All this hate against me this weekend because I used one ill-chosen word and then later apologized and retracted. Wow. Isn't that how I got chased off this blog? Some things never change.
And we're just doing our jobs. Just because we're more into investigative journalism than the 'yellow politics' of hackdom that seems to go on here at the DPOC blog, doesn't mean you can attack us personally. Every time we have a political opinion you guys don't like you come after us as people and then attack us even harder when we are unable to reconcile with you because you'd rather fight it out in the trenches than debate legitimate, political points. What are you so afraid of?
In the case of Pedroza and others at the Orange Juice I must ask these questions: Is nothing out of bounds? Is there no level to which one should not stoop to try and make political points? Have you no decency? Have you no shame?
In psychology, psychological projection (or projection bias) is a defense mechanism in which one attributes one’s own unacceptable or unwanted thoughts or/and emotions to others. Projection reduces anxiety by allowing the expression of the unwanted subconscious impulses/desires without letting the conscious mind recognize them. The theory was developed by Sigmund Freud and further refined by his daughter Anna Freud, and for this reason, it is sometimes referred to as "Freudian Projection"
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Labels: Art Pedroza, blog war, commie girl, Liberal OC, sarah michelle spinosa, sean mill
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Labels: Orange Juice, sarah michelle spinosa, the centrist oc
|||1680802754646999327|||The Centrist OC Celebrates Grand Re-Opening!There is no military solution to the problems faced in Iraq: the real progress that can be made requires diplomatic, political, and economic means. We must stop counter-productive military operations by U.S. occupation forces and end our military presence in Iraq...
The breakdown of checks and balances in our government led to bad decision-making which damaged America’s national security. Ending this war and preventing future situations like it requires that we restore these Constitutional checks and balances and fix the ways in which our governmental, military, and civil institutions have failed us...
We are aware that facts on the ground will change moving forward, and the legislation is included just to show that a responsible end to the war is possible given the political will.
Restoring our military:Repairing the damage done to our military will require reforms in contracting procedures, restoring benefits for members of the military and veterans, and investment in repairing or replacing damaged military equipment.
The need for contracting reform is substantial. Private militias have direct incentives to prolong the conflict rather than resolve it; their use needs to be phased out. Contractors must be legally accountable for their actions. War profiteering must be stopped, and those who have engaged in it need to answer for their actions.
The safety of our men and women in uniform requires that we adhere to international standards with respect to treatment of prisoners. We must also make it clear that the United States does not torture, and that we do not send people to other places to be tortured, either.
The military is having substantial difficulty with recruiting and retention; we could begin to help by delivering on more of the promises the original Montgomery G.I. Bill made and by delivering on our promises regarding healthcare for veterans.
The one clear war power of Congress—the power of the purse—has been neutered by the habit of paying for the war “off the books” in emergency supplemental bills. This prevents a transparent discussion of where the funding for this war has been taken from and how these costs will be covered in the future, and it encourages fraud and irresponsible decision-making. Transparency and accountability will only be possible when war funding is incorporated into the normal congressional budgeting process, forcing decision-makers to consider real trade-offs.
Creating a new, U.S.-centered energy policy:Finally, we are clearly tied to Iraq through our dependence on oil, which makes us vulnerable. Moving away from that dependence is necessary for strategic, economic, and environmental reasons.
S. 139 Foreign Surveillance Expedited Review ActThis legislation would provide standing for civil actions for declaratory and injunctive relief to persons who refrain from electronic communications through fear of being subject to warrantless electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes.
Eliminate signing statementsThe U.S. Constitution is very clear about the process by which legislation is passed: the House and the Senate must each pass the legislation and it must then be signed by the President. The President has no power to make law unilaterally. Our current president, however, has made unprecedented use of “signing statements”38 in which he attempts to substantially alter the meaning of laws and their interpretation by the courts. These signing statements are a dangerous device that undermines Congress’ constitutional powers and ability to act as a check on the executive...H.R. 3045: Presidential Signing Statements Act of 2007This legislation would prohibit any state or federal court from relying on or deferring to a presidential signing statement as a source of authority when determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, and provide mechanisms for Congress to clarify their intent with respect to legislation being interpreted by the courts.
Labels: bush, iraq war, john mccain, responsible plan to end the war in iraq, sarah michelle spinosa, vern nelson
|||6901174802094461987|||Review of Responsible Plan To End The War In Iraq Part One
FINALLY! After what may have been the longest development phase of a website the world has ever known, Ed Chau, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in District 42, has unleashed said website for public viewing.
I can't (thankfully) take credit for the blue-blood or establishment parts (all Ken), but I can take credit for Chau's strategy to hold himself to look like the front-runner before the race really even begins. That's right, it was my idea. Ed's opponent Ron Shepston has no political experience, although he is a veteran and an activist which gives him some credibility points. However, in making my suggestion to campaign in this manner I gave Chau more brownie points for not only having been an elected official, but also for a lifetime of volunteerism and his inspiring backstory.Labels: 42nd CD, aaruni thakur, ed chau, gary miller, ken christensen, ron shepston, sarah michelle spinosa
|||6754709282662520249|||Ed Chau finally unveils new website; I reveal the truth.
Rolllng, rolling, rolling on nothing but propaganda.So you kids want to herd your own members like sheep, but you accuse Senator Migden of attempting to control the CYD? This release states that Migden has in this way "undermine(d) the legitimacy of... all Young Democrats." News flash Andrew, the YDA embarrasses itself perpetually simply by being the kindergarten of Democratic politics with announcements like this. It essentially says that a majority should not rule. Tsk, tsk.Mark Leno has received our endorsements because he has been a champion of Young Democrats for years, including a major effort to make the 2005 YDA by the Bay National Convention a reality, and earning CYDs 2006 Mentor of the Year Award. He has consistently reached out to Young Democrats and has been there for us any time that we have called on him.
In contrast, Senator Migden and her campaign have used their connections to implicitly threaten the jobs of numerous Young Democrats who supported Mark Leno. She and her staff have spoken ill of Young Democrats to numerous elected officials and other politically-involved people, including members of our own clubs. Rather than take the high road and accept the decisions of our clubs to endorse her opponent, she has instead gone out of her way to undermine the legitimacy of our organizations and, by extension, all Young Democrats.
Labels: andrew davey, carole migden, commie girl, cyd, leno, liberal O.C., ocyd's, sarah michelle spinosa, sean mill, yda
|||2936143537297869897|||Hack wheel keep on turnin', Liberal OC keep on burning!
