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2012-09-27, 17:43 | Link #782 | |
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2012-09-27, 19:12 | Link #783 |
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Billionaire Soros pledges $1.5 million to Democratic "Super PACs"
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/...88Q1RU20120927 Good thing than not all 1% want Romney at the White House.
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2012-09-27, 19:52 | Link #784 | |
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Frankly, I wish all the billionaires would shut up and just cast their ONE vote like everyone else. But we have to get rid of that bullshit notion that $$=speech.
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2012-09-27, 20:04 | Link #785 |
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I agree. If you're against the Citizens United decision and the general notion that $$= speech, you cannot be OK with what George Soros is doing, even if you're as liberal as him. Unless you don't mind being a hypocrite. I recall house minority leader Nancy Pelosi appearing on Rachel Maddow and proudly claiming that there should be a constitutional amendment to ban CU. Somehow I doubt she's waving her hands in despair when things like this happen.
As a matter of principle, we shouldn't allow the super rich to decide the direction of the country, regardless of their political affiliations. Besides I doubt there are enough "nice" billionaires like Soros and Oprah to fight against the real nasty ones. Last edited by sikvod00; 2012-09-27 at 20:17. |
2012-09-27, 22:18 | Link #788 | |
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2) Jacobinism isn't exactly modern either. And yes, monarchy and religion can live side by side and even synthesize with democracy and liberal secularism. 3) Jordan is definitely an example of a better Arab country. Hashemites came from Hejaz, that part of Arabian peninsula where Mecca is located. Its strategic location, which connects them to Middle East's major urban centers. has granted them the tradition of better political sophistication compared to those that originate from the deep deserts of Nejd like the Saudis, which are now regretting their contract with Iblis. (Yes, many in the Saudi clan are now regretting their alliance with Wahabbist ulemas. The current Saudi king is actually a reformist [if still a willing autocrat], and his recent declaration for expanding women's suffrage proved to be quite a far leap for Saudi standard)
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2012-09-27, 23:54 | Link #789 |
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Oh, so saying I'm not fond of most Islamic political leaders, especially monarchs, makes me racist?
Sure, label me whatever you want, pal. It has nothing to do with Islam, nor do I have beef with the people of the religion. It's got everything to do with running a country with religious doctrine. Islam not excluded. I don't think you even know what racism means.
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2012-09-28, 00:11 | Link #790 |
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I don't think it's wise to involve oneself in any political thread without the patience to read others' posts thoroughly.
I'm just saying you're overestimating how much of medievalist or dickish (or both?) muslim leaders are on average.
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2012-09-28, 00:13 | Link #791 | |
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2012-09-28, 00:16 | Link #792 | |
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Furthermore, that was not anti-religion. It was specifically talking about a sterotype which can fall into racism within a broad category. |
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2012-09-28, 00:20 | Link #793 | ||
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I find many of these monarchs to be brash about their reactions, you did not read that wrong at all. It has nothing to do with their race, it has everything to do with their position and beliefs. (and political agendas, I'm sure) So if I say I dislike Christian Politicians such as Santorium for their backward beliefs, does that make me a racist? Because I do. If that labels me a racist, then so be it. Quote:
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2012-09-28, 00:21 | Link #794 |
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As I said, you could have written things a bit differently and escaped possible misunderstandings. However.....
Monarchs are not religious leaders but leaders who happen to be Muslims. How does your statement match up with your original? |
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Monarchism = backwards (in my opinion... seeing from a democratic rat that I am) Politics based on religion = backwards double backwards! Get it? Two different backwards concept, added together for even more backwardsness.
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2012-09-28, 00:42 | Link #798 |
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Back on topic: This -- vote suppression, a few votes here and there, challenge legitimate voters ("guilty til proven innocent"), flip a key district, and the whole state's electoral votes, $profit$.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationwo...0,811761.story
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