Today's Headlines

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:13 pm

*sigh*

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama said Friday the entire nation is grieving for those slain at Fort Hood, and he urged people not to jump to conclusions while law enforcement officers investigate the shootings.

Obama met Friday morning with FBI Director Robert Mueller and other federal leaders to get an update on what they've learned. Thirteen people were killed and 30 others injured in the shooting rampage at the Texas Army post on Thursday. The suspected shooter is an Army psychiatrist; his motive remains unclear.

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:42 pm

It seems Obama is still entirely unable to take a stand against anything. He's too afraid to piss someone off to stand up for his country. About the only stand he made was orderring Israel to cease colonizing or somesuch (only one I saw anyway) and I feel that was quite wrong, and just trying to play nice with Muslim acceptance..

zepboy · Post by **zepboy** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:40 pm

Obama needs a spine.

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:12 pm

zepboy wrote:Obama needs a spine.

exactly.

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:20 pm

Thank you Democrats for passing the absolutely shittiest healthcare reform bill- didn't you people take a look at Massachusetts as what NOT to do??

Next election you made my decision so simple-I will be voting for whomever your opponents are- enjoy your vacations!

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:36 am

YYZ30 wrote:Thank you Democrats for passing the absolutely shittiest healthcare reform bill- didn't you people take a look at Massachusetts as what NOT to do??

Next election you made my decision so simple-I will be voting for whomever your opponents are- enjoy your vacations!

Now we get on our knees and pray our guts out that the Senate kills it.

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:12 am

I have nothing to say.

zepboy · Post by **zepboy** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:59 am

Those who currently sit in the seats of power are so revolting, they may find those they govern soon revolting.

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:03 pm

ElfDude wrote:
YYZ30 wrote:Thank you Democrats for passing the absolutely shittiest healthcare reform bill- didn't you people take a look at Massachusetts as what NOT to do??

Next election you made my decision so simple-I will be voting for whomever your opponents are- enjoy your vacations!
Now we get on our knees and pray our guts out that the Senate kills it.

From what I am reading the Republicans are threatening to filibuster until the break for the year- which would effectively kill the bill. I hope this is what happens- we do not want OR need this bill.

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:22 pm

YYZ30 wrote:
ElfDude wrote:
YYZ30 wrote:Thank you Democrats for passing the absolutely shittiest healthcare reform bill- didn't you people take a look at Massachusetts as what NOT to do??

Next election you made my decision so simple-I will be voting for whomever your opponents are- enjoy your vacations!
Now we get on our knees and pray our guts out that the Senate kills it.
From what I am reading the Republicans are threatening to filibuster until the break for the year- which would effectively kill the bill. I hope this is what happens- we do not want OR need this bill.

I suppose that in addition to prayer, phone calls to your senators wouldn't hurt either.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:20 am

ElfDude wrote: "his motive remains unclear."

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say "muslim extremism," but I could
always be wrong.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:31 am

ElfDude wrote:
YYZ30 wrote:
ElfDude wrote: Now we get on our knees and pray our guts out that the Senate kills it.
From what I am reading the Republicans are threatening to filibuster until
the break for the year- which would effectively kill the bill. I hope this is
what happens- we do not want OR need this bill.
I suppose that in addition to prayer, phone calls to your senators wouldn't
hurt either.

You got THAT right! We're calling both of our DEMOCRAT Senators today.

I gotta wonder what the ONE Republican Representative that voted FOR
the bill is thinking today... He's a first-termer (and done) from Louisiana.

http://www.examiner.com/x-13590-New-Orl ... Republican

WTF could Dear Leader have possibly done to convince people to agree with this?

I applaud the democrats that had the guts to OPPOSE the bill.

It's up to the Senate now. God help us.

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:37 am

CygnusX1 wrote:
ElfDude wrote: "his motive remains unclear."

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say "muslim extremism," but I could
always be wrong.

From ABC News this morning:

U.S. intelligence agencies were aware months ago that Army Major Nidal Hasan was attempting to make contact with people associated with al Qaeda, two American officials briefed on classified material in the case told ABC News.

It is not known whether the intelligence agencies informed the Army that one of its officers was seeking to connect with suspected al Qaeda figures, the officials said.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:09 am

ElfDude wrote: "U.S. intelligence agencies were aware months ago"

Well, there's your "goat."

This is gonna get ugly.

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:08 am

zepboy wrote:Those who currently sit in the seats of power are so revolting, they may find those they govern soon revolting.

Zep- I read this last night and forgot to comment- very well said.