Tweedling

the new right wing screed.

How is that racist? I don't get it??

Its like if you don't understand why black folks can call each other N**** and you cant your basically a child socially. Don't ask for some thought out logical BS reason it just is what is.

 

 

 

I have drank too much and posted on here too. It's ok.

http://politicalblindspot.org/george-zimmermans-old-myspace-surfaces-full-of-racist-statements-and-admissions-of-criminal-activity/

Why are some people calling Zimmerman a racist?

"negro"

Sheez.

Froggie, I enjoy autobiographies but I've come to the conclusion if you want the good, the bad and the ugly you can't depend on "that" person to give it to you. However, I do want to know his point of view.

Thanks to everyone. Sir Stewart, you are the 2nd or 3rd person to recommend Scaduto's book. Looks good.

I am constantly growing in my appreciation for this man's musical creations. It's interesting how as my life continues his music, which for the most part was created before my life began, seems to fit into it one way or another. What might not have moved my mind and soul 10 years ago seems to be the perfect fit for me today even though it was there the whole time! I've always said music knows no age and I'm thanking my lucky stars that my age doesn't keep me from enjoying, understanding or feeling that Bob Dylan's music is right for me at the right times. His life and his music continues to intrigue me!

On that note, I'm not interested in Looking through 50+ pages to find the answer to this BUT I'm sure I can be pointed in the right direction with just a few suggestions from some of the members of this board..... What biography would any of you suggest to someone? Some insight, I've read a couple books about the Band and I've always loved the history of Bob and the Band but I've never cared to sift through the multitudes of books about him....until now. I'd love to get you guys and gals opinions on this topic. Most importantly his early info, 60-80's. Obviously if this has been a hotly debated topic feel free to direct me to the thread.

 

Damn it! I still have not heard or seen laminated cat with the entire band! I want that.

My conservative friends and family think I'm too liberal and my liberal friends and family think I'm too conservative.

I'm drawn to the lyrics of Bob Dylan:

"It’s a restless hungry feeling

That don’t mean no one no good

When ev’rything I’m a-sayin’

You can say it just as good.

You’re right from your side

I’m right from mine

We’re both just one too many mornings

An’ a thousand miles behind"

Morrissey is President and they are already sick of him.

 

Seriously it isn't that complicated.  They guy is turning into a tyrant, even though they elected him and the army is about to take him out and maybe set up new elections. 

 

LouieB

Seems to be quite complicated but maybe it's just me.

God damn.

Ditto

 

Does anyone know what the feck is going on in Egypt? Are these guys mad about the man they voted into office not long ago?! What are they protesting?

I can't remember if I've posted this before but I just love Roy Clark.

That wouldn't have had a thing to do with whether or not the housewife, who was attacked in her house, was allowed to carry a gun with her while away from home.

Not a thing? Not even the likelihood of it being in her purse? Or that she, at the very least, had proper training and a familiarity to a handgun?

Not a thing...

ok.

How would open- or concealed carry have affected the incident in the video Hixter posted?

 

If you're suggesting that Texas's gun ownership rates are higher than my link suggests (which I think you are), then it seems the cautionary link would have to have an even greater effect (which is already way larger than plausible) on the numbers to reverse the proportion of violent crime rates between the states and get them in line with your position.

I guess there is a chance that the thug that busted her door down might have gotten what he deserved.

 

The gun ownership in Texas is much higher than in New Jersey. Surprise. What I found humorous was that the total  of people polled for both states was almost 6,000 despite Texas having almost 3 times the population as NJ.

The cautionary note on the other link states that, "..caution should be used when making inferences or statements about the states' true values based on a ranking of the estimates."

It really doesn't matter because we can all find a poll or study that will reflect exactly what we believe but the fact that I have seen crime and thugs be thwarted by the advantages of a conceal carry law make any poll useless in my eyes.

You're naive if you think gun ownership is not a deterrent in Texas.

Maybe I'm missing something but both links seem to suck. One comes with a cautionary note and another samples only 5,000 people in Texas. I know you can't question every person in Texas but c'mon.

(and it was easy to google gun laws in NJ. They have a conceal and carry law but it's all but impossible unless youre a retired law enforcement officer)

Wow. What a tough guy.

What are the gun laws like in New Jersey? He probably knew the chance of the house having a firearm in it was slim.

"TOO BE BLOWN!"

That shit gives me chills. Rock and fuckin Roll!

I couldn't hep it.

I already miss TP.

you probably support building a wall

Yep

nothing much. just millions getting thrown in jail for undetermined amounts of time and children being ripped from their parents arms. the children are citizens and the parents get thrown back across the border. but HEY its the law

 

Is this a bit?

Not trying to be a smart ass but what facts are you referring to that are depressing?

Nice thread.

 

Your first statement is insane. 

 

I don't have a big problem on a personal level with the monitoring of our communications, but you're pretty naive if you take the claim of any number of terrorist plots foiled at face value. 

Well, I'm insane and naive.

Would you prefer Emily Post?

I usually don't refer to men as "Miss" or another female name but I know behind a keyboard and a monitor people can become more brave than when in a face to face conversation.

 

As far as a general political comment, I think I'm in agreement with the presidents recent comments about the NSA and their collection of Metadata. I read because of some of the data collected 20 terror plots have been thwarted around the world.