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"We cannot as a nation stand for four more years of this." -Joe Biden
I couldn't agree more, but I don't think we're referring to quite the same concept.
We cannot as a nation stand for more governance by the hopelessly tainted Democratic and Republican parties.
"You can't change America when you supported George Bush's policies 95% of the time." -Joe Biden
As hard as it is to remember after the present Bush Administration set a new high water mark for bad government; America's problems transcend and long-predate George Bush.
"I have never in my life seen Washington so broken. These times call for a total change in Washington's world view." -Joe Biden
Joe Biden has been neck-deep in Washington's mess for most of his life. It's convenient that he suddenly feels worthy of calling for "a total change in Washington's world view" now that he's a candidate for Vice President. There's a good reason why he's never seen it as broken as it is now; it just keeps getting worse every day.
"These times require more than a good soldier. They require a wise leader." -Joe Biden
Clearly Joe Biden is referring to himself, not Barack Obama, when he refers to a "wise leader"; especially in light of the fact that Joe Biden has said, in the not-too-distant past, that Barack Obama is not ready to lead. It's fitting, then, that Obama mistakenly introduced Biden as "the next President." Obama probably made a Freudian Slip. Much like Dick Cheney is the de facto President today; Joe Biden will undoubtedly be the de facto President in an Obama Administration.
Biden's voting record, not his campaign rhetoric, speaks volumes. He is no friend of the common man. Despite Obama's characterization of him as "working-class" he's nothing of the sort. He's spent nearly his entire life as a politician. Obama is in the same position, and was a lawyer prior to becoming a politician. McCain isn't any better, and his selection of Vice President will undoubtedly be just as terrible.
The only way America will ever witness meaningful change is to vote for third party candidates. There is no incentive for the Democrats or Republicans to change their ways. As long as they can count on the voting public to vote for one or the other they're golden. No matter which you choose; the establishment wins, and you lose.
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August 16, 2008
Chain-link cells with razor wire await those arrested at the Democratic convention
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An industrial warehouse has been filled with chain-link cells topped by razor wire. What's the purpose? This makeshift prison will be filled with protesters and anyone else that may be arrested during the Democratic National Convention.
Yikes.
The makeshift prison, which many compare to the U.S. "Camp X-Ray" prison at Guantanamo Bay, has been nicknamed "Gitmo on the Platte" (after a nearby river) by protesters that expect to be spending some "quality time" there in coming weeks.
A Denver news station showed some video of the complex. A sign read: "Electric stun devices used here."
Each 20-by-20 foot cell will be packed with an unspecified number of detainees. One would assume authorities are refusing to say how many will be put in each cell so people can't do the math and realize how cruel the treatment will be. Last I checked the Right to Assemble didn't necessarily involve packing humans into cages like sardines are packed into cans.
Civil rights groups have asked Denver to allow lawyers to meet with detainees at the facility, but these requests have been denied. Denver authorities will only permit legal counsel to visit clientele within a court setting.
The Democratic Party's Dog Pound is sure to be filled to maximum capacity, and then some, during the August 25-28 convention.
An industrial warehouse has been filled with chain-link cells topped by razor wire. What's the purpose? This makeshift prison will be filled with protesters and anyone else that may be arrested during the Democratic National Convention.
Yikes.
The makeshift prison, which many compare to the U.S. "Camp X-Ray" prison at Guantanamo Bay, has been nicknamed "Gitmo on the Platte" (after a nearby river) by protesters that expect to be spending some "quality time" there in coming weeks.
A Denver news station showed some video of the complex. A sign read: "Electric stun devices used here."
Each 20-by-20 foot cell will be packed with an unspecified number of detainees. One would assume authorities are refusing to say how many will be put in each cell so people can't do the math and realize how cruel the treatment will be. Last I checked the Right to Assemble didn't necessarily involve packing humans into cages like sardines are packed into cans.
Civil rights groups have asked Denver to allow lawyers to meet with detainees at the facility, but these requests have been denied. Denver authorities will only permit legal counsel to visit clientele within a court setting.
The Democratic Party's Dog Pound is sure to be filled to maximum capacity, and then some, during the August 25-28 convention.
August 5, 2008
Lights Out: Democrats pull the plug on Capitol Hill
In a spiteful move that's sure to foster a spirit of peace and tranquility in Washington, D.C. the Democrats have pulled the plug on the House of Representatives to avoid discussions, debates, or votes on the subject of offshore drilling. The reason? Nancy Pelosi believes it would send the public a message that might confuse them.
If that's the only criteria necessary to pull the plug on Washington; then why the hell doesn't it happen way more often?!
It's true that offshore drilling won't promote lower gas prices anytime soon, but it's also true that allowing access to vast deposits of oil will get the ball rolling. It's also true that taking action against global warming won't lower global temperatures anytime soon, but for some reason the Democrats don't find that particular fact to be an obstacle.
Before anyone unjustly accuses me of partisan wrangling; I detest both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, and consider myself a Libertarian.
Let's hope Congress gets more generous with the power outages on Capitol Hill. It just might save us all countless billions of dollars, and bring the drafting of silly or unconstitutional laws to a grinding halt.
If that's the only criteria necessary to pull the plug on Washington; then why the hell doesn't it happen way more often?!
It's true that offshore drilling won't promote lower gas prices anytime soon, but it's also true that allowing access to vast deposits of oil will get the ball rolling. It's also true that taking action against global warming won't lower global temperatures anytime soon, but for some reason the Democrats don't find that particular fact to be an obstacle.
Before anyone unjustly accuses me of partisan wrangling; I detest both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, and consider myself a Libertarian.
Let's hope Congress gets more generous with the power outages on Capitol Hill. It just might save us all countless billions of dollars, and bring the drafting of silly or unconstitutional laws to a grinding halt.
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