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Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by Boiler
(Post 11780147)
i thought he was doing it to promote his book?
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Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by FlaviusAetius
(Post 11776707)
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The Russians are also correct that if Assad falls - atrocious a dictator as he is - ISIS will win and turn Syria into a failed state where they can incubate terrorists to be sent all over the world. ...
Originally Posted by sir_eccles
(Post 11776729)
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While it is true that Assad falling would create a power vacuum perfect for ISIS to step into, I feel that Russia's effort against ISIS is rather token and they are there solely to support Assad. ....
Originally Posted by FlaviusAetius
(Post 11776735)
I think you're right that at present the Russian effort is token against ISIS. Right now they're pounding "our guys" who want to overthrow Assad. Of course, if our guys were to succeed, ISIS would overthrow them in a couple of days. If the Russians destroy our guys, then ISIS will undoubtedly move to take Damascus. Can Russian air power stop that? Interesting question.
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Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by Leslie
(Post 11777549)
Trey Gowdy is the banjo boy from Deliverance. Dipped in chicken grease.
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Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by Steerpike
(Post 11780224)
If your analysis is correct (I just can't face keeping up with the Syrian situation right now) then I'd say we should not be supporting the rebels ('our guys'). We saw what happened when we took out the despicable Iraqi strongman, so why do we want to take out the despicable Syrian strongman ...?
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Re: 2016 Election
Politics tend to he less heated here in general. Even the worst here is nowhere close to what you see in the US.
Originally Posted by FlaviusAetius
(Post 11779941)
Good to see that we're finished bashing our Canada-based compatriots. Actually their
"Federal Elections" thread is a model of issue-based discussions and restraint in attacking those candidates and posters with differing viewpoints. |
Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by Steerpike
(Post 11780224)
If your analysis is correct (I just can't face keeping up with the Syrian situation right now) then I'd say we should not be supporting the rebels ('our guys'). We saw what happened when we took out the despicable Iraqi strongman, so why do we want to take out the despicable Syrian strongman ...?
They are broadcasting a very interesting perspective back home designed to promote national pride and project Russian might on the world stage. A whole bunch of new war toys with cameras attached. Never mind the fact the economy is in the toilet over there at the moment. Can't help but feel very sorry for the ordinary Syrian caught in the middle of this ghastly nightmare. |
Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 11780282)
Politics tend to he less heated here in general. Even the worst here is nowhere close to what you see in the US.
Obama was trying to turn the country into a large, cozy multi-culti Denmark; but the people here aren't quite comfortable with the "transforming America" into a scandinavian-style social democracy gig. And they're not as polite as our friends in the Great White North either.:argue: |
Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by FlaviusAetius
(Post 11780083)
You're right...but he says them in such a soft-spoken and thoughtful way, doesn't he?
People are already reconsidering the idea that brain surgeons are smart. Rocket scientists are our only hope. |
Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by Anian
(Post 11780525)
He sounds stoned constantly. Or as if the doctor has just told him to start counting backwards from 100.
People are already reconsidering the idea that brain surgeons are smart. Rocket scientists are our only hope. Hitler + Slavery = Disco! :egyptian: |
Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by Anian
(Post 11780525)
People are already reconsidering the idea that brain surgeons are smart. Rocket scientists are our only hope. |
Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by Steerpike
(Post 11780229)
I can't give you any more karma so I have to just thank you publicly for making me burst out laughing!
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Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by Leslie
(Post 11780537)
It's only running a country, it's not like it's brain surgery or somefink.
Hitler + Slavery = Disco! :egyptian: Actually, Hitler and Speer put on the first modern rock concerts, check out Triumph of the Will for an early boffo video of the genre. |
Re: 2016 Election
Well since running back to Wisconsin with his tail between his legs, it looks like Scott Walker has something to hide...
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/27/op...smtyp=cur&_r=0 |
Re: 2016 Election
I suspect that if there were any "there" there, the NYT would have trumpeted it. Looks like politics as usual in the Badger State, and in the liberal fever swamps of the NYT's editorial offices as well. But, as long as he's down, let's keep kicking him.
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Re: 2016 Election
Originally Posted by FlaviusAetius
(Post 11781044)
I suspect that if there were any "there" there, the NYT would have trumpeted it. Looks like politics as usual in the Badger State, and in the liberal fever swamps of the NYT's editorial offices as well. But, as long as he's down, let's keep kicking him.
"In the early 2000s, this investigative system helped prosecutors gather evidence necessary to expose and convict several Democrats and Republicans who committed a host of felonies and misdemeanors while in office, ranging from campaigning while on the clock as state employees to extortion and abuse of power." Scott Walker Is Ready To Turn Back The Clock On Ethics And Campaign Finance In Wisconsin | ThinkProgress |
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