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Well, looks like the World Series isn't going to be "Texas vs. Massachussetts." Probably for the best. ;) (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 10/22/2004 5:43:05 AM
- We shale not speak of last nights game. - REB - 10/22/2004 2:17:39 PM
  - re: We shall not speak of last nights game. - ebnelson - 10/22/2004 2:57:48 PM
    - Clemens = Benedict Arnold - phil - 10/22/2004 4:59:39 PM

An engineering statistical analysis of the polls - phil - 10/22/2004 1:29:32 PM
- Propaganda is a subtle art - Gary - 10/22/2004 3:39:36 PM

See how preznit Bush has boosted the economy......... - Publius - 10/21/2004 2:49:23 PM
- can't blame the Resident for everything - - Daniel - 10/21/2004 4:52:19 PM
  - I've seen that "land use" concept... - Tom Brosz - 10/21/2004 10:56:14 PM
    - well, you didn't go into ANY detail - Daniel - 10/21/2004 11:57:49 PM
      - re: Detail - Tom Brosz - 10/22/2004 12:23:21 AM
        
        thanks - Daniel - 10/22/2004 2:05:26 AM
        
        Don't misunderstand. There are real issues to be concerned about... - Tom Brosz - 10/22/2004 3:17:07 AM
  - So since Australia votes conservative, it is their fault too? (n/t) - ebnelson - 10/21/2004 7:16:23 PM
    - totally irrelevant remark - voting patterns have nothing to do with it (n/t) - Daniel - 10/21/2004 11:16:49 PM
- Kind A Blows The Blood For Cheap Oil Arguemnt Totally Out Of The Water - Mark Eby - 10/21/2004 4:35:11 PM
  - Seems to be more money in expensive oil, doesn't it? - Bowser - 10/21/2004 5:02:38 PM
    - No, You Just Lie - Mark Eby - 10/21/2004 6:53:21 PM
      - Now, Mark. You got "manure" on your mustache. - Bowser - 10/22/2004 1:41:15 AM
        
        Bowser obsession with eating manure....not odd for a pup, I guess. - ebnelson - 10/22/2004 3:02:22 PM
      - re:What is the war for, after all? I don't understand it (n/t) - Raoul - 10/21/2004 7:15:42 PM
        
        As Bush said, and American policy since 1998 stated: - ebnelson - 10/21/2004 7:21:13 PM
        
        re: Ah yes, the inexistant WMDs - Raoul - 10/21/2004 7:58:40 PM
        
        So odd - ebnelson - 10/21/2004 8:03:58 PM
    - Oil is still TOO CHEAP. We need $100 per barrel oil! - David F Mayer - 10/21/2004 5:26:18 PM
      - Oil prices - Tom Brosz - 10/21/2004 11:08:10 PM
      - when we reach $100. per barrel oil ............... - Publius - 10/21/2004 9:06:56 PM
        
        Pump prices in Europe have been at that level for decades. - David F Mayer - 10/21/2004 11:26:47 PM
        
        When you compare Europe to US....... - Publius - 10/22/2004 1:26:04 PM
- And Kerry's solution is...... (n/t) - ebnelson - 10/21/2004 3:10:50 PM

By Any Means Necessary - Tom Brosz - 10/22/2004 3:56:14 AM
- The DNC manual advise the filing of false complaints. - ebnelson - 10/22/2004 3:00:22 PM
- tom, really you should think about......... - Publius - 10/22/2004 2:26:50 PM
- It's what got Bush appointed, after all. - Bowser - 10/22/2004 4:06:22 AM

Well, nowl "Report: Army may let company retain billions of dollars from Iraq work, despite auditors' questions." - Bowser - 10/22/2004 1:59:55 PM

Sinclair Fires Critic of Plan to Broadcast Anti-Kerry Film - Chris Vancil - 10/22/2004 8:21:27 AM

Now This Political Satire Sounds Funny - Mark Eby - 10/21/2004 3:21:23 PM
- re: Now This Political Satire Sounds Funny - FrankC - 10/21/2004 4:17:10 PM
  - Trivializing War Casualties? - Lindy - 10/22/2004 6:37:38 AM

US elections from Europe - Raoul - 10/21/2004 6:32:53 PM
- re: US elections from Europe - gbaikie - 10/21/2004 7:54:47 PM
  - re: US elections from Europe - LJ - 10/21/2004 8:02:05 PM
    - re: US elections from Europe - gbaikie - 10/22/2004 6:14:09 AM
- Baloney - Mark Eby - 10/21/2004 6:56:15 PM
  - re: Diplomacy - Raoul - 10/21/2004 7:13:43 PM
    - Kerry was supporting military action against Iraq since 1998. Which President are you suggesting? - ebnelson - 10/21/2004 7:18:53 PM
      - re: A world of difference - Raoul - 10/21/2004 7:50:03 PM
        
        Reality check - ebnelson - 10/21/2004 8:01:22 PM

Polls.... - R.L. - 10/22/2004 4:46:29 AM

Wiccans and PC Washingtonians hate Halloween - SDAI-Tech1 - 10/22/2004 3:45:30 AM

Why George Took Iraq... - Eric - 10/22/2004 12:36:22 AM
- Be sure to read the rest of the interview when adjusting your skepticism rheostat. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 10/22/2004 3:13:53 AM

Dan Rather Reporting: CBS news is projecting that based on early exit polling data in Florida that John Kerry is scoring a decisive victory over President Bush. - Scott Evil - 10/18/2004 9:04:08 PM
- Florida Democrat voters learning early on if there are any "problems" - E.P. Grondine - 10/19/2004 5:32:41 AM
- What will the left do if Bush wins re-election? They have protrayed him as an inhuman fiend. If he wins, what does that mean to them? Does it mean that the American people might disagree with that as… (n/t) - David F Mayer - 10/19/2004 12:44:22 AM
  - Probably less than the "right" will do if Kerry wins (n/t) - E.P. Grondine - 10/19/2004 5:34:36 AM
    - re: Probably less than the "right" will do if Kerry wins: Phooey. The right will just gripe for four years and put up a better candidate. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 10/22/2004 12:14:05 AM

14th Amendment - gbaikie - 10/21/2004 12:28:36 AM
- re: Amendment XII - Chris Vancil - 10/21/2004 10:57:52 PM
- Crap. Kerry IS legally qualified. I am still voting for Bush, but I would not wish to prevent the loyal opposition from voting for Kerry. Let the best man win. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 10/21/2004 2:59:36 PM
  - Qualified Politicians, according to Black Adder :) - REB - 10/21/2004 4:08:25 PM
- Sounds to me a lot like those people who can "prove" that the IRS is unconstitutional, and you don't have to legally pay taxes. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 10/21/2004 2:03:10 AM

A reminder of who we deal with: "It would be easier if I was a dictator." -George W. Bush - Chris Vancil - 10/17/2004 2:51:50 AM
- Again, the left can only hurt by misquoting him or lying, but to wreck Kerry, one has only to let him talk in his own words. (n/t) - ebnelson - 10/18/2004 6:38:17 PM
  - re: Hum...Bush has several times wish he was a dictator...where is the misquote, Ed? And like Bush does periodically put his foot in his own mouth. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 10/18/2004 10:06:11 PM
    - Context, Chris. YOu quote someone out of context, or change what they say, and it comes out really different. (n/t) - ebnelson - 10/19/2004 6:20:38 PM
      - re: Right. But, it wasn't quoted out of context it was paraphrased. Bush really wishes he could be dictator. This is a bit like his "ranch" with you isn't it. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 10/19/2004 9:06:15 PM
        
        A Paraphrase Is Note A Quote - Mark Eby - 10/21/2004 12:48:59 PM
        
        Not exactly, Mark - LJ - 10/21/2004 7:55:24 PM
        
        Oh, that's right. You can't think. Sorry, I forgot. (n/t) - ebnelson - 10/19/2004 10:49:18 PM
        
        re: Next you'll be singing loud with your fingers in your ears. How mature. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 10/20/2004 9:17:04 AM
        
        Yuo are the blithering idiot who can't tell the difference between 'rancher' and 'cowboy' (n/t) - ebnelson - 10/20/2004 5:07:12 PM
        
        re: Right Ed you go on believing any BS Bush hands you.. I have friends who are both cowboys and ranchers. BTW, you have something you herd if you have a ranch. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 10/21/2004 9:34:33 AM
        
        Deep thought for Chris V: Rancher and cowboy are not exclusive, just seperate. - ebnelson - 10/21/2004 3:18:45 PM
        
        re: Main Entry: [1]ranch - Chris Vancil - 10/21/2004 10:47:17 PM
- re: A reminder of who we deal with: "It would be easier if I was a dictator." -George W. Bush - Alan G. Archer - 10/17/2004 5:39:23 AM
  - re:Yes, Bush is a bit scary with the talk of him as dictator. Especially since he keeps saying he means what he says. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 10/17/2004 10:52:01 PM

Holy crap, Boston Red Sox win! - Tom Brosz - 10/21/2004 4:04:35 AM
- The Rocket is on the mound tonight for the Astro's - REB - 10/21/2004 6:11:05 PM
  - Clutch City Baseball - ebnelson - 10/21/2004 7:23:05 PM
    - Bush's Home State vs Kerry's Home State in the World Series - REB - 10/21/2004 7:41:49 PM
      - Seen/heard a couple of baseball/politics theories........ - Tony - 10/21/2004 7:51:41 PM
        
        Tough choices.......;^) (n/t) - ebnelson - 10/21/2004 8:06:12 PM
- Yup - DOnald - 10/21/2004 4:49:07 AM
  - Does this mean Nader's going to win the election? (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 10/21/2004 4:08:05 PM
    - re: Does this mean Nader's going to win the election? - Publius - 10/21/2004 9:10:23 PM
      - Libertarian - Tom Brosz - 10/21/2004 10:39:19 PM

Interesting article from 1994 that pre-warned of the consequences of putting preice caps on vaccinations - Scott Evil - 10/19/2004 5:02:01 PM
- Are you confusing child vaccines and flu vaccines? - Tony - 10/19/2004 5:56:20 PM
  - They all have to deal with the same market and legal problems. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 10/19/2004 6:32:16 PM
    - More here... - Tom Brosz - 10/19/2004 6:36:34 PM
      - Mandatory immunizations and government purchase - Mary Anne - 10/20/2004 12:45:38 PM
        
        re: Mandatory immunizations and government purchase - Tom Brosz - 10/20/2004 5:20:54 PM
        
        Probably about $50.00. In 1986. - Mary Anne - 10/20/2004 9:31:20 PM
        
        re: the government mandates that you wear clothes. Should it pay for them? - Scott Evil - 10/20/2004 2:28:59 PM
        
        No. But they aren't contagious and they don't kill, blind, deafen and cripple people, either. - Mary Anne - 10/20/2004 9:34:46 PM
        
        re: The government mandates sewage removal systems. Should it pay for them? - Scott Evil - 10/21/2004 2:10:19 PM
        
        Public health is in the government's interest, that's why. (n/t) - Mary Anne - 10/21/2004 10:21:39 PM
      - re: Makes you wonder...Is our legal system our darwinian curse? - Scott Evil - 10/19/2004 7:50:07 PM

Triangle of Death that awaits British troops - Chris Vancil - 10/20/2004 9:30:37 AM
- Is this like the tens of thousands of US invasion casualties predicted BEFORE the war? (n/t) - p - 10/20/2004 2:44:31 PM
  - looks like we're abut a tenth of the way there right now - E.P. Grondine - 10/21/2004 2:08:37 AM
    - note: causalties from the INVASION - p - 10/21/2004 5:54:32 PM

Imperialist Brit attempt to influence US poll fails - phil - 10/21/2004 12:22:51 PM
- time to chuck some tea into a harbour - Daniel - 10/21/2004 12:53:13 PM
  - Yes, but will I have to change my religion too? - Lindy - 10/21/2004 3:32:14 PM
  - Worse yet, they'd enforce their strange language on us - phil - 10/21/2004 2:51:20 PM
    - Tish tosh brit-wannabee (n/t) - Tony - 10/21/2004 4:11:32 PM
    - re:Tu parles! (n/t) - Raoul - 10/21/2004 4:09:26 PM

DIEBOLD Voting Machine Accuracy - Lindy - 10/21/2004 2:22:01 AM
- More drivel. Since you have no idea of how machines are qualified, set up, and validated by election workers, you are talking through your hat. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 10/21/2004 2:57:49 PM
- Diebold Employed At Least Five Convicted Felons In Management Positions - Jack Herer - 10/21/2004 12:48:22 PM
  - Convicted Felons In Management Positions? - Lindy - 10/21/2004 3:29:22 PM
  - Yes, don't bother to vote Jack-O, Resistance Is Futile - phil - 10/21/2004 2:53:15 PM
- And so it begins... (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 10/21/2004 2:50:38 AM
  - The other side of the debate... - Tom Brosz - 10/21/2004 2:54:39 AM

Egyptian threatens to attack Los Angeles - Scott Evil - 10/20/2004 9:27:23 PM
- re: Egyptian threatens to attack Los Angeles - Art Martin - 10/21/2004 3:29:05 PM
- re: Egyptian threatens to attack Los Angeles and Miami Beach - Publius - 10/21/2004 2:02:16 PM
- Yeah, they really hate Israel - E.P. Grondine - 10/21/2004 1:47:41 AM
- re: Egyptian threatens to attack Los Angeles - gbaikie - 10/20/2004 10:06:13 PM
  - re: Egyptian threatens to attack Los Angeles - LJ - 10/20/2004 10:40:40 PM
    - re: Egyptian threatens to attack Los Angeles - gbaikie - 10/20/2004 11:42:15 PM

Neither W Bush nor Kerry have any idea how to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (n/t) - E.P. Grondine - 10/20/2004 2:49:03 PM
- Nor do you (n/t) - p - 10/20/2004 3:09:55 PM
  - Best I can come up with is a massive UN deployment to the West Bank and Gaza - Do you have anything? - E.P. Grondine - 10/21/2004 2:01:57 AM
    - Yes, the UN has been SO effective under fire - p - 10/21/2004 3:13:32 AM
      - Uhhh, p, what happens when it goes the other way? - E.P. Grondine - 10/21/2004 2:09:59 PM
        
        re: Uhhh, p, what happens when it goes the other way? - p - 10/21/2004 3:04:55 PM
  - Yeah but EP isn't running for President (n/t) - LJ - 10/20/2004 3:50:02 PM
    - I Like Ike - E.P. Grondine - 10/21/2004 2:04:44 AM
    - Village idiots for President? (n/t) - Let's vote for a ham sandwich - 10/20/2004 4:13:44 PM
      - Vodka gimlet and steak dinner (n/t) - would be the better - 10/21/2004 2:05:54 AM

Crack for votes - FrankC - 10/19/2004 7:20:00 PM
- Excuse me, but.... - Donald - 10/19/2004 7:33:05 PM
  - Sorry Don... - FrankC - 10/19/2004 7:53:41 PM
    - You should be Frank - Donald - 10/20/2004 2:58:57 AM
      - For a guy who has falsely accused Pres. Bush of manufacturing evidence to take that level of skepticism about this is......entertaining (n/t) - ebnelson - 10/20/2004 5:08:53 PM
      - Good God. - Tom Brosz - 10/20/2004 3:14:24 AM
        
        re: Good God. - Donald - 10/20/2004 3:30:13 AM
        
        re: Good God. - McFly - 10/20/2004 1:36:45 PM
        
        I see the situation, but don't understand what the problem is... - Publius - 10/21/2004 2:20:12 PM
        
        I didn't know... - Donald - 10/20/2004 2:02:09 PM
        
        Who said anything about smoking? - McFly - 10/20/2004 4:13:39 PM

The back-door draft - Chris Vancil - 10/19/2004 7:40:49 AM
- Extending enlistments is not a draft. Repeating lies is all dems have left. - ebnelson - 10/19/2004 3:23:54 PM
  - re:Repeating lies didn't work Bush won't be using the technique. But, the term 'back door draft' is used by the troops. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 10/19/2004 8:58:49 PM
  - re: I know somebody who is about to get out... - Scott Evil - 10/19/2004 5:30:05 PM
    - This Is A Change For Chris - Mark Eby - 10/21/2004 12:54:28 PM
    - The democrats are probably behind getting the reservists in troublele - ebnelson - 10/19/2004 6:18:59 PM
      - re: You go a head and use those old lies that the opposition causes desertion not the theater and equipment, Ed. I'm sure you can make lemonade out of your lemons it just won't sell except in your Bu… (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 10/20/2004 2:14:02 PM

Afghanistan Total: 7,029,148 - 61% of Registered Voters - gbaikie - 10/21/2004 12:00:20 PM

Women training in Iraq - Tom Brosz - 10/20/2004 9:22:51 PM
- God made big men and little men, and women as well. But Mr Colt made them all EQUAL. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 10/20/2004 9:41:53 PM

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