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Another mass murder using semi-automatic weapons. Strange how these incidents never make LT's list of "outrages de jour." I suppose that some guy somewhere, got a hard patdown from the TSA, which is much more outrageous to Loony Tunes. Silly me.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
I wouldn't have used the word "hero" to describe Sally Ride. "Groundbreaker," perhaps. Or "valiant." As I said, hero is overused, whether by Obama or others.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Boy oh boy, Lamar, you sure can split some hairs. However the encounter took place, no one is disputing that Zimmerman is the one who took the action that led to his confrontation with Martin, whatever mealy-mouth words you want to use. Martin did not call 911 and say there was a suspicious character in the neighborhood. Martin did not ignore the dispatcher and get in a car and try to follow andby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Just because Zimmerman is not racist (and I for one never believed he was) doesn't mean he didn't hunt Martin down like a dog. Just for the record, I don't think that is an accurate statement either, I just don't think it is accurate to make that connection. And it still appears very clear to me that if Zimmerman hadn't approached Martin, nothing would have happened. Butby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Yes, it was sweet, they make a nice couple. Frankly, I'm surprised you are so open-minded on this, L.T., I would have thought you'd have a problem with it. Maybe I misjudged you. Obama was not invited; I read that Frank said they did not want their guests to have to go through the Secret Service gauntlet. Didn't see where they are going on their honeymoon.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
I urge everyone to take the time to watch Glenn Greenwald's speech. He makes clear that the problem is a systematic erosion of privacy for persons of all political stripes over a long period of time through administrations of both parties. L.T. on the other hand, thinks the problem is the targeting of conservatives like himself by the Liberal Socialist Obama Administration. He goes ballisticby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Here is a link to a speech given by Glenn Greenwald, a writer for Salon who has written extensively about real dangers to our liberty, in contrast to LT's cartoonish paranoid view of those threats. I don't agree with all of it, but he makes some good points.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
I used that example because someone here in my area who has a garage claimed he had the freedom to do just that because it was his right on his property. Those are the kind of things that may not be world altering, but can cause problems in a local community and those problems hit home the hardest, in my opinion. But if you don't like my example, please give me an example of how your "pby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
I would also like to add that "personal liberty" is not absolute, it has to be balanced out against the needs of the community, state, nation and world. For example, I don't have the personal liberty of dumping used motor oil on my property since it could get into the groundwater and contaminate the wells of my neighbors. This balancing act is very difficult, which is why all of usby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
While I too am concerned about personal liberty, it is not because of a report like this. Academic reports are often full of alarmist language, in this case the writers of the report did appear to go overboard in their profile of potential terrorists. But once again, where is the evidence that the DHS is using these profiles to target ANYONE, much less ol' L.T. down in Puerto Escondido. If tby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Do you have a reading problem? The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) at the Univ. of Maryland was created with a $12 million grant from DHS, the study itself did not cost $12 million. The study also talked about potential left-wing terrorists as well, it was not confined to right-wingers. "Reverence to personal liberty" was mentioned as onby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
As usual, L.T. tells us only part of the story, or in this case just plain gets it wrong. DHS apparently funded a university study that had that language in it, but it was not a DHS "report" and it is not federal policy. The government funds many studies whose recommendations are not necessarily followed. This is just more right wing paranoia from the Paranoia Peddler of Puerto. Those oby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Well gee, Lamar, for once you make some sense. Why did you wait so long? And why do you find it necessary to use more than one alias? Did you need us to think that others were agreeing with you? For that matter, why use an alias at all? What is wrong with using your real full name? Food for thought, as the saying goes.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Lamar, he wasn't about to break into someone's house or do anything illegal, so your example is just more of your windy BS. And by the way, how many aliases do you have on this board? I am told you have at least three, "Lamar," "Chicago Phankfurter" and now "Puerto Hillbilly." Is that it or are there more?by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Actually Reggie, you are incorrect, Andy Griffith was quite different than his character Andy Taylor. And yes, Loony Tunes, all is not political, but Andy Griffith lost quite of bit of his popularity with Obama opponents such as yourself when he did that commercial, so your political compatriots sure saw things as political. So don't shoot the messenger! And if I'm ever in Puerto Escondby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
It was sad, great actor and great man. Say L.T., did you know he was a lifelong Democrat who supported Obama and made a commercial touting the benefits of Medicare under the Affordable Care Act (aka "Obamacare")? So, as you would say "BOHICA"! And as you would also say, LOL!by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
I recognize that violence is sometimes necessary, but I see it as a regrettable last resort. You, on the other hand, appear to love it and celebrate it and are constantly threatening others with it as we see above. Big difference.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
L.T., if you wish to revel in your violent nature, please do so, but do not drag the rest of us Americans into it.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
From CNN.com: Also released Tuesday was an unredacted capias request, a request that someone be taken into custody, prepared by the lead police investigator in the case, Christopher Serino. "Investigative findings show that (Zimmerman) had at least two opportunities to speak with (Martin) in order to defuse the circumstances surrounding their encounter," Serino wrote in the reportby por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Dry House Wrote "thyanx paul...with your words, we will remember you..." You made it sound as if I were dead. I had to pinch myself to make sure you weren't correct! But thankfully (for me at least) you were wrong, I'm still here.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Take your time. I'll be happy to wait until you do your sparks "expose" before you do mine. buzzard was going to do one on me once too, but then he disappeared. Too bad, I had already made the popcorn and was looking forward to the show. Maybe you can pick up the gauntlet. In the meantime, I can watch old movies. Good night.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
oh please dryhouse, don't repost the quotes I made in off-topic! Please, no! They are so embarrassing to me, I just couldn't go on! I apologize! I'll never bother you again! To quote my off topic adversary, L.T. "LOLOLOLOL"by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
C'mon now Wanderer, I'm sure you have many fewer bad points than dryhouse, although I am disappointed that he so far he hasn't listed any. But I guess good things come to those who wait, so I'll be patient.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Which guy would that be Marilyn? I'll guess it was dryhouse.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
Is there a point you are trying to make in your last two posts, dryhouse? Or are you just bored and making random postings?by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
dryhouse, I'm looking forward to what I can only imagine is a very long list. You might want to advise the moderators to get more bandwith.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
I don't suffer fools graciousy either so that can't be a failing, as I have no failings. Try again, you did say you have many.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum
L.T., my roommate doesn't post here, I do, so don't give him any credit or blame for what I say.by por paul falduto - Off-Topic Forum