2008 General Election Discussion Thread

[longshot7]

Is this comparable to being a member of a black nationalist church for 20 years?

 

Not when your campaign slogan is "Country First" and she doesn't want to be a part of this country.

[HuskyCaucasian]

Definitely not, because the AIP stuff is fabricated left wing nonsense.

 

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/john-stephens...ce-party-are-fa

They were close, but had the wrong Palin..

Todd Palin, husband of Sarah, was a member of the secessionist Alaska Independence Party from 1995 through 2002. That's the information we just got from the Alaska Division of elections.

 

Probably not coincidentally, 2002 was the first time Sarah Palin ran for statewide office in Alaska.

[NorthSideSox72]

Definitely not, because the AIP stuff is fabricated left wing nonsense.

 

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/john-stephens...ce-party-are-fa

The fact that she was a registered GOP'er does not mean she wasn't part of the AIP.

 

But, I am now curious as to whether or not this is true. I guess we'll wait for that to shake out.

 

[bmags]

zing boom bam

[FlaSoxxJim]

Jake Blues, Elwood Blues, and Sara Palin all know a Mission From Gawd when they sees one.

 

From Palin's June 8th address to the graduating class of commission students at the Wasilla Assembly of God church:

 

"Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [u.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God. That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God’s plan."

 

During that speech, Palin also promoted a $30-billion natural gas pipeline project as yet more of Gawd's Great Plan:

 

“God’s will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built.”

 

Sweet Jeebus.

[mr_genius]

The fact that she was a registered GOP'er does not mean she wasn't part of the AIP.

 

But, I am now curious as to whether or not this is true. I guess we'll wait for that to shake out.

 

Who cares if it's true, just run with it!

 

MSM 08' woot

[NorthSideSox72]

Who cares if it's true, just run with it!

 

MSM 08' woot

Seriously, do you have anything other than this schtick right now?

 

[mr_genius]

Seriously, do you have anything other than this schtick right now?

 

The media coverage has been historic (in a bad way unfortunately) and it deserves ridicule.

 

And honestly, the whole snarky Obamatron schtick is everywhere on these forums, your 'disapproval' of my posts is somewhat suspect. If you don't like my posts put me on ignore or whatever.

Edited September 2, 2008 by mr_genius

[KipWellsFan]

Just think... if the media was fair the Republicans would never lose, and the Palin pick would be viewed positively...

[mr_genius]

Just think... if the media was fair the Republicans would never lose, and the Palin pick would be viewed positively...

 

nope.nope. no sarcasm allowed KipWellsFan.

[jackie hayes]

Yes, but if he had a different argument, you'd be complaining about that too. (That assertion is so blatantly obvious that to deny it or demand evidence would only be further proof of your foaming-at-the-mouth bias.) So it really doesn't matter what is actually said, because it's all your fault anyway.

 

The media coverage has been historic (in a bad way unfortunately) and it deserves ridicule.

 

And honestly, the whole snarky Obamatron schtick is everywhere on these forums, your 'disapproval' of my posts is somewhat suspect. If you don't like my posts put me on ignore or whatever.

 

Are you always this funny?

[mr_genius]

Are you always this funny?

 

Are your retorts always this well thought out and relevant?

 

edit: oh, thanks for proving my point with your post.

Edited September 2, 2008 by mr_genius

[NorthSideSox72]

The media coverage has been historic (in a bad way unfortunately) and it deserves ridicule.

 

And honestly, the whole snarky Obamatron schtick is everywhere on these forums, your 'disapproval' of my posts is somewhat suspect. If you don't like my posts put me on ignore or whatever.

Not sure if you've noticed through your red-colored glasses, but ask AHB how I've been responding to some of his posts as well. My 'disapproval' of your posts is just me pointing out that your posts are basically all one, long, repeater of the same theme now. Yes, I realize other posters are the same. Do you want to emulate them?

 

Seriously folks, the past week or two this forum has been uglier than usual. Can we get to some decent discussion here?

 

Oh, and, being a Mod/Admin in this forum, I can't really put anyone on ignore. I have to read all the Obama worship AND The GOP victim plays.

 

[jackie hayes]

Are your retorts always this well thought out and relevant?

You forgot to say something about the MSM. I didn't see any spittle. 2 demerits.

[mr_genius]

Not sure if you've noticed through your red-colored glasses, but ask AHB how I've been responding to some of his posts as well. My 'disapproval' of your posts is just me pointing out that your posts are basically all one, long, repeater of the same theme now. Yes, I realize other posters are the same. Do you want to emulate them?

 

Just going along with the atmosphere of the board. Whats the point getting into a discussion when any decent post will have 12 instant snark pro-Dem posts? I was going to commend you on your blue tinted glasses and note how stylish they are. But telling a poster they have tinted glasses and only see things from one perspective is what we are trying to avoid, correct?

 

Seriously folks, the past week or two this forum has been uglier than usual. Can we get to some decent discussion here?

 

Ok, I can go along with that. We'll see how long any sense of civility will last.

[mr_genius]

You forgot to say something about the MSM. I didn't see any spittle. 2 demerits.

 

the MSM is pro-Dem.

 

please remove at least 1 demerit.

[DukeNukeEm]

Have the words "Mainstream Media" become cliched yet? If not, when will they?

 

Seriously, everybody b****es constantly about the media this and the media that. Unless they are blatantly irresponsible just the shut the hell up about it.

Edited September 2, 2008 by DukeNukeEm

[lostfan]

Have the words "Mainstream Media" become cliched yet? If not, when will they?

 

Seriously, everybody b****es constantly about the media this and the media that. Unless they are blatantly irresponsible just the shut the hell up about it.

That was a little unnecessary.

[mr_genius]

We'll see how long any sense of civility will last.

 

answer = 5 minutes, 0 posts.

[DukeNukeEm]

answer = 5 minutes, 0 posts.

Sorry, my bad... go back to making the same post every 5 minutes.

 

Just so you know, the bigger issue you make of the MSM the more you turn into this giant albatross. Maybe if you just took it off the pedestal it has been placed on there wouldn't be the same giant fuss over 24 hour news networks.

[DrunkBomber]

Have the words "Mainstream Media" become cliched yet? If not, when will they?

 

Seriously, everybody b****es constantly about the media this and the media that. Unless they are blatantly irresponsible just the shut the hell up about it.

Not everyone is b****ing about it because half the country is reaping the benefits. I know myself, and a few others on here will absolutely contest it is blatant irresponsibility, especially in an election of this magnitude.

[mr_genius]

Sorry, my bad... go back to making the same post every 5 minutes.

 

there we go, another great post.

[DukeNukeEm]

Not everyone is b****ing about it because half the country is reaping the benefits. I know myself, and a few others on here will absolutely contest it is blatant irresponsibility, especially in an election of this magnitude.

As opposed to the beacon of responsibility that is the Non-Mainstream Media? If people relied on blogs Barack Obama would be a Muslim terrorist who hates America.

[bmags]

Not everyone is b****ing about it because half the country is reaping the benefits. I know myself, and a few others on here will absolutely contest it is blatant irresponsibility, especially in an election of this magnitude.

 

I guarantee you if Pawlenty was picked, none of this would be happening. He was a common name who ran a good state and had known opinions on a national stage. McCain opened pandora's box. This isn't bad journalism, this is what you'd expect. She made no real opinions in her first speech. When everyone is going "who the hell is this person" you can't blame people for going up to find who the hell she is. So this great pick is completely overshadowing the GOP convention that was already overshadowed by a hurricane.

 

but it's the liberal media, this tried and true argument that you mr. genius feels in his gut but can rarely prove.

 

You're right, this has been a poor election coverage year...by the AP. They've been the worst. The AP's story was a one source tidbit from McCain's head of vetting, when the rest of the newspapers in their country not run by Fornier are all saying the same thing "we didn't know". If McCain did know, why the inconsistent answers? Why?

[mr_genius]

but it's the liberal media, this tried and true argument that you mr. genius feels in his gut but can rarely prove.

 

 

Honestly, there really is no convincing you of any bias, so as far as you are concerned nothing could ever be proven as far as a media bias. You think the NY Times is a complete unbiased news source. I'm not trying to insult you, I just think you have a very skewed view of what is appropriate or fair journalism.

 

but I will spare you any further posts on the media for a while, as i understand it is pissing people off and getting very redundant.

Edited September 2, 2008 by mr_genius