discussion post on Sat, November 21, 2009 - 2:38 PM
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Nolen is a dependable and knowledgeable voice of reason. He is a Democratic patriot who engages in political discourse with sincerity and an open mind. I always benefit from reading his posts.
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"They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." Isaiah 2:4
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Whither American Jewry?
(in MIDDLE EAST POLITICS)
Interesting article from the Zionist perspective. She says outright what most only insinuate; critics desire the destruction of Israel, Jerusalem is Israel capital which will never be traded, Rachel Corrie was pro-terrorist. It's an interesting ...
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Re: i agree
(in WORLD POLITICS!)
It is odd that a tribe with a picture crying for "anarchy" would have a list of rules the length of the fine print for a home mortgage. I'd suggest the IPD tribes rules if you want a model.
"Greetings! **A few, simple rules: 1) All poi... read more discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 10:21 PM
Re: Canada struggles with Public healthcare
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<As America moves closer to a government-controlled health care system>>
That's your proof? Anyone can clearly see that what is being proposed is anything but a government controlled system - unless of course you count making it illegal for i... read more discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 9:54 PM
Re: WORLD POLITICS! A NEW ULTIMATE POLITICAL TRIBE.
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<There's more fucking rules in there than here! >>
Actually, there are exactly the same number of rules as here. They're this tribe's rules. discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 9:11 AM
What does Israel have against a Palestinian stadium?
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
And Israel wonders why they're criticized. How do they even have the right to tell Palestinians what to build on their own land?
_________ What does Israel have against a Palestinian stadium? By Amira Hass www.haaretz.com/hasen/spa... read more discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 7:59 AM
Is the Israel lobby doing more harm than good?
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
Interesting piece:
20/11/2009 Is the Israel lobby doing more harm than good? By Anshel Pfeffer, Haaretz Correspondent losangeles.tribe.net/templat...ssage.vm Three years ... read more discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 7:49 AM
Re: Recent bootings
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<I don't think this included everyone, but even if that were the case, one of the rules is 3 warnings. Did Bob, Dimi3, Sami and andrew get their three warnings?>>
Sure but the fact is the tribe has been a free for all for months if not years. ... read more discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 7:38 AM
Re: Recent bootings
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<this place could become a black hole like the Mideast Conflict tribe if people are run off so subjectively.>>
It's hard to call booting people who repeatedly break the rules subjective, heavy handed during the first few days perhaps but hardl... read more discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 6:34 AM
JPost: Obama's press on Gilo shows a continued misread of Israel
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
Settlement map of Jerusalem:
www.geneva-accord.org/images/...ssed.jpg Nov 19, 2009 Obama's press on Gilo shows a continued misread of Israel By HERB KEINON www.jpost.com... read more discussion post on Thu, November 19, 2009 - 11:14 AM
Re: MOTION TO KILL THE RULES
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<<"there....are....four....lights"
HA! :) >> www.youtube.com/watch discussion post on Thu, November 19, 2009 - 10:09 AM
Re: Palin has a point here
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Oops.
"Palin photographer breached contract with sale to Newsweek" "....DailyFinance has learned, the photographer who shot the picture violated his contract by reselling them to Newsweek.... [A] spokeswoman for Runner's World confirms that... read more discussion post on Thu, November 19, 2009 - 9:46 AM
Re: UK: Taliban must be in government
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
Swat certainly put this notion in question. There is a question of whether there is any difference between the Taliban of Pakistan and the Taliban of Afghanistan. Personally I doubt it as they're from the same tribe but there does seem to be som...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 9:26 AM
Re: A thorn in the world’s side
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
An interesting analysis of Netanyahu's government:
"Analysis: Netanyahu - Strong due to coalition's weakness" www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 9:11 AM
UK: Taliban must be in government
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
UK: Taliban must be in government
english.aljazeera.net/news/eu...780.html Britain's foreign secretary has suggested that senior Taliban figures be given positions in the Afghan government to bring an end to ... read more discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 8:58 AM
Iran rejects sending uranium abroad, but considers swaps
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
I'm not sure what the problem is here. The intent is to remove the excess LEU so they can not turn it into HEU. A swap would accomplish that whether or not it is in Iran or in Russia.
"'Surely we will not send our 3.5 percent fuel abroad but ... read more discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 8:27 AM
Re: new doc, Defamation, takes on anti-Semitism
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<Shamir suggests the Anti-Defamation League also inflates anti-Semitism's modern-day realities to exert political muscle, and to dismiss any criticism of Israel as simple Jew-hating "in disguise.">>
Ya think? discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 8:20 AM
Re: A thorn in the world’s side
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<I don't see Netanyahu lasting long; He didn't last long his first time around >>
Clinton was reported to be absolutely gleeful when he lost power. Ironically, in part because of his bad relations with the US president and for his far right g... read more discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 8:09 AM
Re: Bowing to foreign leaders.....
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<I am one American who feels duped and humiliated by this man and his limitless ego. >>
So you followed his campaign and voted for him? Seems unlikely. This is much ado about nothing. discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 7:55 AM
Re: Palin has a point here
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
It does strike me as the flip side of Obama's African garb photo:
www.smh.com.au/news/world...347007.html While there's nothing wrong with either photo in context, in isolation the photos... read more discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 7:52 AM
Re: Class privilege: tax evader amnesty
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<usually our justice system gives some break, as opposed to increasing, sentences for perps who cooperate>>
If the intent is to close a loop hole and recoup the taxes then amnesty makes sense. Depending on how much money we're talking about, ... read more discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 7:44 AM
Re: How some retired military officers became well-paid consultants
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<Spending on the programs has grown in recent years. The Navy, for example, went from spending $112,000 to pay mentors in 2005 to $838,000 for its four mentors in the current year, according to figures that service released, which do not include ...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 7:35 AM
Re: Obama's Asian adventure
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, a scholar of the Great Depression, has overseen a record injection of liquidity into the world’s largest economy, pledging not to make the mistake of the 1930s, when officials tightened policy. >>
No way he's goi... read more discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 3:26 AM
Re: A thorn in the world’s side
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<Bibi doesn’t see the change
The intimate dialogue that in the past characterized the relationship between the US president and Israel’s prime minister is paralyzed.>> Netanyahu is Israel's Bush. It'll be interesting to see how the public ... read more discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 11:04 AM
Re: Palestinian push for an independent state causes Israeli alarm
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
Of course but whether recognized or not the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of Israelis settled in the West Bank and increasingly East Jerusalem makes their objection hilariously hypocritical.
The idea of taking this to the security... read more discussion post on Mon, November 16, 2009 - 9:29 AM
Re: Palestinian push for an independent state causes Israeli alarm
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<Israel argues that such a unilateral declaration would not only violate its right to reach an agreement on borders with the Palestinians, but also directly cuts across the 1995 Oslo-derived agreement that neither side should take unilateral step...
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discussion post on Mon, November 16, 2009 - 9:03 AM
Re: learn what terms mean
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<an Ad hom is not simply an insult. >>
While true does it even matter? The rule is "Name calling and flaming will not be tolerated". Clearly, calling someone an idiot is "namecalling". The single worst thing about this tribe is that members... read more discussion post on Mon, November 16, 2009 - 8:05 AM
Re: Israel warns Palestinians against independence move
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<Addressing the Saban Forum in Jerusalem last night, Mr Netanyahu warned that Israel would no longer consider itself obligated to previous agreements signed with the Palestinians if a state were declared unilaterally.>>
Sort of an empty threat... read more discussion post on Mon, November 16, 2009 - 7:49 AM
Re: Common Ground
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<, i'm for the DH rule in baseball>>
Fuckin' commie. discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 9:42 PM
Enough Afghan Debate
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
"But given what he inherited, and given what he has done himself so far, I think he has no choice but to play out that hand. If we can't afford to lose, then play to win."
Reluctantly, I'm forced to agree with this. While it'd be great to get ... read more discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 11:14 AM
Cool Smithsonian Crossword Puzzles
(in !!~AllNighters, Unite~!!)
New one each day. Letters show in red when they're wrong so it makes it easier to solve.
www.smithsonianmag.com/games/...rd.html discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 10:56 AM
Obama tells Myanmar junta to free Suu Kyi
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
It's a good thing that we're actually talking to people again. I doubt the junta will let her run in the promised upcoming elections if they do finally release her. She's a great woman, her story and that of her country gets lost in all the othe...
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discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 9:54 AM
Re: Rebuilding Its Economy, Iraq Shuns U.S. Businesses
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<Both Turkey and Iran had huge pavilions at the trade fair, crowded with businessmen discussing deals.>>
They're regional players, it makes sense. Ideally, the US doesn't go to war to dominate the domestic economy of nations so frankly I see ... read more discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 9:17 AM
Re: CIA gives hundreds of millions to the ISI
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
That was informative. Telling that we deal directly with the ISI on these captures and not with the military or government in general. Spying is a dirty business. Handing over a million dollars worth of $100 bills is obviously not ideal but it ...
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discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 9:06 AM
Re: Goldstone to Haaretz: U.S. does not have to protect Israel blindly
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<Peres, not Goldstone, is the small man >>
Generally, I respect Peres. He's in the mainstream of Israeli peace position before the mainstream was shifted to the right by people like Leiberman and Netanyahu. I suspect his statement reflects a... read more discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 8:41 AM
Re: Jewish murder suspects prove Israel's Law of Return is obsolete
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<that Israel's citizenship laws are dangerously obsolete.>>
Such laws are bound to have unintended consequences. I've heard it said by peace activist who have visited the West Bank that the most problematic settlers are immigrants from New Yo... read more discussion post on Sun, November 15, 2009 - 8:27 AM
Re: Seth is being readmitted on probationary status
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<Ron, this is absolutely ridiculous. >>
Why? It was put in place so the tribe isn't flooded by one person. It has only been an issue 3 or 4 times. Cliff's actions necessitated the rule. The tribe started to look like his own personal play ... read more discussion post on Sat, November 14, 2009 - 9:12 AM
Re: MOTION TO KILL THE RULES
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<<Jeff,
can you please: "Use helpful, not hurtful language. ">> Is there some requirement out there which says as soon as you're readmitted you have to start whining about the rules? Seems to me we go through this every time. discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Re: Morale Plummets for Afghan Troops
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
It's hard to be deployed away from your family time after time after time and keep up the morale. If we're going to be part of these type of missions we need to increase the troop levels of the Army and Marines. Weekend warriors ought to be used...
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discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 2:43 PM
Re: Mod
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
Good to hear from you. There's already an active thread. It looks like Dustin if he wants it.
tribes.tribe.net/mideastpo...04d8cb8e5f discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 2:40 PM
Re: Seth is being readmitted on probationary status
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<a recent unwritten rule that also will be expected to be followed restricts members from more than five active threads at a time>>
uspolitics.tribe.net/thread/...30721a26 uspolitics.tribe.net/thread/d54... read more discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 1:04 PM
Re: Seth is being readmitted on probationary status
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<translation: "Mommy...I mean, Ronny....help -- the conservative meanies opinion is making me FEEL bad about myself!" >>
And so it starts. discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 12:58 PM
Re: MOTION TO KILL THE RULES
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
You were moderator for what a week? Given your track record, I think I vote no on your motion.
uspolitics.tribe.net/thread/...9fa54d00 discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 11:55 AM
After spending binge, White House says it will focus on deficits
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
This sounds like good political policy but is it good economics? Roosevelt ended up with a double dip depression when he tried to balance the budget to early in the 30's. If job growth picks up, I'm all for this - I hate deficits. But if it's g...
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discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 8:43 AM
Re: White House counsel quits over gitmo
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I'd hate to have that job. Guantanamo is a mess. There's no good way to shut it down. Most of these guys shouldn't have left the country from which they were taken. Some of them shouldn't have survived capture.
discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 8:29 AM
Re: Ansel Adams in Color
(in !!~AllNighters, Unite~!!)
Not exactly on Adams' level but here are some pretty great sunset photos:
www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/1...91.html discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 7:57 AM
Re: Should we clean out the whiners?
(in **MIDEAST POLITICS**)
<<You do it Dustin. >>
That would my choice as well. discussion post on Fri, November 13, 2009 - 7:04 AM
Re: Settlement expansion: Un-natural growth
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
The problem with "natural growth" is that even under Rabin natural growth became "unnatural". One could say that this settlement or that will likely be a part of Israel in a final settlement but they take that concession and steal more and more a...
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discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 9:46 PM
Re: Seth is being readmitted on probationary status
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<I asked for information as to what exactly he did that got him "permanently" booted, I got nothing.>>
Seth usually starts out fine and builds to an intolerable crescendo. At the end he deletes his posts - one would assume so as not to leave ... read more discussion post on Thu, November 12, 2009 - 5:16 PM
Re: Lou Dobbs resigns from CNN
(in Political Junkies)
Ha! Good riddance.
discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 11:01 PM
Re: Shooter an Islamic Terrorist Says Chuck Norris
(in ! * POLITICS * !)
<<Andrew once followed me around for three days doing nothing else but calling me a bigot. When I first reported it to you, you refused to do anything because he used "you" instead of my handle>>
I agree with Dustin here. Andrew's posts are al... read more discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 10:58 PM
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