tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post2337352131951605251..comments2024-03-28T21:41:52.558-04:00Comments on The Elephant Bar: The Affirmative Action CandidateDeuce ☂http://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-65929131025612809762008-07-20T23:51:00.000-04:002008-07-20T23:51:00.000-04:00But all the while, the debt mounts along with the ...<I>But all the while, the debt mounts along with the costs of an ultimate day of reckoning. Debate grows about the wisdom of leaning on foreign credit, and about how much longer Americans will retain the privilege of spending and investing money that isn't really theirs.<BR/><BR/>Bailouts amount to mortgaging the future to stave off the wolf howling at the door. The likelihood of a painful reckoning is diminished, while the costs of a reckoning - should one come - are increased.<BR/><BR/>The costs are getting big.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/07/20/business/20fail.php?page=1" REL="nofollow">Too Big to Fail?</A>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-11016208273756989692008-07-20T22:07:00.000-04:002008-07-20T22:07:00.000-04:00"The Democrats have used this quite dishonestly to...<I>"The Democrats have used this quite dishonestly to get at the current government," said Chris Baker, a British historian of Thailand, speaking of the main opposition party. "This of course is a very dangerous game.<BR/><BR/>A troop buildup is a very dangerous game."<BR/><BR/>The temple was built between the ninth and 11th centuries, and the catalyst for the current standoff was its designation on June 17 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, a designation sought by Cambodia. Legally, the temple has belonged to Cambodia since 1962, after a ruling by the International Court of Justice in the Hague.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.startribune.com/world/25670919.html?page=1&c=y" REL="nofollow">Political Crises</A>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-14689520527505608252008-07-20T22:02:00.000-04:002008-07-20T22:02:00.000-04:00How do Hindu's say "Death to America?"---Ash:You s...How do Hindu's say <BR/>"Death to America?"<BR/>---<BR/>Ash:<BR/>You should listen to Kagan on Hewitt to hear how things are going in Iraq.<BR/>esp wrt How the Iraqis feel about the Persians.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-60188777563192542402008-07-20T22:01:00.000-04:002008-07-20T22:01:00.000-04:00We may have to throw a few foreigners out, guard o...<I>We may have to throw a few foreigners out, guard our gates a little more effectively, and stand up to the Chinese manufacturing bullies to get things under a reasonable level of control, but the escape hatch is slowly sealing itself closed forever. We must take many, assorted, new types of actions before the final air hisses through the seal.<BR/><BR/>We could stand around like chickens in the barnyard waiting for the arrival of Colonel Sanders, but somehow I don’t think we would care much for the ending of that movie. Waterworld ceased to be shown at the Cineplex years ago and that should be a hint.<BR/><BR/>We shall soon be running out of water instead of floating on it. Taking away the corn for ethanol is only going to make the cows mad.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.bloggernews.net/116816" REL="nofollow">Return to Quality</A>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-77527639562223826702008-07-20T21:59:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:59:00.000-04:00(Aywhannajihad Proposes to Use a Very Large Art Gu...(Aywhannajihad Proposes to Use a Very Large Art Gum Eraser to achieve his goal wrt Israel.)Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-47828829558313539192008-07-20T21:58:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:58:00.000-04:00The Hindus are a peaceful lot, Ash. Recognizing ma...The Hindus are a peaceful lot, Ash. Recognizing many paths up the mountain. That's what's up with that.<BR/><BR/>Ash, did you find out anything about nuclear waste, it's storage, disposal, reprocessing etc from your friend?Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-54670906918090563112008-07-20T21:56:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:56:00.000-04:00bobal said... Actually I have to take back much of...bobal said... <BR/>Actually I have to take back much of my comment about Ash above<BR/><BR/><BR/>thanks bobal -- I also disagree with the protectionist bull he spews. Though, interestingly enough, our boy Mattie seems enthralled with that BS.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232405130481114127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-35795679429466034432008-07-20T21:54:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:54:00.000-04:00The Democratic presidential contender who criticiz...<I>The Democratic presidential contender who criticized Afghan government weeks ago had promised additional troops to Afghanistan to bolster war on terror if he comes to power.<BR/><BR/>The statement added that the two delegations during the meeting noted that both the Democratic and the Republican parties have been supporting long-term presence of the US in Afghanistan.<BR/><BR/>Obama's itinerary also includes Iraq, Jordan, Israel and Germany.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.kazakhstannews.net/story/384460" REL="nofollow">Long Term Support</A>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-82906430388201024422008-07-20T21:50:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:50:00.000-04:00bobal said... If Obama came out for bombing Iran, ...bobal said... <BR/>If Obama came out for bombing Iran, I do think Ash would be for that<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>nope!!! biggo mistake that one.<BR/><BR/>Look - India has refused to sign NPT, has already set off da bomb AND we do a deal. Iran has signed NPT, has not set of da bomb, says they don't want to set off a bomb and we won't talk (well, we murmurred a bit the other day). wasss up wit dat??Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232405130481114127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-10028050924797905502008-07-20T21:48:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:48:00.000-04:00Bobal wrote:"This must mean that Ash, who follows ...Bobal wrote:<BR/><BR/>"This must mean that Ash, who follows Obama in all things, supports the Bush policy in all things. How things change. Ash, the warmonger."<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Please don't mistake my predictions on what will happen as endorsements. I was keener on Obama when I thought he was 'anti-war'. Now, he's just a guy in favor on one clusterf*ck as opposed to two clusterf*cks. I guess... one is better then two....but I'm not convinced. Still, McCain's full of fossilized sh*t.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232405130481114127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-89978961850288016702008-07-20T21:10:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:10:00.000-04:00What about moving to significantly lower levels of...<I>What about moving to significantly lower levels of nuclear weapons, such as eliminating land-based missiles? Gen. Welch - the former military commander of all U.S. nuclear forces - noted that while we know the submarine missile fleet is the most survivable, it can be attrited over time.<BR/><BR/>But there is no motivation to do so while there are significant numbers of ICBMs on alert. Further, there is no motivation to attack the ICBM force.<BR/><BR/>With the configuration of single-warhead ICBMs and arms-control agreements that have drastically reduced strategic warheads, ICBMs have become a stabilizing force. Without them, a pre-emptive attack may be more likely, the nuclear threshold may be diminished and the possibility for conflict increases.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jul/21/keep-us-nukes/" REL="nofollow">U.S. Nukes</A>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-30293983599262486892008-07-20T21:06:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:06:00.000-04:00Good luck tracking these subs once the bad guys ge...Good luck tracking these subs once the bad guys get them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132252460964519368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-31367067818457551872008-07-20T21:02:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:02:00.000-04:00Greek Navy Launches Fuel Cell Powered SubmarineAir...<B>Greek Navy Launches Fuel Cell Powered Submarine</B><BR/><BR/>Air Products, in partnership with Hellas Air Pro Ltd., recently supplied a new state of the art submarine of the Hellenic Navy with hydrogen.<BR/><BR/>Hsy_fuel_cell_submarine The HDW Class 214 submarine has a fuel cell-generated power supply, allowing it to operate entirely on hydrogen. The fuel cell, which produces electrical energy from oxygen and hydrogen, allows the new submarine to cruise under water for up to three weeks without resurfacing. Conventional diesel-electric submarines typically deplete their battery power after a few days cruising under water. In addition, the fuel cell makes no noise and produces no detectable exhaust heat, in turn making the submarine virtually undetectable.<BR/><BR/>.<BR/>.<BR/><BR/>http://thefraserdomain.typepad.com/energy/2007/07/greek-navy-laun.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132252460964519368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-14774065367859938762008-07-20T21:00:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:00:00.000-04:00"No one can question my love for this country."(in..."<I>No one can question my love for this country.</I>"<BR/>(in my image)<BR/>BODoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-68335889633053886772008-07-20T20:48:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:48:00.000-04:00"Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel, and ...<I>"Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel, and it must remain undivided"</I><BR/><BR/>BOsamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-34656942651708226492008-07-20T20:46:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:46:00.000-04:00I'd make that memorial into the form of an America...I'd make that memorial into the form of an American flag with the word's Let's Roll on it.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-36817479001446430322008-07-20T20:45:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:45:00.000-04:00What Mat said.What Mat said.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-63196742450036334522008-07-20T20:43:00.001-04:002008-07-20T20:43:00.001-04:00Actually I have to take back much of my comment ab...Actually I have to take back much of my comment about Ash above, as I missed his post on the earlier thread where he seems to be disagreeing with Obama. Ash, I will try to read more carefully hereafter.<BR/><BR/><I>Russian history should be instructive but alas, for Obama (the next POTUS) it appears as if it will be as Iraq was to Bush. Another friggin' quagmire to get bogged down in.</I> AshBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-87837331984937193232008-07-20T20:43:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:43:00.000-04:00...Or – just maybe – he’s the perfect person for o...<I>...Or – just maybe – he’s the perfect person for our times – a man who can help us confront our internal racial divisions and also help build bridges with other nations where people view us as tyrants and exploiters.<BR/><BR/>Whether Obama prevails in November, his presence has dragged one ugly truth out of the shadows and into the light.<BR/><BR/>As a nation, we do have a long way to go – and the distance we must travel has grown greater since Sept. 11, 2001.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.tribune-democrat.com/editorials/local_story_200132522.html" REL="nofollow">Evidence of our Divisions</A>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-24576902067826618052008-07-20T20:40:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:40:00.000-04:00Terrye can suck every bit of intelligence out of a...Terrye can suck every bit of intelligence out of a discussion.<BR/>Should sent her to BC, maybe the average would result in common sense.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-50942191461495952692008-07-20T20:39:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:39:00.000-04:00aerawls said,The design is without a doubt a cresc...aerawls said,<BR/><BR/>The design is without a doubt a crescent. It was originally named Crescent of Embrace, and as can be seen in the animation, every particle of that original crescent design remains completely intact in the redesign. <BR/><BR/>People also need to know that the giant crescent points to Mecca, and that this Mecca-orientation is repeated in the crescents of trees that surround the crescent-shaped Tower of Voices part of the memorial. <BR/><BR/>This repetition proves that the Mecca orientation is intentional. That makes the giant crescent a mihrab: the Mecca-direction indicator around which every mosque is built. Some mihrabs are pointed arch shaped, but the archetypical mihrab is crescent shaped.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1123345445006390962008-07-20T20:37:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:37:00.000-04:00Gawd, it gets worse when someone argues.Gawd, it gets worse when someone argues.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-80529692810476525582008-07-20T20:35:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:35:00.000-04:00Terrye,Maybe I am missing something, but this just...Terrye,<BR/><I>Maybe I am missing something, but this just looks like a semi circle to me. I get the whole crescent thing and if it really bothers people, then they should change it, but when I looked at it I did not think of Islam."</I>"<BR/>---<BR/><BR/>I guess that's socialist, Welfare Worker Terrye the "conservative" once of yargb fame raisin her perky and brilliant little noggin again.<BR/><BR/>---<BR/>I thot of "Cheers" the Bar,<BR/>and "Cheer" Laundry Detergent, myself.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-23257278700960726432008-07-20T20:13:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:13:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132252460964519368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-32487465838349118202008-07-20T20:12:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:12:00.000-04:00Speak o'de Debil:Only Journalists And Liberals Wou...Speak o'de Debil:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://strata-sphere.com/blog/index.php/archives/5680" REL="nofollow">Only Journalists And Liberals Would Confuse “Schedule” And “Conditions”</A><BR/><BR/>OMG - how much brain damage did the elitist school system do to this nation? <BR/>The reason I ask is because those of us who went to public schools seem to have come through the ordeal sane, but those with Ivy League educations seem to have lost all their marbles...Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.com