Comments on: The Boogeyman http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/ Exposing the ugly truths about the Bush Administration. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:26:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1.3 by: The Mahablog » Feel the Love http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-525681 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:45:23 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-525681 [...] You probably know already that George Soros is the Boogeyman. [...] […] You probably know already that George Soros is the Boogeyman. […]

]]> by: The Mahablog » Loose Lips, Drool Drips http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-295812 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:27:31 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-295812 [...] So far, the best explanation of the smear against Rush comes from the ever brilliant Macranger. After repeating the much-debunked lie that Media Matters is funded by George Soros, Macranger points out that it was a caller, not Rush, who criticized critical soldiers — Rush was just helping him out when he said “phony soldiers.” Then in the next paragraph Macranger says [emphasis added], By the way, his and Rush’s opinion is not a lone one among active soldiers by the way, many of whom view “malcontents” with not so loving feelings. In fact as I told you before that back “in the day” we spotted these types in basic training and “marked them” with a special party! You know, to let them know just what they had signed up for in case they forgot. [...] […] So far, the best explanation of the smear against Rush comes from the ever brilliant Macranger. After repeating the much-debunked lie that Media Matters is funded by George Soros, Macranger points out that it was a caller, not Rush, who criticized critical soldiers — Rush was just helping him out when he said “phony soldiers.” Then in the next paragraph Macranger says [emphasis added], By the way, his and Rush’s opinion is not a lone one among active soldiers by the way, many of whom view “malcontents” with not so loving feelings. In fact as I told you before that back “in the day” we spotted these types in basic training and “marked them” with a special party! You know, to let them know just what they had signed up for in case they forgot. […]

]]> by: Doug Hughes http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-286660 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:17:56 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-286660 It just occurrred to me. At the Emmy Awards show, it was Fox who cut off Sally Field in her acceptance speech whe she went off about the war. That was censorship, though legal, and the Left needs to hit with that word, every time the Righties try to thwart free speech. Had I been in the Senate (stop lauging - it's hypothetical) I would not have voted against the ad or the organization. Off the floor, I might have had some criticism for the ad, but I would have emphasized the importance of free speeh far overrides the damage that might have been suffered by a public figure, for criticism of his testimony in a public forum. It just occurrred to me. At the Emmy Awards show, it was Fox who cut off Sally Field in her acceptance speech whe she went off about the war. That was censorship, though legal, and the Left needs to hit with that word, every time the Righties try to thwart free speech. Had I been in the Senate (stop lauging - it’s hypothetical) I would not have voted against the ad or the organization. Off the floor, I might have had some criticism for the ad, but I would have emphasized the importance of free speeh far overrides the damage that might have been suffered by a public figure, for criticism of his testimony in a public forum.

]]> by: A Canadian Reader http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285791 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:25:37 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285791 Alas, I agree with Doug: it IS a war. Alas, I agree with Doug: it IS a war.

]]> by: Doug Hughes http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285633 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:41:42 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285633 I belong to a union forum, which should be friendly to Democrats, but there are a few wingnuts who spout off and I have taken to challenging them. Usually, it's good natured, but one twit has taken to name calling, and wants me to move to Canada. Oddly, the crap has created a backlash; righties who disagree on principle, have given me points in the 'debate'. The only reason I bring it up here is to thank Barbara; this blog has been an invaluable source of information. The loudmouth started on a Churchill bit and I hit back with the quote from Winnie on Iraq. ButI have made my arguments rationally, with facts, quotes and statistics, a lot of them directly or indirectly from here. The forom has come down on me for going off-topic, and I have assured them I won't start anything off-topic, but if the moderator does not squash off-topic comments from wingnuts, I WILL refute. They can't take over the forum. The lies will not go unchallenged. Thanks for ammo in the war, Barbara. I belong to a union forum, which should be friendly to Democrats, but there are a few wingnuts who spout off and I have taken to challenging them. Usually, it’s good natured, but one twit has taken to name calling, and wants me to move to Canada. Oddly, the crap has created a backlash; righties who disagree on principle, have given me points in the ‘debate’.

The only reason I bring it up here is to thank Barbara; this blog has been an invaluable source of information. The loudmouth started on a Churchill bit and I hit back with the quote from Winnie on Iraq. ButI have made my arguments rationally, with facts, quotes and statistics, a lot of them directly or indirectly from here.

The forom has come down on me for going off-topic, and I have assured them I won’t start anything off-topic, but if the moderator does not squash off-topic comments from wingnuts, I WILL refute. They can’t take over the forum. The lies will not go unchallenged. Thanks for ammo in the war, Barbara.

]]> by: c u n d gulag http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285373 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 23:45:41 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285373 joanr16, Thanks, I'm glad someone appreciated my snark:-) joanr16,
Thanks, I’m glad someone appreciated my snark:-)

]]> by: joanr16 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285261 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:45:25 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285261 <i>Mr. Soros bitch-slapped me when I didn’t lean left enough during our gay sex excapade on a greased trampoline last night. I’m still hurting. But, don’t worry about me. It’s the gerbil that needs everyone’s prayers.</i> Oh gulag, thanks, I needed the laugh! Mr. Soros bitch-slapped me when I didn’t lean left enough during our gay sex excapade on a greased trampoline last night.
I’m still hurting. But, don’t worry about me. It’s the gerbil that needs everyone’s prayers.

Oh gulag, thanks, I needed the laugh!

]]> by: No More Mr. Nice Guy! http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285260 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:28:59 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285260 Personally, I think "One paragraph pooped out at me" is a pretty fair summary of the IBD article. Personally, I think “One paragraph pooped out at me” is a pretty fair summary of the IBD article.

]]> by: paradoctor http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285219 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:12:33 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-285219 Swami: yes, it's amazing to see the IBD give that ad free publicity. Alas, they only publicize the ad's title, not its content. Also, the whole fuss is slightly unfair to the general. After all, he did admit to the senators that he's unsure that the occupation has made us any safer. It seems that, despite working for Bush, he still has some judgement and integrity. But not enough. Supposedly Petraeus is a smart man. Why then did he not realize that siding with Bush is a career-limiting move? And he's far from the only one in this march of folly. Why? Swami: yes, it’s amazing to see the IBD give that ad free publicity. Alas, they only publicize the ad’s title, not its content. Also, the whole fuss is slightly unfair to the general. After all, he did admit to the senators that he’s unsure that the occupation has made us any safer. It seems that, despite working for Bush, he still has some judgement and integrity.

But not enough. Supposedly Petraeus is a smart man. Why then did he not realize that siding with Bush is a career-limiting move? And he’s far from the only one in this march of folly. Why?

]]> by: Bonnie http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-284998 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:40:42 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2007/09/22/the-boogeyman/#comment-284998 Take the IBD article and insert Scaife supported right wing idolatries; and, it will no longer be propaganda, it will be the truth. Take the IBD article and insert Scaife supported right wing idolatries; and, it will no longer be propaganda, it will be the truth.

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