THE LIBERAL THREAD #3- No Debate Please

[Honu]

Wow. We filled up those pages fast.

Who is watching the Compassion Forum on CNN? Not too sure why they picked that name. The word Faith is offensive? I'm an atheist and I'm not offended by it.

 

[MassJester]

Nice new thread.

I like what you've done with the place.

 

[Honu]

Why thank you.

I debated about calling it the Librul thread.

 

[Reflection]

Wow. We filled up those pages fast.

Who is watching the Compassion Forum on CNN? Not too sure why they picked that name. The word Faith is offensive? I'm an atheist and I'm not offended by it.

I'm agnostic and I'm not offended by it. I'm watching the post-event summary--you know where the talking heads tell us what to think about what we just heard. Is it me--or is the sound track off?

 

[wvrevy]

Frankly, I wish we lived in a time when we didn't need to hold a full forum on issues of "faith". It has no place in politics, IMHO.

 

[Honu]

I'm agnostic and I'm not offended by it. I'm watching the post-event summary--you know where the talking heads tell us what to think about what we just heard. Is it me--or is the sound track off?

I didn't notice it, but I was listening more than watching.

Frankly, I wish we lived in a time when we didn't need to hold a full forum on issues of "faith". It has no place in politics, IMHO.

It has no place in this. I was surprised CNN did it. I was even more surprised to learn that McCain declined the invite to participate.

 

[Planogirl]

Just want to say hello and say that you guys sure do post a lot. Good luck with your new thread!

 

[crazyforgoofy]

Up early to find #3! We're a chatty bunch and it's only April in a BIG election year. I wonder what number thread we'll be on by the time November rolls around.

 

[Mugg Mann]

Let's see......flip open the front cover, flip through a few pages, and yes....bookmark inserted!

 

[Fitswimmer]

Frankly, I wish we lived in a time when we didn't need to hold a full forum on issues of "faith". It has no place in politics, IMHO.

Me too!!! I was kind of annoyed by the whole idea.

 

[wvrevy]

Just want to say hello and say that you guys sure do post a lot. Good luck with your new thread!

It's supposed to be our new thread, PG...unless you're taking the advice of...um...others and refusing to talk to any of us mean 'ol Obama supporters.

 

[crcormier]

Thanks for startin' the new thread, Honu!

Stay and bash McCain or Bush, PG!

 

[Fitswimmer]

Thanks for startin' the new thread, Honu!

Stay and bash McCain or Bush, PG!

Do you think either of them have figured out who the players are in Iraq yet?

 

[Planogirl]

It's supposed to be our new thread, PG...unless you're taking the advice of...um...others and refusing to talk to any of us mean 'ol Obama supporters.

I never take advice if any is given. (None was )

I just know in which direction this thread will turn so to keep my sanity, I won't hang out much.

Besides you guys talk too much.

 

[crcormier]

Do you think either of them have figured out who the players are in Iraq yet?

Yes. The players are BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron and Shell.

 

[wvrevy]

I never take advice if any is given. (None was )

I just know in which direction this thread will turn so to keep my sanity, I won't hang out much.

Besides you guys talk too much.

I was referring to those on the Hillary thread that say they will not return to any Liberal thread here because of...well...because of us mean ol' Obama supporters. They also advised everyone else to stay and hang out with them, even after the primary season ends.

I will freely admit that there are questions I'd like to have Hillary supporters answer, but as you've all made it clear you don't want to do so, I won't ask them here. Will this thread remain free of any talk about the primary? Probably not. It's kind of the most important thing going on in the world of liberal politics right now. But will it get to the point that the partisan Obama and Hillary threads do? I don't think so (at least, I have no intention of taking it there).

crcormier - Don't forget about Blackwater and all those others that are getting rich off the blood of Iraq. Sadly, that list is a lot longer than just four companies.

 

[Planogirl]

I was referring to those on the Hillary thread that say they will not return to any Liberal thread here because of...well...because of us mean ol' Obama supporters. They also advised everyone else to stay and hang out with them, even after the primary season ends.

I will freely admit that there are questions I'd like to have Hillary supporters answer, but as you've all made it clear you don't want to do so, I won't ask them here. Will this thread remain free of any talk about the primary? Probably not. It's kind of the most important thing going on in the world of liberal politics right now. But will it get to the point that the partisan Obama and Hillary threads do? I don't think so (at least, I have no intention of taking it there).

Eh, my reasons are purely selfish. Besides it is safer on the Hillary thread so I can understand. Not everyone enjoys arguing.

 

[marybet]

Frankly, I wish we lived in a time when we didn't need to hold a full forum on issues of "faith". It has no place in politics, IMHO.

ITA I was happy that Obama does believe in evolution. Don't know if Hillary was asked because I just could not listen to her.

I think the whole program was just pandering to the religious right. Belief in god should not be a requirement for POTUS, but we are a long way from that ever happening.

 

[crazyforgoofy]

Yes. The players are BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron and Shell.

crcormier - Don't forget about Blackwater and all those others that are getting rich off the blood of Iraq. Sadly, that list is a lot longer than just four companies.

Yep, Halliburton, Kellogg, Brown, and Root and... oh, heck the list goes on and on. Here's a link with more...

http://www.publicintegrity.org/wow/bio.aspx

 

[eclectics]

Let's see......flip open the front cover, flip through a few pages, and yes....bookmark inserted!

Same here.

Also a great time for me to discard the "C" book I read from time to time. It was starting to get very hostile and quite boring. Bookmark removed.