Do You Like Dubya?, or, Hindsight is 20/20 - Page 2

Shawnee123 · 02-22-2008, 02:00 PM

I see what you're saying now.

I was thinking of it as an overall feeling about him or what he's done. I probably do shut out any positives because of my general dislike of him.

Damn eggs!

Elspode · 02-22-2008, 08:04 PM

Sometimes, the most malformed threads and polls result in the most interesting commentary.

Carry on, please.

For the record, *I* think that our cardiac deficient VP has had his hand up Dubya's ass for eight years, making his mouth move. Think about it...when have we *ever* had a VP that was less visible, less out there in the public eye? Why is he even there?

Surely his primary job description wasn't "lodge some shotgun pellets in your hunting buddy's ass?" Or face.

skysidhe · 03-02-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

For the record, *I* think that our cardiac deficient VP has had his hand up Dubya's ass for eight years, making his mouth move. Think about it...when have we *ever* had a VP that was less visible, less out there in the public eye? Why is he even there?

A few months back I saw a Frontline story on Cheney. I found out that the shows are available online for anyone to see.

There is the 'Dark Side 2006' online video and 'Cheney's Law 2007' among others regarding this administration. I think it was Cheney's law I watched with my mouth hanging open.

FRONTLINE ONLINE VIDEOS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/view/

Aliantha · 02-22-2008, 08:09 PM

I like popcorn...although maybe I shouldn't vote in this poll...being unAmerican and all...

Elspode · 02-22-2008, 08:12 PM

Are you NON-American or UN-American?

I mean, I like Australia and all...

Aliantha · 02-22-2008, 08:14 PM

I'm probably both NON and UN. Even if I were a US citizen, some here would call me UN because of the political views I hold.

Giant Salamander · 02-22-2008, 08:37 PM

Personally, I think nationalism should be done away with, even if it takes 1000 years. Of course, we don't want people like Dubya running the world, and breaking it to shit all over again...

Glad that was clear somehow Shawnee.
(completely off topic, your quote = my favorite Paula Cole song by far - nice and raw, heh)

richlevy · 02-23-2008, 06:03 PM

GW will be the only president in US history whose presidential library is comprised entirely of pop-up books.

spudcon · 04-04-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by richlevy

GW will be the only president in US history whose presidential library is comprised entirely of pop-up books.

Sorry, Clinton beat him to it.

smoothmoniker · 02-23-2008, 07:51 PM

His legacy will be, 100%, based on how the Middle East looks in 50 years. Everything else will be a footnote.

richlevy · 02-23-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothmoniker

His legacy will be, 100%, based on how the Middle East looks in 50 years. Everything else will be a footnote.

That would be the equivalent of Roosevelt taking credit for the 1980's boom. "Reagan did that? Ha! It was my New Deal that made it possible."

It was Carter who forged one of the only lasting Middle East peace accords in the 20th century.

I might give him partial credit for anything in the next 10 years, if someone can point to a link, but if peace breaks out in the next 50 years it will probably have more to do with the next 6-12 US Presidents.

lookout123 · 02-25-2008, 12:49 PM

if the middle east is stable in the next 10 years and stays that way for 50 years it will be his legacy.

HungLikeJesus · 02-26-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by richlevy

...

It was Carter who forged one of the only lasting Middle East peace accords in the 20th century.

...

What does "one of the only" mean?

richlevy · 03-02-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

What does "one of the only" mean?

Meaning that the US wasn't the only western country mucking about in the Middle East, and that other treaties were written an adhered to for decades. Israel and Egypt haven't shot at each other in the 30 years since the Camp David Peace Accords, which is a pretty good stretch for the region.

HungLikeJesus · 03-03-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by richlevy

Meaning that the US wasn't the only western country mucking about in the Middle East, and that other treaties were written an adhered to for decades. Israel and Egypt haven't shot at each other in the 30 years since the Camp David Peace Accords, which is a pretty good stretch for the region.

Sorry rich, I was being pedantic. I meant, literally, "What does 'one of the only' mean?" To me, it's a phrase that doesn't make sense, similar to 'try and do,' or 'try and anything.' These should be 'try to,' and the first phrase should be 'the only one,' or 'one of the few.'

Carry on.

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02-22-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Sometimes, the most malformed threads and polls result in the most interesting commentary. Carry on, please. For the record, I think that our cardiac deficient VP has had his hand up Dubya's ass for eight years, making his mouth move. Think about it...when have we ever had a VP that was less visible, less out there in the public eye? Why is he even there? Surely his primary job description wasn't "lodge some shotgun pellets in your hunting buddy's ass?" Or face. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

02-22-2008, 08:09 PM	#4
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I like popcorn...although maybe I shouldn't vote in this poll...being unAmerican and all... __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-22-2008, 08:12 PM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Are you NON-American or UN-American? I mean, I like Australia and all... __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

02-22-2008, 08:14 PM	#6
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I'm probably both NON and UN. Even if I were a US citizen, some here would call me UN because of the political views I hold. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-22-2008, 02:00 PM	#1
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I see what you're saying now. I was thinking of it as an overall feeling about him or what he's done. I probably do shut out any positives because of my general dislike of him. Damn eggs!

02-22-2008, 08:37 PM	#7
Giant Salamander Deity of Dogs Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 114	Personally, I think nationalism should be done away with, even if it takes 1000 years. Of course, we don't want people like Dubya running the world, and breaking it to shit all over again... Glad that was clear somehow Shawnee. (completely off topic, your quote = my favorite Paula Cole song by far - nice and raw, heh) __________________ random artstuff

02-23-2008, 06:03 PM	#8
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	GW will be the only president in US history whose presidential library is comprised entirely of pop-up books. __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

02-23-2008, 07:51 PM	#10
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	His legacy will be, 100%, based on how the Middle East looks in 50 years. Everything else will be a footnote. __________________ to live and die in LA

02-25-2008, 12:49 PM	#12
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	if the middle east is stable in the next 10 years and stays that way for 50 years it will be his legacy. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

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