Hard-core conservative Cal Thomas writes about current government spending

[BobbyBlueChip]

as i said a few times...some issues i lean towards the conservative side 7 some towards the more liberal side....

I understand that the quote feature can be intimidating and, for the most part, not useful in non-message board communication.

But the {Shift} keys been around since the typewriter, AR.

kosar, I'm just sick of having to wait for people to use the CC/ATM feature that takes 3 minutes minimum. If you're not in the self-serve portion of the store, then let the employees who are paid to be there, who are there more often, take control of the ENTIRE transaction: scan, bag, and take the money

 

[AR182]

bbc....

if you have time.....give me the ateps on how to use the quote feature...i would appreciate it....

 

[BobbyBlueChip]

I have time for the quote key, but the shift button usage won't be up here until next Tuesday.

Click this button

on the post that you want to quote. It's found right here__________________________V

 

[AR182]

I have time for the quote key, but the shift button usage won't be up here until next Tuesday.

Click this button

on the post that you want to quote. It's found right here__________________________V

bobby....

not to sound like a retard, but can't help it....

i did it & it looks like this...

 

[AR182]

well what do you know.....being able to do this gives me more credibility...almost as much as you, bbc...

thanks

 

[BobbyBlueChip]

well what do you know.....be able to do this gives me more credibility...almost as much as you, bbc...

thanks

Like the new look, AR.

Just so you know, at one time, gardenweasel thought using the quote feature was demeaning to the other poster. Not sure if he's changed his mind, but use it sparingly with him.

 

[AR182]

one question....

how do you use the quote just for the part that you want to highlight ?

for example....

before when i quoted your post i just wanted to quote the 2nd paragraph...but both paragraphs appeared....

 

[bjfinste]

Good point. Was this Diogiorno, BJ?

Just saw this... yes, it actually was. However, when I moved back up here, I found a pizza called Home Run Inn that, I must admit, I find spectacular for store bought.

 

[bjfinste]

one question....

how do you use the quote just for the part that you want to highlight ?

for example....

before when i quoted your post i just wanted to quote the 2nd paragraph...but both paragraphs appeared....

Just highlight and delete the portion of the quote that you want to get rid of. You can add/delete from it just like a regular message.

 

[JCDunkDogs]

Country is so ripe for a 3rd party. There are many Republicans I like, but not many of them have stood up to the administration. Time for a mutiny.

Then again, when you observe Cheney tell Paul Wellstone that he will suffer "dire consequences" for opposing Bush on Iraq - then a month later Wellstone and his entire family are killed when his plane mysteriously goes down ....ehh, I guess it makes you think twice abiout standing up.

These are probably the two most original thoughts I've read on these boards in a long time.

Two questions:
First, who do we rally around for the leader of the "third way?"

Second, who refueled the Wellstone aircraft that fateful day?

 

[smurphy]

I have time for the quote key, but the shift button usage won't be up here until next Tuesday.

Click this button

on the post that you want to quote. It's found right here__________________________V

Fantastic job, even us experts can use a refresher course now and then. Excellent teacher.

 

[dawgball]

"Centrists or moderates, in my humble opinion, simply don't know the facts, also theyll as wish to avoid conflict and maintain some degree of the status quo."

i like to think that moderates are more open to different ideas & don't blindly follow their respective parties....

This stance infuriates me sometimes. Because I like AR, just had my coffee, and I'm feeling pretty spry today -- I'm just slightly irritated by it.

Why does being a Conservative (which I am), Liberal or even a Democrat or Republican mean that you "blindly follow their respective parties". It's almost like it's faux pas to actually make a freaking stand these days unless you are a wacko.

I am conservative, by nature. (Reference another thread and a piece of ass temporarily dismantled my conviction, but that's for another day). Why does me being a conservative mean that I follow Bush blindly? He's not a conservative. Even if I was Republican. Case in point the author of the first post in this thread. He obviously does not walk lock-step with the current administration, but he is a well-known Republican. Look at McCain. Not exactly a Republican robot.

Anyway, I'm going to get more coffee.

Can the "moderates" here at least say what side of the fence chafes their ass more than the other, or would that be too close to putting a blindfold on.

AAAH. I love Fridays!

 

[kosar]

Us centrists rule!

 

[BobbyBlueChip]

Madjacksports - Where the centrists come to play!!

 

[kosar]

That's right, Bobby. Good to see a fellow centrist around this morning.

 

[dawgball]

LOL!

Picture of the next MadJack's political meeting.

That's me on the right with my feet firmly planted on the ground still trying to fit in with you "cetnrists"

 

[AR182]

dawgball....

sorry that i annoyed you...wasn't my intent...but it's a good way to start the morning.....

read nosigar's post about moderates....that's his opinion....it didn't offend me....

i have good friends who are conservative/rep.....nothing wrong with that....

but let me ask you......

have you ever crossed party lines to vote for somebody ?

and if any liberals/dem. who read this post...the same question....have you ever crossed party lines ?

you want me to take a stand......

i'm very hawkish on the iraq conflict & feel that the media is hurting this war (no i'm not blaming them for the problems)....i feel that the war against these thugs is similar to a street fight, where there are no rulesi........so i feel that we are fighting this war incorrectly....'m for the death penalty......i'm against judges who have agenda's....i'm think anybody who incorrectly touches a child should be in jail (although i wish i was the 14 year old who had sex with that blond teacher)..........i'm against anybody who breaks the law entering this country....

however i'm pro-choice (the first few months).....but against partial birth abortions......

people who pay taxes have equal rights.....therefore i feel gay people have the right to live together, in peace.....& even get married if they choose......however they shouldn't flaunt their lifestyle in other people's faces....ie...the gay rights parade (think it hurts their cause)....i don't mind paying taxes if i know where the money is going.....however i think there should be an investigation into pork barrel spending....

so....i have different sides of different issues....

btw....all of my conservative friend hate mccain with a passion......there is only one politician who they hate more.........yeah...you guessed it...hilliary clinton (who i can't stand either).....

so there you go dawgball......

 

[dawgball]

Awesome post! That's why I've always been a big fan of yours. And you didn't annoy me. But I do get tired of hearing that statement. Being a part of an ideology does not mean that you are lock-step with the overall body. I just take it that, in general, you agree with the principles. Now how certain individuals represent those principles is a whole different discussion.

I voted for Perot in 92, Clinton in 96, W in '00 and '04.

I am Pro-Life under every circumstance.

My two major concerns are:

1. Government spending
2. Strengthening our immigration policies and, even moreso, practices. I'm not against immigration in the slightest bit. We just need better control because illegal immigrants are an absolute drain on our economy due to not paying taxes but using our government services.

I am actaully wishy-washy on Gay marriages. I want to hold the union sacred to a man and woman because that is how I feel it was meant to be. But I am torn because of exactly what you stated. They pay taxes and they should receive the same tax advantages that I do.

I agree with you on war, in general. not jsut Iraq. Our general public is not ready to know the ins and outs of what goes on with a war, but our media is able to get us basically on the front line. This, in and of itself, is not a real issue until news turns into an opinion piece. I don't know of a news outlet anymore. They are all geared for an agenda.

I like McCain.

So pretty much, we agree on each issue you posted except abortion.

 

[smurphy]

Why do hardcore conservatives hate McCain? Is it because they bought into Bush/Rove's subtle questioning of his sanity in 2000 due to his time in a prison camp of a war that those mther f*kers avoided?

If McCain were president, there would hardly be any arguing here at all. Can we just save the country now and install him in due to overwhelming public demand of moderates?

Either that or Hillary - cuz I wouldn't mind seeing the neocons freak! Imagine Bill running loose with no responsibility - he'd make Billy Carter look like ....well look like someone very responsible. I can picture Hillary in an important morning conference with Bill groggy eyed in boxers passing in the background.

And I agree Dawgball - Bush is definitely NOT actually conservative. I guess he more resembles some kind of religious nut "on a mission from God" than anything else ....or maybe sort of a frontman for an oil mob or something. He definitely isn't "conservative" about anything tangible, that's for sure.

 

[AR182]

dawgball....

thanks for the compliment...appreciate it....i always enjoy reading your insights also as well......

curious....why would you waste your vote on a wacko like perot.....you know of course he never really wanted to be president...because if you remember he dropped out & then went back into the race....i believe he dropped out because he realized that he might actually win the election.....& he didn't want that....

i understand that people who vote along party lines don't always agree with everything that their candidate is for......but i find it interesting that some people actually vote strictly by party....

murphy...

i think some republicans don't like mccain is because he doesn't always follow party policy...

am curious to hear from some republicans here as to why some don't like mccain...