I've been answering political questions all morning and this is just a rant.
Ok so 48% of the voting population didn't vote for Obama. Yet, when anyone disagrees with the Democrats about anything they are demeaned or called names like stupid Bible humpers, even though there are legitimate complaints about the current administration and legislation that has been passed. ex: the stimulus package- Fox interviewed Congressmen who admitted to not reading the bill. Its not like I blame them entirely, the thing was a couple thousand pages long. And the White House rammed it down their throats.
But really become politically informed before you start demeaning people, have common courtesy. If you are just insulting people you look like you have no idea what you're talking about and you can't hold an intelligent conversation with someone with an opposing view point.
It goes for conservatives too. You just make your own side look bad when you can't talk about issues.
I actually gained much more respect for Obama when O'Reilly interviewed him. I feel like he is one of the few people who was asking questions that lay people what to know, and in turn Obama gave him very straightforward answers. None of this celebrity BS, where nobody is serious. I thought it was conducted better than the debates, no floozy Q%26amp;As.
sighPolitical Rant not really a ? but feel free to comment?
Those with only a limited capacity for understanding complex thought will almost always revert to assaulting an opponent verbally.
In debate and logic it's called an ';ad hominen'; to dissuade from an opinion by abusing the character of its holder rather than to convince by means of reason or intellect.
In short, those who lack intellectual capacity have no other weapon than slander.Political Rant not really a ? but feel free to comment?
to each his own opinion.
This is the reality- that people are entitled to their own opinion.
What you seem to want to accomplish by complaining is mess around with what people SHOULD MULL AROUND IN THEIR HEADS.
so go ahead and bow to your messiah. and leave the rest of the other citizens alone.
Shoo.
We are all entitled to our opinions, but yes, I prefer educated opinions too.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
I see a lot of political ranting...are people who rant...registered voters?
On and on I have waded through the negative political discourse on these boards but how many of you are actually registered voters and are you going to vote on the midterm...or are all you going to b#%th and complain about the outcome...no hating please (for example Bush stinks or the libs are evil...just honest answers...I see a lot of political ranting...are people who rant...registered voters?
I have, I am and I will....and I am most unhappy with the last term. I was let down...and to be honest...I don't know which clown should lead the circus yet. I just know, I don't want see commercials that put the other party down...just show me what is on your agenda and let me pick the one I believe can do the best job. At this point I don't care if he's/she's an elephant or an a ssI see a lot of political ranting...are people who rant...registered voters?
Registered Independent and Political Science major.
Partisan - a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person; especially: one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance.
I bet more VOTERS rant that non Voters.
In America, people have options. Maybe they are disappointed with bogus candidates and stolen elections and have stopped voting. Maybe they actually are registered voters who are still giving the broken system a chance. Only 33 percent of the population votes. There needs to be more discourse between writers on this board and politicians and the media before change can be affected. Try it
i am annd don't give a F about weather others are or not
I haven't missed a general election in almost 40 years. I make most of the primaries, too.
well..I plan to do both! I talk to co-workers about their views and tell them mine. I read the paper, ads, mail promos, and listen to the news. And I can get on my soapbox pretty quickly about what bugs the h*ll out of me..but you can bet that I will be in line at 6:00a.m. to vote, too..and if the wrong person gets voted in..the cycle will start all over as I will hold them accountable to do their job or here from me!
I vote in every election and I rant occasionally.
I don't rant and I do vote....
2 cents; I didn't vote for Bush.
10 pts?? (trying to get a keychain)
%26lt;-----%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;This 'ranter' VOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you REALLY WANT a 'sample' of but ONE of my MANY rants?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
%26gt;Bush: 'History Cannot Judge Me If I End It Soon'
September 7, 2006 | Issue 42鈥?6
WASHINGTON, DC鈥擠espite, or perhaps because of, rising fuel prices, the unpopularity of the U.S. presence in Iraq, and mounting legal problems surrounding his administration, President Bush informed his Cabinet Monday that he is unworried about his place in history, White House sources said. ';I'm telling you, pretty soon some things are going to develop so that I won't have history to worry about any longer,'; Bush said. ';History may be written by the winners, but it doesn't get written at all if all of human language is lost in, say, fire storms, right? So I can still get off the hook.'; Although troubles faced by his presidency have been relatively recent, sources said they believed Bush's plan had been put into motion long before he had even taken office.
%26lt;http://www.theonion.com/content/node/523鈥?/a>
THAT is an example of why I didn't and WILL NOT vote Repubicunt/Bushit!!!!!
I vote, and with that, I get a jury summons every few months.
Most people who rant are not registered or have never voted.
Why? Because even if they say ';if you don't vote you can't complain'; - people complain anyway. It's human nature.
I rant and I waste my time using the 'voting' machines.
Your vote is your dollar. If you want change, keep it in your pocket. The machines don't count.
Damn straight I'm registered. Not only that, I call and write my representative and senators and donate to the causes I believe in.
I doubt there's a lot of ranters who aren't registered, and definitely none that would admit it here.
I always vote for everything. It gives me the right to complain or praise.
I HATE people who complain and then don't vote! I have heard so many anti Bush rants and I was just like... did you vote??? No, its not like one vote counts. EVERY VOTE COUNTS.
I am registered, and have voted in every election since I turned 18! So I have a right to ********* about him!
Bush is our president. Evil or Saint.
I am a regeistered voter and will be voting for ................................ in 08
Yes I do, yes I will .. and yes, I will continue to speak my beliefs.
I rant a lot, just not here
I registered to vote the day I turned 19. 18 year olds couldn't vote when I was 18 so I had to wait. I voted in every election at first but I lost interest. It seemed that we simply didn't have any more choices. Everyone who ran looked the same to me, they all said the same things, made the same promises, did the same dirty deals. I was never too interested in politics but I became absolutely apolitical.
Then I retired from the Army and moved to Austin just about the time George W. Bush became Governor of Texas. I never could figure out how a failed business man with no experience could so easily beat someone like Ann Richards. It just so happened I worked right across the street from him and I watched for 5 years as he did absolutely nothing except somehow, get re-elected. I actually had the chance to meet him on more than once occasion but he was such a nothing to me I just walked on by.
Suddenly, without warning, this do nothing was talking about running for President. I watched in disbelief as he ran and WON. I didn't vote in that election either, he had Texas in his pocket, there didn't seem much point. I thought, ';Well, he didn't do squat in Texas, how much harm can he do.'; Well, ol' George had a few tricks up his sleeve. He set me back on heels when one of his first official acts was his Axis of Evil speech. Seems kind of silly to piss those people off for no good reason but I still didn't expect him to do much.
Them Sept 11 happened and everything changed. George stopped being Mr Do-Nothing and started ripping the constitution apart, something I had served 20 years in the Army to defend. I became much more interested in politics and I did something I have never done in my entire life, in fact, something I used to deride others over and that was vote a straight Democratic ticket in 2004. I always considered myself a conservative but Bush made that a dirty word, he made it someone who believes he is always right and everyone else is always wrong.
As you can see, I rant pretty good. Now I vote too, even if I have to vote against someone instead of for someone else.
some are, some arent.
some people just truly enjoy complaining about politics and politicians. Its like a hobby.
Pity them...they are deserving.
Most people who spew political chants are either not registered or probably dont vote if they are.
Most of them are not!
I am registered, and I encourage others to contact their county clerk and have their names placed on the permanent list for absentee voting. There are too many problems with the computerised bean counters that have been sold to local governments. I have signs in my yard and will do campaign work for candidates. Last year I worked for the national committee. I'm too busy to rant and hate. Thanks for the question!
YES I vote Yes I rant YES as an American I have that right.
I have, I am and I will....and I am most unhappy with the last term. I was let down...and to be honest...I don't know which clown should lead the circus yet. I just know, I don't want see commercials that put the other party down...just show me what is on your agenda and let me pick the one I believe can do the best job. At this point I don't care if he's/she's an elephant or an a ssI see a lot of political ranting...are people who rant...registered voters?
Registered Independent and Political Science major.
Partisan - a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person; especially: one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance.
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I bet more VOTERS rant that non Voters.
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In America, people have options. Maybe they are disappointed with bogus candidates and stolen elections and have stopped voting. Maybe they actually are registered voters who are still giving the broken system a chance. Only 33 percent of the population votes. There needs to be more discourse between writers on this board and politicians and the media before change can be affected. Try it
i am annd don't give a F about weather others are or not
I haven't missed a general election in almost 40 years. I make most of the primaries, too.
well..I plan to do both! I talk to co-workers about their views and tell them mine. I read the paper, ads, mail promos, and listen to the news. And I can get on my soapbox pretty quickly about what bugs the h*ll out of me..but you can bet that I will be in line at 6:00a.m. to vote, too..and if the wrong person gets voted in..the cycle will start all over as I will hold them accountable to do their job or here from me!
I vote in every election and I rant occasionally.
I don't rant and I do vote....
2 cents; I didn't vote for Bush.
10 pts?? (trying to get a keychain)
%26lt;-----%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;This 'ranter' VOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you REALLY WANT a 'sample' of but ONE of my MANY rants?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
%26gt;Bush: 'History Cannot Judge Me If I End It Soon'
September 7, 2006 | Issue 42鈥?6
WASHINGTON, DC鈥擠espite, or perhaps because of, rising fuel prices, the unpopularity of the U.S. presence in Iraq, and mounting legal problems surrounding his administration, President Bush informed his Cabinet Monday that he is unworried about his place in history, White House sources said. ';I'm telling you, pretty soon some things are going to develop so that I won't have history to worry about any longer,'; Bush said. ';History may be written by the winners, but it doesn't get written at all if all of human language is lost in, say, fire storms, right? So I can still get off the hook.'; Although troubles faced by his presidency have been relatively recent, sources said they believed Bush's plan had been put into motion long before he had even taken office.
%26lt;http://www.theonion.com/content/node/523鈥?/a>
THAT is an example of why I didn't and WILL NOT vote Repubicunt/Bushit!!!!!
I vote, and with that, I get a jury summons every few months.
Most people who rant are not registered or have never voted.
Why? Because even if they say ';if you don't vote you can't complain'; - people complain anyway. It's human nature.
I rant and I waste my time using the 'voting' machines.
Your vote is your dollar. If you want change, keep it in your pocket. The machines don't count.
Damn straight I'm registered. Not only that, I call and write my representative and senators and donate to the causes I believe in.
I doubt there's a lot of ranters who aren't registered, and definitely none that would admit it here.
I always vote for everything. It gives me the right to complain or praise.
I HATE people who complain and then don't vote! I have heard so many anti Bush rants and I was just like... did you vote??? No, its not like one vote counts. EVERY VOTE COUNTS.
I am registered, and have voted in every election since I turned 18! So I have a right to ********* about him!
Bush is our president. Evil or Saint.
I am a regeistered voter and will be voting for ................................ in 08
Yes I do, yes I will .. and yes, I will continue to speak my beliefs.
I rant a lot, just not here
I registered to vote the day I turned 19. 18 year olds couldn't vote when I was 18 so I had to wait. I voted in every election at first but I lost interest. It seemed that we simply didn't have any more choices. Everyone who ran looked the same to me, they all said the same things, made the same promises, did the same dirty deals. I was never too interested in politics but I became absolutely apolitical.
Then I retired from the Army and moved to Austin just about the time George W. Bush became Governor of Texas. I never could figure out how a failed business man with no experience could so easily beat someone like Ann Richards. It just so happened I worked right across the street from him and I watched for 5 years as he did absolutely nothing except somehow, get re-elected. I actually had the chance to meet him on more than once occasion but he was such a nothing to me I just walked on by.
Suddenly, without warning, this do nothing was talking about running for President. I watched in disbelief as he ran and WON. I didn't vote in that election either, he had Texas in his pocket, there didn't seem much point. I thought, ';Well, he didn't do squat in Texas, how much harm can he do.'; Well, ol' George had a few tricks up his sleeve. He set me back on heels when one of his first official acts was his Axis of Evil speech. Seems kind of silly to piss those people off for no good reason but I still didn't expect him to do much.
Them Sept 11 happened and everything changed. George stopped being Mr Do-Nothing and started ripping the constitution apart, something I had served 20 years in the Army to defend. I became much more interested in politics and I did something I have never done in my entire life, in fact, something I used to deride others over and that was vote a straight Democratic ticket in 2004. I always considered myself a conservative but Bush made that a dirty word, he made it someone who believes he is always right and everyone else is always wrong.
As you can see, I rant pretty good. Now I vote too, even if I have to vote against someone instead of for someone else.
some are, some arent.
some people just truly enjoy complaining about politics and politicians. Its like a hobby.
Pity them...they are deserving.
Most people who spew political chants are either not registered or probably dont vote if they are.
Most of them are not!
I am registered, and I encourage others to contact their county clerk and have their names placed on the permanent list for absentee voting. There are too many problems with the computerised bean counters that have been sold to local governments. I have signs in my yard and will do campaign work for candidates. Last year I worked for the national committee. I'm too busy to rant and hate. Thanks for the question!
YES I vote Yes I rant YES as an American I have that right.
What do you think of this singer's political rant?
The singer of this hardcore band gives a fairly insightful pre-song rant. And yes, they're covering U2.What do you think of this singer's political rant?
What a moron.
If it was all about the oil, we would not have given control of the Oil back to the Iraqi's. Simply just another ill-informed entertainer.What do you think of this singer's political rant?
Maybe she should stay out of America then.....take most of Hollywood with you please!
He makes a hell of a point and can sing pretty good too.
What a moron.
If it was all about the oil, we would not have given control of the Oil back to the Iraqi's. Simply just another ill-informed entertainer.What do you think of this singer's political rant?
Maybe she should stay out of America then.....take most of Hollywood with you please!
He makes a hell of a point and can sing pretty good too.
Do you enjoy partisan political questions that aren't really questions but talking points or incoherent rants?
Sometimes they are amusing, usually they are depressing, even when I agree with them. I think yahoo should create a moderated debate site, or bring back the message boards on the news articles. Ever since they stopped the news message boards, people have looked for an outlet here.Do you enjoy partisan political questions that aren't really questions but talking points or incoherent rants?
NO. If all you want to do is blast out your thoughts with no desire to learn what people really think in an attempt to better yourself and your understanding of the world, join another forum. Y!A's question and answer format should not be abused to spread your own biased beliefs under the guise of ';asking'; whether Liberals are diseased or Bush is the devil reincarnate.Do you enjoy partisan political questions that aren't really questions but talking points or incoherent rants?
Some of them are good for a chuckle.
No.
for some reason i really enjoy reading them.
it's not that i actually find them worth reading, informative, or intelligent. it's that i must really enjoy taking the bait.
i convince myself that it's helpful to my arguing.
Mostly uninformed, stupid, rants, talking points, hatred and on and on. Once in a long while do I read a question that is profound and well thought out.
I love right-wing rants!
They're almost as enjoyable as getting a root canal, without the Novocaine.
They are only incoherent if they are coming from a liberal Democrat . It's a prerequisite of being a Democrat . Look at your question You must enjoy it
sure,almost as much as i enjoy clones
yes, i enjoy them. some of them are pretty funny. a few of them are actually innovative
No. I tried to escape to the Religion and spirituality section and between the witches and devil worshippers and the psychic's and the KKK, and all the loonbats, I came back to politics for more torture.
I highly recommend a break or two, maybe in the nice ';pet'; section.
I don't. Most of them are very uninformed as well.
i enjoy my own and a few others, not the Bush lied rant because I am sick of that one.
NO. If all you want to do is blast out your thoughts with no desire to learn what people really think in an attempt to better yourself and your understanding of the world, join another forum. Y!A's question and answer format should not be abused to spread your own biased beliefs under the guise of ';asking'; whether Liberals are diseased or Bush is the devil reincarnate.Do you enjoy partisan political questions that aren't really questions but talking points or incoherent rants?
Some of them are good for a chuckle.
No.
for some reason i really enjoy reading them.
it's not that i actually find them worth reading, informative, or intelligent. it's that i must really enjoy taking the bait.
i convince myself that it's helpful to my arguing.
Mostly uninformed, stupid, rants, talking points, hatred and on and on. Once in a long while do I read a question that is profound and well thought out.
I love right-wing rants!
They're almost as enjoyable as getting a root canal, without the Novocaine.
They are only incoherent if they are coming from a liberal Democrat . It's a prerequisite of being a Democrat . Look at your question You must enjoy it
sure,almost as much as i enjoy clones
yes, i enjoy them. some of them are pretty funny. a few of them are actually innovative
No. I tried to escape to the Religion and spirituality section and between the witches and devil worshippers and the psychic's and the KKK, and all the loonbats, I came back to politics for more torture.
I highly recommend a break or two, maybe in the nice ';pet'; section.
I don't. Most of them are very uninformed as well.
i enjoy my own and a few others, not the Bush lied rant because I am sick of that one.
I want you're best political rant here....!?
Ok, I want to know just what anyone and everyone thinks about as far as anything political today. So I guess if I have to ask a question to keep it on yahoo answers....
What is/are you're views on any political issue(s) today? Just rant people. I don't care if you're liberal or conservative.I want you're best political rant here....!?
The two party system is tearing your country apart. You either hate or love: Bush, Obama, Palin, Pelosi, Clinton, Clinton, Rush L., Michale Moore, etc. When everything Obama is either great or stupid, there is no debate, no intelligent discourse and no happiness. I think the US needs an upside, inside out day where Liberals have to argue Conservative philosophy and visa-versa for a day. Y!A should, on that day, refuse to post answers in the political section unless it includes at least one legitimate concession. i.e. O'Reilly is a total lying scumbag but I admire his passion and I respect that he stands up for what he believes.I want you're best political rant here....!?
You just want to pick us off, don`t you? You can still report us even if we don`t rant. You`ll lose points and your account if you are proven wrong with enough erroneous reports.
The politics section is exciting. Never a dull moment.But we can't rant because its against TOS rules.
YES WE CAN!
What is/are you're views on any political issue(s) today? Just rant people. I don't care if you're liberal or conservative.I want you're best political rant here....!?
The two party system is tearing your country apart. You either hate or love: Bush, Obama, Palin, Pelosi, Clinton, Clinton, Rush L., Michale Moore, etc. When everything Obama is either great or stupid, there is no debate, no intelligent discourse and no happiness. I think the US needs an upside, inside out day where Liberals have to argue Conservative philosophy and visa-versa for a day. Y!A should, on that day, refuse to post answers in the political section unless it includes at least one legitimate concession. i.e. O'Reilly is a total lying scumbag but I admire his passion and I respect that he stands up for what he believes.I want you're best political rant here....!?
You just want to pick us off, don`t you? You can still report us even if we don`t rant. You`ll lose points and your account if you are proven wrong with enough erroneous reports.
The politics section is exciting. Never a dull moment.But we can't rant because its against TOS rules.
YES WE CAN!
Is there anything new about Tony Blair speech, same old political ranting, grovelling and canvassing.?
I thought it was a very good speech. I don't really like the bloke but I have to say that politically he is a very astute bloke. i read the speech as him saying. ';You ungrateful 5hits!! You were un-electable without me. Remember??';
I still wont forgive him for Iraq and the 5hit we now have when we go through an airport but I don't think it would have been better under GB. In fact if GB was the leader of Labour I really don't think labour would be in power.Is there anything new about Tony Blair speech, same old political ranting, grovelling and canvassing.?
Same old promises but no benefit for the people.Is there anything new about Tony Blair speech, same old political ranting, grovelling and canvassing.?
Worldwide web site, actually - and not exclusively American - so keep asking.
Same old same old - good leader who's time is up.
USA site, mate. Take your tired Brit comlaining to your own.
';terrorism is not a response to our foreign policy, it's an attack on our way of life';
we all expect Bush to come out with these stupid and obviously untrue statements but I had a bit more respect for Blair. Looks like he is Bush's ****** after alloily skin blackheads sun mask
I still wont forgive him for Iraq and the 5hit we now have when we go through an airport but I don't think it would have been better under GB. In fact if GB was the leader of Labour I really don't think labour would be in power.Is there anything new about Tony Blair speech, same old political ranting, grovelling and canvassing.?
Same old promises but no benefit for the people.Is there anything new about Tony Blair speech, same old political ranting, grovelling and canvassing.?
Worldwide web site, actually - and not exclusively American - so keep asking.
Same old same old - good leader who's time is up.
USA site, mate. Take your tired Brit comlaining to your own.
';terrorism is not a response to our foreign policy, it's an attack on our way of life';
we all expect Bush to come out with these stupid and obviously untrue statements but I had a bit more respect for Blair. Looks like he is Bush's ****** after all
Should Yahoo Answers create a Rant section for the political trolls?
How many real questions do you see in this section? Some people think constant insults earn themselves political points.Should Yahoo Answers create a Rant section for the political trolls?
That's a great idea!
After scanning the first 3 pages of this category and finding rant after rant, clearly it would be a useful sub-category! Clear the way for people who don't want to wade through all the sewage. And stop me from wasting time thinking about composing a response to something that isn't really a question anyway. If I post the 'answer' I feel crap, and if I don't I move on feeling sorta slimed. If there are some folks who like to get on and get off on name-calling and baiting, then let them go play with themselves in their own, special place!Should Yahoo Answers create a Rant section for the political trolls?
It already has.
You posted your question on it.
And, for what it's worth, I agree with you 100% that some people think that their agenda of insults and ridiculous questions (and answers) will win them support for their views.
It ain't working, folks.
Yep
That's a good idea. Other sections can be...
';stupid questions'; and ';i'm too lazy to do my own homework...';
That's an excellent idea. No holes barred. I mean, just let them
bash the heck out of each other. No reporting abuse.
Maybe a Mature warning, with all kinds of foul language.
I'll bet it would be the most popular category here.
Great idea....and they could also include one for Religion.
Definitely worth considering. I am so tired of everything being Bush's fault instead of intelligent discussion.
Nice idea but, unfortunately, they wouldn't stay in their section
Okiedoke ... I'll pass it on for yeah.
I thought that Politics and Rant were the same thing.
That's a good idea.
That's a great idea!
After scanning the first 3 pages of this category and finding rant after rant, clearly it would be a useful sub-category! Clear the way for people who don't want to wade through all the sewage. And stop me from wasting time thinking about composing a response to something that isn't really a question anyway. If I post the 'answer' I feel crap, and if I don't I move on feeling sorta slimed. If there are some folks who like to get on and get off on name-calling and baiting, then let them go play with themselves in their own, special place!Should Yahoo Answers create a Rant section for the political trolls?
It already has.
You posted your question on it.
And, for what it's worth, I agree with you 100% that some people think that their agenda of insults and ridiculous questions (and answers) will win them support for their views.
It ain't working, folks.
Yep
That's a good idea. Other sections can be...
';stupid questions'; and ';i'm too lazy to do my own homework...';
That's an excellent idea. No holes barred. I mean, just let them
bash the heck out of each other. No reporting abuse.
Maybe a Mature warning, with all kinds of foul language.
I'll bet it would be the most popular category here.
Great idea....and they could also include one for Religion.
Definitely worth considering. I am so tired of everything being Bush's fault instead of intelligent discussion.
Nice idea but, unfortunately, they wouldn't stay in their section
Okiedoke ... I'll pass it on for yeah.
I thought that Politics and Rant were the same thing.
That's a good idea.
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