SarasotaSabre
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Do they teach phrases like that at right wing academy? And nothing you've written hasn't been a, how does that go, I got it, a classic right wing knee jerk response.
I think you meant to say "to blame Obama's failures on Bush", and I wasn't. But now that you mention it, do you really not think that what Obama inherited was a steaming pile. It's better now. We went through the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. It's better now. Read this board from during that time. It's better now.
I just don't understand why people choose to be miserable.
Should probably take this to the other thread.
you started the partisan phraseology nonsense. It's better now? OK keep smoking whatever it is you have.
I am a very happy person. Almost lost my life in Buffalo on 12/28/97 so I am forever grateful and always hopeful and optimistic. But go on and call me miserable. I get it; we're from opposite ends of the political spectrum so we won't agree on much. So I won't waste another minute of my day on this crap with you.
Have a great Friday - and I do mean that
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I actually didn't notice the typo and knew what you meant. I just find it to be hyperbolic garbage. And your memory must be really short to have forgotten that we just went through an economic armageddon during the last presidency. I'm guessing that was Obama's fault as well.
OK thanks for the garbage comment. No my memory is very sound, thank you very much. I am well aware of the debt/deficit accrued during Bush's presidency. Funny how you call my armageddon comment "hyperbolic garbage" but you then proceed to use it yourself. Classic liberal knee-jerk response to blame Bush's failures on Obama. More blanket statement accusations.
The federal debt has already grown more during Obama’s first six years than under all previous U.S. presidents combined, at least in nominal dollars with no adjustment for inflation. The debt owed to the public stands at about $13 trillion, an increase of 106 percent since Obama first took office.
Total debt, counting money the government owes to itself, stands at $18.1 trillion, up 70 percent.
http://www.factcheck.org/2015/01/obamas-numbers-january-2015-update/
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"impeding economic armageddon"
Boy, that sure sounds scary.
impending is the word I intended to write; and ignore the economic calamity if you wish.
I feel like most of what you just said he is denying are really just things you disagree with, ATL. He's not "denying" something if he firmly believes the opposite is true.
Fair enough, but I equated "denial" to a failure in upholding his duties as President ; i.e., does he "firmly believe" we don't have an illegal immigration problem?
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I'm not offended by your use of "this president." It's just a terminology that is exclusively used by those who don't like the president so, for me, it kind of invalidates most of what you're saying. It's like a "oh, I know where you're coming from" kind of thing.
You can disagree and hate him all you want. You can refer to him as "this president" but it just sets a certain tone in my head when I hear it. No need to use the typical "you're being too sensitive" stuff here. You can explain your reasoning without it. I wasn't and am not offended.
And yes, I'm wondering what it is you're saying he's denying.
Hoss, I understand you don't know me from Adam and I'm being sincere here....but for you to lump me in with everyone who uses a certain word which you think connotes hatred and invalidates everything in your mind I wrote is just plain unfair. It's another example of blanket generalizations and assumptions made toward me based upon a particular hot button you can't seem to look beyond. Do I disagree with Obama? Yes, frequently. Do I hate him? NO. I could easily say this assertion by you invalidates everything else you wrote, but unlike you, I can look beyond this unfortunate assumption on your part. To even suggest I disagree & hate him b/c I used a certain phrase is almost absurd, with all due respect; and I do respect you as a fellow fan & poster. You seem like a very smart guy and valuable contributor and I am truly disappointed this discussion has gone so sideways over (in my mind) an unintended word.
I think he is denying several things: the real threat of our border security & sovereignty, his predilection toward admitting higher risk refugees at a time when ISIS is planning on inflitrating our country by sabotaging the visa/refugee population, refusing to admit the root cause (by name) of extremist savagery done by a medieval interpretation of Islam (...and in so doing, for example, advancing the narrative of gun control as the main thrust of San Bernardino), minimizing our most urgent national concern by claiming the linkage of climate change, claiming mass shootings don't happen in other countries while attending said climate change conference in PARIS, FRANCE ( :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: , denying the folly of the Iranian nuclear "deal", denying our fiscal insolvency while ignoring our impeding economic armageddon, denying and refusing to enforce & uphold the laws of the land (which is his top job requirement along with protecting the American citizenry, denying we have an illegal immigration problem (which conveniently creates a permanent Democratic voting bloc - what a coincidence)**, denial & abuse of his position as Chief Executive by acting through executive fiat/overreach, often without Congressional approval, & wrongfully exiting the Iraq War to claim a successful end to that war, creating a huge vacuum to be filled by ISIS.
What you don't know about me is that I wanted the President to succeed but I can look at these failures pragmatically and not ideologically. I don't throw stones just because Obama is a Democrat. I critique his failures pragmatically (things which have not worked and made our country less safe and worse off. By the same token, I applaud him for trying to get something done with universal healthcare, but as a professional formerly in the healthcare IT space, numerous sectors of the healthcare industry have been decimated (including mine).
So, in closing, I don't hate Obama, I'm not a right-wing flamethrower or committed ideologue; at the end of the day I'm just a very concerned citizen.
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Rayzor called it. That save had to be made. Wonder if GMTM will explore a goalie if Lehner cannot return to form?
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He's not "THIS president" he's THE president. Small language quirk that has always annoyed me when it comes to the way people talk about our current leader.
And what are you saying he's denying?
Ok, whatever you like Hoss. Potato, potatoe. My use of "this President" was not meant to be disparaging in any way. If anything I was using the word as a point of distinction, as in "this specific President". IMHO you are a bit hypersensitive, but to each his own. I have noticed on this board that certain feathers get Ruffled when President Obama (there, is that OK?) is not accorded the proper reverence on a team hockey board, for Heaven's sake.
I could just as easily take issue with your description of "our current leader". Leader is not a description that comes to my mind when I hear the word used in conjunction with President Obama.
You really have to ask what he is denying?
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Not sure if this question belongs here or in the Presidential Politics thread - probably both:
Why is it that President Obama chooses to visit certain communities where a local tragedy has occurred (i.e. Charleston SC) but not others (i.e. San Bernardino)? Could it be that tricky word - OPTICS ?
Also found it amazing that Josh Earnest, when asked if Obama has any plans to visit SB, stated " it is not uncommon for the President to visit these communities touched so directly by an incident of gun violence." The narrative is so carefully crafted and obviously omits what this President is so consumed with denying.
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how about a Jack hattie to spark a W to cap off a great Sunday .....?
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There are people who are under the control of ISIS, and there are those who are under the influence of ISIS. They put stuff out there to appeal to people that feel isolated from their communities, drawing them in to be "part of something bigger." A lot of what ISIS seeks to do is to just influence them to be wannabees or copycats. Whether or not they are under the control or influence matters not to ISIS, as long as they can dupe some of them (such as the San Berdoo shooters) into carrying out violence in their name.
true, and ISIS has been actively encouraging vigilante one-offs to kill the infidels in their name, so the depth of formal connection may not matter anyway. (PASabrefan, addressing this to you too)
I did describe the use of the word as "loose," implying that it was on some level appropriate. "Connection" to me implies that they were working in concert with ISIS, being directed by ISIS, being funded by ISIS etc. Posting something on Facebook is pretty weak sauce, if that's the only evidence that ever shows up. I could go on some spree, then post my allegiance to Rick Jeanneret here. What kind of connection would that prove?
sorry, I did not interpret "very loose use" of the word "connection" as a tacit implication that it was on some level appropriate. My limited Jedi mind powers prevented me from reading your mind....)) I don't think the CCN was implying the Facebook post made the connection a fait accompli.
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I don't care who used it. It's not the right word -- yet.
Mrs. Nutjob swore her allegiance to ISIS just before the massacre via a Facebook post. If that's not a connection in your opinion, then so be it. I get it; you'd rather not go there yet. If you disagree with anyone using the term yet, including a broadcast/web news outlet, that's a strong stance.
Question: when do think it would be appropriate to use?
FYI, FBI now officially investigating this incident as an act of terrorism; important distinction from potential "workplace violence"
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That's a very loose use of the word connection.
Maybe you should issue your observation directly to the CNN Director of Web services, because it was CNN who used the word "connection". I simply re=stated what they had already published.
It's only 75 pt font, a headline taking up 1/3 of their home page.....)))
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ISIS connection to San Bernardino massacre - great
http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/04/us/san-bernardino-shooting/index.html
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That blames ISIS on everything and actually says nothing.
respectfully - I could not disagree more vociferously.
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Amazingly insightful & informative...
You want the simple one-sentence explanation for what caused ISIS?
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sorry, I hit an embedded page - here goes:
https://twitter.com/KarlreMarks/status/671689425739456512/photo/1
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Amazingly insightful & informative...
You want the simple one-sentence explanation for what caused ISIS?
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Agree. But the other thing that I love about Kane is he uses his speed and size very effectively on the backcheck. Offensive specialist, but not a defensive liability.
think of him as the anti-vaned
think of him as the anti-vaned
Anti-Vanek ....))
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Links?
Also being Muslim and doing this because of Islam are 2 entirely different things.
described it be devout Muslims; not implying that was the root cause but my inference would be this is a case of self-radicalization. That is what is making the current strain of Jihadist attacks so difficult to identify & contest.
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Just got done watching the game. I keep paying attention to Eichel less and less each game. If he can't produce during regulation he at least needs to score in the shootout.
thank you for the solid long-term view
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I did not see the game but judging by all the anti-Gio chatter, it sounds like another less than Stellar Dental performance by him; how long is his leash? Not only is not contributing, it seems like he is now hurting the team.
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so I am up in the friendly skies flying from Atlanta to Phoenix, knee deep in work on my Mac; last time I checked the score it was 3-2 DET; next time I checked it was 4-3 BUF
NICE WORK
very glad I remembered to set the DVR ...))
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Lenovos are loaded with Chinese government spyware.
As for advice, go for the best processor, most RAM, and fastest hard drives you can afford. If you don't need a lot of storage, try and get a laptop with an SSD (solid state drive.) They are the fastest. See if there is a Microsoft store near you. They are usually in malls and look exactly like Apple stores. They care a wide range of brands and decent prices. Best of all, anything you buy there is bloatware-free. Also you can bring any Microsoft OS computer (within a certain age) to them and they will work on it for free. That includes virus removal. This applies whether you bought the computer there or not. It's a great service.
the newest Intel processors are "Skylake" and "Devil's Canyon". i3 or i5 should be plenty. Minimum RAM should be at least 8GB, preferably 16. HP and Dell are known to come chock full of bloatware.
Here is a good article explaining the differences between HDD and SSD:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404258,00.asp
I have found ASUS to be a great bang for the buck, and great site for prices is newegg.com.
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Changed the thread title as we discuss terrorism more in general terms than just Paris. Anonymous claims to have uncovered ISIS plans to attack worldwide on Sunday including an attack on WWE's PPV Survivor Series.
yep, I will be nowhere near downtown ATL tomorrow. Wondering if more attacks will be coming to disrupt those planning on flying for Thanksgiving
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The more I hear it the more I think "playing heavy" is just code for "not talented enough." Tampa and Chicago played for the Cup last year and they're two of the smallest most finesse teams in the league.
that's not how I read it at all; I read it as big, strong on the puck, winning possession time, and a b*tch to play against
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I'll be flying back from Dallas during this one. Was strange watching the Sabres vs. Stars game in a sports bar in Dallas. No one even cared it was on. Sigh.
I was hoping I'd still be here so I could go watch them play the Stars but alas that did not happen.
I feel so out of touch being away for a few days.
Go Sabres...
we miss you too, LTS.....welcome back- :rolleyes:
Stop with your Ray-isms and speak English.
like "acrosst" ?
The politics of terrorism
in The Aud Club
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thanks - end of a long week of travel, good to be home