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On September 20 2010 01:23 Adila wrote:Show nested quote +On September 20 2010 01:04 0neder wrote: Regardless if you think an individual is qualified for public office, the principle of commoners being involved in our government is kind of....THE WAY THIS COUNTRY STARTED.
I, for one, think a lot of good would come from having less career politicians who are corrupt and live in their DC bubble. It is healthy to have average citizens be this involved, no matter their views. You know the majority of the founding fathers are far from "commoners" right? That said, they were at least intelligent and capable of some compromise.
If you narrow the group of founding fathers you're looking at to just the Framers of the Constitution, you will not find a single commoner among them.
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On October 03 2010 08:29 Biochemist wrote:It's funny that this stuff is coming from Bill Maher, since he doesn't believe in vaccines because he doesn't believe germs cause disease.+ Show Spoiler +Tons more where that came from. Very ironic for him to poke fun at someone else for holding onto a few beliefs that run contrary to established scientific consensus when he obviously has several of his own.
Yeah, as a comedian, I think Maher is hilarious, and many of his arguments are valid, but as a philosopher, he's kinda dropping the ball here.
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Wow all this hate. This is America and its the will of the people. As long as she followed all the rules in a free election she deserves the nomination. It seems that people who disagree with whatever she stands for is calling her supporters morons and idiots and how she doesn't deserve the nomination. I am embarrassed by the ridicule she is receiving. Don't agree with her? Don't vote for her. No need to be disrespectful of the Delaware Republicans.
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On October 03 2010 08:29 Biochemist wrote:It's funny that this stuff is coming from Bill Maher, since he doesn't believe in vaccines because he doesn't believe germs cause disease.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSg6lG3cvTETons more where that came from. Very ironic for him to poke fun at someone else for holding onto a few beliefs that run contrary to established scientific consensus when he obviously has several of his own.
No interest in watching that video as Maher is not running for office nor does he hold any interest for me, and discrediting Maher's scientific knowledge doesn't help O'Donnell's status as a moron, at all. I don't think many people care about Maher.
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Does she believe in using fear? My parents are Republicans, and they always told me that if we elected Obama, that the government would control every aspect of our lives and that if we passed "Obamacare" that with all my medical problems, I'd die, because I'd have to wait six months to visit my doctor. Because any poor person could go to the hospital that I go to. And to justify it they tell me that that's how the universal health care in Canada works.
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On October 03 2010 10:29 Ferrose wrote: Does she believe in using fear? My parents are Republicans, and they always told me that if we elected Obama, that the government would control every aspect of our lives and that if we passed "Obamacare" that with all my medical problems, I'd die, because I'd have to wait six months to visit my doctor. Because any poor person could go to the hospital that I go to. And to justify it they tell me that that's how the universal health care in Canada works. well to be frank, you'll be glad when you move out and see the real world.
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On October 03 2010 10:29 Ferrose wrote: I'd die, because I'd have to wait six months to visit my doctor. Because any poor person could go to the hospital that I go to.
Just as a question, what would they answer if you asked them if they were ok with poor people dying because they can't afford to pay the hospital.
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... Who the hell is this broad? I've never heard of her before. Is the Tea Party trying to convince us that random bitches who crawl out of the woodwork to run for government spots are indeed somehow qualified for those positions?
The fact that I know nothing about her means I like her more than the politicians I know something about. Usually people who're "qualified" are just slimey.
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On October 03 2010 12:02 Fenrax wrote:Show nested quote +On October 03 2010 10:29 Ferrose wrote: I'd die, because I'd have to wait six months to visit my doctor. Because any poor person could go to the hospital that I go to. Just as a question, what would they answer if you asked them if they were ok with poor people dying because they can't afford to pay the hospital.
Honestly, I don't know. Probably something dumb though.
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Most conservative Americans seem to think if there was a public option for healthcare in the US the sky will fall down. Don't they realize many other western countries have had public healthcare for decades and manage to provide decent healthcare at a lesser cost? Is it really such a bad thing to have an option? It's not like someone's going to hold a gun to your head and prevent you from using private health insurance if that's what you want.
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On October 03 2010 12:08 starcraft911 wrote:Show nested quote +... Who the hell is this broad? I've never heard of her before. Is the Tea Party trying to convince us that random bitches who crawl out of the woodwork to run for government spots are indeed somehow qualified for those positions?
The fact that I know nothing about her means I like her more than the politicians I know something about. Usually people who're "qualified" are just slimey.
The fact that you are uninformed on her views and ideals means you like her? What? Educate yourself on her opinions before you make an opinion of her. She's just as slimey as the more qualified leaders.
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he doesn't believe germs cause disease.
Watched the clip he never says that.
This woman has a blank look in her eyes, characteristic of an intense Christian. It is pathetic that people have any support for this person, but at least I have someone to hate.
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How very enlightened of you. I'm convinced you'd be the guy lighting the torches, oiling the racks and pressurizing the gas chambers in another age, another time.
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On October 03 2010 10:29 Ferrose wrote: Does she believe in using fear? My parents are Republicans, and they always told me that if we elected Obama, that the government would control every aspect of our lives and that if we passed "Obamacare" that with all my medical problems, I'd die, because I'd have to wait six months to visit my doctor. Because any poor person could go to the hospital that I go to. And to justify it they tell me that that's how the universal health care in Canada works. Your parents are a perfect example of what Republican scare tactics do to good people. :\
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On October 03 2010 13:44 GodIsNotHere wrote:Show nested quote +On October 03 2010 10:29 Ferrose wrote: Does she believe in using fear? My parents are Republicans, and they always told me that if we elected Obama, that the government would control every aspect of our lives and that if we passed "Obamacare" that with all my medical problems, I'd die, because I'd have to wait six months to visit my doctor. Because any poor person could go to the hospital that I go to. And to justify it they tell me that that's how the universal health care in Canada works. Your parents are a perfect example of what Republican scare tactics do to good people. :\
Yup. They always tell me to DVR Glenn Beck everyday too. -_-
And they've gone to a couple Tea Party protests on Tax Day.
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Hearing things like this make me never want to move back. You hear me USA? Clean up your act or you'll never get custody of thopol again.
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I want to move to Canada. Or Germany.
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On October 03 2010 13:50 thopol wrote: Hearing things like this make me never want to move back. You hear me USA? Clean up your act or you'll never get custody of thopol again. is there really any good country in the world? O.o :\
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This woman is batshit crazy, btw.
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On October 03 2010 08:29 Biochemist wrote:It's funny that this stuff is coming from Bill Maher, since he doesn't believe in vaccines because he doesn't believe germs cause disease.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSg6lG3cvTETons more where that came from. Very ironic for him to poke fun at someone else for holding onto a few beliefs that run contrary to established scientific consensus when he obviously has several of his own.
Hypocritical, not ironic.
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And they've gone to a couple Tea Party protests on Tax Day.
Another thing I hate about Tea Party Protesters. They have no fucking balls. You hate taxes? Be a baller like Henry David Thoreau and go to jail protesting. If even 10,000 people did this, something significant would happen in your favor.
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