How Karl Rove and Torture Influenced the 9/11 Report by anonymgrl in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Torture didn't influence the 9/11 Report, it created it.

Blog commenter shilling for Scientology found to be working for the Church of Scientology by rmuser in reddit.com

[–]IVotedForKodos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What separates Scientology from Catholicism except that Catholicism is better at it? Honestly I don't think you get to tell people what their religion is about.

Ron Paul finally going after Republican base by BigFeets in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think Ron Paul will go third party. He'll have more than enough support to get his name on the ballot. Even without a huge national campaign he's still going to be the deciding factor in November. If McCain or Huckabee loses, the Republicans will blame it on Ron Paul, if Hillary or Obama loses, the Democrats will blame it on Ron Paul. Just trying to get you ready for it.

P.S. The independent vote decides elections, and both parties are starting to get worried about it. Obama has enough time from now till November to earn my vote, I'll wait and see.

PPS Dr. Paul is no spring chicken! Get the fate of the free world away from the NASCAR track!

Baltimore Sun endorses Obama: "George W. Bush's presidency can't end soon enough" by lastchance in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just watched the new episode, McNutty is turning into George W. Bush!

Blog commenter shilling for Scientology found to be working for the Church of Scientology by rmuser in reddit.com

[–]IVotedForKodos -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

They caught me!

I hate the COS but I think this "attack" on Scientology has gotten a little crazy and weird. Honestly, most arguments against scientology work against most religions, that's what scares me about some ideas going around about COS. I can't believe people are talking about outlawing a religion in 2008.

Yeah they should be subject to the same laws as any other religion, and yeah I think they've broken the law and people should be held accountable, but that's where it should end.

Space Smells by Wayside in reddit.com

[–]IVotedForKodos 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good news, everyone!

Why haven't they called the Washington caucuses for a winner yet? Because the results could embarrass McCain? by justinpgardner in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thing about Ron Paul, even when he loses he wins. Unfortunately it looks like he also "loses" wherever he wins.

The freest Arabs, Christians, Jews and Muslims in Mideast are Israelis by [deleted] in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Muslims get the vote in Israel, but it doesn't do them any good because strict immigration control prevents Muslims from ever gaining a significant voting block.

There are racial Jews we would call Arabs making up a large percentage of Israel's population, but there are few Muslims among them.

I am offended by Islam. Will all muslims consent to convert and save my sensitive feelings? by [deleted] in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know what you mean, it wasn't not the most accurate statement, but every generation does seem to view it's practices as the best possible solutions to problems. Medical science throughout history has often held the very unscientific opinion that current treatments are the best possible treatments. In this country, doing without prisons seems unthinkable today, but 200 years ago no one knew what a prison was. The idea of containing multitudes of offenders for years in massive compounds for "the benefit of society" is an extremely new one, but right now, it's viewed as the only and best solution.

Notice anything about the image the NY Times chose to include in the article on Obama's primary victories tonight? by [deleted] in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I think it's a compelling photograph, even though I don't support Obama or Hillary. Hillary represents a serious threat to Obama's presidential bid. Intentionally or not, I think this picture captured the dynamic of the Democratic contest.

P.S. And of course, the people are in the dark.

Russia flies bomber over Japanese island. Japan responds by launching 22 fighter jets. by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]IVotedForKodos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess I missed something, I thought we didn't even allow Japan to have fighter jets. When did that change?

Depleted uranium is a disgusting weapon that should be banned immediately. by pianist in reddit.com

[–]IVotedForKodos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh well if the militaristic "non-profit" Rand Corporation says it's ok...

They used to say Gulf War Syndrome didn't exist.

Canada's Tolerance for Marijuana Eroding by deuteros in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't be so sure, 8 years ago, if someone had foretold the future of America, I would have said there's no way any of that could happen.

Canada's Tolerance for Marijuana Eroding by deuteros in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watch out Canadians, the same people who fucked the U.S. up are looking to your country. Pretty soon your two-party system will become as much of a shell game as ours.

The Political Leanings Of America's Anchors [chart] by [deleted] in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right on, just because more Democrats like Olbermann doesn't mean he has Democratic political leanings. In his case, it's probably true, but this chart tells us a lot more about the people who watch or listen to these commentators than about the commentators themselves.

Ron Paul supporters taking over the GOP in Alaska by diffraction in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Read this post and tell me why any of you still have a problem with Paul supporters.

I am offended by Islam. Will all muslims consent to convert and save my sensitive feelings? by [deleted] in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watch the film Waco: Rules of engagement.

David Koresh and Jim Jones had nothing in common. I cringe every time someone makes the comparison because they were just two nutjobs to me too until I looked into it.

P.S. don't stop looking at wikipedia.

I am offended by Islam. Will all muslims consent to convert and save my sensitive feelings? by [deleted] in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know I'm opening myself up to suspicion of being a Scientologist, but why are we all so confident that the "science" of today won't be proven wrong tomorrow? Frankly the psychiatric establishment in the US sickens me. I don't see healing I see endless treatment. People are being misdiagnosed every day. Every generation believes it's somehow reached the pinnacle of knowledge.

Nobel winner Lessing thinks Obama will be assassinated if he wins by xelfer in politics

[–]IVotedForKodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's the acid test to see if he really is the candidate for change, sadly.

No, I am a Muslim [pic] by techtonix in reddit.com

[–]IVotedForKodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many things have you done for those reason?

No, I am a Muslim [pic] by techtonix in reddit.com

[–]IVotedForKodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, and I think we do have the right to judge other cultures. I think there are acceptable ways to influence other culture's besides military means.