Ther's a lot here to think about. One small point though - maybe it is as simple as 'democracy is democracy', but when was the last time a non-millionaire became president of the USA?
Tremendous blog, Pranay. I must admit that sometimes I wonder why I bother visiting JoeUser, given the frequency with which many of its contributors tend to shy away from original thought in favour of beating exceedingly tired old left-right political drums. (There, that'll earn me popularity!) But then something like your post comes along. In response to your point, and at risk of lighting the blue touchpaper here, dare I suggest that some
'Granted. And so you disavow him? Good. But do so vociferously! Otherwise, others will think this is you.' Surely that's their problem?
'New Technology? Why everything past grass huts and horse and buggies. They want to roll back technology and erradicate it completely so we can live in pristine squalor like our caveman dwelling ancestors did. Dont beleive me? Read "Earth in the Balance" by none other than Al Gore.' I was replying to the claim in your original post that this Greg Ferrando was somehow both representative of and speaking for the Left. I didn't realise I was
'But they are not fanatics like other parts of the Middle East.' Ah, don't you just love those irregular verbs ... I am passionate / you are fanatical I am free-thinking / you are traitorous ... and nouns: I am a believer / you are a zealot I am a freedom fighter / you are a terrorist etc.
1) 'Enviromental whackos hate conservatives even when they support the whacko agenda. So whether this guy is mongolian or Tibetan or what, he is a Lefty in the US. I will ignore your obvious ignorance this time.' Very clever, Dr. Guy. Lefty -> Whacko -> Lefty. A cute little cyclic sleight of hand that demonstrates nothing but paranoia and / or desperation on your part. 2) 'They are branding all of you as a bunch of kooks.' I am doubtle
'Do you attribute the devastation there to divine retribution also?' Oh, but you DO! My humble apologies, Marvin - I have just read a few of your earlier blogs, and now I know where you are coming from. All that remains is for you to go back there.
On one hand: 'Expect a lot more of these kind of events in these end times.' And on the other: 'We must move as quickly as possible with international aid and such to help the suffering millions in the aftermath.' But Marvin, isn't that working directly against God's plan? In answer to your question: no - you're not a prophet. You're actually the guy in the cartoons wearing the 'The end is nigh' billboard, and you recently got
'God has run out of patience with the sinning masses of California. / Does God have to kill every man, woman and child in the state like he did the sinners of Sodom?' Marvin, given the current state of affairs around the globe - think Indonesia and Sri Lanka in particular (or do you attribute the devastation there to divine retribution also?) - then your God has a most peculiar set of priorities. If this is how your God sees the world, then He
'Not surprisingly, most of the worst ones are from left wingers.' Hmm. This is an explicitly right-wing site, so you're absolutely right to say 'not surprisingly'. Nevertheless, among the 'contributors' to the list are one of Rupert Murdoch's journalists from 'The Times', a Baptist church, even somebody from the Ayn Rand Institute. Somehow I'd hardly expect that lot to be manning the barricades come the day of the Socialist revolution. Or perh
I can't tell the F-in difference between an Aussie and a British accent. While none are infallible indicators, here are a few words to listen out for to help you decide: 1. KNOWN (One syllable, Brit / Two syllables, Aussie.) 2. YOGHURT (First syllable rhymes with 'hog', Brit / First syllable rhymes
No, it's not just you kingbee, I had a good guffaw at that one! You should learn to distinguish the British and Australian accents. It really isn't that hard. British accents are not limited to Cockney, upper-class twit or Mancunian (Daphne in Frasier). Now, as someone who spent some 10 years livi
It's painfully obvious that you're insanely jealous of our form of government. Deal with it. It may not be perfect, but we're a lot better off now than we were when "His Majesty" was running things. As an impartial observer, this simply illustrates to me the fundamental difference between the two cultures
I'm afraid you miss my point. I'm not bothered where you choose to imagine yourself situated on the political landscape. I am simply pointing out that you claim the right to disagree with those who stick you in a particular pigeon hole, but deny that same right to Manopeace.
In your very first blog. Eastern Diamondback, I note that you say this: 'Most people would label me a staunch conservative. But I respectfully disagree with them.' However, when Manopeace argues: 'I am not a communist. Continuing to call me one will not turn me into one.' You respond: 'Living in denial doesn't make the duck a swan.' Just to stick with the ornithological analogy for a moment, isn't this a case of what's
For all those that thought Saddam was being good. Who exactly are 'all those' purported to have said this?
'And according to John Howard, if the ALP wins Government, Australia will become a third world country, Saddam Hussein will escape prison and invade Australia, and all schools and hospitals will close down because we can’t afford them.' I'm predicting significant 'progress' on 2 out of 3 of John Howard's predictions, despite (well, actually because of) John Howard's coalition having been returned for a 4th term. Prepare to watch the continui
And you confirm one of MY beliefs, Draginol - that personal invective is more often than not the first sign of a redundant argument. Signing off in consequence.
Ah, the American dream ... work hard, and one day the world will be your oyster. No doubt it happens on occasion, as apparently in your case, Draginol. Perhaps you're even right - although I suspect it is stretching the argument beyond the bounds of reason - when you say that ANYONE can do it. However, not EVERYONE can do it. I think this is an important difference. It is simply not true that those who work hard become successful as a matter of course.
POOR KERRY.. A BILLIONAIRE While George W Bush is what ... poverty-stricken? it seems to me that absolutely anyone can get elected president of the USA, just so long as they've got more cash with which to oil the political machinery than the vast majority of the population can even imagine. Funny thing, mod
Steady on, it was a civil question. I still have no idea what 'the Queen of England' has to do with it.
'The war in terror necessarily included the heart of Arabia, especially Saddam; inarguably, a despicable tyrant, bent on America's destruction; were he in power today, I'm sure would be having tea with the Queen of England. ' Not quite sure what you're driving at here, hitparade - what exactly do you mean?
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I submit, couchman. You won me over with your superior argument. Bye!
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You miss the point completely, couchman. I was responding to the accusation that my comment was 'emotional'. From your reply, it appears that it's okay to be as emotional as one likes, as long as one's opinion is the 'right' one. 'goverment'? 'lets'? 'publiclly'? 'basiclly'? 'publiclly' (again)? 'oppresiveness'? 'succeede'? 'hypocrits'? 'Cubas'? 'doesnt'? Wow! The American education system has let you down badly, couchman. Nothing else in your
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First, let's take a look at the kind of LANGUAGE this article uses ... 'Moore's callousness' ... 'outrageous' ... 'blowhard exposing of "evil" ... 'the brilliant Ray Bradbury' ... 'not qualified to address our issues' ... 'impose his diatribe' ... 'mindless and greedy distributors' ... 'the clamour of Moore's vapid bitching' ... And then couchman contributes 'useful idiots of the left' ... 'tools of the Mullah government' ... 'half-baked opins ar