Alright guys, this is it: if Obama signs NDAA where do we go from there?

fieldsofgreen · 5 months

I kind of had this same discussion with my wife last night. This country is really starting to become depressing and scary. I'll add more fuel to the fire. Recently I learned the Patriot act has been used in 10 terrorism cases and some 1600+ drug cases. MF global loots some customer accounts, and all the ex-ceo (Corzine) has to say is, "I don't know where the money is." Why isn't our government putting a freeze on HIS bank accounts until the money is found? As time goes by I continue to get this feeling that there is no leadership with the guts to do what is right - and by right I mean simply enforcing exisiting rules of law like not stealing from people, or following the constitution.

treyNbella · 7 months

Plenty of US banks do the same thing - they just don't have names like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, or Citibank. It's sad that more people haven't already pulled their money from any bank that took a bailout. There are PLENTY of options and the internet can help you find one.

theseamusjames · 7 months

There has been gallons of ink already spilled on this subject you've hinted at - which is that the whole idea of "graduating from college = ticket to the middle class" is over. I truly feel sorry for anyone who bought into the idea because I feel as if they were sold a bill of goods. That said, after the economy we've had for the past 10 years I'm surprised the college dream hasn't died a quicker death.

theseamusjames · 7 months

I've got no problem with hipsters - it's the fat guys in skinny jeans the kill me.

GonzoVeritas · 10 months

How about instead of "Obama gives in to GOP." You simply state the truth, and write a headline that says something like, "Obama does what his campaign donors (the bankers) wanted and dropped Elizabeth Warren for consumer bureau?" You could even ad something like, "Of course if anyone has paid attention to his presidency this is nothing new..."

wang-banger · 1 year

Here's my problem with this line of argument. Basically no one save for Ron Paul could ever cut anything right now. We basically have to throw everyone out (which I'm in favor of) and elect completely fresh faces to get a budget cut. That's not leadership, and is a cheap and weak argument from Obama.

boomerjonsooner · 1 year

Looks like Obama will CHANGE that!

cookingcrafts · 1 year

EE here - transistor device theory and analog circuits. I've basically been re-teaching these subjects to myself over the past couple of years...

wrinkledknows · 1 year

Have I just been to the edge of the internet? Maybe. That was awesome.

chi_town_85 · 1 year

As long as everyone who "wants change" FEARS voting for a third party candidate will just hand the election to the guy they don't want then they'll never get change. You want a third party? Stop living in fear and vote for a third party. End of debate. Otherwise STFU.

mepper · 1 year

It seems like this is a bill who's a bit late to the party. Correct me if I'm wrong here, but hasn't Michigan's economy been in the shitter for pretty much a decade now?

phlipski · 1 year

"But Americans are idiots - they think because they elect a President that he is both able to do and responsible for everything."

Most presidential candidates campaign on that! So to blame the people for basically believing the crap these politicians spout is to me a bit disingenuous. The politicians who knowingly promise to do more than they can should be held to some account.

HydeOut · 1 year

Me online: Fuck In-N-Out! I'll never eat there again.

Me in real life - at lunch tomorrow: I'll take the #2 with a coke and oh could you please make it animal style? Thanks.

tendollarburrito · 1 year

During my bachelor years I cut the cable tv, and found myself with tons of free time. I still can't convince my wife to cut the cable but I've found she watches a whole lot less TV when I won't watch it with her. :)

As far as diets go the only food in our freezer is uncooked meat, uncooked berries and ice cream. We generally don't eat prepared food - we cook everything.

pap3rclip · 1 year

So where is the "surveillance" package?

phlipski · 1 year

Well I can't help but point out that Saddam murdered plenty of his own people throughout the years, so did that justify the war?

OperIvy · 1 year

Food for thought - apparently most good teachers are born not made...

http://www.slate.com/id/2258657/

asdffdsa2 · 1 year

Doesn't phase me that they don't teach it anymore...

wang-banger · 1 year

I'd support raising taxes on the rich (and others) IF I thought for a second that our current elected officials could actually pass a balanced budget (I'm not even looking for a budget surplus which is what we really need to start paying debt down.). Sadly the last 70 years of history have proven to me that they are not capable of much more then always spending a little more of of the tax payers money then they've got. When only 12 out of 70 years have budget surpluses the odds aren't great. Maybe the US government should lead by example - give me a balanced budget FIRST, then raise my taxes to pay off past debt.

DarthBubbles · 1 year

What bush? All I saw was roast beef.

Bai11 · 1 year

You should be able to find a ceramic heat element Hakko for around $50 - check Fry's. They're pretty basic good quality irons to get started with. You may want to find a stand as well, but that's optional. The tips are replaceable, and this thing should last you a lifetime.

friedjellifish · 1 year

I was having a similar discussion with some friends last night. I said, "This whole wikileaks attack by governments reminds me of the hydra. You kill wikileaks, and two appear to takes its place." After years of reading depressing financial blogs, nothing has warmed my soul more than the events of the last few days and seeing people step up and fight in wikileaks name. Long live wikileaks.

phlipski · 1 year

I'm actually for almost no taxes on corporations in principal. The problem we've got now is that corporations gain more in government benefits then they pay for IMO. After the citizens united case, I see no reason why corporations shouldn't be held to the upper most tax bracket, if not MORE.

lust · 1 year

Wow - who knew razor1911 was still around? My BBS days just came flashing back!

Guysmiley777 · 1 year

I'm amazed at the lack of detail in the instruction manual of today's games. I guess I'm getting old....

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