What has Romney done to make you think he's xenophobic and war crazy? I know he's said a lot of stuff, but we all know you can't judge Romney by what he says.
Obama on the other hand has violated the war powers act in Libya, and assassinated US citizens with no due process with drone strikes. Also of note is his failure to close Guantanamo, and his failure to prosecute anyone for the crimes committed there.
Obama, just like every other candidate annointed by the DNC and RNC will do anything in his power to maintain American hegemony over the world. That includes extralegal applications of military power. Obama's a hawk, just like the rest of them.
Yeah, I view Obama as a slightly more liberal Bush, kind of like how Romney would have been a slightly more conservative Obama.
Which underscores the lack of choice we have in this non-functioning democracy.
It's not my fight, but I couldn't help but think that while repealing DADT is a step in the right direction, the system still screws such couples royally.
And yet so many people eat that shit up. Good news gay people! Now your government will begrudgingly let you risk your life to make the world safe for corporate plutocracy. Oh goody. Thanks Obama!
That's great, but Wing Commander runs too fast on anything other than a 386 or slow 486. There are also no ISA slots on modern boards, and DOS has never been real happy about PCI sound cards.
No, I mean drugs. Why don't you ask a former heroin addict whether criminalization of heroin kept him from becoming addicted? Criminalization doesn't work.
So given that we'll never eradicate it how can we make it less harmful? We already did this before with alcohol. A drug, btw, which is more addictive and more toxic than heroin.
The answer is to legalize it, provide honest education about it, and provide treatment for those who want it. The stigma of criminalization more harmful than the drug itself.
There should never be a profit motive to keep people in prison. That conflict of interest is completely unconscionable.
If they're doing something legal, but you don't like, change the law.
Oh, I get it, you're trolling. In case you're not, you might be surprised to learn that money counts more than justice when it comes to the law in the US. Those private prisons have a lot more money to spend on getting laws passed to keep people in jail for longer than I do.
Yeah, I'm surprised by the number of people falling for this bullshit.
Health care reform -- Republican idea, fucked over single payer advocates. Stimulus Act -- No better than Bush. Wall Street Reform -- Which failed to reinstate Glass Steagal, and besides fraud is already illegal and he hasn't bothered to prosecute any bank CEO. Ended the War in Iraq -- On the date set by Bush. Began Drawdown of War in Afghanistan -- Do or do not, there is no try. Killed Bin Laden -- Symbolic victory at best. Turned around US Auto Industry -- I'll give them that. Good job Obama. Cash for Clunkers was still a boondoggle though. Recapitalized banks -- Without ensuring that those banks would turn around and lend the funds. Repealed Don't Ask Don't Tell -- A Civil Rights win, sure, but one that affects a percent of a percent of the population. Toppled Muamar Gaddafi -- while violating the War Power's Act.
I could keep going. But I think I've hit the major accomplishements so far. Obama is pretty much Bush III, but he throws us liberals crumbs like repealing DADT. I'm not satisfied with crumbs, and neither should you be.
Yes, that's the change we were looking for. Stealing republican ideas and taking credit for them. Look at how Obama handled single payer advocates and you'll see what a dishonest disgusting piece of shit he really is.
What radical changes has Obama even tried to implement? The most radical change Obama has implemented has been his health care reform. Reform that is so conservative it makes a Republican from 40 years ago (Nixon) look liberal.
The reality of the situation is that Obama is a center right president. Corporate authoritarian just like every other D and R. Turn off the talk radio.
No, he lied from day one. There was never any hope, no chance for any real change. If anything, expect even more shameless cronyism in the next 4 years.
Unfortunately, I think the legalization of drugs is a deal-killer for a lot of moderate independents
If you are in favor of the imprisoment of non violent drug offenders you are not moderate by any stretch of the imagination. You are a straight up authoritarian. Authoritarians happen to control the political center in the US, but that doesn't make them moderates. The war on drugs is an atrocity and anyone who supports it is evil.
The Supreme Court is already stacked with ideologues who'll rule every good policy unconstitutional and districts are gerrymandered to make taking over Congress impossible. The electoral system is already thoroughly broken, so what's to lose?
That's funny. In the US the whole purpose of voir dire is to get rid of those of sound mind. Can't have smart people who might know things and ask questions.
Allowing the thugs in the government to continue commiting crimes without any consequences will cost us more in the long run than paying out settlements. At least once a large settlement is made, the behavior tends to stop.
Though I'd agree that the better place for these people is in jail.
Red Baron is on my list. I already have boxed copies of Aces over the Pacific and Europe that I found at Goodwill. Visited the same Goodwill today and found a Thrustmaster FCS joystick. Score!
Luftwaffe sounds like something I'd be interested in. Also on topic, also looking forward to Strike Commander, another Chris Roberts game.
I played Wing Commander all night last night on my Tandy 2500SX/20. Down to the last mission at Venice. Beat it a couple times but my wingman keeps dying. I also played it a few years ago on Dosbox. Somehow it's much more fun on the Tandy, even if it's a little slow when there's 8 ships in play. I'm building a 486 for the rest of the series. WCII should play just right with the turbo off.
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SAG allows spectactular pay for atrocious actors too.
Somehow, I think you misunderstood why collective bargaining began, and need to read up on the history late 19th century early 20th century.
No worries, we'll all get to experience it first hand in the second gilded age.
What has Romney done to make you think he's xenophobic and war crazy? I know he's said a lot of stuff, but we all know you can't judge Romney by what he says.
Obama on the other hand has violated the war powers act in Libya, and assassinated US citizens with no due process with drone strikes. Also of note is his failure to close Guantanamo, and his failure to prosecute anyone for the crimes committed there.
Obama, just like every other candidate annointed by the DNC and RNC will do anything in his power to maintain American hegemony over the world. That includes extralegal applications of military power. Obama's a hawk, just like the rest of them.
The USS America is a pretty big boat.
Apparently it takes decades to take a minor course adjustment towards the left. But if you want to move to the right, it can turn on a dime.
Yeah, I view Obama as a slightly more liberal Bush, kind of like how Romney would have been a slightly more conservative Obama.
Which underscores the lack of choice we have in this non-functioning democracy.
It's not my fight, but I couldn't help but think that while repealing DADT is a step in the right direction, the system still screws such couples royally.
And yet so many people eat that shit up. Good news gay people! Now your government will begrudgingly let you risk your life to make the world safe for corporate plutocracy. Oh goody. Thanks Obama!
That's great, but Wing Commander runs too fast on anything other than a 386 or slow 486. There are also no ISA slots on modern boards, and DOS has never been real happy about PCI sound cards.
No, I mean drugs. Why don't you ask a former heroin addict whether criminalization of heroin kept him from becoming addicted? Criminalization doesn't work.
So given that we'll never eradicate it how can we make it less harmful? We already did this before with alcohol. A drug, btw, which is more addictive and more toxic than heroin.
The answer is to legalize it, provide honest education about it, and provide treatment for those who want it. The stigma of criminalization more harmful than the drug itself.
There should never be a profit motive to keep people in prison. That conflict of interest is completely unconscionable.
If they're doing something legal, but you don't like, change the law.
Oh, I get it, you're trolling. In case you're not, you might be surprised to learn that money counts more than justice when it comes to the law in the US. Those private prisons have a lot more money to spend on getting laws passed to keep people in jail for longer than I do.
By voting for the same people who are empowered by the current corrupt system? How exactly do you think that's going to work?
Yeah, I'm surprised by the number of people falling for this bullshit.
Health care reform -- Republican idea, fucked over single payer advocates.
Stimulus Act -- No better than Bush.
Wall Street Reform -- Which failed to reinstate Glass Steagal, and besides fraud is already illegal and he hasn't bothered to prosecute any bank CEO.
Ended the War in Iraq -- On the date set by Bush.
Began Drawdown of War in Afghanistan -- Do or do not, there is no try.
Killed Bin Laden -- Symbolic victory at best.
Turned around US Auto Industry -- I'll give them that. Good job Obama. Cash for Clunkers was still a boondoggle though.
Recapitalized banks -- Without ensuring that those banks would turn around and lend the funds.
Repealed Don't Ask Don't Tell -- A Civil Rights win, sure, but one that affects a percent of a percent of the population.
Toppled Muamar Gaddafi -- while violating the War Power's Act.
I could keep going. But I think I've hit the major accomplishements so far. Obama is pretty much Bush III, but he throws us liberals crumbs like repealing DADT. I'm not satisfied with crumbs, and neither should you be.
Yes, that's the change we were looking for. Stealing republican ideas and taking credit for them. Look at how Obama handled single payer advocates and you'll see what a dishonest disgusting piece of shit he really is.
What radical changes has Obama even tried to implement? The most radical change Obama has implemented has been his health care reform. Reform that is so conservative it makes a Republican from 40 years ago (Nixon) look liberal.
The reality of the situation is that Obama is a center right president. Corporate authoritarian just like every other D and R. Turn off the talk radio.
No, he lied from day one. There was never any hope, no chance for any real change. If anything, expect even more shameless cronyism in the next 4 years.
Unfortunately, I think the legalization of drugs is a deal-killer for a lot of moderate independents
If you are in favor of the imprisoment of non violent drug offenders you are not moderate by any stretch of the imagination. You are a straight up authoritarian. Authoritarians happen to control the political center in the US, but that doesn't make them moderates. The war on drugs is an atrocity and anyone who supports it is evil.
Gary Johnson's record certainly does speak for itself. Particularly telling is the part where he privatized the prison industry in New Mexico.
The rest of us paying for your insurance is STILL CHEAPER!
The Supreme Court is already stacked with ideologues who'll rule every good policy unconstitutional and districts are gerrymandered to make taking over Congress impossible. The electoral system is already thoroughly broken, so what's to lose?
Any vote for either major party is not just a wasted vote, it's an immoral vote.
That's funny. In the US the whole purpose of voir dire is to get rid of those of sound mind. Can't have smart people who might know things and ask questions.
In New Zealand people recognize that a thug with good PR is still a thug.
Then what are they going to do about John Key?
Allowing the thugs in the government to continue commiting crimes without any consequences will cost us more in the long run than paying out settlements. At least once a large settlement is made, the behavior tends to stop.
Though I'd agree that the better place for these people is in jail.
Who's Willis?
Red Baron is on my list. I already have boxed copies of Aces over the Pacific and Europe that I found at Goodwill. Visited the same Goodwill today and found a Thrustmaster FCS joystick. Score!
Luftwaffe sounds like something I'd be interested in. Also on topic, also looking forward to Strike Commander, another Chris Roberts game.
I played Wing Commander all night last night on my Tandy 2500SX/20. Down to the last mission at Venice. Beat it a couple times but my wingman keeps dying. I also played it a few years ago on Dosbox. Somehow it's much more fun on the Tandy, even if it's a little slow when there's 8 ships in play. I'm building a 486 for the rest of the series. WCII should play just right with the turbo off.
Because the pussy is at home, the same place where all my video games are.