Comments on: Thursday Open Thread

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By: TruthSeeker

TruthSeeker — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:34:40 +0000

I bet Sean stuffs his crotch with socks, too.

By: TruthSeeker

TruthSeeker — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:34:40 +0000

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By: AM2k9

AM2k9 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:30:09 +0000

Oh, and we actually know what the U.S position on the bases is after all:

"But all of that paled in comparison with the uproar that erupted in Japan after Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates visited Tokyo in October. Mr. Gates, known for speaking bluntly, pressed Mr. Hatoyama and Japanese military officials to keep their commitment on the military agreements.

“It is time to move on,” Mr. Gates said, calling Japanese proposals to reopen the base issue “counterproductive.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/world/asia/12...

Perhaps you can know tell us why does the U.S needs bases in a place where the people of the community (not the government) does not want them there.

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:40 +0000

AFTERNOON OPEN THREAD IS UP

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:45 +0000

everything you reveal about Deeds shows him to be a lackluster candidate that didn't deserve to win. YOU never insult THE MONEY PEOPLE.

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:36:42 +0000

no, this is King Richard II's fault.

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:36:07 +0000

Or will it be proven that she hates Whitey when she puts the white wing of her family on "ignore?

so true. so true.

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:35:08 +0000

you are on point.

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:31:35 +0000

this is hilarious. but being caught cold busted, because now with the apology, he hopes folks just stop it at this. but, what if someone went further investigating? how many more of his stories could be proven to be straight up lies?

By: morphus

morphus — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:17:10 +0000

Can't find support article, but, yes we are.

LARGE percent of working population is trapped in 29 year old stagnant salary caps outstripped with galloping cost of living increases. In Dec 2008 B___ praised hardworking middle class families after reports showed that two members in family had to have two or more jobs to sustain a household.

By: ch555x

ch555x — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:56:43 +0000

Most of us here must be 3rd world something…

By: AM2k9

AM2k9 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:36 +0000

Right. Because the only troops that ought to be honored are the ones that go and fight unjust wars (vietnam anyone?) and occupy other people's lands at the request of politicians in Washington, DC. I'd much rather honor a draft dodger or someone who deserts than a soldier that follows orders to kill women and children in Fallujah.

By: Monie

Monie — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:41:26 +0000

First off, I need not pretend anything....I live it and have lived in places overseas in military arenas...and while yes, they are activists( there always is) I do KNOW that many foreign locales DO depend heavily on military populations for their own economy and that was the crux of what they Japanese official said...that their particualr community had become overdependent because they particualr base probably provided PLENTY of jobs for their area. I live it dear, I don't have to read everything on Commondreams.org and think it's the gospel.

But as always, an article which does not even contain one single quote regarding the President's stance on this becomes an opportunity to bash him.

But what is there to expect for you...if my memory serves correctly, you once on this very site wished Happy Memorial Day to the draft dodgers and deserters....and well that poor and tasteless stance of yours is reflective of well...you know.

Btw, lemme know the latitude and longitudes of those permanent military bases in Iraq you speak of...I'm curious to know...you must have a serous Department of Defense connect...you got all the details....forward me the memos.

By: Admiral_Komack

Admiral_Komack — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:35:01 +0000

Hey, it worked for George W. Bush!
Just saying…

By: AM2k9

AM2k9 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:26:30 +0000

Of course the Japanese are walking back on their promises: They dont want to upset their U.S Masters now led by one Barack Obama. The people of Okinawa (just like the folks in Cuba with Guantanamo Bay) have been asking the U.S to leave their land for the longest. In fact, this case of Okinanawa is very interesting because a few years ago a couple of U.S soldiers rapped a young girl and there were massive protests (bet you didnt hear any of that in the U.S Media?).

At this point, Barack Obama could end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (with the stroke of a pen), he could lead the efforts to return Guantanamo back to Cuba, he could've NOT sign off on the seven (7) brand new military bases in Colombia (what does the U.S need bases in Colombia for?)...Please, let's not pretend that piss is rain.

about the "Germans wants us there 'cause it's good for the economy? I can find you dozens of German activists groups that have been fighting for the U.S to leave their country.

I highly recommend that you stop by your local public library and pick up Chalmer Johnson's Trilogy:

Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire
The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic
Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic.

By: RonnieB

RonnieB — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:13:45 +0000

Probably similar to the “billionaire middle class”. In other words, who the fcuk cares?

By: morphus

morphus — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:56:28 +0000

Haven't seen racial breakdowns on “new” middle class. But, disappearance of jobs and job sectors that produced minority middle class coupled with hundreds of reports about disappearing minority middle class should provide a hint??

By: mon_dieu_ishmael

mon_dieu_ishmael — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:50:50 +0000

I am not sure how D.C. would enforce laws prohibiting discrimination against gay men and lesbians vis-a-vis the Catholic Church or Islamic mosques. Perhaps D.C. should just cancel all contracts with religious institutions and truly seperate church and state.