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The Top Crusader wrote:Anyway, a little more on topic... Bill Clinton is doing a good job with his speech at the DNC as I type... seriously if he was the typical democrat politician I would give a lot more thought to their party... he's pretty reasonable. I remember thinking he was THE EVILEST LIBERAL PRESIDENT EVER when he was in office but now he seems a pretty chill moderate dude basically.
~JCGJ~ wrote:All I heard was basically, "I want to live in a country where women have the right to kill their babies. Where no-one is "intollerent" to anybody, and where God doesn't have a place in society.
God Bless you everyone!"
If this was what you heard... did you actually hear what was spoken, or did you just hear what you expected from the speaker? Our own personal feelings tend to influence how we feel, regardless of the actual words. Just food for thought.
Barriers for Active Listening | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_8066022_barrie ... quote]Bias toward a speaker can include judging a speaker's mannerisms, appearance or background. This can distract listeners from the content of a message by focusing more on the messenger than what is actually being said. Listeners should make an effort to put the message in the forefront of their minds and ignore the characteristics of the speaker.[/quote]
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Naw but I heard the same thing in Obama's speeach, "God bless America, you have the right to choose who you want to love. You have the right to choose to have an abortion. God bless America but He doesn't have to mess with our rights."
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I only heard a clip, and I think it was from Obama, and I heard basically what JCGJ said about abortion. I also heard a woman who declared the incredible anomaly that "rape is rape". (I know she didn't mean it the way I jokingly took it, but I make the same comments about pro-homosexuality slogans. )
I voted for Top and EB, but it was really close between them and Ewokbar.
I probably wouldn't be voting for Obama (if I were of age to do so, anyway) simply because of the social issues and because of the poor decisions the White House is churning out. I don't know much about either candidate (I don't generally touch politics with a ten-foot pole unless it directly crosses over with history), so I can't really "discuss" until I really take a look at them both, but I thought I'd show my conservative support.
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I want to hear a speech where they address the problems our nation has, and they actually present viable ways to fix these problems, without shifting the blame on someone else, or complimenting someone who has done no good for our country...
Well then DEFINITELY don't go listening to any Republican speeches.
"Any aspect of your faith which you do not question, is the one which should be questioned most." "I totally approve of toddlers getting married." -Continental Admiral (aka Baragon)
I really, really loved the prayer that Miss Jena gave at the end of the DNC's first night. It was exactly the message that America needed to hear. It was truly a beautiful thing
Ability to make a speech is a big plus factor for any candidate, but what really concerns me is whether the candidate actually DOES anything based on these lovely speeches. And sadly, with the state of American politics as it is, the answer is generally "no." So speeches really don't impress me. Actions impress me and, in that arena, both parties fail miserably.
Whether it's hope, change and peace, or prosperity, jobs and free markets, in the end it's really all just a load of nonsense.
Sherlock wrote:Ability to make a speech is a big plus factor for any candidate, but what really concerns me is whether the candidate actually DOES anything based on these lovely speeches. And sadly, with the state of American politics as it is, the answer is generally "no." So speeches really don't impress me. Actions impress me and, in that arena, both parties fail miserably.
Whether it's hope, change and peace, or prosperity, jobs and free markets, in the end it's really all just a load of nonsense.
I agree 100%
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Abraham Lincoln
Romney blames Obama. Obama blames Bush. Continual cycle that will never end. I'd love to see Romney and Obama play musical chairs... because that's what they do.
Also, I listened to the convention and I thought Obama's speech was really well done. Stirred up the base, which was the point. I did NOT hear women want to kill babies. They'd never use such language in the first place.
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Musical Shutterbug wrote:I really, really loved the prayer that Miss Jena gave at the end of the DNC's first night. It was exactly the message that America needed to hear. It was truly a beautiful thing
My claim to fame is that she went to college in the city I live in and she is good friends with someone I know!
"Any aspect of your faith which you do not question, is the one which should be questioned most." "I totally approve of toddlers getting married." -Continental Admiral (aka Baragon)
I intended to watch the speeches, and then I forgot.
Anyway, this picture that I saw on Facebook sums up politics perfectly.
But break my heart, for I must hold my tongue. --Hamlet. StrongNChrist ~ Remembered Forever Men who kill without reason cannot be reasoned with. --Stoic the Vast Let's go down together for one more chance. The skeletons are screaming for one last dance. --Hawthorne Heights Tell 'em turn it up 'til they can't no more. Let's get this thing shakin' like a disco ball. This is your last warning, a courtesy call. --TFK You have nice manners for a thief and a liar. --Smaug I know you mean well, but leave me be. Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free. --Elsa
Kait wrote:Democrats give better speeches than Republicans.
You definitely didn't hear Paul Ryan's speech. Epicly awesome!
Except for the fact none of it was factual!
"Any aspect of your faith which you do not question, is the one which should be questioned most." "I totally approve of toddlers getting married." -Continental Admiral (aka Baragon)
I think we should overthrow the government and take over.
Anyway, I intend to vote for Romney and Ryan. I'm hoping they may actually try to reduce our deficit, although I won't be surprised if that doesn't happen lol.
But break my heart, for I must hold my tongue. --Hamlet. StrongNChrist ~ Remembered Forever Men who kill without reason cannot be reasoned with. --Stoic the Vast Let's go down together for one more chance. The skeletons are screaming for one last dance. --Hawthorne Heights Tell 'em turn it up 'til they can't no more. Let's get this thing shakin' like a disco ball. This is your last warning, a courtesy call. --TFK You have nice manners for a thief and a liar. --Smaug I know you mean well, but leave me be. Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free. --Elsa
The Top Crusader wrote:Anyway, a little more on topic... Bill Clinton is doing a good job with his speech at the DNC as I type... seriously if he was the typical democrat politician I would give a lot more thought to their party... he's pretty reasonable. I remember thinking he was THE EVILEST LIBERAL PRESIDENT EVER when he was in office but now he seems a pretty chill moderate dude basically.
Now that he hasn't been the president for awhile, I think everyone can look back retrospectively and concede that he did a pretty good job. Plus, his presidency was right before/when everyone started getting so super extremist, so he's such a middle of the road guy as compared to how today's politicians are forced to be.
If Top and EB were on the ballot, I would totally vote for them. Instead I voted for people that actually have a chance.
"I know nothing about internet dating sites other than the ToO." - Baragon
But, I do think the Obama people should use the GM plant to their advantage... he should come out and be like "The Republicans want to paint me as a big government guy but I didn't demand the plan to be reopened."
Dr. Watson wrote:The main reason for the Civil War was so that rednecks can drive around with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks.
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