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Exporting chopsticks to China by Eri August 22, 2011 6:42 am
  • Fortunately, if you do it right, trees don't get used up. The type of poplar and other trees used ... by TB 2011-08-22 08:18:27
    Many developments in Libya by TB August 21, 2011 2:09 pm
      Huntsman betting most republicans are not idiots... by BuckGalaxy August 21, 2011 12:46 am
      • Hey Crazy!!!! by Jody 2011-08-22 17:37:21
        • Okay...I am being serious now. I am missing something I guess with this guy. I really don't understand what the ... by Jody 2011-08-22 20:05:43
          • Because the frontrunner Republican (Michele Bachman) does not believe in evolution or global warning. She represents the fringe right, ... by Eri 2011-08-23 10:59:48
            • Thanks Eri! I appreciate your perspective and I understand what you are saying. by Jody 2011-08-23 13:27:56
        • How's this for being right wing? I would solve the problem of politicians feeling compelled to play to a stupid electorate ... by FrankC 2011-08-22 14:47:00
          • By that definition, I'm a moderate. I believe in evolution. In fact, I believe in evolution so much, ... by Lee 2011-08-22 20:52:53
          • Sounds like he's running a general election campaign. by Robert 2011-08-21 14:00:16
            • That seems to be the general thinking. But I really like what Huntsman is doing. He was completely ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-08-21 22:11:19
              • There's a long tradition of candidates running for the Presidency simply to make a point or "get their issue out there" before the voters. by Robert 2011-08-22 10:05:23
                • Just curious: does anyone at all remember the 2010 election? by TB 2011-08-22 06:50:05
                  • What do you mean TB? by Jody 2011-08-22 12:02:07
                    • Do you remember that the primary system has changed? by Robert 2011-08-22 10:01:24
                      • It wasn't a snarky comment, it was a serious question on intellectual self-suppression. No doubt if possible Democrats will vote in ... by TB 2011-08-22 10:22:04
                        • Transparency is good. by Robert 2011-08-22 11:08:41
                          • Not sure where you pulled "conspiracy" out of that. by TB 2011-08-22 11:13:21
                            • Stipulated: by Robert 2011-08-22 12:14:48
                              • On your theory of "widespread dissatisfaction:" Would you vote for Huntsman over Obama in the general election? Any other Democrats here who ... by TB 2011-08-22 12:36:37
                                • I might. As I said in my earlier post, I want to know more about the guy. If ... by Eri 2011-08-22 21:15:30
                                  • Like everyone else, I'm only now even noticing Huntsman's existence. by Robert 2011-08-22 14:19:10
                                    • "Like Old Faithful, of course you’re questioning my motives and patriotism and that of anybody who might back a moderate ... by TB 2011-08-22 14:42:13
                                      • Sorry about the extreme right formatting. by Robert 2011-08-22 14:20:12
                                        • The problem is the people who consider the Tea Party to be extreme. It takes a true extremist to ... by Lee 2011-08-22 20:59:17
                        • I've read and heard a bit about him yesterday and today, enough that I want to know more. He's ... by Eri 2011-08-22 00:01:03
                      • If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything you say. by Jody 2011-08-21 13:55:14
                        • Obama betting on another McCain. by TB 2011-08-21 11:04:22
                          • I'm afraid he's betting on a lost cause. Most Republicans are unable to do anything but greedily suck the ... by Eri 2011-08-21 07:33:01
                            I'm running for Prez by Eri August 20, 2011 11:27 pm
                              Thug Obama orders his goons to teach S&P a lesson. by Lee August 18, 2011 6:10 pm
                              • So, Lee... by Robert 2011-08-18 19:04:39
                                • If that were true, Robert, then why aren't they going after Moody's and Fitch? And why aren't they going ... by Lee 2011-08-18 19:30:54
                                  • I regret taking the bait. I don’t how I could have imagined any other outcome than you doubling-down on the ... by Robert 2011-08-19 09:42:41
                                Obama's agenda... by Jody August 16, 2011 8:51 pm
                                • I'm not sure why people dismiss the idea out of hand. The number of people on the left ... by Lee 2011-08-17 16:15:21
                                  • This is why I can't stand discussing politics anymore. You can't fight lies and idiocy with facts, and you can't ... by Robert 2011-08-17 09:26:27
                                    • But Robert...We rarely get a glimpse of you unless we post provocative polarizing political propaganda. by Jody 2011-08-19 08:40:28
                                      • It's the wrong kind of incentive. Politics can be dangerous to somebody with high blood pressure to begin with. Given ... by Robert 2011-08-19 12:50:57
                                        • Interesting Robert. I guess I don't take politics seriously enough. I know I don't know. I know I am but ... by Jody 2011-08-19 15:14:26
                                          • I'm sure you're better off for not taking politics so serously, Jody. by Robert 2011-08-19 18:59:05
                                      • CJB: Didn't you have a post here? by Robert 2011-08-17 19:59:55
                                        • Yes, I removed several posts I felt were unnecessarily provocative. I was starting to sound too much like the people ... by CJB 2011-08-17 20:32:15
                                          • You confused me. by Robert 2011-08-18 19:14:22
                                            • Hells Bells CJB...if it was aimed at me...GO FOR IT!!! by Jody 2011-08-18 19:33:12
                                              • oopsie...responded to Robert...was meant for the new kid on the block..CJB. by Jody 2011-08-18 19:36:37
                                            • As a matter of practice, don't delete posts, edit them, indicating the post has been removed by the author. But ... by podrock 2011-08-17 23:24:38
                                          • Lies can be criticized, but I don't see how they can be discussed. I think a main purpose of the ... by Robert 2011-08-17 11:17:19
                                          • Proof positive republicans have no real issues. They simple make up garbage. Yeah, the president is seeking to ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-08-17 00:36:28
                                            • I accept the premise of Obama's plan, but disagree with the assertion that he is competent. And when Root writes ... by Jody 2011-08-17 12:11:56
                                            • You need better reading material. by Eri 2011-08-16 23:34:51
                                              Galt's Gulf? by CJB August 16, 2011 7:01 pm
                                              • This idea has popped up a number of times in the past, and so far not much has been made ... by TB 2011-08-16 19:24:15
                                                • The idea's been floated before, in other words? (n/t) by Robert 2011-08-16 20:11:51
                                                  • The Isle of Man? No Man is an Island. No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of ... by CJB 2011-08-16 19:48:25
                                                    • Not peninsula...a penisula. by Jody 2011-08-16 20:56:27
                                                      • You should see the size of my Kamchatka by Lee 2011-08-17 16:27:31
                                                        • Well I thought it was funny. =D by Lee 2011-08-18 17:58:24
                                                          • I never know quite how to take you Lee. I always feel you have a hidden agenda. by Jody 2011-08-18 19:39:37
                                                  Here we go!! China is using its new economic power to counter the U.S. power in the Pacific. by Jody August 16, 2011 7:11 am
                                                  • That's what power is all about, and that's what world powers do. Economic power leads to military power, but not ... by CJB 2011-08-16 08:22:21
                                                    Yep...Current Events is just a buzzin' with activity since Tom backed off. by Jody August 15, 2011 5:18 pm
                                                    • Well, it's certainly nice not to be called names. And, yes, if it's not a hotbed now, you can ... by Eri 2011-08-16 10:39:10
                                                      • Maybe its just because not much is really going on. Most of the 'news' is political, and connected with GOP activity ... by CJB 2011-08-15 17:26:38
                                                        • Dream on. by RobVG 2011-08-15 18:55:31
                                                        Political weirdos, ignorant voters and a wise democracy by Jody August 15, 2011 2:02 pm
                                                        • Speaking of weirdos, I heard on Conan tonight that Perry, when he was in school, wore jeans so tight they ... by Eri 2011-08-15 21:17:59
                                                          • Just curious: did you vote for Clinton? by TB 2011-08-16 18:29:16
                                                            • So why are we the 'laughingstock of international politics now…'? A few days ago I received this email from a fellow ... by CJB 2011-08-16 09:13:13
                                                              • How can you ask that after what we just went through? The world was agape at the ineffectiveness of ... by Eri 2011-08-16 10:43:06
                                                                • Our Congress did not "fail to come to an agreement". It was deliberately deadlocked by a cynical and unprincipled ... by CJB 2011-08-16 11:44:11
                                                                  • "The Reichstag’s already on fire." by Robert 2011-08-16 16:04:42
                                                                    • America is not a nation state, it's a country. Which could be its biggest problem. by Lee 2011-08-17 16:35:58
                                                            • It may be an old cliche, but every nation gets the government it deserves. Well, at least, it gets ... by CJB 2011-08-15 17:22:55
                                                              • One thing this guy glosses over - voters are ignorant because they have lives, and therefore depend on experts trained ... by Jody 2011-08-15 20:12:09
                                                                • There already is a civil war going on, there has been one for over a century. Its been heating up ... by CJB 2011-08-16 05:05:16
                                                                  • Mostly agree Carter, but I would quibble with your assessment of those who can seize the available opportunity as 'few'. ... by Jody 2011-08-16 11:32:48
                                                                    • Point very well taken. by Jody 2011-08-16 07:08:22
                                                                Hell yes! by Jody August 15, 2011 9:19 am
                                                                • It's instructive that the response to that idea is fury. You're dealing with a shutdown, Jody. About a dozen basic ... by TB 2011-08-16 18:46:48
                                                                  • Frustrating...and a double standard applies with her response. I was told on another thread by Eri, that I was shutting ... by Jody 2011-08-16 19:49:24
                                                                    • I think it's become evident they don't actually want real discussion. You've been around long enough to see the ... by TB 2011-08-20 09:25:08
                                                                  • Would you guys just secede? This country can't face another 4 years of Texas Governor as President. We ... by Eri 2011-08-15 16:19:31
                                                                    • Careful Eri, if Texas secedes they might invade Missouri. by FrankC 2011-08-16 19:11:07
                                                                      • There are times they can have Missouri, like when we vote in a Republican for Senator or Governor. I used to ... by Eri 2011-08-17 08:22:48
                                                                      • Well all righty then. by Jody 2011-08-15 20:09:08
                                                                        • Well...hope springs eternal.. by Jody 2011-08-16 11:39:52
                                                                      Take that, Republicans! by Eri August 15, 2011 6:58 am
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