might require knowledge of current events from the 1960?s to fully understand. This is not the norm for most of the stories. The stories subjects range from science fiction to American humor. I found many of the stories to be delightful, imaginative and laugh out loud funny. This audio book is a good family travel book that can be enjoyed by many listeners but some of the stories may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13 due to subject matter.
"Typically Vonnegut ..."
I found this collection of stories to be both mismatched and bizarre, and enjoyed them thoroughly. If you are looking for Chicken Soup for your Soul ... look elsewhere. If you are looking for a strange collection of short stories that will make think about them hours after listening, then this is for you.
Gen-Xer, software engineer, and lifelong avid reader. Soft spots for sci-fi, fantasy, and history, but I'll read anything good.
"Great intro to Vonnegut"
In my mind, Kurt Vonnegut is the writerly equivalent to an eccentric, sarcastic, but kindly old uncle, the one you can always count on to take the stuffing out of your more puffed-up, less agile-minded relatives at family Christmas parties, while giving you a sly wink. In an important way, he was a voice for America in the 1950s and 60s, both a counterpoint to and a commenter on "mainstream" attitudes. He could do zaniness, anger, sorrow, and gentleness equally well.
This collection is a fine intro to what made the man great. A few stories fall a little flat, and a few feel dated, but most still resonate in one way or another. In style, they range from memoir to science fiction to allegory to absurd satire to"straight" fiction, which make them interesting as a prismatic breakdown of the eccentric, eclectic voice Vonnegut uses in his longer works. My own favorite story was a poignant piece about a half-black German orphan who encounters a unit of black American GIs in post-WWII Europe, and the friendship he forms with a particular soldier.
"One of the best authors [FULL STOP]"
Vonnegut was one of the best authors this country every produced. This collection of short stories does not disappoint. My favorite stories within have to be Welcome to the Monkey House and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Tony Roberts is the best of the group of narrators, but they are all great story tellers. Worth the money/credit
Avid audiobook addict!
"Well written, but very old-fashioned"
Really well-crafted short stories--some are extremely memorable. Very evident that they're set shortly after WWII though with all sorts of references that make them seem extremely old-fashioned now.


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The Most Entertaining Thing About Pacquiao-Marquez Was Max Kellerman's Awkwardness
Don't beat yourself up if you weren't able to watch last night's Marquez vs. Pacquiao fight. Although highly competitive and controversial, it never really popped off into a frenzy as in previous fights.
What I really enjoyed though was the post fight work of Max Kellerman who was thrust into the lead interviewing role with Larry Merchant sitting this fight out. This is probably something you'll see more often going forward as Kellerman has been groomed for awhile to replace Merchant, who is 80 years old. (Although still full of vigor, just ask Floyd Mayweather.)
The awkwardness started as Kellerman inquired if Pacquiao thought he definitively won the fight as it was pretty damn even in most people's eyes. Unfortunately, the mic cut out abruptly and Kellerman had to restart the interview a minute later when it was clear Pacquiao had spent some time already answering the question.
Another odd issue was Kellerman clearly getting feedback in his ear as he was conducting the interview. After almost every answer that both Marquez or Pacquiao gave, Kellerman would stand there silent for a second or two, clearly listening to some feedback or potential translation before firing off another question. It wasn't a big deal and some didn't notice at first, but it seemed to make the post fight interviews seem less natural. I have no clue if Kellerman was being fed questions or what, but it was odd that it kept recurring and was noticeable throughout.
Things only got better from there as Kellerman conducted a locker room interview with Marquez who decided to do the interview naked but covering up with a massive sombrero. It was an odd visual and something that would be a bit of a distraction given the interview could get risque if Marquez lets his sombrero slip. I wonder if Kellerman actually had his non microphone hand ready to catch it just in case. Only in boxing...


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Onyxian Whelpling
Binds to Battle.net account
Use: Teaches you how to summon this companion.
Flutters about and spins around. Also breathes deep and produces smoke rings.
Wing flutter (constant); vocalizations (on-click)
This pet is rewarded via the mail when players log in with a character during WoW's 5th Anniversary event between November 22nd and approximately December 7th in 2009.
This pet is also available as a FigurePets collectible (WoW's 5th Anniversary).
Very very cute pet though imo :D
A good macro for summoning him:
/script local t="CRITTER";for i=1,GetNumCompanions(t) do local _,n,_,_,s=GetCompanionInfo(t,i);if n=="Onyxian Whelpling" then if s then DismissCompanion(t,i) else CallCompanion(t,i);SendChatMessage("Many whelps! Handle it!","YELL") end end end
It'll yell "Many whelps! Handle it!" on summon, but not on dismissal. Enjoy!
Did I mention it deep breathes?! EPIC!
This pet is excellent for battling with just about any wild pet you wish to tame. It can heal itself more than many other pets, and does a fair bit of damage with some spicy fire breath. I keep this as one of my main three.
Still its one of the best designed pets ingame, but only on second (lil' kt is the best designed pet ever!).
I just hate it because all players atm got it. it sucks!
Maybe 2-3 years out in the future it might be alot cooler.
It is a piy that in MoP they are no longer a completely unique model.
Who knew that Onyxia and Egbert had a thing going? What would Deathwing say? Obviously, his outrage over these googly-eyed great-grandchildren is what will cause him to erupt from the earth and cause the Cataclysm. So to keep your whelpling safe from Grandpa Deathwing, try concealing him in a massive flock of whelplings. And then if you're feeling frisky, taunt him by shouting, "Many whelps! Deal with it!"


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Jan 23, 2012 12:54 AM
Pod HD Dry input (DAW)
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I bought the pod HD 500 last year after upgrading from the Pod X3 live. I was extremely disappointed that you guys didn't take the time to add one of the best features to the Pod HD, the dry input recording feature that would allow you to change your tone after recording. I have a very nice tube amp which has a tone that destroys anything the Pod could ever make with its digital fake tone, but still, I like to use it for recording at night or for rough recordings. No need to tell me to submit a feature request, I have done this at least 3 times and have not received any response. I know others have requested the same feature too.
This is my first time coming back to this site in months and I still don't see any news about this. I just see others asking the same thing I am. Add it please? Its about time to do so.
If I understand what you are trying to do ...
You could make a dual channel patch with a modelled amp and effects on the 'left' side and no effects or amp on the 'right'. Pan the mixer left and right within the HD. Then record the left output to one channel on your recorder and the right output to another. That way you have your clean, uneffected take and your processed take.
Does that sound like a goer or am I misundertanding?
I think you can also use the S/PDIF output as dry even with a normal signal. This requires you use an additional sound card with S/PDIF inputs. Some motherboards include that these days, though the latency is probably crap on those.
I'd pick up a used Toneport UX8 or even a cheap alternative brand and you'll be good to go.
+1 to jimsreynolds and guitars69,
The SPDIF out can send only a dry signal or you can create a dual tone and keep one side of the patch "clean". Both option would leave a dry signal so you can use plugins later.
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Ok, but I cant use the HD models as a VST, so what am I suppose to use?
You can use Pod Farm.
Or you can use the HD device itself to reamp the dry signal but you will need a seperate multi-channel audio interface to your DAW while using the HD analog audio inputs and outputs.
Hi, i have pod hd bean, and i'm facing the same problem now, i want to record a clean guitar and then with the pod hd while i'm hearing the recorded guitar make my sound. Is there a way? and if so is there an analytical guide how im going to do this?
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Baseball games will begin in late September. A former captain says, "I am excited about the level of competition we will face as well as the new uniforms that will visually reflect the legacy of school's teams of the 50's and 60's. Additionally we're just so thankful to have batting cages and a pitching machine to train with on campus." The team is has a multiple game schedule spanning the academic year. To inquire about Baseball contact email@example.com.
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Only in the Bay State can you relive the Pilgrims' perilous journey and struggle to survive in the New World at Plimoth Plantation. Clamber aboard the decks of the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides") in Charlestown. Stand on Lexington Green and imagine the scene as the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired on April 19, 1775. Then travel forward in time and explore Old Sturbridge Village, a recreated 1830s New England village.
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We dared ourselves to recreate celebrity hairstyles and makeup looks that normally cost hundreds of dollars using only drugstore beauty products. Did we succeed?
Vanessa Hudgen's Hairstyle
Who tried it: Susan Yara, Associate EditorApproximate primping time: 2 minutes (not counting the air dry time obviously)
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Her thoughts: After shampooing, I let my hair air dry. Then, right before I styled, I applied the mousse and loved it. I'm going to use this mousse on days that I just want to wear my hair down and wavy too. It worked really well ... and I actually applied a lot of it and it wasn't very crunchy (I always hate that). After the mousse dried, I pulled my hair into a high ponytail, pulled out a few tendrils in front and then twisted the pony into a bun and secured it with an elastic. It was really easy -- took about 2 minutes. And because I had all that mousse in, I didn't have to use bobby pins to secure my hair in back. For extra hold (just in case), I sprayed some Garnier Fructis Flexible Control Anti-Humidity Hairspray on the back area.
Overall, the hair was easy and I plan to wear it in a high bun often this summer, but I'll probably pull it all back. The tendrils in front made me feel like I was going to prom in the '90s or like I should have been wearing a velvet choker.
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Hey I'm 15, female, 5'6 and 112 pounds. I love to run and do yoga and walk. Food and cooking has always been a big interest to me. I went veggie a year and 3 months ago and have have played around with veganism for a while. I decided to try raw veganism for a week which started this tuessday to see what the big deal was and I cant really see myself going back to mostly cooked foods even though ive already broken 2 blenders in 24 hours :P Gotta get my hands on a Blendtec!!
Anyway im just gonna write down what I ate today so you guys can tell me what i can change and what not :) thanks!!!
breakfast-smoothie of banana, apple, berries, chia and flaxseed
lunch-carrot, cabage, spinach and sprout salad.
snack- ombar raw superfood probitic coconut chocolate
dinner-tomatoe and basil salad with olive oil, green beens dippeed in tahini
desert- raisins
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St. Anastasia students raise funds for Make-A-Wish
NEWTOWN — In the movie "Elf," Buddy says "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud for all to hear."
The Andrisani sisters are sounding his message.
Joined by their friends, Olivia, Alexa and Sophia have been raising their voices again this season to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation — which grants the requests of children with life-threatening medical conditions. "Christmas Caroling for Kids," with the help of St. Anastasia Parish and School, has contributed more than $105,000 to the charity since 2005.
Now a seventh grader at Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, the idea that youngsters could help youngsters came to Olivia as a little girl. A family friend battling an illness received a wish, and she asked her parents how she could raise money for the organization.
"The condition made it impossible for her friend to speak, and she received a machine that allowed her to communicate," said Nathan Andrisani, Olivia's father. "It really touched Olivia, and she said she wanted to help other children's wishes come true."
Going door-to-door to the strains of "Silent Night" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," the children raised more than $2,500 the first year.
This year 37 singers performed at LOVE Park in Philadelphia, and last week they coaxed King of Prussia Mall shoppers to gather for a verse of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."
"By singing we are able to help children we don't even know," said Megan Foster, a student at St. Anastasia. "It makes you feel better about yourself."
The students also wrote letters to Santa that were deposited in the Santa Mail letter boxes at Macy's. As part of a nationwide campaign, the retailer is donating $1 to Make-A-Wish for each note up to $1 million.
The Philadelphia and Susquehanna Chapter of Valley Make-A-Wish is among 64 U.S. chapters and 22 more worldwide granting youngsters wishes. More than 80 percent of the children helped go on to live happy adult lives, local Make-A-Wish president and CEO Dennis Heron told St. Anastasia students. Continued...
"What you are doing gives a spirit of hope and strength," he added. "It is just as important as an operation, chemotherapy or radiation."
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"Christmas Caroling for Kids" has a goal to raise $25,000 this season. The tax-deductible donations will be presented to the organization before Jan. 1. Checks should be made payable to Make-A-Wish Foundation and mailed to Olivia Andrisani, c/o Nathan Andrisani, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1701 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19103.
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Listening to South Texan's ConcernsLast Friday, I hosted a meeting with local stakeholders in South Texas to discuss the Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC). I hosted this meeting after hearing from South Texans worried our bases might be closing.Though the Pentagon is looking at closing potential military bases as a result of budget constraints, it seems unlikely Congress will agree to anything this year. Depending on how budgeting goes over the next few years, we may be facing a BRAC down the road. After hearing from many involved, I believe our bases are in good shape, but we must be prepared. The various local Chamber of Commerce groups and other community and military leaders are working closely with me on this important matter.Check out the Corpus Christi Caller Times article for more information on the meeting.
Congressman Farenthold listening to South Texan's concerns on BRAC at a stakeholder meeting at Del Mar College.
Why BRAC?In the face of $487 billion in budget cuts, the Pentagon has suggested BRAC to reduce operating costs here at home. However, both the House and Senate indicate they do not support a BRAC process to be carried out in 2013 as the Pentagon has suggested. Additionally, it would actually cost the U.S. money in the short term to begin closing bases, and this is an expense we cannot afford. I do not believe we have heard proper justification for a BRAC. I will fight any efforts to authorize another formal BRAC round, specifically if they mark any South Texas facilities for closure.What is BRAC?BRAC is the process by which the Department of Defense (DOD) can close or realign military installations within the United States. The last BRAC process happened in 2005 which resulted in the closing of Naval Station Ingleside. Since the 1990's, Congress has authorized the creation of four bi-partisan BRACs. South Texas is home to many military installations and closing any of these bases would harm an already fragile economy, and not be good for military readiness.
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The Best Company?
Posted 26 November 2004 - 02:12 PM
Im sorry that I closed this topic.
Could a mod re-open this topic?
Posted 02 October 2008 - 03:11 AM
Mcdonalds/Burger King for the win (Hey they are a company right??)
Posted 06 October 2008 - 12:50 AM
Who ever voted Apple you fail at life . Nah jokes.
Posted 06 October 2008 - 01:05 AM
Best company ever? I don't know. Probably someone who makes food. Maybe Ghiradelli Chocolate.
Best tech company? Gotta love Intel for the hardware side of things, and VALVe wins for software. The FSF isn't really a company, but they're pretty cool. MS as a company is actually kind of mean - anti competitive practices and all that. Apple just sucks. So there you have it.
Posted 06 October 2008 - 02:39 AM
The put 2 billion USD into research and development each year.
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When it comes to A/V hardware (non-computer based stuff), Panasonic make items than are a great balance between excellent quality and superb reliability. That's more than can be said for Sony .......
Every device I've ever had (except my current Sony MP3 player) that has been made by Sony has died either during, or just after, the warrenty has run out
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Posted 17 May 2010 - 04:59 PM
But that's irrelevant now -- Panasonic and Toshiba have merged! Fantasyland! Perhaps now Toshiba will become more consistent with their laptops (I've got one of the "great models").
Posted 15 January 2011 - 02:27 PM
But, out of the ones that did make it......I chose Panasonic.
I'm a factory trained Panasonic printer tech and I know and love those printers. They also make the only Bullet Proof laptop. (well, almost bullet proof.)
If Epson were on the poll, I would have given it at least a 50% vote. Their hardware (Printers) are as good as any other but their Software is far superior to, say HP (which puts out some horrible software/drivers)
Oh, and I'm also a factory trained Epson tech.
I have five printers in my house and they are all Epson, three with scanners and two without.
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Bosquet Round Dining Table
Based on an antique captain's table found in a turn of the century ship, Bosquet faithfully renders the sturdy x-truss base with feet anchors for bolting to the captain's quarter's floor. We've traded the original's distressed fruitwood for solid oak and elm veneer, finished with a distinctive patina of well-worn paint. The result is a rustic and rugged kitchen table with a weathered, planked top that feels care free and comfortable in almost any setting.
- Handcrafted of solid oak with an elm veneer.
- Available in a distressed black or white finish with a honey stain.
- Sealed with a protective lacquer.
- Intended for indoor use only.
- White Glove delivery.
- 55": 55" diam., 30" high; 169 lb.
- 67": 67" diam., 30" high; 173 lb.
- Made in China.
- Protect from direct sunlight, which can cause cracking and discoloration.
- Dust with a soft, clean, lint-free cotton cloth.
- Avoid any harsh abrasives or chemicals as they may damage the finish of this item.
Shipping Information
Please allow up to 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. Item arrives fully assembled and in one piece by our in-home White-Glove Delivery service. We'll call you in advance to schedule a delivery time, then bring the item into your home, unpack and inspect it, perform simple assembly and dispose of all packaging material. (Please note that outdoor grills are not unpacked and require owner assembly. Complete beds will be set up; headboards only will be unpacked, but not attached to existing bed frames.) Delivery is by appointment, Monday – Saturday; our delivery service will call to arrange a day. Available in the 48 contiguous states. Please call 877.812.6235 for additional assistance.
Shipping Rates
The charge for this White Glove Delivery service is included in the flat-rate delivery fee listed below the item's price, which includes all shipping charges for the item.
Return Policy
Our products are designed with your comfort and style in mind. Made-to-order items (as marked) are not returnable but may be cancelled only within 24 hours of order placement. We cannot accept cancellations or returns on monogrammed items. Should your item arrive damaged or with a defect, please contact us at 877.812.6235 within 7 days so that we may arrange for a replacement. Frames and springs are warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for the product's life, subject to the following conditions: warranty applies only to original owner and normal residential use. Defects resulting from negligence, abuse or use in a commercial, hospitality or other non-residential setting are not covered. For warranty service, call 877.812.6235.


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Total Members Voted: 13
Voting closed: Aug 18, 2008, 07:43 AM
I don't see how the IWF can say the USAW is misleading people when it was Dragomir Cioroslan who is credited with making the announcement. After all, he is a/the IWF Vice President and BOD member, right? True he works for the USOC as well as being a USAW BOD member- sort of in the middle of everything and a perfect fall guy I guess. Personally, I find it hard to believe Dragomir would just make something like that up. Until I hear from him at least, I believe he was told we had the slot by the IWF in some way.