That's true... but Kerry was talking about Tea Party . You know it and I know it.

That's a lot of assumptions - something Steve frowns on. Kerry's opinion isn't even radical. Not sure what the fuss is about.

Do your research then .It is not an assumption. It was the topic of the discussion that the video was clipped from .

We go by what was posted and there is no mention of the tea party which is the whole basis of the thread.

Yes and? So what the hell is the problem then? He has the right rail against the Tea Party, I have the right to rail against him.

I have also defended this site numerous times as having the right to set rules and moderate content. But what you don't - or shouldn't - have the right to do is apply those rules unfairly and unequally. I don't care that you don't review every post, we as members see what behavior has been consistently allowed and act accordingly. Your acts today were arbitrary and inconsistent with what we see on a daily basis
As I just showed with the titles I listed. I'm not interested in your excuses, I'm waiting for the rules to be applied equally. I don't think that's asking too much.

Of course he was talking about the Tea party, and the extreme right wing, and right wing TV, and radio. So what, he is on the other side of the coin, a democratic liberal. That's his job to jump on the other side.

The right takes no prisoners in there assault on anything they see as against what they believe.

True conservatives have always been able to negotiate and compromise, but the extreme right holds its own party hostage, and that's what Kerry was railing about.

What was included in the post was a link to the source. While you and Scott assume and posture and imply, I furnish evidence and sources. RCP is NOT a conservative source, they supplied the headline and the video is clear about who Kerry is referring to.

RCP about us

Tal you won't hear us calling for censorship. I'll take anyone to task (take no prisoners etc).. but would never do things or suggest things that would suppress a free and open exchange .

Tom, I neither consider you a TPer, nor a right wing extremist. We don't agree on some things but we love to debate our points. If you are my age, you remember when reaching across the aisle was a practice, not an indictment. That's what makes this country great, that's what made it the greatest. I understand fear, and what it makes us do, and it brings out the worst, but where is our courage? What happened to it? That was our only advantage over our enemies, and now that seems to be gone. Or lack of outside enemies, maybe we have become our own worst enemy.

Hope not.

What happened to reaching across the aisle? Ask all those progressives that spent years fear mongering about Bush and plans for a theocracy. Ask Pelosi, she was the one that instituted the 'party of no' philosophy after the 2006 election. Ask Obama, who after trying to offer ideas told Eric Cantor 'I won'. Ask all the Dems that locked Republicans out of the health care talks and then rammed the legislation through against clear public opposition.

The truth is politics is ugly, but at the end of the day most of us can still get together and battle it out in a friendly fantasy league. Ok, so me kicking y'all's butt isn't much of a battle, but it's still friendly.

You are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts!!


That wasn't the issue with BUSH. Political back and forth is always going to be present, so of course this compassionate conservative was going to have a problem with the left, and if you recall both parties went along with his tax cuts, wars, housing bubble, deregulations, unfunded educational programs, and an expensive drug program for seniors, and in return, the same guy who screwed up the Rangers, failed at over seven businesses, and became president through controversy TWICE, and took a projected surplus to a very real deficit, made worse by accounting tricks designed to hide the true costs, and through all of this, I can't remember anything about his turning things into a theocracy. Now if you mean privatizing social security, and giving tax breaks to charities, and churches to help the poor in place of government, yeah I was mad too, just because it should have been done in addition to government, and not yet another loophole to the rich, and called philanthropy. Is that a theocracy, know, that's an oligarchy.

Somebody had to reign in Georges wars, spending, the greatest wealth distribution the world has ever seen. The people spoke, in 2006, 2008, and 2010, and they will speak again in 2012, and we have to see what they say. That's how it works, and Pelosi must have done something the electorate liked, because the success of '06, was followed by the success of '08.

2010, only got the house, some governors and some state legislators, many are under fire now already, for crazy over reaching policy that brought people to the streets, from both parties. WISCONSIN, is the perfect example of reaching across the aisle we have seen in years.

Well he did win, so what makes you think Mr. Cantor will dictate the rules to everyone just because some in the House are TPers? The rookies will learn though, rest assured (progressive rhetoric!! ).

You mean debating for months and putting the ideas of Republicans into bills that they filibustered (obstructed), voted against, all for an agenda to defeat the president, at the expense of the country? Hey fact is that's how George got his tax cuts, through the process of reconciliation. You ram we ram, such is the way to get things done LEGALLY, so I guess you guys don't like it when its your turn to get it rammed down your throat, as you call it. (right wing rhetoric?? ).

We agree completely, and I am honestly enjoying Fantasy Baseball, and look forward to it every day. Almost as much as debating with you righties. Since no ones mind gets changed, we can never know who's butt gets kicked, but for all the INTENSITY, its still friendly. Nothing personal. From me at least.

Hello tal:

Oh, I don't know. I used to be a screaming right winger until I started reading your posts.;)

excon

Do you really think that it is in any way responsible to pass a bill by stating that you have to pass it to find out what is in it? The tax cuts you had spoken of weren't under the table as the health care bill. It was irresponsible legislation and for that we all will suffer.

That's funny, I have been following the changes, amendments, and the whole this through committee since 2009, online, and on cspan. I knew what was in the bill, its been on white house .gov since march, '09, so not knowing what's in it by a member of congress is really hard to believe. Unlike the tax cuts, EVERYBODY, followed this one, and its still online, but what's bad about it? You do know that what he ran on and won on it. Plus it enjoyed public support.

http://www.ibx.com/pdfs/about_ibc/he...m/timeline.pdf

Is it irresponsible to rein in rising costs to one of the biggest drivers of our budget? The biggest knock on it was it doesn't go far enough, nor included single payer. And how could you pass up the fact private insurers were raising rates, and shedding customers for any reason.

Like I asked, how is it turning out to be bad legislation?? Give me facts, not talking points. The greatest growth industry during the current economic downturn, is in health care if you haven't noticed, fueled by the Obamacare bill, and the money for Pell grants and loans, as well as additional funding for hospitals doctors, clinics, AND insurance companies, and drug companies. AND tax credits for having private health insurance, AND no penalties for not having insurance, other than losing a deduction that's roughly a third of what you paid.

I said that and a moderator that can't seem to grasp the fact that my starting a thread means I'm seeking opinions from others, basically called me a liar.

Speaking of having your own facts, trying to add input is not dictating, and shutting Republicans out is not reaching across the aisle.

Need at least one more for fantasy football. Anyone? Your chance to virtually thrash a conservative...

I said that and a moderator that can't seem to grasp the fact that my starting a thread means I'm seeking opinions from others, basically called me a liar.
As I read it, your question was modified, to get opinions, and not backlash, and he did come back to explain himself. If I didn't know you so well I would have thought you were picking an argument, not looking for opinions, but get beyond that, and don't take it personally. If you only knew how many reddies I get (can't get any on this forum though, LOL! ), and PM's cussing me out as being harsh and insensitive, edited for "letting people have it", and various other things it would blow your mind. Don't take it personally. I never do. Comes with being on a public forum.

Speaking of having your own facts, trying to add input is not dictating, and shutting Republicans out is not reaching across the aisle.
Now back to issues, Republicans are never shut out, they draw a line, and leave. Its been there MO since this president came into office. They have been in every negotiation and debate, and always back away and run out in the middle of them, obstruction, and they have stated their goal is to make Obama look bad, and have succeeded with much help.

Republican Obstructionism Measured & Confirmed | Mirror On America

Today in Childish Republican Obstructionism - The Daily Beast

This is an old well used strategy by repubs,

NEWS ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET: REPUBLICAN OBSTRUCTIONISM A PLANNED AND SUCCESSFUL STRATEGY

Despite the growing specter of political violence, the Republicans appear set in their determination to foment as much disruption as possible between now and the November elections, and thus reap expected gains, with hopes that they can win back the House and Senate and then further neutralize Obama.


Need at least one more for fantasy football. Anyone? Your chance to virtually thrash a conservative...
Count me in, PM me the details and show me where to sign.

8 weeks left in FBB anything can happen... it isn't over until it's over.
We could see a 1964 Phiilies ;a 2007 Mets ,a 1978 Red Sox ,a 1969 Cubbies ,a (dare I say it ) 2004 NY Yankees here . Keep hope alive!! Speech lost 2 pts yesterday . The collapse is imminent!

8 weeks?? We better get busier, heck I been trying to break 20 points longer than that!!

It ain't over yet!!

Ok, Lets start with here.
‪Pelosi: we have to pass the health care bill so that you can find out what is in it‬‏ - YouTube

Pelosi: We need to pass ObamaCare so that the public can find out what's in the bill Hot Air

A new Congressional Budget Office report shows premiums will increase
for some Americans with individual coverage. However, most people
who get insurance through their employer won’t see a big difference in
premiums.

This was a lie from the beginning. Health care costs have almost tripled for many employers and their workforce since its passing.


October 14 Independent analysis commissioned by the Blue Cross Blue Shield
Association through Oliver Wyman Inc., an international management
consulting firm, also shows that the current health bill in Congress will
not reduce costs. Its research indicates the legislation will actually lead to
50% higher premiums.

October 12 Americas Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) announces a new study it has
commissioned through PriceWaterhouseCoopers that shows how current
legislation will actually raise health care costs, not reduce them.


And there are penalties for not buying into the system. The IRS will be making sure of that. They also wish to tax people for "premium plans". That's like saying rather then drive what we can afford we all have to drive the same car.

There is a start for you.

There's more to it than meets the eye, tal. I can take the backlash from anyone, but what I don't tolerate is for the rules to be applied unequally. When that happens and the facts are on my side, that's when I pick a fight.

I'll get back to you tomorrow. I'll get it set up but we'll still at least need one more team to have head to head games so ask your buddies here.