PastaJoe

I think if I had to work in a skyscraper like that now, I would seriously look at learning how to skydive with one of those small parachutes that some people jump off bridges or cliffs with. I would want to give myself options, even if they weren't great. Something is better than nothing.

Sorry, I don't have a Crackberry, and I said the same thing when I heard her convention speech.

I think she sounds more more like Rosanne.

The Congress approval rating is deceiving. When asked about which party they'd prefer to be in control of Congress, more people choose Democrats. They aren't upset about what the Democrats have tried to do, they're upset that nothing is being done to help working families, which is due to Republicans using parlimentary procedures to prevent votes on legislation, and presidental veto threats. I'm not concerned about the Congress changing parties, I just hope the Democrats get enough Senate seat gains so they can kick turncoat Joe Lieberman to the curb.

First off Poland's military is better equipped and trained for invasion scenarios than Georgia, and it would not be as easy as it was in Georgia. And unlike Georgia, Russia doesn't directly border Poland, and would have to go through Belarus or Ukraine to get to Poland by land or airspace. So again it isn't just like going over the border as it was in Georgia, which already has some Russian troops there as peacekeepers. I think it's a mistake to include countries that border Russia and were formerly part of the Soviet Union in NATO. There should be a buffer of countries in between, militarily aligned with neither side, to reduce the possiblity of conflict. Russians are historically paranoid about invasion, and with historical justification. Sticking our military on their borders is only rubbing salt in the wound, and gives them a reason to increase their military strength at a time when we should be trying to make them feel more secure about cooperating, as we did in the 80s and 90s.

I was referring to seats that are not safely held by the incumbent. There are more Republican incumbents in danger of losing their seats than Democrats due to the mood of the voters regarding Bush.

What shady characters is he associating with, since you say it in present tense? He's been asked about Ayers and his past many times, and answered them, most recently on Bill O'Reilly this past week.

Next we'll hear that Sarah can write her name in the snow, in both English and Cyrillic (Russian, to prove her foreign policy experience).

On the off chance this is not a satirical post, I believe you mean Muslim not Mormon, and Wahabbi not Wasabi. Obama went to school in Indonesia through 4th grade, then went to school in Hawaii from 5th grade through high school, which he graduated from in 1979. So in the early 70s Obama was still in grade school.

It's not in play, even conservative commentators admit that. The question is how large a margin will the Democrat numbers increase. It's all about what seats are up for election in which states. A national poll doesn't reflect views within the states, just like the electoral college vs national polls.

That's the point. Obama has been in the national spotlight, being vetted and tested every day for 19 months. We know all about him, warts and all, and what his policies would be on any number of topics. Biden and McCain are also known quantities. But now we're expected to make an informed decision on a person most knew nothing about in the next 60 days, while she is being tightly controlled and handled. It was very disturbing when she had the deer in the headlight moment when asked about the Bush Doctrine, to think that this person who only visited Canada and Mexico before last year, and thinks seeing Russia across the border qualifies her to be the potential commander-in-chief. We've just gone through 8 years with a president who had a similar disinterest in international affairs before taking office. And she still buys into the idea that Iraq was somehow connected to 9/11, as she expressed yesterday when talking to her son's brigade, that they would “defend the innocent from the enemies who planned and carried out and rejoiced in the death of thousands of Americans.” http://www.buffalonews.com/180/story/437066.html

You had a nice post until you politicized it. Remember, he's the one that took our main focus away from Afganistan and towards Iraq. It wasn't the MSM or left who did it.

Earlier this year Obama was slammed by the Republicans when he said the U.S. military should attack in Pakistan if they had actionable intelligence, even without Pakistan's approval. Now, like Iraq timelines, Bush is again following Obama's suggestion. WWSD?

Ron Paul.

Just as long as my tests are negative.

Urine rare form, this subject hasn't de-turd you from a steady stream of comments.

And we weren't spending $10 billion a month on an unnecessary occupation, plus the cost of replacing all the military equipment.

How's 6th grade working out for you? Inference, like the McCain ad inferring that Obama voted for comprehensive sex education for kindergardeners instead of the reality of teaching them about reporting pedophiles and the difference between good touch/bad touch?

Yeah, the first 6 years when Bush and the Republican controlled Congress instituted some of the largest growth in gov't spending in our history without paying for it.

WASHINGTON - Government officials handling billions of dollars in oil royalties engaged in illicit sex with employees of energy companies they were dealing with and received numerous gifts from them, federal investigators said Wednesday. The alleged transgressions involve 13 Interior Department employees in Denver and Washington. Their alleged improprieties include rigging contracts, working part-time as private oil consultants, and having sexual relationships with — and accepting golf and ski trips and dinners from — oil company employees, according to three reports released Wednesday by the Interior Department's inspector general. The investigations reveal a "culture of substance abuse and promiscuity" by a small group of individuals "wholly lacking in acceptance of or adherence to government ethical standards," wrote Inspector General Earl E. Devaney. The reports describe a fraternity house atmosphere inside the Denver Minerals Management Service office responsible for marketing the oil and gas that energy companies barter to the government instead of making cash royalty payments for drilling on federal lands. The government received $4.3 billion in such Royalty-in-Kind payments last year. The oil is then resold to energy companies or put in the nation's emergency stockpile. Between 2002 and 2006, nearly a third of the 55-person staff in the Denver office received gifts and gratuities from oil and gas companies, the investigators found. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26644351/

I've been coaching youth hockey for 10 years and my son plays. The registration fee for 1 player at the midget travel level this year is $700. That basically pays for the ice time. Jerseys, any new equipment, required raffle sales, tournaments, and gas to get to games which could be as far as Ottawa or Boston are all extra. House level which usually stays within 100 miles costs about $500. There are elite level youth teams, like the Syracuse Stars, which cost up to $5000 to play, and they travel as far as Chicago.

And they'll accuse you of not believing in miracles, that God decided it was time for it to change.

In her case she was getting reimbursed to drive to her normal place of work, not a client. And why should family be paid for on a working trip? If anything, they would be a distraction from the work the person is supposed to be doing.

Cap is more of a libertarian than a conservative, he takes the Constitution seriously and not just the parts that fit an agenda, so he could come across as opposing uber-nationalism in the U.S., since that is what led to Hitler's rise to power.

I've never heard of getting a per diem for going home from work, especially when it's less than 50 miles. I drive 30 miles each way every day and would never expect such a perk. If you don't want to pay for the drive, move closer to the work. Hell, they even provide a residence for her in the capital if she moved there. And if you want to take your family on your business trip, that should be on your tab, not the taxpayers. The only exception should be the President and Vice President.