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In this pithy, inspiring book, Pema Chödrön presents the Buddhist concept of shenpa, which can be translated as "getting stuck" or "getting hooked." Shenpa arises in that moment when life suddenly becomes disappointing, difficult, or painful. Perhaps someone criticizes your work, your appearance, or your child. Something within you tightens, shuts down. That's shenpa. After we tighten, we instinctively start to blame ourselves or others. We might get angry and lash out at others in words or actions. Or we might reach for a cigarette, a drink, or some other addictive substance to numb our pain. Chödrön shows us that our habitual reactions to life's difficulties keep us locked in cycles of suffering.
In Taking the Leap she shows us a new way of responding to life's upsets: learning to stay present. Rather than habitually running from life's hurts, you can actually stop and open your heart, thereby discovering true courage and compassion. This book presents "the four R's" of working with shenpa: recognizing, refraining, relaxing, and resolving. With her characteristic warmth and encouragement, Pema Chödrön offers transformational teachings and practices that readers can immediately put to use in their daily lives.
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Bhikshuni Pema Chodron is the first American-born woman to receive full ordination as a Tibetan Buddhist nun. She is the director of Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia, Canada, and author of the bestsellers The Wisdom of No Escape; Start Where You Are; and When Things Fall Apart.
Sandy Boucher, a leading spokesperson on women and Buddhism, conducts retreats that combine meditation with writing, exploring the compassionate teachings of the Celestial Bodhisattva of Compassion, Kwan Yin. She is the author of eight books, including Hidden Spring: A Buddhist Woman Confronts Cancer; Discovering Kwan Yin, Buddhist Goddess of Compassion; Opening the Lotus, A Woman's Guide to Buddhism; and Turning the Wheel: American Women Creating the New Buddhism. She lives in Oakland, California, with her partner.
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"This short guide provides valuable tools for change in uncertain times."—Publishers Weekly


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LOVE God is always love Forever seek the kingdom; Praise the creator Keep giving what you can give Please endure until the end ANGELS Beautiful Heavens Protecting the meek ones earth Watching over us Helping us to cope with life Comforted with hope and trust MUSIC When you find rhythm You find your hearts inner core Celebrate the times Make them better than before Reminisce and dance all night
I'm lost hurt and angry Why did you take his life I want, No I need to know Tell me, Tell me why I deserve to know Haven't you done enough to him What'd he ever do to you He suffered his whole life Suffered more than anyone deserved Tell me, Tell me why you did it I have a right to know Why'd you let him born to them Born to worthless parents Parents who didn't care They threw him away like garbage Pawned him off on someone else Tell me, Tell me why Explain how you could do that You gave him Polio You let others treat him like disease You took away the full use of his legs You warped his hand and foot Tell me, Explain to me why I deserve to know You let others think he was crazy You let it go on for over year You didn't stop it, Why Tell me, Give me your reason Answer me God, Help me to understand You go and make matters worse You gave him Cancer You didn't give him a chance to fight back You just jerked him away from us Tell me, Tell me how How you could be so cruel How can others not question you When others do it, It's murder But when it's by your hand It's your will, Their fate Tell me, What makes you so different Your no better than the demons knocking at the door You heard me beg and plead You know I'm not afraid to die I was willing to carry it all for him I was willing to take my Daddy's place You didn't even let me say Goodbye Tell me, Tell me why I couldn't take his place Answer me God, you owe me that much Spiritual
The Family That God Gave to Me I think about the family, that God gave to me... And think about where they'll spend eternity! I think about the good times, that we've had. And the trials we've faced... Both good and bad! God helped us to overcome adversity together! And proved his faithfulness... Today and forever! He showed us the Godly path, that we should follow... And promised to be with us! Today and tomorrow! He's proven how much he loves us! And how much that he cares for us! Thank you my lord, for all you do! Where would we be? If not for you? You've proven yourself over and over again! Thank you so much, for being our friend! By Jim Pemberton
Here I sit, uncertain of what lies ahead. I'm still wondering how my family will be fed. I once had a job that provided a sense of "security." Now I don't… And I have a lot of uncertainty! I have unpaid bills, and I'm not sure what to do. I've asked for help. But not sure who to turn to! I get discouraged, and feel life "pulling me down." I've tried just about every job that's in town. The dreams I had, have been shattered and smashed. At times, I feel like I'm just "a piece of trash." My wife tried to support me, the best that she can. But she doesn't know me… Or even understands! Dear Jesus… You're the only left that I haven't tried. There's been many nights I laid awake and cried! I read in the Bible, where your love for me is real! When I call on your name... There's a love I can feel! Whatever happens, please help me Lord, to trust you! Whatever tomorrow holds, may I still love you! I know that you're a foundation, that I can stand on! Jesus is a friend! That I can always depend on! Jesus, if I lose everything that I have or that I hold on to... My I always remember your faithfulness and never forget you! Here I stand… With my burdens lifted from me! It's because of Jesus! And how much he loves me! I praise HIS name! And lift my hands to the sky! He's in control now! I don't have to ask the reason why! Jesus… Please take control of my worries and desires! Above all of my problems, I lift your name up higher! By Jim Pemberton
I can act insane But DO NOT Make me feel worthless I belong in God's family He will bless my future generation Don't punish me for Being myself – Don't envy my glee I can act like an Adult, but I'd Prefer to have joy… Not stress… That piles upon us in our Everyday lives Being childlike is A rare beauty – No one prizes it… No one came across it… In this lifetime… I can laugh all day I can make you smile If you'd accept my Childlike dreams of mine Don't treat me like a sick swine Renew my young heart Give me the ability To kill the old man… I have my place in God's family He'll be adored and glorified We'll exchange prayers and hugs By my future generation I beg of you – Don't kill my childlike mentality I'll behave myself… I'm positively sure that I'll make you happy I'll still have pieces of a child in me And pass it on to my future generation…
The Look On My Child's Face… Just yesterday I noticed a look of love on my child's face. This happened in a most "ordinary place." It was in our home. A place by God's design. I felt God speaking to my heart this particular time. I didn't take any time to stop and realize, The look of love and innocence in my child's eyes. "Am I being the kind of Dad God wants me to be?" "Am I being an example of Christ for my child to see?" Have I been demonstrating my God-given ability, teaching my kids God's love, and responsibility? May a Christ-like life in my kids be clearly seen and understood, As one day they will grow into adulthood. I hope that one day my Children will say: "I want to be like my Dad- every single day!" By Jim Pemberton
I have fallen victim so many times To nobody's fault except only mine. I will ask for forgiveness and have faith, Even though I feel like I am not saved.
As A Parent, I Want My Kids to Serve God! As a parent, I'm trying the best that I can…. Though there are things that I don't understand! I remember my parents teaching me right and wrong. And taught that God's laws certainly belong! I've tried to share these values with my kids too… The choices they've made, and the things they do! When situations in life, seem to have changed… I know that my heavenly father remains the same! I think about what in life, to my kids, I have given… And pray they'll serve God all the days they're livin'! Even though I've failed and stumbled along the way… I hope I've taught my kids how important it is to pray! This family that God gave to me, has grown over a period of time. I'm thankful for the opportunity to call them "mine." I pray they'll seek God's guidance! Wherever they go! May the word of God strengthen and nourish their soul! And as my kids get older, and they move out on their own… May they seek God's love and protection over their home! I pray that my children will give God their very best! May they serve him daily! And let him take care of the rest! I'm trying my best, as a parent, to trust Jesus and believe! His goodness, in our lives, is what we need to achieve! By Jim Pemberton
There's a family I know, that may seem old fashioned. But they serve others from a heart of compassion! They don't have much in the scope of entertainment. But they have each other, and much contentment. They have a love for God that comes from within! And are thankful to the Lord for being their friend! They don't get too involved with that the world brings. They have each others love. They have everything! This family has been an inspiration to others too! By their giving hearts, in much of what they do! This family has a commitment to serve God above. And have asked Jesus to fill them with his love! This may seem old fashioned, not to have a lot of things… But they know their Lord and the love that he brings! I'm thankful to know them and their Godly inspiration… I extend to them a heart of thanks and appreciation! Please dear Lord, bless and keep them in your arms! Be with them Jesus, and protect them from harm! May the blessings of God keep flowing through them! And may the peace and joy of God continue to be with them! By Jim Pemberton 05/29/13
I'm Not the Kind of Dad That I Need to Be! I remember reading the Bible to my son. But what a mess, my life has become! My children told me, they were proud of their dad! Now they say they're embarrassed and sad. I once lived a Godly life! I really did! Just look at me now! And how I live! Things in life I once called wrong and sin. Are now causing me to stumble again. God's word I had loved! Jesus was my treasure! I "traded my soul" for what gives me "pleasure." I'm not the kind of father that I need to be! What kind of example will my family find in me? Will I grow stubborn to God as I age? Replacing his peace, for anger and rage? I need Jesus to bring peace to my troubled soul! I ask YOU Lord to make me clean and whole. Restore unto me the joy of my salvation. By your blood, make me a new creation. Words alone cannot truly express… This family God's given to me. I am so blessed! By Jim Pemberton
An earthly existence A universe beyond my minds, comprehension I die I rise Life lessons reviewed Homeward bound I am not lost, after all! I am a willing participant Serving, the Father, of all creation His son combined, 'producing life' as we know it Representing them, in everything I do I am nothing, without Love! My heart full of faith, loyal service I give Learning how to unconditionally serve, as the Father unconditionally, loves me Worshipping our Divine Creator's existence Choosing to live, moment to moment Being as one with 'Our Universal Father' No physical permanency My physicality, disappearing My mortality existence, I let go of Death temporary My spirit alive! Relief, Peace 'I am only passing through!' A unique, experience of mortality A gift, I am blessed to experience, to live!
I can think of a time, when I was young. I was growing up and having fun! I remember how excited I was to have a t.v. There were my brothers, my parents and me! I remember at about the age of ten. My dad thought going to the theater was a "sin." There were many things that as young man… I later began to see, and understand! My parents shared God's love the best they could! And I read the Bible and was trying to be "good." I had my troubles… And problems bear... But I had a family, and much prayer! The truth of God's word helped sustain me! I knew how much he really loved me! My parents, may seem like they were "old fashioned." They loved their kids! With a Godly compassion! I'm thankful to be blessed with a Godly love! My family was a treasure from heaven above! I think about today, and how things go wrong. Many families don't seem to "get along!" I pray for the blessing of God, to bind them together! May we all serve him! Today, and forever! His love must be the cord that binds! His will must be the focus of our minds! May the presence of God bind us as one! Every mother, father, daughter and son! By Jim Pemberton
What's Happening to Marriages Today? I was listening to someone just the other day… And I couldn't believe what he had to say! He had left his wife and children for another! She was young enough to be his daughter! Here they were, "in love" and holding hands! Hoping to soon, get their "wedding bands!" They were pretending that this was so "cool." Living now by their own "set of rules!" How sick and disgusting this is getting to be! Is this something that many can't see? God gave us Adam and Eve to become one. To bear fruit through daughters and sons! He gave us marriage as holy vows are made. Not to march in an "adulterous parade!" We are treading on very dangerous ground! Faithfulness and commitment are scarcely found! The very definition of marriage is changing! As the family unit is always rearranging! Our only hope is in Jesus! And him alone! Let's promote his love! Into our hearts and home! Let's allow his love to be our heart's glue! And bring new meaning to the words; "I love you!" May his love bind our hearts and lives together! And remain faithful to each other forever! By Jim Pemberton
You're a voyeur at best! Your vampiric heart beats out of your chest Ready to consume the final climax I know who you are - when the lyrics fail to resemble Letting your poison drip straight from your lips Portraying, entertaining the image of sex's delusion You know only rape - manifestation of hate Lack of the fruit of the beauty of a human mind Depths you'll never penetrate! She was only a doll - type of a lost father's adore Impaled into a desperate whore Shamefully out of broken safety's choice She bore embryogenesis of morose May your rusty blades caress as they please So confront the masses with the halt of embryogenesis Let the worship of machines be Leg them construct us cell to cell Nature's just in the way Of our race of perfectly engineered machines! The burden of conception Surrenders to the will of The New God
I walk outside to see all that I can see. Over there is our house, our home, In the distance, you can see. And that place of hallowed happiness Forever has been our home And forever will be so evermore. That house is small but raised us tall, From the perfect parents who loved us so To the perfect sister for which every man would want. The house built us all up strong. More than a mere building, It is a place to love and be loved, A place that hands you hope that you give right back, And a place of everlasting faith. This home is where my parents taught me about God And opened me up to Jesus. They opened the eyes of the blind for all to see, And the blind included me. They taught me to be the best I can be; The best things in life are free. They have taught us so well, And they all have saved my soul. Even if I am not there now, I carry Him with me. I carry them with me. I carry Their values and Their teachings with me. In this house, this home, We reside. We cannot forget this. This is where my Mother lives. This is where my Father lives. This is where my Sister lives. This is where We live, In this loving, caring, beautiful home They made just for us. We cannot forget this either. This is where it all began. This is where the hunger and thirst was created; This is where we are fulfilled. We cannot, we must not forget this: This is where God lives. This is where Jesus lives. This is where The Lord lives; The Father and The Almighty. This is where We live; This is where We reside. We must not forget this. We must not forget this: What a beautiful and perfect life this is.
What's Done In Secret… Will Come Out In The Open! I've read God's word, and it's clearly spoken… What's done in secret… Will come out in the open! I've been guilty of this, too many times! I never thought of it, to really be a "crime?" "Nobody's watching" was the thought pondered… As my mind began to "explore and wander." It didn't take long for my life to go "off course." By a powerful wind of temptation's force! No matter how many times I took time to pray… This "secret" held on, and wouldn't go away! I went to church on Sunday and prayed and cried. This "secret" remained, no matter how hard I tried! God told me, I was to give up what surrounded me! This was hard to do, but God was there to help me! Many things I thought I needed, to give me pleasure… Didn't fulfill the love that God gave! An eternal treasure! As each day passes on… I want to humbly confess… I'm giving my life to God! He'll take care of the rest! May the Lord Jesus stir a deep passion within… May it be my desire to be more like HIM! God is the God of yesterday, today and tomorrow! I've no secrets with him! No more shame or sorrow! Jesus is the Lord of lords! And the King of kings! He's my lord and savior! My everything! By Jim Pemberton
i am kurt daniel everdean I am 21 years old I've been playing the bass guitar Since I was 11 i weight 145 pounds i have blondish brown hair and blue eyes If I could say one thing about me that I like... Its that I never gave up. things started when i lost my father i was 10 years old my mother started going to her room everytime she got home she would come out with her eyes all red... Shes been crying until i accidently walked in on her doing drugs i now believe it was the drugs that caused the redness me and my brother would fight everynight when i bought my first bass he slammed it against the floor and told me since i think my lifes crap then i shouldnt have anything that makes me happy My mom became a street whore She would dress in a golden gown and wear ugly make up We would never see her unless she needed money to get condoms for her "men" the things between me and my brother got worse I was arguing with him over a text he sent my mom And he got into an accident and died that night Things just never got better I created a band called the nocturnal And the reason you haven't heard of us yet Is because were an underground punk band in Seattle we haven't gotten far yet Just underground party's and bars My mom ended up running away with her "boyfriend" After my brother died she blamed me And told me to leave and said she won't come around me Until I brought him back Since then I've gotten a job and was able to pay rent on My moms old apartment Hoping shed come back clean and sober As for me I've cleaned up. but suicide is still an option I haven't found god yet and I don't want to If there was a god why did he give me this ****ed up life Ya you'll say Kurt?... You made the desicions for your life I knolw I did. But he was the one who let it actually happen I've been writing since I was 11 Lyrics and poems Drawings and paintings bass guitar and vocals My life isn't over But it's sure close to it Its sad to think that what you thought was fake... Is a true story
An Adulterous Situation I knew of a couple, involved in an adulterous situation. A person involved, claimed that he was a Christian! He told others that he wanted to tell her about the Lord… But this involvement in sin, he couldn't well "afford!" A "casual" encounter led to the marriage's destruction. Her husband was so hurt, he could hardly "function." How could this man think there's "nothing wrong with it." "It must be fine." He thought. "everyone's doing it!" Jesus has come, that we might have freedom from within! Going to church, doesn't give us a "license to sin!" God gave us marriage, as a holy and divine covenant! He gave us his word, so that our lives can be abundant! May this be a stern warning to one and all! That which may look attractive, will cause us to fall! If there's something more from marriage that you desire… Be careful! Your deep passions will burn like a fire! May I encourage you to pray and seek the Lord above! And ask him to build your marriage on his love! Only he can restore everything the enemy has taken! He'll be with you, when you may feel totally forsaken! Adultery is like a cancer cell… That will eventually destroy! It'll rob you of the many blessings, that God wants you to enjoy! What God has joined as one... May there be no separation! But a heart of unselfishness, and a renewed dedication! By Jim Pemberton
I've seen many families in difficult situations! Often ending up in lies and false accusations! I've seen many families stray way off course… And tragically, often, end up in a divorce! I've seen the hardships that many families endure. Their faith has often been shaken. That's for sure! I've seen many families trying to give 100 percent. And then wondering where all of their time went! I've seen all these things happening and much more! I have wondered; "what is all of this happening for?" I've just one thing to say in this "chaotic confusion." Only the blood of Jesus gives any hope or solution! It's only in his word, we'll find a godly direction! His Holy Spirit can give true and loving correction! May we seek his spirit to bind us all together! And pray for his blood for our protection forever! Please come Lord Jesus, and refresh our soul! We need you right now, to make us whole! Please touch our heart, and make us all one! And heal every father, mother, daughter and son! Please help us to watch what we'll do and say! You can turn our darkest night into the brightest day! By Jim Pemberton
It's not a cult: It's a Savior saving my life. It's a Savior saving your life. It's our Savior saving our lives. It's not too late. It's never too late!
Are We Being Driven to God's Elimination? In the names of diversity and anti-discrimination. It's like we're being driven to God's elimination! God is being "forced" from many institutions! All in the name of this country's constitution! We're told that God and this country must be "separated." Anything less is what many would call; "discriminated." Any forms of Godly virtues or values are "torn down." Any symbol of a cross, is often "removed from the town." It's no wonder that this country's in such a big mess! And yet this country wants to be strong and blessed? "What shall the righteous do if the foundations are destroyed?" Meanwhile, the tide of ungodliness, is often "enjoyed." Those who are trying to remove God! You must beware! His judgment is soon coming! And will catch you unaware! There's will come a day! When God's wrath you will endure! The wages of sin is death! This is very true and sure! People may think that removing God is the "thing to do." Anyone who attempts to do will wind up as "a fool." Only God can fill the void in life and true love within! Only he has the power to free your soul from sin! The words; "in God we trust," in our lives must be applied! Everything we'll ever need… God has supplied! God is this country's hope! It's only true foundation! We need HIM right now! To come and heal our nation! By Jim Pemberton
Ever morning Mary and Elizabeth would try to scrub the betrayal of their father off their flesh. "Our dead mother must be crying her eyes out in heaven" Elisabeth said to Mary as they got ready for church. "I wonder what his congregation would think of him if they knew?" replied Mary. "Girls are the two of you ready yet? You don't have time to gossip". "We're ready" said Mary. The Israel family piled into their family car. As Zechariah drove to his church The Voice of God Ministries he quizzed his daughters with Bible questions. "Elisabeth how many books are in the Bible?" "There are 66 books in the Bible". "Very good Elisabeth. Mary who were the parents of John the Baptist?" "Zechariah and Elisabeth". "Very good Mary". The Voice of God Ministries is the biggest Evangelcial church in all of North Carolina. Every time Zechariah Love Israel approached his church his heart fills up with pride. "We are the light of the world. We must guide the people to God" said Zechariah as the Israel family got out of their family car. "Let's get ready to welcome our members" grabbing Mary and Elisabeth by the hand Zechariah and his daughters entered The Voice of God Ministries. Zechariah was a preacher who was known for his over the top sermons. With his knowledge of the Bible and his great speaking ability he held his congregation in a trance. At the end of every worship service Zechariah stood at the entrance of the church and shook hands with his members. Written by Keith Edward Baucum aka The Brown Philosopher aka The Green Poet aka Red Seven
Are We Being Driven to God's Elimination? In the names of diversity and anti-discrimination. It's like we're being driven to God's elimination! God is being "forced" from many institutions! All in the name of this country's constitution! We're told that God and this country must be "separated." Anything less is what many would call; "discriminated." Any forms of Godly virtues or values are "torn down." Any symbol of a cross is often "removed from the town." It's no wonder that this country's in such a big mess! And yet this country wants to be strong and blessed? "What shall the righteous do if the foundations are destroyed?" Meanwhile, the tide of ungodliness, is often "enjoyed." Those who are trying to remove God! You must beware! His judgment is soon coming! And will catch you unaware! There's will come a day! When God's wrath you will endure! The wages of sin is death! This is very true and sure! People may think that removing God is the "thing to do." Anyone who attempts to do will wind up as "a fool." Only God can fill the void in life and true love within! Only God has the power to free your soul from sin! The words; "in God we trust," in our lives must be applied! Everything we'll ever need… God has supplied! God is this country's hope! It's only true foundation! We need HIM right now! To come and heal our nation! By Jim Pemberton


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Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:14 PM
MrScorpio (62,235 posts)
You've got to appreciate the sheer fucking nerve of Congressional Republicans
THEY run up the bills, voting for deficit exploding wars, tax cuts and all kinds of corporate welfare.
THEY refuse to raise the revenue to pay those bills. THEY threaten the full faith and credit of the United States by threatening to politicize the raising of the Debt Ceiling in order to create leverage against the President. Then THEY have the temerity to blame the President for causing the problem. THEY are SCUM.
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You've got to appreciate the sheer fucking nerve of Congressional Republicans
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MrScorpio | Jan 2013 | OP |
NutmegYankee | Jan 2013 | #1 | |
Fumesucker | Jan 2013 | #7 | |
NutmegYankee | Jan 2013 | #9 | |
barbtries | Jan 2013 | #58 | |
infidel dog | Jan 2013 | #65 | |
Roland99 | Jan 2013 | #40 | |
ehrnst | Jan 2013 | #63 | |
Dont call me Shirley | Jan 2013 | #70 | |
spanone | Jan 2013 | #2 | |
BlueNoteSpecial | Jan 2013 | #71 | |
elleng | Jan 2013 | #3 | |
Boomerproud | Jan 2013 | #8 | |
MrScorpio | Jan 2013 | #13 | |
elleng | Jan 2013 | #15 | |
gtar100 | Jan 2013 | #48 | |
freshwest | Jan 2013 | #49 | |
BlancheSplanchnik | Jan 2013 | #74 | |
Mc Mike | Jan 2013 | #81 | |
ReRe | Jan 2013 | #50 | |
upaloopa | Jan 2013 | #4 | |
BainsBane | Jan 2013 | #5 | |
Isoldeblue | Jan 2013 | #6 | |
Conquistador23 | Jan 2013 | #10 | |
jmondine | Jan 2013 | #57 | |
demwing | Jan 2013 | #11 | |
hft_trader | Jan 2013 | #12 | |
hft_trader | Jan 2013 | #14 | |
CrazyOrangeCat | Jan 2013 | #24 | |
MrScorpio | Jan 2013 | #16 | |
julian09 | Jan 2013 | #26 | |
humbled_opinion | Jan 2013 | #31 | |
librechik | Jan 2013 | #18 | |
MrScorpio | Jan 2013 | #20 | |
librechik | Jan 2013 | #23 | |
Initech | Jan 2013 | #17 | |
MrScorpio | Jan 2013 | #19 | |
Cosmocat | Jan 2013 | #21 | |
MrScorpio | Jan 2013 | #22 | |
Kingofalldems | Jan 2013 | #25 | |
liberal N proud | Jan 2013 | #27 | |
Jakes Progress | Jan 2013 | #28 | |
billbailey19448jj | Jan 2013 | #29 | |
humbled_opinion | Jan 2013 | #30 | |
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:16 PM
NutmegYankee (9,217 posts)
1. All part of their pathology
And the massive Echo chamber that is Fox News to spread their BS.
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #1)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:20 PM
Fumesucker (39,412 posts)
7. It's way beyond Fox News
You can hear that crap go unchallenged on NPR.
Response to Fumesucker (Reply #7)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:21 PM
NutmegYankee (9,217 posts)
9. NPR is not what it used to be.
I can't stand to listen anymore. If I wanted hate I'd tune to the AM band.
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #9)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 10:06 AM
barbtries (16,179 posts)
58. me too
they drive me insane with their false equivalencies and kowtowing to the republicans.
Response to barbtries (Reply #58)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 01:55 PM
infidel dog (271 posts)
65. Ditto
Here in Ct. the main NPR station has investment banksters as primary sponsors, so I guess we can't expect very much...
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #1)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:37 PM
Roland99 (37,510 posts)
40. Exactly. If they get us into too much debt, their plan is to cut social programs
Drown gov't in a bathtub (although that would be one honkin' big bathtub considering it would have to hold The Beast!)
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #1)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 01:38 PM
ehrnst (3,268 posts)
63. Part of the strategy - they planned this from day one.
Obstruct - blame Obama.
Point to the debt - blame Obama. |
Response to NutmegYankee (Reply #1)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 05:23 PM
Dont call me Shirley (3,950 posts)
70. Their pathology is socio &/or psychopathy
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:16 PM
spanone (79,815 posts)
2. i agree with whoever stated that 'this is a problem for the republican congress, not the President'
they appropriated the fucking money....pay your bills...this is how the democrats should frame this....starting yesterday.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:16 PM
elleng (53,554 posts)
3. 'Appreciate?' Don't think so.
'SCUM?' Yes.
Response to elleng (Reply #3)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:21 PM
Boomerproud (1,470 posts)
8. Yep-appreciate isn't the word I'd use to describe my feelings about Republicans.
Response to elleng (Reply #3)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:28 PM
MrScorpio (62,235 posts)
13. I didn't say that I appreciated Republicans
I said that I appreciated the sheer fucking purity of their NERVE.
The amount of hypocrisy needed for them to do what they're doing is mind blowing. It's like being astounded at the force of a hurricane, or a tsunami. One doesn't have to like something like that in order to respect it. Anyone capable of what they're doing is also capable of doing anything. |
Response to MrScorpio (Reply #13)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:32 PM
elleng (53,554 posts)
15. I understand, MrS,
just don't think 'appreciate's the term I'd use. Shocked/awed/astounded, some other. Not at all complaining about the thread, entertaining the issue.
Response to MrScorpio (Reply #13)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 10:00 PM
gtar100 (3,229 posts)
48. Imagine what they could accomplish if they put all that effort into doing something good.
It's the devil's dilemma. They are so rooted in and enamored with fucking evil that they cannot see the world any other way, despite having such amazing capabilities. A simple word for them is "fools". But the tragedy is we all end up suffering because of their short-sightedness.
Response to MrScorpio (Reply #13)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 10:08 PM
freshwest (49,351 posts)
49. I don't see any hypocrisy, but planning. They want the USA to collapse to profit their friends.
Last edited Wed Jan 9, 2013, 12:42 PM - Edit history (2) They are completely consistent. They send money to their friends they steal from the people in the way of deficits they run up. They never had any intention of paying for the wars.
Their subsidies, tax breaks for the rich, etc. were exactly the same thing. Their overpriced RX program made their friends wealthy. The contracts for going to war made their friends richer than anyone has ever been. Their theft from veterans, homeowners, the poor, the disabled, the elderly - all of that went to their friends. Democrats are foolish in this way. A party that believes all people are equal and deserve equal treatment, don't disenfranchise voters to continue the theft; don't discriminate to keep wages low; steal the parks, the schools, the jobs, the very roads, don't do half the things that the GOP are doing today as they have for years. They are thieves and their greed knows no bounds. They have invented a religion, taken from Ayn Rand and a perverted christianity, that says they are better, superior, deserve more. This flies completely in the face of what Democrats and those who are seeking to better their lives depend on, believe in, must have to live. They don't care if we live. Any party that advocates constant warfare for nefarious reasons, lies all the time without considering the cost, does not respect the living. No matter how many unpaid for unborns they wave to cover their sin, they hate the living. The sooner Democrats and others get it through their thick heads that the GOP is not having a temporary aberration, not suffering from stupidity or senility, the sooner we will tackle the problem. Our outrage is music to their ears, they consider it the mewling of the weak. They only understand one thing, and that is being swept out of office. Everything else is just more fun for their media to make even more money off of. Nothing else, |
Response to freshwest (Reply #49)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 06:59 PM
BlancheSplanchnik (12,637 posts)
74. malice aforethought. they are truly without conscience.
Great insights on them, thanks fresh. They are beyond my comprehension.
Vast rightwing conspiracy---Hilary knew what she was talking about. |
Response to freshwest (Reply #49)
Wed Jan 9, 2013, 10:48 AM
Mc Mike (1,029 posts)
81. +1, fresh. Thanks.
This post got a link-recommendation from 'no compromise' on octa's recent post.
+1 to the o.p., too. |
Response to MrScorpio (Reply #13)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 10:17 PM
ReRe (9,088 posts)
50. Look it...You know their constituents...
....Republicans have been lowering themselves to their constituents level in order to communicate with/lie to them for years. And in the process, at some point in time, (you know how lazy they are, never worked a day in their lives, not even in Congress) they just didn't snap out of their constituents realm. They just stayed there, frozen in time. Anyway, that's one way you can look at Republicans and their maddening mentality. I knew what you meant by "appreciate".
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:18 PM
upaloopa (6,063 posts)
4. If we had an honest objective media
they would not get away with it.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:19 PM
BainsBane (29,805 posts)
5. Tea baggers run out on their own personal debts
and even refuse to pay child support. It's no wonder they treat the full faith and credit of the nation with such disregard.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:20 PM
Isoldeblue (1,131 posts)
6. I can appreciate a rattlesnake....
biting someone, because that's what they do and can have a healthy respect for them. But as for the leaders on the right, I have none. I abhor and detest their actions as narcissistic ideologues.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:22 PM
Conquistador23 (3 posts)
10. Scum? More like Stinky Smelly Pond Scum.....
Scum? More like Stinky Smelly Pond Scum.....
Response to Conquistador23 (Reply #10)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 10:02 AM
jmondine (1,601 posts)
57. I, myself, prefer "Scum sucking vermin".
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:24 PM
demwing (13,541 posts)
11. Like comic book villains
They're so stupidly evil it doesn't seem realistic.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
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Response to hft_trader (Reply #12)
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Response to hft_trader (Reply #14)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:46 PM
CrazyOrangeCat (6,112 posts)
24. Dumbass post.
Response to hft_trader (Reply #12)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:34 PM
MrScorpio (62,235 posts)
16. I know that you only have a short time to be with us
But do your fucking research first
Look at this: ?w=350&h=432 Besides, Congress is the only branch that passes the budget, Congress is the final arbiter of what gets paid for, the President doesn't have a line item to veto to rein in Congressional Spending. Why has raising the debt ceiling only become an issue while Obama is president? It never has been before. Have a short welcome to DU. |
Response to MrScorpio (Reply #16)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:58 PM
julian09 (1,435 posts)
26. Would make nice bumper sticker along with a few graphs I've seen
Response to MrScorpio (Reply #16)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:38 PM
humbled_opinion (3,538 posts)
31. I need a conunter point to your charts assertion
I have qoted that the Wars and tax cuts were the problem and the cause of the deficts but they counter that the war in Iraq is over 2 years ago and the war in Afghanistan has been scaled back so where are the deficit savings of those wars? The new theme on taxes is that Obama extended them in 2010 and now has the new Obama tax rates in 2013 so can't be blaming any deficits caused by tax rates on Bush anymore so where are the deficits reductions due to these things?
Is there CBO Data that I am missing? |
Response to hft_trader (Reply #12)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:37 PM
librechik (26,693 posts)
18. funny?
oh, right, how you look with pizza all over your face. That is funny, lie_trader!
Response to librechik (Reply #18)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:40 PM
MrScorpio (62,235 posts)
20. These people are living in a dream world
It must suck for them to be living under the rule of an evil Black President.
Response to MrScorpio (Reply #20)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:43 PM
librechik (26,693 posts)
23. calling the Waaaaaambulance right now for the Delicate Flowers
not really. I'd leave em in the street crying.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:36 PM
Initech (47,452 posts)
17. How is what they are doing to our economy not treason???
Response to Initech (Reply #17)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:38 PM
MrScorpio (62,235 posts)
19. It is treasonous
It's sedition, pure and simple.
Response to MrScorpio (Reply #19)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:42 PM
Cosmocat (6,193 posts)
21. Or "Cards to be played"
if it is the "liberal media" reporting on the republican's doing it.
Now, if it were the democrats, yes, it would be treasonous. |
Response to Cosmocat (Reply #21)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:43 PM
MrScorpio (62,235 posts)
22. Roll Tide nt
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 07:47 PM
Kingofalldems (15,876 posts)
25. Rush Limbaugh syndrome
Just there to vandalize.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:03 PM
liberal N proud (48,493 posts)
27. No appreciation for terrorist.
What they are doing is high treason. It is deliberate sabotage of the federal government with the intent of destroying said government.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:12 PM
Jakes Progress (8,850 posts)
28. No. No, I don't.
However, I completely agree with your last line.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:30 PM
billbailey19448jj (31 posts)
29. The GOP has become more and more irrelevant over the past few years
The 8 years of the idiot Bush did much to tarnish their reputation in the eyes of many Americans. Let's hope that these shenanigans will ensure that they go the way of the Whig Party eventually.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:32 PM
humbled_opinion (3,538 posts)
30. I had this discussion at my job...
I work with a large group of teabaggers and I find myself in many discussion about the debt. Their position on the debt was yes Bush was a terrible spender, but Obama is much worse...
I ask them how do they figure because Obama hasn't increased spending all that much and they counter with Obama is using the 2009 baseline of spending which was by all accounts only authorized because of the sheer magnitude of the Recession. They claim that Obama using that baseline which was a 20 percent increase in spending is like saying we are using that level of emergency spending for every year since the Recession started. Then they point to the 6 Trillion added to the national debt in the last 4 years and the 1+ trillion deficits every year when no President prior ever ran Trillion dollar per year deficits. I always counter with the wars which weren't paid for and now they hit me with well Obama ended the War in Iraq 2 years ago if it was true that Iraq was the cause of deficits where are the reductions in the deficit due to the end of the war? They always tell me to go to usdebtclock.org and really see what is going on especially with the unfunded future liabilities portion of the debt... Now all that said, I try to convince them that there are much better alternatives to decreasing the debt then by cutting the programs... I really think our side should champion a VAT and/or a transaction tax on bank transactions and wall street trading and transaction. Those two things alone would pay off the debt.... The bottom line is that the debt is real, how we got here will soon be a moot issue if nothing is done about it, you must certainly agree that the trajectory is unsustainable, right? |
Response to humbled_opinion (Reply #30)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:44 PM
Mockingjay (31 posts)
33. Yes, teabaggers, gun nuts, racists...etc.
They are all DUMBASSES.....there is not much that can be done with dumbasses....so don't get upset, the rest of America is getting it....or President Obama would have lost! Right. Hope that helps.
Response to Mockingjay (Reply #33)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:55 PM
humbled_opinion (3,538 posts)
36. LOL I was hoping for a little more
Ammunition to use than simply you are all dumbasses.... thanks anyway..
Response to humbled_opinion (Reply #36)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:52 PM
No Compromise (373 posts)
45. If they want to know why we are in debt, follow the money, who has it?
Check the Cayman Islands, but I am sure it is not welfare queens that have 21 Trillion stashed there.
Ask them why the Koch Brothers complain that their prosperity is under attack... |
Response to No Compromise (Reply #45)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:59 PM
grahamhgreen (15,010 posts)
47. Obama SHOULD NOT have cut capital gains and inheritance. Period.
Response to humbled_opinion (Reply #36)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 11:20 PM
Mockingjay (31 posts)
54. Haha Got to admitt that dumbasses is perfect description..
That's my new favorite word for those idiots.....LOL I keeped saying it while I was watching a silly comedy movie with my son.....Idiocracy .....and I kept thinking about the Republicans laughing my ass off!!! And no I wasn't stoned!!!!
Response to Mockingjay (Reply #33)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 10:48 PM
obama2016202428 (9 posts)
52. Raise taxes
The President will be able to get a lot done in the next 4 years, look how well the fiscal cliff went, he will be able to raise even more revenue with the debt ceiling deal. The DUMBASSES will not be able to turn him down. President Obama won and he can add all the taxes he wants and if they don't agree he can sign an executive order and they can't stop him.
Response to obama2016202428 (Reply #52)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 12:05 AM
humbled_opinion (3,538 posts)
55. Yes I understand the taxes should be raised
but structurally the deficits cannot be lowered with tax increases alone unless you advocate much higher taxes on the entire middleclass.
That is where a VAT and a Transaction tax comes in... It keeps new sources of revenue flowing to the government so spending doesn't have to be cut |
Response to humbled_opinion (Reply #55)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 08:07 PM
obama2016202428 (9 posts)
78. No Cuts
Your thinking small. All this President has to do is start a new dollar then offer about 50 cents on each old for one new. The wealthy will take it or lose the exchange and then have old dollars worth nothing. The poor will be ecstatic and this President will be worshiped as the one who brought down the imperialist. The only time social policies fail is when you have the wrong people leading. This time we have the right man for the job.
Response to humbled_opinion (Reply #30)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 04:19 PM
klyon (1,688 posts)
66. I agree we need a value added tax
and one on stock transactions
They don't know what they are talking about, Bush II and Reagan ran up the most debt. |
Response to humbled_opinion (Reply #30)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 08:46 PM
TheKentuckian (21,585 posts)
79. Lack of revenue, increasing cost of servicing the debt, ramp up in AfPak and elsewhere, inflation
Probably we have too many contractors in Iraq to really save much, if anything yet.
Then the state of the economy creates additional demand for services has to be a strain. What we need is people with money to support themselves and to spend. Jobs and wages. |
Response to TheKentuckian (Reply #79)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 09:30 PM
humbled_opinion (3,538 posts)
80. Or thinking outside the box...
Obama could easily give a complete one year tax holiday to everyone making 50K and below... Complete coverage in the Affordable care act subsidized by government for those making below 25K and subsidized on a progressive scale up to 80K...progressively subsidized loans for green energy vehicles for households making 50K and below... i.e., must buy approved electric or hybrid and the subsidy would be applied by the dealer based on the ability of the family to pay i.e.... Family of four making 30K total income would be subsidized 75 percent of the cost so a 40K hybrid would run them 10K ... etc... All of this to be paid for by increasing taxes by 10 percent on those making 100K and over....
He becomes the tax cutter of the poor and anyone voting against it would be seen as calous and mean, besides it would definately jump start the economy of course it would cost nearly a trillion to do all this but it would easily be recouped by the tax increases and the booming economy would provide more revenue to the government to pay it back... These are the things worth talking about...These are the things I voted for... |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:43 PM
Bernardo de La Paz (9,507 posts)
32. Repub Borrow-and-Spend is worse than (imputed) Dem Tax-and-Spend
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Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:48 PM
gelsdorf (79 posts)
34. The thing that amazes me the most
is the fact that the Rethugs 'converted' our economy into a 'consumer' economy, then they want to cut 'spending' on food stamps, SS, Medicare, and Welfare, policies that put money back INTO the system. Cut taxes on the rich to take money OUT of the system. They live in frickin bizarro world out there.
Response to gelsdorf (Reply #34)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:59 PM
MrScorpio (62,235 posts)
38. Welcome to DU!
Hopefully you'll stick around
Response to gelsdorf (Reply #34)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:16 AM
treestar (54,625 posts)
60. Good point
Welcome to DU!
Response to gelsdorf (Reply #34)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 01:54 PM
daleanime (7,035 posts)
64. Nice way to cut though the BS....
and get to the heart of the problem.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:53 PM
Ford_Prefect (485 posts)
35. They are homicidal sociopaths who mutilated truth beyond recognition in order to justify their Fears
They have no nerve at all because they are so stunningly dense. Stupid does not begin to describe nor excuse their behavior.
They enabled the mess we are in and then rewrote history to explain the situation: Like a mass murderer explaining to the judge that his actions were the only reasonable response. |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 08:58 PM
Old and In the Way (37,035 posts)
37. That's a wrap.
So simple, even a Republican voter can understand your points.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:34 PM
Politicub (6,505 posts)
39. And they use my tax dollars to fund lawyers
whose job it is to keep the odious DOMA in place.
I have no respect for republicans or those people who support them. They don't deserve it. The whole lot of them is immoral to the core. |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:43 PM
ashling (23,308 posts)
41. In the same way I would appreciate
a rattlesnake bite 3 hours from the closest medical attention
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:44 PM
Stuart G (9,763 posts)
42. My bathtub scum has been insulted......
They belong in the lowest rung of Dante's Hell..worse..
They are traitors, clear and present danger.. |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:47 PM
Caeser67 (156 posts)
43. As long as we have a so-called media
That would rather entertain us than inform us, and as long as the same so-called media is allowed to frame the issues as both sides being at fault, this will continue.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:48 PM
Jamaal510 (7,937 posts)
44. You've got to hand it to Republicans. They're doing what works for them.
As long as their simpleton voters allow their BS, they will not quit this anytime soon. The GOP always wants to compare liberals to Hitler and the Nazis, but they need to take a long hard look in the mirror. Just like Hitler, all our elected Republican friends and RW talking heads only care about is gaining and retaining power while trying to trick the less fortunate into supporting their narrow-minded agenda.
Words can't express how sickening it is what they're doing. |
Response to Jamaal510 (Reply #44)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 10:53 PM
No Compromise (373 posts)
53. the only reason it 'works' is that they stole all the money, bought the media and halls of power
They look like losers to the American people though, what a bunch of ignorant selfish spoiled brats, yikes! If they had any shame they would have crawled back into the hole they came from. Why don't they have any shame? What is wrong with them?!! Can't figure it out, but we need to find a modern day version of tar and feathers to run them out of town... |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 09:54 PM
grahamhgreen (15,010 posts)
46. So DON'T play into their game, Mr. President!!!!
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Mon Jan 7, 2013, 10:40 PM
Zen Democrat (5,063 posts)
51. They are the dumb-asses who listen to Rush and buy that garbage. The Low IQ Party.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 03:27 AM
Cha (158,320 posts)
56. They wouldn't get anywhere without the corporatemedia jackals
giving them a pass.
Response to Cha (Reply #56)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:15 AM
Ford_Prefect (485 posts)
59. Exactly! Corpomedia endorses their tactics and repeats their flagrant lies as so called "fairness".
Then it throws softball questions and avoids follow-up as if it was unfair to the dubious nature of politics to expect truthful responses.
Response to Ford_Prefect (Reply #59)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 04:46 PM
mostlyconfused (206 posts)
67. Wallace and Grommit in the profile picture, and some Douglas Adams references. Nice.
No commentary on your post, just like the profile.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:17 AM
treestar (54,625 posts)
61. +1
Republicans have no shame. There is nothing they won't say with a straight face. They are beyond embarrassment.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 11:23 AM
maxrandb (5,640 posts)
62. They didn't just refuse to raise revenues
they "fucking" pushed through 2 massive tax-cuts while we were waging two wars and running up massive debt!
That would be like buying a house and then quitting your fucking job. |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 04:51 PM
Proud Liberal Dem (13,464 posts)
68. No arguments with ANYTHING you just said!
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 05:16 PM
rhett o rick (42,106 posts)
69. I agree they are scum. But why dear Dog does he keep appointing them?
I dont understand. They are scum but he is surrounding himself with them.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 06:41 PM
watoos (395 posts)
72. The MSM is controlled by
6 multi-national corporations, all are run by conservatives, including MSNBC. It was no coincidence that Olbermann, Unyger, Radigan all got canned. Watch out Rachel and Lawrence.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 06:50 PM
Heathen57 (573 posts)
73. What is really amazing
is that they can convince their supporters that they are not responsible for all the things they have done to hurt the country.
IMO, If they threaten the faith and credit of the Nation, permanently destroying out borrowing ability and causing the collapse of the economy, they should be brought up on charges of Treason and terrorism, every f***in' one of them. |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 06:59 PM
OnionPatch (5,759 posts)
75. They did it on purpose so they could scream for spending cuts.
This was intentional. Run up the debt until we're forced to cut spending on "entitlements". More than anything on Earth they want to stop helping out their fellow citizens. There might be a person of color getting some help somewhere on their dime. This infuriates them. Help is only for people in their own neighborhoods and churches.
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 07:04 PM
Spitfire of ATJ (20,496 posts)
76. They can only do this because their Base believes in them....
Republicanism is a cult. It requires that you tune out the rest of the world and only listen and believe your leaders.
If they say everything was fine before Obama came along than that MUST be the truth. Talk to some of them, point out this fact and what do they say? "Oh yeah? Well LIBERALS do the same thing!!!" We don't, but they are CONVINCED we do so,...I guess that means it's okay to be a mindless follower since the other side does it too.... |
Response to MrScorpio (Original post)
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 07:04 PM
whyzayker (2,110 posts)
77. I hope ya don't mind....


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Partial demolition of Market Square building OK'd as restoration promised
A partial demolition on Market Square cleared a hurdle this week, paving the way for a project that would reshape one corner of the iconic downtown gathering spot.
On Thursday, the city-county Historic Zoning Commission gave a thumbs-up to Glenn Laiken's plan for a partial demolition of 37 Market Square, a skinny, dilapidated building on the Square's northwest corner that recently was home to Gus's Restaurant. Laiken wants to put a new restaurant in the building, after demolishing a large portion of it and restoring the facade and part of the north elevation.
Mention of a demolition had stirred concerns from local preservation group Knox Heritage, but Laiken's embrace of a partial restoration was enough to earn support from the organization.
At Thursday's hearing, Ann Bennett of the Metropolitan Planning Commission said the building has had deferred and inadequate maintenance for a long time. "It is really critical that something be done with this building before it falls down," Bennett said, adding that Laiken - whose firm bought the building last year - plans to construct a safe building that will retain the historic elements that can be retained.
If all goes as planned, the effort will have a significant impact on how visitors interact with the Square. A preliminary rendering of the proposed restaurant showed cafe-style tables and windows along the Wall Avenue side of the building, which is a gateway to the Square for people who are walking from the adjacent parking garage. Currently, that stretch of Wall Avenue is largely empty.
One point of debate at Thursday's meeting was sparked by commission member Nic Arning, who cited the possibility that restoring the building's facade could later prove to be impossible. Laiken and his architect, Jim Odle, indicated that in that case, they would come back to the commission before proceeding.
Market Square District Association president John Craig praised the building owner, saying that in many ways Laiken has been the "best-case scenario" when it comes to working with the neighborhood and with Knox Heritage. The plans, Craig said, show that "preservation and development do go hand in hand and are not opposing forces."
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Originally posted by Kano
The civil war in the United States will start in 2004. I would describe it as having a Waco type event every month that steadily gets worse.
and again:
This becomes apparent around 2004 as civil unrest develops near the next presidential election.
Now, we haven't seen any Waco type events so far. Nor any Civil Unrest leading up to this coming election.
Another large thing with all of Titor's comments and predictions. Is that he never once mentioned 9-11, the Bali Bombing, the Madrid Bombings, the Invasion of Afghanistan or Iraq. In fact nothing about the war on terror at all.
01-31-2001 I'm glad to see it's so easy for to dismiss the Middle East. Yes, I suppose it is a no brainer but pretty soon it will be a "no arrmer" and a "no legger".
11/12/2000 I am curious… will anyone be upset if Florida's votes are not counted in the Electoral College because of the current "confusion"?
12/10/2000 Do medical advances in 2036 have anything to do with genetics?
Again, I'm no expert. I believe there is a great deal of progress in treating the cancer cells with modified viruses. So I guess the answer is yes.
01/29/2001 There's nothing like the look on someone's face when you tell them 100,000 people will be dead tomorrow.
01-31-2001 The "Mad Cow" story here is yet to begin but don't worry, the fruited gelatin deserts are safe.
01-31-2001 The year 2008 was a general date by which time everyone will realize the world they thought they were living in was over.
02-13-2001 Care to share with me how you solved the overheating problem on your spaceplane?
02-19-2001 Suppose I told you the space shuttle would have a problem landing at Kennedy tomorrow because something goes wrong with the runway. If someone with the authority to do so hears that and makes the decision to land at Edwards…bingo, your future has changed from my past.
In 2015, Russia launches a nuclear strike against the major cities in the United States (which is the "other side" of the civil war from my perspective)


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Analysis of the March 6th, 2007 South-central and Southeast Kansas Fire Weather Event
Andrew D. Kleinsasser
National Weather Service, Wichita, KS
1. Introduction
On the afternoon of March 6th, 2007, the combination of stout southwesterly winds, low relative humidities, and critical fuels contributed to extreme fire danger across most of south-central and southeast Kansas, along with southern portions of central Kansas. Consequently, the first ever Red Flag Warning (RFW) was issued for all of southeast Kansas, generally along and east of the Kansas Turnpike (I-35). Red Flag criteria was met for most of south-central and portions of central Kansas as well, but fuels were not considered "critical." Most (but not all) short and medium range numerical model guidance poorly anticipated the red flag conditions within 24 hours of the event, particularly dewpoints and to some extent wind speeds. This poor model performance contributed to a slower forecaster recognition of the situation, which in turn delayed the RFW issuance until late in the morning on March 6th. Note: images can be enlarged by left-clicking on them.
2. Synoptic Overview
The day started out seemingly benign from a surface analysis standpoint, but the very dry airmass south of the quasi-stationary frontal boundary would quickly be realized per strong mixing as the morning progressed. Refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3 below.
3. Numerical Model Performance
As stated in the introduction, most short and medium range model guidance drastically over-forecasted dewpoints on March 6th, with the exception of the RUC, which drastically under-forecasted dewpoints. The models, to a somewhat lesser extent, under-forecasted wind speed as well. However, the RUC and NAM were closer to reality than the GFS with regard to dewpoint and wind speed. All models under-forecasted daytime temperatures as well. The combination of higher than anticipated temperatures and lower than anticipated dewpoints resulted in lower than anticipated afternoon relative humidities, which fell well below 20% across much of south-central and southeast Kansas. The below images (Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) will focus primarily on the over-forecasted dewpoints and under-forecasted wind speeds. Refer to the cursor readout over central Harper County for dewpoint readings.
4. Review of the Equal Area Method: Forecasting Minimum Afternoon Dewpoints Using the Morning Sounding
Recall from the 10 February 2006 Harvey County Fire Review (Schreck and Cook, 2006) that the minimum afternoon dewpoint can be forecasted with decent accuracy using just a morning sounding. However, keep in mind that the equal area method does not take into account moisture advection or major airmass changes between the morning sounding and the afternoon. Included here are the steps outlining the equal area method along with a graphic to help visualize the process (Figure 12):
Applying the equal area method to the 12z ICT LAPS sounding indicated an afternoon minimum dewpoint dropping to near 19F. The actual ICT afternoon minimum dewpoint was 16F. The NAM and GFS 12z numerical model output suggested minimum afternoon dewpoints in the mid-20s and the mid-30s, respectively, 10-20 degrees higher than reality. So the equal area method was by far superior to the NAM and GFS with regard to forecasting dewpoints. |
5. Summary and Discussion
Critical fuels, strong southwesterly winds, and low relative humidities on the afternoon of March 6th, 2007 contributed to extreme fire danger across a significant portion of central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. This prompted the first issuance of a Red Flag Warning (RFW) from the National Weather Service Office in Wichita. The forecast for this event was quite difficult given the poor moisture resolution by the numerical weather prediction models.
It was found through this review that utilization of the equal area method to forecast dewpoints should be used for analyzing environments that could be favorable for extreme fire danger. This method produced, in this case and previous cases assessed, better results for afternoon dewpoint minimums when a deep mixed layer exists. Caveats do exist with this method when strong moisture advection is occurring or expected, so it is suggest to analyze upstream environments when this is the case.
6. References
Schreck, M. and Cook, K.R. 2006: Major Grass Fire in Harvey County, NWS ICT Science and Education Publications


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What the Islamic Riots Reveal (Part 1 of 2)
Interview With Father Mitch Pacwa
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, MAY 3, 2006 (Zenit) - The recent riots related to the publication of anti-Muslim cartoons in Western newspapers were widely viewed as a popular religious reaction to offensive depictions of the prophet Mohammed.
But according to one expert on Islam, the riots were incited by governments to manipulate both the West and the Muslim world for political purposes.
Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa is a theologian, Middle East scholar and co-contributor to the "Islam and Christianity" DVD series.
He spoke with us about how the cartoon riots are part of radical Islam's attempt to seize control of the Muslim world -- and what it all means for the West.
Part 2 of this interview will appear Thursday.
Q: What were your thoughts as Muslim riots over a cartoon of Mohammed erupted across Europe, the Middle East and Asia?
Father Pacwa: There are two thoughts that I would have.
First, a cartoon of Mohammed in itself is a grave insult to Islam. And so it is easy for Muslims to be stirred into action.
But that is my second thought: They were stirred into action apparently by the governments of Syria and Iran who want the attitude on the street to be one of incitement against the West.
Now the problem of course is that the people who did the cartoons were not representatives of Christianity. They were secular people who have a strong commitment, and perhaps even an absolute commitment, to freedom of speech in the way that the West is accustomed to it.
Unfortunately, the people on the street blamed Christians because they do not make the distinction between secularized Europeans and religious Christians.
So, one of the horrendous things that happened because of the instigation of the violence is that quite a number of Christians were killed, including at least two priests, one in Nigeria and one in Turkey.
This is a kind of lack of responsibility by secular press people over the results of their work. Should they have to be concerned about this type of freedom of speech? Should they worry about Muslim reactions?
In one sense they can say they are not responsible, but their lack of responsibility led to hundreds of deaths. I think they do need to be more responsible toward Muslim sensibilities.
On the other hand, in their reporting about this, they also need to pay attention to the Muslims themselves. They have to report the way Syria, Iran, perhaps al-Qaida, are instigating these riots for their purposes.
The results of these riots of course lead to nothing. They don't really produce any positive results, except maybe to bully the West into going along with Muslim sensitivities. But it is not going to really accomplish much.
Q: What does this outburst reveal about the state of the Muslim world and its relationship with the West?
Father Pacwa: I think one first reaction to the state of the Muslim world and its relationship with the West is that the Muslim world has been affected still to this day by the collapse of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. And they have been making social experiments trying to cope with that collapse.
One attempt has been the forms of Arab nationalism -- the Baath party in Syria inspired by Michel Aflaq in the late 1920s; its branch, the Baath party in Iraq which is also a nationalist party, not a religious party, and which had also made overtures to national socialism in Germany, the Nazi party, and saw themselves as some sort of ally; the PLO, which is another nationalist group; and the followers of Egypt's former President Nasser. The nationalist party in Egypt once had great influence, but not as much anymore.
Those various nationalistic movements had tremendous impact on the Arab world as a way to try to achieve national identity where it had not existed before.
Prior to nationalism, Muslims saw themselves as primarily Muslims and members of the Ummah, the Muslim people. And the result is that nationalism took on as an idea to modernize the world and to give national identities to these new countries -- Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel and Jordan, though Jordan was not as affected by such nationalism.
So these were one style of reaction to the collapse of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. But they became far more oppressive than the Sultan had been.
So what you see now is a religious reaction against the nationalistic ideas, which are perceived as having been Western ideas imported to the Middle East. This outburst shows the use of religious sentiment as the motivating force attempting to go back to a religious identity, even though nation-states still exist.
One of the ways it is being developed is that a number ...
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You may think donuts pair best with coffee, but I would challenge you to think even sweeter. Join poets Lynnell Edwards and Sean Patrick Hill for a deliciously free reading at Java Brewing Company tonight at 7:30pm.
Poetry doesn't always need to be airy-fairy (and if you read any at all, you'll know it usually isn't in real life). National Poetry Slam champion, Anis Mojgani will bring his flow of words center stage as part of UofL's Axton Reading Series, featured as a keynote speaker tomorrow, Saturday, October 13th, at this Writer's Block Festival.
Bundle up, kids – it's time to head out! The kick off to this year's Writer's Block Festival is at hand; stir up the pot as the InKY Reading Series launches the literary weekend with writers Maurice Manning and Crystal Wilkinson at The Bard's Town.
Cooler weather calls for rich words. Drop by Carmichael's Bookstore tonight, Wednesday, October 10th, as local poets Maureen Morehead and Sue Terry Driskell present their newest literary releases at 7pm.
The poet returns to her alma mater this upcoming Thursday, September 27th, as part of the University of Louisville's Axton Reading Series. Join Maureen Morehead at 7:30pm for a free reading of well-lauded poetics.
Louisville is never lacking in the poetry department. Kick off the first official day of Autumn with some poetic license at A Reader's Corner Bookstore this Saturday, September 22nd, at 5:30pm.
Sweater weather is around the corner, and the summer hiatus is over. Don your best boots, embrace a longer night sky and head out to The Bard's Town this evening, Friday, September 14th, as Louisville Literary Arts launches its fall season of the InKY Reading Series with writers Kirby Gann and Dan Rosenberg, as well as the Savage Rose Theatre Company.
Oh man! Has it really been a whole month since we've talked about poetry pants? Zip those suckers up and let's ride! Tonight, Monday, August 27th, Sarabande Books will host poets Mark Yakich and Andrea Cohen as part of this month's 21c Reading Series.
The Red Penguins strike again! The Sarabande Books hosts another round of poets at tonight's 21c Reading Series. The words will flow this evening starting at 7:30pm.
Dust off those poetry pants (although summery shorts are now also acceptable) and hold pinkies aloft. This month's 21c Reading Series will feature poets Matt Bell and Wayne Miller tonight, Monday, June 25th at 7:30pm.
The state's largest reading series, featuring dozens of contemporary talents, will be held Saturday, May19th through Friday, May 25th.
It's that time again! If it's not already a regular on your outing radar, it should be. Check out the words of writers Charlotte Pence and Adam Prince as part of the InKY Reading Series at The Bard's Town tomorrow, Friday, May 11th, at 8pm.
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In violent weekend, at least 40 people shot in Chicago
An 11-year-girl was shot and killed during a slumber party as violence struck Chicago over the weekend, local media outlets reported on Sunday.
At least 40 people were shot, and four killed, in weekend violence in the third-largest U.S. city, the NBC affiliate in Chicago reported.
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