88Comrade2000 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Well, those Republicans are at again. The first of 2 debates in Florida, today and on 9/22. Why would CNN sponsor a debate with the Tea Party. Republidiots picked a night with 2 football games; not smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Well, those Republicans are at again. The first of 2 debates in Florida, today and on 9/22.Why would CNN sponsor a debate with the Tea Party. Republidiots picked a night with 2 football games; not smart. BWahahahahaha. Republiots? Whoaaaaaaa, classic!!!!!! ---------- Post added September-12th-2011 at 10:36 AM ---------- I think the debate will be alot more red meat than the last. It's up against football so I think only the die hard GOPers will be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 It's up against football so I think only the die hard GOPers will be watching. Plus it's back to school night. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Plus it's back to school night. Seriously. there's a joke there about tea partiers, but it's just too easy. So I'll pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I look forward to reading the bits afterwards... the ummm "red meat" that they'll throw to their dogs. It's always interesting to see the depths of idiocy that the "Republidiots" are willing to descend in public Though I sincerely hope Romney has a good showing, I'm starting to feel sorry for the guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Direction Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 It sure sounds like Perry is going to double down on his Social Security argument. I suspect this will gain him even more street cred with the right. From his Op-Ed in the USAToday: http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/story/2011-09-11/Rick-Perry-Social-Security/50362610/1 Rick Perry: I am going to be honest with the American people The first step to fixing a problem is honestly admitting there is a problem. ... As I said at the Reagan Library recently, Social Security benefits for current recipients and those nearing retirement must be protected. For younger workers, we must consider reforms to make Social Security financially viable. These are the hard facts: Social Security's unfunded liability is calculated in the trillions of dollars. Last year, annual Social Security outlays exceeded annual revenues for the first time since 1983. The Congressional Budget Office projects that outlays will be roughly 5% greater than revenues over the next five years, worsening as more and more Baby Boomers retire. By 2037, retirees will only get roughly 76 cents back for every dollar that is put into Social Security unless reforms are implemented. Imagine how long a traditional retirement or investment plan could survive if it projected investors would lose 24% of their money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 there's a joke there about tea partiers, but it's just too easy. So I'll pass Here's an interesting tangent. I'll be visiting my son's AP teachers for Physics, Calc and Computer Science as part of our back to school night. My son indicated that natural born citizens were in the minority in any of these classes (he's not one). Given we live in very affluent suburbia where immigrants represent perhaps 10% of the population, what does this suggest about immigration policy if we want America to be a technology leader? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I look forward to reading the bits afterwards... the ummm "red meat" that they'll throw to their dogs. It's always interesting to see the depths of idiocy that the "Republidiots" are willing to descend in publicThough I sincerely hope Romney has a good showing, I'm starting to feel sorry for the guy BWAHAHAHA. There it is again!!! Republiots, idiocy. Man you guys are on fire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Here's an interesting tangent. I'll be visiting my son's AP teachers for Physics, Calc and Computer Science as part of our back to school night. My son indicated that natural born citizens were in the minority in any of these classes (he's not one). Given we live in very affluent suburbia where immigrants represent perhaps 10% of the population, what does this suggest about immigration policy if we want America to be a technology leader? It clearly suggests we need a presidential candidate who throws around phrases such as "buncha them scientists tellin' us what to do" and "we need to teach creationism in science class" Lead the way, o' fearless tea partiers. lead the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Here's an interesting tangent. I'll be visiting my son's AP teachers for Physics, Calc and Computer Science as part of our back to school night. My son indicated that natural born citizens were in the minority in any of these classes (he's not one). Given we live in very affluent suburbia where immigrants represent perhaps 10% of the population, what does this suggest about immigration policy if we want America to be a technology leader? Less about immigration policy and more about American parenting....imo I've noticed it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 BWAHAHAHA. There it is again!!! Republiots, idiocy. Man you guys are on fire! glad you noticed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Less about immigration policy and more about American parenting....imoI've noticed it as well Good luck fixing American parenting. Admitting a few hundred thousand more engineers and scientists after they've got their professional and postgraduate education seems like a pretty good deal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Good luck fixing American parenting. Admitting a few hundred thousand more engineers and scientists after they've got their professional and postgraduate education seems like a pretty good deal to me. Always room for talent and money ,I doubt that will ever change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Always room for talent and money ,I doubt that will ever change. There should be room for talent when we have a great shortage, but that's absolutely not current policy. Too many of the limited stock of technology work visas are soaked up by outsourcing companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 why is it so hard to act like adults when it comes to politics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Too many of the limited stock of technology work visas are soaked up by outsourcing companies. Those they bring in aren't educated and skilled? Money alone is enough apparently http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/03/business/la-fi-easy-visa-20110904 In U.S. visa program, money talks The little-known federal EB-5 visa program lets would-be immigrants invest their way into the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadium-Armory Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'm not surprised that children of parents who underestimate the worth of math and science, don't do well in math and science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Plus it's back to school night. Seriously. Back to school night? Is that what they are calling bath night at the workhouse these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 @ ktumulty: Pre-game warm-up guy is coaching the audience to applaud. Have never seen that at a debate. #CNNTeaParty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Redskin Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 So, apparently, when Ron Paul was asked whether a coma patient without insurance should be allowed to die, a member of the audience shouted, "YES!" Pure awesomeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 You got a problem with letting people die? I think this debate has better content than the Politico one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 So, apparently, when Ron Paul was asked whether a coma patient without insurance should be allowed to die, a member of the audience shouted, "YES!" Pure awesomeness. It was more than one person. And nice spin twa. They were talking about a 30 year old without insurance, not a suffering 80 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 And? I think the immigration discussion is amusing....how many of them have really dealt with illegal immigration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Redskin Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 You got a problem with letting people die? It depends on the situation. I certainly have serious reservations about pulling the plug on someone just because they don't have healthcare insurance, and I would like to think that every reasonable person would agree with me. Perhaps a reasonable person could make the case that, under certain circumstances, pulling the plug is the right thing to do, but I cannot imagine a reasonable person acting like it's a "no-brainer." The members of the audience who said "YES!" sure sounded like they think it's a no-brainer ... which says quite a bit about their reasonableness. Same deal with the audience members who loudly cheered when Perry was asked about the executions in Texas. I firmly believe some people deserve, in Perry's words, "the ultimate justice." However, it's incredibly callous and immature to cheer the deaths like your football team just scored the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 So you wish to critique the audience instead of the debate participants? seems a waste of time and a bit snobbish...but I'm game personally I liked Paul's answer there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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