Remember this?
Pajamas Media has the continuing story. Jennifer Rubin writes:
Last month, the Obama administration’s decision to dismiss a default judgment against the New Black Panther Party in a clear case of voter intimidation (caught on videotape and circulated on the internet) drew scrutiny from Congress and from the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. That scrutiny has now resulted in one announced investigation by the Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) and set the stage for a battle between the administration and the Commission.
This could get very very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis is already VERY interesting Running Bare.
ReplyDeleteRegrettably, I do have a friend who is in truly dire straights and I have to try to help him. HAVE to.
So as much as I'd like to be on with you all especially about this topic, I can't.
That picture reminds me to clean my guns.
ReplyDelete9/11 is National Gun Cleaning Day.
I don't have that many guns, but they're real clean.
BITTER
CLINGER,
R
Let's see if I got this straight...
ReplyDelete- Justice dept quashes investigations into voter intimidation... not news.
- ACORN staff advise pimps on how to game the welfare system with underage prostitutes - not news.
- 1 million strong protest in Washington -not news
-TOTUS claims economy is improving... now that's news!
Knock, Knock!
ReplyDeleteAnyone home?
I heard there was party!
Kenneth,
ReplyDeleteIf it's not The Wee Won, it's not news!
*From the MSM style guide*
Blah ... those guys area such creeps! ... if this investigation is pulled down for any reason .. I hope there is an investigation by someone outside the government somehow ... Conyers backed off of ACORN and then the Black Panthers case was jerked off ... pretty clear to me what was and is behind it ... HOPE! ...
ReplyDeleteHey JCM, real, Render and everyone else ... I have "heard" the Grand Opening is gonna happen soon ...
Goodaftermorning, everyone! JCM, glad you made it!
ReplyDeleteHowdy, Zigzag, Render, Kenneth.
/mine are clean, too
Pink! ... you got guns? ... um ... I mean ... real guns ... the shooting kind? ... redneck clinger ...
ReplyDeletePink Freud,
ReplyDeletePlayed with which account to use, blogspot didn't work, but gmail did.
But they're the same thing...
*scratches head*
ZigzaggingThroughGhostland,
ReplyDeleteCharter member of the bitter, clingy club.
JCM ... yep! ... get em while ya can boys! ... my friends keep telling me I need to get a carry permit ... but I am thinking just gonna bring one of my shotguns to my place in the city ... I am not a very good aim ... think a load of buckshot will cover a good area ...
ReplyDeleteRender! :-)
ReplyDeleteKenneth! :-)
JCM! :-)
ZigZag! :-)
HI youse guyz!
Yeah, that's PhillySpeak and yeah, that incident happened in MY TOWN :-(
LoL ... Philly ... was just there a little while ago ... someone from somewhere else who is my friend ... recommended Chinks for cheesesteak ... it was wonderful and they had a Banana Milkshake that was heaven ... could never live there cuz it gets too cold for this southern blood ...
ReplyDeletelittleoldlady,
ReplyDeleteAny fruit cup left? I know I'm late!
{littleoldlady }
Looks like the THUGS from ACORN get another lil bite taken out of their lyin', thievin' asses again.
ReplyDeleteCurious to see what the New Orleans office investigation turns up.
/community organizers, doncha know ....nice to see the fine upstandin' folks 0bama got his start with
ZigzaggingThroughGhostland
ReplyDeleteHad my 9mm for years, upgraded to .40 a few years ago. Stocked up on ammo last year before the run started. Got my long gun then too, Mr. Mossberg is also in residence.
I've had a carry permit for almost 30 years now (when did I get old?). Handgun is a acquired skill. Go with what's comfortable.
Sad day when there's no investigation of things such as this, but the CIA guys have to what their every move because of investigations.
ReplyDeleteAnd once again, sure glad to see some old friends again!
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Zigzag,
ReplyDeleteOh Chinks...I think that's one of the famous neighborhood steak shops. Not one of the "big boys" - Pat's, Geno's, Jim's. I've never been. Hard to get a BAD cheesesteak in Philadelphia, unless you go to Arby's or McDonalds or something. ;-)
BTW, it's too cold for ME here, too, wintertime. :-(
TOP! w00t! :-) HIYA!
ReplyDelete{JCM}, probably some fruit left...definitely more tomorrow.
/I probably should say "G-d willing" just for good form ;-)
Welcome aboard, 1SGT!
ReplyDeleteJCM, 50 is the new 30.
/so they say ;)
Pink Freud,
ReplyDeleteI got the kids to keep me young, or at least worn out!
Looks like the THUGS from ACORN get another lil bite taken out of their lyin', thievin' asses again.
ReplyDeleteCurious to see what the New Orleans office investigation turns up.
Yeah, just yesterday wasn't the nuts in ACORN saying that "the video was doctored" and obviously "fake"? So, what do the filmers do? Release ANOTHER one - this time in Brooklyn...
I bet if ACORN flaps their gums again today, we'll see another one tomorrow LOL
Littleoldlady, and Pink
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a new home for a while, sure glad to be here. Thanks
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Good afternoon all. I did Obama fix the economy this morning during his speech?
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling that ting down my leg.
JCM ... are you the one who has foster children? .... if so you and your wife are angels ... I remember you from someplace else ...
ReplyDeleteRunning Bare,
ReplyDeleteYeah, just yesterday wasn't the nuts in ACORN saying that "the video was doctored" and obviously "fake"? So, what do the filmers do? Release ANOTHER one - this time in Brooklyn...
I bet if ACORN flaps their gums again today, we'll see another one tomorrow LOL
Couldn't happen to a finer organization!
Damn that Beck feller!
How did that I get into my sentence?
ReplyDeleteHow did that I get into my sentence?
ReplyDeleteWhat ting are you talking about? ;)
Jorline
ReplyDeleteCould be the typewriter you are using! 8>)
ZigzaggingThroughGhostland,
ReplyDeleteYep, that's us. Youngest kid just turned 1 is foster, she's a real peach.
I surely wasn't my fault.
ReplyDelete/
I know you do, JCK (kids to keep you young!) ...and I admire the heck outta you (even though from afar, and I've ever told you that before ....but I do).
ReplyDeleteI went back to school at 44 .... I'm around the youngfolk (read: clueless, mostly liberal) a good bit of the time myself. I'm doing my best to properly influence them!
Hey JCM...good to see you.
ReplyDeleteM, it was supposed to be M!
ReplyDeleteJCM ... she is so cute!!! kids do keep you young ... and tired!!!
ReplyDelete1SGT, we are thrilled to have you here!
ReplyDelete1SGT, we're so happy to have you here!
ReplyDelete(I KNEW it lied when it told me my post couldn't be posted!)
ReplyDelete/make that doubly happy, 1SGT!
Jorline ... Obama may say he is "fixing" the economy ... but what he really means is small business owners like you and me ... BOHICA!!!! ...
ReplyDelete1SGT, we're elated to have you here!
ReplyDeleteAny Obama speech = BLIVIT.
ReplyDeleteWhat an angel, JCM! Beautiful pic ...
ReplyDeletePink,
ReplyDeleteYou sure know how to make an Old Soldier feel special! LOL
Hi C2ers. JCM I have said this before to you. You and your wife are truly GREAT people. I take my hat off to you both.
ReplyDeleteSo many great people finding their way here. :)))
Pink Freud,
ReplyDeleteI went back to college in my mid 30's, I think I had way more fun! Especially being to tweak lib profs' noses.
RunningBare ... lol ... had to look that one up ... Yep! ...
ReplyDeleteYou makin' fun a'me, Running Bare?
ReplyDelete/
BOHICA?
ReplyDeleteBLIVIT?
/need an updated dict-o-speak
You makin' fun a'me, Running Bare?
ReplyDeleteIf I was, I would have gone to a thesaurus and used every synonym for "happy" that I could find. ;)
Pink Freud,
ReplyDeletePicked up fresh blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries at a farmers market on Sunday.
She just loved them, I'd some on her tray, she'd squeal put one in her mouth smile and giggle, then bounce in her seat and make a "fuss" till I gave her more. Should have take a picture she was just covered in berry juice.
BLIVIT = 10 lbs of shit in a 5 lb bag.
ReplyDelete"Pink,
ReplyDeleteYou sure know how to make an Old Soldier feel special! LOL"
/my day is complete ;-)
"Especially being to tweak lib profs' noses."
ReplyDeleteBeaucoup fun! I would PAY to ...oh, wait.
Erik The Red
ReplyDeleteSure glad to see you made your way here!
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Bare: hahahaha!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya ZigZag. I can't wait to see what new contributions my business will get to participate in.
ReplyDeleteHey Jorline!
ReplyDelete/fresh out of happy words
fresh out of happy words
ReplyDeleteHere you go, my friend. :)
Your smile is good enough Pink. Did you pick some berries for LoL's fruitcup?
ReplyDeleteWilson clearly did not like being lectured and even rebuked by the brainy black president presiding over the majestic chamber.
ReplyDelete[snip]
Some people just can’t believe a black man is president and will never accept it.
[snip]
It may be President Obama’s very air of elegance and erudition that raises hackles in some. “My father used to say to me, ‘Boy, don’t get above your raising,’ ” Fowler said. “Some people are prejudiced anyway, and then they look at his education and mannerisms and get more angry at him.”
Boy, Oh, Boy
By MAUREEN DOWD
Wrong, wrong and wrong sweetie (to use a BHO phrase).
It's all about Liberty and Limited government.
You're a racist if you don't love everything Obama.
ReplyDelete"Here you go, my friend. :)"
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you, Bare. I am on cloud nine, walking on air, just tickled PINK to have a fresh supply!
I added the fresh figs, Jorline, but they were the first to go.
ReplyDelete"Boy, Oh, Boy
ReplyDeleteBy MAUREEN DOWD"
"The unspoken 'You, lie boy."
Absolutely disgusting.
My favorite new tea party pic. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteRACISM
Hi! It's GREAT to see you ALL!
ReplyDeleteJCM, thanks for bringing up the Dowd thing. That might have to be its own thread. Medved is talking about it right now, and it's simply despicable.
Wilson's inability to control his emotions during the speech is something people will have differing opinions on, but putting words in his mouth and thoughts in his mind is a new low, even for her.
Why thank you, Bare. I am on cloud nine, walking on air, just tickled PINK to have a fresh supply!
ReplyDeleteThat's how I roll.
Marching orders must be obeyed, C2. The Wilson was a gift to her, she couldn't have scripted this better.
ReplyDeleteWilson's inability to control his emotions during the speech is something people will have differing opinions on, but putting words in his mouth and thoughts in his mind is a new low, even for her.
ReplyDeleteIt's all part of the "Paint any and all as racists, who do not worship at the feet of Obama..." tactic that is playing out at every opportunity.
You're a racist if you don't love everything Obama.
ReplyDeleteJorline, you nailed it - that seems to be the template the left is trying to impose. Furthermore, I don't think reasonable Americans of any color will accept the idea that you can only believe someone is a liar if they're white.
They always overplay their hand, by pushing absurd notions like this.
Correspondence Committee
ReplyDeleteWilson broke with the decorum of our House Chamber, which he apologized for.
The core issue is Wilson was speaking the truth.
The Obama / Reid / Pelosi triumvirate isn't as upset with the break in decorum as with being called out publicly like that with the truth.
"They always overplay their hand, by pushing absurd notions like this."
ReplyDeleteYet so many center,center-left and even some center-right buy into this crap.
They always overplay their hand, by pushing absurd notions like this.
ReplyDeleteAnd when the inevitable backlash against it occurs, will they look at what they've done, and see the error in it? Nope. They will look at the backlash, and comfort themselves by using it to reinforce and validate their beliefs, by thinking that the backlash is because we are all racists, rather than confront the truth we disagree with them.
It has to be a mental illness. It just has to be.
Yet so many center,center-left and even some center-right buy into this crap.
ReplyDeleteWhen so many in the media are willing to "report" it as "fact", as part of the water-carrying they do for the Left, what other result could there be?
RunningBare ...
ReplyDelete"It's all part of the "Paint any and all as racists, who do not worship at the feet of Obama..." tactic that is playing out at every opportunity."
Heck ... all you have to be is a person south of the Mason-Dixon and you are called a racist ... so f*cking sick of it ... and they can kiss my southern ass ... there is so much about Obama not to like ... who cares if he is green or purple ... blah ...
ACORN caught red handed again...
ReplyDeleteThird Videotape Reveals ACORN Assisting 'Pimp,' 'Prostitute' in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Days after the release of hidden-camera videos led to the firing of four ACORN workers in Baltimore and Washington who assisted an independent filmmaker posing as a pimp to apply for an illegal housing loan for a brothel, a third video has surfaced showing ACORN workers offering the same kind of assistance at the organization's office in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Marching orders must be obeyed, C2. The Wilson was a gift to her, she couldn't have scripted this better.
ReplyDeletePinkie, you and I have talked about this before...she simply couldn't stop at writing about what Wilson actually did. She had to fictionalize it, so it would fit the theme she wanted to push.
Obama writes in his book about wanting to somehow smother his own white half, and the left erupts when someone concludes he has issues with race. This guy calls someone a liar, and he's an instant racist. He must be drummed out of office and forced to grovel, issuing multiple apologies.
The double standard is breathtaking. Is there any doubt the media is going through Wilson's trash cans right now?
My favorite new tea party pic. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteRACISM
LOL just sad and great.
Hi y’all.
When so many in the media are willing to "report" it as "fact", as part of the water-carrying they do for the Left, what other result could there be?
ReplyDeleteNot much I guess. The next question has to be, How can we counter the effect?
Heck ... all you have to be is a person south of the Mason-Dixon and you are called a racist ... so f*cking sick of it ... and they can kiss my southern ass ... there is so much about Obama not to like ... who cares if he is green or purple ... blah ...
ReplyDeleteHere here. It's funny how "the south" gets this rap, when it's even worse in places like the northeast, the northwest, etc... It's gotta be frustrating as hell... :(
Callahan23
ReplyDeleteWas sure hoping you would find your way here!
WELCOME!
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Hiya Callahan :-)
ReplyDeleteNot much I guess. The next question has to be, How can we counter the effect?
ReplyDeleteJust keep getting out there, getting in their faces, jumping up and calling them liars... when their only response continues to be "RACISTS!!!!", then maybe enough people will get turned off by their bullshit...
Here..Here If I ever need a wingman I'm calling you!
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1SG(ret) & Pink
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing?
I've been here for some days now but always only briefly. Private and job commitments keep me away from my favorite past-time. %-)
Yet so many center,center-left and even some center-right buy into this crap.
ReplyDeleteYears and years of conditioning. They've been working on this a long time.
I hate racism. I'd be the first in line to defend someone who was being attacked based on their race. But I truly resent the idea that it's out-of-bounds to criticize someone legitimately if they aren't white.
“I wouldn’t dignify you by peeing on your leg. It wouldn’t be worth wasting the urine.” - Pete Stark
ReplyDeleteNow that I have enough happy words (Thank you, Bare!), I'm exultant!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean ...I've gotta run shortly too, but will be back later this evening.
The above quote, by Pete Stark, available on YouTube:
ReplyDeleteYouTube
Saw it on HotAir...
Render, by the way, your 'clean guns' post made me bust out laughing. So glad you're here!
ReplyDeleteAnd that goes for all of you. Good to see all these names. I'd list you all but I'm afraid I'd miss someone. (Once we move into our new digs, finding someone in a thread will be much easier, right Bare?)
Bare, Fortney "Pete" Stark...ugh!
ReplyDeleteBut, you see, the left is exempt from the civility standard.
Once we move into our new digs, finding someone in a thread will be much easier, right Bare?
ReplyDeleteI don't know. Why you asking me for? New digs? What's that all about?
(just kidding)
The answer is, "Yes."
Howdy Callahan.
ReplyDeleteC2
ReplyDelete100% agree!
There was a saying we used to use in the military!
"We don't care what color you are, you are all f__k-up's until we tell you otherwise."
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The core issue is Wilson was speaking the truth.
ReplyDeleteThe Obama / Reid / Pelosi triumvirate isn't as upset with the break in decorum as with being called out publicly like that with the truth.
Exactly, JCM. So, there's only one thing to do: ruin the guy.
What I find interesting is that he had finally heard enough and the words simply forced themselves out of his body. I really think the outburst was that spontaneous.
Medved had a good point. He said that during the days following Kennedy's death, someone remarked that no man wants to be remembered for his worst moment.
They'll hammer this guy for a split-second emotional outburst, but they'll elevate Kennedy and Byrd to positions of respect and give them neat nicknames.
Double. Standard.
re: CC I hate racism. I'd be the first in line to defend someone who was being attacked based on their race.
ReplyDeleteI consider myself pretty colorblind, which is why I get along with most anyone in situations as talking, teaching or working with any race, color, religion or nationality.
I have been working in Ethiopia for two and a half years and I tell you, racism is way overboard there as compared to any western culture.
The dominant culture calls anyone darker as themselves as 'barea' which translates to a mix of black and slave.
Whites are called 'ferench' which is rather used as a slur. Asians are being called 'monkeys'.
Each and everyone will be judged immediately by the color of their skin and then called out with racial slurs if she/he doesn't match their own 'color-scheme'.
100% agree!
ReplyDeleteThere was a saying we used to use in the military!
"We don't care what color you are, you are all f__k-up's until we tell you otherwise."
LOL 1SG! I'm sure that will sound familiar to Running Bare, who is a Navy vet. (Not to mention all the other vets we're priviledged to have around.)
R/B, I bet 1SG would enjoy hearing about the guy who used to call you all "dick bweff."
Hi Jorline nice seeing you here.
ReplyDeleteSo many good people joining here, it is like a big HELLO but constantly. :-)
And here's a question... why are they still called "The Black Panthers"? Shouldn't they be "The African-American Panthers" now?
ReplyDelete*sigh*
ReplyDeleteGotta go build some hardware and ship it off to India.
Later!
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.
George Orwell.
R/B, I bet 1SG would enjoy hearing about the guy who used to call you all "dick bweff."
ReplyDeleteBoy, that made keeping a straight face extremely difficult when you were getting chewed out, let me tell you what! LOL
See you around JCM!
ReplyDeleteCallahan, I hear that. There are a lot of places on the globe where they just don't hold themselves to any sort of standard where race is concerned. Basic equality is not even on their radar, it seems.
ReplyDeleteAfrican-American Panthers! LOL Bare...that doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, does it?
ReplyDeletePink ... can you email me please ...
ReplyDeleteVenezuela to Develop Nuclear Energy With Russian Help.
ReplyDeleteVenezuela President Hugo Chavez said the South American country plans to develop a nuclear energy program with Russia and doesn’t want to build an atomic bomb.
Chavez said that the country’s oil and gas reserves won’t last forever and the government will seek alternative energy sources. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin agreed to help Venezuela’s nuclear energy program during a meeting in Moscow last week, Chavez said.
“We’re not going to make an atomic bomb, so don’t bother us like with Iran,” he said on state television. “We’re going to develop nuclear energy with peaceful purposes.”
OK...who's buying. Remember that crazy uncle at family outings?
Wow, is this "old home week" or what? Good to see everybody!
ReplyDeleteHey PBJ! ...
ReplyDeleteJorline,
ReplyDelete“We’re not going to make an atomic bomb, so don’t bother us like with Iran,” he said on state television. “We’re going to develop nuclear energy with peaceful purposes.”
I can just hear the phone lines from Tehran to Caracas burning up, "Hugo, habibi!, ixnay on the ombay talk, got that? Geesh, your lips are looser than my favorite goat. Smarten up will ya? Or inshalah, I'll send you a f*ckin' candygram from Hezbollah!"
re: Jorline
ReplyDelete"Chavez said that the country’s oil and gas reserves won’t last forever and the government will seek alternative energy sources. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin agreed to help Venezuela’s nuclear energy program during a meeting in Moscow last week, Chavez said."
Just for a second let's take the little-dictosmuck at his word and it is for energy. Could we say he has a better insight than our on Gov when it comes to energy production?
Afternoon all. Couldn't access the net at work today. Had two bosses looking over my shoulder for all intents and purposes for the whole day. What did I miss?
ReplyDeleteKenneth,
ReplyDeleteVirgin goats no less.
Hugo has Bush Dogs in Venezuela...no kidding, Speothos Venaticus. Who would have guessed?
BBL...time for my daughers vollyball game.
Get in a rush and see what happens?
ReplyDeletepimf daughers vollyball = daughters volleyball.
Later
Hi ZigZag. Yours is the only nic I don't have figured out yet. I'm sure somebody will let me know.
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon - jumping in quickly before I'm off to work.
ReplyDeleteThis bodes ill for our nation. The Obama admin backing these thugs sends a clear message: voter intimidation is ok.
- ladycatnip
Hey 2P. How the heck are you?
ReplyDeleteHey Erik, things are going well. Got a concept blog that I think should work. Got my first post up too. You all know what C always said. "Get your own damned blog". So I did. ;)
ReplyDeleteHowDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
ReplyDeleteGosh it's like old home week 'round here and boyhowdy I'm glad!
Site's blocked at work though. Figures.
PBJ ... if you think about my postings ... you will remember ... I ain't hiding ... just time to get rid of some old ghosts!!!! ...
ReplyDeleteOne More Weekend With You ... Bob ...
I am having the same problem PBJ with zigzag. I have been racking my booze riddled brain for the last day or so. :)))
ReplyDeleteZigZag: Bury the dead, they tend to stink up the place....Coglins final law I believe. Why I am going with the nic I am now. People will know who I am and that's good enough for me.
ReplyDeleteLooks great P2. I suggested to pink that we have a section on the new site where we could share our photos. I will go and have a look at your blog ever few days or so. Or you could send me an email when you have a new post. So you got your new camera?
ReplyDeleteErik: Not yet. Going to go through my archive and build from there. Got a concept in mind that I want to work with.
ReplyDeleteThanks, zigzag, I'll figure it out. Got to get back to work. Sometimes that's hard when your office is at home.
ReplyDeleteSee everyone a little later!
PaladinPhil
ReplyDeleteWho were you? BTW, everytime I see the name "Palidin" I'm always reminded of Obi-wan. He was one of the best peeps I've ever had the pleasure to meet in person.
Miss Trixie: I am a fellow native like you, except not as far north. How's little miss? Still terrorizing the neighbourhood?
ReplyDeletePBJ ... see ya later ... I have the same problem when I work at my office at home .. which I need to get back to right now ... have a few more spreadsheets to print out and then done for the day ... be back later ...
ReplyDeleteShe's doing just fine at 56 years - although slowing down a tad and just now, she's snoring like a drunken sailor after shore leave with a full tummy. Belching softly in her sleep is SOOOOOO ladylike donchathink? :D
ReplyDeleteLOL, otherwise she's just being a dog. Funny no matter what size they are they have the same factory presets.
ReplyDeleteSure good to see you again Miss Trixie. Have missed the updates on little miss
ReplyDelete1SG(ret)
ReplyDeleteWoot! So good to see you too. *smooch*
(... don't let realwest see that ...)
*wipes away lipstick smudge on a whiskery cheek with a kleenex*
:D
This is going to be hard. Most posters are using familiar nics. P2 each time I have replied to you I almost called you by another name. I will leave it up to you to "come out" LOL.
ReplyDeletePaladin
ReplyDeleteAHA! I figured it out. :D Glad you're here.
Now I must run away and nosh - gonna order a 'za for me dinner as I really don't feel like cooking tonight.
BBL.
re: Miss Trixie
ReplyDelete"Woot! So good to see you too. *smooch*
(... don't let realwest see that ...)
*wipes away lipstick smudge on a whiskery cheek with a kleenex*"
Now my day is soooooo.....complete!
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"You are waging a hopeless and losing war, a war in which the end is not visible on the horizon."
ReplyDeleteName the speaker
a) John Murtha
b) Dick Durbin
c) Harry Reid
d) Osama bin Laden
Click here for the answer
d) Osama bin Laden
ReplyDeleteHe also just said: The war on terror “cost you a lot without any result whatsoever.”
*spit*
I believe ACORN may have just gotten taken down in the Senate ... step one ...
ReplyDeleteZigzaggingThroughGhostland,
ReplyDeleteFrom the story I linked up thread.
Earlier videos taken at ACORN offices in Washington and Baltimore led to the firing of two employees at each office, and on Friday the U.S. Census Bureau severed ties with the group in the wake of the controversy.
ACORN's got some 'splainin' to do for sure.
About time. WA State we lost a Senate seat (Gorton / Cantwell 2000) and the Gov. (Rossi Gregoire 2004) to very slim margin in the face of significant ACORN registration fraud.
JCM ... yes and I do not understand people who keep saying that "voter registration fraud" had no affect on "voting" ... please ... what was the intent? ... yeah some people were just making crap up out of the phone book but there was a real desire to affect the outcome of elections ... and it happened ... we will never know the total affect especially in states where there was a real manipulation of the registration process ... Ohio for one ...
ReplyDeleteI DO NOT get it ... during the primaries and the general this was all brought to the attention of many of us ... now ... "oh, it was just "voter registration fraud" ... nothing to see here ... f*ck that crap ... I ain't never forgetting anything that happened ...
I hope ACORN is fully investigated and not by some jerk friends of Obama ... this vote in the Senate is just for stopping funds until investigation and then there will be the House ... but if enough of us call our reps we should be able to make a difference ... who among them wants to vote for this organization now? ... I heard even Franken voted against them ...
The No votes on ACORN ... who is surprised about these ...
ReplyDeleteDick Durbin (D-IL) Roland Burris (D-IL) Robert Casey (D-PA) Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Patrick Leahy (D-VT) Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
ZigzaggingThroughGhostland,
ReplyDeleteIn WA the Sec. State Sam Reed is making progress.“Ever since we launched the statewide voter registration database back in January, 2006, we have been able to remove 160,000 invalid registrations, including a number who were signed up in more than one county, voters who had died, and convicted felons who have not had their voting rights restored,” WA has 3.6 million reg. voters, that's 4% of the registrations were illegal, no idea how many motor voter (that' a Cloward-Piven brainchild) registrations and ACORN are still in the pool.
Gorton / Cantwell the margin was 1728 votes, 0.9%.
Rossi / Gregoire the margin was 134 votes, 0.093%.
The "noise" of fraudulent registrations is much greater than the election results.
IMHO it's time to dump the current registration rolls. Have everyone re-register with proof of citizen ship and residency.
JCM ... I totally agree ... I believe in the next election there will be much more scrutiny into the registration process ... maybe if we can survive Obama some good things will come of all of this ...
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