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Is this what they mean when they say "Apologizing for America?"

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Yeah, thats some bullcrud right there! Saying that he's sorry for BP having to pay for their clean up! Complete bullcrud! But, these Republicans...................especially those from Texas...............never cease to amaze me. Personally, I think America would be better off without Texas! Instead of Texas succeeding we should just kick them out! Think about it. What good does Texas do for our country? They do serve some good steak. I can give them that, but its just not worth it. Its not worth having these dumbasses as part of our country just because they have some good steak down there. Heck, I can get a good steak up here too. So, its just not worth it.

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Contract On America part deux

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well at least someone had the balls to stand up for the legal system in the country.

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Looks like the GOP's mid-term strategy is coming together quite well. Apologize my arse!

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[quote=12thMan;707387]Looks like the GOP's mid-term strategy is coming together quite well. Apologize my arse![/quote]Actually the GOP leadership stomped on Barton, he apologized for his comments, and retracted his apology to BP.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;707391]Actually the GOP leadership stomped on Barton, he apologized for his comments, and retracted his apology to BP.[/quote]

Ah, nothing like apologizing for an apology. Only in politics.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;707391]Actually the GOP leadership stomped on Barton, he apologized for his comments, and retracted his apology to BP.[/quote]

Not quite my friend, they (GOP) are still calling it a half-hearted apology and Minority Leader John Boehner is calling for Barton to step down from the committee. This is still rolling and I'm loving it.

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I thought we were talking about this apologizing.....oops wrong thread.

[URL="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/5428026/Barack-Obama-should-stop-apologising-for-America.html"]Barack Obama should stop apologising for America - Telegraph[/URL]

[URL="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/06/Barack-Obamas-Top-10-Apologies-How-the-President-Has-Humiliated-a-Superpower"]Barack Obama's Top 10 Apologies: How the President Has Humiliated a Superpower | The Heritage Foundation[/URL]

[URL="http://blog.heritage.org/2010/03/16/the-obama-apology-tour-continues-no-u-s-flag-in-haiti/"]The Obama Apology Tour Continues: No U.S. Flag in Haiti | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.[/URL]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGigxqBJh2Q&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - Cookie Monster Sings About Obama[/ame]

[URL="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387291/posts"][COLOR=#cc0000]Free Republic[/COLOR][/URL] translated the [URL="http://iroha-japan.net/iroha/B06_custom/02_ojigi.html"][COLOR=#cc0000]Japanese guide to manners[/COLOR][/URL] and finds that Obama’s waiter’s bow was not only subservient and apologetic but it was mean.

".......When bowing while standing, their is the [B]“highest respectful bow” (saikeirei), which is executed from a position of standing straight upward, and then bending 45-degrees or more.[/B] “Respectful bow” is at 30-to-40 degrees, and everyday “eshaku” around 15-degrees.

[B]“Saikeirei”[/B] is not seen on a regular basis, but[B] is used in order to offer an apology,[/B] or when one is extremely grateful for something received, as well as performed before the altar of Shinto shrines and Bhuddist temples. In case of a handshake, straighten the back, and by all means one must look directly into the face (eyes) of the recipient of one’s handshake. It is not to be too strong and not too light. Too strong will reflect an insult and too weak will not reflect good will. In America, such a weak handshake is called a “dead fish handshake”, with the feeling being that the person wielding a dead fish. And, [B]shaking a hand while performing a bow will be seen as subservient (”servile”, “supple”, “mean”), and is not to be done."[/B]

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^^ Actually, I think you're referring to [URL="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/104187-top-republican-joins-chorus-calling-for-barton-to-resign-energy-post"]Jo Bonner, not John Boehner.[/URL]

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Funny you guys think this is such a big deal but you give a pass to how Obama has made the situation even worse with his actions and lack of action. I guess this is more important and its what the left want to divert the attention from the real Obama mess.

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What's disturbing is that he thinks asking BP to set aside 20 billion over 4 years to meet its financial obligations to cleanup its mess is a shakedown. Tragic.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;707397]I thought we were talking about this apologizing.....oops wrong thread.

[URL="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/5428026/Barack-Obama-should-stop-apologising-for-America.html"]Barack Obama should stop apologising for America - Telegraph[/URL]

[URL="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/06/Barack-Obamas-Top-10-Apologies-How-the-President-Has-Humiliated-a-Superpower"]Barack Obama's Top 10 Apologies: How the President Has Humiliated a Superpower | The Heritage Foundation[/URL]

[URL="http://blog.heritage.org/2010/03/16/the-obama-apology-tour-continues-no-u-s-flag-in-haiti/"]The Obama Apology Tour Continues: No U.S. Flag in Haiti | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.[/URL]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGigxqBJh2Q&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - Cookie Monster Sings About Obama[/url]

[URL="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387291/posts"][COLOR=#cc0000]Free Republic[/COLOR][/URL] translated the [URL="http://iroha-japan.net/iroha/B06_custom/02_ojigi.html"][COLOR=#cc0000]Japanese guide to manners[/COLOR][/URL] and finds that Obama’s waiter’s bow was not only subservient and apologetic but it was mean.

".......When bowing while standing, their is the [B]“highest respectful bow” (saikeirei), which is executed from a position of standing straight upward, and then bending 45-degrees or more.[/B] “Respectful bow” is at 30-to-40 degrees, and everyday “eshaku” around 15-degrees.

[B]“Saikeirei”[/B] is not seen on a regular basis, but[B] is used in order to offer an apology,[/B] or when one is extremely grateful for something received, as well as performed before the altar of Shinto shrines and Bhuddist temples. In case of a handshake, straighten the back, and by all means one must look directly into the face (eyes) of the recipient of one’s handshake. It is not to be too strong and not too light. Too strong will reflect an insult and too weak will not reflect good will. In America, such a weak handshake is called a “dead fish handshake”, with the feeling being that the person wielding a dead fish. And, [B]shaking a hand while performing a bow will be seen as subservient (”servile”, “supple”, “mean”), and is not to be done."[/B][/quote]

Figurative vs literal apology. It's OK to apologize, I just don't think this instance warrants it.

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[quote=saden1;707400]What's disturbing is that he thinks asking BP to set aside 20 billion over 4 years to meet its financial obligations to cleanup its mess is a shakedown. Tragic.[/quote]You're right it is disturbing, Barton's an idiot. I guess this guy forgot about the legal mess getting payment out of Exxon was for the Valdez disaster. Maybe it was the campaign contributions from BP that made him forget. I've got no problem bouncing this guy from the committee, replace him with someone who isn't going to grandstand on stupidity.

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[quote=saden1;707402]Figurative vs literal apology. It's OK to apologize, I just don't think this instance warrants it.[/quote]Did you watch my clip, you gotta admit it's funny. Cookie monster is always good for a few laughs.

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Guys I apologize as I'm going home and going out for a little boat ride with the family. Have a good weekend and once again I'm sorry.

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[quote=firstdown;707406]Guys I apologize as I'm going home and going out for a little boat ride with the family. Have a good weekend and once again I'm sorry.[/quote]That's uncalled for. You must retract that and be sorry that you're sorry.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;707405]Did you watch my clip, you gotta admit it's funny. Cookie monster is always good for a few laughs.[/quote]


I saw the clip, very creative...I laughed just a little but not more than that.

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[quote=724Skinsfan;707398]^^ Actually, I think you're referring to [URL="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/104187-top-republican-joins-chorus-calling-for-barton-to-resign-energy-post"]Jo Bonner, not John Boehner.[/URL][/quote]

Yep, you're right. He was bitching to John Boehner, but still the guy is a real dick.

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Wow, I wonder what the people of the gulf coast think. Is that f*cking idoit mentally ill or do we have f*cking retards in Congress now? Jesus Christ...absurd....oh!!!!!!!!!!!! Republican from Texas, that explains it...

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Not the smartest thing ever said , however ; he did not say we are sorry for you having to clean up / pay for the mess . He is playing politics using the word " shakedown " . BP's last QTR report they had 7 billion on their balance sheet [url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37602159/]As spill costs mount, BP shares tumble anew - World business- msnbc.com[/url] , so 20 billion now may be impossible , besides the clean up may cost much more than 20 billion , maybe much less ? I still think we should try and stuff fat Al in that damn well .

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Is it November yet? I can't wait to see the cocky lefties get a nice kick in the nuts.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;707397]I thought we were talking about this apologizing.....oops wrong thread.

[URL="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/5428026/Barack-Obama-should-stop-apologising-for-America.html"]Barack Obama should stop apologising for America - Telegraph[/URL]

[URL="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/06/Barack-Obamas-Top-10-Apologies-How-the-President-Has-Humiliated-a-Superpower"]Barack Obama's Top 10 Apologies: How the President Has Humiliated a Superpower | The Heritage Foundation[/URL]

[URL="http://blog.heritage.org/2010/03/16/the-obama-apology-tour-continues-no-u-s-flag-in-haiti/"]The Obama Apology Tour Continues: No U.S. Flag in Haiti | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.[/URL]

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGigxqBJh2Q&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - Cookie Monster Sings About Obama[/URL]

[URL="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387291/posts"][COLOR=#cc0000]Free Republic[/COLOR][/URL] translated the [URL="http://iroha-japan.net/iroha/B06_custom/02_ojigi.html"][COLOR=#cc0000]Japanese guide to manners[/COLOR][/URL] and finds that Obama’s waiter’s bow was not only subservient and apologetic but it was mean.

".......When bowing while standing, their is the [B]“highest respectful bow” (saikeirei), which is executed from a position of standing straight upward, and then bending 45-degrees or more.[/B] “Respectful bow” is at 30-to-40 degrees, and everyday “eshaku” around 15-degrees.

[B]“Saikeirei”[/B] is not seen on a regular basis, but[B] is used in order to offer an apology,[/B] or when one is extremely grateful for something received, as well as performed before the altar of Shinto shrines and Bhuddist temples. In case of a handshake, straighten the back, and by all means one must look directly into the face (eyes) of the recipient of one’s handshake. It is not to be too strong and not too light. Too strong will reflect an insult and too weak will not reflect good will. In America, such a weak handshake is called a “dead fish handshake”, with the feeling being that the person wielding a dead fish. And, [B]shaking a hand while performing a bow will be seen as subservient (”servile”, “supple”, “mean”), and is not to be done."[/B][/quote]

ZING!! Well played SS33. I lol'd.

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is this ok?
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[quote=GMScud;707458]Is it November yet? I can't wait to see the cocky lefties get a nice kick in the nuts.[/quote]

I'm very much looking forward to seeing cocky republicans get kicked in the teeth...better have a good dentist lined-up ol' chap and know that it's not personal, it's business.

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[quote=dmek25;707469]is this ok?
[IMG]http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/images/2005/04/25/image690875g.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uLapzxUBPI&feature=PlayList&p=08F1224C85878AFA&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=1"]YouTube - Jean Girard Highlander[/ame]

2:14 - 2:28

"It is a sign of friendship in many countries. There is nothing sexual about it. Don't worry......" :laughing-

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[quote=saden1;707473]I'm very much looking forward to seeing cocky republicans get kicked in the teeth...better have a good dentist lined-up ol' chap and know that it's not personal, it's business.[/quote]

Lol. Come talk to me when you chumps lose that 60-40 as quickly as you achieved it. It's gonna be a crushing November for Dems. I can't wait. There's a reason Jimmy Carter, oops sorry, I mean Lord Obama, was so hasty with his shitshow of a health care package.

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[quote=dmek25;707469]is this ok?
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"Only steers and queers come out of Texas and he doesn't look like a steer to me so I guess that kind of narrows it down."

[YT][ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUc62jD-G0o]YouTube - Full Metal Jacket Clip[/ame][/YT]

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[quote=saden1;707473]i'm very much looking forward to seeing cocky republicans get kicked in the teeth...better have a good dentist lined-up ol' chap and know that it's not personal, it's business.[/quote]1994 = 2010

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[quote=GMScud;707485]Lol. Come talk to me when you chumps lose that 60-40 as quickly as you achieved it. It's gonna be a crushing November for Dems. I can't wait. There's a reason Jimmy Carter, oops sorry, I mean Lord Obama, was so hasty with his shitshow of a health care package.[/quote]

A man who counts his chicken before they hatch is also a man that's unlikely to realize his eggs are imaginary. We have real eggs and Lord Obama's arm throw it in your faces. Be ready with wet towels to wipe your faces cuz.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;707493]1994 = 2010[/quote]

Time will tell...but I wouldn't bet against Lord Obama. Thanks for motivating the Latino votes, we really appreciate it.

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[quote=saden1;707498]Time will tell...but I wouldn't bet against Lord Obama. Thanks for motivating the Latino votes, we really appreciate it.[/quote]Obama isn't going to be a positive factor for Dems. His supporters may come back out in 2012 but won't be motivated in 2010.

The latino vote will kick and scream over the AZ law, but will generally stay home in 2010.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;707499]Obama isn't going to be a positive factor for Dems. His supporters may come back out in 2012 but won't be motivated in 2010.

The latino vote will kick and scream over the AZ law, but will generally stay home in 2010.[/quote]


As they say talk is cheap...I'm ready, I'm getting my people ready...it's time for some action. BTW, what platform are you guys planning to run on?

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Every Dem in the country needs to play this video over and over leading up to the elections. This should be the centerpiece, because it's one of those things that makes an honest, decent person fume the more it's seen and heard.

The lack of historical context by the little dbag from Texas and every other moron who tries to pretend the administration's response is somehow extraordinary will not persist if the Dems keep on this too. Truman (long before he was President) took damn near every American corporation supplying the WWII effort to task w/ his Congressional watchdog group. Often times "shaking down" bullshit contracts and otherwise recouping monies from the military industrial complex. He did this almost single-handedly as a Congressman and over 50 yrs ago to boot.

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[quote=saden1;707500]As they say talk is cheap...I'm ready, I'm getting my people ready...it's time for some action. BTW, what platform are you guys planning to run on?[/quote]It ain't just me, my conservative bretheren on the board, Hannity, Rush, Beck, Heritage Foundation, etc. talkin'....here's some NPR knowledge.

[URL="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127845693"]NPR Poll Shows Tough Road Ahead For Democrats : NPR[/URL]

We're running on the against whatever Obama/Reid/Pelosi are for platform :) and it appears to be working.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;707506]It ain't just me, my conservative bretheren on the board, Hannity, Rush, Beck, Heritage Foundation, etc. talkin'....here's some NPR knowledge.

[URL="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127845693"]NPR Poll Shows Tough Road Ahead For Democrats : NPR[/URL]

We're running on the against whatever Obama/Reid/Pelosi are for platform :) and it appears to be working.[/quote]

Looks like Angle is going save Harry's job. Thanks you very much. It's going to be a battle but make no mistake this is not going to be another 94.

I hope that's your playbook and Rush and et al are calling the plays.

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most of the people that voted for obama know they made a huge mistake, they know they let their hatred for bush get in the way of voting for the best candidate but they're just too stuborn to admit it.

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[quote=wolfeskins;707586]most of the people that voted for obama know they made a huge mistake, they know they let their hatred for bush get in the way of voting for the best candidate but they're just too stuborn to admit it.[/quote]

Not really

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[quote=Mattyk;707589]Not really[/quote]

You don't secretly wish you had voted for McCain and Palin like me? If not to us at least admit it to yourself and go out and vote to rectify your mistake. God bless the USA and the GOP.

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It will take like forever for BP to clean up their mess. They make even the Exxon Valdez of 1989 look like a cakewalk cleaning it up. They are only sorry they got caught, meaning BP!