And the day I learn something from an illiterate from Texas blah blah blah
Here’s a tip for you, buttercup…the next time you feel the need to call someone else “an illiterate”, you might want to make sure your grammar is tip-top.
the emperor of Japan is as much a figurehead as the Queen of England
Irrelevant drivel.
makes everybody in Japan smile
Everyone, huh? That’s weird. Wait…I bet I can guess where you got this information from…
Seems to me that you’re trying really hard to play the liberal “look at what the other guy did!” game…but these examples you’ve posted don’t show an ounce of “deference” at all. Nixon putting his arm around another foreign leader doesn’t show deference…Nixon shaking hands with a foreign leader doesn’t show deference…Ike giving a head nod to a foreign leader doesn’t show deference…and Reagan visiting a memorial certainly doesn’t show deference.
My fault…I saw a reference to Patton converting from Episcopalian to Catholicism…unfortunately, that reference was to one of his relatives and not to Patton himself. But good on you for taking the high road in pointing out my mistake. Perhaps you and BURQA can have a “manners” and “politeness” discussion.
Please tell us all about your expertise in the culture of Japan
Uh…I never claimed to have extraordinary insight into their culture…you, on the other hand….I do have the uncanny ability to do some independent research. Something that’s apparently lost on the good majority of liberals here.
by the terms of the Potsdam agreement, Macarthur enjoyed complete authority “Supreme commander allied Powers” title, during post WWII occupation.
You keep trying…but you’re not trying hard enough. Gen MacArthur, while he enjoyed the priviledges of being the Supreme Allied Commander – of the Pacific…he did NOT enjoy the privileges of being the President of the US…meaning Gen MacArthur did NOT enjoy the privilege of deciding on whether or not to ultimately prosecute the Emperor or not. Although he may have had a great deal of influence on the decision…the decision wasn’t his to make.
I usually hate to post links to actual facts
HAHAHAHAHAHA….that’s a good one, especially in light of your “facts” about MacArthur.
considering your source is usually Limbaugh or Beck. The source of choice for the true right wing nut case
Um…I don’t listen to Limbaugh or Beck. Poof! There goes your lame-o left-wing soundbite. Sorry!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You do know the meaning of an analogy, don’t you, BURQA? You can look that up later…
Otherwise…your “manners” took a big hit when you decided you wanted to start name-calling. So…you were saying something about being reknowned for your manners…yeah, about that…
If you HAD any manners, you would understand how utterly ridiculous you look tryin to criticize someone for being polite…..
And YOU would understand your failure to understand the CULTURE of Japan makes you look the fool. Defending a point you’re not educated on…that’s a great way to earn the term “idiot”. Oops…that wasn’t very mannerly of me…HA!
that you’ll grab at anything to criticize the current POTUS. Haven’t found your pacifier yet, baby?
That’s what I thought…you don’t know what you’re talking about…and yet you’re willing to defend your position anyway. Zero points for your credibility on this one.
I can’t call others who claim to believe out when they violate their own system of beliefs
Let’s recap, shall we? You pull something out of the Bible and say “see! they’re not doing it!”…but then you say you don’t believe in the Bible. You cannot, logically, (I know…that’s a weird notion for you liberals) use a source you do not “believe in” as ammo. Since you do not believe in the Bible…you cannot hold someone accountable for not following the Bible.
I’ll give you an example, just so you can understand it better: You believe in a UFO code of conduct…I don’t. I cannot logically argue that you are not meeting the requirements of the UFO code of conduct if the code of conduct does not exist. Get it?
you say I chastise for something I’m not willing to do, which is what?
Oh, boy…this is a bit embarassing…for you.
I’m writing in English…are you having trouble?
The implication (that means I was implying something) was that YOU are not subscribing to the standard of humility to which you are willing to hold other people to. Some people would call that a “double standard”.
uh…can you not keep up with your own posts here? Does “cafeteria christians” ring a bell for you?
I don’t believe the Bible is God’s word
And yet you’re willing to quote it when you attempt to prove a point. something’s amiss here…dontcha think? Either you think it’s God’s word, or you don’t…if you don’t…then you shouldn’t be using it as ammo.
you fail to see the point is that a lot of this criticism comes from so-called christians
Oh…I didn’t realize that you were privy to the religious leanings of the people who are commenting on this issue. Anything else you want to pull outta your arse?
oh yeah another thing cafeteria christians love to ignore
So…you chastise Christians for something you’re not willing to do. There’s also that thing in the Bible about judging not, lest you be judged…and the whole plank in your own eye thing.
Yes…when in a foreign country, a person should try to follow the customs whenever possible…no argument from me there. However, the question here is the bow from one head of state to another – without the bow being reciprocated. What does THAT nugget signify in Japanese culture…I mean…since you’re so in-tune with local customs and such.
I don’t think either of these men were weak or submissive.
And I don’t know what your examples have to do with the discussion here. Patton was a staunch Catholic…and MacArthur didn’t leave the Emperor on the throne…that was Truman’s call. Try again.
By the way…you “having been to Japan” hardly qualifies you as an expert on “diplomacy and protocol”. Good luck with that, though.
people’s opinion of you begins with whether or not you are polite.
What you libtards can’t seem to comprehend is that politeness need not come with demostrations of subservience. Do us all a favor and read up on the significance of the bow in Japanese culture before commenting…it can only help you from looking more of a fool.
Here…I’ll even help educate you…even though it won’t do any good: Generally speaking, an inferior bows longer, more deeply than a superior (which Obama demonstrated). A superior addressing an inferior will generally only nod the head slightly (which the Emperor did).
Way to cover your arse, there. But you failed to address the Pres’ willingness to send troops to die in Afghanistan and golf every Sat. The liberal left was up in arms when Bush did it…but now, it’s ok? mm-hmm.
I then followed it with stuff you can’t handle
Sure, I can handle it…sure Obama has refocused our military efforts against Al Queda. pssst…normally a non-response indicates agreement.
And I eagerly welcome a discussion on Clinton’s counterterrorism “efforts”. Let’s start with when Clinton was first briefed on the threat of Al Queda and Bin Laden.
So, what you’re saying is that the American lives and civilian lives being lost aren’t Obama’s responsibility because he didn’t start the wars? Newsflash, dittohead…Obama has called the war “absolutely necessary”. I guess Olbermann and Matthews didn’t cover that, or else you would’ve heard about it.
And how do you know he plays golf every weekend? Because Fixed News says so?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!..YES…anyone who disagrees with the annointed one automatically gets their information from “fixed news”…nice try and typical of a nodding head liberal.
All a free-thinker would have to do to confirm Obama golfs every weekend is get their head out of Olbermann and Matthew’s arses and google it. Why don’t you try that, SGL?
This hardly translates to a deliberate dishonesty on the part of the White House on this matter
Keep trying…but Gibbs admitted the use of numbers NOT counted as part of the study as part of the 1M. Also…the penchant of the gov’t to doll out information that hasn’t been verified in order to push a “the stimulus is working!” agenda is a bit disconcerting…”innit”?
This quote that you attribute to Robert Gibbs is one that I have yet to find after several searches
Look up the transcript of the press conference…you’ll find it there. No taking the quote out of context…and no rewording of his quote.
Since you’re having a tough time doing your research:
You impulsively posted those numbers instead of waiting for verification. Hindsight is 20/20…right?
so it’s an indication that a bleeding wound has been partially staunched
Unbelieveable…you’re trying really hard…and I hate to burst your bubble…but you’re getting colder.
Let me make it easier for you: 3.5M jobs LOST since the stimulus was passed. 1M jobs GAINED since the stimulus. MEANING net 2.5M jobs LOST. Meaning there are more jobs being LOST than being GAINED. Uh-oh…there goes your it’s an indication that a bleeding wound has been partially staunched, and is an indication of SOME effectiveness of the stimulus program farce.
Anecdotal as it may be…you can opine all day about the intent of conservative vs. liberal charitable donations…but you’d be talking outta your arse. Good luck with that one…
conservatives report charitble giving more often as a way get out of paying some portion of their taxes
HAHAHAHAHAHA…truly pathetic…instead of being content with the donations, you have to try to opine as to the intent. Great job…
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 17th, 2009 at 1:55 amROCKKKY,
And the day I learn something from an illiterate from Texas blah blah blah
Here’s a tip for you, buttercup…the next time you feel the need to call someone else “an illiterate”, you might want to make sure your grammar is tip-top.
the emperor of Japan is as much a figurehead as the Queen of England
Irrelevant drivel.
makes everybody in Japan smile
Everyone, huh? That’s weird. Wait…I bet I can guess where you got this information from…
To GOP, Bowing: Not Okay; Kissing And Hand-Holding: Okay
November 17th, 2009 at 1:39 amOr…another, and equally truthful way of saying this would be:
DNC: kissing and holding hands – NOT okay; bowing – okay.
See, ALAN…you’re not the only one who can spin.
Obama Bowed, And Look What These Presidents Did
November 17th, 2009 at 1:23 amALAN
Seems to me that you’re trying really hard to play the liberal “look at what the other guy did!” game…but these examples you’ve posted don’t show an ounce of “deference” at all. Nixon putting his arm around another foreign leader doesn’t show deference…Nixon shaking hands with a foreign leader doesn’t show deference…Ike giving a head nod to a foreign leader doesn’t show deference…and Reagan visiting a memorial certainly doesn’t show deference.
Try harder next time, por favor…
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 16th, 2009 at 4:23 amLUV,
My fault…I saw a reference to Patton converting from Episcopalian to Catholicism…unfortunately, that reference was to one of his relatives and not to Patton himself. But good on you for taking the high road in pointing out my mistake. Perhaps you and BURQA can have a “manners” and “politeness” discussion.
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 16th, 2009 at 4:18 amSo typical of the nodding-head left-wing: not addressing the evidence presented. How’s that working out for you, then?
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 16th, 2009 at 12:22 amLUV,
Please tell us all about your expertise in the culture of Japan
Uh…I never claimed to have extraordinary insight into their culture…you, on the other hand….I do have the uncanny ability to do some independent research. Something that’s apparently lost on the good majority of liberals here.
by the terms of the Potsdam agreement, Macarthur enjoyed complete authority “Supreme commander allied Powers” title, during post WWII occupation.
You keep trying…but you’re not trying hard enough. Gen MacArthur, while he enjoyed the priviledges of being the Supreme Allied Commander – of the Pacific…he did NOT enjoy the privileges of being the President of the US…meaning Gen MacArthur did NOT enjoy the privilege of deciding on whether or not to ultimately prosecute the Emperor or not. Although he may have had a great deal of influence on the decision…the decision wasn’t his to make.
I usually hate to post links to actual facts
HAHAHAHAHAHA….that’s a good one, especially in light of your “facts” about MacArthur.
considering your source is usually Limbaugh or Beck. The source of choice for the true right wing nut case
Um…I don’t listen to Limbaugh or Beck. Poof! There goes your lame-o left-wing soundbite. Sorry!
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:51 pmHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You do know the meaning of an analogy, don’t you, BURQA? You can look that up later…
Otherwise…your “manners” took a big hit when you decided you wanted to start name-calling. So…you were saying something about being reknowned for your manners…yeah, about that…
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:48 pmIf you HAD any manners, you would understand how utterly ridiculous you look tryin to criticize someone for being polite…..
And YOU would understand your failure to understand the CULTURE of Japan makes you look the fool. Defending a point you’re not educated on…that’s a great way to earn the term “idiot”. Oops…that wasn’t very mannerly of me…HA!
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:44 pmthat you’ll grab at anything to criticize the current POTUS. Haven’t found your pacifier yet, baby?
That’s what I thought…you don’t know what you’re talking about…and yet you’re willing to defend your position anyway. Zero points for your credibility on this one.
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:42 pmonce again most conservatives claim to be christians
and what’s your evidence of this? And don’t bother giving me an Olbermann quote…
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:41 pmI can’t call others who claim to believe out when they violate their own system of beliefs
Let’s recap, shall we? You pull something out of the Bible and say “see! they’re not doing it!”…but then you say you don’t believe in the Bible. You cannot, logically, (I know…that’s a weird notion for you liberals) use a source you do not “believe in” as ammo. Since you do not believe in the Bible…you cannot hold someone accountable for not following the Bible.
I’ll give you an example, just so you can understand it better: You believe in a UFO code of conduct…I don’t. I cannot logically argue that you are not meeting the requirements of the UFO code of conduct if the code of conduct does not exist. Get it?
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:35 pmyou say I chastise for something I’m not willing to do, which is what?
Oh, boy…this is a bit embarassing…for you.
I’m writing in English…are you having trouble?
The implication (that means I was implying something) was that YOU are not subscribing to the standard of humility to which you are willing to hold other people to. Some people would call that a “double standard”.
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:29 pmwho am I chastising?
uh…can you not keep up with your own posts here? Does “cafeteria christians” ring a bell for you?
I don’t believe the Bible is God’s word
And yet you’re willing to quote it when you attempt to prove a point. something’s amiss here…dontcha think? Either you think it’s God’s word, or you don’t…if you don’t…then you shouldn’t be using it as ammo.
you fail to see the point is that a lot of this criticism comes from so-called christians
Oh…I didn’t realize that you were privy to the religious leanings of the people who are commenting on this issue. Anything else you want to pull outta your arse?
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:20 pmThat is all President Obama did….
I’m really starting to think that you’ve not seen the video of the exchange, BURQA.
Oh what fun this is, seeing the conservatives show how horribly they behave!
Yes…a bunch of words in a blog on the internet are certainly representative of how a person acts in public, isn’t it? You keep on trying, though…
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:17 pmoh yeah another thing cafeteria christians love to ignore
So…you chastise Christians for something you’re not willing to do. There’s also that thing in the Bible about judging not, lest you be judged…and the whole plank in your own eye thing.
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:13 pmBURQA,
Yes…when in a foreign country, a person should try to follow the customs whenever possible…no argument from me there. However, the question here is the bow from one head of state to another – without the bow being reciprocated. What does THAT nugget signify in Japanese culture…I mean…since you’re so in-tune with local customs and such.
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:06 pmObama bowed….Bush 41 vomited
And these are the same in what way?
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 10:02 pmI don’t think either of these men were weak or submissive.
And I don’t know what your examples have to do with the discussion here. Patton was a staunch Catholic…and MacArthur didn’t leave the Emperor on the throne…that was Truman’s call. Try again.
By the way…you “having been to Japan” hardly qualifies you as an expert on “diplomacy and protocol”. Good luck with that, though.
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 9:55 pmDid someone just divide by zero???
Bama Bashers Upset That He Observes Foreign Customs
November 15th, 2009 at 9:54 pmROCKKKY,
people’s opinion of you begins with whether or not you are polite.
What you libtards can’t seem to comprehend is that politeness need not come with demostrations of subservience. Do us all a favor and read up on the significance of the bow in Japanese culture before commenting…it can only help you from looking more of a fool.
Here…I’ll even help educate you…even though it won’t do any good: Generally speaking, an inferior bows longer, more deeply than a superior (which Obama demonstrated). A superior addressing an inferior will generally only nod the head slightly (which the Emperor did).
TMZ: Carrie Prejean Did X-Rated Home Video
November 5th, 2009 at 8:26 pmTDRO,
Inasmuch as your adolescent and tasteless comments are missed. You blatant immaturity is shining ever brighter…your mommy must be so very proud.
Joe Wilson Knows Word "Lie", but Not "Dithering"
November 5th, 2009 at 8:23 pmBURQA,
Way to cover your arse, there. But you failed to address the Pres’ willingness to send troops to die in Afghanistan and golf every Sat. The liberal left was up in arms when Bush did it…but now, it’s ok? mm-hmm.
I then followed it with stuff you can’t handle
Sure, I can handle it…sure Obama has refocused our military efforts against Al Queda. pssst…normally a non-response indicates agreement.
And I eagerly welcome a discussion on Clinton’s counterterrorism “efforts”. Let’s start with when Clinton was first briefed on the threat of Al Queda and Bin Laden.
Joe Wilson Knows Word "Lie", but Not "Dithering"
November 5th, 2009 at 3:59 pmSGL,
Obama didn’t start those stinking war
So, what you’re saying is that the American lives and civilian lives being lost aren’t Obama’s responsibility because he didn’t start the wars? Newsflash, dittohead…Obama has called the war “absolutely necessary”. I guess Olbermann and Matthews didn’t cover that, or else you would’ve heard about it.
And how do you know he plays golf every weekend? Because Fixed News says so?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!..YES…anyone who disagrees with the annointed one automatically gets their information from “fixed news”…nice try and typical of a nodding head liberal.
All a free-thinker would have to do to confirm Obama golfs every weekend is get their head out of Olbermann and Matthew’s arses and google it. Why don’t you try that, SGL?
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November 5th, 2009 at 1:41 amLIB,
*more copying and pasting*
This hardly translates to a deliberate dishonesty on the part of the White House on this matter
Keep trying…but Gibbs admitted the use of numbers NOT counted as part of the study as part of the 1M. Also…the penchant of the gov’t to doll out information that hasn’t been verified in order to push a “the stimulus is working!” agenda is a bit disconcerting…”innit”?
This quote that you attribute to Robert Gibbs is one that I have yet to find after several searches
Look up the transcript of the press conference…you’ll find it there. No taking the quote out of context…and no rewording of his quote.
Since you’re having a tough time doing your research:
thepage.time.com/transcript-gibbs-october-30-2009-briefing/
In what way was I being…
You impulsively posted those numbers instead of waiting for verification. Hindsight is 20/20…right?
so it’s an indication that a bleeding wound has been partially staunched
Unbelieveable…you’re trying really hard…and I hate to burst your bubble…but you’re getting colder.
Let me make it easier for you: 3.5M jobs LOST since the stimulus was passed. 1M jobs GAINED since the stimulus. MEANING net 2.5M jobs LOST. Meaning there are more jobs being LOST than being GAINED. Uh-oh…there goes your it’s an indication that a bleeding wound has been partially staunched, and is an indication of SOME effectiveness of the stimulus program farce.
On Friday's Radio Show...
November 5th, 2009 at 1:19 amLIB,
Anecdotal as it may be…you can opine all day about the intent of conservative vs. liberal charitable donations…but you’d be talking outta your arse. Good luck with that one…
conservatives report charitble giving more often as a way get out of paying some portion of their taxes
HAHAHAHAHAHA…truly pathetic…instead of being content with the donations, you have to try to opine as to the intent. Great job…