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raves +18 by sadiesmom posted 1 day ago

Ace has reached over 20,000 Raves...Party!!!?
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Answered: Keep up the good work, Ace!!

Answer Comment:
Woo Hoo..way to go, Ace!! You earned each and every rave!! = )

Date Answered: 1 day ago
raves +6 by Coach posted 1 day ago

Don't Tell Me What To Think?
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Answered: The people/market should decide and allow the 1st amendment to flurish!

Answer Comment:
It's BS! They tried "liberal" radio. Air America. No one listened. Tough. What's scarier than the 'fairness doctrine" is this.... (have to give proper credit to yankeetraveler...this is from a blog he posted today, and is WAY scary)! Obamazombies had better wake up!!!! Barack Obama sought to silence his critics during his 2008 campaign. Now, with the ink barely dry on this November's ballots, Obama has begun a war against conservative talk radio. Obama is on record as saying he does not plan an exhumation of the now-dead "Fairness Doctrine". Instead, Obama's attack on free speech will be far less understood by the general public and accordingly, far more dangerous. The late community organizer Saul Alinsky taught his followers to strike hard from an unexpected direction, an approach known asAlinsky jujitsu. Obama himself not only worked as an organizer for an Alinsky offshoot organization, Chicago's Developing Communities Project, but would go on to teach classes in Alinsky's beliefs and methods. "Alinsky jujitsu" as applied to conservative talk radio means using vague rules already on the books to threaten any station which dares to air conservative programs with the loss of its valuable broadcast license. Team Obama and the "localism" weapon The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule in question is called "localism." Radio and television stations are required to serve the interests of their local community as a condition of keeping their broadcast licenses. Obama needs only three votes from the five-member FCC to define localism in such a way that no radio station would dare air any syndicated conservative programming. Localism is one of the rare issues on which Obama himself has been outspoken. On September 20, 2007, Obama submitted a pro-localism written statement to an FCC hearing held at the Chicago headquarters of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.'s Operation Push. Furthermore, the Obama transition team knows all about the potential of localism as a means of silencing conservative dissent. The head of the Obama transition team is John Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress. In 2007, the Center for American Progress issued a report, The Structural Imbalance of Political Talk Radio. This report complained that there was too much conservative talk on the radio because of "the absence of localism in American radio markets" and urged the FCC to "[e]nsure greater local accountability over radio licensing. Podesta's choice as head of the Federal Communications Commission's transition team is Henry Rivera. Since 1994, Rivera has been chairman of the Minority Media Telecommunications Council. This organization has specific ideas about localism: In other words, it would not do for broadcasters to meet with the business leaders whose companies advertise on their station. Broadcasters must reach beyond the business sector and look for leaders in the civic, religious, and non-profit sectors that regularly serve the needs of the community, particularly the needs of minority groups that are typically poorly served by the broadcasting industry as a whole. Rivera's law firm is also the former home of Kevin Martin, the current FCC chairman. Martin is himself an advocate of more stringent localism requirements. It was on Martin's watch that on January 24, 2008, the FCC released its proposed localism regulations. According to TVNewsday: "At the NAB radio show two weeks ago, Martin said that he wanted to take action on localism this year and invited broadcasters to negotiate requirements with him." FCC complaints as politics by other means Remember that an FCC license is required for any radio or television station to legally operate in the United States. A single complaint from anyone can significantly hinder a station's license renewal process or even cost the station its FCC license entirely. There have been some attempts to utilize the FCC complaint process for partisan political ends, most memorably in 2004, when Sinclair Broadcasting agreed to air a documentary questioning Senator John Kerry's war record: Poised to pre-empt programming on its 62 television stations to run a negative documentary about Sen. John Kerry, Sinclair Broadcast Group has come under fire from critics calling it partisan and questioning whether it is failing federal broadcast requirements to reflect local interests. Members of Congress and independent media groups have questioned the company's willingness to respect "localism," a section of federal law that requires media companies to cover local issues and provide an outlet for local voices. One group, The Leftcoaster, went further: But what isn't done a lot which requires the broadcaster to rack up expensive legal fees, is to challenge every one of their affiliates' FCC license renewals as they come up this year and next. ... [T]here still is time to organize and file Petitions or objections by November 1, 2004 for Sinclair stations in North Carolina and South Carolina, and for Florida by January 1, 2005. More recently, the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium issued a "fill in the blanks" official FCC complaint form which begins "Anything that you feel is offensive is worth reporting." Community advisory boards as permanent complaint departments These random efforts could be far more effective at silencing conservatives if they could only be systematized and institutionalized. That is exactly what the FCC proposed on January 24th. Every radio and television station would be required to create: [P]ermanent advisory boards comprised of local officials and other community leaders, to periodically advise them of local needs and issues, and seek comment on the matter. ... To ensure that these discussions include representatives of all community elements, these boards would be made up of leaders of various segments of the community, including underserved groups. The "community advisory board as permanent complaint department" model may well be based upon the 1995 revisions of the Community Reinvestment Act, as described by Howard Husock in City Journal: [T]the new CRA regulations also instructed bank examiners to take into account how well banks responded to complaints. ... [F]or advocacy groups that were in the complaint business, the Clinton administration regulations offered a formal invitation. ... By intervening-even just threatening to intervene-in the CRA review process, left-wing nonprofit groups have been able to gain control over eye-popping pools of bank capital, which they in turn parcel out to individual low-income mortgage seekers. A radical group called ACORN Housing has a $760 million commitment from the Bank of New York...[emphasis in original]. Understand that even allowing conservatives to be radio talk show guests may provoke a FCC licensing complaint. Just ask "right wing hatchet man" Stanley Kurtz. For Obama, when it comes to radio talk, silence is golden, at least when it comes to conservatives. Can localism be stopped? FCC observers agree that the outpouring of complaints from groups like the National Religious Broadcasters during the original comment period helped delay matters. However, Kevin Martin's determination to enact a localism regulation has led him to ask the broadcast industry to accept a voluntary standard that the FCC would then enact. If industry failed to agree now, Martin warned, "a future FCC may be less willing to compromise than the current one." This scare tactic -- agree to our demands today or suffer dire consequences tomorrow -- is having an impact. What broadcasters need to do: speak up now Radio and television station owners need to become engaged in the localism issue and then take the time to educate their own Congressman and Senators about the dangers of the FCC's proposals. If broadcasters get involved, it just may be possible to block implementation of any localism rules during the few months remaining of the Bush Administration. This delay is critical, since once it is the Obama Administration leading the fight for rules which would shut down conservative talk radio, Republican Congressmen and Senators will find it easier to fight back. The Senate needs to draw a line in the sand: free speech, not localism While President Obama will have the authority to name Commissioners as their terms end, these nominations must be confirmed by the Senate. A few pointed questions on localism to FCC nominees during their confirmation hearings would be useful. A filibuster of any and all pro-localism FCC nominees would be even better. Any Senator leading such a filibuster would earn the gratitude of millions of fans of talk radio as well as everyone who believes in free speech..

Date Answered: 1 day ago
raves +38 -9 by Ripped1x posted 1 day ago

Alan Keyes Sues To Obtain Obama Citizenship Proof. Why Doesn't 0bama Just Show His Documentary Proof?
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Answered: Undecided

Answer Comment:
I don't understand why the man hasn't provided the documentation and put the question of his citizenship to rest. Does he have something to worry about? The rules of a "natural born" citizen are well defined. They've changed several times over the years, but the laws in effect at the time of a persons birth are what apply. Makes ya wonder. Could it be that Obama's mama didn't meet the criteria...hmmmmm? If he was actually born in Hawaii, the State should be able to pull the records in a matter of minutes. If he was born in Indonesia it gets trickier. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSMITTING U.S. CITIZENSHIP TO A CHILD BORN OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES Children born abroad to U.S. citizen parents may have a claim to U.S. citizenship. The following is a brief description of the various circumstances under which a child born abroad acquires American citizenship. At least one parent must be a U.S. citizen at the time of the child’s birth. Only one of the scenarios needs to apply for the child to have a claim to U.S. citizenship. • A child born outside of the United States, or its outlying possessions, to two U.S. citizen parents, married or unmarried, is entitled to U.S. citizenship provided that one of the parents had been resident in the United States, or one of its outlying possessions, prior to the birth of the child. (No specific period of time is required.) • If the child was born on, or after, November 14, 1986 and the parents were married at the time, the U.S. citizen parent must have been physically present within the borders of the U.S., or its outlying possessions, for a total of five years prior to the birth of the child (not necessarily consecutive years). Two of those five years must have occurred after the U.S. citizen parent turned 14. • If the child was born on, or after, November 14, 1986 to an unwed U.S. citizen father, the father must meet the same requirements as a married U.S. citizen parent (five years of physical presences, two years after age 14), and must sign the paternity affidavit with the local Swedish authorities. The father must be listed on the Swedish birth certificate (Personbevis). The father will also be required to execute an Affidavit of Paternity and Support before a U.S. Consular Officer in which he agrees to provide support for the child through his/her 18th birthday. Do not sign this Affidavit until requested to do so by the Consular Officer at the Embassy. • If the child was born on, or after December 24, 1952 to an unwed U.S. citizen mother, the mother must have resided in the U.S. for one continuous year prior to the child's birth, with no interruptions allowed. • If the child was born prior to November 14, 1986 the U.S. citizen parent must have been physically present within the borders of the U.S., or its outlying possessions, for a total of ten years prior to the birth of the child (not necessarily consecutive years). Five of those ten years must be after the U.S. citizen parent turned age 14. Since it is not possible to report the birth of child over the age of 18, please see information regarding First Time Applicant for a U.S. passport in the column to the left for information regarding persons born prior to November 14, 1986.

Date Answered: 1 day ago
raves +23 by Fef posted 2 days ago

$700,000,000,000 Bailout: How do you feel now about the plan for government to save our economy?
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Answered: I changed my mind against the bailout

Answer Comment:
I initially supported the financial bailout....and then I educated myself. Government run business is far too Socialist in principle, and works against the free market system. A market that will correct itself if forced to. Self preservation is a big motivator. If big business knows it can rely on Government to bail it out when it's in crisis, that survival incentive is gone. Large corporations need to be FORCED to reexamine the practices that led them to this point. The main problem being greed. CEO's making multimillions a year, being given "golden parachutes" for non performance, and pay packages that bankrupt the very companies that give them,have got to be stopped. Keep the incentive to fix these massive problems...NO bailout!!

Date Answered: 1 day ago
raves +18 by Treasure51 posted 1 day ago

What do you feel is imperative to instill into your children?
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Answered: Faith? (YOUR beliefs---not mine)

Answer Comment:
All of the above, and then some. As parents the thing we want most is for our children to live as happy a life as they possibly can. We hope we instill behaviors that will ensure that happiness and fulfillment. This song by Lee Ann Womack always makes me think of my two children and my hopes for them. I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat But always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you still feel small When you stand by the ocean Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance Never settle for the path of least resistance Living might mean taking chances But they're worth taking Lovin' might be a mistake But it's worth making Don't let some hell bent heart Leave you bitter When you come close to selling out Reconsider Give the heavens above More than just a passing glance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance

Date Answered: 1 day ago
raves +7 by SeaJ posted 2 days ago

Are You a Good Girl or a Bad Girl?
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Answered: It's all Good

Answer Comment:
Most days, anyway. = ) You Are a Normal Girl You are 50% Good and 50% Bad Sure you've pulled some bad girl stunts in your past. But these days, you're (mostly) a good girl.

Date Answered: 2 days ago
raves +14 by Art posted 2 days ago

Which prop 8 protester was most tolerant?
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Answered: Vile Mormons

Answer Comment:
I hate you more than you hate me...nah, nah, nah, nah, nah. These clowns and their ring leaders need an attitude adjustment.

Date Answered: 2 days ago
raves +17 by kikki posted 4 days ago

Cosmiceyes (formally known as Julessdarkeyes) is a very special Birthday Boy today are we gonna party with him and make his day rockin?
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Answered: All of the above

Answer Comment:
Happy, happy birthday...and many more!! Hope your day was wonderful, Jules!! = )

Date Answered: 2 days ago
raves +24 by chilton posted 3 days ago

Vinman broke 10,000 raves! Want to celebrate?
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Answered: I love the vin-man....CONGRATULATIONS!

Answer Comment:
Do I want to celebrate the vin-man?...hells yeah! You earned every one of those raves, Vin. You are one of SodaHead's knights...a champion for the ladies! Always there to take down the opposition. Congratualtions, Vinny! Luv you!! xoxo Cheers, Vin!! = 0

Date Answered: 3 days ago
raves +6 by Hank posted 3 days ago

Peaceful protest ? California Prop 8. Couple of videos in the news story. Your thoughts?
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Answered: I think

Answer Comment:
Seeing this report on the news infuriated me. This is bullshit! That woman has the exact same right to be there as the protesters. The man who is in this 69 year old woman's face is twice her size, calls her names and wags his nasty ass finger at her. He and the others rallying for "tolerance", (freaking joke) are classless, hate filled a-holes. They pushed her, spat on her and trashed her first amendment rights because they felt entitled to...yet they had the balls to chant "shame on you" at her??? Shame on him and his mother for raising a loud mouthed bully!!! The vote was taken, and the people of California spoke. Want us to get over Obama being elected....get over prop 8 being passed!!!

Date Answered: 3 days ago
raves +3 by FanOreilly posted 4 days ago

Do you support targeting political enemies with a black list?
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Answered: No

Answer Comment:
I don't believe in political blackmail and intimidation...it's Anti-American. Whether the loons on the left like it or not, the first amendment applies to EVERYONE! Ironic how these emboldened protesters have demonstrated against every church group or organization that opposed them...except the largest one. They are hypocritical, hate filled commies!!

Date Answered: 3 days ago
raves +2 by Your bullets don't reach mars posted 4 days ago

Seriously, why did the chicken cross the road???
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Answered: Undecided

Answer Comment:
; )

Date Answered: 4 days ago
raves +13 -5 by Lexi posted 5 days ago

Do You Agree With The Doctor?
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Answered: All of the above & then some.

Answer Comment:
Doesn't surprise me in the least.

Date Answered: 5 days ago
raves +41 by Michelle Princess Pack Leader posted 7 days ago

What would your Secret Service code name be?
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Answered: This

Answer Comment:
Diana Prince. = )

Date Answered: 7 days ago
raves +24 by Warren posted 7 days ago

Do poll questions that are biased and leave no room for disagreement annoy you?
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Answered: All of the above

Answer Comment:
None of the above. The poll being biased doesn't bother me as much as when the poll author, and his yes men, are intolerant of anyone who points out the bias or has a differing opinion. If you can't take the reaction you know damn well the poll will get, take it to a private group or quit whining. I see people being blocked all the time solely for thinking differently. Only talking to like minded people gets a bit boring after awhile.

Date Answered: 7 days ago
raves +25 by 1ortother posted 7 days ago

Do you believe we need more government or less?
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Answered: LESS government

Answer Comment:
The more the government is in control, the less "we the people" are. America was founded on the idea that individuals should be free to pursue their own life, liberty and happiness..not that those things should be provided by their government. Be very leery of any leader who wants a larger government....oops!..too late!! "The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of 'liberalism' they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." - Norman Thomas, American Socialist Party

Date Answered: 7 days ago
raves +23 by Margaret posted 7 days ago

Chilton has reached 50,000 raves!! Would you please help me celebrate?
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Answered: Congratulations, Chilton!!

Answer Comment:
You go girl! Always kind, considerate and a lady through and through. I'm so blessed to have you as a friend!! xoxo

Date Answered: 7 days ago
raves +14 by chilton posted Nov 10, 2008 10:22PM GMTNovember 10, 2008 22:22:41

Would you please help me wish Ginny a belated Happy Birthday?!?
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Answered: Happy Birthday....

Answer Comment:
Hope you have a wonderful birthday...and many more!! = )

Date Answered: Nov 10, 2008 10:27PM GMTNovember 10, 2008 22:27:30
raves +23 -4 by Jerry posted Nov 10, 2008 09:14PM GMTNovember 10, 2008 21:14:05

Did you know that Obama is going to break a promise already?
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Answered: Yes

Answer Comment:
This is no surprise to those of us familiar with Obama's track record...you know, those of us who saw through him BEFORE the election.

Date Answered: Nov 10, 2008 09:22PM GMTNovember 10, 2008 21:22:07
raves +23 -19 by Warren posted Nov 09, 2008 10:09PM GMTNovember 09, 2008 22:09:04

Why do the wingnuts on the extreme right accuse Obama of promoting socialism?
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Answered: They are wingnuts. What else would they do.

Answer Comment:
Hmmm....love the choice of answers. Could it be that Warren is a left wing loon? Ignorance is seeing the facts, hearing them straight from the donkeys mouth and ignoring it. There is very good reason to believe Obama embraces socialism and it's principles...all from the man himself. I'm very aware of what socialism is...are you? It's the transitional period between Democracy and Communism. The fact that so many are laying down and buying into it just proves how the many on the left foster a "you owe me", "take care of me" mentality. Wake up, buddy. Obama's idea of "justice" is to punish the sucessful in our society to make things more "balanced". Socialism. Obama's radicalism: Destroying the Constitution Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 The Founders wrote the Constitution to "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity." Barack Obama envisions a very different Constitution. Editorial logo Click for Editorials & Op-Eds In a recently unearthed 2001 interview with Chicago Public Radio, Obama discussed the Supreme Court's decisions during the Civil Rights era and lamented that the court only granted black Americans the same rights as white Americans. It was a tragedy, he said, that it did not grant the government the power to reorder society more fundamentally. "But the Supreme Court never ventured into the issues of redistribution of wealth," he complained. "And sort of more basic issues of political and economic justice in this society. And to that extent, I think, as radical as people try to characterize the Warren Court, it wasn't that radical. It didn't break free from the essential constraints that were placed by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution, at least as it's been interpreted, and the Warren Court interpreted it in the same way, that generally the Constitution is a charter of negative liberties, says what the states can't do to you, says what the federal government can't do to you, but it doesn't say what the federal government or the state government must do on your behalf, and that hasn't shifted, and one of the, I think, the tragedies of the Civil Rights movement was, because the Civil Rights movement became so court focused, I think there was a tendency to lose track of the political and community organizing activities on the ground that are able to put together the actual coalitions of power through which you bring about redistributive change. And, ah, in some ways we still suffer from that." When Barack Obama talks about "change," this is what he means. When Barack Obama envisions a government finally set free from the "essential constraints" the Founders wrote into the Constitution, he envisions a government wholly unconstrained, empowered to enslave one segment of the population, forcing it to work on behalf of another segment -- to "spread the wealth around."

Date Answered: Nov 10, 2008 08:17PM GMTNovember 10, 2008 20:17:09

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