Conservative Thread: We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once

[#1hockeymom]

It sounds like you guys have what DH had all last week. I'm hoping its gone and he left it at deer camp. I don't want it!

eta.. Michelle, your Snoopy pic made me want to find my favorite non religious Christmas song! Snoopy's Christmas!

 

[Dolce27]

Guess I'm missing some drama tonight, huh? Unfortunately, I've somehow find myself watching this new Joran Van Der Sloot interview with Greta, and that's about all I can take for tonight.

Yes, the "she gives interview while a turkey is killed behind her" story was real. She didn't know what was happening behind her, according to her people. Personally, I think the guy set her up. You could see him at the edge of the screen smirking and laughing, IMO. I mean, I know why it's being made into a big deal, but my naive mind still can't comprehend why when people are confronted with the facts of the situation, they still carry on. Silly me and my silly facts.

I saw someone else on the internet with those same thoughts. No, I haven't watched the video. But the person's blog that I was reading was stating that the guy who was killing the turkeys kept turning around to the camera, grinning, and a few times looked as if he were waiting for some sort of cue.

It's just sad at the lengths they go to make Palin look bad. You know, they call Palin stupid but she wasn't stupid in the interviews or the debate - with the exception of the first two interviews that were later discovered to be edited to deliberately make her look stupid. When she wasn’t edited out of the wazoo, she came across as extremely intelligent in her interviews. But you only hear those first two interviews brought up - you don't hear them mention anything else. Why? Because she was made to look bad in the first two interviews and that’s the image the OS want of her. They say she’s an idiot, but for an idiot she’s sure done a lot of good for a state as a governor. I remember one of the things the OS tried to give her a hard time over was her answer for the VP’s responsibilities in the VP debate, especially in regards to the Senate. They tried to accuse her of being power hungry. Well, she had the correct response for the VP’s duties and it was Biden who got it wrong. But I’ve killed so many threads when I pull in facts such as that. They desperately cling to a power hungry monster image of Palin – even though it’s a false one.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Okay...that didn't take long. Why are THEY in a bad mood? What am I not getting?

 

[SwedishMeatball]

Alright. Done for tonight. I did have to make one last venture out to let the OS know that it's not a requirement to read this thread. If they don't like us or our beliefs or what we say then they don't have to click on this link.

It's as simple as that.

I know that some of you choose to read the OS thread and come back here and comment on some of the posts, but can you imagine if everything offensive that they posted inspired new threads?? I know the OP made a comment about everybody needed to know "the truth", but I think if they're reading this thread and it's getting them riled up to such an extent, then they should seriously consider unsubscribing.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I know that some of you choose to read the OS thread and come back here and comment on some of the posts, but can you imagine if everything offensive that they posted inspired new threads?? I know the OP made a comment about everybody needed to know "the truth", but I think if they're reading this thread and it's getting them riled up to such an extent, then they should seriously consider unsubscribing.

Well crap, Sherry...now I gotta go look. BRB.

 

[Mahnahmahnah]

I know that some of you choose to read the OS thread and come back here and comment on some of the posts, but can you imagine if everything offensive that they posted inspired new threads?? I know the OP made a comment about everybody needed to know "the truth", but I think if they're reading this thread and it's getting them riled up to such an extent, then they should seriously consider unsubscribing.

ITA!

I have seen quite a few posts out there tonight on other threads, that were pulled from posts on this thread.
It seems like intent to make us look bad IMO. Why do that?

 

[MeghansMommy]

ITA!

I have seen quite a few posts out there tonight on other threads, that were pulled from posts on this thread.
It seems like intent to make us look bad IMO. Why do that?

Eh, who cares. Seriously. They've obviously have nothing better to do. I could care less what they post in their thread.

I think they are so used to being the ones who criticize the president, that when they hear their guy criticized, they don't know what to do. They'll get used to it eventually.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Okay, that didn't take long. I read the last page only and I see that they are very very riled up. Since I need to behave myself I won't say anything derogitory although I want to.

 

[SwedishMeatball]

ITA!

I have seen quite a few posts out there tonight on other threads, that were pulled from posts on this thread.
It seems like intent to make us look bad IMO. Why do that?

Because we are raining on their victory parade and are a thorn in their side. I also think for some of them that defensive posturing is a knee-jerk reaction after eight years of being stuck in that mindset. No matter when or how we criticize Obama, it will not be justified in most of their opinions. So our perspective needs to be diminished, but I really don't know why they waste their time giving us so much attention. Sort of makes me feel special though.

 

[debbieandroo]

Anyhow, has anyone else seen this article about the recent Republican House leadership vote? Did I say we needed to chuck Boehner or not? Here's an excerpt and link to the full article:

Boehner Says House GOP Not Shifting to the Right; Other Leaders Disagree
"House Republicans are not shifting to the political right, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) told CNSNews.com on Wednesday, just hours after two of the top three GOP leadership spots were won by conservative lawmakers in an internal leadership election.

Members Reps. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Mike Pence (R-Ind.), and John Mica (R-Fla.), however, told CNSNews.com that they think the conference is shifting to the political right.

But Boehner said, “No, I don’t think it’s right or left. It’s what are the issues Americans are concerned about, and how do we build solutions on our principles? It’s not left or right.

“That’s minimizing and marginalizing the situation,” Boehner told CNSNews.com when asked if he saw a trend towards conservatism in his conference. “I think our members are trying to avoid that.”

Boehner spoke to CNSNews.com after a press conference announcing his reelection to the top House Republican post.

But Pence, who was unanimously voted in as the Republican Conference Chairman on Wednesday, told CNSNews.com that conservatism is the current trend among House Republicans."

...

But Both Mica and Flake noted that though the conservative voice has grown in strength in the aftermath of the Nov. 4 elections, conservatives likely would not have been able to replace Boehner as House Minority leader with one of their own.

“We [conservatives] could certainly have mounted a more formidable challenge” towards Boehner, Flake told CNSNews.com. “But I don’t know that it would have been enough. We thought we mounted a pretty good challenge last time, and we got socked.”

“I don’t think conservatives would have had the votes,” said Mica."

http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=39635

that's more than a little depressing....

 

[SorcererDonald16]

Best way to handle this is just hang out in here until things calm down and ignore it. Seriously, folks. It's not worth it.

Did anyone read the article I posted about Boehner and the conservative leaders' opposition to him? Based on his comments, I think the problem we have on our hands with him as our Minority Leader are going to continue at the least, and, at worst, get a lot worse.

So, question is, what do we do about it? Does anyone know how often these leadership elections occur? What can we do to get Boehner removed now that vote has occurred? I.E. Who do we take our complaints and concerns to now that our individual Congressmen and Congresswomen have no say? This is the kinda thing we need to take action on and quickly, IMO.

 

[mfd25wife]

Hi, everyone!!!!

I've not been on in a couple of days. Bad migraine . Nice meds plus phenergan via iv . I did get a nice birthday dinner today. We found a great little steak restaurant that even has s'mores. We are claiming it's my 29th birthday! So what if it's anniversaries

Wow, I guess I have a lot of reading to do....

 

[Buckalew11]

I don't know whether it is a full moon, all the kool-aid or what, but the threads on the CB this evening are crazy. I haven't been reading this one so I have no idea what you all have been talking about. I have tried to be very respectful since obama won and we need to move forward but with all the Clinton people getting appointed (what change is that??) and the dreaded Palin bashers still harping on her, it is hard to read the CB right now and hard to try and remain nice about everything. He may have a little over 3 years and then I think things will head south.

 

[MeghansMommy]

Best way to handle this is just hang out in here until things calm down and ignore it. Seriously, folks. It's not worth it.

Did anyone read the article I posted about Boehner and the conservative leaders' opposition to him? Based on his comments, I think the problem we have on our hands with him as our Minority Leader are going to continue at the least, and, at worst, get a lot worse.

So, question is, what do we do about it? Does anyone know how often these leadership elections occur? What can we do to get Boehner removed now that vote has occurred? I.E. Who do we take our complaints and concerns to now that our individual Congressmen and Congresswomen have no say? This is the kinda thing we need to take action on and quickly, IMO.

SD - I did read it, but I'm not that familiar with Boehner. I need to read more. I'm not sure of what he stands for at all, nor am I sure of if it's possible to get him removed.

Hi, everyone!!!!

I've not been on in a couple of days. Bad migraine . Nice meds plus phenergan via iv . I did get a nice birthday dinner today. We found a great little steak restaurant that even has s'mores. We are claiming it's my 29th birthday! So what if it's anniversaries

Wow, I guess I have a lot of reading to do....

Happy Birthday! Glad you're feeling better.

I don't know whether it is a full moon, all the kool-aid or what, but the threads on the CB this evening are crazy. I haven't been reading this one so I have no idea what you all have been talking about. I have tried to be very respectful since obama won and we need to move forward but with all the Clinton people getting appointed (what change is that??) and the dreaded Palin bashers still harping on her, it is hard to read the CB right now and hard to try and remain nice about everything. He may have a little over 3 years and then I think things will head south.

I'm guessing things will head south much sooner than that.

BTW - off topic here, but congratulations on finishing a 1/2 marathon!! What an accomplishment!!

 

[SwedishMeatball]

Hi, everyone!!!!

I've not been on in a couple of days. Bad migraine . Nice meds plus phenergan via iv . I did get a nice birthday dinner today. We found a great little steak restaurant that even has s'mores. We are claiming it's my 29th birthday! So what if it's anniversaries

Wow, I guess I have a lot of reading to do....

 

[Mahnahmahnah]

I don't know whether it is a full moon, all the kool-aid or what, but the threads on the CB this evening are crazy. I haven't been reading this one so I have no idea what you all have been talking about. I have tried to be very respectful since obama won and we need to move forward but with all the Clinton people getting appointed (what change is that??) and the dreaded Palin bashers still harping on her, it is hard to read the CB right now and hard to try and remain nice about everything. He may have a little over 3 years and then I think things will head south.

Hi!

It could be a full moon.

 

[Michelle67]

It sounds like you guys have what DH had all last week. I'm hoping its gone and he left it at deer camp. I don't want it!

eta.. Michelle, your Snoopy pic made me want to find my favorite non religious Christmas song! Snoopy's Christmas!

I don't think I know that song unless it is on the Christmas special and I just don't recognize it by name...but I love the Red Baron Christmas siggy. That's even cooler than mine and mine is seriously cool.

Hi, everyone!!!!

I've not been on in a couple of days. Bad migraine . Nice meds plus phenergan via iv . I did get a nice birthday dinner today. We found a great little steak restaurant that even has s'mores. We are claiming it's my 29th birthday! So what if it's anniversaries

Wow, I guess I have a lot of reading to do....

I am sooooo sorry. I'll take this lingering nasty chest cold over a migraine any day. I'm glad you enjoyed a nice birthday dinner. Oh, and my husband has been celebrating the anniversary of his 29th birthday for...ummmmm....14 years now?

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Well...that will teach me. I venture out and come back with a 10 point infraction.

 

[MeghansMommy]

Well...that will teach me. I venture out and come back with a 10 point infraction.

Why? What did you do?

 

[mfd25wife]

Well...that will teach me. I venture out and come back with a 10 point infraction.

I definitely missed a lot, I guess. I'm sorry What made them angry?