Comments on: Countdown to the Inauguration: 15 Days — Open Thread http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/ A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Conveyancing Solicitorshttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-535751 Conveyancing Solicitors Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:22:36 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-535751 <strong>Conveyancing Solicitor...</strong>[...]here are some links to sites that we link to because we think they are worth visiting[...]... Conveyancing Solicitor…

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]]> By: AgentXhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-334764 AgentX Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:04:52 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-334764 Clock's ticking, folks. Can SuperObama save the cheerleader AND the world? Will Fuhrer Bush invade Gaza before Obama takes office? Will the Senate finally seat someone or at least sit down and shut up? Stay tuned. Save bat time...save bat channel. Clock's ticking, folks. Can SuperObama save the cheerleader AND the world? Will Fuhrer Bush invade Gaza before Obama takes office? Will the Senate finally seat someone or at least sit down and shut up? Stay tuned. Save bat time…save bat channel.

]]> By: Justice58http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-334766 Justice58 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:36:32 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-334766 whiterosebuddy,<br><br><br><br>Welcome back!<br><br>Happy New Year! whiterosebuddy,

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Happy New Year!

]]> By: carolinagirlhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-334767 carolinagirl Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:31:02 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-334767 Hey WRB! Happy New Year! Good to see you back. :o) Hey WRB! Happy New Year! Good to see you back. :o)

]]> By: whiterosebuddyhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-334768 whiterosebuddy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:03:01 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-334768 You know what is beginning to bug me about the Senate and Congress, what I believe is particularly significant in terms of what this nation does in terms of foreign policy? It is the disproportionate representaiton of individuals of jewish faith. Recently, the USA Today wrote a column on the faith of members of congress. In the article, it said that while indivduals of Jewish descendant make up 2% of the nations population. Individuals of Jewish desendant hold 5x the number of seats in Congress in proportion to their population representation. <br><br><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/congress-looks.html" rel="nofollow">http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/congress...</a><br><br><br> I found that infomation to be very insightful, particularly in light of Nate Silver's article on why there are not more African American's representation in the Senate.<br><br><a href="http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/01/why-are-there-no-black-senators.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/01/why-are-...</a><br><br>Yet, we have individuals like Feinsteing who are chairing Interlligence and voting for funding and seemingly whose pro-Israel positions is disproportionate to our national interest. America has permanent interests not permanent allies. But the USA Today brought into focus one of the primary reasons that our FP is out of kilter.<br><br>Before anyone suggests that noting this is anti-semitic, let me assert that is not true. My focus is that when you have individuals impacting significant policy decisions disproportionately represented in Congres that it has the power of focusing our nations attention and resources in ways that do not necessarily reflect those of the majority of the nation, as they are disproportionately represented in policy decision making roles. That is the point and it would be no different for any group.<br><br>I simply believe it is critically important to be aware of how the representation of groups within the media as well as Congress have the power to disporpotionately impact what we receive in terms of news and how our foreign policy is shaped. It appears that the disproportionate representation skews both, such that it is truly not reflective of the nation, mainstream interest, views or positions.<br><br>It is no different than knowing that individuals have a bias when discussing an issue. You know what is beginning to bug me about the Senate and Congress, what I believe is particularly significant in terms of what this nation does in terms of foreign policy? It is the disproportionate representaiton of individuals of jewish faith. Recently, the USA Today wrote a column on the faith of members of congress. In the article, it said that while indivduals of Jewish descendant make up 2% of the nations population. Individuals of Jewish desendant hold 5x the number of seats in Congress in proportion to their population representation.

http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/congress…

I found that infomation to be very insightful, particularly in light of Nate Silver's article on why there are not more African American's representation in the Senate.

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/01/why-are-…

Yet, we have individuals like Feinsteing who are chairing Interlligence and voting for funding and seemingly whose pro-Israel positions is disproportionate to our national interest. America has permanent interests not permanent allies. But the USA Today brought into focus one of the primary reasons that our FP is out of kilter.

Before anyone suggests that noting this is anti-semitic, let me assert that is not true. My focus is that when you have individuals impacting significant policy decisions disproportionately represented in Congres that it has the power of focusing our nations attention and resources in ways that do not necessarily reflect those of the majority of the nation, as they are disproportionately represented in policy decision making roles. That is the point and it would be no different for any group.

I simply believe it is critically important to be aware of how the representation of groups within the media as well as Congress have the power to disporpotionately impact what we receive in terms of news and how our foreign policy is shaped. It appears that the disproportionate representation skews both, such that it is truly not reflective of the nation, mainstream interest, views or positions.

It is no different than knowing that individuals have a bias when discussing an issue.

]]> By: whiterosebuddyhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-334765 whiterosebuddy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:42:41 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-334765 First, I just have to say that the video here of the SC debate will always be recalled in my mind for the historical shot of the members of the CBC, John Lewis and StephanieTubbsJones(rip) enthusiastically clapping for HRC as she dissed Obama about the 'slumlandlordResko'...I was just livid when I watched that the night of the debate. Yet, history needs to record that Obama did not have the support of long-serving black politicians and especially that of civil rights icon John Lewis. Lewis who is the most enduring symbol for infamous BloodySunday who risked his life for Obama to be able to run for President, yet let history record, how when this momentous occasion occurred..he was a shell of his former self and chose to support HRC over the living embodiment of what he had fought for!!<br><br><br>Hey JJP family.....HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope and wish that the NEW Year is properous and brings wonderful blessings all year long to each and everyone here.<br>I am back and feeling refresshed. It was wonderful to leave this cold weather, with double digit negative chill factor and spend time on the beach and watch the sunset as it's glistening shadow was cast over rippling water. Just LOVELY especially with a CHAMPAGNE Cosmo!! (thanks for the recipe) First, I just have to say that the video here of the SC debate will always be recalled in my mind for the historical shot of the members of the CBC, John Lewis and StephanieTubbsJones(rip) enthusiastically clapping for HRC as she dissed Obama about the 'slumlandlordResko'…I was just livid when I watched that the night of the debate. Yet, history needs to record that Obama did not have the support of long-serving black politicians and especially that of civil rights icon John Lewis. Lewis who is the most enduring symbol for infamous BloodySunday who risked his life for Obama to be able to run for President, yet let history record, how when this momentous occasion occurred..he was a shell of his former self and chose to support HRC over the living embodiment of what he had fought for!!

Hey JJP family…..HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope and wish that the NEW Year is properous and brings wonderful blessings all year long to each and everyone here.
I am back and feeling refresshed. It was wonderful to leave this cold weather, with double digit negative chill factor and spend time on the beach and watch the sunset as it's glistening shadow was cast over rippling water. Just LOVELY especially with a CHAMPAGNE Cosmo!! (thanks for the recipe)

]]> By: nickwah22http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-334770 nickwah22 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:30:41 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-334770 I think Bush will need it. He has ruined a lot of lives. People are CRAZY these days. I think Bush will need it. He has ruined a lot of lives. People are CRAZY these days.

]]> By: nickwah22http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-334769 nickwah22 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:29:37 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-334769 That guy was ITCHING to shoot somebody. There was no reason for his gun to be out. I hope justice is being served. That guy was ITCHING to shoot somebody. There was no reason for his gun to be out. I hope justice is being served.

]]> By: AgentXhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-165070 AgentX Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:04:52 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-165070 Clock's ticking, folks. Can SuperObama save the cheerleader AND the world? Will Fuhrer Bush invade Gaza before Obama takes office? Will the Senate finally seat someone or at least sit down and shut up? Stay tuned. Save bat time...save bat channel. Clock's ticking, folks. Can SuperObama save the cheerleader AND the world? Will Fuhrer Bush invade Gaza before Obama takes office? Will the Senate finally seat someone or at least sit down and shut up? Stay tuned. Save bat time…save bat channel.

]]> By: Justice58http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-165071 Justice58 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:36:32 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-165071 whiterosebuddy,<br><br><br><br>Welcome back!<br><br>Happy New Year! whiterosebuddy,

Welcome back!

Happy New Year!

]]> By: carolinagirlhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-165072 carolinagirl Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:31:02 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-165072 Hey WRB! Happy New Year! Good to see you back. :o) Hey WRB! Happy New Year! Good to see you back. :o)

]]> By: AgentXhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-120920 AgentX Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:04:52 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-120920 Clock's ticking, folks. Can SuperObama save the cheerleader AND the world? Will Fuhrer Bush invade Gaza before Obama takes office? Will the Senate finally seat someone or at least sit down and shut up? Stay tuned. Save bat time...save bat channel. Clock's ticking, folks. Can SuperObama save the cheerleader AND the world? Will Fuhrer Bush invade Gaza before Obama takes office? Will the Senate finally seat someone or at least sit down and shut up? Stay tuned. Save bat time…save bat channel.

]]> By: Justice58http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-120904 Justice58 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:36:32 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-120904 whiterosebuddy,<br><br><br><br>Welcome back!<br><br>Happy New Year! whiterosebuddy,

Welcome back!

Happy New Year!

]]> By: carolinagirlhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-120889 carolinagirl Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:31:02 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-120889 Hey WRB! Happy New Year! Good to see you back. :o) Hey WRB! Happy New Year! Good to see you back. :o)

]]> By: whiterosebuddyhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-120882 whiterosebuddy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:03:01 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-120882 You know what is beginning to bug me about the Senate and Congress, what I believe is particularly significant in terms of what this nation does in terms of foreign policy? It is the disproportionate representaiton of individuals of jewish faith. Recently, the USA Today wrote a column on the faith of members of congress. In the article, it said that while indivduals of Jewish descendant make up 2% of the nations population. Individuals of Jewish desendant hold 5x the number of seats in Congress in proportion to their population representation. I found that infomation to be very critical, particularly in light of Nate Silver's article on why there are not more African American's representation in the Senate.<br><br>Yet, we have individuals like Feinsteing who are chairing Interlligence and voting for funding and seemingly whose pro-Israel positions is disproportionate to our national interest. America has permanent interests not permanent allies. But the USA Today brought into focus one of the primary reasons that our FP is out of kilter. You know what is beginning to bug me about the Senate and Congress, what I believe is particularly significant in terms of what this nation does in terms of foreign policy? It is the disproportionate representaiton of individuals of jewish faith. Recently, the USA Today wrote a column on the faith of members of congress. In the article, it said that while indivduals of Jewish descendant make up 2% of the nations population. Individuals of Jewish desendant hold 5x the number of seats in Congress in proportion to their population representation. I found that infomation to be very critical, particularly in light of Nate Silver's article on why there are not more African American's representation in the Senate.

Yet, we have individuals like Feinsteing who are chairing Interlligence and voting for funding and seemingly whose pro-Israel positions is disproportionate to our national interest. America has permanent interests not permanent allies. But the USA Today brought into focus one of the primary reasons that our FP is out of kilter.

]]> By: whiterosebuddyhttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-120881 whiterosebuddy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:42:41 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-120881 First, I just have to say that the video here of the SC debate will always be recalled in my mind for the historical shot of the members of the CBC, John Lewis and StephanieTubbsJones(rip) enthusiastically clapping for HRC as she dissed Obama about the 'slumlandlordResko'...I was just livid when I watched that the night of the debate. Yet, history needs to record that Obama did not have the support of long-serving black politicians and especially that of civil rights icon John Lewis. Lewis who is the most enduring symbol for infamous BloodySunday who risked his life for Obama to be able to run for President, yet let history record, how when this momentous occasion occurred..he was a shell of his former self and chose to support HRC over the living embodiment of what he had fought for!!<br><br><br>Hey JJP family.....HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope and wish that the NEW Year is properous and brings wonderful blessings all year long to each and everyone here.<br>I am back and feeling refresshed. It was wonderful to leave this cold weather, with double digit negative chill factor and spend time on the beach and watch the sunset as it's glistening shadow was cast over rippling water. Just LOVELY especially with a CHAMPAGNE Cosmo!! (thanks for the recipe) First, I just have to say that the video here of the SC debate will always be recalled in my mind for the historical shot of the members of the CBC, John Lewis and StephanieTubbsJones(rip) enthusiastically clapping for HRC as she dissed Obama about the 'slumlandlordResko'…I was just livid when I watched that the night of the debate. Yet, history needs to record that Obama did not have the support of long-serving black politicians and especially that of civil rights icon John Lewis. Lewis who is the most enduring symbol for infamous BloodySunday who risked his life for Obama to be able to run for President, yet let history record, how when this momentous occasion occurred..he was a shell of his former self and chose to support HRC over the living embodiment of what he had fought for!!

Hey JJP family…..HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope and wish that the NEW Year is properous and brings wonderful blessings all year long to each and everyone here.
I am back and feeling refresshed. It was wonderful to leave this cold weather, with double digit negative chill factor and spend time on the beach and watch the sunset as it's glistening shadow was cast over rippling water. Just LOVELY especially with a CHAMPAGNE Cosmo!! (thanks for the recipe)

]]> By: nickwah22http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-120879 nickwah22 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:30:41 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-120879 I think Bush will need it. He has ruined a lot of lives. People are CRAZY these days. I think Bush will need it. He has ruined a lot of lives. People are CRAZY these days.

]]> By: nickwah22http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-120878 nickwah22 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:29:37 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-120878 That guy was ITCHING to shoot somebody. There was no reason for his gun to be out. I hope justice is being served. That guy was ITCHING to shoot somebody. There was no reason for his gun to be out. I hope justice is being served.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-502494 Anonymous Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:08:00 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-502494 Justice58: Just VOTED!! :>) BEST wishes to them!! :>) :>) Justice58: Just VOTED!! :>) BEST wishes to them!! :>) :>)

]]> By: Mirandahttp://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/countdown-to-the-inauguration-15-days-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-502492 Miranda Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:18:00 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5678#comment-502492 I read the plot on Wikipedia and I wanna see it. I read the plot on Wikipedia and I wanna see it.

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