Lefty

If this isn't already an annoying chain email, it needs to be. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Heh, I hope someone saved that Photoshoped version of your avatar from a while back. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

And who does Obama like to appoint to tackle issues like this? A czar. Sorry, but if we have the taxpayers being coerced to fund everything, it is hard to determine whether the system is working or not. By that logic, so is all the income you're allowed to keep. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

And jackasses are animals of color, after all. So insensitive. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Market forces can take care of this part. No need for a doctor czar. Agreed. Not taxpayer-subsidized HSAs, though. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

The most honest and impartial article I've seen yet. The solutions Goldhill offers at the end are not what I'd consider ideal from a libertarian point of view, but they're realistic, attainable, and productive (provided the government is able to control its gluttonous urges). His explanation of why our system is currently so wasteful and inefficient is spot on, though. It's six pages long so those with short attention spans need not apply. Clicky Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

I doubt it. You forget that before we entered the country in 2001, I.E. eight years ago that the regime in control was destroying ancient religous monuments and killing women for being out in public without a man from their family. Religous extremism is very unrational. It wouldnt suprise me if that afghan cop was a Taliban sympethizer. The national police force and army have many of those. Heh, that actually sounds like the hypothetical "more" I was talking about. I'm not sure the cop was a Taliban sympathizer, though. Ramadan has been going on for a while now and I'm positive this cop has seen soldiers drinking water before. Just wonder what made him snap. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

There must me more to this. The Afghans I'm working with don't take offense at all when I eat and drink during the day. I don't rub it in and they understand I'm not Muslim. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Probably because they haven't jumped to a conclusion yet about motive. Ever the voice of reason--until Sarah Palin asks for extra vanilla in her Coke at the Waffle House. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Pretty sure that's the plan. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

I've only been saying it for four years, but I agree 100%. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Ummm...how dare they? Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

I don't hear any tears, crocodile or otherwise, in Huckabee's comments. I provided you with links to the source material. Use them. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

What are you trying to do to my beloved Corner? It's now cluttered with half-posts. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Ah, so that's how all those individuals got wealthy in the first place. They simply hoarded their money under mattresses as they slowly moved up in class. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

I assume quade didn't just look at Stephanopulos' post and rush to judgment, so here are a couple of links that I'm sure he visited: Here is the clip of what Huckabee said on his radio show. Here is the exchange between Obama and Jane Sturm that Huckabee referenced (the pain pill thing) in case anyone is interested. Now tell me, did Huckabee sound anything but respectful to Kennedy? Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

S&W 686 .357 revolver - Speer Gold Dot ammo. 7 rounds and no mag springs to wear out (although I've heard I shouldn't be too concerned about that nowadays) so I can keep it loaded all the time. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Rule of Thumb for SC: Never post forwarded emails with political commentary, feel-good gun stories, quotes from Abraham Lincoln, or opportunities to reinstate Nigerian royalty. It'll bite you in the ass every time. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

My goodwill and condolences stop when my wallet gets pawed at. Still, RIP. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

How many times has this misconception been addressed? Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

You keep saying that, but I don't think it's true. The links you provide don't offer much support. I don't think anyone here has become a born-again post office supporter. The GOP is much more likely to agree with Obama's eloquent sentiments on the matter. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Sorry, something about those two sentences right next to each other makes me laugh. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

This one? Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

Haha, I saw the third picture and Iraq came rushing back. Saw that same thing through NODs, said "What the hell is that?" then went on about my business. Man, funny how most questions eventually get answered. Edit: Can't believe I still had the video recording of it on an old thumb drive. Clicky. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin

You mean you'll have the Enquirer check on that. The go-to publication for celebrity gossip, I'm told. Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin