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Cyber War by Vitruvius June 7, 2011 2:55 pm
    Rescuing the auto companies by TB June 7, 2011 9:53 am
    • Didn't Chrysler collapse during the recession? Also, figures they always find the most unflattering picture of Obama to post alongside their ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-07 13:58:41
      • The recent history of Chrysler is complicated. Start here. In most cases, failed companies don't collapse and vanish. They ... by TB 2011-06-07 14:19:02
      • Disappointing. by mcfly 2011-06-07 10:55:29
        U.S. unfunded obligation update by TB June 7, 2011 9:48 am
        • Can't find his response so you'll have to link it. I did find some very good thoughts from LiberalMisfit ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-07 14:12:43
          • Lind's comments were in the body of the article. In complete denial. I normally don't read the comments. Not ... by TB 2011-06-07 19:23:23
          The guy who did resign today by TB June 6, 2011 9:44 pm
            Nemesis by TB June 6, 2011 9:28 pm
            • A discussion of psychopathic personalities came up a while back. I've noticed that damn few - if any - of the ... by TB 2011-06-06 21:34:33
              • It is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission. by Jody 2011-06-07 06:52:36
                • There seems to a "it's not a crime til you get caught" mindset in play. I first noticed it in ... by mcfly 2011-06-07 04:44:18
                  • Story of my high school career. minus the drugs and fights, that is. by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-07 14:16:29
                    • How it's supposed to work: my daughter found twenty bucks near an ATM machine. No way to identify ... by TB 2011-06-07 08:56:36
                      • You raised good kids, not surprising even from just the little we know about you. by mcfly 2011-06-07 10:08:14
                        • Raising kids is a learn-as-you-go thing. In my opinion, nobody can go into parenthood prepared, largely because no two ... by TB 2011-06-07 10:21:13
                          • Seems like a solid way to do it. I've always thought the the main method of parenting should be "Wing ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-07 14:21:23
                            • Your comment reminded me of this story on NPR. The young man sounds articulate and intelligent to me, and as you ... by mcfly 2011-06-07 20:00:29
                            • "In short, we’re all faking it." So true. Some of us fake it better than others. I never once had any ... by mcfly 2011-06-07 10:45:31
                          • That musing reminded me of a kid's cartoon show I watched with my kids years back. It was called ... by TB 2011-06-07 09:10:22
                          • Most people become very flexible in matters of "principle" when it is their interest that is involved. As a young ... by ER 2011-06-07 05:13:49
                            • If the little internal dialogue wasn't making a good case, resisting temptation wouldn't be all that big a deal, would ... by TB 2011-06-07 08:35:22
                              • "I’m not sure “favoring policies that benefit you” falls into the same category of real dishonesty..." That is exactly the point ... by ER 2011-06-07 10:20:32
                                • "The major difference between those communities was that one was convinced its security, prosperity and freedom depended on the right ... by TB 2011-06-07 10:29:18
                                  • Preach it brah. Though in response to ER's post, I find it silly and lazy that these thins are written off ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-07 14:48:27
                                • This is how I feel also to the letter. However my principles may vary from yours. Being a Libertarian, I ... by Jody 2011-06-07 09:49:43
                          Weiner Roast update by TB June 6, 2011 10:27 am
                          • Another pic's turned up. Here by mcfly 2011-06-06 20:52:49
                            • There is some justice in all this. He got into all this trouble and he didn't even get laid. by ER 2011-06-06 18:52:52
                              • If he gets a book deal he'll have a great selection of pictures for the back cover photo. by mcfly 2011-06-07 11:00:01
                              • Even the dog is hiding his face. Today he tearfully acknowledged it was all true and he's sorry. The only thing ... by Eri 2011-06-06 18:45:05
                                • And, whoops, there it is. by TB 2011-06-06 10:34:02
                                  • He's having a press conference at 4 PM (presumably Eastern time). Plug your own "stick a fork in it" joke here. by TB 2011-06-06 12:40:25
                                    • Holy crap. Somehow Andrew Breitbart has taken over the microphone Weiner is supposed to be speaking from, and is ... by TB 2011-06-06 13:12:44
                                      • Circumcised AND circumvented at the circumspect circus. by Jody 2011-06-06 15:45:25
                                        • Weiner speaking now. Gist of it: He's really sorry. Big mistake. Stupid and dumb thing to do. Tears. ... by TB 2011-06-06 13:35:32
                                          • That Son of a Bitch.... *Sigh* And once again I've lost my faith in politicians. I've questioned his stances on some ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-06 16:24:08
                                            • The wife wasn't at his side, which says a lot. by Eri 2011-06-06 18:47:58
                                              • At the risk of stating the obvious, they're not all stupid and evil, of course. Weinerboy was stupid for sending the ... by mcfly 2011-06-06 16:50:08
                                                • The worst of it is that for several days Weiner was lying to the press on all fronts, and his ... by TB 2011-06-06 16:39:21
                                                  • Did you see anone here defending him? Even any stupid liberals? The key words here are "his allies." Of course they ... by mcfly 2011-06-06 16:57:16
                                                    • Huh? I don't think I mentioned anyone at all on this board in my post. As you say, all the ... by TB 2011-06-06 17:11:39
                                                      • Here's an example of someone who is enthusiastically defending Weiner. Note the well-worn "it's only lies about sex" defense. Surely ... by TB 2011-06-07 10:06:02
                                                        • Good heavens, even I wouldn't have used a title like "...Weiner Comes Clean," and I'm shameless. Agreed that the conclusion ... by mcfly 2011-06-07 10:22:25
                                                          • I zoned out on the Weiner headlines a few days ago. Cripes. One of them was "Erections are ... by TB 2011-06-07 10:36:25
                                                            • Oops. Just realized as I was scrolling around for something else that I screwed up this post. The headline was ... by TB 2011-06-08 07:18:16
                                            • Takeaway question: Just how mind-bogglingly stupid does a politician have to be to transmit stuff like this over the ... by TB 2011-06-06 12:49:14
                                              • "...if I had photos like this, I wouldn’t let them within forty feet of my computer." There's a truly terrible and ... by mcfly 2011-06-06 16:02:33
                                                • Ya know...on some issues I am as naive as a child...but on this? I am bemused and not surprised. Present ... by Jody 2011-06-06 16:49:35
                                                  • You want the raw, down-to-the-bone truth, I don't think anybody is smart enough to effectively and properly wield the level ... by TB 2011-06-06 16:45:00
                                                  • You will note the "mind-boggling stupid" has to do with sex. They seem to be a lot more discreet ... by ER 2011-06-06 13:12:34
                                              Nobel Laureate Economist latest victim of partisan politics by Eri June 6, 2011 4:49 am
                                              • Eri, how dare you confront our conservative friends with something they would consider a "bad fact!" It's ok though...as we can ... by mcfly 2011-06-06 11:43:50
                                                • Near the end of his term, the Democrats were sitting on something like 200 of Bush's appointees. The article ... by TB 2011-06-06 09:41:15
                                                  • What makes you think this guy would create any real jobs? And exactly how? I have a pretty good idea ... by Eri 2011-06-06 18:53:36
                                                    • I looked at some of his ideas. Mostly along the lines of more "stimulus." A lot of people, ... by TB 2011-06-06 20:55:55
                                                  Whittling away at the Fourth Amendment by TB June 5, 2011 2:24 pm
                                                  • Cool! The lone dissenter on the Supreme Court was a liberal judge! by mcfly 2011-06-05 14:38:06
                                                    • I noticed that. Good for her! by TB 2011-06-05 14:40:26
                                                    Death of an American Dream 2 by Jody June 5, 2011 9:05 am
                                                    • EDITED:There's not much there I can disagree with (I located and read Part I, too). But neither is there much ... by ER 2011-06-05 12:01:04
                                                      • YOU may have seen it coming..to be honest..I didn't. I am a late bloomin' baby boomer. by Jody 2011-06-05 14:09:55
                                                        • Like I said somewhere else in here recently, change is the only constant. People will always have dreams and ideals. If ... by mcfly 2011-06-05 14:49:36
                                                        • Well put, ER. My initial response was "here we go again, whining about the evil left destroying America with all ... by mcfly 2011-06-05 12:07:00
                                                          • Hey...ALWAYS wear clean underwear...you never know...you might get in an accident. I will have Havarti cheese with that whine,btw. by Jody 2011-06-05 14:07:23
                                                        Anti-circumcision super hero by TB June 4, 2011 4:57 pm
                                                        • What is that all about, a satire or parody? Or is it some kind of Nazi antisemitic porn? It took forever ... by ER 2011-06-05 08:31:28
                                                          • Hey ER!!!It maybe in response to this bullshit by Jody 2011-06-05 11:33:43
                                                            • Jody's right. It's an anti-circumcision group, and they think this crap is making their point for them. Here's another article ... by TB 2011-06-05 12:33:36
                                                              • I've often wondered about the moral rightness of circumcision. It is performed without anesthetic, (considered too risky for infants, even ... by ER 2011-06-05 15:00:17
                                                                • I had it done to my son as an infant, and they did indeed use a locally injected dermal anesthetic, ... by TB 2011-06-05 15:17:26
                                                              • This Arab dude goes into an unemployment office, looking for a job. When the lady behind the desk asks ... by ER 2011-06-05 12:15:49
                                                                • How does a camel get its humps? Usually with flowers and a box of chocolates. Thanks, I'll be here all week. Try ... by mcfly 2011-06-05 14:28:31
                                                              • It took forever for me too ER. I went and fixed a pot of coffee while I waited. You couldn't get ... by Jody 2011-06-05 08:57:01
                                                              Tornado protection: Storm rooms by TB June 4, 2011 1:41 pm
                                                              • I want one. I just have to figure out where to put it. I could actually make a ... by Eri 2011-06-04 19:07:24
                                                                • One problem is it has to be mounted directly onto a concrete slab. This is probably why a lot ... by TB 2011-06-04 19:17:22
                                                                  • Actually, that's perfect for me. My house is built on a concrete slab so all they'd have to do ... by Eri 2011-06-04 22:45:28
                                                                    • It just has to be big enough to hold you and your cats, like the lady in the article. ... by TB 2011-06-05 14:13:54
                                                                      • Remember to glue down some carpet for the cats to hold onto (I recommend a good contact cement). And 2 litter ... by mcfly 2011-06-06 12:20:26
                                                                Germany prepares to commit energy suicide by TB June 4, 2011 12:12 pm
                                                                • I love it. Nice to see other countries taking the risk instead of insisting we go first. by FrankC 2011-06-05 12:28:24
                                                                  • Switzerland just followed Germany's lead today. by ER 2011-06-05 07:38:53
                                                                    • I work for the American branch of a Swiss-based company. Don't ever worry about the Swiss doing something that would ... by mcfly 2011-06-05 15:07:32
                                                                      • Switzerland seems to be phasing out slowly, not building new reactors but not shutting down the five existing ones that ... by TB 2011-06-05 13:09:06
                                                                      • Since when is purchasing a commodity "sponging off?" by mcfly 2011-06-05 00:33:12
                                                                        • Good point. Not the best term I could have used. Maybe "hypocritical" applies more to anti-nukes who don't ... by TB 2011-06-05 13:11:28
                                                                          • I getcha. Don't misunderstand, I'm for nuclear power generation (except in Iran). I hope we persue it vigorously. But if ... by mcfly 2011-06-05 15:03:51
                                                                            • I'm all for many solutions being sought in many ways. It just seems like the ones who make the ... by TB 2011-06-05 15:18:57
                                                                        • How f***ing hypocritical..... Inglorious Bastards don't want to spend their own time, effort, money, and public morale on their own energy-forever ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-04 19:58:09
                                                                          • Thanks to its many nuclear power plants, France already exports excess electricity to countries like Britain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, ... by TB 2011-06-04 21:10:13
                                                                            • Dammit.... I wonder what the French public's opinion on nuclear energy is.... 'cause seriously, that's a sweet set up right there. ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-05 08:30:45
                                                                              • Here's a good article on French nuclear power attitudes. It's part of an informative Frontline site. It's worth browsing through ... by TB 2011-06-05 12:37:14
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