Liberal Democrats: Please Ease my worry About......?

Question

David Obey possibly being named as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee.

This man voted SEVEN TIMES--post 9/11-- against intelligence funding.
He also has been quoted as saying Global Warming poses more of a threat than Islamic Terrorism.

Libs, please tell me you disagree with this man.

Create a scene of democratically forwarded National Security sanity, and impute it with leadership that understands the terrorists are very real-- and very dangerous.

I'm pleading for reassurance that the newly elected dems place National Security before all other considerations.

Answer 1

Feel any better, Professor?

Answer 2

I think global warming is a MUCH harder fix then the problem of terrorists attacking us (we could stop or severely curtail the America hating terrorists by increasing foreign aid, demanding Israel stop being stupid and invading its neighbors, and not doing an more prisoner abuse). By contrast, fixing global warming involves finding an alternative energy source that is cleaner then fossil fuels, and making it cheap enough so that China or India will use it. For that reason, Global Warming deserves more brainpower then does the problem of terrorism.
Now, while global warming is the bigger threat, terrorism is easier to defend against. When the icecaps melt, you can have fun trying to build a giant dam so that Florida, New Orleans, and Lower Manhattan don't go in the drink. By contrast, you could beef up airport and port security to the standards of El Al, and that would be easier.
Global Warming poses the bigger eventual threat, but at this point, we do need to improve our terrorist defenses before we try and figure out how to stop NYC from becoming Venice.

Answer 3

Okay,
Here is the trick answer to qualm your fears. I looked onto several websites and it seems that the majority of the votes were in committee. Which means it was the same bill over and over again, not a new one.

As for the quote that Rep. Obey made, it was to the Resources Defense Council, so you must realize the group he was speaking to.

In addition, it would be foolhardy to believe that anyone in the United States Government would wish undo harm unto innocent people in the US. To worry about such things is silly. I can never understand why conservative or more importantly Republicans have a fear that if democrats are in charge we will sit down and let anyone run over us. Remember it was we who were in charge during WWI, WW2, Korea and Vietnam. That does not sound like wimpy to me. We just like to have a clear mission. We screwed up in Vietnam and we like a well devised plan and reason. That is all.

I really hoped that helped.

Also the chances of you being killed by a terrorist attack are less likely than being killed by a meteorite. So keep that in mind too.

Answer 4

For the love of God man,,,

He voted against intelligence funding because (for starters) they played into Bushes lies to get us to go to war- that is NOT INTELLIGENCE. Do you know how many millions of tax dollars are going to "Intelligence" as it is??? Why not burn our tax dollars, it would go further.

Global Warming is a valid and verifiable threat to our coast lines, and our way of life. Not just the US the entire World!! The US is the # 1 contributor in the factors that cause Global Warming.
Is it more of a threat to us that Islamic Terrorists - I don't know. But I think the odds of beign in a terroist attack is rather slim. What I do know is that because of us going to war in Iraq we have made ourselves more of a target then we were to begin with! The NeoCons have some sick distorted dream of taking a country that treats dogs better then their women and making them a democracy. Its horse crapola, in huge stinky amounts.

All I can tell you is that when Bush was re-elected I cried, hard. It depressed me for days. Because of the brainwashing that happened to people just like you! Because of this war, because of the Right Wing and the NeoCons and your scary addenda- so now, its your turn to worry.
Bush and his team of Evil doers had their chance. Now, we have our opportunity to re-gain the respect of the World; to set things right. Now...we have a chance for survival and you should be grateful.

Answer 5

I've heard the majority of democrats elected were moderate to conservative with the exceptions of Nancy Pelosi, Ted Kennedy etc. I don't think you should worry.

Comparing global warming to terrorists is like comparing a empty gun to a loaded gun. In less than 5 years we could have a terrorist blow up a major city with a nuclear weapon in a suitcase. If we became weak Russia would surely rise up against us. Global is a major problem but by no means more dangerous than this situation.

Answer 6

Tisk Tisk. Too much black and white thinking.

Threats to our environment ARE threats to national security. Our national security won't mean much when we are all fried and dead from cancer and too much radiation.

Islamic terrorism isn't nearly the threat you've been lead to believe. Calm down. Breathe. You have a better chance of being struck by lightning, like, four times, then you do of being in a terrorist attack.

And NO!!!!!!!! Good heavens. I am a christian, and I gaurantee you that I will place many things above natioinal security. Christ called us to follow him, not to be safe.

I place above national security the plight of the poor and our responsibility to help them.

I place above national security our need to learn to get along with the rest of the world. We aren't Kindergartners, we CAN learn to negotiate without having to beat the crud out of anyone who is different than us.

I place the care of God's creation above national security.

Remember too, about the so-called "terrorist threat" when people say that it is our rights, freedoms, and religion they hate, they are lying (with the exception of a very VERY small minority), they hate our meddling and overbearing policies in the middle east.

And the ironic thing about this whole issue, is that taking care of the issues that I listed would drastically reduce the world's hatred and suspicion of us, and thus REDUCE the so-called "terrorist threat!"

Answer 7

I personally disagree with him... but I hardly think the Republicans have put national security first... their actions speak much louder than their words when they run off to Iraq instead of getting bin Laden... that's a joke...

and I'm only getting a little piece of the pie with what you're saying... where did you get this info and is it bias? there are many reasons to vote against a bill... and there are many quotes that can be taken out of context...

Answer 8

I sort agree with you, but I also think Global warming is the biggest threat facing our world right now. I mean when Hawkings said 25 years that freaked me out more then anything I've heard rumsfeld say. WHat did Hawkings have to gain by making this statement???
There are a lot of natural disaters going on today. Cancer is on the rise. Something needs to be done. I also think when we are less dependent on oil that terrorists will lose a lot of their funding. So 50 points to you and 50 to him. Im taking the split.

Answer 9

since global warming has the potential to destroy human life, it's pretty much a no brainer that it poses far more danger that islamic terrorism.

bush has tried to make cowards of you. i lived in europe as a military dependent. the europeans coped with terrorism, treated it as the law enforcement matter is is, and lived their lives in freedom and dignity. bush wants you to be a slave, cowering in fear.

global warming is by far the greatest threat to national security. haven't you heard about the coming water wars? haven't you thought about the massive refugee problems? do you even know that our own pentagon says it is likely england could be in a deep freeze in ten years?

wake up citizen and rejoin reality. eschew bush's fear fest and live free again. 15 times more people are killed in car accidents every year than were killed in wtc. get some perspective.

Answer 10

Whoever you are, you're just talking to hear yourself talk. There isn't one Dem who is going to read this and even know what you're talking about. The Dems would rather litigate - just watch and see what happens. They'll investigate everyone and everything associated with Bush. Doesn't it rub you the wrong way that Al Quaeda watched the Dems come into power - with UTTER GLEE??? I would only be happy if they had watched the elections and gotten pissed off. That they are happy scares me shitless. Too late now, though....wonder what Papa John (Kerry) will do when we get attacked? He'll be worried about what happens to our attackers if they get captured. I sure hope we're nice to them so he and Hanoi Jane won't be upset...

Answer 11

I am a liberal democrat and I cannot ease your worry, as I cannot ease my worry.

Global warming is a concern, but I know where the environment is, not where Osama and crew are hiding