Senate, supermajority rule
A majority party does not "control" Senate. Any senators can impede a bill they do not like through filibuster, which can be stopped by 60 senators. So. 41 senators of a minority party can stop legislation. Today, threats, rather than exercise, of filibuster are frequently used, and they are effective enough to stop or modify legislation.
[QUOTE=Doppelganger;422788]If obstruction is what you want to talk about, how about the Democrat control Senate. For a Democrat it is compromise only if the Republicans surrender and go along, if not then it's obstruction. So what do you call a Senate which will not even bring up bills for debate on the floor after they have been passed by the publicly elected represenatives of the people in the House of Represenatives, to use the phrase so often thrown out there by Obama.[/QUOTE]
Golden Businessman Syndrome
[QUOTE=Doppelganger; 422733]Those who can, do. They are called EMPLOYERS.
Those who can't, don't. They are called EMPLOYEES.[/QUOTE]This seems like an appropriate time to introduce a term that has sometimes occured to me when reading this thread. A new term never coined before, introduced right here on AP:
[b][i]Golden Businessman Syndrome[/i][/b]
Just like Golden Pussy Syndrome, but for a businessman. Now just like not all chicas have GPS, not all businessmen have GBS. Just some, typically right-wing businessmen. It's an attitude that they are superior and beyond reproach, no matter what they may say or do.
Most businesses depend on the labor of others. Many businesses also depend on skills that the owners do not posess. The company wouldn't exist without those workers and their skills, just like the workers wouldn't have jobs without the owners. It's a mutual relationship. Each group benefits the other. It's also sound economic policy to ensure workers share in prosperity, vs. letting owners simply maximize their take. You don't have a strong economy without a strong middle class.
Clearly Doppel, you're an elitist like Romney. Why don't you repeat your quote above to your employees.
Never wake a sleeping DOG! You just might get bit!
[url]http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/report-gop-outside-groups-plan-spend-more-1-142453576.html[/url]
Interesting article on Yahoo today. What happened to the great Obama fund raising machine. You mean the "occupy people" aren't opening their wallets to support their great leader. IALOTFLMAO! Tick! Tick! Tick! And you all thought the 2010 democrat slaughter was impressive. Just wait till November! Happy Mongering All. Toymann.
Ps. One thing about Obamanation. He sure knows how to fire up the republican base! And he thinks Romney is "out of touch". Give me a friggin break!
You will tend to repeat the past
Watch this.
[url]http://www.history.com/shows/hatfields-and-mccoys[/url]
North against the South or as now Republicans against Democrats.
Same war different times.
They were families against each other.
What has changed?
Only Money!
From Archie Bunker to Jerry Springer
Really, it was not that long ago, so how did we get to this stage? Yes, it is all about money. Not that money is evil, we need it to put food on the table and a roof over our head. America, the richest country with the highest standard of living is beyond this point. It is the next stage that get us in trouble, the allure of over consumption and spending, and the prestige and status that the comes along with material goods. Human greed, nothing new.
Personal responsiblity vs corporate responsiblity. At one time, Las Vegas was where you could fulfill your fantasies once or twice a year. I lost my ass many-a-time, but the fun was memorable and was inexpensive compared to the table losses. As with the financial institutions of today, you had to be wary of the easy credit suggested by the ever-present pit boss. Yes, America today is one giant Las Vegas. The Mafia is still alive and doing even better. We are wading in the swamp with housing mortgages, credit cards and student loans all in crisis. On the sideline, education and healthcare costs are spiraling. Like the free / cheap buffets / shows of yesteryear Las Vegas, they are long gone. Las Vegas has gone corporate.
So, for the drill-baby-drill crowd, pause, and try to suck in some fresh air (if you can find it). At some point, more does not mean better. We know any addiction is hard to break. I am still over spending in Bangkok.
Jackoff. We all know that women should be rented by the hour and that's about it. Right?
[QUOTE=Jackson; 422872]Do you advocate a country run by women? Do you want to be governed by women?
Please explain.
Jackson[/QUOTE]Your comment raises the obvious question. Why do you remain in a country run by a woman?
Over the years your views on women and what their place is has been manifested over and over again.
It's a wonder how you have avoided to fate of Loretta Bobbit's hubby? Can we assume you sleep with one eye open when a chica stays over? If not, you probably should!
Or more likely at your age one quick pop and send her packin' is the rule?