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Sunday, Nov 8, 2009
But it is interesting that you get angry at me asking what are, after all, only the most basic and natural questions.
Look at your language: So basically "progressive" is like liberal, only with a good "fuck the poor" thrown in for good measure. That's what I thought. Oh and screw minorities, too. No mention of civil rights there, not even gay marriage ....
What other sort of reaction would you expect?
And, then: You sure as hell don't, do you? Do you think that's because there isn't one? You can't even be bothered to give me a link? One little stinkin' link? Thanks, Tim. I can see how much progressiveism means to your life.
This is beneath you.
...and a great rebuttal for all the hand-wringers who complain that Washington has been too "partisan".
Washington wasn't partisan at all! Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration (see, for example, the times where Hastert/DeLay kept a vote in the House open extra long to "arm-twist".)
But yes, every major, big-power initiative this decade had plenty of support from establishment Democrats as well as the Republicans in power.
They really don't give a shit.
This is the story of my life. Nobody would tell me what diddy-wah-diddy means, or who put the Benzidrine in Mrs. Murphy's Ovaltine. I still wonder who, who, who wrote the Book of Love, and when people ask, Am I Blue? I never know what to say.
And you won't even give me a link to the Progressive Manifesto?
Thanks, pal. I see where you're coming from. It is like diddy-wah-diddy, isn't it; if you have to ask, you'll never know!
In any case, I will remain a right-wing supporter of Israeli security. I will be a Luddite til the day I die!
Tonight we work large! We aim high! Pillars stare at a sky
Designed to come down upon
Everyone at once...
So, quick, let's go!
It's time for a ride!
The future is yours.
No, wait, I lied!
It is not yours.
It is a replica
Of scattered ash and the road to rain's on...
What road...
Your backlash was right where I wanted you!
Yes, that's right, I wanted you to...
From Associated Press of Pakistan:
http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59565&Itemid=2
Pakistan asks US to repatriate Aafia Siddiqui in light of Hospital Report
WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (APP): The Pakistani embassy here has asked the United States to urgently repatriate Dr Aafia Siddiqui to Pakistan for her rehabilitation in light of a report that her current mental state renders the neuroscientist unable to stand court trial.
Under instructions of Ambassador Husain Haqqani, the embassy wrote a letter to the U.S. State Department, requesting that 36-year old Ms Siddiqui may urgently be repatriated to Pakistan where she will be mentally rehabilitated and monitored, according to a spokesman.
This action will present a positive and more humane view of Pakistan-US relations and help in improving public perceptions of Pakistanis about the United States, the embassy emphasized.
The Forensic Evaluation Report by FMC Carsville Texas Hospital had concluded that Ms Siddiqui “is not currently competent to proceed as a result of her mental disease, which renders her unable to understand the nature and consequences of the proceedings against her or to assist properly in her defense.”
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Of course, you'll be pleased to know that out on the RW blogosphere, they are calling for her to be shot first, or tortured and then dumped out of a plane or shipped in a pigskin sack. All the "patriots" who believe in the U.S. Constitution, except when it interferes with the ability to sound suitably cruel and tough on the internet.
Pakistan is neither a signatory of the Convention Against Torture nor the Rome Statute. They have very little leverage with the U.S. except violation of a 1959 extradition treaty. (Siddiqui was extraordinarily rendered from Afghanistan, since there was no extradition proceedings or agreement, and the Pakistani consulate was not informed of the move).
As I commented before, the case shines pretty intense light on gaps and holes in the American system of justice, throwing into sharp relief the inability of many even good people to distinguish between relief from inhumane conditions immediately and justice eventually, and why without relief, justice itself is injured. That does not bode well for any mistreated prisoner who has the misfortune to be incarcerated as an enemy combatant somewhere other than Guantanamo Bay, nor does it bode well for any at Guantanamo Bay who are being held in conditions that Americans are too used to, but that can become inhumane when previous abuse changes the reaction of the prisoner to them. Torture isn't just a piece of exculpatory evidence for a defense, its a progressive wound that worsens with time and causes real damage.
Is there too much "partisanship" in Washington? That's bullshit. There's been nothing but bipartisanship in Washington because there's one party--the DemoPublican Party.
"Zionist Joe" LIEberman, that fascist piece of shit, retained his chairmanship of the Fatherland Security Committee. How nice.
Saint President-elect Obama is sending a message that he can be pissed on, with no consequences. It would have been better if he'd cut LIEberman off at the knees.
What are they making these trolls out of these days? Why this GBT fellow's trite ineffective non-sequiturs are so unaffecting--they are almost soothing in their impotence.
Could stop being rude to the rather decent Timothy3 long enough to re-post one of your letters on how to report threatening or otherwise problematic letter writers to Salon?
You liberals who are so hateful, biased, and ignorant are no better or more enlightened in thought, action, or opinion than conservatives that do the same.
[...] Oh, and yes, I will let you guess who I am.
For some technical reasons that have been unanswered, I am unable to log into my old username. -- luminesce
Permalink Saturday, April 12, 2008 08:53 PM
luminesce appears to have something of history with Salon, one that may include unacceptable behavior. I feel it's sensible to take her threats reasonably seriously and report them.
how about this:
*Take Care*
-- luminesce
Permalink Tuesday, November 18, 2008 09:48 PM
Excellent advice. I will take it.
Much of the initial coverage about Fort Hood turned out to be wrong. Is there anything wrong with that?
The accountability imposed by another country for the CIA's kidnapping and torture reveals much about our own.
Fox News' morning show plays to type, talking about whether Muslims in the Army should face "special debriefings"
The survivor and author is upset about comparisons some on the right are making to genocide
Once seen as a lunatic fringe, reactionary anti-women groups are courting respectability
Salon headlines in your mailbox
