Sure do. But I don't think it was as effective as Rush made it out to be. Have the primaries on the same day. People would rather vote for their party candidate than go out and try to (but not really) sabotage the opposition.DBBrinson1 wrote:
errr... I dunno about that. Remember Limbaughs "Operation Chaos"?Kmarion wrote:
In some states at least. I'm all for open primaries across the board. My card still says [R]. Otherwise, being in Fl, I'd have no voice.JohnG@lt wrote:
The problem with that is only registered Republicans can vote in the primaries. Us independents get shut out and we're the ones that would be screaming at the far right not to vote for her She could probably carry the primaries among registered Republicans
yeah I agree good point, I think they are just talking shit they dont even know what they are saying they are just doing it for the $$ not sure how much of it they agree with but dont give a fuck about emburnzz wrote:
he's in the entertainment business. there are no more 'political pundits' from the classic definition - limbaugh, beck, olbermann, and matthews (right and left) have found a way to monetize themselves. they could be talking about anything, they've just decided that politics was easier, since few Americans question politics anymore.
Your sarcasm is thick tonight....ATG wrote:
He entertains me and makes good sense.
Funny. I'm an American and don't feel embarrassed by him. Stop trying to project your own opinions of how Americans should view things onto us and making retarded statements not grounded in reality.Braddock wrote:
Glenn Beck is a joke at this stage... he's a bit of an embarrassment to America as he doesn't represent the average American. He only represents the conspiracy-theory-believing, far-right element of American society. The right-wing equivalent of Jim Corr.
I forgot you represented all the people of America John, apologies... and besides, I didn't say the American people are embarrassed by Glenn Beck, I said he was an embarrassment TO America, i.e. other countries feel embarrassed for America when they see his paranoid rants and emotional breakdowns on TV. Outside of America he is a laughing stock... that's a fact that's grounded in reality.JohnG@lt wrote:
Funny. I'm an American and don't feel embarrassed by him. Stop trying to project your own opinions of how Americans should view things onto us and making retarded statements not grounded in reality.Braddock wrote:
Glenn Beck is a joke at this stage... he's a bit of an embarrassment to America as he doesn't represent the average American. He only represents the conspiracy-theory-believing, far-right element of American society. The right-wing equivalent of Jim Corr.
Well, thankfully, outside of our 'white people', no one really cares about your opinion of usBraddock wrote:
I forgot you represented all the people of America John, apologies... and besides, I didn't say the American people are embarrassed by Glenn Beck, I said he was an embarrassment TO America, i.e. other countries feel embarrassed for America when they see his paranoid rants and emotional breakdowns on TV. Outside of America he is a laughing stock... that's a fact that's grounded in reality.JohnG@lt wrote:
Funny. I'm an American and don't feel embarrassed by him. Stop trying to project your own opinions of how Americans should view things onto us and making retarded statements not grounded in reality.Braddock wrote:
Glenn Beck is a joke at this stage... he's a bit of an embarrassment to America as he doesn't represent the average American. He only represents the conspiracy-theory-believing, far-right element of American society. The right-wing equivalent of Jim Corr.
By the way, I'm Irish and I am embarrassed of Jim Corr and his paranoid far-left-wing nonsense.
You get so protective when people voice any kind of opinion about America. You should try relaxing a bit... I do know actual real Americans by the way, I don't base my opinions on films and TV. I've been to your country (your State in fact) and I like it a lot. I presume y'all care about my opinions on America about as much as I care about your opinions on Ireland, wouldn't have it any other way.JohnG@lt wrote:
Well, thankfully, outside of our 'white people', no one really cares about your opinion of usBraddock wrote:
I forgot you represented all the people of America John, apologies... and besides, I didn't say the American people are embarrassed by Glenn Beck, I said he was an embarrassment TO America, i.e. other countries feel embarrassed for America when they see his paranoid rants and emotional breakdowns on TV. Outside of America he is a laughing stock... that's a fact that's grounded in reality.JohnG@lt wrote:
Funny. I'm an American and don't feel embarrassed by him. Stop trying to project your own opinions of how Americans should view things onto us and making retarded statements not grounded in reality.
By the way, I'm Irish and I am embarrassed of Jim Corr and his paranoid far-left-wing nonsense.
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Especially for the left on Chomskey's part. Teaching at MIT as well =/JohnG@lt wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYlMEVTa-PI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Samvw6 … re=channel
Noam vs Buckley. These two have had more influence on current right-left ideologies than anyone else in modern American history.
Both. Buckley basically wrote the script for Reagan and Republicans still view Reagan's term in an idyllic light.Cybargs wrote:
Especially for the left on Chomskey's part. Teaching at MIT as well =/JohnG@lt wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYlMEVTa-PI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Samvw6 … re=channel
Noam vs Buckley. These two have had more influence on current right-left ideologies than anyone else in modern American history.
Heh, my favorite prez's are the Roosevelts and Reagan.JohnG@lt wrote:
Both. Buckley basically wrote the script for Reagan and Republicans still view Reagan's term in an idyllic light.Cybargs wrote:
Especially for the left on Chomskey's part. Teaching at MIT as well =/JohnG@lt wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYlMEVTa-PI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Samvw6 … re=channel
Noam vs Buckley. These two have had more influence on current right-left ideologies than anyone else in modern American history.
FDR was the worst president in our nations history.Cybargs wrote:
Heh, my favorite prez's are the Roosevelts and Reagan.JohnG@lt wrote:
Both. Buckley basically wrote the script for Reagan and Republicans still view Reagan's term in an idyllic light.Cybargs wrote:
Especially for the left on Chomskey's part. Teaching at MIT as well =/
Coz he is teh socialist amirite.JohnG@lt wrote:
FDR was the worst president in our nations history.Cybargs wrote:
Heh, my favorite prez's are the Roosevelts and Reagan.JohnG@lt wrote:
Both. Buckley basically wrote the script for Reagan and Republicans still view Reagan's term in an idyllic light.
Sadly Braddock, You are mistaken.Braddock wrote:
Glenn Beck is a joke at this stage... he's a bit of an embarrassment to America as he doesn't represent the average American. He only represents the conspiracy-theory-believing, far-right element of American society. The right-wing equivalent of Jim Corr.
FDR turned a recession into the Great Depression. He basically did everything you shouldn't do when faced with a recession but the people cheered him because they thought his heart was in the right place. He was nothing more than America's Hugo Chavez, a Robin Hood who more than likely means well but has no basic grasp on reality or how the world works. You can't govern with your feelings.Cybargs wrote:
Coz he is teh socialist amirite.JohnG@lt wrote:
FDR was the worst president in our nations history.Cybargs wrote:
Heh, my favorite prez's are the Roosevelts and Reagan.
Hoover didn't do shit an people were getting pissed. Not much FDR couldve done anyway.
So Glenn Beck is representative of the average American? Most Americans share his opinions, his view of the world, and so on?DBBrinson1 wrote:
Sadly Braddock, You are mistaken.Braddock wrote:
Glenn Beck is a joke at this stage... he's a bit of an embarrassment to America as he doesn't represent the average American. He only represents the conspiracy-theory-believing, far-right element of American society. The right-wing equivalent of Jim Corr.
You really should...JohnG@lt wrote:
Funny. I'm an American and don't feel embarrassed by him.
He seems to be mainstream. For that to happen and for him to pull the rating he is...Braddock wrote:
So Glenn Beck is representative of the average American? Most Americans share his opinions, his view of the world, and so on?DBBrinson1 wrote:
Sadly Braddock, You are mistaken.Braddock wrote:
Glenn Beck is a joke at this stage... he's a bit of an embarrassment to America as he doesn't represent the average American. He only represents the conspiracy-theory-believing, far-right element of American society. The right-wing equivalent of Jim Corr.
Uh... no... He is not mainstream. He might have an avid following, but that does NOT mean he is mainstream.DBBrinson1 wrote:
He seems to be mainstream. For that to happen and for him to pull the rating he is...Braddock wrote:
So Glenn Beck is representative of the average American? Most Americans share his opinions, his view of the world, and so on?
Why? Free country. I'm proud that he can say whatever the hell he wants. It proves that our freedom of speech is still alive and kicking if nothing else I don't have to agree with the man but I respect his right to hold his beliefs.Turquoise wrote:
You really should...JohnG@lt wrote:
Funny. I'm an American and don't feel embarrassed by him.