Weapons of Mass Destraction

Looking more at the mosque that Republicans (and some Democrats) are making an issue I do have a question: Isn't this an issue that's just a New York issue? Aren't Republicans the ones who are about states right except when it comes to a woman's right to choose? I guess they are full of shit as always and really this is just a ploy by them to fuel peoples anger to try to get votes even though they, when asked, show they continuously have no ideas.

Fueling the Anger

Leave it to the church to do more to fuel the anger.

http://www.thomhartmann.com/forum/2010/08/waittheres-morefrom-far-far-right-wing-burn-quran-day

I have an idea that maybe a shock.. Why not instead of fueling people's anger with stupid ass events like this how about opening a dialogue and trying to find common ground. Oh wait I forget we are talking about the Christian right nevermind.

Another thing is a poll shows how one of five Americans think our President is a Muslim. First so the hell what if he is or isn't why is that an issue to begin with except for the people (Republicans) who only want to exploit anger?

Again I will ask and am still waiting for an answer.. Do we believe in our Constitution or not?

Finally

Keeping yet another one of his campaign promises and unlike a certain person landing on an aircraft carrier with a big "mission accomplished" sign in the background, combat operations in Iraq ARE ACTUALLY OVER! This is a war we should have NEVER got involved with, costs thousands of lives, we were deceived to begin with and really if anyone needs to be but on trial for war crimes it's the previous administration. Thank god we have a current President in Obama who doesn't take false victory laps.

Poor Baby

Poor so-called Dr. Laura. She announced on Larry King that she was canceling her radio show because she "wants to regain her 1st amendment rights back". If you recall last week she was under fire for an incredibly racist rant directed toward one of her callers.

I remember a quote on this site about being responsible. Her rights to say that were never taken away HOWEVER she, like everyone else, has to realize what they say they are accountable. If she doesn't like that well she should move to a country with no speech rights.

Another thing I did some research on is back in the late 1990's CBS wanted to hire her for a radio show. She said she would ONLY if CBS fired one of their dj's at the time Howard Stern. So she was perfectly willing to trample on another 1st amendments rights.

Bottom line is she, like everyone else, is accountable for what they say. If they don't like it they need to find another way to earn money.

Questions

I have questions in regards to the mosque being attempted to be built near ground zero.

First do we have freedom of religion or don't we? According to the leaders on the right we apparently don't. But then again they never believed in the constitution except for the right to bear arms to begin with I guess.

Second are we at war with Islam or Terrorists? I think a distinction should be made. I think it has been made. We are at war with terrorists last I checked. The Christian right has been saying (Newt specifically) has been saying we are at war with the religion of Islam.

We are at a crossroads right now. I hope our constitution wins.

Why isn't this news?

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/07/glenn_beck_defends_targeting_tides_foundation_im_j.php



So I bring this up and I was wondering why there has been little coverage by the so-called liberal media. There was a shootout in Oakland last month. That happens unfortunately all the time I know, but this is a little different. The real story is why he was on his way to do what he was doing. He was pulled over because Glenn Beck said a specific organization was out to destroy America and the shooter was on his way to kill people because of it. I just wonder there have been so many people and so many events because of these talking heads how many more are going to have to happen until they are held accountable?

Professional Left

As I guess a member of the "Professional Left" I feel I need to comment on Robert Gibbs statements saying people like myself need to be "drug tested" for not blindly supporting the President. I would like to respond.

We are not Republicans. We do not speak in one voice. We have diverse opinions and views. That's how America should be.

But he is also right and that President Obama doesn't get enough credit. I always try to give him the credit he deserves. He's lived up to promises on reforming healthcare, wall st. ending combat operations in Iraq (he better not do a mission accomplished banner and land on an Aircraft Carrier). He accomplished more in 2 years then the last idiot did in his 8. So he deserves credit for that.

However when Obama is wrong, he needs to be called on it. Most specifically he needs to do more on don't ask don't tell and the defense of marriage acts. I think a lot of people will back off on him if he repeals those items.

There hasn't been a President who inherited as much as Obama has. In a few ways Gibbs is right however Obama needs to be called when he is slowed or if he is wrong on issues.

To biuld or not to build

So people want to build a mosque near ground zero in New York. Naturally the right, who as usual don't really understand things, are completely against it. I've said many times that I'm of the Jewish faith so I have reasons to dislike that but I'm actually for it for a couple of reasons that the right doesn't seem to understand as usual. First, being against is is exactly what people like Bin Laden want so they can further stir up the anger and second, what a better way to show the world how tolerant we are with ALL RELIGIONS, whether you agree with them or not. Anyway that's what I think about it.

Good News but

With the good news that Prop 8 was overturned yesterday I wouldn't be doing victory laps just yet. I fear once it reaches the Supreme Court as it is made up as of now the ruling will be overturned cause the court does not care about rights or the constitution but pollitical idiology.

You Wonder

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/aug/02/nation/la-na-politics-money-20100802

So I've always wondered why busisnesses, who claim to have no money, who claim they can't hire anyone, can seem to find $300 million dollars to fund the elections of mainly Republicans? First this is a direct result of the worst Supreme Court rulling in my lifetime in Citizens United (thank you activist judges) and this should never happen. This is the exact reason why there needs to be disclosure on political ads so we can see who is behind them and who to do business with or not. But of course Republicans don't want that because they are nothing but cowards.