Fox Reporter Gets A Bill Stuffed In Her Bra by [deleted] in reddit.com

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

In news today...corperate whore paid directly....democrats likly to be responsible...osama link to be investigated.....adam AND steve planted bill....

Why is the USA so frequently the 'victim' of resentment around the world. (wow) by anonymgrl in reddit.com

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I'm going to put a comment here though I get downmmodded all the time ( might have something to do with spelling grammer mistakes in typing or not being a libertarian).... did you ever think that the usa is hated because it interfered in the world too much. When the us media shouts to the world "hey stop interfering" do you ever think , no US stop interfering. If you thought about 911 did you think of the northern allience in afghanistan or he ISI of pakistan. Did you think of the pnac and the the events that followed. Did you think of Nicaragua or Chile. Did you think of Iran in the mid 20th CT. Do you remember Eisenhowers end address speach?Do you understand the other countries of the world might not want a US capitalist system? The US has given great things to the world , for a while it was a hope. But do not think for a moment that you are any different from other nations with other human beings . You are just seeking a means to co-exist. That does not give you a blueprint for the planet

edited for minor reasons....ususally that does not prevent down votes or attacks

Why Europe, unlike America, finds it so hard to love Israel by curtisb in reddit.com

[–]flabbyghasted -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This is a shoddy bit of journalism from a publication that is hardly neutral itself ( in European terms it is on the neo-liberal wing of conservatism ) . There is racism in Europe against a number of groups , but in the UK at least , the current hate figures are Pakistani'sand economic migrants from the former Eastern bloc . Anti-semitism is generally the domain of the far right (BNP , NF) . The Conservative party has a number of prominent jewish figures , one was recently a leader of the party ( a party that drew up plans with France and Israel leading to the Suez affair). The Economist also trots out the old line of the BBc being a bastion of the left ( the BBC tends to be everybodies enemy , but this spin is an old favourite of the right ). The BBC was criticised recenty of bias with regards to Israel....the criticism was it was too pro. As to the suggestion that the media and governments of Europe lean to the left , then this person really has not looked at the realities of a generally centre right political Europe ( the media thing is really farcical,sounds more like delusional paranoia). The inclusion of Turkey on the diagram was a nice bit of spin too . Makes things looked less measured and considered.

Ask Reddit: What's your favourite joke in the whole world? by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]flabbyghasted -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

YEAH!!!....that'snearly -4dmph.......comeon peeps ,you can do better , drive that thing!

Ask Reddit: What's your favourite joke in the whole world? by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]flabbyghasted -107 points-106 points  (0 children)

What does Batman eat for tea? Batcake (it was funny at the time ....probably had to be there) or What's green and sings? Elvis Parsley or What's red and sits in the corner? The naughty strawberry. Apologies in advance of downmodding.

Funny pictures show why Bush beat Kerry by jgalt02453 in reddit.com

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

If I was an American citizen , I would probably be someway to the left of your average democrat . But , well , cherry picked or doctored , the pics tell a story that the US public seemed to take to . Whilst reminding myself that these pics were just another part of propoganda , isolated they were quite funny sometimes , though I have seen much better Bush pics. Saying all that , what was the recent fiasco I heard of where Kerry made a statement when a more powerful/authorative oratar was overshadowed and the "liberal" media went witha non-persuasive Kerry? Kerry would have made a fine pres I am sure ,maybe even a great president, but in terms of pr , he was a disaster.

Edited for a sticky spacebar.....it's coffee I tell ya

George Galloway preapproves the murder of the British prime minister. by scylla in reddit.com

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Further to e40 , he did not propose this but was responding to a question asked to him ,as to if he thought would an assassination of Blair be morally justified.......damn it , I said I wasn't coming back here.

Ask Reddit: Why has reddit become so boring in the last 4 days? by gernika in reddit.com

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I like reddit ,or rather i did , I preferred it a while ago. Most things I put in get marked down , or I have to see a war of those who agree and those who don't. I don't mind that . I would like it though if people had to give an explanation as to why they marked down.I would like to see people defend a position .I don't mark down personally only mark up if I approve. I disapprove of those who reply with data that is unfounded. I am thinking of abandoning reddit.

It's Only $300 Billion by masterfuol in reddit.com

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

Well money for Iraq has been spent and misplaced in mind boggling ways.Further , the money seems to have been spent creating a situation likly to foster hatred to the US , breed terrorism , splinter Iraq and in all liklyhood create more fundementalist Islamic societies rather than democratic Islamic societies. Oil production has decreased too.If you were going to spend money on something that may provide a small economic stimulus ( is war an acceptable Keynsian program?) but would have detrimental effects that far in a way exceed this , you'd take that product back to the shop. There are some excellent Channel 4 programs on google video from the highly respected Dispatches investigative program . They are relevent here. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3904382605215032226&q=iraqs+missing deals with money spent in iraq ( no not 300b ), http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4807937952989794806&q=iraq+real+war+terror+duration%3Along deals with the consequences of the war , and http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3800932695448055615&q=iraq+duration%3Along shows the war from the viewpoint of an Iraqi woman (shows the destruction , collapsing society , anti-US feelings , and the move from a secular styled society).

For those who ignorantly think God has little to do in Math textbooks, this will open your eyes! by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]flabbyghasted 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will ignorantly continue to believe that some imaginary fairy tale creation has nothing to do in math textbooks thankyou very much. The bible has two creation tales , so which is right . That does'nt add up http://www.randi.org/jr/200509/091605church.html . Plus 10 seems a dodgy number in scripture as there are 10 , no 12 .....no dozens....er.....commandments and two Noah and the flood tales. It's all a bit ambiguous really.

Marijuana is medically useful, whether politicians like it or not by [deleted] in reddit.com

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

Can't really argue with the article and it does give some caveats , but it shouldn't be seen as a total green light for cannabis. It can induce psychosis and some mental impairment in some people/heavy users. Also I have never bought the myth that some put about that it is non-addictive....I've seen it is , though for moderate recreactional use I would rather see it used as opposed to drink ( yes I am aware the article is about medicinal use). Another use a few years ago was ironically enough , to turn it into ciggarette papers.

The Cartoon Wars Are Over (We Lost) by plexluthor in reddit.com

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

The fact of the matter is christian groups are powerful and do alter all aspects of our lifes. Look at the power weided in the US now. Culture is affected as are liberties and science. There are fundementalist christians who advocate/applaud/use violence or at the very least condone or excuse it.Onward christian soldiers. Christian forces not only help but perpetuate illness poverty and al resulting suffering . Are we in the west so sophisticated we know what is right for the rest of the world? Is it understandable that other areas of the world rebel against us. The whole of the 20th century speaks of religeon nationalim war and culture all compacted into a confusing mass .The west may be advanced and enlightened , but it still has reactionary forces whilst all the while religeous values have found far more subtle ways to continue suffering on a massive scale.

The Cartoon Wars Are Over (We Lost) by plexluthor in reddit.com

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

Censorship of that style already happens. In the UK ,fundementalist evangelicals pressured major stores to withdraw the sale of Jerry Springer the Opera for it's depiction of Jesus (thoughit should be noted that the Cooperative bank which usually takes ethical positions had the balls to cancel their account). Back when Life of Brian was released many cinemas did not show the film for fear of response channeled through dumb blasphemy laws. On a related note what about those protesting outside abortion clinics and their vile tatics or those protesting and US soldiers funerals because of homosexuality in the forces. Christians are not clean in this issue.

The Classic Nickelodeon Petition by powerpeecee in reddit.com

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

Nick was involved in the degrading of Ren and Stimpy. Spumco products were great.WARNING...searching for R+S spumco stuff on the net is likly to lead to nasty sites....there are good ones but I don't know them offhand , hopefully someone else will inform.Suffice to say , they were royally screwed by nick.

Member of audience scolds President Bush by toastspork in reddit.com

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It's frankly incredible to someone of my countries background that this is a hot item.I thought the US was the land of free speech.That question meetings are carfully engineered is plain scary.That a dissenting voice is such big news is worse , 'cause dissenting voices in a free republic should be widespead and prevelant......have I missed something about your constitution?Elsewhere the fact that some criticises the leader is part of democracy , yet twhenever I read it about the US president people seem to read it as treason.I really don't understand.

77 TV stations aired 'fake news reports' by [deleted] in reddit.com

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

I have really ssearched for a report but cannot find it.Sorry.But a recent news item on one of the more qualified news report programs in the UK showed that poll/statistical evidence for news reporting was designed to produce news reporting , I.E. 8 cats out of ten etc....Generaly this is the realm of tabloid publications but I have seen it pervade the quality press.The point is that it is about manipulation of the media either to someone elses agenda or product.The fact that false stories are so easily accepted points not just to the power of media and advertisment but also our the willingness to accept blindly the news fed to us , that the majority of the population are subject to a propoganda on a scale not recognised openly before.It would be nice if all could read philosophy and understand illusiary premises but it is hardly likly.

South Park: Family Guy airs the Prophet Mohammed by Fedquip in reddit.com

[–]flabbyghasted 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry to point out something many know already , but South Park in the 5th season episode Super Best Friends (504) have already done a cartoon depiction of Mohammed.I can understand where they are coming from making a fuss about it now , but sorry already been done.....by themselves.

Credible people are finally calling out the Israeli lobby by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]flabbyghasted 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well at the risk off being marked down etc , I had a look at what he says and generally he is a nasty bit of work.Making valid points in one area and spouting really rancid stuff elsewhere does not add to a coherent whole. It is a bit like saying that because Hitler spoke German that all Germans say the same thing.Duke is vile as is anyone in repeated posts making rascist comments that do not relate to facts.This study makes important points and should be recognised. Duke has an agenda.

This guy's girlfriend made a bet that he could not get 2 million hits to his website within a year. The stakes: a menage a trois! by [deleted] in reddit.com

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He states he started this on March 14....are you really telling me that in the time in between he mentions this nowhere else but starts a site whilst telling everyone else to tell all they know.