Ogre's Politics & Views
September 06, 2006
Hiding Drugs Okay
If you're a drug dealer, today is a good day for you. The North Carolina court of appeals has ruled that it's okay to hide drugs under your balls because police aren't allowed to search for drugs there, even if you're a convicted drug dealer in a known drug area acting nervous because you're dealing and carrying drugs.
Yes, the court actually ruled it was unreasonable to look down a man's pants for drugs, even when that man has given consent to a search and has numerous prior convictions for dealing drugs (and yet is still on the street).
I think this also illustrates the complete and utter failure of the war on drugs. How many thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent on this case? How much money was spent by the taxpayer on police salaries, court costs, jail costs, and public defender costs on this ONE case, which has now been ruled completely useless? But don't worry -- the case might be appealed, in which case we can spend even MORE taxpayer money on this case!
Folks, we've lost the war. It's time to surrender. The war on drugs is a waste of time and money. If people want to kill themselves with drugs, GOVERNMENT has no role in stopping them. If people do other illegal things while under the influence of drugs, certainly, punish them. Otherwise, stop wasting my time and money!
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So time to conceal all my drugs behind "Mr. Happy" because the cops won't search there? I mean...if I did any drugs...which I don't (cough, cough). Really." I'm....I'm just sayin' ......
Posted by: David Drake at September 07, 2006 12:05 AM (S83Pv)
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And if they DO search there, you get off scott-free!
Posted by: Ogre at September 07, 2006 12:10 AM (QmGzr)
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I agree, let the druggies kill themselves. In fact help them along by putting deadly poison in every shipment of drugs found and send it along. People like to complain about drug dealers but the fact is if there were no users there would be no dealers. Most of those dying of street drugs are worthless anyway.
Posted by: Scrapiron at September 07, 2006 12:57 AM (vFS/o)
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"if there were no users there would be no dealers"
Excellent point, Scrapiron. Excellent point.
Posted by: Ogre at September 07, 2006 11:30 AM (oifEm)
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I was going to add a crack comment, but decided against it.
Knowing where these drugs are coming from now is enough to make anyone quit.
Sounds like the war on drugs is getting desperate.
Posted by: Tomslick at September 07, 2006 02:46 PM (RpnNu)
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You crack me up, Tomslick...
Posted by: Ogre at September 07, 2006 09:08 PM (QmGzr)
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Fair Tax
by Debbie of The Right Truth
A reader here at Right Truth, Ralph Ekwall, who doesn't like the Fair Tax sent me an email. He seemed to think that I would not be interested in hearing his opinions, but that could not be further from the truth. I think healthy debate is good and encourage it. Below are his arguments and our reply:
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Go, Tom, Go!
Is Tom Tancredo running for president? I predict now that if he runs, and if the Republican "leadership" doesn't oppose him, he will win in a landslide. Why? Because his issue is illegal immigration -- and he, unlike ANYONE currently in Washington, D.C., actually opposes illegals and supports America.
(H/T to
Raven)
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Run Tom run!!!
HE BETTER!!
Posted by: Raven at September 07, 2006 11:56 AM (9bpg3)
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Election, showing Republican candidates in the lead with 62% of news media mentions referring to Republicans and 38% referring to Democrats. To learn more see our press release with our complete results here: http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=159679
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PublicMemory.com has announced results from news coverage of the upcoming ’06.
Election, showing Republican candidates in the lead with 62% of news media mentions referring to Republicans and 38% referring to Democrats. To learn more see our press release with our complete results here: http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=159679
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Interesting. Could it be because the media is trying to bring down those Republicans?
Posted by: Ogre at September 07, 2006 09:07 PM (QmGzr)
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Another NC Tax
Apparently raising taxes by over a billion dollars AND adding hundreds of millions of new spending from the lottery STILL isn't enough money for the state of North Carolina. The latest? A brand-new tax on televisions.
Last legislative session, the Democrats in North Carolina raised taxes on nearly everything they could find: candy, movie tickets, newspapers, cable television, property, income, and dozens of other things. Now, however, they realized they missed adding a tax on televisions and computer monitors. But don't worry, they've realized they forgot that one and they'll be sure to add it next year.
Anyone want to bet if that tax will be increased if Republicans get control of the House? I know if conservatives get control it won't.
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September 05, 2006
IIQ illusions and allusions
Have you seen IIQ illusions and allusions? It's a lovely blog that's decided to advertise here at Ogre's. You can see the link in the upper left side there -- it's the mostly white square. The blog is
Idle feed of thought on politics, sport, technology and those topics of complete inconsequentiality...
So if you've got some time to waste, why not head over and have a read?
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Carnival, carnival!
This week's Tarheel Tavern has been posted at 2 Sides 2 Ron. Head on over and have a read. For those not familiar with this carnival, it's a round up of posts from and about North Carolina and by Bloggers in North Carolina. It's fun! Go read!
Also posted now is this week's
Carnival of Liberty. If you only read one carnival a week, this one should be it. This is a bunch of posts with one common theme: liberty and the loss of it. Very good reading each and every week.
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Book Meme?
I sense a bit of laziness in the memes making the rounds these days. In this case, someone has apparently tried to "tag" me with a meme, but she didn't even officially "tag" me -- she just sent it along. And as for directions, there simply are NONE! How am I supposed to misinterpret the directions if there's no directions for me to follow? Sigh.
Anyway, the questions that have been "sent" to me are all about books. I'm not sure what I'm actually supposed to DO with the questions. In fact, looking back at the post, there aren't even any QUESTIONS. Instead, there are just sentence fragments. How can you answer a sentence fragment? If I asked you, "So, yellow dumptrucks." Would you even bother to answer? Would you know it was a question? Heck, there's not even ONE question mark in that entire post!
Therefore, I shall do this meme, without directions. I shall simply answer every single question that was asked. Here you go:
Phew. Glad that's over.
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This is exactly why I didn't tag you with the "music meme". I'm too exhausted right now to be that literal!
But you do make me laugh Dude. That you do.....
Posted by: Tammi at September 05, 2006 04:00 PM (3UQTn)
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Another daily mission accomplished!
Posted by: Ogre at September 05, 2006 04:07 PM (oifEm)
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Dude! That is cheating!
Posted by: oddybobo at September 05, 2006 04:15 PM (mZfwW)
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ROTFLMAO!!! Perfect! I thought you would have taken a different twist to it but this was even better... I bow to the Master of Memes
Posted by: vw bug at September 05, 2006 05:54 PM (1wVJS)
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How can I possible cheat? To cheat, there have to be defined rules and directions! I didn't get ANY, so I cannot have broken the rules!
Posted by: Ogre at September 05, 2006 05:56 PM (oifEm)
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Are you going to answer the dump truck question or not?
Posted by: Tomslick at September 05, 2006 07:35 PM (RpnNu)
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I thought I ASKED that question...
Posted by: Ogre at September 05, 2006 07:47 PM (oifEm)
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metal. fill with dirt.
There. I answered it. ;-)
Posted by: Bou at September 06, 2006 02:28 AM (iHxT3)
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Did you, Bou? Did you?
Oh wait. You did!
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Miller Brewing Co
Did you catch this sign at the illegal alien "protest" march in Chicago?
Huh. Guess you also might have missed that Miller is now claiming
they voted against illegal immigration before they voted for it. Read that link if you want all the details. If you don't, the simple details are that Miller Brewing Company gave $30,000 to support illegal immigration. They have paid for advertisements to oppose immigration reform laws. They are opposed to America and it's borders.
As reader
Robert notes,
And why shouldn't they? They are owned by South African Breweries. Not an American company.
Coors? Owned by Molson in Canada.
I drink only Anheuser-Busch products when it comes to adult beverages.
I suggest everyone join Robert. And be sure to
let Miller know you're switching.
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Thanks, A lot of folks don't like Bud or Bud light, Try some beer from the Michelob family.
Another point is AB by no means the "Perfect" company in regards to its political actions. But it is a much better American Company than any other brewer.
Posted by: Robert at September 05, 2006 06:48 PM (n6n5e)
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I happen to really like Bud products. And yes, they do have some policies I really don't like -- but they're not giving cash to lawbreakers to support breaking laws!
Posted by: Ogre at September 05, 2006 06:51 PM (oifEm)
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I heart BUD too...but there is this place up in Bah Hahbah that makes the best damn beer...whatsit called??
Posted by: Raven at September 07, 2006 11:59 AM (9bpg3)
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NC DOT Planning
Jeff Taylor, writing at The Meck Deck describes a possible improvement to the North Carolina Department of Transportation road planning board. They might actually pave the broken roads instead of building roads that no one uses if they used this planning method:
Oh, and that's WITHOUT the computer, of course.
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September 01, 2006
One More on Miller
One more Photoshop of Miller. If you support America, avoid Miller.
Read more details including a contact number to voice your displeasure with Miller supporting ILLEGAL immigration.
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Need to send this to Miller AND all Bars!
Posted by: stoney at September 02, 2006 12:03 PM (fEnUg)
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Over at Malkin's site, I saw that Miller makes some other brands too.
Posted by: Always On Watch at September 02, 2006 12:55 PM (vFS/o)
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Gone Fishin'
Weekend fishing in the North Carolina Mountains.
See you all next week and thanks for stopping along!
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We're heading for the beach; you're headed for the mountains.
After all this rain, maybe the fishing will be outstanding.
Posted by: Always On Watch at September 02, 2006 12:51 PM (vFS/o)
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And why shouldn't they? They are owned by South African Breweries. Not an American company.
Coors? Owned by Molson in Canada.
I drink only Anheuser-Busch products when it comes to adult beverages. While they haven't came out and stated their political agenda they are the largest charity providers, they started the "Responsibility while drinking" programs, they are there for our country during times of disasters. giving millions doolars and cans of water to areas in need. they also are a major contributor to the United way, salvation army and red cross.
not to mention they are American Owned. 99% of your money stays in America.
Posted by: Robert at September 04, 2006 08:34 PM (n6n5e)
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How did this end up here????? Sorry it needs to go to the Miller post.
Posted by: Robert at September 04, 2006 08:35 PM (n6n5e)
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Hehe. Well, I knew what you were talking about!
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Ok Go - Here It Goes Again
Angel sends along the treadmill music video. If you haven't seen it, take a peek, it's great.
And if you have seen it, don't be afraid to check out the
Lego Version or the
Chipmunk version!
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OMG!!! That is hilarious
Posted by: vw bug at September 01, 2006 06:59 PM (+sDvC)
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Which one?
Posted by: Ogre at September 01, 2006 07:21 PM (oifEm)
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I'm speechless. Its the chipmunk one... Holy crap. It's like a trainwreck. What a riot!
Posted by: Bou at September 01, 2006 09:05 PM (iHxT3)
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I only wish I had that much time on my hands!
Posted by: Ogre at September 02, 2006 12:49 AM (QmGzr)
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They are all so hilarious...!
Posted by: Mrs_Who at September 02, 2006 04:19 AM (eEMcx)
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Sitting with mouth open in stunned awe that 4 grown men have that much time on their hands and dare to be videoed in pink and the fact that they are damn good at it. All were hilarious.
Posted by: Tink at September 02, 2006 02:17 PM (wi/sM)
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And as I watched the Lego one I thought, 'someone has too much time...' All that stop/go filming. Good Grief. So funny.
Posted by: Bou at September 02, 2006 06:24 PM (iHxT3)
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While I must say that is quite possibly the corniest and strangest video I have yet to see here, I must admit it was well done, and to be able to walk down a row of treadmills going opposite ways w/o falling is IMPRESSIVE. As for which is best, I would have to say the chipmunk one, then lego, then "normal". As for me, I'm with you here, I wish I HAD that much free time, but even If I did, I probably would not do that, I'd probably just sleep or something in stead.
Posted by: Smokey at September 04, 2006 05:49 PM (fq59s)
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Miller Brewing
Normally Fridays are for silliness, but with the holiday weekend coming up, I thought I'd take a moment and highlight the fact that Miller Brewing Company completely, totally, and financially supports breaking the law and illegal immigrants. Read all the details at Michelle Malkin.
Feel free to join in the
photoshopping yourself. And stay away from all types of Miller Brewery's beer (including Foster's) this weekend (and every day) if you like America -- because Miller will take your money that you spend on their beer and use it to help destroy America's borders.
And
people are writing Miller. Feel free to join in.
(Linked to
Stop the ACLU Open Trackbacks)
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I'm not much of a beer drinker anyway, but Fosters is the crap that Australia exports for everyone else. They keep the good stuff to themselves.
Posted by: Echo Zoe at September 01, 2006 06:19 PM (8POA1)
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I can take it on occasion. Or, I should say, I USED to.
Posted by: Ogre at September 01, 2006 06:30 PM (oifEm)
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I sen this to Miller...............
Your support for the anarchy with ILLEGALS sweeping the country is APPALLING!! I am just now on my out to a bar in MA and am printing out the info regarding your position for the bar patrons. I want them to know that your disgraceful support of lawbreakers is not something any of us can SWALLOW!!! Can you say ADIOS???
COUNTRY-NOT MEXICO!!!!
Posted by: Mary at September 01, 2006 08:29 PM (a2Qjx)
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Excellent! Perhaps there is hope that they can be stopped (both the illegals and Miller).
Posted by: Ogre at September 01, 2006 09:00 PM (QmGzr)
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I used to enjoy Fosters. Back to Mic and such for me.....
Posted by: Tammi at September 02, 2006 01:42 AM (3UQTn)
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well say goodbye to foster's and you know was funny mexicans don't even drink foster's, LMAO!!!!
Posted by: jan at September 02, 2006 02:03 AM (+oWgl)
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Adios Miller Brewing Company!
Posted by: SueZQ at September 02, 2006 11:09 PM (1/dYt)
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Keep spreading the word on this one. It's an area where we little people really CAN make a difference!
Posted by: Ogre at September 05, 2006 12:05 AM (QmGzr)
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It Only Sounds Dirty...Sort of
In the spirt of busy pizza-delivering Harvey...
I'd like to point out one of
Princess Cat's rather...
interesting posts. She says:
I have a lot of underwear...
Use ice...
gather up the fabric ... so that it's exposed...
using circular motions... edge of the second ice cube...
good lighting is important...
using a variety of techniques, I've managed to ...
you're almost assuredly screwed...
You might want to
read the rest for some context... or not.
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Just goes to show how important context is in understanding what you read.
Or
Does this give us readers an accurate picutre of how your mind works?
Posted by: Eric at September 01, 2006 05:18 PM (VP5BU)
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*MY* mind? Or HERS? After all, SHE posted it...
Posted by: Ogre at September 01, 2006 05:21 PM (oifEm)
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She posted...you interpreted.
That innocent look don't work on me!
Posted by: Tammi at September 02, 2006 01:09 AM (3UQTn)
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Wha? Who, me? I didn't do it.
Posted by: Ogre at September 02, 2006 01:10 AM (QmGzr)
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Happy Friday
Hey, it's Friday. Smile!
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Exactly what did you do to your cat?
Posted by: vw bug at September 01, 2006 04:48 PM (+sDvC)
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You mean every cat doesn't look like this?
Posted by: Ogre at September 01, 2006 04:56 PM (oifEm)
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We've got a cat that often has this kind of "I didn't do it" look.
Posted by: Echo Zoe at September 01, 2006 06:17 PM (8POA1)
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See? I'm not the only one!
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ANYTHING For the Children
When the State of North Carolina was working on making gambling legal -- but only if the state does it, of course, their primary argument was that it was "for the children." At the time, one of the signs held up by Republican Representatives in the House read, "Prostitution for Education," trying to point out the absurdity that ANYTHING is permissible if it's "for the children." Well, turns out that's not so absurd, after all.
In Las Vegas, capital of filth, USA, they're
stripping for the children. Since it is NV, it does seem to be highly likely that Brothels For the Children will be next. Why not? "For the Children" STILL works! I can't believe there are that many idiots around, but clearly there are.
Here's a novel idea -- how about the damn government pay for schools, like they're supposed to! If they can't afford it, shut it down! If the government cannot legitimately raise enough money to educate children, they should stop trying. Why should I donate one dime to the schools? I already pay thousands every single year to support them via taxes.
Government is utterly incapable of educating it's citizens. It's time they stopped trying.
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Beat Jim Black!
Jim Black is a corrupt Democrat who is the sitting speaker of the North Carolina House. While he is being investigated by various federal officials and protected by the Democrat-run state board of elections, he is running for re-election! Hal Jordan is the fellow that's running against him, trying to bring a little bit of honestly to the office.
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August 31, 2006
A Few Good Men
Found this cartoon, apparently first published way back in 2001.
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Posted by: Sissy at August 31, 2006 09:23 PM (e+8WB)
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lol..luv it dude!..
Posted by: Angel at September 01, 2006 12:05 AM (rjKd1)
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Did I say that outloud??
:-)
Posted by: Tammi at September 01, 2006 01:01 AM (3UQTn)
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Gotcha, Tammi!
Posted by: Ogre at September 01, 2006 11:40 AM (oifEm)
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The ACLU: Out of Touch
Crossposted from Stop The ACLU
The ACLU thinks that
parents have no right to know if their pregnant underage daughter is seeking an abortion.
vs. America
80% of Americans think that parents have the right to know if their minor daughters are seeking an abortion. (CBS News Poll July 13-14, 2005)
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The ACLU believes
anyone, for any reason at any time should be allowed to abort a child.
vs. America
75% of Americans believe that there should at least be some restrictions on abortion. (CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll June 24-26, 2005)
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Uh, minors have no rights of their own. Their parents have their rights and the ability to do what they feel is in their best interest. At least that's my oppinion.
Posted by: Contagion at September 01, 2006 01:41 AM (0m/ho)
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I will make a deal with them, when they quit contradicting themselves, and also when the live by what they preach (meaning, they quit investing, quit living lavishly, and stuff like that), I'll just write them off as wack-jobs, until then, they are full fledged ENEMIES OF THE STATE!
Posted by: Smokey at September 01, 2006 05:00 AM (fq59s)
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Contagion? The ACLU hates you. Just so you know.
Smokey? Don't hold your breath, m'kay?
Posted by: Ogre at September 01, 2006 11:42 AM (oifEm)
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Religion of Peace Tries to Kill
Islam is NOT a religion of peace. Islam is NOT a religion of peace. Stop trying to sell that story, because it is a blatant and open LIE. Yet another of hundreds and thousands of stories of people who are killed, or attacked by Islamists for attempting to "leave" that religion of death:
"When Diana's family learned that she had become a Christian, they repeatedly beat her and insisted she return to Islam"
If you do not believe as they direct you to, THEY WANT YOU DEAD.
Yes, it really is that simple. They have given you the option: convert to Islam or die. Your only other choice is to kill them before they kill you.
If, by some weird alignment of planets, someone who is a member of Islam reads this, know this: you do not have to die to please god. He already sent his son to die for you.
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Ogre, you intolerant war-mongerer, didn't you know that it is really Christianity that is the religion of hate? After all, Christians teach that people should not lie, cheat, steal, or kill, and teach that the Christian God loves them and wants them to be happy. How horrible right?
For any moon-bats reading on that one planetary allignment day, that was SARCASM!
Posted by: Smokey at August 31, 2006 04:31 PM (txRPw)
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I'm sorry. All religions and people are exactly 100% equal and valid and no person has the right to do anything to anyone (unless they're right-wing, Christian, male, or white, in which case they should be oppressed to make up for centuries of repression).
I learned that in re-education camp.
Posted by: Ogre at August 31, 2006 04:47 PM (oifEm)
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I’d like to know what does God has to say about all these religions on our small planet and their own belief!
Posted by: Brenda at August 31, 2006 05:50 PM (vcUSw)
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Well, ONE religion must be right and every single other one has to be wrong!
Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: Ogre at August 31, 2006 06:17 PM (oifEm)
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ack the more I read the more I wanna hollah!..Linked up to this post hun..hope the TB gets to ya one of these days..lol.
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Thanks, Angel. I dunno when trackbacks will be fixed.
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