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Old 11-19-2009, 10:38 PM   #391
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As for my statement about the lenders being reluctant to lend, that is not my opinion. It is from experience and research while helping my daughter who is looking to buy a house and from my neighbor who is trying to sell her house. Perhaps it is different in other areas, but that is how it is here in my neck of the woods.
I never disagreed with your statement about lenders being reluctant to lend. This is one of those unintended consequences of the TARP that is absolutely abhorrent. On this fact we are totally in agreement. However, your original post would lead someone to believe that the ONLY intent of TARP was to stimulate the economy and that is simply not true. The Feb 09 Stimulus package was passed SOLELY to stimulate the economy. I stand by my original response.

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Polls can be tweaked to show whatever results are wanted. They are meaningless.

When you can show me a poll that includes every citizen of the US, I'll believe it.

As for the "torture", we aren't dealing with a section of humanity that plays fair........after 9-11 not one terrorist attack occurred on US soil........until Fort Hood.

If any of that torture was responsible for the safety of this country, I say go for it.

I could give a crap for the treatment of people who think beheading innocents on camera and putting it on the web is the right thing to do.
I'm honestly in shock

Do you think Europe has been free from terrorist attacks in the past (read: RAF, Carlos)

Just because USA has been priveleged due to your geografical location does not mean that your own actions does not hunt you down.

I weep for the 2800 hundred dead at 9/11. Just as well as I weep for the 3000 dead due to Pinochets taking power (by US support) - and the dozens of military coups instigated by the USA in fear of the "reds".

USA has been battered and hurt. Now is the time to prove that you really are a nation of free loving, respectfull of life individuals.

Based on your post, i'd say that you are narcissus. You only love your own mirror.

Your debt will tell you otherwise.
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I'm honestly in shock

Do you think Europe has been free from terrorist attacks in the past (read: RAF, Carlos)

Just because USA has been priveleged due to your geografical location does not mean that your own actions does not hunt you down.

I weep for the 2800 hundred dead at 9/11. Just as well as I weep for the 3000 dead due to Pinochets taking power (by US support) - and the dozens of military coups instigated by the USA in fear of the "reds".

USA has been battered and hurt. Now is the time to prove that you really are a nation of free loving, respectfull of life individuals.

Based on your post, i'd say that you are narcissus. You only love your own mirror.

Your debt will tell you otherwise.
I specifically stated "US soil." In reply to 93 terps allegations of torture.

No inference to attacks outside the US was deliberately mentioned because the post didn't call for it..

Think what you want.
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I agree with you on that. But we also need to repeal the income tax. Kill it dead. Drive a stake through its heart. Because if we don't, it will come back like a zombie accountant.
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We certainly shouldn't rush it. No one understands the tax code either. That is why I am so high on the FairTax.
I agree with you on that. But we also need to repeal the income tax. Kill it dead. Drive a stake through its heart. Because if we don't, it will come back like a zombie accountant.
Yes, that is part of the Fair Tax proposal and bill... repealing the 16th amendment.

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I specifically stated "US soil." In reply to 93 terps allegations of torture.

No inference to attacks outside the US was deliberately mentioned because the post didn't call for it..

Think what you want.
It's just interesting that you condone torture of people that historically have prove not to hold up to the charges of being a terrorist.

Most of the people of Guantanomo has been released. Practically all of them has endured torture. But it is only in a few cases there has been any evidence of terrorism (that's why so many has been released (after unconstitutionel being held for years without a trial).

How would you feel if your communist obama administration dragged you out of bed at night and held you captive for a few years?

This is essentially what has happened.

The US Government paid a wanted fee for suspected terrorrists in afghanistan. And the afghans already had a needle for the light skinned (arabians etc.) in their country. So every light skinned was a bounty waiting to be collected.
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It's just interesting that you condone torture of people that historically have prove not to hold up to the charges of being a terrorist.

Most of the people of Guantanomo has been released. Practically all of them has endured torture. But it is only in a few cases there has been any evidence of terrorism (that's why so many has been released (after unconstitutionel being held for years without a trial).

How would you feel if your communist obama administration dragged you out of bed at night and held you captive for a few years?

This is essentially what has happened.

The US Government paid a wanted fee for suspected terrorrists in afghanistan. And the afghans already had a needle for the light skinned (arabians etc.) in their country. So every light skinned was a bounty waiting to be collected.
Well, last I heard, Obama hasn't been proved a communist. But......if what you suggest could happen, happens...I would feel many things.....the least of what would be surprise.

You're kidding about that last paragraph, right?

As for 'condoning torture'......meh. If we got the information needed to save further lives...........?
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In other words: I think that you Dgrandma is a hypocrite. A mans life is only valuable if it's american. Am I right? The constitution doesn't matter if they are a passable distance away from you.
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Now........no shame for anything. Many families have existed on welfare for generations. Young girls having babies knowing they will get free housing, food for their babies, food stamps AND free medical care.
In other words, they marry the government.
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In other words: I think that you Dgrandma is a hypocrite. A mans life is only valuable if it's american. Am I right? The constitution doesn't matter if they are a passable distance away from you.
Really? These were war crimes, committed by non Americans.

The constitution does not apply to them.
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Well, last I heard, Obama hasn't been proved a communist. But......if what you suggest could happen, happens...I would feel many things.....the least of what would be surprise.

You're kidding about that last paragraph, right?

As for 'condoning torture'......meh. If we got the information needed to save further lives...........?
Lol needed to save further lives: how many terrorist attacks have you prevented by torturing the people at guantanamo?


And even then: how christian is it to inflict pain on the other in order to preserve one ones self.

Oh wait I can answer that: It's quite contrary to the teachings of christianity.

Ok then let us ask: how constitutional is it to use people ase a means to a goal. Oh sorry: that is against the very autonomy that the founding fathers set out to preserve.

But it really seems like that we are all individuals... but some are more individuals than others... namely those you like.
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Really? These were war crimes, committed by non Americans.

The constitution does not apply to them.
Prove that every one that has received torture was war criminals.

that's step one. And even there you stumble.

Can we reverse it? Are USA not war criminals when CIA instigates a revolt against an democratically elected government in South America?

Should not americans be tortured, be brought to justice (something you fail to do to your enemies due to lack of evidence)?

There is a whole ladder in front of you, and you cannot even reach step one.
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In other words: I think that you Dgrandma is a hypocrite. A mans life is only valuable if it's american. Am I right? The constitution doesn't matter if they are a passable distance away from you.
It is amazing to see someone get so many things so wrong in so few words.
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Really? These were war crimes, committed by non Americans.

The constitution does not apply to them.
Wasn't the constitution meant to be an universal principle. Or was it just for the people in the land of honey?

Wasn't it meant to be "how it was supposed to be done". Respect for people and people rights, no more monarchies looming over the citizen.
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It is amazing to see someone get so many things so wrong in so few words.
Expand please.

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You've excelled in being easy.
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