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Wed 09/28/11 05:57 PM
your leaving out the other NUMEROUS attacks during the Clinton Presidency like McVey and the Oklahoma City bombings.


1993 - The first World Trade Center bombing
1995 - Attempted crashing of plane on White House
1995 - Oklahoma City bombing
1996 - Khobar Towers bombing - Saudi Arabia
1998 - U.S. Embassy bombings Kenya/Tanzania
2000 - USS Cole Bombing - Yemen

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Wed 09/28/11 05:09 PM
If we had a Regan or Bush in office they wouldn't try, they might think about it, but they wouldn't do it!

When we had Ray-gun, we had the bombing of Pan Am 103, the bombing of a favorite American GI discotheque in West Germany, the hijacking of the Achille Lauro, the hijacking of TWA 847, Hijacking of Kuwait Airlines 221, the bombing of US embassy in Beirut, The kidnapping of CIA Staion Chief Buckley in Lebanon, the bombing of the American Embasy in Kuwait and the bombing of the Marine barrackes in Lebanon. That's eleven. There were 6 terrorist attacks under Clinton.

I shouldn't have to remind anybody what happened with W as President.

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Wed 09/28/11 02:42 PM
BOSTON – A 26-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested and accused of plotting to destroy the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol with large remote-controlled aircraft filled with explosives.

Read more: http://www.FOXNEWS.com/politics/2011/09/28/massachusetts-man-arrested-in-plot-to-destroy-pentagon-us-capitol/#ixzz1ZHKM6MNc


. . . and President Obama's Department of Homeland Security keeps busting them before they do any harm.

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Wed 09/28/11 11:52 AM
you libs never missed chance to poke at bush on his stupidity,

Yes, that's true. So, what's your point?
now obama is being just as dumb

I hardly think so. but you are certainly entitled to that opinion.

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Wed 09/28/11 11:48 AM
Edited by artlo on Wed 09/28/11 11:49 AM
As usual, a more detailed study is needed to understand issues like this. I had to do some reading.
Although the Constitution states that "the investigation of individuals’ beliefs is forbidden" and that "no one may be molested or taken to task simply for holding a certain belief,"[3] the adherents of religions not specifically protected under the Constitution do not enjoy freedom of activity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_religion_in_Iran
Presumably, Christianity is not specifically protected in Iran's Constitution.

This bears a remarkable similarity to the right -wing philosophy of the "origionalists", who tell us that Congressional power not specifically enumerated in our Constitution do not apply to the Congress.

See, we all learned something that we didn't know before.

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Wed 09/28/11 11:15 AM
It's not even a law in Iran AND not if it violates any human rights laws.


It's NOT!? Your own report says the Irani courts upheld it. Sounds pretty legal to me.

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Wed 09/28/11 11:09 AM
I'm afraid I missed where the President has something to be embarrassed about.

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Wed 09/28/11 10:20 AM
An Iranian pastor who has refused to recant his Christian faith faces execution as early as Wednesday after his sentence was upheld by an Iranian court.


Read more: http://www.FOXNEWS.com/world/2011/09/28/iranian-pastor-faces-execution-for-refusing-to-recant-christian-faith/#ixzz1ZGhKBWq5


I think Iran gets to have any laws that it wants.

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Wed 09/28/11 09:44 AM
My friend was in NY and went by there and said there was almost no people lol


Your friend doesnt's seem to see too good.

http://www.zimbio.com/Occupy+Wall+Street/articles/1eKECwNOMJA/Occupy+Wall+Street+Protests+Video

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Wed 09/28/11 09:18 AM
The protest has been under way for eleven days now. Still hardly a peep from the Corporate media, but things are happening. The protest is slowly growing in a fitting way, by a coelescence of various aggrieved parties. Yesterday, it was 700 airline pilots protesting a merger between Continental and United Airlines and the resulting degradation of work conditions for pilots. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2042680/Wall-Street-Protests-Continental-United-Airlines-pilots-fed-bosses.html

Not big enough news for MSM. Perhaps if a dozen or so Tea Partiers showed up, but Dick Army doesn't seem to be comping those people with bus tickets these days.

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Wed 09/28/11 08:01 AM
Edited by artlo on Wed 09/28/11 08:06 AM
First they whine about lack of transparency, then we get junk like this. Remember how they kicked and screamed and pounded their little fists because they didn't get a chance to see Bin Laden's body? Now . . .
(CBS News) U.S. officials say the stockpile of material Navy SEALs seized from Osama bin Laden's compound in early May is paying off.
CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate said on "The Early Show" the trove of information has revealed al Qaeda is "weaker than we had perhaps thought."

According to two U.S. officials who spoke to the press on the condition of anonymity, the CIA-led team of data analysts, cyber experts and translators is "95 percent done" decrypting and translating the material collected from a journal, computers, hard drives and thumb drives. Those officials say they expect the job to be finished by the middle of the month.

Special Section: The Killing of Osama bin Laden
The Killing of Osama bin Laden: The story in pictures

As for what the U.S. has learned, Zarate said counter-terrorism efforts have been stepped up, and there are "internal divisions we can play on" going forward.

According to U.S. officials cited in an Associated Press report, the information at the political compound showed a type of office politics, with various members of the hierarchy weighing in and sometimes back-stabbing each other in attempts to vie for the bin Laden's attention and work the system.

Sources: CIA "95% done" reading bin Laden files

And now, with their leader gone, Zarate told co-anchor Erica Hill, "American officials want to break the back of al Qaeda leadership at a moment where they're very weak."

In fact, Zarate said, a recent video of al Qaeda's longtime No. 2, Ayman al-Zawahri, may be an indication of that weakness. In the message, al-Zawahri does not profess to be the new leader of the movement.

Zarate called the absence of a takeover "quite significant."

"The fact that Ayman al-Zawahri has not been named the new leader of al Qaeda suggests that there are internal divisions within al Qaeda leadership and movement," Zarate explained. "Zawahri is not necessarily well-liked, not charismatic. Bin Laden was the founder, the glue of this movement. And the fact that you haven't seen a new leader emerge really does suggest that there are internal fissures and friction within the al Qaeda leadership."

However, it's not only the lack of what Zawahri says, but what he does say that indicates a fragility of the al Qaeda effort in the world. The terrorist organization's No. 2 eulogizes bin Laden and promises a reprisal for his death.

However, while Zawahri says America should still be terrified, Zarate said he's also using the video message to try and "buck up" remaining followers.

"He is ... trying to build up the morale of the al Qaeda faithful," Zarate said. "The loss of bin Laden was a huge blow to the movement."

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/09/earlyshow/main20070262.shtml

There must be some reason that the CIA didn't classify this information. Maybe they have greater wisdom than a message-board poster. They seem to know what they're doing, judging from results.

Now, if you want to complain about foolish disclosure, how many people died from the disclosure of Valerie Plame's cover by the Vice-President's office?

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Wed 09/28/11 06:58 AM
And now, for something a little different, Addictinginformation.com has put together a list of accomplishments of the other side. Actions blocked with the filibuster and actions attempted:


Here’s just a short list of some of the bills that Republicans have blocked, or attempted to block, since Obama became President:

Tax on Companies that ship jobs overseas- A bill that would have eliminated a tax break that companies get when they ship jobs overseas. Republicans blocked this, allowing companies to keep the tax break they receive when they ship jobs to other countries.

Political Ad disclosure bill- Would have required all donors to political campaigns to reveal themselves. Republicans blocked this, not once but twice.

Subpoena Power for the Committee investigating the BP Oil Spill – Give subpoena power to the independent committee responsible for investigating BP’s roll in the oil spill. Republicans attempted to block this.

The Small Business Jobs Act -would give LOCAL, community banks access to billions of dollars to loan to small businesses. Republicans blocked this, then attempted to block it a second time and failed.

The DREAM Act- Gives immigrant youth who were brought here as children a path to citizenship by earning a college degree or serving the military for 2 years. Republicans blocked this.

Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”- Would have repealed the law that forces gay and lesbian services members to lie about their sexuality and gives the military the right to discharge soldiers based on their sexuality. Republicans blocked this many times and Democrats were finally able to pass it with the support of just 2 Republicans.





From Crooks and Liars - When John McCain led the filibuster of the Defense Appropriations Act yesterday, he blocked far more than the DREAM Act and repeal of DADT. Here are just a few of the other blocked provisions, courtesy of Mother Jones.

No permanent military bases in Afghanistan.
Report identifying hybrid or electric propulsion systems and other fuel-saving technologies for incorporation into tactical motor vehicles.
Protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation.
Improvements to Department of Defense domestic violence programs.
Department of Defense recognition of spouses of members of the Armed Forces.
Department of Defense recognition of children of members of the Armed Forces.
Enhancements to the Troops-to-Teachers Program.
Fiscal year 2011 increase in military basic pay.
Improving aural protection for members of the Armed Forces.
Comprehensive policy on neurocognitive assessment by the military health care system.
Authority to make excess nonlethal supplies available for domestic emergency assistance.
And those were just some of the progressive provisions. On the conservative side, there are these, and more:

Prohibition on the use of funds for the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Prohibition on the use of funds to modify or construct facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Prohibition on use of funds to give Miranda warnings to Al Qaeda terrorists.
And here’s the bills that Republicans had blocked when we compiled our first list;

Senator Franken’s Anti-Rape Amendment to the Defense Appropriations Bill – Makes it so that women raped overseas while working for foreign contractors have the right to have their case heard in an American court instead of having their case mediated by the company they work for. Only Republican men voted against this, but it passed.

Benefits for Homeless Veterans- Would have expanded benefits to homeless veterans and homeless veterans with children. Republicans blocked this.

Affordable Health Care For America Act- Prevents insurance companies from discriminating against you on the basis of “pre-existing conditions”. Requires that insurance companies spend 85 cents of every dollar that you pay on your actual health care. Limits health insurance companies profit margins. Republicans blocked this for months before it finally passed and have vowed to repeal it if they are elected.

Health Care for the 9/11 First Responders who got sick from being at Ground Zero- Would provide billions of dollars in health care to help the 9/11 First Responders who were at Ground Zero on 9/11 and are now sick because of it. Republicans blocked this.

The Jobs Bill- Offsets the payroll tax for 1 year for companies that hire new employees, or people receiving unemployment insurance. Also gives other tax incentives to companies hiring new employees. Republicans attempted to block this.

Wall Street Reform- Puts stricter regulations on the banks, preventing them from becoming “too big to fail”. Curbs reckless spending practices that caused the banking crisis. Republicans attempted to block this.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act- Pumped billions of dollars into state and local Governments to prevent us from sinking into a second Great Depression. Republicans opposed this but now want to take credit for the parts of it that we know are successful.

Oil Spill Liability- Raises the liability on what companies can be made to pay to clean up after an oil spill. Republicans blocked this.

Immigration Reform- Republican suggested comprehensive immigration reform until Obama supported it. Now they’re rabidly opposed to it and even voted against their own legislation. Republicans blocked this.

Unemployment extension bill HR-4213- Would provide additional aid to the millions of Americans still on unemployment who are just trying to support themselves and their families. Republicans blocked this bill for 8 weeks before it finally passed. Republicans blocked this for 8 weeks before it finally passed.

Fair Pay Act of 2009- Also called the Lily Ledbetter bill. Requires that women receive equal compensation to men for doing the same work. Republicans attempted to block this.

The next time someone tells you that the Republicans care about the American people just give them this list of all the bill Republicans wanted to fail.

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2011/01/03/bills-republicans-have-blocked/

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Tue 09/27/11 08:03 PM
publically it was closed to probably get Osama to let his guard down.


Ah, this crafty Bushies.

This isn't what Michael Scheuer said, "Michael Scheuer, a former senior C.I.A. official who was the first head of the unit, said the move reflected a view within the agency that Mr. bin Laden was no longer the threat he once was.

Mr. Scheuer said that view was mistaken.". The President doesn't seem to have had much of a role in the direction the CIA was taking.http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/04/washington/04intel.html?hp&ex=1152072000&en=5ced05aa2a8d9b76&ei=5094&partner=homepage In fact, the unit was formed 10 years earlier, under Bill Clinton, whose Administration tried to warn the Bush State Department that they would be spending most of their time keeping tabs on Bin Laden. The warning didn't take.

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Tue 09/27/11 07:54 PM
Being they are the higest rated and most trusted News source according to LIBERAL polling companies


Sorry, no cigar. PBS gets that slot. Of course, Fox news is most trusted by 67% of Republicans. We expect that.
Being they are the higest rated and most trusted News source according to LIBERAL polling companies

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Tue 09/27/11 06:59 PM
fox news is just like any other news
laugh laugh laugh That doesn't even pass the giggle test.

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Tue 09/27/11 06:49 PM
President Bush and his people also had the experience needed to realize the way to find Bin Laden was through his couriers

I just can't figure out why the President disbanded the CIA unit that was searching for Bin Laden in 2006. We still have no record of any useful information coming out of those black sites and torture sessions. Just the word of people who never told the truth about anything.

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Tue 09/27/11 06:44 PM
If I wanted a steady diet of Faux News, I would watch it on TV.

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Tue 09/27/11 06:41 PM
These arguments about defendants are completely beside the point. It is refreshing that people want to see guilty people avoid jail time. Sound just like bleeding heart liberals.

The only point here is that Judges shouldn't be violating the Constitution. That just goes in one ear and out the other.

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Tue 09/27/11 08:25 AM
I find number 26 to be kind of BS. So if a guy does violent crime to me its less of a crime because I am straight? Where is equality under the law?


I think that really completely misses the point. By making it a federal crime, it imposes equality under the law. It no longer depends on what state you are in. It makes lynching, for instance, just as much of a crime in Mississippi as in Washington.

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Tue 09/27/11 12:01 AM
An honors student in Fort Worth, TX, was sent to the principal’s office and punished for telling a classmate that he believes homosexuality is wrong.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/22/texas-school-punishes-boy-for-opposing-homosexuality/#ixzz1YjlgEkeY

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