View Full Version : The Priorities of a Great Nation...?
1stud
07-10-2008, 12:25 AM
I recently had a very troubling encounter with what my local (not going to say any names...DENVER!) media said. It made me want to throw my protein shake through the T.V., and then proceed to throw the T.V. out my window, then run it over. Twice. Without further ado, here is the very oft-quote of a reporter:
"It appears that Barack Obama is more popular with the American public on the important issues of health care, economy, and education.....blah.....blah....blah............... ..........blah.. John McCain is ahead of his opponent on the less impotant issues of keeping this country free of terrorism and the oil crises......blah blah.........."
LESS IMPORTANT ISSUE OF KEEPING THIS COUNTRY FREE OF TERRORISM ?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!? i am not a republican or a democrat. I am a realist. And if we don't keep this country free of terrorism, then we have NO health care or economic policies to worry about.....
regardless, i had a TREMENDOUS workout after hearing this ;)
jumpingbum
07-10-2008, 12:59 AM
I suggest you move to Colorado Springs. They're conservative here. However, you also have to put up with the fact that they're full of themselves and have a HUGE stick up their butts. Trying to find a job in this town is impossible unless you were a) born here b) a member of the El Pomar foundation or c) related to someone in city government.
In other words? TRADE YA. I'm beginning to HATE this town.
[quote=1toast;199638]I recently had a very troubling encounter with what my local (not going to say any names...DENVER!) media said. It made me want to throw my protein shake through the T.V., and then proceed to throw the T.V. out my window, then run it over. Twice.
I know the feeling!!! :)
I'm surprised my TV has survived.
t t
oldswabbie
07-10-2008, 07:49 AM
[quote=1toast;199638]I recently had a very troubling encounter with what my local (not going to say any names...DENVER!) media said. It made me want to throw my protein shake through the T.V., and then proceed to throw the T.V. out my window, then run it over. Twice.
I know the feeling!!! :)
I'm surprised my TV has survived.
t t
Why do you think my wife made me put my guns in the locked metal gun cabinet? She says I'm too much of a darn Redneck, Conservative to watch liberal TV and have Firearm readily available.
LOL
I don't have any guns - but if someone were to be listening to me (since I live alone) they would think I was a raving lunatic -- because I yell and swear at commentators. But as 1toast said I have been very tempted to throw something at the screen. :0
1stud
07-10-2008, 11:53 AM
Lol its a good thing the guns in my house are locked up too ;)
But some people need to think before they speak.....actually, correct that: A LOT of people need to think before they speak....
jumpingbum
07-13-2008, 12:28 AM
I recently had a very troubling encounter with what my local (not going to say any names...DENVER!) media said.
LESS IMPORTANT ISSUE OF KEEPING THIS COUNTRY FREE OF TERRORISM ?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!? i am not a republican or a democrat. I am a realist. And if we don't keep this country free of terrorism, then we have NO health care or economic policies to worry about.....
Don't get me wrong. I agree with keeping the country free of terrorism. I'm just tired of the conservative whack jobs in this city who allow the DA to drink and then drive a government vehicle, keep his job and have the country sheriff support him on a telephone drive or allow 2 cops to break the law and then retire with full pension.
bigv123
07-13-2008, 12:57 AM
If you don't mind me asking...what city is that???
V
spollen_usn
07-20-2008, 09:44 PM
American media has hurt this country more than it helps it. The biggest problem with this is that they think they are doing good.
jumpingbum
07-20-2008, 10:49 PM
American media has hurt this country more than it helps it. The biggest problem with this is that they think they are doing good.
Well, you have to also understand that we have one of the few uncensored press corps in the world... (However, you might also want to read my post about that 50 cent piece too...)
laney
07-21-2008, 01:08 AM
But how do you keep a country free of terrorism? You cannot neglect health care, the economy, and eduction.Without these there would be no nation to protect against terrorism. Also, who says our anti-terrorism plans have worked? I think it was just poor wording from a news reporter. It is all semantics.
Shar36
07-21-2008, 03:22 AM
If you don't mind me asking...what city is that???
V
I believe jumpingbum is referring to Colorado Springs bigV!
jumpingbum
07-21-2008, 08:52 PM
I wouldn't worry about it Shar, everyone forgets about Colorado Springs eventually. :) The original post was about Denver and the liberal journalism that goes on there (thanks be to God) because the rest of the state is so incredibly conservative. The people here are so conservative they've stopped breathing and are past being blue, they're purple (I'm hoping blue is the conservative color, I can never keep that stuff straight.)
bud/s 184
07-21-2008, 10:08 PM
I recently had a very troubling encounter with what my local (not going to say any names...DENVER!) media said. It made me want to throw my protein shake through the T.V., and then proceed to throw the T.V. out my window, then run it over. Twice. Without further ado, here is the very oft-quote of a reporter:
"It appears that Barack Obama is more popular with the American public on the important issues of health care, economy, and education.....blah.....blah....blah............... ..........blah.. John McCain is ahead of his opponent on the less impotant issues of keeping this country free of terrorism and the oil crises......blah blah.........."
LESS IMPORTANT ISSUE OF KEEPING THIS COUNTRY FREE OF TERRORISM ?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!? i am not a republican or a democrat. I am a realist. And if we don't keep this country free of terrorism, then we have NO health care or economic policies to worry about.....
regardless, i had a TREMENDOUS workout after hearing this ;)
I recommend you read this book. Written by a former US Navy SEAL....and my boat crew leader during Class 183 Hell week!! This guy is the real deal....and very respected....here is the link to his web-site and book!!
http://www.tomrancich.com/courage-founders/book01.php
jumpingbum
07-21-2008, 10:12 PM
I recommend you read this book. Written by a former US Navy SEAL....and my boat crew leader during Class 183 Hell week!! This guy is the real deal....and very respected....here is the link to his web-site and book!!
http://www.tomrancich.com/courage-founders/book01.php
I'm pleading ignorance here: I recognize the trident and the diver's pin but what are the rest of those pins on the top of the page?
bud/s 184
07-21-2008, 10:15 PM
I'm pleading ignorance here: I recognize the trident and the diver's pin but what are the rest of those pins on the top of the page?
He was an EOD officer when he went to BUD/S at the ripe young age of 29!! And he was one tough put out mother ****er!! Everyone respected Rancich!!
jumpingbum
07-21-2008, 10:38 PM
He was an EOD officer when he went to BUD/S at the ripe young age of 29!! And he was one tough put out mother ****er!! Everyone respected Rancich!!
No, no, look at the top of his page. What are those pins? I see the Trident, EOD, diver, but what are the last two?
Shar36
07-21-2008, 11:27 PM
No, no, look at the top of his page. What are those pins? I see the Trident, EOD, diver, but what are the last two?
Trident, EOD Warfare, Diving Officer, Special Operations Freefall, Surface Warfare Officer
jumpingbum
07-22-2008, 03:20 AM
Ty, Shar. :) Spec Ops Free Fall. How is that achieved? I ask only because Mikey DID spec ops. Does it mean Halo?
Shar36
07-22-2008, 10:46 AM
Ty, Shar. :) Spec Ops Free Fall. How is that achieved? I ask only because Mikey DID spec ops. Does it mean Halo?
You're welcome. The Spec Ops Free Fall was my best educated guess. I know it isn't the Naval Parachutist Pin and I also know that Tom Rancich has the following qualifications:
Naval Special Warfare Officer (Navy SEAL, 1130), Navy Surface Warfare Officer (1110), Naval Special Operations Officer (1140), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, Basic Diving Officer, Naval Parachutist, Special Operations Freefall Parachutist
I'd also say HAHO over HALO, but that's just another guess on my part.
~Shar
He was an EOD officer when he went to BUD/S at the ripe young age of 29!! And he was one tough put out mother ****er!! Everyone respected Rancich!!
True on all accounts; then and now. ;)
laney
07-22-2008, 06:14 PM
I wouldn't worry about it Shar, everyone forgets about Colorado Springs eventually. :) The original post was about Denver and the liberal journalism that goes on there (thanks be to God) because the rest of the state is so incredibly conservative. The people here are so conservative they've stopped breathing and are past being blue, they're purple (I'm hoping blue is the conservative color, I can never keep that stuff straight.)
Conservatives are red, Liberals are blue.
oldswabbie
07-22-2008, 07:53 PM
He was an EOD officer when he went to BUD/S at the ripe young age of 29!! And he was one tough put out mother ****er!! Everyone respected Rancich!!
Dang ~ thats Crazy... More power to him.
OldSwabbie
jumpingbum
07-23-2008, 09:16 AM
Conservatives are red, Liberals are blue.
Okay, now my FACE is red. How embarassing...
Courtenay
07-29-2008, 11:14 AM
I recommend you read this book. Written by a former US Navy SEAL....and my boat crew leader during Class 183 Hell week!! This guy is the real deal....and very respected....here is the link to his web-site and book!!
http://www.tomrancich.com/courage-founders/book01.php
Interesting read. Are you posting this because you stand in agreement with his ideas? Or because you know him and want to share the information?
It is an interesting read, as I said. But, in my opinion he is a bit off-the-mark on a few points. But, of course, it is my opinion, and his book is HIS opinion.
I paid the 10 bucks and downloaded it. I was worth it even if I don't agree completely.
jumpingbum
07-29-2008, 03:58 PM
But how do you keep a country free of terrorism? You cannot neglect health care, the economy, and eduction.Without these there would be no nation to protect against terrorism. Also, who says our anti-terrorism plans have worked? I think it was just poor wording from a news reporter. It is all semantics.
Well, you also have to understand that Colorado is a very conservative state. It was founded by Ranchers (ironic pun, huh?) and as such they tend to trust few and desperately try to hold onto all they have. For years Governor Lamb had this mindset. As such he refused to widen I-70 which goes through the mountains. ("if you DON'T build it, they WON'T come.") So, it really isn't semantics from the point of a person who grew up in Colorado (which I am not, but I know many of them...)
So, a newscaster in Denver is being liberal? That is a HUGE step forward for this state. Time was that newscaster would have lost his/her job. Here in Colorado Springs, s/he still probably would. Seriously.
As far as protecting the stuff INSIDE a protected country? Well, it comes down to priorities. If you don't have money left over once you're done protecting your countries boundaries (which we soon won't have given that the deficit is now over, 500 billion dollars)then, yup, all those things are going to be neglected.