Let's Make Something Up!

Reality based world. (4.00 / 2)

The more I read from the republicans both here in NH and throughout the country the more I come to understand that reality is something that they don't understand.  It could have something to do with the fact that they have no answers.

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by: mevansnh @ Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 16:12:53 PM CDT

New rule (0.00 / 0)

Words don't have to mean anything to the rest of us, as long as those who are in the loop know the code.  "Judicial activism" is simply code.  

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by: Lucy Edwards @ Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 17:36:17 PM CDT

One of the reasons I dislike Manchester's politics (0.00 / 0)

is the eagerness with which supposed public servants, from the cops appearing in Ayotte commercials to the school superintendent obliquely sliming Shea Porter, jump into party politics.

Though I'll admit I can probably come up with examples elsewhere in the state, too.

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by: elwood @ Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 18:59:56 PM CDT

right (0.00 / 0)

most places have NO coverage, Manchester has it,albeit badly, so one sees the small minded vie for the limelight.

for transparency sake ~I represent Union print shops

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by: JonnyBBad @ Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 20:59:13 PM CDT

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And, (0.00 / 0)

how come I never hear anybody calling it the "Queen City" anymore, like they did when I was a young'un?

Just an observation.

Republicans believe government is bad - then they get into office and prove it.

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by: GreyMike @ Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 21:55:23 PM CDT

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cuase it is now... (0.00 / 0)

Because the city has a new nickname: Viva ManchVegas!

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by: TimothyHorrigan @ Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 23:24:18 PM CDT

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Too many easy jokes (0.00 / 0)

"So, it's the Stone Cold Crazy, Under Pressure city of Fat Bottomed Girls where Another One Bites The Dust? Scandal!"  

Only the left protects anyone's rights.

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by: RealNRH @ Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 02:25:54 AM CDT

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Par for the course (0.00 / 0)

In more closely observing politics in the past few years I've basically come to accept that players on all sides will accuse others of the most criminal or unforgivably horrendous things without basis.  There is extremely little honor in it but it seems to be an essential part of the sausage-making that is the political process.

Sununu's mendacious insinuation of criminal activity on CSP's part is a good example.

...But I must admit to having found my counter-example somewhat foiled!  Which I'm happy about.  I was going to mention the incident where this very web site had published unfounded accusations of involvement by the NH Tea Party movement in White Supremacist activities.  When I last looked at that post all I'd seen is that Kathy had dropped a note in mentioning it wasn't entirely substantiated, which I was going to say kudos to her for; but now I see that since the time I last looked NH Citizen's Alliance appears to have officially retracted the accusation and Dean on the part of BH added a note to that effect to the top of the article!  Way to go, guys, for displaying a nice, shiny bit of honor and responsibility there!  It had depressed me a bit to see that on BH originally.

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by: Vis Unita Fortior @ Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 22:58:44 PM CDT

Let me try... (0.00 / 0)

Republicans want to cut Social Security benefits and raise the retirement age!

... Nope, they beat me to that one. House minority leader Boehner called for it today.

Republicans want to reduce regulations on offshore oil drilling in the middle of the worst environmental disaster in US history!

... Beat me to it again. Marco Rubio, Piyush Jindal, Sarah Failin', all called for less regulaton after the well collapsed. And Charlie Bass' good, good friend Barton famously apologized to BP for putting them through such a terribly undeserved hassle.

Republicans are so ashamed of their own stances they won't admit them to the media!

... Nope, got me again. Ken Buck in Colorado, Sharron Angle in Nevada, Rand Paul in Kentucky, Marco Rubio in Florida, and New Hampshire's own Kelly Ayotte have all realized that every time they admit their positions on nearly any issue, their poll numbers decline.

Republicans want to eliminate government-provided healthcare benefits! So long, VA (which Carol Shea-Porter has fought so hard and well for)! So long, Medicare and Medicaid!

... Wow, really, Maine? Idaho I understand, but Maine Republicans adopting the principle of eliminating government's role in healthcare?

Republicans save tax cuts for hedge fund managers and block unemployment claims during a national economic slump!

... Yup, there goes the Senate for you. Hopefully in January they'll refuse to adopt the historical Senate rules and take out the filibuster.

Republicans endorse treason in the form of armed insurrection against the United States!

... In addition to Rick Perry in Texas, there's also Angle's quote in Nevada about 'Second Amendment remedies' and the Alabama nutjob whose solution to Republican unpopularity is 'gather your armies.'

Republicans create gaping budget holes in state balance books across the country!

... Yup, all at once, blocking $112 billion in badly-needed aid to state governments this week, including a badly-needed $48 million to New Hampshire state government. Literally tens of thousands of jobs will be lost as a direct result of Republicans blocking this bill in the Senate.

It's getting pretty darn hard to come up with a false statement that's actually any worse than what Republicans are really doing lately! I'd make a joke about them starting something with North Korea, but I'd be afraid I'd immediately see headlines reading "Sarah Palin crosses border into North Korea, is captured, Republicans demand 'rescue invasion'".

Only the left protects anyone's rights.

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by: RealNRH @ Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 02:47:47 AM CDT