Al Franken Wants Computers Out Of The Cockpit

[Dan Roman]

I am a tad to the right of center libertarian- and turned on Glenn Beck a few times in the past weeks.

The guy has a couple good points here and there, but he really comes across as a whiny little b!tch for the most part.

People fail to realize that no matter what side of the political spectrum- politicians are typically the losers from your school and college and just are power hungry idiots.

Good point. I've always been suspicious of the type of people that would want to run for office or want to have a talk show ranting all day. I think you are right that they are mostly pretty egotistical and power hungry and not very trustworthy.

It's funny, but a bunch of people all got their panties in a wad over the potential of some regulation banning laptops. Well hello, there is already regs against reading material in the cockpit, yet who abides by that?

 

[Paul R. Smith]

I want Franken out of congress.

 

[Jurasicpilot]

I thought the Carter years were bad................! Talk about left wingers.

 

[Fly-n-hi]

Well you asked a question but said not to lecture you so I'll keep it brief. In response to the Glenn Beck query, Glenn Beck does lie, call people names and make inane sarcastic faces to try and prove his points. That part is all factual. In my opinion, he has found a way to exploit some peoples hidden prejudices and fears and makes a lot of money doing it.
There are plenty on the left that do the same thing.

I guess all those people who watch his #2 TV show, who listen to his #3 radio program, and who bought any of his three #1 New York Times best selling books weren't able to figure that out like you did.

Whatever. You don't like Glenn Beck. We get it.

 

[Dan Roman]

I guess all those people who watch his #2 TV show, who listen to his #3 radio program, and who bought any of his three #1 New York Times best selling books weren't able to figure that out like you did.

Whatever. You don't like Glenn Beck. We get it.

That's not saying a whole lot, using that rational you could defend Paris Hilton as a superstar, and what about those people who got divorced with all the kids and had a reality show? Being popular in America is not necessarily something to be proud of.

Am I getting on your nerves yet?

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

I guess all those people who watch his #2 TV show, who listen to his #3 radio program, and who bought any of his three #1 New York Times best selling books weren't able to figure that out like you did.

Whatever. You don't like Glenn Beck. We get it.

Like Dan said, popularity doesn't make you smart.

Wal-Mart is popular. I suggest you visit www.peopleofwalmart.com.

I typically enjoy Rush and Hannity.... albeit I'm a strong pessimist when it comes to politicians. Popularity attracts idiots and blowhards. Politicians are the epitome thereof.

I've heard people rave about Beck, but he whine's like a freaking baby. That and the gimmicks on his show...blargh.

But I digest. We need a 3rd party to counteract the current structure we have where voting for one is very close to voting for the other...and the answer is NOT the green party.

 

[rigger]

Like Dan said, popularity doesn't make you smart.

Wal-Mart is popular. I suggest you visit www.peopleofwalmart.com.

I typically enjoy Rush and Hannity.... albeit I'm a strong pessimist when it comes to politicians. Popularity attracts idiots and blowhards. Politicians are the epitome thereof.

I've heard people rave about Beck, but he whine's like a freaking baby. That and the gimmicks on his show...blargh.

But I digest. We need a 3rd party to counteract the current structure we have where voting for one is very close to voting for the other...and the answer is NOT the green party.

You are right he moans, cries and barfs all over the place BUT he makes very very good points and backs them ALL up with tapes and videos and the like from the communist/socialist DIRTBAGS of BOTH parties! Thank goodness someone has the nads to stand up and tell it like it is! If you dont like the theatrics thats one thing.....but the message is real and needs to be said! I for one like the theatrics it makes trying to digest what is happening to this once great great country a little less frustrating!

We need TERM LIMITS and a 3rd party Cause when you vote for most any republican you get Socialist light!!!!!!

 

[fiel12]

It would be a waste of time. He's interested in scoring political points, not fixing problems. He equated texting while driving with looking at a laptop in cruise. That tells you everything you need to know about his depth of understanding.

Exactly.

 

[CoolSidePillow]

I want Franken out of congress.

I want Congress out of Congress. I want being a politician to be capital crime. I think we should exile every single politician to the poorest, dirtiest, violent, and most backward third world country. Oh wait, I have to work in Atlanta so I dont want them around me. Oh the hell with it, let's just have anarchy. Why do we even need a government. It is just self serving anyway.

 

[Fly-n-hi]

That's not saying a whole lot, using that rational you could defend Paris Hilton as a superstar, and what about those people who got divorced with all the kids and had a reality show? Being popular in America is not necessarily something to be proud of.

Am I getting on your nerves yet?

I agree that populartiy isn't always a good measuring stick. Unfortunately for you most people can see that comparing the behavior of Paris Hilton to that of Glenn Beck is rediculous. That's the kind of big stretch you'd need for your weak argument.

We understand. You don't like Glenn Beck because he makes funny faces and you think he's a liar. Those are very compelling reasons to not like him. I'm sure you've convinced several people with those deep thought provoking arguments. The evidence you provided was very compelling, as well.

If arguing with a person who sounds like a 17 year old qualifies as getting on my nerves then the answer would have to be yes, of course.

 

[JimNtexas]

thanks Minnesota. you guys seem to be electing quite the menagerie of wing nuts to high positions.

Franken won by 322 votes. ACORN registered about 12,000 voters. Do the math.

 

[Dan Roman]

You are right he moans, cries and barfs all over the place BUT he makes very very good points and backs them ALL up with tapes and videos and the like from the communist/socialist DIRTBAGS of BOTH parties! Thank goodness someone has the nads to stand up and tell it like it is! If you dont like the theatrics thats one thing.....but the message is real and needs to be said! I for one like the theatrics it makes trying to digest what is happening to this once great great country a little less frustrating!

We need TERM LIMITS and a 3rd party Cause when you vote for most any republican you get Socialist light!!!!!!

Seems to me your comment about "this once great country" is an example of what I am talking about.
This still is a great country. There are a lot of good people doing a lot of good things. You don't see "American Terrorists" all over the world murdering people. Despite the temporary dip in our economy, there still is a lot of good going on and a lot of opportunity. People like Beck make a living by trying to portray only a very narrow, slanted and inaccurate viewpoint. Like I said, he is very good at exploiting peoples fears and prejudices. Micheal Moore does the same thing on the left. They are just two examples of people on the left and right that many have latched on to as their reality. They are not, they are just people exploiting the masses at the expense of our country as a whole.
Again, this still is a great country, no matter what anyone wants to say.

 

[Dan Roman]

BTW here's definitive proof he is willing to lie to make a point.
If he lies about this what else is he twisting the truth on?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB3cC87uPmw

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

BTW here's definitive proof he is willing to lie to make a point.
If he lies about this what else is he twisting the truth on?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB3cC87uPmw

Good point, however you owe us your man card for posting a clip from the view.

 

[glasspilot]

Franken won by 322 votes. ACORN registered about 12,000 voters. Do the math.

I bet Acorn brought in far less for the left than the churches brought in for the right. Just sayin...

 

[Dan Roman]

Good point, however you owe us your man card for posting a clip from the view.

I know I know, I thought of that, and I swear, I have never watched the show, I just saw this clip and thought it was pretty classic! HONEST!

 

[Dan Roman]

While searching for the clip on Youtube I found this and I have to say I liked him in this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Le1CESaPU

My rant isn't against any idealogy, it's the fact that we have become a country of people that will believe anything they hear on the media if it strikes the right emotional cord.
These guys know that and will say anything to improve their ratings.

 

[Dan Roman]

I bet Acorn brought in far less for the left than the churches brought in for the right. Just sayin...

So true! Even more scary is when the Christian Right thinks they are the "correct" Religion and others are the "wrong" Religion. I never can understand how some Christians seem to be so far right when Jesus seems so liberal for his day.

 

[regionaltard]

Al Franken Wants Computers Out Of The Cockpit

Regionaltard Wants Dip$hits Out Of The Senate

 

[rigger]

Seems to me your comment about "this once great country" is an example of what I am talking about.
This still is a great country. There are a lot of good people doing a lot of good things. You don't see "American Terrorists" all over the world murdering people. Despite the temporary dip in our economy, there still is a lot of good going on and a lot of opportunity. People like Beck make a living by trying to portray only a very narrow, slanted and inaccurate viewpoint. Like I said, he is very good at exploiting peoples fears and prejudices. Micheal Moore does the same thing on the left. They are just two examples of people on the left and right that many have latched on to as their reality. They are not, they are just people exploiting the masses at the expense of our country as a whole.
Again, this still is a great country, no matter what anyone wants to say.

You are correct I am sorry we are still a great country But very very rapidly going down hill We are hosed by the polititians, Our Dollar is for nothing due to the debt, and 49.9% of the people have the mindset of you owe me and what can I get for free, and Im not responsible, and please tell me what to do!!

We produce little to nothing now a days, we consume like there is no tomorrow and we are 2-5 years away from loosing our AAA credit rating. We have a president and congress (yes the last Pres also sucked) that are going around the world making apologies about our "ONCE GREATNESS" and trying to create a Fair and Balanced world order!!! We are Taxing and Taxing and Taxing the Folks that provide the jobs, The Govt is mandating that you must buy something (IN AMERICA!!!!) Our banks, Our Auto industry, OUR HEALTHCARE, the Internet, and the radio waves are being or HAVE been taken over by a federal Govt that has no basis when you look into our GREAT GREAT document called the constitution! In fact or President and 1/2 of the Congress believe that the document should be living and change as needed (never mind that there is a way to make whatever changes they want but they must be above board and get the states involved) ON the COMMUNISt China new year the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING (A real symbol of AMERICA and it greatness back then) was lit up in RED because it is owned by CHINA!!!!!!

What in the hell will it take for you and others to get ticked off about this and TAKE AMERICA back to her PRIOR NO QUESTIONS ASKED GREATNESS??????????????? Not what we all want to believe we still are today???? WE can do it but it will take folks waking up and start asking questions!!! And demanding proper answers!!!