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Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - DarkHippie - 06-09-2003
Quote:Originally posted by KensPenDon't forget the little-reported fact that Bush Sr. was the broker for the Carlyle Group's (one of the largest defense contractors in the world) dealings in the war in Afghanistan. Meaning that Bush sr. (and vicariously our president) made MILLIONS OFF OF THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN!!! If that isn't a conflict of interests, I don't know what is.
very true,
BUT........
it sickens me to hear the conservatives still slammin bill, when George seems to suffer so many shortcomings in his own right....
his DUI, shortened and invisible service in the national guard, cocain use, his administrations ties to Enron, and Holliburton's selection to rebuild Iraq, \"fuzzy\" details of intelligence reports.
Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - GreasyItalianPrincess - 06-09-2003
Bush family, actually, is very close to the Bin Laden family in Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - Rooner - 06-09-2003
To me, this is just my opinion, but it always seems like the democrats ALWAYS have their dirty laundry put out there more than the republicans. When we all know one is just as bad as the other.
Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - KensPen - 06-09-2003
I believe that the media being "left" may be a fact.
I also believe that they tend to over compensate for this fact.
Fox claims to be fair and balanced as they serve as a bully pulpit for the Republican platform.
News services that lean left seem to try to be more than fair to the Republicans.
at least that is how I see it.
Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - GreasyItalianPrincess - 06-09-2003
Biggest joke on earth is that there is much difference between Democrat and Republican...b/c which ever is put into office will be pro-business. Look at corporate contributions...most companies put money to either party...but only to guy that will push their agenda. It's why a man like McCain will never hold office, and why Clinton, Bush Jr, etc will. You play their game, you get the presidency. The Democrat that has any chance in 2004 must be pliable to corporate will, or Bush Jr. will be in office 4 more years.
Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - GreasyItalianPrincess - 06-09-2003
Quote:Originally posted by KensPen
I believe that the media being \"left\" may be a fact.
I also believe that they tend to over compensate for this fact.
Fox claims to be fair and balanced as they serve as a bully pulpit for the Republican platform.
News services that lean left seem to try to be more than fair to the Republicans.
at least that is how I see it.
Most MAJOR news outlets are Conservative. CNN, FOXNEWS, MSNBC. All conglomerates push a corporate agenda, and most benefit the upper-class. True liberal outlets are small, or ignored.
Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - Rooner - 06-09-2003
Basically, the bottom line is this, the country is run by corporations. The needs of the few rich will always outweigh the needs of the many poor. He who has the money has the power.
Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - GreasyItalianPrincess - 06-09-2003
The basic tenant of an <b><i>Oligarchy</b></i> (not a democracy) is that the greedy shall rise, and money dictates power.
Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - KensPen - 06-09-2003
This is true, and it is why I fear and lament a lot of the deregulation of news outlets, as our news becomes more and more dictated by fewer people, it seems the ability to distract us from key issues becomes greater.
Foreign Policy Built on a Lie - 60FeetUnderWater - 06-09-2003
this is why we need Eddie van Halen.
where are the Wyld Stallions when you need them? We need a new world order.
we all need to start being more excellent to each other.
Seriously though - I'd take living in this country and its' vices over living in ANY other country in the vorld...
[Sheik]
USA, greatest country in all of the vorld...