RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
When it's Jewish Congresswoman shot by man with possible ties to anti-semitic group...it would show a potential connection. -Original Message- From: Michael Dinowitz [mailto:mdino...@houseoffusion.com] Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 22:44 To: cf-community Subject: Re: Democratic congres

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
One of the Tuscon, AZ news stations was stating that he listed Palin as a big influence on his myspace page...not sure if that was ever confirmed or not as his page was taken down pretty quickly. Eric -Original Message- From: Scott Stroz [mailto:boyz...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
For those who do not know...Rep Giffords is Jewish... -Original Message- From: Vivec [mailto:gel21...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 20:11 To: cf-community Subject: Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range. "The AP reports that the alleged shooter

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
Here's the posting... Matt, I posted this on another friends wall but it's applicable here as well. I have no evidence that this man today saw or heard Palin or Angle. It is simply anecdotal, Palin had cross hairs on one of the people shot today. This bothers me. There was a case involving aborti

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
Actually no...there was a similar situation with an anti-abortion group where they posted similar rhetoric and posted info about docs that did abortions...when someone went out and actually shot a doc, the folks that rant he website were also prosecuted for inciting violence. So no, he would not

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
This guy was tackled by a staffer...so no dount about his guilt... -Original Message- From: Scott Stroz [mailto:boyz...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 15:12 To: cf-community Subject: Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range. What is Larry's favorit

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread denstar
I think the point is that a politician was shot, and other politicians have been advocating shooting folk. Even if it was a euphemism or some such: "Lock and Load[ your vote]!" "RELOAD[ your vote]!" Can the media jump to a fact that advocating violence in politics, even euphemistically, is not

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Michael Dinowitz
Oh, just as a follow up, I don't care one way or another about democrats, republicans, tea ballers, or whatever other groups are out there. If she was a republican and the same thing came up I'd have the same exact comments. -- Ethics. The first thing lost when ratings matter more than facts ~~

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Michael Dinowitz
But my using the adjective "Jewish" makes it a factor in the event or implies that it was a factor. And the post body of "They are executing congresswomen now?" Who's the "They"? Well, the they have to be in some way connected to her being a congresswoman or being 'insert adjective here'. Call it

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread denstar
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 9:17 PM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > I forgot, on this list...its bad to stereotype unless you are > stereotyping Republicans. It is also bad to pass judgement on an > entire group based on the words and actions of a few..unless you are > doing so against the Republican Party or

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Maureen
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 8:43 PM, Michael Dinowitz wrote: > > I wonder what the response would have been if I posted "Jewish congresswomen > shot in the head at point blank range". Sounds like an accurate description of what happened to me. I fail to see why using an adjective to describe the vic

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Michael Dinowitz
I wonder what the response would have been if I posted "Jewish congresswomen shot in the head at point blank range". Think it though and realistically imagine your response to such a post. Try to block out what you've read from this thread and the news since and really think of your response. How

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Stroz
This guy who pulled the trigger was being labeled a right wing nut job before the congresswoman even made it to the hospital. Bringing up the stupid shit tea Partiers were saying, when there is no proof it influenced this guy in any way serves, no purpose...at all - except to get the mindless dro

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Maureen
Pointing out that specific people have engaged in political rhetoric that suggested attacks on this particular congresswoman is neither stereotyping or jumping to conclusions. It is simply stating facts. Whether or not this young man was influenced by that rhetoric is unknown, but the potential t

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Stroz
I forgot, on this list...its bad to stereotype unless you are stereotyping Republicans. It is also bad to pass judgement on an entire group based on the words and actions of a few..unless you are doing so against the Republican Party or the 'Tea Party'. Just because people jump to conclusions tha

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Sam
Are you sure you want to keep bending over backwards to try and blame this on the right wing? . On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 9:10 PM, Vivec wrote: > > "The AP reports that the alleged shooter could be connected to the > anti-government group American Renaissance: > > An official familiar with the Ari

Re: Microsoft releasing a Touch Mouse

2011-01-09 Thread Sam
I hate using the mouse. More shortcut keys please. On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 9:11 PM, Vivec wrote: > > http://www.islandgamers.com/?p=191 > > After two years of R&D (they say) Microsoft is releasing its own > version of Apple's Magic Mouse. ~~~

Microsoft releasing a Touch Mouse

2011-01-09 Thread Vivec
http://www.islandgamers.com/?p=191 After two years of R&D (they say) Microsoft is releasing its own version of Apple's Magic Mouse. ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Coldfusion-Anthology/dp

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Vivec
"The AP reports that the alleged shooter could be connected to the anti-government group American Renaissance: An official familiar with the Arizona shooting investigation says local authorities are looking at a possible connection between Jared Loughner and an online group known for its anti-gov

Re: Obama plans ID Card for all online interactions by Americans

2011-01-09 Thread Bruce Sorge
Stupid comes to mind for sure. ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Coldfusion-Anthology/dp/1430272155/?tag=houseoffusion Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/cf-community/message.cfm

Obama plans ID Card for all online interactions by Americans

2011-01-09 Thread Vivec
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/09/obama-administration-moves-forward-with-unique-internet-id-for-a/ " it would enhance security and reduce the need for people to memorize dozens of passwords online." Entire idea sounds nuts to me. We going to have to recode our authorisation routines to interac

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Vivec
GOP Senator says that the political rhetoric needs to be toned down. http://huff.to/gh7J8s This is what Giffords herself said on March 25th: ""We're on Sarah Palin's targeted list," Giffords said on MSNBC on March 25. "But the thing is that the way that she has it depicted has the crosshairs of

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Sam
Journalists urged caution after Ft. Hood, now race to blame Palin after Arizona shootings Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/01/journalists-urged-caution-after-ft-hood-now-race-blame-palin-afte On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 4:04 PM, Sco

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Jerry Barnes
Here are some emails that a classmate from college wrote which mention the shooter: In early June, Lynda Sorenson, 52, had gone back to community college in Tucson in hopes of getting back on the job market. One of her classes was a basic algebra class--and one of her classmates was Jared Loughne

Re: Bank lowers man's credit score after he asked who owned his mortgage loan.

2011-01-09 Thread Jerry Barnes
"It shouldn't have. There are very precise methods in place to dispute erroneous credit report entries." Oh, I agree. It shouldn't have. We followed the steps over and over. Finally threatened legal action. I am sure that the problem was with BOA. I believe the credit companies would remove

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Jerry Barnes
"if there was a muslim in detroit who put up a map with crosshairs over congressmen." Did you mean suppose instead of "if". "If that Muslim in Detroit then went on television and held public rallies advocating his supporters to Get locked and Loaded, to get on target to remove these congressmen

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread denstar
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 2:11 PM, Scott Stroz wrote: ... > I am not saying that the 'rhetoric' had nothing to do with it, but how > about we wait for the investigation to actually uncover some evidence > before we start pointing fingers. > > Sill me, I forgot, its 'innocent until proven guilty, unle

Re: Bank lowers man's credit score after he asked who owned his mortgage loan.

2011-01-09 Thread Maureen
That is how it is supposed to work, but in fact, it does not always happen that way, especially if the item in question is a tax lien, or a credit card from a large bank like BOA. On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 1:14 PM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > Actually, the law states that if you appeal something on your

Re: Bank lowers man's credit score after he asked who owned his mortgage loan.

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Stroz
Actually, the law states that if you appeal something on your report, or report it as inaccurate, the credit bureau has 30 days to verify it is correct or it has to remove it from your credit report. I have gotten several things removed from my credit report over the years because the credit repor

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Stroz
What is Larry's favorite saying with stuff like thiswait, I remember...correlation != causation. I am not saying that the 'rhetoric' had nothing to do with it, but how about we wait for the investigation to actually uncover some evidence before we start pointing fingers. Sill me, I forgot, i

Re: Bank lowers man's credit score after he asked who owned his mortgage loan.

2011-01-09 Thread Erika L. Rich
It shouldn't have. There are very precise methods in place to dispute erroneous credit report entries. A properly worded letter to both the creditor and the credit reporting agency, sent certified, gives each recipient 30 days to investigate said entry. If the creditor is one day late, they are l

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Stroz
The shooting did not immediately raise the issue, the media and other Democrats did. So, now I guess anytime a Democrat dies, we can assume a Republican had something to do with it? I can only imagine what your response would be if SAm had posted something similar. On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 7:31 A

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Vivec
I cannot believe that regardless of what the motivations were, after something like this has happened one can look at that rhetoric, hear it and read it, and say that it is still ok. ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now!

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Vivec
Jerry, if there was a muslim in detroit who put up a map with crosshairs over congressmen. If that Muslim in Detroit then went on television and held public rallies advocating his supporters to Get locked and Loaded, to get on target to remove these congressmen, and when they fire they should Re

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Jerry Barnes
"Her party was important because the shooting immediately raised the issue of the rhetoric coming out of the GOP, and they have zeroed in on Sarah Palin's website and Target Map." I think what is more important is the immediate rhetoric blaming the tea party movement without any proof. Before th

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Sam
Well then you and Milo are both guilty of using your politics to cloud your vision. Look at the facts and rethink your statements. On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Eric Roberts wrote: > > Combine that with Aharon angles "Second Amendment Remedies" and Michelle > Bachman's "armed and dangerous"

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
Pima county Sheriff's comments on this...he seems to concur that the Political Rhetoric coming from the right behing the root cause behind this incident... http://buzzword101.com/2011/01/09/clarence-dupnik-pima-county-az-sheriff-bla mes-az-political-culture-for-shooting/ One station is reporting

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
This was a rally held by Rep. Gifford's opponent Jesse Kelly... http://www.allyourtv.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2387%3 Agiffords-opponent-held -Original Message- From: Jerry Barnes [mailto:critic...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 07:03 To: cf-community

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
Combine that with Aharon angles "Second Amendment Remedies" and Michelle Bachman's "armed and dangerous"...I would say that they are responsible for advocating this action. -Original Message- From: Jerry Barnes [mailto:critic...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 07:03 To: cf-com

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
If Palin would have just we are putting you in our crosshairs...that wouldn't be so bad...it's just that she followed that up by telling people to get locked and loaded that makes it dangerous. Being in someone's crosshairs can mean quite a few things that are not suggesting violence...any more t

RE: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
What is original and what was added? Without seeing a clean copy, this looks a bit suspicious. -Original Message- From: Jerry Barnes [mailto:critic...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 07:03 To: cf-community Subject: Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank

RE: Bank lowers man's credit score after he asked who owned his mortgage loan.

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Roberts
For me, that goes back to the credit reporting agencies need to be responsible for ensuring accuracy...especially after being notified of an issue. As soon as something is disputed, it should be removed and put in a pending status until it can be determined if it is valid or not. Eric -Orig

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Jerry Barnes
"Did it say if he hated women or not? Maybe that's why she was a target." The Daily KOS put a bullseye on Gifford (their words). They wanted to knock her out of the primaries. Image of the page her: http://i52.tinypic.com/b499it.jpg. The original has been taken down. There was a thread on th

Re: Bank lowers man's credit score after he asked who owned his mortgage loan.

2011-01-09 Thread Jerry Barnes
Items do tend to stay on credit reports a long time and it is like pulling teeth to get erroneous items removed. On one credit report, my wife and I had our score lowered because of a charge at a dental office. We live in the triad of NC. The charge was at an office in Vermont on a credit card

Re: Democratic congresswoman shot in the head at point blank range.

2011-01-09 Thread Vivec
Her party was important because the shooting immediately raised the issue of the rhetoric coming out of the GOP, and they have zeroed in on Sarah Palin's website and Target Map. Incredibly she has survived! :) But they say that she's still critical. Have to hope that she pulls through and recove