Bleeding ears
Bush said this:
The United Nations had declared in more than 10 -- I can't remember the exact number of resolutions -- that disclose, or disarm, or face serious consequences. I mean, there was a serious international effort to say to Saddam Hussein, you're a threat. And the 9/11 attacks extenuated that threat, as far as I -- concerned. -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12, 2005
Elsewhere . . . click for larger image:
Bill O'Reilly is a giant waste of skin. Not the most elevated of debate points, I realize, but how can I say rational things about someone who has absolutely no grounding in reality? SNL's recent skit in which Bill O'Reilly was just making up facts with absolutely no evidence or even an attempt to provide evidence pretty much hit it on the head. And yet, millions of people adore him, so I guess I can't continue to be dumbfounded by the actions of the electorate.
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I just really like "waste of skin" tee hee.
Bill O'Reilly is basically The Master of the Universe.
The Evil Universe of Stupid
liberalism in its most virulent form.
is what that is.
Sorry Tom. But if you want to call me virulent because I made an over-the-top, snide comment about a person who does more harm to this country than just about anyone else in the media, then make me a "Mr. Liberal Virulence" sash, and I will wear it proudly.
I just forgot that your political criticisms are always so fair, non-insult-filled, and level-headed.
The thing is, Al Franken is just as big of a dbag as O'Reilly, except no one knows this because no one bothers to listen to him.
Regarding O'Reilly, as far as I'm concerned he's an interesting case study. My parents (and I) watched him back in the late 90s when Fox News was getting up and started. Back then, he was basically what you'd expect. A pretty conservative talking head who didn't like a lot of the, um, "stuff" liberals stood for. Akin to our happy family basically.
Now, however, he really is obnoxious. And I think it's simply because he's went from being a tv host who scratched and clawed his way to the top to someone who thinks he and his opinions are extremely important. He takes himself way too seriously...it's a "holier than thou" complex. It's sad really. Neither my parents nor I watch him anymore. They feel as I do. He's gotten a little to self-promoting and pompous for his own good.
And I'm pretty sure there were 14 UN Resolutions if anyone cares (from the end of Gulf War to our entry into Iraq in 03).
I was referring to the grinch cartoon. I dont like Bill O'Reilly either. and as far as the whole "War on Christmas" thing goes, seeing "Merry Christmas" replaced with "Happy Holidays" doesn't bother me in the least.
That disgusting cartoon is yet another example of how bored and bitter liberals attack all conservatives, or, in this case the religious right wing, with unfounded bullshit out of hate and spite. Sure, some people are being unreasonable about this issue, calling it the "War on Christmas", but nobody is being violent, and President Bush is sending out cards that refer only to the "Holiday Season", so tying in the whole "mission accomplished" thing is just stupid. The cartoon is misleading liberal propaganda. I realize there is the same sort of shit coming from the far right as well, and the day you see evidence of it on my blog, you can tell me why its dumb.
Attacking conservatives with unfounded bullshit out of hate and spite also happens to be Al Franken's entire M.O.
Actually, Tom, I don't see evidence of anything on your blog... seriously, dude.
Who is worse? Bill O'Reilly, "a person who does more harm to this country than just about anyone else in the media, or Ann Coulter?
I also saw the SNL skit. It was funny.
"C'mon, Senator. That's not seriously your real voice."
Well, Ann Coulter is basically a crazy conservative "trapped in the body of a beautiful woman." Billy O'Reilly a pompous ass.
Basically, the are both fine examples of the Republican party.
Oh. Sorry, Tom. Really. I misinterpreted, but you can see how I would.
I agree that the violence in the cartoon is overdone, but that's why it is a cartoon. But there are people who say that liberals are destroying America because we are attacking Christians, not realizing that they are the most vicious attack dogs around. I also know that you, Tom, are not one of these right wing religious fanatics, and I would never accuse you of such. But people like O'Reilly (and Ann Coulter) really do make up most of what they say. On a nightly basis, O'Reilly talks about how liberals are out to destroy Christianity and all that is decent. I know Bush sends out "Happy Holiday" cards, and that the conservative court has upheld restrictions on religious displays, but the conservatives ignore these facts. You will never hear any of these critics mention that Bush's holiday cards are inclusive, because that would shed light on their unfounded conspiracy theories. And O'Reilly is boorish, and Ann Coulter is bitchy, but Al Franken is at least funny. What he says might be unpalatable to you, but at least he is entertaining while doing it. Ann Coulter just makes my skin crawl.
But part of the point of the cartoon was that conservatives, especially led by Cheney, are the first to start lopping vicious attacks at anyone who dares to criticize their policies. Against the war? "Unpatriotic." Critical of the president? "Hates America."
So when, after a week of Cheney, et al. calling John Murtha, for example, a radical liberal, and akin to Michael Moore, Bush all of sudden says "Everyone is entitled to his opinion, and John Murtha is a great man" no one believes it. He flip-flopped when he saw that the attack dog tactics were unpopular.
Tom, you often talk about the "bored" liberals who have nothing to do but complain. But the conservatives have all the power, and they still have to make up stuff to support their nutty ideas. BUt the reasons seem obvious: if the religious right can keep the public's attention on "anti-Christian" liberals and "family-hating" Democrats, then maybe the public will forget that it doesn't approve of anything the president has done.
Anyway, again, I apologize for misunderstanding your "virulent liberal" comment.
I had a converstation with a girl in my class and she basically said: " Don't take offense to this Kayla, but before you came here I didn't like Americans, because whenever I would think of Americans I would think of Bush, and I just don't like Bush. In fact, I still don't like America. I like you thoe." I have those types of conversations a lot... And I honestly hate hearing any news about America on the tele... No news is good news, and America is in the news far too much, so that obviously says something.... Tja.
Well, I'm off to salvage America's reputation one person at a time.
im not really sure where you are, but i pretty much gaurentee that those people who say they hate america would give a limb to live here. you think it says something about america when people from other countries say that they hate you because they hate bush. that much more obviously says something about the people themselves and how misinformed and convoluded their ideas are. someday, when youre done with your little self righteous vision quest, you may understand that.
Oh, Tom. How incredibly arrogant. And you call her self-righteous?
Not every country in the world is some third world dictatorship. Most of western Europe (including Spain, where Kayla is) is made up of democracies, where citizens enjoy personal freedoms and civil liberties.
Yes, there are many people in the world who would like to live in America, but for you to assume that every person on the planet wants to be American just highlights the reasons why other people look down on us: we think we are the center of the universe and the only country of any worth.
People in Europe have no reason to want to be Americans. We are viewed as the bullies of the world, demanding "our way or the highway." And this is entirely George Bush's fault People abroad see our wealth and our freedoms, and they are not awed by us; they are shocked that we still have the violence, poverty, illiteracy, homelessness, curbs on personal freedom, etc. that we have.
America is a great country, but we are not perfect, and we are not the center of the universe.
Obviously someone who hates an individual American just because of Bush is being ignortant, but saying that everyone wants to be American is just telling us that you live in the same bubble that the president does.
i wasnt exactly sure where she was, but for some reason, i was under the impression that she was in central or south america. i guess im not sure where i got that idea. i can plainly see how what i said made me seem like an idiot, but i guess im surprised that you immediately jumped to that conclusion.
Because you more or less said that it didn't matter where she was -- you guaranteed that whoever says they hate America would give a limb. Your statement gave no indication that you even had any idea where she was, except that she was somewhere other than America.
right. it mustve seemed very out of character then, hopefully? maybe not. oh well.
Right now I'd pretty much give a limb to live in a part of America that is warm.
So I'm greedy. Whatever.
Guys. Seriously. Right now, I'd give an arm AND a leg to see King Kong kick some T-Rex ass again.
What I'm trying to say is that we can beat this horse until its a bloody pulp (which it basically is already) or else everyone can indulge themselves and go to King Kong.
Hug, forgive eachother, and let the Kong rule.
I don't know what to take at face value and what not to...
JV - "Basically, [O'Reilly and Coulter] are both fine examples of the Republican party."
Hopefully joking. McCain and Pawlenty come first to my mind when someone says "fine examples of the Republican party"
JW - "He flip-flopped when he saw that the attack dog tactics were unpopular."
Speak what you think today in hard words and tomorrow speak what tomorrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said today. Even if you once accused someone else of wrongly doing the same thing.
JW - "if the religious right can keep the public's attention on "anti-Christian" liberals and "family-hating" Democrats, then maybe the public will forget that it doesn't approve of anything the president has done."
Because the religious right propagandists are rubbing elbows with the White House staff as to how to disillusion the American public.
TW - "I suck at using the English langueage"
Sorry. I don't hold anything against you, Trent, but it's just so quotable.
JW - "People in Europe have no reason to want to be Americans."
Most German teens I talked to really liked America, but disliked Bush. Go figure.
"And this is entirely George Bush's fault."
Please. I'm no Bush fan, but this is a bit overboard.
Fine use of Emerson, Jason. But I think my choice of terms (flip-flopped) should have signaled some irony alerts.
Changing one's mind after carefully reconsidering evidence = Emerson-worthy.
Changing one's mind one day later because poll numbers drop = crapface.
I think I will start smashing watermelons like Gallagher.
Gallagher is nuts.
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