Lefty

I don't really mind the use of the label "chickenhawk", as long as the same sort of stigma and prejudice is applied to the chickendoves. And grats to Kallend for missing the point of the article by about a mile, give or take. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Awwww, did the fundamentalist christian steal your lollipop? Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Well, even if his reasoning is flawed and his positions are hypocritical, Bush at least got this one right. Edit: Right in the sense that there shouldn't be federal funding for stem cell research. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Well, I don't have any facts...but I will give you my opinion which is even better. Since we live in a single-member district plurality electoral system (or "first past the post" majority), similar ideologies across the spectrum must compromise their beliefs to form into one of two large groups capable of actually winning an election and not dividing the vote. These groups are called Republicans and Democrats in our society. However, both parties are proving themselves to be more or less the same, in that they both believe in big government just in different forms. People who, for instance, do not like the idea of big government may find it distasteful to be classified into one of these two parties ideologically speaking. Since the definition between the two parties are blurred, people will start labeling themselves and others more by their ideology than by their "party" (which has no meaning anymore). Anyway, that's how I would answer that question as a political science major (at Texas A&M though...so minus 10 points for me). Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

yes, I am sure the guy who has evaded capture for this long has just been lucky and is stupid enough to all of a sudden come out of hiding....right.... I'm just saying it might be something to get him to let his guard down. Every little bit of strategy helps. I consider Billvon smart, but look how easily he fell for it. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Actually that might not be too far from the truth. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Might want to lay off the wondering a bit...it doesn't mesh with the rest of your argument. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

I actually prefer to think that its the citizens who allow the government to live, so to speak. At least, that's the way it should be. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

I think the reason this is such big news is that, for once, Hamas is actually targeting Israel's military instead of children and other civilians. It's a big step for them. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Yup. Like I said in my original post, if this amendment had passed, I would have been inspired to do exactly that. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

So? Should speech be restricted just because someone finds it "hateful"? Do people have a right not to be hated? Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

(This thread) > (Sublime Directory) thanks to Johnnysgirly. The rest of you need to apply yourselves to posting more. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

...failed by one vote in the Senate. Clicky Personally, if this ever became a law I might just burn a flag or two myself. I never thought I'd want to do that. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

/emo Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Ding ding ding! I'm glad someone picked up on it without me having to throw five stupid emoticons at the end. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Don't forget, though, these insurgents had no idea what torture was until we showed them at Abu Graib. Before that they were just stand-up freedom fighters. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

If they meant the same thing, you'd have a point. Dictionary.com for the win. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Hah, well said...I'm in my place now. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Actually, I think it's my profs who are the stupid ones...they keep letting me get away with using it as a source, hehe. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Ah yes, "the balls" to say it. If only more people had the courage to stand up to our oppressive and Orwellian government like she did when she spoke out, putting herself in mortal danger. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Meh, just goes to show it's lonely at the top. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Communism. No individual ownership of land means no one takes any personal responsibility about its upkeep or use. Look up "Tragedy of the Commons" on google. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Well, I'm not John, but it's hard to come up with a solution to something (law-abiding citizens owning guns without registering them) that isn't a problem in the first place. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

For the record, I didn't say that. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin