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Forum: Politics 10-23-2008, 03:49 PM
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Posted By Tex
These pretzels are makin' me thirsty!

These pretzels are makin' me thirsty!
Forum: Politics 10-23-2008, 02:11 PM
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Posted By Tex
You could read minds. Or you could exercise a...

You could read minds. Or you could exercise a little common sense. Up to you.
Forum: Politics 10-23-2008, 05:05 AM
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Posted By Tex
If you twist that just one more time, it'd make a...

If you twist that just one more time, it'd make a nice pretzel.



You say that to everyone. Must be tough being the most self-righteous guy on the board in Mike Waters' absence.
Forum: Politics 10-22-2008, 10:29 PM
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Posted By Tex
Apparently you are unaware of the poem's source,...

Apparently you are unaware of the poem's source, which should be astonishing, but isn't.
Forum: Politics 10-22-2008, 08:34 PM
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Views: 7,924
Posted By Tex
So naturally, it's logical to assume there isn't...

So naturally, it's logical to assume there isn't one.
Forum: Politics 10-22-2008, 07:31 PM
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Posted By Tex
You obviously don't understand Godwin's Law. ...

You obviously don't understand Godwin's Law. Frequent and/or hyperbolic citing of the Holocaust cheapens legitimate citations, which yours is not.



Fully supportive, BlueK. In fact, I'd...
Forum: Politics 10-22-2008, 06:45 PM
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Posted By Tex
It's Godwin's Law, and ridiculous exaggeration.

It's Godwin's Law, and ridiculous exaggeration.
Forum: Politics 10-22-2008, 06:39 PM
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Posted By Tex
Comparing the denial of terrorists'...

Comparing the denial of terrorists' constitutional "rights" to the world's failure to act during the Holocaust is gross hyperbole.

The very suggestion would be quite offensive, if I were to...
Forum: Politics 10-22-2008, 04:28 PM
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Posted By Tex
When they came for the Jews ... When...

When they came for the Jews ...



When the author of an article sets out with an agenda, it's often a simple matter to make facts and stats say what you want them to say, an art with which you...
Forum: Politics 10-22-2008, 03:33 PM
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Views: 7,924
Posted By Tex
Can you be a little more specific?

Can you be a little more specific?
Forum: Politics 10-22-2008, 01:18 PM
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Posted By Tex
I think the article is full of crap. ...

I think the article is full of crap.



Weren't you the one whining about Arch-like hyperbole earlier?



More hyperbole.
Forum: Politics 10-22-2008, 04:32 AM
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Views: 7,924
Posted By Tex
Frankly, I'm a fan of the stronger executive,...

Frankly, I'm a fan of the stronger executive, even if it's in the hands of a nitwit like Obama (all the more reason we should not elect nitwits like Obama).

When it comes to wartime authority, a...
Forum: Politics 10-21-2008, 10:51 PM
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Views: 7,924
Posted By Tex
Looks like the Seinfeld sidler has arrived.

Looks like the Seinfeld sidler has arrived.
Forum: Politics 10-21-2008, 10:35 PM
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Posted By Tex
But that was the contention you were agreeing...

But that was the contention you were agreeing with. Your later clarification is very reassuring, though.



As has been detailed by those smarter than me, there are very compelling reasons not...
Forum: Politics 10-21-2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,924
Posted By Tex
The rule of law that applies to foreign born,...

The rule of law that applies to foreign born, non-American terrorists captured on the battlefield trying to kill American servicemen, is not the same rule of law that applies to you and me.


...
Forum: Politics 10-21-2008, 09:25 PM
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Views: 7,924
Posted By Tex
For detainees, I agree that was part of the...

For detainees, I agree that was part of the reason for selecting Gitmo. And with good reason. In the years since, it seems there's no terrorist that liberal courts don't want to grant...
Forum: Politics 10-21-2008, 09:23 PM
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Posted By Tex
You're dickering about words, when it's the...

You're dickering about words, when it's the substance of the assertion that I'm objecting to.

So fine, clear it up for me: do you agree that post-2002 Gitmo policy was created primarily to give...
Forum: Politics 10-21-2008, 08:59 PM
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Views: 7,924
Posted By Tex
You agreed with BlueK's self-named radical...

You agreed with BlueK's self-named radical proposition that Gitmo was created for the primary purpose of expanding executive power.



How many citizens are in Gitmo? For that matter, how many...
Forum: Politics 10-21-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,924
Posted By Tex
Bull. While Bush has certainly been interested...

Bull. While Bush has certainly been interested in restoring a strong executive, calling it the "defining characteristic" for Gitmo is exceptionally obtuse.

The Bush admin detained people they...
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