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Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
Guy e-mailed me a couple of hours ago and asked me to set up this thread, as his RAC has fallen below the posting threshold. I am happy to do so. Worm also e-mailed me, and asked me to say something snarky about the president, as well. I am happy to do so. So, as we watch (or not watch) the SotU Address, I wish you to know ... the kitty I rescued about a year ago is asleep. Apparently she's not all fired up by Mr. Obama. |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30593 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Here in LA LA Land, there was nobama on TV. Just live wall to wall coverage of a burning cabin. That's right folks, 'bama got preempted! |
Intelligent Design Send message Joined: 9 Apr 12 Posts: 3626 Credit: 37,520 RAC: 0 |
The government does not create jobs. It creates debt. Must not conflict resolve by suggesting that someone should go sit on an ice pick... |
Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
The government does not create jobs. It creates debt. Thank you gubment for my current and former job. |
Intelligent Design Send message Joined: 9 Apr 12 Posts: 3626 Credit: 37,520 RAC: 0 |
The government does not create jobs. It creates debt. I also work for the government. It is by debt I'm also paid. The government makes nothing but debt. If the government took in taxes to pay for my WORK it wouldn't be by debt I was paid. The government borrows to pay my check. As they do your job. The government spends more then it takes from it's tax base. Must not conflict resolve by suggesting that someone should go sit on an ice pick... |
rob smith Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22149 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 |
First, let me admit I didn't see or hear the US State of the Union address. So bearing that in mind here are the headlines:- Lots of things said about how well the state was doing in these hard times. How proud to be the leader of the fine nation. Keep an eye out for the bad guys over there. Doing his bit for the economy. Lots of flowery words that don't stack up in the light of day. Probably missed a few local issues, but that list covers just about every such address I've ever heard. Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
W-K 666 Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 18996 Credit: 40,757,560 RAC: 67 |
Question. Are "State of the Union" speeches meant to say anything? I would say they can only put the spotlight on the positives and hope that the negatives remain in the shadows. Therefore it has to be a speech about nothing and pure hopes for the future, and therefore the least commented about the better. |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
Question. Are "State of the Union" speeches meant to say anything? They are just a place where the President can pat himself and his cronies on the back for what a great job they are doing. Its worhtless. [/quote] Old James |
Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
Question. Are "State of the Union" speeches meant to say anything? Edited it for clarity for you. :) |
Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
The government does not create jobs. It creates debt. Yet with this "debt", as you call it, you have money to pay your bills and otherwise put back into the "economy at large", including to buy goods from a privately-owned company such as ... gasp ... Wal-Mart (or insert whatever company you prefer). Thus, they have the opportunity for profit and to create jobs for their associates. If you wish to have a real discussion on this, quoting a short line from Reagan from 30 years ago won't cut it. |
Bill Turner Send message Joined: 29 Nov 10 Posts: 112 Credit: 37,989 RAC: 0 |
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Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
This is basically what I witnessed last night... Care to elaborate? :) Have a similar one from, say, 8 to 12 years ago? |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
This is basically what I witnessed last night... LOL, even I can get that one. [/quote] Old James |
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