Is this just another urban legend
It sounds like an urban legand to me.
I have trouble believeing anyone that graduated from both Harvard AND Yale would say anything like "Japanites"
Is this just another urban legend
south442 said:I did a Google search for any mention of Bush saying "Japanites" and I couldn't find anything. Is this just another urban legend?
All I could find is that Japanite is a synonym for Pennine - which is a mineral described as "A variety of Clinochlore or A pseudo-trigonal variety of Clinochlore." And Clinochlore is (Mg,Fe2+)5Al(Si3Al)O10(OH) With an origin of - Clinochlore from the Greek klino - "oblique" and chloros - " green." Ripidolite from the Greek rhipis - "fan" and lithos - "stone." Pennine from the Pennine Alps, Italy
Is Bush an expert in minerals and we didn't know it?
(Some useless trivia for Mingez :lol: )
LGR said:ya know...i think i'm going to retire from this post..its taking too much outta me. XJ hunt is doing okay..found one for 1300, just gotta make some calls.
I wish I had the time to pick this pinky-leftist-whacko thread apart, but I have to go to work! LOL mingez, I couldn't resist. BTW- The smaller gov't issue was what I was referring to. Many of his campaign promises were upheld - like my nice tax breaks for one. I'll be back this evening...mingez said:Why would I vote for Kerry? Why wouldn't I vote for Bush.
I think the arguement "let him finish what he started" is what all incumbant supporters say (both parties), as if 8 years is a "magic" number for success. If that were the case, presidents would have to be in office for 20 years to see any of there policies take effect.
Kerry isn't anti-military, he's anti "irresponsibly spending" for the military. It hasn't been efficient since the 1950's. Efficiencey in spending is just plain responsible.
Kerry is a combat vet, Dubya is not. Bush's obvious pub stunt landing on that carrier was sooo transparent.
Kerry will pursue environmental concerns. I am no treehugger, but it's an important issue. Bush ignores the environment.
Create jobs, don't give the rich taxbreaks. Bush hid behind the tax refunds he gave to the middle class, in a way to devert attention from the ridiculous disproportionate breaks those who make the most get excused from. Flat tax.... Neither candidate supports that.
Of course, this is equally the falt of the current legislature as well.
Kerry is articulate, Bush is not.
Bush has embarrassed the US by being completely ignorant of the world, making him the least respected president in terms of his world view. Hard to buy into his world policy platform when he refers publicly to the Japanese as "Japanites". I still can't believe that one.
And let's face it Kerry is more intellegent than GW. That'll show during the upcoming debates. Kerry has proposed more debate, GW is scared and wants less air time shared in tha forum. Because he knows he'll look silly.
I think we give G W too much props for 9/11. IMO, ANYONE would have done what Bush did after 9/11. He did do a good job I agree, but who on this board wouldn't have responded the same way Bush did? Does that make each of us qualified to run the government?
To me, he was just 'fortunate" to be in office at the time. He's taking full advantage, as he should, but I ain't buying it.
Bush doesn't keep his promises. (see Copper's above post)
Bush is too conservative for me, and (in my opinion) too intrusive in terms of social governing.
The Bush strategy is clear. Use wedge issues to divide America. Work overtime to distort John Kerry's record. And use Bush's campaign war chest to try to cover up his failed record. We as a people, must come together, not focus on the issues which divide us.
hi_c said:Then we have this quote:
What!? Who cares about fat people? Stop going to McD's and Hardee's and all-you-can-eat buffets and instead of watching Oprah and Springer and Judge Judy each night, go for a walk, ride a bike or for Pete's sake, have sex! It's exercise, ya know?! I don't ever want to hear someone in this country blame someone else for being fat, or obese or whatever you want to call it.No one talks about Obesity, millions of americans are morbidly Obese. and die cause of this.
"These cigarettes gave me emphysema, so now I'm suing you cause I'm gonna die."
"This coffee was too hot when you gave it to me so when I spill it, you can pay for my burn treatments."
"This fastfood has too much saturated fat and now I have health issues because I'm obese. Here's my bill."
What a load.
C
{stepping down from the soapbox}
Far Right, tell me what you are trying to set me up for and I'll tell you how I interpret the consitution. Y'see, I can politik
TwistedCopper said:I wish I had the time to pick this pinky-leftist-whacko thread apart, but I have to go to work! LOL mingez, I couldn't resist. BTW- The smaller gov't issue was what I was referring to. Many of his campaign promises were upheld - like my nice tax breaks for one. I'll be back this evening...
mingez said:Why would I vote for Kerry? Why wouldn't I vote for Bush.
I think the arguement "let him finish what he started" is what all incumbant supporters say (both parties), as if 8 years is a "magic" number for success. If that were the case, presidents would have to be in office for 20 years to see any of there policies take effect.
I know it's not a good start, but I agree with that one :wink:
Kerry isn't anti-military, he's anti "irresponsibly spending" for the military. It hasn't been efficient since the 1950's. Efficiencey in spending is just plain responsible.
Uh, that's a pretty lame way to describe rejecting EVERY single budget increase for the military that ever came before him!
Kerry is a combat vet, Dubya is not. Bush's obvious pub stunt landing on that carrier was sooo transparent.
Kerry is a combat vet who disgraced his uniform by tossing his medals over the White House fence. As far as Bush's "stunt", can you blame the guy for wanting to get in that cockpit? Pub stunt or not, I would have done it too
Kerry will pursue environmental concerns. I am no treehugger, but it's an important issue. Bush ignores the environment.
That statement is way too general. Why don't you post a link to that bogus "Mommy may I have some more arsenic in my water please" commercial :roll: . How has Bush's policies "ignored" the environment compared to, oh lets say the Clinton Admin, for example?
Create jobs, don't give the rich taxbreaks. Bush hid behind the tax refunds he gave to the middle class, in a way to devert attention from the ridiculous disproportionate breaks those who make the most get excused from. Flat tax.... Neither candidate supports that.
Of course, this is equally the falt of the current legislature as well.
No liberal bashes Bush without ringing this tired old bell. The tax cuts were across the board. What you call "rich" folks pay a higher percentage of taxes(higher tax bracket), so it is only logical that if an accross the board tax cut is made, then they will save more money. They are not saving a higher percentage of taxes, just more money because they pay more taxes. Man I get sick of defending that one.
Kerry is articulate, Bush is not.
Bush has embarrassed the US by being completely ignorant of the world, making him the least respected president in terms of his world view. Hard to buy into his world policy platform when he refers publicly to the Japanese as "Japanites". I still can't believe that one.
Bush may make some mistakes when speaking publically, but he makes up for it with character. You may be embarrased by him, but speak for yourself, not the country. I don't think the majority will agree with you on that one. As far as respect, this country has more respect now than we've had in many many years. Remember that nutcase in North Korea who was shooting off his mouth about nuclear arms and making threats to the US? Well you don't hear from him anymore. He shut up because he knows we ain't gonna put up with threats anymore. He respects a country that can go into another halfway accross the world and take it over in a few weeks. Das respect my man!
And let's face it Kerry is more intellegent than GW. That'll show during the upcoming debates. Kerry has proposed more debate, GW is scared and wants less air time shared in tha forum. Because he knows he'll look silly.
I look forward to those debates. Kerry is not more intelligent, and is hindered by his liberal views which make for weak argueing points. The best liberal tactic to win an unwinable debate is to spin topics and dance around questions. Bush may not be as articulate, but he is well enough equipped for a debate with that BOTOX FREAK!!! Besides, he's on the right :wink:
I think we give G W too much props for 9/11. IMO, ANYONE would have done what Bush did after 9/11. He did do a good job I agree, but who on this board wouldn't have responded the same way Bush did? Does that make each of us qualified to run the government?
To me, he was just 'fortunate" to be in office at the time. He's taking full advantage, as he should, but I ain't buying it.
No way Al Gore would have sent troops to Afghanistan. In your own words, I ain't buying it. Bush faces enemies with that "Don't mess with Texas" attitude. I like it.
Bush doesn't keep his promises. (see Copper's above post)
I pointed out one.
Bush is too conservative for me, and (in my opinion) too intrusive in terms of social governing.
opinion
The Bush strategy is clear. Use wedge issues to divide America. Work overtime to distort John Kerry's record. And use Bush's campaign war chest to try to cover up his failed record. We as a people, must come together, not focus on the issues which divide us.
First of all Kerry needs no help to make his record look bad. He's a flip-flopper. WHat failed record? Economy?
Dow 10,048.23 15.41
NASDAQ 1,909.48 7.68
S&P 1,091.33 2.62
nope, that looks good. As a matter of fact it's better than when slick willie was in office because the market is up AND interest rates are down, and so are taxes.
HMMMM, something to this!
So I guess my answer to TUG's question is Hell yeah, I'm better off than I was 4 years ago!!!!!!!!!!
1. Teachers took the jobs they have. I knew teachers don't make Jack so I never considered it as a career option. Used to be primarily a job for women. They could raise their kids and work - and the schedules jived. That was in a different America, but the teachers unions have been too busy fighting political bull$#!t istead of wages. They need to shake up that union.jps4jeep said:C, I mean no disrespect but... I know you are way more intellegent than that. That has to be one of the most ignorant posts I have ever had the pleasure to read! I think I know what you are saying, something along the lines of people need to think for themselves, and I wish it was as easy as you say. So lets shut donw hardies or McD's, No more TV! Manditroy Exercise for all! Oh ya, it was called school! what heppened there?
What I am trying to Illistrate is, People (politics) are more interested in debating whether GWB was arreasted for a DWI when he was 18, or whether Kerry Hung around with Jane Fonda in the 70's. I think there are more important issues and topics to be addressed. I knoticed you did not quote what I said about police and fire departments, or the teachers?
Obeseity is a Problem, It is a disease, not whether you think this or not, it is. And just so you know, Ignoring it won't make it go away! Obesity, smokeing, Really any lifestyle base ailment is directly effected by lack of education, or mis-lead information!
Ex a McD big mac meal has ~62 gms of fat
Did you know that the McD's Ceasar Salad has ~68 gms of fat.
So all the people that have been mis-lead their whole life to believe that salad is better for them are now wrong!
The #1 killer in america is Heart Disease, and 45% of all people that die from Heart Disease are accually their Ideal weight, good example, do you know who Jim Neighbors is, Look him up.
Now Do you know how much money teachers in Boston Make a year. Probably not, But I do
$25,752 a year, thats all, and that is not any exaderation cause I will be happy to send you a copy of my W2! And it is not just Boston, it is teachers all over the nation! And these are the people that are shaping the future of this Nation!
I was reading another article not too long ago, did you know 7 out of 10 fire departments are under funded in America, and I am not talking about pay, I am talking about having the proper equiptment to perform there job safely.
Or Domestic Violence, Violent crimes, those seem to be topics missing from the debates. Why should we not talk about these.
Heres a fact for ya- There is a greater chance that you will be killed tomorrow by some one randomly than to be a vitcim of terrorism!
How about the Lack of funding for organizations that help under privaledged families? There used to be a Organization here in Boston that was called $h association, and was made up of a couple of people that would go into the inner city and urban neighborhoods and educate the youth about the enviroment, take these youths to the more rural areas of the state, and show them that there is a lot more in life than the hardships of inner city. Hundreds more thing they would do. While 4H was around here, Violent crime was low, 4H was discontinued last year as well as a large number of after school programs, Violent crime amoungst teen has doubled in Boston! (Zero-8 Coallition, Headstart program, and more all gone, Thanks GWB!)
OH Good ol dubbya, good ol Christian you say, who cares, seperation of church and state! His christian Values aren't worth Jack!
JFK arguably one of the greatest christian presidents ever, Couldn't keep his junk in his draws! he was too busy bopping MM! Nice values!
Not Offense to anyone, but you need to look at this from all aspects not the 3X3 soapbox you stand on!
AAARRRGGGG I need a beer!
yes it is, with admentments. But not an entirely new way of intrepreting the established ones i.e. seperation of religion and gov'tThe Constitution is a document meant to evolve with the people and the times.
far_right said:yes it is, with admentments. But not an entirely new way of intrepreting the established ones i.e. seperation of religion and gov't
TwistedCopper said:far_right said:yes it is, with admentments. But not an entirely new way of intrepreting the established ones i.e. seperation of religion and gov't
That's not in the constitution. It was in a speech by Thom Jefferson.
Bush may make some mistakes when speaking publically, but he makes up for it with character. You may be embarrased by him, but speak for yourself, not the country. I don't think the majority will agree with you on that one. As far as respect, this country has more respect now than we've had in many many years. Remember that nutcase in North Korea who was shooting off his mouth about nuclear arms and making threats to the US? Well you don't hear from him anymore. He shut up because he knows we ain't gonna put up with threats anymore. He respects a country that can go into another halfway accross the world and take it over in a few weeks. Das respect my man!
I look forward to those debates. Kerry is not more intelligent, and is hindered by his liberal views which make for weak argueing points. The best liberal tactic to win an unwinable debate is to spin topics and dance around questions. Bush may not be as articulate, but he is well enough equipped for a debate with that BOTOX FREAK!!! Besides, he's on the right
Uh, that's a pretty lame way to describe rejecting EVERY single budget increase for the military that ever came before him!
mingez said:Your interpretation of those tax #'s, I'll get back to you on that tommorrow, I am tooo tired to acquire #'s tonight, but I know I can refute them.
Not an interpretation, just facts.
Public opinion in the nations we consider allies is not favorable for the Bush admin. FYI. But, most people will respond: "who cares what they think." My opinion, we should care.
You're right, we should care. Care about the fact that the rest of the world have been sucking us dry and walking on our backs. Care that foreign countries combined owe us more money than our current deficit and they don't pay nuttin'. We should care that they complain about us then ask for help. They want their cake and eat it to. We need to look out for #1, and not step in #2 :lol: . take care of home first, then help out abroad when needed.
I think you're fooling yourself into believing that moron can win a debate. This is the part of the arguement no Bush supporter can win. He's simply horrible at debate and public speech.
The man is by no means a Moron. He is a Harvard graduate. I can see a moron graduating from some colleges, but definately not Harvard!!! We shall see about the debate. The media (especially CNN - the "Clinton News Network") said he would make a fool of himself @ the State of the Union addresses. He has delivered some excellent speeches. We shall see.
Uhhhhh, no. If EVERY increase is tied into something horribly irresponsible, then it SHOULD be rejected. No military expendature proposal is a cut and dry situation, it's not that simple. All though many elephants would like to think it is.... talk about lame.. hee hee.
No bill, act, etc is without BS attachments. Both sides do it and it is one of the biggest problems in Gov't today. Many of the increases have passed, despite Kerry voting no. Many Dem's voted for them as well. My point was that Kerry has voted no on all defense legislation out of protest and now he has the stones to accuse Bush of under-equipping the soldiers. That's spin at is ugliest.
You're right, we should care. Care about the fact that the rest of the world have been sucking us dry and walking on our backs. Care that foreign countries combined owe us more money than our current deficit and they don't pay nuttin'. We should care that they complain about us then ask for help. They want their cake and eat it to. We need to look out for #1, and not step in #2 . take care of home first, then help out abroad when needed.