dayman

Well there is an equal protection clause in the federal constitution ... and even if they don't extend the highest level of scrutiny all it takes is a few retirements at the right time and all the sudden it won't even pass a rational basis anlaysis (which IMO it really doesn't anyway...but that's just me).

hehe Honestly I think homosexuals have a better chance going the legal route with a hypothetically more liberal court (assuming Obama gets another appointment). I mean, they're historically discriminated against...the public seems more ready to call being gay an immutable trait....politically it's pretty obvious they have the short end of the stick and on and on...probably will never happen politically on the federal level.

All I was asking is if, having experience with this, you were subject to some sort requirement to offer a certain percentage of units for people using this program. If for example, you would be subject to liability if someone brought a suit alleging some sort of section 8 discrimination of sorts...

So do you have to rent to these people? Can you just no to section 8 all the time?

I'm sure it comes under some sort of insurance? Also this guy is hilarious haha.

Honestly this is the thing that kills Republicans. Yes, there is clearly and extreme right. And yes, there is clearly and extreme left. I don't think the majority of Americans identify with either. The thing is...it's easier to delineate the extreme left from the Democratic majority than it is the extreme right from the GOP majority. I mean, having Obama v. Romney is a pretty good example. Obama basically does what he does and the extreme left is fairly quiet (even though he really isn't that liberal on a number of issues though a lot of the right refuse to admit this)...the "extreme right" though? Romney has to bow down at their feet. Boehner has no control. The Republicans need to get their own camp in order.

Saw this kids trick shots a while ago. He's a good trick shot QB.

This story makes Around the Horn. All support Kelsay except Page who says give it up.

Jesus dude. C'mon now. Head trauma or not...your brain has something wrong with it if you are killing yourself.

Football will not exist as we know it 15 years from now IMO. Brain research will basically end hitting.

It's always sad when people commit suicide man. Your pretty much always mentally ill if you actually get to that point and do it. Seau was sick, presumably b/c of head trauma....but we won't know for sure unless they do look at his brain and stuff. People care about the suicide of our veterans too btw.

I'm liking your avatar more and more.

It must be wonderful living in your little bubble thinking that it's merely the right wing crazies that are focused on. The crazies are focused on period. I do agree w/ your first paragraph though. I also think honestly that if he did stand up in spite of the storm it could create...it could rehab his image as a slimy politician just trying to morph to whatever will get him elected...it's not like he's going to lose "the heartland" anyway. I'm not so sure politically it wouldn't have been a better move for him to do that.

Look at how mad you are.

The left has to create the war on gays? The war on gays is pretty well established.

Pathetic story. This SHOULD be something the entire party is ashamed about. Literally losing (allegedly) talented people over nonsense.

I was wondering how it was I remembered that name. Great news. Makes ya feel good on the inside.

Williams doesn't care.

yup

Of course, and I know. The problem is leadership regarding the politics of the party.

I can't read through this topic so I apologize if this is off base as far as what is actually being discussed at this point. One of the things I dislike about the conservative politics most is their use of socially conservatives issues in a way that I view as a bait-and-switch (and that puts it kindly). I'm not socially conservative but I feel bad for them, I feel they are the most abused voters in America. Abortion is never outlawed, school prayer never returns, the "culture industry" is never forced to clean up its act. The Republicans rely on social issues to keep a large portion of their base, then when they're in office they turn to economically conservative issues benefiting the wealthy (whom are NOT the same as most social conservatives). Now, I don't have a problem with economically conservative policy and people advocating it...but why does it have to be mixed with social conservatism? Then the very capitalist system the economic conservatives strive to strengthen and deregulate often promotes and commercially markets the perceived assault on traditional values. Basically I see people voting against their own interest in order to vote jesus, to vote anti-gay, etc. Not a big fan of that. Not a big fan of pandering to those issues. As someone who considers himself in "the middle" and *gasp* votes each election for the PERSON I decide I want...this is the biggest thing the conservative movement could STOP DOING that would sway me their way. But then again, they would risk losing the strangle hold on "the heartland" so it won't happen anytime soon.

Hillary has provided great leadership for the a global effort to combat hunger issues over time (as opposed to just combating critical shortages) and women's issues. She's been instrumental in our role in responding to, and operating amongst, the unprecedented turmoil in the middle east in a way that is not an idiotic knee-jerk reaction. I'm curious to here specifics on what gripes you have with this administrations foreign policy DC Tom. And also what extensions of Bush policy you feel account for Obama's "damned few" foreign policy victories. (not saying there aren't any btw just would like to here the ones you are referring to) Also, Hillary is largely responsible for us maintaining order (to the extent we have) in Afghanistan as she has been one of the foremost leaders within the administration supporting our continued active involvement there. I'm sure this point will get a reaction but IMO it could be much worse. Also, as secretary of state I've read that many foreign leaders have found her easier to work with given her first hand experience as a high level elected official...something others in her position have not experienced. However the basic short of it is I don't feel foreign policy has been a shortfall of Obama's run as president, but rather a solid aspect to his reign. And much of that is due to her competence. Most of you probably disagree...I'd like to here why (hell maybe you'll swing me).

In terms of foreign policy I feel Obama has better people working for him. I also feel Hilary has done an excellent job (though I realize this is a right wing board).

IMO it's the exact opposite. We can debate the internal decision making of the Bush administration all day and what Rummy or specific people "really thought" but the general consensus from what I've seen is that Bush's advisers delivered him one blunder after another in terms of advice. Bush will NEVER turn into an openly bitter and vindictive person b/c in all honesty I do believe he is above that personally but as far as I'm aware based on the things I've watched/read since he left office...the people he surrounded himself with failed miserably. DC Tom is correct here.