National politicsLatest Post: Started By: Latest Topics oneill Do rightwing extremists play silly schoolyard games on these forums because (like their standard-bearer Mitt Romney) they are AFRAID to have adult discussions on important issues of the day? Posts: 1 - Are Republican righties "fraidy cats"? When asked about Todd Akin, extremist planks in the G.O.P. oneill Why do supporters of whacked-out "conspiracy" theories insist upon propigating such garbage long after they are discredited or debunked by the facts? Posts: 1 - During the Civil War, Southern editors concocted wild theories that Lincoln was partly African-American. Similar groups in the North pushed the notion that Lincoln's wife was a Confederate spy ... oneill What's next? "General Halftrack under investigation for sending 30,000 suggestive e-mails to Miss Buxley - Pvt Beetle Bailey promoted to NATO high-command"? Posts: 1 - Let's see if I've got this right - General David Petraeus resigns as CIA chief after affair with "biographer" Paula Broadwell is revealed. Lilyofthevalley Religious Ignorance in the US Posts: 1 - Recently we have had letters sent to the editor that have used incorrect quotes from our Founding Fathers on the subject of religion. oneill When businesses on the New Jersey shore or in NYC are finally rebuilt, WHO will provide the most toward that effort - federal and state government or the Koch brothers, Grover Norquist, or Sheldon Adelson? Posts: 1 - Several months ago, President Obama was castigated when he said (in the unedited version of his speech in Roanoke, Virginia) that business owners did NOT build the roads and bridges they use to... stickhauler "Nuns On The Bus Controversy. Posts: 1 - Friday, 09 November, 2012's issue of the Times had an excellent explanation of who comprised the recent protest of the "Nuns On The Bus" being criticized on the Huffington Report. BeRight Are the security breaches from within the current administration more serious than the Valerie Flame debacle? Posts: 1 - I think so since it can not be blamed on Bush. BeRight Gov't Shutdown? Posts: 3 - The Senate voted Friday to reject House-passed legislation to extend disaster aid and government funding, setting up an impasse that could threaten a government shutdown. Roscoe Thank you Founding Fathers for the 2nd Amendment & recognizing the human right of self defense. Posts: 2 - ELIZABETH, Pa. (AP) — Police say an 84-year-old western Pennsylvania man wounded a home invasion suspect with the gun he carried in the Korean Wa. oneill The recent Pew Forum "Religious Knowledge Survey" shows that many Americans are ignorant about the basic facts about world religions ... Should "comparative religion" classes be offered in our public schools to rectify this situation? Posts: 1 - Yes, I would favor "comparative religion" classes - but only if they are taught in a neutral way. Lilyofthevalley PANTS ON FIRE Lies of Obama #5 Posts: 1 - Obama ignorantly said, "If you actually took the number of Muslims [sic] Americans, we'd be one of the largest Muslim countries in the world." Read any good stats lately Mr. President? McLeod Romney/Ryan give U.S. a chance to advance Posts: 1 - *******mariettatimes****/page/content.detail/id/547737/Romney-Ryan-give-U-S--a-chance-to-advance.html?nav=5007 "to increase our freedom to run our own lives without government 'improvements'. oneill BobDahler Chinese influence on American politics Posts: 1 - Sputknik7 feels this is a concern...Do you? (I do). oneill Celebrate Labor Day by reminding Americans why unions are important! Posts: 1 - VOTE UNION November 6th ... Make EVERY day Rabid Season! Support AFSCME & AFL/CIO! Wun Wikki Wagged! oneill Is Mitt Romney the "Manchurian Candidate"? Posts: 1 - .. oneill oneill Was the recent Iowa "Straw Poll" merely an exercise in self-indulgence. Do any of these out-of-touch right-wing zealots have what it takes to be President? Posts: 1 - Like the often repeated "truths" in The Declaration of Independence, this question is pretty-much "self-evident"! oneill Today's TIMES (July 12, p.5) contains an article about Pennsylvania's plan to lease that state's public-lands to oil/gas interests that practice "hydraulic fracturing" (aka "fracking"). Ohio will soon pass similar legislation. Is this a wise move? Posts: 1 - Our own State Representative Andy Thompson has co-sponsored Ohio HB-133 that will open State Parks like Salt Fork to "fracking" ... oneill How will the rightwing Republicans and Tea Party fanatics handle it when tropical storm Isaac washes their Tampa fibfest out to sea? Posts: 1 - Are there white sharks in the Gulf? Yes, they're hanging out in Tampa - for the time being! Shark-eats-shark! Poor Todd Akin's "Akin Breakin'Heart"! |