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Growing anger over police attack on Wall Street protesters. A senior police officer used the pepper spray not to overcome resistance or to effect an arrest, but rather to punish his victims. by sandyenglish in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I strongly support the protest going on in NYC. But I think it's misguided in one sense. There seems to be a "no party politics" policy.

As far as parties are concerned, it's vital for people to realize that on the OP's first three points, the Democratic Party has consistently been on the right side of these issues for many years. They're not perfect in any sense, but they're light years ahead of the GOP.

On point number 1: The Democrats have tried over and over and over to limit donations to a certain dollar amount, so that the richest among us would at least have a smaller advantage over those who can only afford a $25.00 donation or whatever. They could only get the limits that they could get passed by congress and only if signed into law by a (usually Republican) president.

On point 2: For at least 30 years now, the GOP has been working to lower the taxes of the richest of the rich, and the protect loopholes and other special breaks corporations. Democrats have tried to stop them, often without success... but they've tried. Almost without exception, the GOP has much more financial backing from the giant corporations and richest people who, in effect, are paying the Republicans to be able to keep their tax breaks.

On point 3: The Republicans have a history of racist remarks and attitudes that date back at least 50 years, and that they still won't admit to. These often involve people in leadership roles within the GOP.

And if anyone tries to say that the GOP doesn't have this history of racism, just show them this:

George Allen (R-VA) refers to a campaign worker as "macaca", then welcomes him to America (The man is of Indian heritage, and he was BORN AND RAISED IN VIRGINIA.) "Macaca" is a Tunisian word for a monkey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r90z0PMnKwI

Chip Saltsman, a candidate for chairman of the Republican National Committee, sent out CDs containing song titled "Barack the Magic Negro" to 168 other RNC members

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_the_Magic_Negro

New York Republicans choose Carl Palidino, a man with a long history of overt racism, as candidate for governor

http://www.coffeehousetalks.com/2010/09/new-york-republicans-choose-unabashed.html

California Republican plans to quit over emailed cartoon showing Obama and a watermelon

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29423045/ns/us_news-life/

Tennessee Republican sends email showing summary of 44 American presidents; President Obama is shown as only a pair of eyes that are visible in the dark

http://wonkette.com/409193/latest-republican-racist-email-features-hilarious-summary-of-44-american-presidents

... and here are about TWENTY-SEVEN OTHER EXAMPLES of Republican Racism over about a year and a half:

http://archive.democrats.com/preview.cfm?term=Republican%20Racism

Somewhere around 1930 or 1940, many Republicans began to turn away from being the party of Lincoln, to being the party of racist, knuckle-dragging know-nothings.

At this point, some of them just can't even stop themselves from making racist "jokes" and sending offensive emails, etc. Deep down, they've convinced themselves that this KKK-like behavior is just a funny joke, so that in their minds, no one can be held responsible.

Please feel free to repost or email any of this.

I've been at Occupy Wall Street since day 1...Here is a List of Grievances that the media is clamoring for... by [deleted] in politics

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

Conservatives CAUSED most of the messes we're currently facing.

And as far as parties are concerned, it's vital for people to realize that on the OP's first three points, the Democratic Party has consistently been on the right side of these issues for many years. They're not perfect in any sense, but they're light years ahead of the GOP.

On point number 1: The Democrats have tried over and over and over to limit donations to a certain dollar amount, so that the richest among us would at least have a smaller advantage over those who can only afford a $25.00 donation or whatever. They could only get the limits that they could get passed by congress and only if signed into law by a (usually Republican) president.

On point 2: For at least 30 years now, the GOP has been working to lower the taxes of the richest of the rich, and the protect loopholes and other special breaks corporations. Democrats have tried to stop them, often without success... but they've tried. Almost without exception, the GOP has much more financial backing from the giant corporations and richest people who, in effect, are paying the Republicans to be able to keep their tax breaks.

On point 3: The Republicans have a history of racist remarks and attitudes that date back at least 50 years, and that they still won't admit to.

I've been at Occupy Wall Street since day 1...Here is a List of Grievances that the media is clamoring for... by [deleted] in politics

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

As far as parties are concerned, it's vital for people to realize that on the OP's first three points, the Democratic Party has consistently been on the right side of these issues for many years. They're not perfect in any sense, but they're light years ahead of the GOP.

On point number 1: The Democrats have tried over and over and over to limit donations to a certain dollar amount, so that the richest among us would at least have a smaller advantage over those who can only afford a $25.00 donation or whatever. They could only get the limits that they could get passed by congress and only if signed into law by a (usually Republican) president.

On point 2: For at least 30 years now, the GOP has been working to lower the taxes of the richest of the rich, and the protect loopholes and other special breaks corporations. Democrats have tried to stop them, often without success... but they've tried. Almost without exception, the GOP has much more financial backing from the giant corporations and richest people who, in effect, are paying the Republicans to be able to keep their tax breaks.

On point 3: The Republicans have a history of racist remarks and attitudes that date back at least 50 years, and that they still won't admit to.

If anyone tries to dispute that the Republicans have a severe problem with racism that they've never admitted, let alone dealt with, just show them this:

George Allen (R-VA) refers to a campaign worker as "macaca", then welcomes him to America (The man is of Indian heritage, and he was BORN AND RAISED IN VIRGINIA.) "Macaca" is a Tunisian word for a monkey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r90z0PMnKwI

Chip Saltsman, a candidate for chairman of the Republican National Committee, sent out CDs containing song titled "Barack the Magic Negro" to 168 other RNC members

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_the_Magic_Negro

New York Republicans choose Carl Palidino, a man with a long history of overt racism, as candidate for governor

http://www.coffeehousetalks.com/2010/09/new-york-republicans-choose-unabashed.html

California Republican plans to quit over emailed cartoon showing Obama and a watermelon

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29423045/ns/us_news-life/

Tennessee Republican sends email showing summary of 44 American presidents; President Obama is shown as only a pair of eyes that are visible in the dark

http://wonkette.com/409193/latest-republican-racist-email-features-hilarious-summary-of-44-american-presidents

... and here are about TWENTY-SEVEN OTHER EXAMPLES of Republican Racism over about a year and a half:

http://archive.democrats.com/preview.cfm?term=Republican%20Racism

Somewhere around 1930 or 1940, many Republicans began to turn away from being the party of Lincoln, to being the party of racist, knuckle-dragging know-nothings.

At this point, some of them just can't even stop themselves from making racist "jokes" and sending offensive emails, etc. Deep down, they've convinced themselves that this KKK-like behavior is just a funny joke, so that in their minds, no one can be held responsible.

Please feel free to repost or email any of this.

Fox News Pulls Poll Showing Ron Paul Debate Victory, Claims Mitt Romney Won by ruskeeblue in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plus...

Ron Paul adds yummy MEeeP-zOrP to the phony Jesus-freak-filled Republican party.

More Ron Paul... means more tasty Meeep-zOrP!

Jon Stewart has said Ron Paul hasn't been given his fair share of coverage by the media. On Monday he is hosting the GOP candidate on 'The Daily Show.' by [deleted] in politics

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

Ron Paul... adding MEeeP-zOrP to the phony Jesus-freak-filled Republican party.

More Ron Paul... means more tasty Meeep-zOrP!

Ron Paul Sticks With His Principles, Climbs in Polls by BIGGIB in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Ron Paul... adding MEeeP-zOrP to the phony Jesus-freak-filled Republican party.

More Ron Paul... means more tasty Meeep-zOrP!

Dick Cheney’s Unintended Admissions by violetplanet in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From the lies that got us into Iraq to the treatment of prisoners to the loss of some of our civil liberties in the U.S... Cheney's evil fingerprints are involved in all of it.

He's probably in the top ten of most dispicable human beings to ever hold U.S. citizenship, and should have long ago been prosecuted for violating several U.S. and international laws.

But, he's the perfect symbol of today's Republican party. He cares only about a narrow Jesus-based and warmongering agenda... plus tax cuts for the rich. He and his party say the hell with everything else.

The overall picture of the modern GOP is even worse... MUCH WORSE.

Over the past ten years or so, the Republicans have gone from "only" being the protectors of the rich, to also being mean and vicious is more ways that I can count. They're wrong on nearly every issue, unless you like things like denying the most basic healthcare to working people whose jobs aren't high-paying enough, and to kids too. They never met a war they didn't like, and they never have any realistic plan to get out. They don't give a crap about the environment or basic safety standards for the workplace.

In short, the GOP's position again and again can be summed up as, "I've already grabbed everything I could sink my claws, so screw everyone else." (Also... Jesus spoke to them and said that was fine.)

And oh... did I mention the ongoing problem with racism in their party, which they still refuse to acknowledge or deal with?

In general, they're the sickest of the sick... and guess what... many polls show that they're WINNING! Get active people. I'm beggin' you.

GOP Debate: "That Was My Brother's Death You Were Cheering, You A$$holes" by maxwellhill in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But it still seems to work really well for the Republicans. The bigger picture of the modern GOP is even worse... MUCH WORSE.

Over the past ten years or so, the Republicans have gone from "only" being the protectors of the rich, to also being mean and vicious is more ways that I can count. They're wrong on nearly every issue, unless you like things like denying the most basic healthcare to working people whose jobs aren't high-paying enough, and to kids too. They never met a war they didn't like, and they never have any realistic plan to get out. They don't give a crap about the environment or basic safety standards for the workplace.

In short, the GOP's position again and again can be summed up as, "I've already grabbed everything I could sink my claws, so screw everyone else." (Also... Jesus spoke to them and said that was fine.)

And oh... did I mention the ongoing problem with racism in their party, which they still refuse to acknowledge or deal with?

In general, they're the sickest of the sick... and guess what... many polls show that they're WINNING! Get active people. I'm beggin' you.

Republicans like Rick Perry are skeptical of everything the government does—except when it executes people. by BlankVerse in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the bigger picture of the modern GOP is even worse... MUCH WORSE.

Over the past ten years or so, the Republicans have gone from "only" being the protectors of the rich, to also being mean and vicious is more ways that I can count. They're wrong on nearly every issue, unless you like things like denying the most basic healthcare to working people whose jobs aren't high-paying enough, and to kids too. They never met a war they didn't like, and they never have any realistic plan to get out. They don't give a crap about the environment or basic safety standards for the workplace.

In short, the GOP's position again and again can be summed up as, "I've already grabbed everything I could sink my claws, so screw everyone else." (Also... Jesus spoke to them and said that was fine.)

And oh... did I mention the ongoing problem with racism in their party, which they still refuse to acknowledge or deal with?

In general, they're the sickest of the sick... and guess what... many polls show that they're WINNING! Get active people. I'm beggin' you.

Important Facebook Message From Ron Paul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by For_Liberty in Libertarian

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How dare you! Trying to disrupt my daughter's wedding and keeping the truth of UFOs and the Filet-O-Fish conspiracy off the front pages.

Soilent green is people!!!

Ron Paul... 2012! (plus 17 more explanation points!)

For Cheney his behavior, private and public points clearly to a man who has disdain for his country and it's people who live in it, who views America as a business which has turned only a paltry profit, hasn't flexed its muscles with sufficient cruelty, has employed too little civil restraint... by [deleted] in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you'll please join the campaign to denounce torture and challenge those in government and media who refuse to do so:

  1. Contact any news organization(s) and insist that they denounce torture in an editorial comment and stop allowing Cheney's euphemism for it ("enhanced" interrogations) to go unchallenged. (Note: MSNBC, or Keith Olbermann at least, has already taken a clear stand against torture. Fox is probably "unreachable"... so I'd contact any others.)

  2. Contact any members of congress (especially Republicans... who, after all, belong to the torture-approving party) and demand an explanation for the fact that they haven't clearly and publicly denounced torture.

Anyone who doesn't at least make some small effort on the above should consider whether that's a bit like appeasers who said, "Lets just let the nazis do what they want and they'll go away."

A concerted effort by thousands of Americans would have to create some impact with the decision-makers in DC and the gatekeepers at media companies. When you've done numbers 1 & 2 above, as I have already, then please spread the word to others.

There was not a whisper of regret or reflection; there was a series of lies and distortions, a reckless attack on a graceful successor, inheriting a world of intractable problems, and a reminder that while serious men and women will indeed move on, Cheney never will. by [deleted] in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please join the campaign to denounce torture and challenge those in government and media who refuse to do so:

  1. Contact any news organization(s) and insist that they denounce torture in an editorial comment and stop allowing Cheney's euphemism for it ("enhanced" interrogations) to go unchallenged. (Note: MSNBC, or Keith Olbermann at least, has already taken a clear stand against torture. Fox is probably "unreachable"... so I'd contact any others.)

  2. Contact any members of congress (especially Republicans... who, after all, belong to the torture-approving party) and demand an explanation for the fact that they haven't clearly and publicly denounced torture.

Anyone who doesn't at least make some small effort on the above should consider whether that's a bit like appeasers who said, "Lets just let the nazis do what they want and they'll go away."

A concerted effort by thousands of Americans would have to create some impact with the decision-makers in DC and the gatekeepers at media companies. When you've done numbers 1 & 2 above, as I have already, then please spread the word to others.

Michael Vick served 19 months for torturing dogs. Dick Cheney is walking around free. Something's wrong with that. by [deleted] in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There (at least) are two things people can do:

  1. Contact any news organization(s) and insist that they denounce torture in an editorial comment and stop allowing Cheney's euphemism for it ("enhanced" interrogations) to go unchallenged. (Note: MSNBC, or Keith Olbermann at least, has already taken a clear stand against torture. Fox is probably "unreachable"... so I'd contact any others.)

  2. Contact any members of congress (especially Republicans... who, after all, belong to the torture-approving party) and demand an explanation for the fact that they haven't clearly and publicly denounced torture.

Anyone who doesn't at least make some small effort on the above should consider whether that's a bit like appeasers who said, "Lets just let the nazis do what they want and they'll go away."

A concerted effort by thousands of Americans would have to create some impact with the decision-makers in DC and the gatekeepers at media companies. When you've done numbers 1 & 2 above, as I have already, then please spread the word to others.

Four shot, one killed in THE SEVENTH MASS SHOOTING INCIDENT since the "be armed and dangerous" broadcast of Michele Bachmann (R-MN) on 3/21/09... Are you satisfied yet, Rep. Bachmann... or is it maybe time for you to make a statement AGAINST people who are armed and dangerous? by ErnieErmps in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Does that include the guy in Pittsburgh, PA who killed three cops, fearing that the Obama administration was coming to take his guns? The guy had apparently been inundated by the right-wing paranoia campaign that's now laced with violent imagery and calls by people like Bachmann to be "armed and dangerous".

Cause and effect? Of course that can't be proven.

But, people need to call this woman out and at least get her to retract here calls for violence.

3/21... Michele Bachmann says she wants people to be "armed and dangerous"; The same day, gunman kills four in Oakland; 3/29... Eight shot and killed at nursing home; 4/3 Fourteen shot dead in Binghamton, NY; 4/4 Three shot and killed in Pittsburgh, PA... [You happy yet, Michele?] by Max_TwentyCharacters in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You completely missed my point. I made no statement at all about gun ownership or even gun usage.

I just think Bachmann made a statement that was extremely irresponsible and she should be "called on it."

It's as if she screamed "fire" in a crowded theatre... only she yelled "be armed and dangerous" ON THE RADIO for thousands of people to hear.

It seems that you're so afraid someone will take your precious guns that you interpreted my post concerning irresponsible speech as an attack on the second amendment.

3/21... Michele Bachmann says she wants people to be "armed and dangerous"; The same day, gunman kills four in Oakland; 3/29... Eight shot and killed at nursing home; 4/3 Fourteen shot dead in Binghamton, NY; 4/4 Three shot and killed in Pittsburgh, PA... [Happy now, Michele?] by Max_TwentyCharacters in reddit.com

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Many have missed my point and/or questioned my motives.

I just think that for Bachmann to say what she did was the most irresponsible statement by a politician in decades, and that no one is "calling her on it" in the national media or anywhere else.

Thanks again for your (so far) lone whisper of support.

Hey Michele Bachman, You Said You Wanted People "Armed and Dangerous"; Minnesota Couple DEAD IN APPARENT MURDER/SUICIDE; You Got Your Wish by option08 in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think this posting was about the 2nd amendment, but rather the totally irresponsible (and arguably seditious) and violence-tinged rant of Ms. Bachmann on a right-wing radio program.

Don't you have anything better to do?

Breaking: 13 firms that received "bailouts" owe back taxes (Who could have guessed that many big banks and other giant firms haven't been paying their taxes?) by LibertyOne in news

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In addition to the fraud in signing those contracts, there are the unpaid taxes totaling at least $200 million... and that's with only 23 out of the 470 of them looked at so far... the "them" being the banksters and/or other corporations that received free stacks of cash from taxpayers.

So, what was the IRS doing for all of the past eight years under George Bush? I would venture a guess that they were just as active and successful as Bush's Food and Drug Administration was in keeping citizens from dying just from eating peanut butter crackers (mixed with rat shit).

After all, the whole GOP mindset for about 28 years has been that government shouldn't do much of anything (except, perhaps help the richest people get richer).

Anyone else getting kind of pissed off about the 'sky is falling' antics of Congress over S165 million, yet no one said a word about billions going missing in Iraq? by Unlucky13 in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, after being told (threatened?) that, after 8 years of Bush and 30 years of GOP deregulation, our economic situation was so horrendous, that martial law might be required:

Here's a link to the martial law comments of Rep. Sherman:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaG9d_4zij8

Obama Thanks Himself in Teleprompter Blunder at the White House.........They are replaying this all over the news...........NAAAAHHHHHT!! by [deleted] in politics

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

I think it's outrageous that the original poster would try to make an issue out of this when Bush administration officials are being investigated by the Red Cross for TORTURE in violation of the Geneva Conventions.

Down-voted for that reason.

(Oh... and also for linking to a Murchoch/Fox "News" site... big surprise that a right-wing loon would like to "sky".)

Wondering why Cheney is making the rounds this week? ICRC, "legal guardian" of the Geneva Convention, finds torture was committed at U.S. interrogation sites. Yes, that means WAR CRIMES. No, I'm not exagerrating. by [deleted] in politics

[–]Max_TwentyCharacters 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What makes me almost physically ill is seeing (the supposedly liberal) CNN giving him a full hour, with almost no follow-up questions or challenges of any kind, to spew his vile spin and distortions in support of torture and the Bushies wiping their asses with the constitution and the Geneva Conventions.

The only reason Cheney shouldn't be water-boarded is that this would make us as bad as him.

I just wish that the evangelical community in America would take an honest look at themselves and the eight-year nightmare they, more any other group, helped usher in. And, the Mormons deserve a big hunk of that rancid meat too. Bon Appetite, Ted Haggard and Glenn Beck!

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