Tag: politics
member name: Bill's Spirit
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June 14, 2007 03:01 PM EDT --
In a recent article posted to Gather, someone ended a comment with the following:
"..Its evident from what we have seen in Iraq we are not very good at fighting small wars."
I totally disagree! . . . more
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August 01, 2008 11:06 AM EDT --
ICE doesn't make me feel like I'm posting an article, or publishing a writing. It fills me with a sense that I'm sending a memo.
So, here's a political memo for y'all to circular . . . more
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August 12, 2008 04:15 PM EDT --
Here are some multi-topical political thoughts.
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Rove, McCain and Obama. Oh My!!
After watching Karl Rove's appearance on "Face The Nation" this past Sunday, and tying it . . . more
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June 16, 2006 09:27 AM EDT --
In a couple of days I will change my Gather Name from Bill's Spirit back to Bill S. The picture will remain the same for a few weeks to help people with the transition.
I've gotten the feeling . . . more
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April 17, 2007 03:19 PM EDT --
I was sitting at Thanksgiving dinner when an eleven year-old blurted out:
"The President is scum."
At this table, only one guest gasped.
Most of the other children smiled and nodded, the . . . more
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September 14, 2007 07:24 PM EDT --
The idea has been promoted that since the Republicans are not being allowed to do whatever they want with the government, that they are now pursuing a course of undercutting and capsizing all government . . . more
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September 01, 2006 12:22 PM EDT --
Janet B.'s article; "Would You Vote For Condolezza Rice in '08" was revealing; and made me chuckle at coincidence.
I spewed the idea of Condi running in '08 to someone just . . . more
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October 11, 2007 11:42 AM EDT --
Gather member Don B. posted a list of 22 ways to be a good Democrat.
I was quite inspired.
In a similar spirit to his writing...
Here are 22 ways to be a good Republican:
1. You have to believe . . . more
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November 26, 2007 06:13 PM EST --
The aliens abducted me again last night. I'd taken my tin-hat off for my nightly shower; and zap, they beam-rayed me up.
As I lay strapped in the chair for study, I distracted my mind by thinking . . . more
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January 07, 2008 05:50 PM EST --
There's a video airing on my cable channels.
Hillary Clinton getting emotional at a luncheon.
Apparently it's personal, not just political to her.
Maybe this will win her points . . . more
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October 29, 2007 05:08 PM EDT --
A local election cycle will come around next week. All of us local folks will go to the polls to vote on county and township positions and issues.
I confessed to myself the other day that I have not . . . more
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September 14, 2006 01:20 PM EDT --
I hear some winds of change whistling among the trees of the Republican Party. How refreshing.
Agitatingly dissatisfied with the divisive, intrusive, and expensive actions and attitudes of conservative . . . more
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October 31, 2007 04:02 PM EDT --
Did you watch the Democratic debate?
I did.
I thought it started off kind of interestingly, in that there were no formal introductions of the candidates at the opening.
After the MSNBC graphics . . . more
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January 07, 2008 03:42 PM EST --
Good - Monday - Everyone!!
Tomorrow the New Hampshire Primaries will take place; and many eyes are turned toward the Granite State in wonderment over what might unfold.
Whereas Hillary Clinton . . . more
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March 14, 2008 10:33 AM EDT --
Hillary isn't playing the race card. She (or should I say, some of her people) are just pointing to the obvious fact that Barack Obama's ethnicity is part of his sweeping appeal.
She should . . . more
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March 05, 2008 06:00 PM EST --
They say that proof of dedication to an ideology can be shown by pointing to sacrifices made in the name of that belief.
On March 4, 2008, I again paid the price necessary to maintain my status . . . more
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November 09, 2007 05:21 PM EST --
I find it morally painful that our government sub-contracts private soldiers at a thousand dollars per day, while dictating cuts in medical care and benefits to our soldiers and veterans.
Capitalism . . . more
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November 11, 2007 03:51 PM EST --
I am a veteran.
Among the cadre of my veteran brothers, I am truly one of the least of them.
I fought in no war, and soldiered in no combat zone. Although I qualified with rifle and was expert . . . more
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January 10, 2008 05:05 PM EST --
There's buzz around that Hillary should not be voted for because she is actually a big friend of big business.
I find this hard to believe.
This accusation seems to be based on the fact that . . . more
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July 27, 2007 01:25 PM EDT --
I watch John Stewart. I don't watch at 11:00 p.m. EST when the show is live/new for us. My gal and I watch The Daily Show in the evening of the following day. It's more convenient for us because . . . more
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