Politics - 7 October 2007

2007-10-07 08:08:28 · 29 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

-Al Qaeda
-Bush adminstration
-US Neo cons
-The GOP
-Israel
-AIPAC: Israel lobby
-Iran (they hated Saddam as much as anyone)
-Fox News
-Blackwater USA
-Haliburton
-Big oil

2007-10-07 08:04:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

When Republicans Scream Bloody ''Liberal'' Media Bias
A. Alexander, October 2nd, 2007
If you are like me, you had always assumed that the reason Republicans screamed bloody "Liberal" media bias, was because they believed that the media portrayed them in an unrealistic and unfair manner. If so, like me, you were wrong. It wasn't that the Republicans believed the media to be misrepresenting them; it was that the corporate-owned media used to portray them for exactly who they, as Republicans, really were.

If we've learned anything about Republicans in recent years, it is that they aren't at all the kind of people that they want the public to believe them to be. Republicans want the public to see them as being "good Christians" with high "morals and values," supporters of the "traditional family," tough-minded anti-gay champions of "freedom and liberty," and people who supposedly oppose affirmative action based upon a principle of "equality for all, special treatment for none." In reality, Republicans are greed-driven; Jack Abramoff corrupted; wife-cheating; mistress-choking; teenaged Congressional Page stalking; airport bathroom love-seeking; DC madam needing; diaper-wearing Louisiana call girl paying; crank-snorting-gay-prostitute-humping ingrates; and supporters of major presidential candidates who have all run from two minority-sponsored debates.

And the moment the corporate-owned media reports the facts ... Republicans scream bloody "Liberal" media bias!

Republican cries of "Liberal" media bias started in the 1970s, about the same time that Archie Bunker of "All in the Family" fame became a household name. Many of us assumed that Republicans saw themselves in Archie, which was true ... they did. The character of Archie was a racist, chauvinistic, homophobe, who always seemed to be on the verge of beating the snot out of his wife, Edith. Archie was never quite able to deal honestly with himself or the world around him ... he always filtered everything through his fears and prejudices. Most of us assumed then, that Republicans considered Archie to be an example of "Liberal" media bias, because they believed the character to be an inaccurate depiction of what Republicans were really about, which wasn't true at all.

Republicans were upset about Archie's character, because it was a dead-on portrayal of the average GOPer. The media's airing of the character Archie Bunker was, for Republicans, a bit too much like being spied upon. All the dirty little secrets -- the racism, the hatred, the fake piety, the homophobia -- were being placed before the public and the public didn't like what they saw. If Archie and other media programs were going to be offered for consumption, Republicans knew they would never win another election. They needed to act. So, as always, Republicans claimed that the accurate portrayal of their true nature was a lie and they screamed bloody "Liberal" media bias.

Then, of course, Republicans went about the business of constructing a wholly fictitious version of themselves -- the Republican as "good Christian," as "morals and values" centered, as supporters of the "traditional American family," as being champions of "equality for all, special treatment for none" but never racist -- and whenever the media strayed from the "official" Republican-endorsed version, they screamed bloody "Liberal" media bias.

So, you see, whenever Republicans are screaming bloody "Liberal" media bias ... it is because someone, somewhere is telling the truth about a Republican. Don't think it is true? One can see the Republican mindset being played out over the Iraq coverage. Whenever -- rare as it is -- the media tries to tell the truth about just how bad things have become in Iraq, Republicans scream bloody "Liberal" media bias. Never mind the reality that Iraq is a disaster going from bad to horrific ... the truth isn't the "official" Republican-endorsed version and is therefore, "biased."

The funny thing about today's Republican Party is that nobody is buying into their "official" versions of anything ... well, nobody that is but Republicans themselves. The difference between who Republicans want the public to believe them to be and who they truly are - is as wide as Larry Craig's stance in an airport bathroom stall.

2007-10-07 07:54:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

You all know why I am saying adopted, I THINK, meaning your child will not have your genes. I am trying my best not to laugh here, but unusually, as Republicans usually are, I am being unsuccessful at it today!
Have a nice day, and take it it for the fun joke on you that it is?

God Bless America! I LOVE her so!

2007-10-07 07:47:18 · 15 answers · asked by xenypoo 7

Please see this before responding, as important background.
Relevant article, possibly still at the top, at:

http://apifar.blogspot.com

2007-10-07 07:47:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57576

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57902

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58013

Communist China is bad news.

I don't want to see them surpass America militarily, economically, and globally.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

2007-10-07 07:41:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-07 07:34:30 · 8 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

2007-10-07 07:27:26 · 16 answers · asked by realitycheck 3

What are the odds against being totally wrong about everything you claim?

2007-10-07 07:26:18 · 15 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

If the Cons could be medicated for their FEAR, maybe the government will stop eating away at the Constitution.

2007-10-07 07:25:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

They always find guest to tell their viewers that we are one day away from being attacked by someone.

2007-10-07 07:21:50 · 15 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

How much do we pay him and also how much do other senior peole earn i.e. home secretary, the queen etc (feel free to add people to this list. Also do they earn too much like my plumber

2007-10-07 07:20:32 · 11 answers · asked by <><><> 3

People who support the "Patriot" act are those who live in fear of another 9/11. They think that removing their freedoms (Yes, the 4th amendment is VERY important to our freedoms and it has been done away with via the "Patriot" act) will protect them from attacks. But this very act will bring down our freedoms totally.

I have recently posted disturbing questions on YA about the Freedom of Speech being quieted. People are actually trying to DEFEND the government doing this!?! Do you see anything wrong with this picture?
And before any of you try to say I am not an American..or what ever...I SERVED in the military active duty for 4 years, so I know what it means not to have those freedoms.

What pride is there in the USA when you live in FEAR from what may happen from terrorists? Supporting the "Patriot" act and letting the removal of our freedoms are acts of fear.

Take precautions, but do so WITHIN the Constitution!

2007-10-07 07:10:31 · 24 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

2007-10-07 06:56:09 · 12 answers · asked by realitycheck 3

Do they practice many, or most of the values that the Gospel of Christ characterized as evil?

Have these Christians been seduced by the world?

2007-10-07 06:47:21 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

families who can afford private insurance actually draws money from Medicare and Medicaid, reducing the funds available to America's eldery and senior citizens, upon which their very lives depend?

2007-10-07 06:41:14 · 13 answers · asked by Jeremiah Johnson 7 7

2007-10-07 06:36:51 · 20 answers · asked by somber 3

They don't believe facts, and evidence, for example, or scientists who have proven there was NO 9/11 conspiracy, so what will it take? It seems Christ dying on the cross didn't make a difference either, so what?????? Will a Liberal EVER believe the truth????????

2007-10-07 06:23:00 · 18 answers · asked by xenypoo 7

... and become a democrat?

2007-10-07 06:21:37 · 6 answers · asked by Duminos 2

2007-10-07 06:20:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is his behavior UnAmerican?

2007-10-07 05:56:36 · 5 answers · asked by Resurrected 2

... president?

Does this indicate a high level of dislike for Hillary even though she isn't even a candidate yet?

2007-10-07 05:55:33 · 5 answers · asked by Duminos 2

Under what circumstances should we break the rules. Think about this? For sake of aurgument for both libs and conservatives lets say we have a real all out war that is justified and our enemy is not playing by the rules and we are on the verge of losing. Do we throw out the rules of engagement and the geneva convention rules. This question is not for whether or not we should be in Iraq but whether how far are you willing to go for a war that you find legit.

2007-10-07 05:53:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Quite honestly, I'm not voting for Hillary. I'm going to end up voting for Rudy or Mitt Romney.

I reject Hillary because I don't trust her judgement as President and feel shes pandering to get elected.

What will Conservatives do? Will they go third party?

Will doing that put Hillary in the White House?

Heh Conservatives, that would be bad ok guys. Just letting you know.

Your friend,
a liberal,
Spartacus

2007-10-07 05:47:27 · 18 answers · asked by Spartacus 3

Would Bill have been legally entitled to do that?

How often do you think he did it? Never? Monthly? Daily?

Would you get fired for doing that at work?

2007-10-07 05:46:57 · 23 answers · asked by Duminos 2

Would You Support Civil Unions?
Why or Why not? I really would like to hear the pros and cons.

Our Constitution provides life, liberty and the persuit of happiness.
We also have it written there shall be separation of church and state.

****Please No Religious Answers.

2007-10-07 05:40:26 · 25 answers · asked by Moody Red 6

2007-10-07 04:57:31 · 22 answers · asked by Michel 4

Way out in the woods,what animals would think it was a mating call and come running?

2007-10-07 04:47:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-07 04:43:45 · 20 answers · asked by realitycheck 3

2007-10-07 04:43:05 · 8 answers · asked by slowsmile 2