Morality is not determined by the church you attend nor the faith you embrace. It is determined by the quality of your character and the positive impact you have on those you meet along your journey
And here's some more 'extremely satisfying' stuff. What's that you say, Gryphen, 9th Dimension Chess?
The Myth of the Obama Cave-In
Obama didn't surrender in 2010. He turned a face-off over the Bush tax cuts into an opportunity to enact a second stimulus that he otherwise could not get past Senate Republicans.
Obama's 2010 Lame Duck Tax Deal Was a Triumph, Not A Sellout
So Obama secured a deal that extended the middle class tax cuts (which he and the GOP agreed on), extended UI benefits, created a stimulative payroll tax holiday, cleared the legislative decks for Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal and the passage of the New START arms control treated, and in exchange he gave up nothing of any real substance. Republicans got two more years' worth of high-end tax cuts at a time when deficit reduction wouldn't have helped the economy, and House GOP opposition would have prevented any new revenue from being spent. Whatever formal leverage he had two years ago still exists today, except now he gets to play that leverage from a somewhat stronger economic and political context. It's totally solid legislative dealmaking, and not any kind of cave-in or surrender.
Actually, you know, I was contemplating going to the petition website and adding my name to those who want Texas to secede. I'd kind of like to give them back to Mexico.
Sidenote: You need a 'home' button on your website. When I click on stories I have to press my web browsers back button and sometimes I lose your site and have to type the address to get back in.
Conflict of Interest charge has cost the Mayor of Toronto his job!!
Now that's how charges of conflict of interest charges should be handled. The Judge found him guilty and he's now toast!!
This in regard to just $3,150 he solicited using his office & letterhead while a City Councillor for his football foundation which provides equipment for underprivileges high schools. He also coaches a football team.
He received 6 letters from the Integrity Commissioner regarding his repayment which would have cleared the issue up but he ignored the requests and did not respond. He thought himself above the law and his arrogance & stubborness has now cost him his Mayoral seat -- all for $3,150. For such a small amount -- his stupdity is front & centre.
And here's some more 'extremely satisfying' stuff. What's that you say, Gryphen, 9th Dimension Chess?
ReplyDeleteThe Myth of the Obama Cave-In
Obama didn't surrender in 2010. He turned a face-off over the Bush tax cuts into an opportunity to enact a second stimulus that he otherwise could not get past Senate Republicans.
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/11/obama-fiscal-cliff-budget-deal-bush-tax-cuts?page=1
Obama's 2010 Lame Duck Tax Deal Was a Triumph, Not A Sellout
So Obama secured a deal that extended the middle class tax cuts (which he and the GOP agreed on), extended UI benefits, created a stimulative payroll tax holiday, cleared the legislative decks for Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal and the passage of the New START arms control treated, and in exchange he gave up nothing of any real substance. Republicans got two more years' worth of high-end tax cuts at a time when deficit reduction wouldn't have helped the economy, and House GOP opposition would have prevented any new revenue from being spent. Whatever formal leverage he had two years ago still exists today, except now he gets to play that leverage from a somewhat stronger economic and political context. It's totally solid legislative dealmaking, and not any kind of cave-in or surrender.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2012/11/26/lame_duck_2010_tax_deal_obama_s_secret_triumph.html
Actually, you know, I was contemplating going to the petition website and adding my name to those who want Texas to secede. I'd kind of like to give them back to Mexico.
ReplyDeleteDon't play their silly game. Why waste your time?
DeleteI would find it quite amusing and not a waste of time.
DeleteMake sure to annex Austin first...got a lot of liberal friends in Austin!
DeleteWATCH: Morgan Freeman Narrates Ad In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage
ReplyDeletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/25/morgan-freeman-gay-marriage-ad_n_2188399.html
I like this cartoon a lot.
ReplyDeleteSidenote: You need a 'home' button on your website. When I click on stories I have to press my web browsers back button and sometimes I lose your site and have to type the address to get back in.
Just click on the title at the top to take you home. Click on "The Immoral Minority". Takes you right back to the home page.
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ReplyDeleteConflict of Interest charge has cost the Mayor of Toronto his job!!
Now that's how charges of conflict of interest charges should be handled. The Judge found him guilty and he's now toast!!
This in regard to just $3,150 he solicited using his office & letterhead while a City Councillor for his football foundation which provides equipment for underprivileges high schools. He also coaches a football team.
He received 6 letters from the Integrity Commissioner regarding his repayment which would have cleared the issue up but he ignored the requests and did not respond. He thought himself above the law and his arrogance & stubborness has now cost him his Mayoral seat -- all for $3,150. For such a small amount -- his stupdity is front & centre.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/toronto-mayor-rob-ford-removed-from-office-for-violating-conflict-of-interest-act/article5661417/
Love it! Simple and to the point.
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