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Posts Made By: Joe Lentz

June 24, 2004 08:37 PM Forum: Politics

Glad to see this...

Posted By Joe Lentz
From CNN today:

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Facing strong opposition, the United States announced Wednesday it was dropping a resolution seeking a new exemption for American peacekeepers from international prosecution for war crimes.


June 25, 2004 08:26 PM Forum: Politics

People finally wising up?

Posted By Joe Lentz
Here's some recent poll numbers that you will either find encouraging, or make you grit your teeth. wink

http://www.politinfo.com/articles/article_2004_06_25_5856.html

June 28, 2004 05:09 PM Forum: Politics

Fahrenheit 9/11 weekend #s

Posted By Joe Lentz
From the AP:

LOS ANGELES -- Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11" took in a whopping $21.8 million in its first three days, becoming the first documentary ever to debut as Hollywood's top weekend film.

June 28, 2004 07:13 PM Forum: Politics

Detainees win right to Sue

Posted By Joe Lentz
Supreme Ct. has been busy lately...

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0629/p01s04-usju.html

...ruling against Bush, says he acted beyond his constitutional authority.

June 29, 2004 04:43 PM Forum: Politics

Show me the Money!

Posted By Joe Lentz
Seems to be 20 billion bucks missing. Hmmm... I wonder where it could be?

http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2004/06/27/ap1434764.html

Anyone care to make any guesses?


July 3, 2004 07:15 PM Forum: Politics

Halliburton rips Taxpayers

Posted By Joe Lentz
Once again we have the esteemed company working in their own "best" interest:

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5333896/

I love it, these folks are convinced they have everyone over a barrel and can do whatever they want. At least the Pentagon is taking a little action...

July 3, 2004 10:42 PM Forum: Politics

This Forum

Posted By Joe Lentz
It seems this forum has increasing become a repository for those who require the least amount of information to form ridiculous opinions, and the least amount of pretext to give them... and no, I'm not talking in terms of republicans or democrats here. I know this has been obvious to some; some of those who used to contribute here knew what was happening, and what this forum too often represented. Sure, there are a few who are still interested in debate or dialogue that actually requires some thinking, knowledge and imagination... but they are in the minority. Trolling and idiotic comments are once again becoming the order of the day. Who needs it? Not me. Good luck to those who stay.

July 17, 2004 04:06 PM Forum: Politics

Instant Runoff Voting

Posted By Joe Lentz
Looks like some of you have been talking about the EC and percentage of popular vote lately. Thought I would give you some more food for thought, re: Instant Runoff Voting. There are some advantages to IRV we ought to consider. It's not complicated and solves some of the problems we run up against. Neither does it benefit either party over the other.

Hint: make sure you understand what IRV is before you comment on it. wink

http://www.fairvote.org/irv/faq.htm

OK, I'm gone again, just wanted to give you guys something new to consider. Adios...

August 1, 2004 03:32 AM Forum: Politics

A little test...

Posted By Joe Lentz
OK, this is just for fun, so don't take it too seriously. We all know what fun is right?

http://www.lp.org/issues/platform/compare/platshort.html

August 1, 2004 05:45 PM Forum: Religion

Vatican Document on Feminism

Posted By Joe Lentz
After reading this short article I have to wonder if the vatican knows which century we are living in. Can they really be that out of touch? :S

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=5836602


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