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[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Adder
To the extent that this is true (which I don't think it is), I think the set voters for whom this makes a difference is exceedingly small.

if you take the bet, I need a deposit, or some upfront payment.

[Gattigap]

Slate

• According to the Texas (ahem) penal code, it is forbidden to sell or to advertise an artificial penis or vagina "primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs." The statute makes an exception for instances in which the purchase meets a "medical, psychiatric, judicial, legislative, or law enforcement" need. Even so, in Reliable Consultants v. Ronnie Earle, the normally conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the ban on the grounds that it violated the right of ordinary citizens "to engage in private intimate conduct in the home without government intrusion."
  
  One of only four states banning sexual doodads (the other three are Virginia, Mississippi, and Alabama), Texas is not about to take this insult lying down. Last week, state Attorney General Greg Abbott petitioned the appellate court to reconsider the matter en banc (see exerpts below and on the following three pages). Abbott wrote that, if permitted to stand, the court's decision may "invite … challenges to previously-uncontroversial criminal prohibitions" on sexual practices such as "consensual adult incest or bigamy" (Page 4).

Polygamy and incest are, it seems, only one flick of the switch away.

[Not Bob]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
The more folks learn about Obama's socialist tendencies, .

Two serious* questions:

a. What "socialist tendencies"?

b. And why is acceptable for a GOP governor (Rick Perry, come on down!) to call Obama a Socialist, when if a Democratic governor (hint -- this means that Daily Kos commentators don't count)called McCain a Fascist, she'd be run out of town on a rail?

Is it for the same reason that McCain can solicit the endorsement of an anti-Catholic fundamentalist bigot, and share a stage with him, without a problem (so long as he later says "well, we disagree on some things"), while Obama has to "denounce and reject" the unsought endorsement of Louis Farrakhan?

* OK, a is a serious question -- b is pretty much a rhetorical one. But you can answer it. And I don't think that McCain is a facist. A running dog imperialist, surely, but not a fascist.




edited to switch to a smaller picture. I hate it when the margins get screwed up.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
More of this shit and I wouldn't be voting for her in the general election.

This is why I think a lot of people don't like Hilary. And gender doesn't have a single thing to do with it. This is just a shit move.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
you don't feel yo can win the general election? I think you should trust your instincts. the kicker of the bet is only there to answer Ty's assumption that those states are safe. they ain't. McCain could definetly win Michigan.

You all keep your money in your pocket, and for the next 6 months post about how strong your candidates are.

then, starting next January, we can have a whole,new round of "how bad if the R president!"

oh, but every time you post you shit about how strong your candidates are, I will offer the bet up again.

If it makes you feel any better, I just gave more money to the Obama campaign.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Gattigap
Slate

• According to the Texas (ahem) penal code, it is forbidden to sell or to advertise an artificial penis or vagina "primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs." The statute makes an exception for instances in which the purchase meets a "medical, psychiatric, judicial, legislative, or law enforcement" need. Even so, in Reliable Consultants v. Ronnie Earle, the normally conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the ban on the grounds that it violated the right of ordinary citizens "to engage in private intimate conduct in the home without government intrusion."
  
  One of only four states banning sexual doodads (the other three are Virginia, Mississippi, and Alabama), Texas is not about to take this insult lying down. Last week, state Attorney General Greg Abbott petitioned the appellate court to reconsider the matter en banc (see exerpts below and on the following three pages). Abbott wrote that, if permitted to stand, the court's decision may "invite … challenges to previously-uncontroversial criminal prohibitions" on sexual practices such as "consensual adult incest or bigamy" (Page 4).

Polygamy and incest are, it seems, only one flick of the switch away.

Well, it's like how recognizing marital-type relationships between people of the same sex will lead to sex with animals.

[Gattigap]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski

then, starting next January, we can have a whole,new round of "how bad if the R president!"

I, for one, applaud your increasing forays into Paigowian malopropisms. Fraught with risk of perceived incompetence, yes, but what is Art, if not daring?

"Ping.Pow!!

[SlaveNoMore]

Adder
Which is more simplistic, to advocate talking to everyone or to label 1/3 of the world "enemy, don't go there?"

The former.

Sitting down to "talk" with people who have no intention whatsoever to negotiate is to strengthen their hand and make yours weaker.

Why this is so difficult is strange.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Gattigap
Slate

• According to the Texas (ahem) penal code, it is forbidden to sell or to advertise an artificial penis or vagina "primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs." The statute makes an exception for instances in which the purchase meets a "medical, psychiatric, judicial, legislative, or law enforcement" need. Even so, in Reliable Consultants v. Ronnie Earle, the normally conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the ban on the grounds that it violated the right of ordinary citizens "to engage in private intimate conduct in the home without government intrusion."
  
  One of only four states banning sexual doodads (the other three are Virginia, Mississippi, and Alabama), Texas is not about to take this insult lying down. Last week, state Attorney General Greg Abbott petitioned the appellate court to reconsider the matter en banc (see exerpts below and on the following three pages). Abbott wrote that, if permitted to stand, the court's decision may "invite … challenges to previously-uncontroversial criminal prohibitions" on sexual practices such as "consensual adult incest or bigamy" (Page 4).

Polygamy and incest are, it seems, only one flick of the switch away.

It appears we've found our new Santorum.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Well, it's like how recognizing marital-type relationships between people of the same sex will lead to sex with animals.

can i argue "can't get dates" creates a "medical need?"

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Gattigap
I, for one, applaud your increasing forays into Paigowian malopropisms. Fraught with risk of perceived incompetence, yes, but what is Art, if not daring?

"Ping.Pow!!

citing Hank typos is the new "calling someone a Nazi."

oh, and i knew Paigow. and her's was an art form, but one you wouldn't have got

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
This is a Democrat strategists pipe dream. The more folks learn about Obama's socialist tendencies, the pro-Palestine stance of his senior advisors, his utterly simplistic view towards foreign relations - there is no way they'll stay home. PS - southern and midwestern evangelicals - the most likely sector to "sit-out", aren't exactly the most racially-enlightened folks. They ain't gonna sit still and watch a black man become President without a fight.

On the other hand, nothing says "energized base' like Hillary Clinton.

If you want to talk about McCain again, just let me know.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
the pro-Palestine stance of his senior advisors

Is that the new euphemism for anti-Israel? I suppose that's a small success.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
you don't feel you can win the general election?

I think it's likelier than not that Obama or Clinton will beat McCain. But it's no sure thing. All sorts of things could happen.

[Adder]

Originally posted by Not Bob
b. And why is acceptable for a GOP governor (Rick Perry, come on down!) to call Obama a Socialist, when if a Democratic governor (hint -- this means that Daily Kos commentators don't count)called McCain a Fascist, she'd be run out of town on a rail?

Is it for the same reason that McCain can solicit the endorsement of an anti-Catholic fundamentalist bigot, and share a stage with him, without a problem (so long as he later says "well, we disagree on some things"), while Obama has to "denounce and reject" the unsought endorsement of Louis Farrakhan?

I actually had a conversation with co-counsel today in which the person said she was concerned about Obama's "association with" Farrakhan. And I am supposed to trust this person's judgment on legal questions?