Comments for Thought Docket

Comment on Elections Do Matter by punkoj

punkoj — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:06:59 +0000

Well, I live in Alexandria and personally I don’t mind it. I might not go out and ASK them to do it originally, but I don’t object either. These prisoners and dare I say it PEOPLE need to be tried someplace.

I don’t think the problem has been that Guantanamo Bay existed in of itself, rather how the detainees were treated, denied trials, etc. It was more how it was operated and how people were detained without charges ever being made against them etc.

Comment on An Assault on Propriety by Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:24:00 +0000

Thank you for your comment, Coach. As a follow-up, I note that in today’s Washington Post, there was a story of a reconciliation of sorts between Gary Williams and Curtis Malone.

Comment on An Assault on Propriety by silk32

silk32 — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:57:32 +0000

The Post article neglected to point out the skill development and mentoring that travel teams like the DC Assault and other provide for the kids. Critics often decry the dearth of mentors of inner-city youth and on the other hand, look askance on youth basketball teams. It seems like a bit of double-talk. If you want an idea for an expose, check out http://www.newyorkshockexchange.com.

Comment on The Ghosts of Businesses, Present and Past by Eugenia Colon

Eugenia Colon — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:08:19 +0000

Bruce,

Love your reflections on these businesses. I didn’t know the history of Hechts and I too was a big fan of the GWU Tower Records. Miss them both. I trust you’re correct — we’ll be seeing more closings — but let’s hope for better days. Gina

Comment on The Good, The Bad, and the Code Pink by punkoj

punkoj — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:31:22 +0000

When I first read the comment about ‘aggressive war’ I had to do a double take as well. Then as I thought about it a little more, I think I know what they are talking about, assuming they aren’t jacked up on crack.

I believe they are talking about it being a war of aggression, one that we initiated for no legitimate reason. The concept of a ‘pre-emptive’ war, is disgusting and revolting on every level. It can be used so easily to justify just about any act of aggression.

Next, I would like to point out that while people with BDS are indeed a problem, and well totally nuts, there is also the opposite side of the coin. There are bushites that kiss the ground that he walks on and see him as the second coming. They see him as being perfect and the savior of the world, in essence - having no faults. I think these people are called the residents of Utah btw.

Finally, even if you somehow justify the concept of a ‘pre-emptive’ war, which you can’t, there is no way to fight the Terrorism on the battlefield. That ‘war’ will never be won with guns, missles, tanks,etc. Terrorism is an ideology. You don’t ‘defeat’ ideologies that way, they can only be ‘beat’ through change in how people perceive things, through education, and addressing other key issues such as social inequalities, social injustices and prejudices. To win a war on ‘terror’ as Bush initiated, you need to find and address the root causes of it, not kill people - even ones that participate in it.

Here is a great thread I participated in at a site that is now for all purposes, defunct that talks about BDS & the war on terror etc. It is a good read Bruce. Check it out.

http://www.earthcommcenter.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2092

Comment on The Democratic Healthcare Plank by punkoj

punkoj — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:07:38 +0000

So Bruce, what is your view of ‘basic’ healthcare?

I don’t believe that healthcare should be limited to ‘basic,’ why should some people be entitled to better care than others?

Who are the ones we decide have access to ‘basic’ healthcare?

Who decides this?

Doesn’t everyone deserve to have the same quality of life? What kind of things do we exclude from ‘basic’ healthcare?

The ability to get treatment for all of ones illnesses is not a privilege reserved for any one group, it is a right of everyone. We are all human beings after all, we all have the same goals at the end of the day, to be free from suffering. We can’t eliminate all forms of suffering, but we can at least provide everyone the chance to eliminate as much physical and mental suffering as possible, and when we can’t eliminate it, we can at least provide them a chance to mitigate it.

Comment on Duck, Shoes by fmanja

fmanja — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:25:30 +0000

LMAO. The journalist was rude and unprofessional. There are times like this and when Chavez talks you just have to say hold the F- up! That’s my President have some respect.

Comment on The Obama’s Christmas Card List by fmanja

fmanja — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:22:10 +0000

Bruce this is your best post ever but You left off one VIP:

Dear Frank Manja,
Thanks for all of your hard work in the newly blue state of Virginia. I’ve got to run - saving the economy, climate, and restoring America’s standing in the world can’t wait another minute. Michelle and I will drop you a line when we get to DC.

Your B-Ball Buddy,
Barack “B-Boy” Obama

Comment on Joe Lieberman Keeps Chairmanship by tiilikainen

tiilikainen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:48:40 +0000

Any Democrat who exasperates and confounds the Democratic leadership has my full confidence. Well done, Joltin’ Joe.

Comment on A Successful Crash-Landing? by sumit.gupta2

sumit.gupta2 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:46 +0000

Most major newspapers and networks in India called this as an event of path breaking accomplishment and covered the headlines for a day or two. I was sort of surprised by the pride the Indian Scientific community took…what I gather is that much of it is a “race” with China since they did a similar experiment an year ago and now India is in an exclusive club of 4 nations that have lunar mission successful.
Most people on the street did not give a damn…some did.. they actually protested against governments wasteful expediture on science that does not help feed hungry mouths. More than a third of population is still below poverty line…I guess that means less than a dollar a day…for them I guess a head on collision does get Nirvana.