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Showing posts with label Politickin'. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politickin'. Show all posts
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Palin... Out!
Wow this comes as a surprise. We'll have to wait and see what comes of it all as it seems rather unclear as to her motives. Of course, I have my speculations, but rather than stick my foot in my mouth (I'm really getting tired of the bitter aftertaste), I will wait with the rest of the U.S..
Interesting timing, nonetheless...
Buh-bye, "Bible Spice"!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
I Agree AND Disagree With This One...
PARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy said the Muslim burqa would not be welcome in France, calling the full-body religious gown a sign of the “debasement” of women.
In the first presidential address to parliament in 136 years, Sarkozy faced critics who fear the burqa issue could stigmatize France’s Muslims and said he supported banning the garment from being worn in public.
“In our country, we cannot accept that women be prisoners behind a screen, cut off from all social life, deprived of all identity,” Sarkozy said to extended applause at the Chateau of Versailles, southwest of Paris.
“The burqa is not a religious sign, it’s a sign of subservience, a sign of debasement _ I want to say it solemnly,” he said. “It will not be welcome on the territory of the French Republic.”
MY TAKE:
I agree with Sarkozy and the Frenchmen who agree with him on the level of feeling uncomfortable with the way they look and I see how it could create suspicion. But on the other hand I don't see how it's right to ban burqas alltogether. The only women they are "debasing", if that's even what is being done, are themselves. If they wish to be "prisoners", then they should be. Why do others need to tell them how to dress? Perhaps in private institutions people can place certain dresscode restrictions on patrons, but really, this isn't right.
Friday, June 5, 2009
This Is What Lack of Education Looks Like, Folks
Take a close look. If anyone you know has these symptoms, immediately rush them to university and enroll them in Critical Thinking 101 and Life Science 101. It's a jungle out there.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Mancow Waterboarding all a Hoax?
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Lieutenant Dan Choi
An inspirational speaker, an American citizen, an Iraq war veteran, a gay man. Listen carefully.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
End of the Debate
In this video, a conservative radio show host, Mancow, volunteered to be waterboarded to prove that it was not torture. The result was not what he expected. Watch below:
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
'Cause it's Just S'damn Fun!
Some Rush Limbaugh quotes - ripe enough to brighten even the dimmest of days.
"Feminism was established so as to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream of society."
"We're not sexists, we're chauvinists -- we're male chauvinist pigs, and we're happy to be because we think that's what men were destined to be. We think that's what women want."
"She comes to me when she wants to be fed. And after I feed her -- guess what -- she's off to wherever she wants to be in the house, until the next time she gets hungry. She's smart enough to know she can't feed herself. She's actually a very smart cat. She gets loved. She gets adoration. She gets petted. She gets fed. And she doesn't have to do anything for it, which is why I say this cat's taught me more about women, than anything my whole life." --on his cat
"She sounds like a screeching ex-wife." --on Sen. Hillary Clinton
"The NAACP should have riot rehearsal. They should get a liquor store and practice robberies."
"They oughtta change Black History Month to Black Progress Month and start measuring it."
"Look, let me put it to you this way: the NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it."
"The only way to reduce the number of nuclear weapons is to use them."
"There are more acres of forestland in America today than when Columbus discovered the continent in 1492."
"I know these people like I know every square inch of my glorious naked body." --on Democrats
"Feminism was established so as to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream of society."
"We're not sexists, we're chauvinists -- we're male chauvinist pigs, and we're happy to be because we think that's what men were destined to be. We think that's what women want."
"She comes to me when she wants to be fed. And after I feed her -- guess what -- she's off to wherever she wants to be in the house, until the next time she gets hungry. She's smart enough to know she can't feed herself. She's actually a very smart cat. She gets loved. She gets adoration. She gets petted. She gets fed. And she doesn't have to do anything for it, which is why I say this cat's taught me more about women, than anything my whole life." --on his cat
"She sounds like a screeching ex-wife." --on Sen. Hillary Clinton
"The NAACP should have riot rehearsal. They should get a liquor store and practice robberies."
"They oughtta change Black History Month to Black Progress Month and start measuring it."
"Look, let me put it to you this way: the NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it."
"The only way to reduce the number of nuclear weapons is to use them."
"There are more acres of forestland in America today than when Columbus discovered the continent in 1492."
"I know these people like I know every square inch of my glorious naked body." --on Democrats
Monday, March 16, 2009
Us and Them
For a few years now I've had a keen interest in politics, moreover, the sociological implications of our two-party system here in the US. That is to say, what the precise differences are in the mindsets, ideals, and motivations between Liberals and Conservatives. I've had my own notions of what they were, but being the social scientist that I am, I needed the facts. Studies, statistics, evidence, if you will. Of course there are many of all three, but the most concise and reader-friendly compilation I've found to date are the explanations found on none other than Wikipedia.
Now there have been harsh criticisms of Wiki because of the fact that it's an open forum, anyone can change data on a page there. But. I have found thus far in my academic pursuits that Wikipedia has thus far proven to be a pretty good resource (I've also heard the same affirmation from professors). So, in short let me say, if you're really and truly interested in finding out all the facts, look beyond Wikipedia. This I've done on this very topic of bipartisan politics in our country, but I wanted to offer up a quick explanation for anyone interested.
Why I like these two sites for explanations on Conservatism and Liberalism is because of the psychological and sociological studies that were included. This not only gave me a clearer idea about what makes the average Conservative and Liberal tick, but also heightened my awareness of all the different offshoots within each party and school of thought. I did this research for my own personal interest, as political sociology is an area I plan to study further - I hope to be minoring in poly. sci. and history at university come fall - my major is soc., of course.
If this were biased information, I wouldn't give it credence in terms of garnering truth. Biased information only gives insight into the details of current waves within a school of thought - that's why it's interesting to read both Conservative and Liberal blogs, news forums, etc.
Anyway, without further ado, I present to you Liberalism and Conservatism. Enjoy.
Now there have been harsh criticisms of Wiki because of the fact that it's an open forum, anyone can change data on a page there. But. I have found thus far in my academic pursuits that Wikipedia has thus far proven to be a pretty good resource (I've also heard the same affirmation from professors). So, in short let me say, if you're really and truly interested in finding out all the facts, look beyond Wikipedia. This I've done on this very topic of bipartisan politics in our country, but I wanted to offer up a quick explanation for anyone interested.
Why I like these two sites for explanations on Conservatism and Liberalism is because of the psychological and sociological studies that were included. This not only gave me a clearer idea about what makes the average Conservative and Liberal tick, but also heightened my awareness of all the different offshoots within each party and school of thought. I did this research for my own personal interest, as political sociology is an area I plan to study further - I hope to be minoring in poly. sci. and history at university come fall - my major is soc., of course.
If this were biased information, I wouldn't give it credence in terms of garnering truth. Biased information only gives insight into the details of current waves within a school of thought - that's why it's interesting to read both Conservative and Liberal blogs, news forums, etc.
Anyway, without further ado, I present to you Liberalism and Conservatism. Enjoy.
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