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ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 29 May 09

The arguments for letting all active duty military members drink are often based around the idea that servicemembers are somehow more responsible than others in their age group. After all, doesn't basic training pound a sense...

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Smith2028 Death by drunk drivers are going to happen no matter the age. Like another said, there are plenty of other troops who are willing to go get a soldier who is drunk rather than have them drive drunk, I've seen it done.

31 May 09

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 29 May 09

The arguments for letting all active duty military members drink are often based around the idea that servicemembers are somehow more responsible than others in their age group. After all, doesn't basic training pound a sense...

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Smith2028 True, but there is a sense of excitement about underage drinking, it is illegal and therefore more exciting to do. Most 30+ people I know don't find drinking in excess any more thrilling because it is legal, rather most find the legal aspect of it drains....

29 May 09

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 30 Aug 08

August 29, 2008 Shocking Choice by John McCain WASHINGTON-- Senator John McCain just announced his choice for running mate: Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska. To follow is a statement by Rodger Schlickeisen, president of...

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Smith2028 I will concede that ANWR does have all those things that you claim in your post, but you must also understand that the area they want to drill is in the coastal plain, which is barren wasteland, I have seen it myself....

31 Aug 08

thinkfuture @thinkfuture (191) • United States 29 Aug 08

I believe that America needs change, and Obama is the way to achieve it. We need a Marxist Revolution to achieve the maximum amount of freedom possible in this nation. Ayers is an amazing professor, and he has played an integral...

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Smith2028 Just a follow-up. In his own Memoir, Ayers admits participating in the following bombings: 1969 Haymarket Riot Statue Bombing 1970 NYC Police Headquarters 1971 Capitol 1972 Pentagon

30 Aug 08

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 29 Aug 08

I mentioned this on a previous post, but feel like it deserves its own thread. The convention in Denver was certainly full of style. A fantastic speech by the woman trying to break the glass ceiling urging her supporters to...

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Smith2028 Yes, his policies were stated, and yes he told us how he was going to pay for them, but I didn't hear anything of why he is qualified to be in the White House. He has a story, a personal one, of his rise to where he is today, but they are not touting his...

30 Aug 08

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 31 Jul 08

Considering the McCain campaign's rather infantile ad linking Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, you'd certainly never know it was McCain, NOT Obama who once bragged about hanging out with Britney Spears at the MTV Awards!...

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Smith2028 Not directed at you annie... no personal attack intended... just a rhetorical question.

2 Aug 08

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 31 Jul 08

It looks like McCain, who promised a positive campaign about the issues, was ready to go negative on Obama even if he would have gone to visit the wounded soldiers in Germany! It's the classic case of "Damned if he does, damned if...

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Smith2028 Honestly, I don't believe half of what the US media reports. I can't say that I have enough trust in McCain to believe he wouldn't have gone as low as producing an ad if Obama had visited the troops. However, I would be one of the first to take him to task if...

2 Aug 08

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 29 Jul 08

A study released on June 10 by the government’s Congressional Research Service (CRS), indicates that 855 of the 911 bills passed by the Senate of the 110th Congress have been streamlined by Democratic Party leadership with a...

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Smith2028 There are always UC bills, but not at this extreme percentage.

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ClarusVisum @ClarusVisum (2163) • United States 28 Jul 08

A new study just came out that showed that, while both candidates receive more negative than positive comments, Obama has received a far greater proportion of the negative than his opponent. Fifty-seven percent was negative for...

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Smith2028 I wasn't arguing the percentages... I understand statistics... I took 3 years of them in College. I was pointing out the fact that if candidate 1 is getting an hour of airtime a day compared to candidate 2 who is getting 15 minutes, who is more likely to...

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Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 29 Jul 08

Ok, first and foremost, I do not plan on voting for Senator Obama, however using my experience and in the interest of fairness I am presenting my final choice for his VP slot. Senator and former Indiana Governor Evan Bayh....

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Smith2028 You make some valid points, but I believe Obama is already outside the box and picking an outsider will only hurt him. I respect everything Kennedy has done, but I don't believe she has the experience to truly be capable of the job or to take the...

29 Jul 08

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 29 Jul 08

Ok, first and foremost, I do not plan on voting for Senator Obama, however using my experience and in the interest of fairness I am presenting my final choice for his VP slot. Senator and former Indiana Governor Evan Bayh....

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Smith2028 Thank you. I pride myself in viewing races from every angle. It is my firm belief that opposition to any candidate should only lead to a strict demeaning or sarcastic approach to that candidate. To beat the enemy, one must know the enemy.

29 Jul 08

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 12 Jul 08

I don't usually involve myself in politics. It is a no win situation. However, I have read an awful lot about apparent drawbacks to Obama and to a lesser extent to McCain. Much of it has been sourced from the most outlandish...

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Smith2028 Yeah, we can dream......but eventually an alarm clock goes off and we wake back up.

12 Jul 08

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anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 10 Jun 08

As I write this the articles of impeachment against President Bush are being read on the House Floor, brought up by former Presidential candidate, Representative Dennis Kucinich. I know, it's not going to go anywhere, but is there...

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Smith2028 Getting the process started 10 years ago when it was first brought up would have reduced the situation we are in today. It is our responsibility to ensure our future and the future of our children. There are a plethora of issues out there that are more...

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anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 10 Jun 08

We haven't discussed this much here at myLot, but that's what the next President of the United States will do. Seven justices will be 70 years old or older at the time of the Inauguration including John Paul Stevens, 88 and Ruth...

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Smith2028 I disagree. The corporations have nothing to do with the Supreme Court. I am a strict Constitutionalist Conservative. The constitution was written, drafted and signed and should be followed. The Supreme Court shouldn't spend time on issues that aren't...

11 Jun 08

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anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 7 Jun 08

Here I go again, attempting to have a civil discussion about something that really puzzles me hopefully without the sarcasm or name calling that often occurs whenever I give my political opinion here. This is something that...

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Smith2028 I just try to keep an open mind. However, I have no problem letting you know when I think you are wrong, but thats what makes this fun.

8 Jun 08

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Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 2 Jun 08

So much has been made of Obama's run at the nomination, but let me step ahead for a moment. Obama wins the nomination, loses the general election to Senator McCain. What now? I firmly believe that so much has been made of...

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Smith2028 Agreed.

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Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 2 Jun 08

So much has been made of Obama's run at the nomination, but let me step ahead for a moment. Obama wins the nomination, loses the general election to Senator McCain. What now? I firmly believe that so much has been made of...

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Smith2028 I agree that it isn't the end of his career, but maybe the end of his Presidential aspirations. There however, have been plenty of candidates like him. But as history has shown, this type of candidate has won. I appreciate your comments though.

2 Jun 08

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