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09-03-2005, 07:43 PM
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WacKtose Intolerant
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: PenskeWorld
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Hurrican BS
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Originally posted by sgtclub
I can't fucking believe that everyone's reaction to this tragic disaster is to cast blame, and it's not just on these boards. Everywhere I go people are arguing about who is to blame. It's fucking sickening how politicized and pathetic this nation has become, when our first reaction to the worst natural disaster in US history is to argue about who's fault it was.
That's all. Carry on.
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I agree. I am having a party tonight and the first liberal fucker who casts blame is going to get blamed for dividing our nation in time of collective tragedy. And they will also get pours out of the cheap wine bottle.
babyjesus weeps.
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09-03-2005, 07:47 PM
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Moderasaurus Rex
Join Date: May 2004
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Hurrican BS
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Originally posted by sgtclub
I can't fucking believe that everyone's reaction to this tragic disaster is to cast blame, and it's not just on these boards. Everywhere I go people are arguing about who is to blame. It's fucking sickening how politicized and pathetic this nation has become, when our first reaction to the worst natural disaster in US history is to argue about who's fault it was.
That's all. Carry on.
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I didn't see much of that the first few days. It was only when it became clear that the federal relief effort was not getting it done that people began to lose it. I mean, the people who lost everything in New Orleans -- that's a tragedy. But the people who are still there, living on highway overpasses, and haven't eaten since Sunday -- that's just so beyond wrong.
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09-03-2005, 07:48 PM
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#3483
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Moderasaurus Rex
Join Date: May 2004
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censorship in our time
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Originally posted by Penske_Account
Two comments:
1. It's sad that someone who is talented and a role model of someone who perservered to find success (notwithstanding the racism that acknowledgely exists in America) couldn't use the occassion and the forum to try to bridge the gap that exists and inspire people black, white, rich or poor to help their neighbour. The fact that racism exists (although I should note I don't think Bush is a racist) shouldn't be a rationale to perpetuate the divide. Really sad.
2. NBC's cya is nice, but the cynic in me says, someone's business manager and record company made some frantically pleading calls prior to NBC redacting the west coast feed. Especially since someone has a new album now.
3. I'll still buy his album He got a dope beat that I can shake my bootie to!!! Word!
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I do not know this West fellow's music, but if you recommend them perhaps I should give them a listen.
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“It was fortunate that so few men acted according to moral principle, because it was so easy to get principles wrong, and a determined person acting on mistaken principles could really do some damage." - Larissa MacFarquhar
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09-03-2005, 08:33 PM
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WacKtose Intolerant
Join Date: Mar 2003
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censorship in our time
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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
I do not know this West fellow's music, but if you recommend them perhaps I should give them a listen.
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You probably know some of his songs, between producing and his debut album he is ubiquitous in the hip hop/pop crossover genre. His big hit of last year which he performed on just about every awards show that has music, but the Oscars and the Tonys, was "Jesus Walks". I am uncertain if he meant the 33 yo Jesus or the baby varietal.
He also produced Common's latest album, Be, which is very good.
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09-03-2005, 08:49 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pop goes the chupacabra
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Hurrican BS
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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
I didn't see much of that the first few days. It was only when it became clear that the federal relief effort was not getting it done that people began to lose it. I mean, the people who lost everything in New Orleans -- that's a tragedy. But the people who are still there, living on highway overpasses, and haven't eaten since Sunday -- that's just so beyond wrong.
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Where's the UN in all this? When a country isn't able to take care of its people, isn't the UN supposed to solve the crisis? |
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09-03-2005, 09:02 PM
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Moderasaurus Rex
Join Date: May 2004
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Hurrican BS
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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Where's the UN in all this? When a country isn't able to take care of its people, isn't the UN supposed to solve the crisis?
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I heard on the radio that we're taking aid from about 20 other countries.
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09-03-2005, 11:03 PM
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: In that cafe crowded with fools
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Hurrican BS
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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
I heard on the radio that we're taking aid from about 20 other countries.
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Which is not to say the UN, though, right? Not that I think it's the UN's role for us, but just saying.
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09-04-2005, 12:24 AM
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Livin' a Lie!
Join Date: May 2003
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HOLY SHIT
Rehnquist died. We are ready for a plunge into anarchy.
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09-04-2005, 12:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Flyover land
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Hurrican BS
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Originally posted by nononono
Which is not to say the UN, though, right? Not that I think it's the UN's role for us, but just saying.
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Yesterday, offers of help were "reiterated."
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.as...rina&Cr1=Annan
ET remove political statement.
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Last edited by ltl/fb; 09-04-2005 at 12:54 AM..
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09-04-2005, 12:47 AM
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#3490
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World Ruler
Join Date: Apr 2003
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HOLY SHIT
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Originally posted by pony_trekker
Rehnquist died. We are ready for a plunge into anarchy.
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I never thought I'd be so sad to see him go. I will miss him. *sniff*
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09-04-2005, 12:49 AM
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: In that cafe crowded with fools
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Hurrican BS
I didn't see in that story where we had refused the help, though I daresay there would be criticism either way.
eta: I appreciate Annan's acknowledgement that the U.S. has always been the most generous in giving aid to others.
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09-04-2005, 12:51 AM
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: In that cafe crowded with fools
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HOLY SHIT
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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
I never thought I'd be so sad to see him go. I will miss him. *sniff*
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Who's up next?
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09-04-2005, 12:56 AM
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World Ruler
Join Date: Apr 2003
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HOLY SHIT
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Originally posted by nononono
Who's up next?
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Look, I know what you're thinking, but I didn't have anything to do with it. You've got nothing on me. Hang it off your nose, coppers.
Ask penske.
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09-04-2005, 12:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Flyover land
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Hurrican BS
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Originally posted by nononono
I didn't see in that story where we had refused the help, though I daresay there would be criticism either way.
eta: I appreciate Annan's acknowledgement that the U.S. has always been the most generous in giving aid to others.
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I edited to remove political bent. I would think if offer of help accepted, no need for reiteration, would instead be saying "starting process of working together" or something, but whatever. I really highly highly doubt that the UN is going to say "screw you, United
States." Don't bite hand, etc.
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09-04-2005, 01:00 AM
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#3495
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I am beyond a rank!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: In that cafe crowded with fools
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Hurrican BS
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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I edited to remove political bent. I would think if offer of help accepted, no need for reiteration, would instead be saying "starting process of working together" or something, but whatever. I really highly highly doubt that the UN is going to say "screw you, United
States." Don't bite hand, etc.
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Hey, is it fair to edit to remove whole thrust of post?  Yes, agree, UN had to make at least a token offer. Which, frankly, we may need, if not cash, at least persons. But we're a bit proud for that.
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