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Comment on Change More Than The Channel by cooper

cooper — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:17:15 +0000

Oh my god it is really pathetic isn’t it. They did not cover Pelosi’s speech which clearly called out McCain. Even MSNBC is so busy trying to tell people what to think of the speeches that we rarely have time to think for ourselves.
More interested in creating fake drama and forcing us to listen to their blow-hard pundits ramble on. Clearly those who can’t think will have everything they are supposed to think spelled out for them by some pudit or another.

Comment on The Silly Concept of Human Rights at Conception by IrishSpacemonk

IrishSpacemonk — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:43:01 +0000

I agree, if a an abortion is performed, life ends. And when a embryo is frozen for fertility treatment, life is suspended. There is no debate there, as it too would be an illogical debate. The question though, “at what point does a baby get human rights?” is different. Human rights assumes consciousness. A plant has life, but no consciousness. Animals have consciousness and life, but lack self awareness (as far as we know). Both do not receive human rights (except in Spain where human rights have been granted to Chimpanzees).

However you mention a second point that I’d like a pro-life explanation. Why, if the goal is to reduce abortion, does the Bush Administration want to push policies that will make birth control the same as abortion? This would seem that they are taking an even further right-wing extreme view and considering that egg and sperm are also life, and that the coming together of these two is somehow evidence of God’s plan, aborted by a pill.

Another thing to consider - is every couple that seeks fertility treatment responsible for the murder of the embryos that do not take? Remember your first point, that life (a baby) begins at conception. While the conception takes place outside of the human body in this case, it is still conceived, and when replaced inside the mother, the odds are placed that some of the embryos will not survive (although often they do, which is why we have so many twins being born today).

That’s why I say, to give a blanket statement and answer to this question is silly.

Comment on The Silly Concept of Human Rights at Conception by Joe

Joe — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:13:32 +0000

Life begins at coception. If you were aborted, you wouldn’t be here now. And why do we need birth control if it doesn’t create a life?

Comment on Say It Ain’t So…Lying About Knowing One Sister, Denying Another? by IrishSpacemonk

IrishSpacemonk — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:02:27 +0000

Well Nan, welcome to the world of political blogging, as 99.9% of what exists is “senseless” prattle, read and enjoyed by many.

The truth is, stories I tell from my youth do change…toward honesty. They do not become embellished to favor my career or hide favors I might have pulled to get my way toward the white house. And it’s entirely different to tell a story to family and to the public as you work toward the White House.

Obviously, judging from your reaction, this critique of McCain riled you a bit, so I just want to say this…why is it that we only see Meghan on the campaign trail with John? I don’t want to go so far as to say he’s hiding his adopted daughter, but…wait…could it be Rove, who made a deal of it back in 2000 is pulling the strings?

McCain is not his own man.

(And by the way, this blog is one of my many hobbies…and I write while I drink…because I’m a cantankerous old Irish…).

Comment on Say It Ain’t So…Lying About Knowing One Sister, Denying Another? by nan

nan — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:23:29 +0000

I ran across this site by accident. I have never in my life seen such senseless prattle! Who cares how she got the baby or why or whom she talked to or whatever! If the story makes the girl now 17 feel more important and special than who cares! Family stories change over the years to make them better it’s human nature. I will bet that girl feels like a saint helped make the decision for Cindy to take her home and that makes it a wonderful story to tell in the family forever! Leave them alone get a hobby or have a drink! Bet your own family has stories that have changed over the years to become more perfect or meaningful.

Comment on Barack Obama’s Veep Choice is… by IrishSpacemonk

IrishSpacemonk — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:09:27 +0000

I was sure they would have announced it today. But it appears they’re going to wait until tomorrow…or tonight. CNN is just now reporting that there’s a flurry of activity at Joe Biden’s place. Drudge has it listed that Kaine and Bayh were not chosen…so I think it’s going to be Biden. That’s a good choice considering none are prefect…Biden comes closest to being an average guy, with experience, and willing to fight back against the smears.

Comment on Barack Obama’s Veep Choice is… by cooper

cooper — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:32:55 +0000

I think it’s Biden too.
At least I thought so last week..

Comment on Say It Ain’t So…Lying About Knowing One Sister, Denying Another? by IrishSpacemonk

IrishSpacemonk — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:56:57 +0000

Thanks Niels, I’ll have to read your account. Either way it sounds like McCain can’t keep his kids, spouses, or his houses straight. (Actually I just did read your account and it’s great.) Thanks for the heads up.

Comment on Say It Ain’t So…Lying About Knowing One Sister, Denying Another? by Niels

Niels — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:22:50 +0000

There is one more story that has changed over the years and that is John McCain’s knowledge of the arrival of Bridget and Leela (the girl who was adopted by McCain aide Wes Gullet and his wife).

In most current accounts John McCain claims he had no prior knowledge of their arrival, as he did in dadmag.com in April 2006.

He was asked: You knew about your wife’s decision before hand?

McCain: (laughs) No. She arrived and said “Say hello to your new little daughter.”

While an article in the Arizona Star from December 25, 1991 says: The senator didn’t learn he was about to become a father again until his wife called from Bangkok, Thailand.

While the first story is already absurd and against common and ethical adoption practice, the fact the story has shifted over time, makes me question if this story is invented to cover up John McCain’s use of political influence to get Bridget to the US, circumventing proper procedures.

I wrote a longer account about this case on my own website: http://poundpuplegacy.org/node/20784

Comment on My Guess for VP - Which Looks Better on a Sticker by Mike

Mike — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:03:28 +0000

ObamaKaine …. MA KAINE…. McCain. Interesting. Just thought I’d point that out.

Comment on McCain Chases Obama…Excuse Me, Osama to the Gates of Hell by IrishSpacemonk

IrishSpacemonk — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:53 +0000

Thanks. I’m perplex as to how it works, but I think the most damaging line of attack by McCain was the celebrity attack. No one wants to think they’re chasing the latest fad (unless of course it’s Apple’s latest iPhone). But I think this is one election where old polling methods are going to matter little and in the end it’s turnout that counts.

Comment on McCain Chases Obama…Excuse Me, Osama to the Gates of Hell by cooper

cooper — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:43:19 +0000

lol, that’s great.

Sadly I fear some of this is working.
Let’s just see what happens after the conventions.

McCain is nothing but complicit, that is for certain.

Comment on Foul Smell From Beijing More Than Olympic Pollution by Jonathan guyer

Jonathan guyer — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:25:57 +0000

Why is everyone complaining about China’s human rights violations, pollution, and all that jazz? Let’s be honest, these items should have been making headlines for the past 5 years. This song and dance of complaints won’t change China’s course at this point.

Beautiful drawing, by the way.

http://www.mideastbymidwest.com

Comment on Obama Body Surfing V.S. Kerry Wind Surfing by cooper

cooper — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:14:07 +0000

Sure, you know how those elite like to surf the bod.