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Funny, but I wish people would understand that whether=/=climate. Now if these sorts of storms were happening regularly, at a higher frequency than ever before, then it would be a better question to ask. But that's probably just me nit-picking again.
Homosexuality is the #1 cause of gay marriage.
kronk wrote: Every pizza is a personal sized pizza if you try hard enough and believe in yourself.
sebster wrote: Yes, indeed. What a terrible piece of cultural imperialism it is for me to say that a country shouldn't murder its own citizens
BaronIveagh wrote: Basically they went from a carrot and stick to a smaller carrot and flanged mace.
Co'tor Shas wrote: Funny, but I wish people would understand that whether=/=climate. Now if these sorts of storms were happening regularly, at a higher frequency than ever before, then it would be a better question to ask. But that's probably just me nit-picking again.
Except this weather is part of a trend of heavy rain events in the South-Central US. There is also a rather nasty El Niño brewing and record-breaking highs of ocean surface temperatures, both things that heavily contribute to increase moisture. Droughts and floods occur naturally in Texas, but precipitation is becoming more variable; in the state, the heaviest rainfalls have increased more than 16 percent over the long-term average. That isn't say that climate change is causing these storms, but more that it's making the storms much worse than they otherwise would be, which is a predicted outcome.
d-usa wrote: "When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
Sen. Bernie Sanders' Essay: Women 'Fantasize About Being Raped'
In a 1972 essay, presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) opined that men fantasized about women being abused. He also claimed that women fantasized about being gang raped.
In an article entitled "Men-And-Women," published in an alternative newspaper called the "Vermont Freeman" Sanders shared his thoughts on male and female sexuality in ways that would cause a media firestorm if it had been penned by any current GOP candidate. Even one with as little chance at grabbing his party's nomination as Sanders currently has.
"A man goes home and masturbates his typical fantasy," wrote Sanders. "A woman on her knees. A woman tied up. A woman abused."
Sanders didn't specify as to how he had gained such a deep understanding of the male psyche.
In terms of his understanding of female sexual fantasies, Sanders provided similar insight.
"A woman enjoys intercourse with her man--as she fantasizes about being raped by 3 men simultaneously."
Click to Tweet
It is unclear where Sanders acquired his early expertise on male and female sexual desires. But what is clear is that had Ted Cruz or Rick Santorum wrote something along these lines--even 40 years ago--the media wouldn't stop talking about it for weeks.
Perhaps Sanders gets a pass due to his early work at a psychiatric hospital (No, he wasn't a patient.) or his associations with radical hippies in the early 60's. But what is even more astounding is that the opinion piece was written after sanders had stepped into the political fray.
In 1971 Sanders launched his first bid for Senate in the first of four losing campaigns for US Senate and governor. And it appears his platform hasn't changed much since then.
Sanders advocated ending the war in Vietnam, a guaranteed minimum wage, tougher corporate regulations, and legalizing all drugs. Some other radical proposals endorsed by Sanders included an end to compulsory education and the widening of interstate highways to allow cars to more easily pull over to pick up hitchhikers.
Today, Sander's views may not mirror the ideas that he floated in his early foray into politics. But even so, shouldn't someone in the media ask him about his early views on sexuality?
After all, his path to victory may be non-existent, but the guy is a U.S.senator.
Perhaps he can get some advice from Todd Akin on how to answer these questions if he's ever called on to explain these past statements.
I'm wondering if the media will treat the Democrat the say way as they did over Todd Atkin's comment?
But what is clear is that had Ted Cruz or Rick Santorum wrote something along these lines--even 40 years ago--the media wouldn't stop talking about it for weeks.
I'm pretty sure "the media" wouldn't have to dig up opinions about sexuality that were expressed 40 years ago regarding Cruz or Santorum.
Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
But what is clear is that had Ted Cruz or Rick Santorum wrote something along these lines--even 40 years ago--the media wouldn't stop talking about it for weeks.
I'm pretty sure "the media" wouldn't have to dig up opinions about sexuality that were expressed 40 years ago regarding Cruz or Santorum.
Look here... a comedian!
Good one.
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
What is the point? Right now your position seems to be a mixture of "Democrats are bad!" and "Conservatives are persecuted!". The first is opinion, but the second is just wrong.
I'm going to respond by using their own rules to ensure they get the same medicine.
Sure, I'm willing to take the high road, as long as it's reciprocated.... but, is it ever likely ever to happen?
You take the high road and I'll take the...subterranean mining machine. To the core!
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
That the only way to stop this nonsense of raking politicians over hot coals for some stupid gak said in their formative years is to teach your political adversaries the error of their ways... by giving them a dose of their own medicine, repeatedly, until they tire of it.
Ie, "If you get hit... punch back twice as hard"
It's gutter politics... and we really should ABSTAIN from this as a regular practice. But there is simply nothing wrong with turning their tactics back on them when the purpose is not merely to smear the way they do, but to rub their noses in their own gak so they may learn to appreciate how badly it stinks.
So... do I wish we can get down to brass tacks and have meaningful debates? Absolutely.
Frankly, opponents to Sanders don't need to do this since he's an admitted, raging Socialist with favorable views on the Soviets in his adult years. He's a side-show meant to give HRC a little breathing room.
That the only way to stop this nonsense of raking politicians over hot coals for some stupid gak said in their formative years is to teach your political adversaries the error of their ways...
How often have politicians, of any brand, been raked over the coals due to things they said in their "formative years"?
That the only way to stop this nonsense of raking politicians over hot coals for some stupid gak said in their formative years is to teach your political adversaries the error of their ways...
How often have politicians, of any brand, been raked over the coals due to things they said in their "formative years"?
Romeny, most recently. (teenage hazing)
Perry. (then painted N word on his family's property)
Hmmm yet recently all the major GOP candidates had pics they took with child molester Duggar surface and they are recent pics. Duggar also backs these candidates so I will leave that here to discuss
I noted the tax rates discussion was ignored
Seems a shame that the shape of political discourse is shaped around such little digs and NOT on actual issues. I guess dealing with
Unequal ad unbalanced taxation rates
infrastructure
Military over spending
wars waged that are not needed.
Income inequality
Corporate domination of our government
Wallstreet power
Super sized banks that claim they are "too big to fail"
trade bills that send jobs away
tuition insanity
wages
jobs period
social safety net cuts
corporate welfare
and other major issues are too dry for most, so instead we nit pick at the things the media wants like any insulting ideas Bernie has about Hilary, or other silliness that is more along the lines of simple character assassination
(However as a man who voted against helping after Hurricane Sandy now wanting to get massive fed help for texas makes Cruz look like a hypocrite in the here and now)
I will also drop this bombshell, for all the folks worried about "socialists" Based on the bible, Jesus was a "Socialist"
Socialism was actually started in America, based on Christ, by a priest ad his writer brother. Marx just simply went with removing the christian aspect out of socialism/communism.
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"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
You act like Conservatives don't do the same thing Whembly...However the dirt dug up about conservatives tends to be more relevant than that of liberals.
Case in pont...both ones you were arguing about. Walker did link the abortion ultrasound with his childrens' pictutes as a 'why are they even complaing about it' bit. Obama 'you didn't build that' had to be taken increadibly out of context to get the outrage. The GOP candidate stuck his foot in his mouth whem talking about potential legislation. Sanders remarks ate 40 years old and we know wouldn't reflect legislation he would want to pass.
Sen. Bernie Sanders' Essay: Women 'Fantasize About Being Raped'
In a 1972 essay, presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) opined that men fantasized about women being abused. He also claimed that women fantasized about being gang raped.
In an article entitled "Men-And-Women," published in an alternative newspaper called the "Vermont Freeman" Sanders shared his thoughts on male and female sexuality in ways that would cause a media firestorm if it had been penned by any current GOP candidate. Even one with as little chance at grabbing his party's nomination as Sanders currently has.
"A man goes home and masturbates his typical fantasy," wrote Sanders. "A woman on her knees. A woman tied up. A woman abused."
Sanders didn't specify as to how he had gained such a deep understanding of the male psyche.
In terms of his understanding of female sexual fantasies, Sanders provided similar insight.
"A woman enjoys intercourse with her man--as she fantasizes about being raped by 3 men simultaneously."
Click to Tweet
It is unclear where Sanders acquired his early expertise on male and female sexual desires. But what is clear is that had Ted Cruz or Rick Santorum wrote something along these lines--even 40 years ago--the media wouldn't stop talking about it for weeks.
Perhaps Sanders gets a pass due to his early work at a psychiatric hospital (No, he wasn't a patient.) or his associations with radical hippies in the early 60's. But what is even more astounding is that the opinion piece was written after sanders had stepped into the political fray.
In 1971 Sanders launched his first bid for Senate in the first of four losing campaigns for US Senate and governor. And it appears his platform hasn't changed much since then.
Sanders advocated ending the war in Vietnam, a guaranteed minimum wage, tougher corporate regulations, and legalizing all drugs. Some other radical proposals endorsed by Sanders included an end to compulsory education and the widening of interstate highways to allow cars to more easily pull over to pick up hitchhikers.
Today, Sander's views may not mirror the ideas that he floated in his early foray into politics. But even so, shouldn't someone in the media ask him about his early views on sexuality?
After all, his path to victory may be non-existent, but the guy is a U.S.senator.
Perhaps he can get some advice from Todd Akin on how to answer these questions if he's ever called on to explain these past statements.
I'm wondering if the media will treat the Democrat the say way as they did over Todd Atkin's comment?
Not holding my breath...
I'm not exactly sure I would say Sanders is completely wrong. The existence of BDSM and the porn that goes with it would seem to lend support to his statement. That doesn't necessarily make it "right," but everybody's got their kinks?
"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks
Sen. Bernie Sanders' Essay: Women 'Fantasize About Being Raped'
In a 1972 essay, presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) opined that men fantasized about women being abused. He also claimed that women fantasized about being gang raped.
In an article entitled "Men-And-Women," published in an alternative newspaper called the "Vermont Freeman" Sanders shared his thoughts on male and female sexuality in ways that would cause a media firestorm if it had been penned by any current GOP candidate. Even one with as little chance at grabbing his party's nomination as Sanders currently has.
"A man goes home and masturbates his typical fantasy," wrote Sanders. "A woman on her knees. A woman tied up. A woman abused."
Sanders didn't specify as to how he had gained such a deep understanding of the male psyche.
In terms of his understanding of female sexual fantasies, Sanders provided similar insight.
"A woman enjoys intercourse with her man--as she fantasizes about being raped by 3 men simultaneously."
Click to Tweet
It is unclear where Sanders acquired his early expertise on male and female sexual desires. But what is clear is that had Ted Cruz or Rick Santorum wrote something along these lines--even 40 years ago--the media wouldn't stop talking about it for weeks.
Perhaps Sanders gets a pass due to his early work at a psychiatric hospital (No, he wasn't a patient.) or his associations with radical hippies in the early 60's. But what is even more astounding is that the opinion piece was written after sanders had stepped into the political fray.
In 1971 Sanders launched his first bid for Senate in the first of four losing campaigns for US Senate and governor. And it appears his platform hasn't changed much since then.
Sanders advocated ending the war in Vietnam, a guaranteed minimum wage, tougher corporate regulations, and legalizing all drugs. Some other radical proposals endorsed by Sanders included an end to compulsory education and the widening of interstate highways to allow cars to more easily pull over to pick up hitchhikers.
Today, Sander's views may not mirror the ideas that he floated in his early foray into politics. But even so, shouldn't someone in the media ask him about his early views on sexuality?
After all, his path to victory may be non-existent, but the guy is a U.S.senator.
Perhaps he can get some advice from Todd Akin on how to answer these questions if he's ever called on to explain these past statements.
I'm wondering if the media will treat the Democrat the say way as they did over Todd Atkin's comment?
Not holding my breath...
I'm not exactly sure I would say Sanders is completely wrong. The existence of BDSM and the porn that goes with it would seem to lend support to his statement. That doesn't necessarily make it "right," but everybody's got their kinks?
That essay really ain't that horrible for a college piece...
It's very much a classical femanist, "break the stereotype" paper.
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whembly wrote: And deflecting a question isn't a great sign that you're on sound grounds either.
Are you really trying to use that as criticism?
Pot. Meet kettle.
EDIT: Let's try it again, with more recent events...
Mitt Romney was too old, now the Republican candidates are too young.
Mitt Romney was too rich, now the Republican candidates are too middle-class.
Todd Akin said a stupid thing for which all Republicans everywhere must answer. Denny Hastert did an embarrassing thing (possibly illegal) for which all Republicans everywhere must answer.
But apparently it is ridiculous to expect any Democrat to justify their vote for war in Iraq, or where their foundations get money, or even say what they think about Hillary Clinton’s record and finances, and of course it would be absolutely absurd to bother them about something Bernie Sanders wrote 40 years ago, especially since they’re so busy asking Republicans to defend how Mitt Romney packed his dog and gave hazings in high school and if whether or not they approve of his car elevator?
Do I have that about right?
I'm mean, Demcrats are all angels here right? Looking out for the masses?
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I own up to everything I am accused of when the accusation is fair, but in this case it is not. As I have pointed out several times you deliberately avoid questions when they are posed to you. I will not speculate as to why that is, but it does happen. Indeed, you're doing it now.
Todd Akin said a stupid thing for which all Republicans everywhere must answer. Denny Hastert did an embarrassing thing (possibly illegal) for which all Republicans everywhere must answer.
Neither of those things are true. Akin openly expressed an opinion which is reflected in the behavior of US conservatives, and Hastert likely broke the law but no one really cares about that; certainly not Republicans.
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Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
