Amazon being laid to waste

[Diekan]

So why do you support Dubya tearing up Alaska for black gold Texas T?

[Narrock]

Because it's a small designated area first of all. And when I say small, I mean small in contrast to the rest of the state. Also, they just might find large amounts of fossil fuels which would reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Don't be so short-sighted. You're only looking at it from one perspective.

[Phlegm]

If people really want to save the planet stop fucking breeding. Period. Everyone can have ONE kid. Thats it. I don't see any of the lazy, government cheese, hippie protesters supporting that little notion probably because they all have like 8 awful little brats.

Earth has been here for billions of years before humans walk on the face of this planet and will be for billions of years after humans are extinct.

[Lyion]

Because he knows the real deal. Republicans don't give a flying fuck about anyone but themselves and their wallets.

That was a stupid comment.

If he meant it as the people who are making policy, then he is right. They dont care about anythign else, nor do democrates or independants.

I don't agree with that, but I do agree that politicians first priority is to their special interests and core financial supporters.

This is true whether its large unions for democrats or large corporations for the GOP.

The simple truth is the Government operates better and more efficiently with both parties splitting control. Reagan and Tip O'Neill kept things humming due to balance. Likewise, Clinton and Newt balanced each other out, despite the political nastiness.

When one party is in complete control, like in the time of Carter, or right now our Government lacks the balance needed to run efficiently and smartly.

The problem the DNC has is they keep putting people in positions of power like Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi who alienate the core part of this country moreso than GW and Frist.

The DNC needs to regain their 'moderate' mentality to get back in the fight. I believe the GOP could well hit 60 seats in the Senate by 2010 unless the Dems really turn their ship around, and I don't think thats healthy for America.

[Diekan]

Because he knows the real deal. Republicans don't give a flying fuck about anyone but themselves and their wallets.

That was a stupid comment.

If he meant it as the people who are making policy, then he is right. They dont care about anythign else, nor do democrates or independants.

I don't agree with that, but I do agree that politicians first priority is to their special interests and core financial supporters.

This is true whether its large unions for democrats or large corporations for the GOP.

The simple truth is the Government operates better and more efficiently with both parties splitting control. Reagan and Tip O'Neill kept things humming due to balance. Likewise, Clinton and Newt balanced each other out, despite the political nastiness.

When one party is in complete control, like in the time of Carter, or right now our Government lacks the balance needed to run efficiently and smartly.

The problem the DNC has is they keep putting people in positions of power like Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi who alienate the core part of this country moreso than GW and Frist.

The DNC needs to regain their 'moderate' mentality to get back in the fight. I believe the GOP could well hit 60 seats in the Senate by 2010 unless the Dems really turn their ship around, and I don't think thats healthy for America.

I agree. The Dems have strayed off course and right now have no solid identity. I've always said and agreed that one party in complete control is and was never a good thing.

There was a time when the Dems stood up for the working and middle class... when they faught for the "little guy." A time when it was clear who the GOP really stood behind... Today - we still know who the GOP stands behind as they really make no attempt to hide it... but it seems no one really knows who the DNC is standing for. I'd like to think that it's still people like us... but even now I have my doubts.

The DNC is in trouble and if they don't get their act together before 2008 we may very well see the death of a party.

[Gidan]

He said Republicans. I'm a republican. I care about the environment, children with diseases and viruses, wildlife, etc. I have a big heart. I give to charities. So, I resent that statement. My whole family is like that, and we're all republicans.

And you never make generaliations?

[Tossica]

He said Republicans. I'm a republican. I care about the environment, children with diseases and viruses, wildlife, etc. I have a big heart. I give to charities. So, I resent that statement. My whole family is like that, and we're all republicans.

If you care so much about the environment, wildlife etc, quit voting for jackasses that don't.

[Lyion]

Yes, follow Tossica's example and vote 'Green Party' next time around, versus DNC or GOP.

[Azlana]

I agree...the world is so overpopulated. I don't have a problem with people replacing themselves...2 kids, but when you go over that you're just ADDING. It's a tough debate, because how can you tell someone they can't have anymore children? Speaking of which...does China still have their 'one child per family' law?

[Martrae]

A great proportion of Chinese families killed off the girl babies because boys were considered better so now there's no one to marry the boys. Probably not what they intended but it'll fix the population problem..

[Lyion]

Except the biggest population problem area right now is India. They're over a billion people also and multiplying like flies.

[Captain Insano]

When I first read the title of this thread I hoped to open it and see that big titted 7 foot tall women getting railed.

[Yamori]

If people really want to save the planet stop fucking breeding. Period. Everyone can have ONE kid. Thats it. I don't see any of the lazy, government cheese, hippie protesters supporting that little notion probably because they all have like 8 awful little brats.

Actually, it isn't the people in this (or any industrialized) country that are contributing to overpopulation. The population of white skinned people with European based lineage is steadily decreasing, since industrialzed life actually punishes you for having children (they cost so damn much), while also giving people other existential options besides merely raising kids.

Its the people in 3rd and 2nd world countries, like most of Africa, ect who are the big problem when it comes to overpopulation. They have better medicine, so children don't die like they used to, yet they have yet to curb their reproductive habbits, and still go by the "farm mentality" that more kids = more survival value... even though they're usually starving. It kind of makes me mad that the majority of overpopulation comes from an area torn by war and starvation. People can be such idiots, I swear.

Industrial populations are only going up because of immigration.

I often wonder if the only way to save the planet from being over-run is to put some sort of sterilizing agent in the water in those places. That sort of goes against my ethics though. o.O

[Zanathar]

If people really want to save the planet stop fucking breeding. Period. Everyone can have ONE kid. Thats it. I don't see any of the lazy, government cheese, hippie protesters supporting that little notion probably because they all have like 8 awful little brats.

Its the people in 3rd and 2nd world countries, like most of Africa, ect who are the big problem when it comes to overpopulation. They have better medicine, so children don't die like they used to, yet they have yet to curb their reproductive habbits, and still go by the "farm mentality" that more kids = more survival value... even though they're usually starving. It kind of makes me mad that the majority of overpopulation comes from an area torn by war and starvation. People can be such idiots, I swear.

It isnt farm mentality in Africa... Africa is a male dominated society and in Africa more children mean you are a better, "bigger" man than the guy with only 1 child or a few.

Try convincing the ruling caste to change their definition of manhood. Good luck!

[mofish]

Dont forget the lovely Catholic Church and Islam rolling in and telling them its a sin not to have children, that youre going to hell if you wear a rubber.

[Phlegm]

does China still have their 'one child per family' law?

China repealed this law 5 or 6 years ago

[Yamori]

Dont forget the lovely Catholic Church and Islam rolling in and telling them its a sin not to have children, that youre going to hell if you wear a rubber.

I'm seriously in disbelief that there is a mainstream religion in our country that says you can't use birth control. And that people actually obey it. It can't be real. Can it? :P

[mofish]

Dont forget the lovely Catholic Church and Islam rolling in and telling them its a sin not to have children, that youre going to hell if you wear a rubber.

I'm seriously in disbelief that there is a mainstream religion in our country that says you can't use birth control. And that people actually obey it. It can't be real. Can it? :P

Never underestimate the stupidity of religion.