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(...) Oh, I actively dislike Shrub. I hope that is very clear, no dodging necessary. I think he is the worst president we have had in my lifetime (which is to say the last 40 years or so). And I hope he is actually the idiot that I think he may be (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I need to remember to put my smily face when I am kidding. No I don't believe the sweeping generalization that all media is biased. My two favorite papers, the Orange county register and the San Bernadino Sun times are both right of center, (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Such an attack is usally groundless and proffered by a person that has no idea what the "left" is really about. The all encompassing "media" is hardly "left." Offhand, I'd say Costello has no real knowledge of "left" or "right" -- I hear a lot (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Sort of. I said it was my fear, and a likely outcome, but not a certainty. At least that's the way I *prefer* to remember it. Peace-loss probability is increasing, in my view, that's for sure. Plus I can't take credit for coining the phrase by (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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A. I'm actually in favor of less taxation, but that it is not the way our system is currently structured and I am not going to hold my breath waiting for a change. B. I don't want to get mired in a discussion about what is 'income' v. 'capital' -- (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Peace, love, man! :-) (...) Moore is entertaining, kinda like that beacon of The Liberal Media, Rush Limbaugh. And in the same way. ;-) Not that Moore's veracity is the question here, rather that there are those in the media already (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Tsk. Someone from southern california and he doesn't mention the Orange County Register. The Long Beach paper is (was? it's been a while since I've seen it) conservative. The Los Angeles Times is barely left of center. The New York Times: who (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) For a while... but not for long. Do your research. Confiscatory taxes kill off growth. (...) Not for long. Once the rich were mined out, what then? (...) Depends on what you mean. Do I want to see otherwise virtuous people who had some (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) First off I thought everyone was generally shooting from the hip, our debate points here on a message board dedicated to fans of Lego aren’t going to change policy. Most of my politically “like minded” friends laugh at me when I tell them that (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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You decide whom to trust on the "war on terror". Bush today: "This is a time for all of us to unite in the defence of liberty, and to step up to the shared duties of free nations." Amnesty International this week: "In the name of security, politics (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) It sounds to me like you are shooting from the hip. Can you support your claims? Scott A (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Can't he be both? (...) I always find it strange that people like Rumsfeld are not elected. He appears to be accountable to no one. Scott A (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Moore complains about it because Dubya's economy plans are more profitable to the riches than to poor. Also, I'd say that his point of view on the problems that USA are dealing with is more accurate and intelligent than Dubya could ever (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler wrote: <snip> (...) I am a bit concerned, and agree with you here. I think programming has long been homogenized. However, I rarely see the pro conservative agenda being advanced. My main concern is the lack (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Wow, I don't check OTD for a couple of days and I miss an uninterupted anti-Bush love fest. (...) Yes, let us not forget that bastion of truth Michael Moore (end sarcasm), I am not completely sure if he is a deliberate liar, or if he genuinely (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) (pondering actions of Bush) Both? -->Bruce<-- (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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While file-sharing enthusiasts debate the draconian powers of the DMCA, and while slack-jawed-America-at-large watches the Laci Peterson case and an avalanche of pro-war journalism, a minor piece of legislation is being prepared for a vote on June (...) (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) And do you consider that to be the cause or the consequence of your reply? :-P Pedro (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Never attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity. Now, his administration as a whole I think is a blatant, barefaced (or [bold], if you prefer), bunch of power-hungry liars. (...) I rather imagine Robert Scheer and Michael Moore (...) (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I hadn't meant it in that way, but now that you mention it.... -->Bruce<-- (ahhhhh! I replied to Scott! The world is coming to an end) (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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