Political Post (Commander Feng To The Bridge!)

I was sent this by email recently, and since I'm political-non-gratta, I thought I'd get some opinions before getting upset. Here's the link

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- Josh

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[Post edited by NachtDerKriecher on Oct 20, 2009 - CDT 1:28 PM]

"political non-grata" is a funny pun.

i can't watch videos while at school, so i'll have to offer my opinions later this evening.

Ai Ai, Commander.

I don't have speakers at work. I did scan some of the headlines.

My bottom line: I'm tired to the lunatic fringe. Period. And that's what these people are. The loonies.

Jason

I'll give my opinion now!

This is more proof why we should never let actors influence or run any part of the government, local or world wide. You think placing some guy with a British accent on a podium is going to make it all sound more convincing and truthful? I could care less who the guy is or if his reputation hold any respect - fear mongering is fear mongering! I'd make a Vegas bet that this bozo is paid by FOX and he sleeps with Glenn Beck! Oh, the fear, the fear! lol

Believing crap like this, or being brainwashed by FOX New Media, is no different than buying National Enquirer at the checkout stand at your local grocery store - they're all full of crap and they know the sheep out there will eat it up.

I love how this idiot says he read the treaty Obama will sign with other world leaders and it will put the world into communism. Yeah, ok, notice how the speaker never points out what part of the "so-called" treaty says that? Why doesn't he have this info up on a big screen for everyone to read? Why didn't he pass out the treaty for everyone to read and highlight the parts that say the world will be put into a communist state?

The fear wagon has truly become my comedy relief over the past few months. What a riot!

My two cents:

Personally, I abhor politics, because I never know who to believe. You can almost always find equally compelling arguments on BOTH sides of any given topic, and BOTH sides think they're right, and BOTH sides will find supporting documentation (or "proof") that they are right and their opponents are wrong. It's lawyering on the highest and most repugnant scale.

The good AND bad thing about politicians, is that they aren't all scum. In fact, I'd bet that there are some down right good and honest politicians out there. The problem is, they ALL claim to be the "good guy", and some of them are down-right Emmy winning actors at it!

Politicians will cite this person's rantings and try to tear them down because of this fact or that fact that the person stated, or they'll cite this document or that person to support their argument. Or worse, they'll tell "the best lie" and use some of the FACTS about a person, or what they said, and twist and bend them around the most elaborate lies to make them appear seamless... All in the name of "winning".

They don't care about our concerns! In fact, it's probably the furthest thing from their minds! They just want to say and do exactly what you need to see them say and do (for the time being) until they're elected, and then keep all of their shady dealings (or real intents) behind closed doors and under the radar, so they can lie, and get you to RE-elect them, or promote them to a higher station.

I hate to seem like such a cynic, but honestly that's how it appears to me. Generally speaking, I'm a conservative, but have always thought of myself as a "right person for the job" kind of voter. And each and every time, I've seen idiots on BOTH sides of this "two-party-system" (current president included) completely go back on their promises, and use lame excuses and scapegoats to explain away their shortcomings.

I'm just tired of it all. I hate all of the negativity from both sides and the energy wasted on trying to defend your position to friends and neighbors. It's just wasted energy to me. I know some people feed off of hatred and negativity, but it just drains me. I've got better things to do and more important things to worry about in my life than to quibble over this topic or that, and try to find "ammunition" to use against my "opposition". I feel much better in allowing other people to believe what they choose, and if it's in opposition to my beliefs, that's OK, as long as it doesn't hurt my family or choice to believe as I do.



- Josh

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It's just wasted energy to me. I know some people feed off of hatred and negativity, but it just drains me. I've got better things to do and more important things to worry about in my life than to quibble over this topic or that, and try to find "ammunition" to use against my "opposition".

Mmmm, grilled frankfurters.

Josh,

You're right, there's a lot of silly hot air being spewed into the atmosphere right now. For whatever reason, some people think that it's better to divide the country than to have civil discussions about impt issues.

Let's just bash Sony in unison.

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Let's just bash Sony in unison.

Hear! Hear! Let the good times roll. I'll bring the beer and beef nachos.

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[Post edited by Falcon01 on Oct 21, 2009 - CDT 10:42 AM]