Tonto 1 #1 September 25, 2007 WTF? http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22461883-401,00.html?from=mostpop The man is clearly demented. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brittentay 0 #2 September 25, 2007 demented is an understatement. 1 years 3 months 29 days 3 minutes 28 seconds even that seems like far too long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #3 September 25, 2007 QuoteWTF? http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22461883-401,00.html?from=mostpop The man is clearly demented. I think I can see the point he was trying to get across but, as always, the execution was somewhat lacking.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #4 September 25, 2007 Was the article trying to state they were looking for a former terrorist? Mandela seems to have erased his past. his ex wife was real football fan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 September 25, 2007 If Mandela was a terrorist, then so was Washington. (And please don't judge me by what my ex wife does.) tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #6 September 25, 2007 I saw the clip on the Daily Show. Unbelievable. Just when you think it can't get any more embarrassing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #7 September 25, 2007 What must they think? We (as a group - not me personally) elected an absolute bozo. He pulled it off at first with false bravado and some good old-fashioned breat-beating patriotism. But it must be nearly impossible even for his supporters to continue to take him very seriously." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 September 25, 2007 QuoteWe (as a group - not me personally) elected an absolute bozo. Agreed, and it was guaranteed to happen What do you do when this is your choice - picking from 3 different bozos that were screened during primaries from 12 different bozos? And guess what? - this next round is half new bozos, and half the same bozos from last time!! Maybe this would help: The republicans - stop putting forth your guys from the "in Club" and find someone 'real' The democrats - stop encouraging idiots and panderers and extremists and multi-billionaires with no clue and find someone 'real' ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #9 September 25, 2007 Quote Maybe this would help: The republicans - stop putting forth your guys from the "in Club" and find someone 'real' The democrats - stop encouraging idiots and panderers and extremists and multi-billionaires with no clue and find someone 'real' Press- give the candidates equal time and quit picking the shortlist for us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #10 September 25, 2007 QuoteWas the article trying to state they were looking for a former terrorist? Mandela seems to have erased his past. Mandela admitted his past. I accept that. Mandela erased his past by admitting to it and explaining it - showing honor and I actually understand his point about armed resistance being his only remaining choice at the time. It was his wife that really was despicable. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 291 #11 September 25, 2007 Bush was speaking metaphorically, saying "where (in Iraq) are the people like Mandela." Read the context. OTOH, someone so challenged in expressing himself should speak literally and stay the f... away from metaphors! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #12 September 25, 2007 Quote Bush was speaking metaphorically, saying "where (in Iraq) are the people like Mandela." Read the context. Thanks for the clarifcation. If done well and thoughtfully, there actually could be an interesting topic there. Why have no Mandela-like figures emerged in Iraq? Why do some places and conflicts have figures like Nelson Mandela (Africa), Aung San Suu Kyi (SE Asia), Jose Ramos-Horta (South Asia), Rigoberta Tum (Central America), Fridtjof Nansen (Europe; okay, he's something of a stretch ... but I wanted to include at least one Northern European... but I doubt it would make it past the 30-sec alloted by most commercial media. VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #13 September 25, 2007 I would settle for another Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson for President in '08 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #14 September 25, 2007 QuoteQuote Bush was speaking metaphorically, saying "where (in Iraq) are the people like Mandela." Read the context. Thanks for the clarifcation. If done well and thoughtfully, there actually could be an interesting topic there. ... The problem is that not only did he blow the metaphor, he blew the explanation of the blown metaphor, and I don't think he tried to explain his misspokenism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #15 September 25, 2007 QuoteWhy have no Mandela-like figures emerged in Iraq? Too unstable? In open warfare, it's the warlords who have the power. Maybe it is only in resistance within a more stable society that the man with ideals can be heard.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 125 #16 September 25, 2007 http://www.webtvhub.com/bush-mandela-is-dead-gaffe-video-american-president-declares-nelson-mandela-dead/ better link to the video - Bush is an idiot, the world knew he was an idiot well before the last election. Some of us knew he was an idiot, but he still got elected, and now MOST of America knows he is truly an idiot. He should stop talking and stop thinking - it hurts too much to watch and listen and the country will be better off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #17 September 25, 2007 Quote I would settle for another Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson for President in '08 Ron Paul is probably the closest we can get at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #18 September 25, 2007 Quotehttp://www.webtvhub.com/bush-mandela-is-dead-gaffe-video-american-president-declares-nelson-mandela-dead/ better link to the video - Bush is an idiot, the world knew he was an idiot well before the last election. Some of us knew he was an idiot, but he still got elected, and now MOST of America knows he is truly an idiot. He should stop talking and stop thinking - it hurts too much to watch and listen and the country will be better off. Don't hold back... Tell us how you really feel... Go ahead... Let it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #19 September 25, 2007 QuoteAnd guess what? - this next round is half new bozos, and half the same bozos from last time!! Maybe this would help: The republicans - stop putting forth your guys from the "in Club" and find someone 'real' The democrats - stop encouraging idiots and panderers and extremists and multi-billionaires with no clue and find someone 'real' You know, I look at the slate and think, "Is this the best of the best? Is this the best our country has to offer? Three hundred million people, and we get this?" I think we have made it unattractive to hold high public office. I do like a couple of the candidates, but am pretty certain they will not make it out of the primaries. I dream of something like the fake president in Dave (the movie). Guy walks in, sits down very matter of factly with a pad and paper and just has honest conversations about what is important, what to do about it, and how to prioritize the resources. Kinda like running a business responsibly. Problem is the Republicans (mostly) have given that concept (running govt. like a business) a bad name." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #20 September 25, 2007 Cool avatar. Got me one of those a couple years ago too. BTW, you probably don't remember me, but I owe you a jump. Yeah, sometimes I sound like on of those credit card commercials. What's in your wallet?" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #21 September 25, 2007 Quote think we have made it unattractive to hold high public office. I dont think its the issue; I think its attractive to the wrong type of people.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #22 September 25, 2007 QuoteI dont think its the issue; I think its attractive to the wrong type of people. Bingo .................. Incompetent Megalomanics dig that kind of power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #23 September 25, 2007 Quote Bush was speaking metaphorically, saying "where (in Iraq) are the people like Mandela." Read the context. OTOH, someone so challenged in expressing himself should speak literally and stay the f... away from metaphors! Ah, bullcrap. Bush doesn't know what a metaphor is. When a reporter used the word 'paradigm', Bush handed him 4 nickels! In fact, if you asked Bush "Mr. President, what is a metaphor?" his response would likely be "Well, hmmmm. Meta, meta.... Ya got me, what is a Meta for?" -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #24 September 25, 2007 That's better than the "Brazilian" casualities he fainted over.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #25 September 25, 2007 QuoteQuoteI dont think its the issue; I think its attractive to the wrong type of people. Bingo .................. Incompetent Megalomanics dig that kind of power. Yes, thank you. That is what I meant. There is no longer incentive for me to be President." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
