Chilly

Now define "A Prez That Went Against Special Interest". Does he have to do it once, twice, three times, etc? The problem with defining it the way you did is that most things could be considered "special interests" or not. For example, the proponents of the farm bill would argue that being able to feed a family on only 15% of their total budget is an amazing accomplishment, and proves the farm bill is a success. If we reverse the farm bill, people would be spending much more on food, and thus it would be bad for everyone. I, on the other hand, would argue that increased food prices would cause sugar and other unhealthy foods to not be artificially cheap, leading to an increase in health in the country, but a side effect would be that food costs more. Overall, I would argue that this is good for the country. Which is correct? Both sides have legitimate affects on the majority, making it hard to determine who is right, but yet farmers are considered "special interests". Under your definition, they wouldn't be, since they are arguing that they are good for the majority. In addition, how big of a "majority" do you need? Take, for example, Global Warming. According to a recent Pew poll, 47% of Americans believe that Global Warming is caused by humans. Both sides are arguing which side would be better for everyone. The Global Warming advocates are considered "special interests", but who is right? Here's a better definition of special interest, from u-s-history.com: When viewed through this microscope, what becomes clear is that the question between Republicans and Democrats is not whether they support the "special interests" (which is a term they love to throw around), but which ones that they support and believe should be elevated due to the importance to the public good (or whichever pays them more, either way).

Yes, because the only options are Republicans and Democrats. This is the reason why they aren't replaced by another party.

Casey Hampton, Derrick Dockery, DD Lewis (UDFA), Tim Crowder, Phil Dawson, Brandon Foster, Cedric Griffin, Aaron Ross, Michael Griffin, David Thomas, Ahmard Hall, Quentin Jammer, Derrick Johnson, Cory Redding, Shaun Rogers, Bo Scaife, Johnathan Scott, Marcus Tubbs, Selvin Young, Roderique Wright. Yeah, those Longhorns sure have emotional problems, especially since Vince is still a QB.

A smart car? A SMART CAR? Oh God, please don't do that to yourself. You get in a crash, you're going to lose your legs. The engine is complete sh--. From Wikipedia: You're going to pay $12k for a car that: - Is the slowest 0-60 of any car on the US market (which, if you are planning on taking it on highways, makes it dangerous as hell). - Manual Transmission - No Radio - No Air Conditioning With the Yaris, for $13k MSRP (you'll likely pay less) - More practical - Better gas milage - Air Conditioning - Automatic Transmission There is absolutely no reason to get a smart car. Oh, and BTW, the Smart Fortwo requires PREMIUM gasoline.

First, define "Special Interest"

That article might just be one of the biggest overreactions I've ever seen. Poor choice of examples for showing that anything can happen, but really, come on.

Uh, is that really THAT big of a deal? She's just pointing out that anything can happen. Now, it was a very poor choice of examples (especially since Obama is black), but hell, can you quickly think of an example of a political race changing in June other than that?

The idiocy abounds.

Ideas, not ideals. Obama's platform is extremely similar to Hillary's, just a bit further left. Its been proven that failing to balance the budget or having fiscal responsibility doesn't work.

HBD

Yes, much better to have a positive message that drives the country downward than a negative one with solid ideas behind it.

Linked on RCP today: http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NzNjM...jM4M2E4MDhjMzk=

no but u are ZING

o noe, Vince goes partying with some ex- and current-Longhorn football players. HE NEEDS TO APOLOGIZE! BAD ROLE MODEL!!!!!!

And we have a WINNAR

Yes, yes you are. Expressing the averageness of something or a lack of general caring about something is nicely summed up by the word "meh". OTOH, I want to hurt people who say "It is what it is"

I want candy, bubble gum, and taffy Skip to the sweet shop with my sweetheart Sandy Got my pennies saved so I'm her sugar daddy I'm her Hume Cronyn and she's my Jessica Tandy, I want candy! put it in a pile, split it with my bitty 50/50 down the line kinda like close encounters of the cavity kind im talkin liquorice kisses, talkin chocodile smiles I want candy, i got a sugar tooth put on your shin gaurds, Sandy, 'cause i wanna knock boots lick my peppermint stick til' the lollipop droops gumdrop that dont stop til' its licked knot loose (ladies) candy... candy... i need candy bubble gum, and taffy get in my way punk, you're gonna get ya ass beat, nasty Do it till your dad sees, embarass your whole family Just 'cause you came between a kid and his candy I need candy, any kind'll do Don't care if it's nutritious or "FDA approved" It's gonna make me spaz like bobcats on booze A hyperactive juice that only I can produce And fuel a giant drill, bore straight into Hell Releasing ancient demons from their sleep forever spell So they can walk upon the earth, and get resituated And Hock the diet pills that MC Pee Pants has created I need candy, want some candy, eat candy til' I'm dead I'll kill you for some candy, give me candy, candy head! Where you keepin' all the candy?! Who made you candy king?! If you dont give me some candy, I will make the ladies sing! (ladies) Candy, in tha morning, candy on the way to school Candy, at school, at lunch in the afternoon Candy, in school, on your way home from school Candy, at diner,at dinner, in bed! Mess up the mix, mix up the mess Come on down yo, here's the address At 6-1-2 Wharf Avenue, Right next to, gentlemen's club.

lol hummer

cause no one believes you

Vote for yourself or a 3rd parTy More votes that don't go to the big 2 the better

Well, you have said on this forum that you'll likely end up voting for him.

Texas has CBS HD

The Bills should get off their ass, pay the man, and get him into camp.

He's not perfect, but without a doubt I'd vote for him. Too bad Bob Barr is likely to be the Libertarian nominee though.

Another newsflash: All politicians are in this for themselves.