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- iluvatar, on 08/06/2008, -5/+78This "equal time for everyone" mentality is exactly what's wrong with today's mass media. Instead of fact checking, researching, and doing actual JOURNALISM, it's been reduced to "This guy said that, but that guy said this".
No fact checking. No follow-ups. Just ***** gossip. - OdinTGE, on 08/06/2008, -20/+90Am I losing my mind or is this the third Digg submission to hit the front page with nearly the exact same title in about 12 hours?
- inactive, on 08/06/2008, -45/+102The GOP also takes pride in being bigots too.
- inactive, on 08/06/2008, -11/+66Younger, tech-savvy voters don't like McCain. Why should that surprise anyone?
- ajforgue, on 08/06/2008, -21/+55Maybe if there were any good things about McCain's campaign, they'd make it to the front page. I mean seriously, it's like this guy doesn't even care if he wins the presidency or not.
- slifty, on 08/06/2008, -14/+48To be honest, I haven't really been seeing many pro-McCain stories anywhere... well, other than Fox News
- dafragsta, on 08/06/2008, -18/+51It's 100% true. The GOP is a ***** image, not a political party. It's an image of good ol' boy sswaggering around like they don't have a care in the world and like their jaw is made of iron. They don't need to worry. God is on their side. No need to worry about other gods, because they never talk about them or the ambiguity they create. No need to worry about foreign relations, if anyone talks *****, we'll kick their ass, or rather, we'll SAY we're kicking their ass while we send a bunch of ill equipped kids to die while we continue to brag about kicking that ass.
***** the GOP. I actually distinguish between the GOP and Republicans. The "Repulbicans" which were supposed to be for smaller government and lower taxes, wouldn't spend so much money on wars unrelated to the retaliation we were supposed to be enacting on terrorists who organized the 9/11 attacks, they'd just go after Osama Bin Laden, because they know that the government should be fiscally and morally responsible. Instead, and don't mark me down as a Democrat, they hold the current reputation of being caught in far more scandals of either sexual contradictions of their faith or financial exploitation of their position than any other party.
That said, I don't like the Democrats either. They help put in place the large Federal government juggernaut that the Republicans are more than happy to put in motion once they retake office. (It's bound to happen, people are forgetful and they sure aren't going to vote for a worthy Republican like Ron Paul) They also pay little mind to how they will pay for things, but they are glad to try by taking money from your paycheck and not telling you how it's spent.
Party politics is for dumbasses that need to choose between Pepsi and Coke, never mind the other flavors or the fact that these individual bottles are not consistent across the entire run of Pepsi and Coke. - BobSconce, on 08/06/2008, -18/+49Part of Obama's energy plan is to (1) impose a windfall profits tax on oil companies to fund (2) a tax rebate to consumers. In other words, he wants to tax production and subsidize consumption. And, as always happens when government does either of those things, prices will go UP not down.
[And, now, I prepare to be dug down by pro-Obama zealots who just don't like hearing any criticism of their god.] - springboks, on 08/06/2008, -26/+51It's true, the GOP needed to hear that. They take pride in being stupid and do it at the expense of the un-educated vote. They're a bunch of hillbillys! Why? Check out McCain in South Dakota, he says "I'd rather be greeted with the sound of motorbikes than 200k Berliners"
Guess what McCain your bikers are a bunch of inbred South Dakotans who are leaving a bigger carbon footprint with their ***** bike revving than 200k Berliners!
Sounds like McCain is obviously jealous that he's not getting the attention Obama is so he turning everything and making fun of it e.g. tire pressure comment, big crowds. I'm sure if Obama wore pleated pants he'd make fun of that (re: the John Steward reference).
Shame on Republicans. You're the most backward people in the developing nation. - zacharytelschow, on 08/06/2008, -0/+26While I cannot vouch for your sanity, this is indeed #3.
- EarlOfLade, on 08/06/2008, -8/+34I am not sure you understand the concept of Digg.
1. Submit a story YOU find interesting
2. Promote it to everyone with the same views
3. Comment on it
4. If enough people feel the same way as you, it will make the front page.
If 4 does not happen, don't complain about Digg, complain about not enough people agreeing with you, but then again, who says anyone has to? - nickbyfleet, on 08/06/2008, -19/+45Buried as duplicate, this was on the home page just 2 days ago, original here: http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Obama_GOP_takes_ ...
- RudeTurnip, on 08/06/2008, -7/+30Reality has a pro-Obama bias.
- slifty, on 08/06/2008, -0/+18Yeah, probably :(
It is nice to see a Democratic candidate with the stones to call out mudslinging, though.
Before someone accuses me of being biased for implying support towards one side, I also think that the McCain should call out any of Obama's low blows. The moral of the story is that complaints about the opposition are appropriate in my eyes so long as they aren't manipulative and/or lies.
Misinformation is what I hate most about politics. - jasoninoakland, on 08/06/2008, -4/+20Yes, but remember, Christians and white people are beleaguered minorities in this country who have to fight for what little rights they have left. The GOP stands up for them.
/sarcasm - TrueXtremeIcon, on 08/06/2008, -0/+16He said that if everyone did it, the benefits would be huge (which is true). I highly doubt that he expected every vehicle owner in the United States to suddenly go and check their tire pressure. It was used as an example of how thinking in conservation and efficiency terms can make huge impacts, as opposed to the extra 1% of oil 10 years from now we would get from drilling.
Just because Obama made a very smart suggestion and a majority of people are too stupid and/or lazy to act on that suggestion shouldn't be treated as if Obama is the stupid one. - phydeaux70, on 08/06/2008, -0/+15And...if everybody in the US walked 2 miles per day, watched what they ate, and cut out high fructose cornsyrup out of their diet, America could reduce health care costs by 20% (estimated)every year.
While I think his answer to the situation is way to simplistic I like that he has an idea that doesn't say 'The Govenment will do it for you'.
No...I am not an Obama supporter either. Just a person who looks at things for their value not all their hype. - sandersdamnit, on 08/06/2008, -14/+28you hate gays, non-religious people, anti-war people, anyone who doesn't agree with you, McCain has just as much experience being POTUS as Obama does
- Sh0ck4, on 08/06/2008, -25/+39OMFG are you guys serious? I saw this on the front page of Digg last night. Matter of fact, here is a link http://digg.com/search?s=GOP&submit=Search§ion ...
notice the 15 hours ago, then 9 hours ago, then this. Holy ***** people, I understand wanting to take it in the ass from Obama but this is getting ridiculous. Please bury for the love of god. - WasabiBomb, on 08/06/2008, -10/+22Then why do they maintain the leases? Leases have to be paid once every three years- and, at least in my experience, oil companies lock down leases so that OTHER oil companies don't get to drill on them.
In other words, they're hedging their bets, and trying to lock down FURTHER oil leases. - inactive, on 08/06/2008, -16/+28The GOP is out of touch with AMERICAN VALUES
- Kishoba, on 08/06/2008, -1/+13Really speaks volumes about that "algorithm" problem digg says they have doesn't it?
- inactive, on 08/06/2008, -20/+32Republican "Family Values" = Making homosexual advances to teenagers in between stuffing bribes into their pockets while denying food and medical care to poor children.
Illegal wars, treason and SPYING on Americans, TORTURE, CORRUPTION, MAN-BOY SEX, ALL Republican "Family values" - flink405, on 08/06/2008, -6/+17U.S. bikers vote for the U.S. President, 200k Berliners don´t.
- RUFFyamahaRYDER, on 08/06/2008, -5/+16"It wouldn't reduce our oil consumption 3 or 4 percent, it would increase mileage of gasoline powered cars 3 or four percent"
So making our cars 3 or 4 percent more efficient doesn't reduce our oil consumption? This doesn't make sense unless you think people will drive more (even though it's at a downward trend at the moment). - evilregis, on 08/06/2008, -0/+10And the alternative? Ignore them like Kerry? End result: Ignorant public believe the trolls.
- ndanie3, on 08/06/2008, -1/+11That's what happens when news companies are trying to be the first to get the story
- flink405, on 08/06/2008, -16/+26digg is a club.
digg is a club made up of pro-Obama/anti-McCain, Huffingtonpost, MoveOn.org type people.
If you are not one of these people, there is no reason to read digg political discussions. It is totally slanted and biased toward Obama.
These pro-Obamaniacs do not realize that they are only being read by people that have the same opinion.
It is like talking into the mirror, but they don´t realize it. They are wasting their time trying to convince other pro-Obama people to be pro-Obama.
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A broader, diverse group of opinions on digg would bring in more visitors and more active discussions. The Obama people seem to be afraid of that and block out or bury any discussions that don´t paint their candidate in a glowing fashion. - airwalke, on 08/06/2008, -9/+18It's about time he started hitting back. McCain can suggest that Obama is the anti-christ or nothing more than a celebrity, but if Obama says that the GOP is ignorant, oh no, what a tragedy! He shouldn't be saying things like this!
- thejimmyo, on 08/06/2008, -0/+9There is indeed oil in the non-producing leases.
http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wo/MINE ...
However, just because the areas are "non-producing" doesn't necessarily mean that they're sitting idle. It takes a long time to drill for oil, and people are very secretive and reluctant to reveal what they're actually doing or planning on their leased areas (I guess that they're scared somebody else will drink their milkshake). - MattB123, on 08/06/2008, -3/+12Or as I like to call them/us, the smart folks.
- TheEggAndI, on 08/06/2008, -1/+9do you have any idea what you're talking about?
obama never said that he expected the entire united states to check their tire pressure. ONE PERSON asked him what he/she could do to personally help, and he gave them a tip followed up by a satistic that is everyone in the country did this it would reduce consumption. which is TRUE. why do people keep trying ot pass this off as his energy plan? are they really grasping at straws that badly?
if everyone stop drinking, smoking, and started exercising, that would eliminate atleast 50%(which is an under estimate) of diseases in the country, that is TRUE, it doesnt mean that anyone expects everyone in the country to do that. - zydeco, on 08/06/2008, -0/+8Quick Quiz, atmmac. Who said the following?
"Energy efficiency by using improved technology and practicing sensible habits in our homes, businesses and automobiles is a big part of the answer, and is something we can achieve right now."
Hint: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2007/04/ ... - zydeco, on 08/06/2008, -1/+9Hey, it worked for the wealthy Yale grad from Maine that suddenly became a cowboy. YEE-HAW!
- dan222555, on 08/06/2008, -1/+9As if hate were contained exclusively on one side of the political spectrum....
- SpiceWare, on 08/06/2008, -10/+19reducing demand is great thing to do, but if we *also* open up the drilling then money that would have been going overseas would instead be used to create jobs in America.
- sysop073, on 08/06/2008, -0/+7I think you're picturing old Digg. The new concept of Digg is to click on as many stories as possible and post comments like "Bury me" and "It's a trap!", preferably with gigantic ASCII pictures
- Kenzan, on 08/06/2008, -3/+10I find it Ironic that even NASCAR agrees that proper tire pressure can save gas.
- publiclurker, on 08/06/2008, -6/+13Shhh!, it's supposed to be a secret.
- IphtashuFitz, on 08/06/2008, -2/+9Thankfully most Diebold machines have been relegated to the trash heap.
- mst3kcrow, on 08/06/2008, -0/+7Both parties take part of the uneducated vote. A few examples of what they engage in: party politics, suggesting the gov is a limitless bank account for social amenities (and not considering this would cause higher taxes), and ignoring important issues while they ***** their voting base over.
- inactive, on 08/06/2008, -6/+12Bush has been the strongest proponent for wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear, tidal, etc energy in government.
- sk11, on 08/06/2008, -0/+6It's Groundhog day!!
- TheHerk, on 08/06/2008, -3/+9"Obritney-bot"
Don't you realize you are part of this absurdity. - gadgetlust, on 08/06/2008, -2/+8This phenomenon you mention is nothing more than the activity of people who are smarter than you moving stuff around in the tubes while you're busy sounding out the big words.
- inactive, on 08/06/2008, -0/+6@CryRightardCry
"You'll have to back that outrageous claim up with ANYTHING."
It's funny to see people that consistently make outrageous claims with no proof, asking others to show proof of their claims. - Wargalas, on 08/06/2008, -0/+6It doesn't make sense to you because you're not looking at the bigger picture. We don't use oil exclusively for powering cars. We use oil for electricity, lubrication on parts, and a host of other uses. If we increase mileage on cars, ALL cars by 3-4%, yes it will help, BUT, what we should be doing is getting off of gas entirely.
Personally, I like the compressed air cars because filling up can take minutes rather than hours with electrical cars. The "fuel" isn't flammable, and the range is pretty good. - Origin415, on 08/06/2008, -21/+27If oil companies wanted to drill more, they would have done it already on the 68 million offshore acres they have leased.
- Lyk4n, on 08/06/2008, -3/+9Says the man on a computer, likely jerking off to Ann Coulter..
- schuder, on 08/06/2008, -0/+5He never said that, just stated that cars are not the only source of our energy consumption for oil. So while increasing fuel efficiency 4% is good, it may not necessarily decrease oil consumption 4%.
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