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On the other hand, I think he'll be an excellent ambassador to China. He speaks fluent Mandarin (because he did his Mormon mission to China) and his children were adopted from China. The family is very tied to the culture already.
I think Megan's hit the nail on the head here with "keep your enemies closer" (or in this case, politically close but geographically in China) because he is EXACTLY the type of Republican that I think the GOP should rally around, and maybe nominate for 2012, if they want any shot of beating Obama. He would get broad independent support for sure.
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Not that I don't think he'll be excellent at that job. He totally will.
(BTW, I'll be hoping you guys don't get some whack-job right-wing extremist as your next gov.)
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I still can't get over that. Especially since the poor shootee ended up apologizing to Cheney! Seriously, Cheney is Emperor Palpatine. He seems to get everyone to do his dirty work.
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So are you implying people were actually protesting out of racism, as opposed to objections to his beliefs on abortion? Because... that's quite an accusation to make and it doesn't seem based on anything real.
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[newsinfo.nd.edu]
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Because the answer, "He became the first black President in the 200-plus year history of the U.S.," should be sufficient grounds, on its own merit.
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Is ASU aware of their reputation?
President Obama taught constitutional law at one of the best law schools in the country. That alone should be enough for a "honorary degree" from their school.
The ASU administration is tripping.
I worked on the Ann Richards re-election campaign in '94. I'm don't believe Bush won given his HORRENDOUS business record.
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White privilege, ftw!
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I'm very doubtful.
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look, i know awareness is sometimes its own goal, but i have to wonder what this song and dance is really about. oh, lets distract the debate from things that CAN actually be positively effected.
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Alan Keyes really brings the crazy in this one.
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This was the most redic race ever. The original GOP nom had to drop out when his divorce papers were unsealed and we found out he dragged his actress wife to swingers parties. Then, the GOP insulted the people of IL and tried the sorriest attempt at splitting the Black vote EVER.
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That said, Donald Rumsfeld's attempt at this just reinforces my belief that his audience had a tough time paying attention.
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THREE people. Three individuals out of 11,000 in the Joyce Center at Notre Dame attempted to disrupt the ceremony. All three were escorted out and drowned out by students cheering in support of the president.
TWENTY PEOPLE. Twenty people out of 2,900 graduates opted to skip the ceremony in favor of attending a prayer service. That's less than 1%.
ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PEOPLE. That's the approximate number of protesters outside of the gates of the school.
The size of this "scandal" and "protest" at Notre Dame has been blown completely out of proportion by a media hungry for a story that illustrates division and discord between the Church and reason. While I won't hesitate to criticize Catholicism and some of it's unsavory actions, Notre Dame is generally a respectful place that encourages dialogue and that overwhelmingly supported Obama in this past election. It's not a school full of wealthy people wheeling around carriages full of bloody baby dolls.
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read also: valentine's day massacre where the killing of seven people becomes a massacre.
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No, that would be Yale Art Department.
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Catholics and Evangelican turd nodules DO NOT have a lot in common. I know. As a lapsed Catholic myself, I remember, all too well, what the "Christians" thought of me and our religious practices.
Whatta bunch of dickheads.
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Yeah, well, that was PERFORMANCE ART!
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People getting mad and interrupting things, protesters and peoule shouting MURDERRRR!!!! in the streets with megaphones and attempting to lump all Catholics together into one crazy family of crazy-- now that's something that journalists/the media can understand/sensationalize/repackage/spin.
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If Cheney infuriates enough people, they can just blame it on the evil, electric-ticker dude, than on any of the current turds they're poorly prepping for the next election.
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He's just torturing us, via the press, and reminding us how disgusting he is as a person.
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Regarding Alan Keyes, while I didn't love the message of the movie Drop Squad (who gets define who is really "black") I wish there was a Drop Squad and they would pick up Keyes' crazy ass.
Why is nobody from the GOP putting the brakes on Keyes? Do they think it helps them having this black man going after Obama? The problem is anyone with a functioning brain cell know Keyes is not right in the head so I think this hurts the GOP.
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In reality, and I've heard this elsewhere, the GOP needs to watch how far they take this. It could bite them in the ass big time. If mere knowledge of this is so bad, then what about those who ordered it, condoned it and are still campaigning for it. Aren't they guilty of far worse? Good luck guys, I hope you know what you're doing. Because getting mad at Pelosi for knowledge of torture is basically admitting it's wrong.
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I'm kind of over the word hateraid but Mr. Keyes is drinking it.
I agree. His issues with Obama seem very personal.
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maybe they just let him rant b/c he'll say all the crap about Obama that they're thinking but are afraid to say out loud, lest they get nailed for it. But Keyes is so batshit you could convince him Obama faked the moon landing all by himself and he'd be off to the races.
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The Political Follies don't even seem to take a break for the weekend.
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1. Don't be afraid to bomb the shit out of Iraq. It'll be cool. See? The Bible says so: Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it."
Ezra 10:4
2. So what if everyone's pissed about the whole "no WMDs" thing. God says it's totally ok: "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Proverbs 18:10
3. So, it's 2005. Iraq is in shambles and we're losing every battle we start. Don't worry, Georgie. Baby Jesus says you're winning, anyway: "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
Proverbs 16:3
XOXO,
Rumsey
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Bible, Proverbs 26:12
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"And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."
Bible, Matthew 15:14