Stimulus 2

[Pico and ME]

Merc, when it comes to politics, you are a one trick pony. You cant deny that. Well at least here.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Pico and ME

Merc, when it comes to politics, you are a one trick pony. You cant deny that. Well at least here.

You don't define me, I define me. Republickins suck as much as Demoncrats. Obama sucks the most. And his bullshit speech tonight proves how much he sucks... Make Obama a One Term President in 2012!

[Aliantha]

Pico, I think everyone has a right to their own opinions. Even glatt. I was just surprised that he would say such a thing. Normally I consider him to be the voice of reason, not dismissal.

[Pete Zicato]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Pico, I think everyone has a right to their own opinions. Even glatt. I was just surprised that he would say such a thing. Normally I consider him to be the voice of reason, not dismissal.

Despite admonitions, when the situation goes on long enough, the bozo bit will eventually be flipped.

[SamIam]

THE FACTS: Not all of the president's major proposals are likely to yield quick job growth if adopted. One is to set up a national infrastructure bank to raise private capital for roads, rail, bridges, airports and waterways. Even supporters of such a bank doubt it could have much impact on jobs in the next two years because it takes time to set up. The idea is likely to run into opposition from some Republicans who say such a bank would give the federal government too much power. They'd rather divide money among existing state infrastructure banks.

So if you can't throw up a bunch of structures overnight like a pack of gypsies, its not good enough? Also, how would a national infrastructure bank based on PRIVATE capital give the Feds too much power? I'm sure the 'pubs would much rather use state infrastructure banks because they probably have a bunch more public money and less government oversight, so the Right could waltz in with their fav game - Bank Collapse, Part II. It worked for 'em the first time around.

[Aliantha]

At the same time, just because Merc (appears) to have only one opinion, doesn't mean he doesn't have a right to say it.

[classicman]

As usual the devil is in he details. Unfortunately everything has a cost. Until we know where the money is coming from for this next "stimulus" I'll reserve judgement.
I'm relatively sure his base is pleased. I'm equally certain that the R's are united in their disagreement with him.

I gotta give him credit though. This President can deliver a quite moving speech. That is something far different than the last one.

[infinite monkey]

How much time until Ali decides she, once again, hates the political discourse in this place...and denounces it heartily?

Poll?

[Aliantha]

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

How much time until Ali decides she, once again, hates the political discourse in this place...and denounces it heartily?

Poll?

Who really cares if I do or not Shawnee? Seriously.. Who really cares?

eta: I don't recall being the flouncer around this place. In fact, I don't remember specifically denouncing the politics forum ever. I do recall being pissed off by personal attacks from people with nothing better to do than stir the pot.

[infinite monkey]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Who really cares if I do or not Shawnee? Seriously.. Who really cares?

I just felt it important to contrast your 'how dare you not love your fellow man' spiel with your 'oh, i don't know how much more of the bickering I can stand' while (whilst?) all the time you stir and point fingers and accuse.

You don't pick important battles, you just pick insidious ones. Shame.

[Aliantha]

If I could say so, I think merc takes his posts a lot less seriously on here than most others seem to.

Yeah, he's taking the piss out of most of us most of the time in the politics forum.

I just don't think it's worth getting all upset all the time over it.

Also, I think he should stop saying nasty things every once in a while when someone hits a nerve for him. Usually I think he's been asking for it.

I just don't see him as one dimensional. No one is.

I was talking to my son about this very thing just the other day. Human nature has an inbuilt defense mechanism. It encourages us to remember the stupid or hurtful things people say more than the nice things because sometimes the stupid and hurtful things really hurt. Yeah yeah, words on the screen. I know Merc, but it's true. You've been here long enough to know lots of the people here and know about their daily struggles.

To all of us. We should try and remember the humanity of our fellow posters before we label them as one thing or another.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

If I could say so, I think merc takes his posts a lot less seriously on here than most others seem to.

Dammit woman! stop giving away my secrets!

Yeah, he's taking the piss out of most of us most of the time in the politics forum.

I am a rugby player.... so go figure.

I just don't think it's worth getting all upset all the time over it.

I have never lost sleep over this place....

Usually I think he's been asking for it.

I can take it. No worries.....

I just don't see him as one dimensional. No one is.

One of the few honest assessments I have ever heard...

I know Merc, but it's true. You've been here long enough to know lots of the people here and know about their daily struggles.

To all of us. We should try and remember the humanity of our fellow posters before we label them as one thing or another.

Few know a GD thing about me... You are the exception.

Damm I love hitting the bear with a stick.

[infinite monkey]

The Peacemaker, minus the Peace.

[TheMercenary]

Bottom line is he has no plan to pay for it... this is no more than "shovel ready jobs 2" and a big ass waste of money as he panders to Unions and envokes the names of "teachers", "policemen", and "fireman". The mantra is old and worn out. I said numerous times when the Stimulus first came out, "What happens when the money runs out?". Well here you fuck have it........ BOHICA!

[Aliantha]

Oh ffs, just fucking fuck off you stupid cow. Go find someone else's back to jump on.

And you pretend innocence as to why I don't post in these forums at all hardly anymore. Have a look at your own fucking self and you'll know why.

People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones bitch.

eta: This post is in response to shawnee's latest drivel.