GOP Is Out of Sync

As of Friday, December 7, 2012

December 4 was a sad, shameful day for America when the U.S. Senate did not ratify the United Nations treaty that would ban discrimination against people with disabilities just because 38 ideologues in the Republican Party were “suspicious” of the United Nations, which would oversee treaty obligations.

N.C. Senator Richard Burr (R) voted “nay.” N.C. Senator Kay Hagan (D) voted “yea,” as did 60 other Democrats and eight Republicans. The 38 Republicans who voted against the treaty obviously had ulterior motives because they explained their opposition rather cryptically by saying that they were afraid that the treaty would infringe on U.S. sovereignty. They could not say how because, in fact, it doesn’t.

The treaty is modeled on the Americans With Disabilities Act.

This is just one more piece in the mounting evidence as to why the GOP deserves its nickname as the “grand obstructionist party.”

But maybe it should more appropriately be renamed the tea party.

One thing’s for sure. The Republican Party is driven by the tea party, and its action on the disabilities treaty has further narrowed its base at a time most reasonable Republicans recognize the need to broaden its base.

Clearly, today’s Republican tea party is not in sync with America.

Ken Owens

Pinehurst

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The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 2 weeks ago

I love Radicals.

dustyrhoades 5 months, 2 weeks ago

by dustyrhoades

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hey a dusty. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

dustyrhoades 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Merry Christmas, TAP!

DaveyNC 5 months, 2 weeks ago

I just love single issue voters who are absolutely convinced that the whole world is against them and we are all going to hell if they don't get their way.

Hey, Mr. Owens? Why do we need the UN involved in this at all? We already have the ADA. Is the UN gonna make it more ADA-ier?

packwilleat 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Both parties are out of sync with America and the constitution. And now we have a globalist posting on the pilot. Great. Now what authority does a foreign entity have over our constitution and law?? None, I'll answer for you.

njc17 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Davey; My take is the united nations [small letters intended] has become an arm of the muslim movement. and no longer representative of the free world. America cannot allow the world as the disunited nations views it, to dictate laws and regulations of the United States. I believe the un should fine new quarters probably the Azores, and leave American soil and America remove their chair from the un. It no longer serves the functions it was intended to.

Yukonjohn 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Yeah Davey, I kinda wondered that as well. If it is "modeled" after tjhe ADA, why have it at all? The ADA covers everything l need it to. I am a disabled veteran, and the ADA works fine, why involve the UN?

fugitiveguy 5 months, 2 weeks ago

"Hey, Mr. Owens? Why do we need the UN involved in this at all?"

Great point. It would seem they would have bigger fish to fry. They have too many people on their payroll who obviously have too much time on their hands. I just hope our senate didn't waste too much of the peoples valuable time on this crap.

Thatcher 5 months, 2 weeks ago

southernpinesupperwestside (2 hours, 15 min. ago)-- "aaron burr, on july 11, 1804 shot and killed a man named alexander hamilton, one of his political enemies, in a bloody shoot-out on the 'streets' of new jersey." Uh, not so sure that a "bloody shoot-out" is the best way to describe their duel. By chance do you know which of the "streets" in New Jersey this duel took place? I'd like to avoid that "street." Cheers!

Yukonjohn 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hey Thatcher, hope you are having a super weekend!! Life is good here, warm at last. I also think we should get out of the UN. I think we should abandon NATO. They have served their purpose and serve no value to anyone, even the oppressed, in this day. The UN, nor any other country, should be telling the US how to deal with our problems. It is very interesting how the masses feel about the path of our nation. I think it is going to be interest also when we go over the cliff. At least many of our programs will disappear.

Thatcher 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Yukon! Doing great here...wearing a T-shirt today (it was 74 degrees)! I agree with you that we should totally reconsider our funding of and our participation in the U.N. It is not only a joke, it is a dangerous joke. As for NATO, I'd stay pat for a few years, given what may be on the horizon with China. But yes, evaluate whether the U.N. has transformed itself into a place where Syria and Iran are taken seriously on human rights. Boot them out of New York and let the U.N. find a new home in Yemen. They'd like it better there anyway. Cheers my friend!! And dang, stay warm up there!

kzowens 5 months, 2 weeks ago

For those that are worried (and for those that did not know): No treaty will ever trump the U.S. Constitution. The United Nations does play an important a role in addressing world problems, but it does not tell any nation how to deal with their problems. If the Uniteld States were not a member of the UN, America would not have a way to discuss world problems with other nations. America cannot be a world leader otherwise.

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heya Thatcher, Yukon, Pack, I think think I just found a new tax for Obama, since he loves taxes so much why not tax the world for the use of our military via the UN.?

@WestSideShameStory, before you speak you should educate yourself, or get better googlefoo. The force is not strong with you.

GW was a great president, lowest unemployment in the last 20 years was under bush btw..

As to Arron Burr,

here is a bit of google history for you WestSide.

http://www.authorama.com/famous-affinities-of-history-ii-3.html

Equation is Key WestSide, I realize you have learned to steal internet, now use it for something other then porn and showing your ignorance of all subject matter.

Yukonjohn 5 months, 2 weeks ago

. If the Uniteld States were not a member of the UN, America would not have a way to discuss world problems with other nations.

kzowens, I disagree. We would have our President talk to their President. If we have any relations in the world, they would be our friends. We would not have embassies all over the world, nor would we have our military in 100 or so countries. The UN is a worthless organization consisting of countries that are not our friends.

packwilleat 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Embassies 101~ imagine a complete stranger staying at your house and sleeping on your couch in the name of making sure he approves of your life style.

Yukonjohn 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pack, even the GOP will come around someday. Our current path is unsustainable and libertarian policies will eventually win or our country will disappear. We are in the "end days" of the govt providing everything for everyone.

Yukonjohn 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Just look here on this site, more and more of us feel like-minded. It is going to be some interesting times coming up. It is a good thing that realization of our situation seems to be catching on in our country.

packwilleat 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Yukon ~ there are many that seem willing to grasp the libertarian ideology. Sadly it will be a day late and a buck short before they are willing to implement the philosophy. This country has strayed so far from its founding principles of life, liberty and property that it is only a bumper sticker catch phrase these days. I agree with you when you said that there will be massive chaos when the people realize that the gravy train must come to an end. History sucks.

Yukonjohn 5 months, 2 weeks ago

LMAO, yes Pack, history does suck. We are starting to see more and more of people doing desperate things because of the failed economy in our country. Even here, we are having theives going around to empty houses that have full fuel tanks and robbing the fuel. The house consequently freezes up and costs thousands. They will eventually get caught, maybe shot....we have the right to defend our property with deadly force here. Oh, dude, you need to look on USAJobs....it is warm again up here and snowing, there are jobs and at least some liberty left here!!

clarabelle 5 months, 2 weeks ago

You tell em Ken - nothing but grumpy ol do nothing republicans. vote em out in two years :)

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pack Yukon, I dont think the GOP will join the libertarian party, I think that the GOP will evolve to a platform more inline with libertarian thinking, there are merits on both sides, what needs to happen is for both libertarian and republican to come to a consensus.

clarabelle 5 months, 2 weeks ago

" Yukonjohn - LMAO, yes Pack, history does suck. We are starting to see more and more of people doing desperate things because of the failed economy in our country. "

Another stupid clueless fact less comment. No wonder Alaska has a bridge to nowhere!

Yukonjohn 5 months, 2 weeks ago

TAP, l certainly do not disagree with your reasoning. I would be happy with that. I do not differ significantly with the Republicans on fiscal issues, but on social issues, they are out to lunch. Also, as a vet, l think their foreign policy is horrid. We need to be the strongest nation on earth, but never have to use it!! I know that might seem a bit naive, but l really dislike our interventionalist attitude. Also, we should get out of most all countries, especially the ones that hate us!!!

Yukonjohn 5 months, 2 weeks ago

clarabelle, and l hope l am wrong...so, you are doing excellent in this economy? Do your think your friends and neighbors are doing well? Are they excelling? Our economy is horrid. Soon, it is going to become obvious to everyone that there is no more to give....the pot is dry. Shortly the "have nots" are going to rebel because they are not "getting theirs". The "haves" are going to say "Hey, we are not going to give anymore" and also we are going to protect what little we have. Do you see where this is going? Civil War. The haves against the have nots. I hope l am wrong, but the signs are leading in that direction. Here is an example....and check out the comments after this article...people up here will not stand for that stuff for very long.

http://newsminer.com/view/full_story/21076624/article-Heating-oil-thieves-target-empty-homes-around-Fairbanks?instance=home_news_window_left_top_1

Hey TAP, there is room for you here too....it comes closer to what you seem to feel too, and we need more conservatives.

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 2 weeks ago

I would love to be there with ya Yukon. I am still trying to change the picture down here, But it is getting bad, I have hopes the McCrory will do something to change it, but we shall see. The lack of logic with most people today is crazy, But I guess thats what happens when most people think they are owed something by someone else.

SH59 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Are you all saying that Americans With Disabilities Act is code for Muslim control of our country and represents the deterioration of our constitution? And where do you come up with this stuff?

njc17 5 months, 2 weeks ago

That's a very stupid thing to say and typical misdirection of information offered. America shouls be responsible for Her OWN laws and regulations, NOT being under the thumb of foreign nations friend or foe. This has been a problem with those who espouse a one world authority. America as well as all other nations should be autonomus, but the path is being paved for that overall overlord to rule. As for the arab influence, the Muslim is hoping to institute Sharia Law in part within the United States Judicial system. and the Muslim is gaining strength and influence within the United Nations. America needs to be separated from the United Nations and NATO as was previously noted.

teufelhunden 5 months, 2 weeks ago

I agree we should get out of the UN, Yukon.

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Man west side you really are..just that guy.

Middleman522 5 months, 2 weeks ago

So now we see that Liberal Hate for republicans has placed the UN above them in trust and respect. You are right, it is a sad day for America. The UN is the World Mob!

SH59 5 months, 2 weeks ago

njc17, I wasn't intending to misdirect anything. You said "My take is the united nations [small letters intended] has become an arm of the muslim movement"

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 2 weeks ago

And your point is sh59.

jamjam 5 months, 2 weeks ago

"Just look here on this site, more and more of us feel like-minded. It is going to be some interesting times coming up. It is a good thing that realization of our situation seems to be catching on in our country." yukonjohn, most of us know better that to argue with idiots who are paranoid. as far as this tide of realization you mention, i can only say to you the people have spoken. the tired, wornout rhetoric that is the conservitive postion is over.

cooldaddy 5 months, 2 weeks ago

If Dumbelle coments, and she did...then it is a wacky left comment. She/it or the combonation of the words, does not speak for Democrats...just the left edge that should be forced to have a disclaimer with every utterance like "I do not represent my party's overall views so please do not think they are as idiotic as I". The same for the right edge of the Republican party.

njc17 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamjam and others, , what IS your point? All we are saying is that the Un has no part in the law making process or influence in the lawmaking process of America. We are not part of a world government . So are you saying we should be? That we are no longer the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, but the UNITED AMERICA of the WORLD? The UN is trying to influence American law, and because the majority vote in the UN is now Muslim, that both the Muslim within the American borders and within the UN itself is pushing the world and America especially into a Sharia law. The concensus here seems to be, America needs to remove it's membership from the UN and the UN needs to remove it's body from the American shores. America has a strong restrictive disabilities law already on the books. why should the UN get involved?

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamjam your cimment shows ow out of touch the left is.

njc17 5 months, 1 week ago

Does this have anything remotely to do with the subject at hand? do you have any idea what we are talking about on this thread? do you have anything salient to add to this thread? I note you don't work [hence you time here] you probably are on welfare[ hence you time here] and you regularly spew the same rhetoric here each time you log in. [hence your time here] Let's start with something simple, shall we? do you know what the ADA is? just answer that and we can move forward.

njc17 5 months, 1 week ago

answer the questions, please.

cooldaddy 5 months, 1 week ago

wow...i need spellcheck...anyway, Ken is another hard left individual lost in nonsense. Just stay over there and the vast majority of us in the middle who can reason will toss you (and the far right) some raw meat from time to time.

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 1 week ago

Ada is welfare right?

njc17 5 months, 1 week ago

ooohhhhh, my.

packwilleat 5 months, 1 week ago

Welcome to the new America. If any of you are unaware, this is what happened today in Michigan. There are many on here that actually support these actions by these Union workers.

AFP MI Tent comes down at Right To Work Rally pt 2 by FTRMediaLive

njc17 5 months, 1 week ago

what 'New America' ? and your point? right to work has been raising it's head for a couple of years now, and the unions, though fighting back, are losing their edge and influence. Maybe some sanity will arise from this.

packwilleat 5 months, 1 week ago

Njc17 ~ my point is.......... violence.

Thatcher 5 months, 1 week ago

pack-- You mean violence by Democrat union members upset about a state passing a "Right to Work" law that says no person can be forced to pay dues to a union? Like these peace-loving, pro-choice, Democrat union members: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_F3oe.... Where's the love? And how many employers out there would hire these guys? You are correct, pack...there is violence and there will be more violence as these thugs are stripped of power and union influence, and actually have to find a job that fits their "talents." I'm thinking MSNBC. Cheers!

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 1 week ago

You no, I do sometimes hate the rap unions get, sure they are full of bad stuff, but if not for the union coal miners in WV would still be dying of black lung disease and the Chicago meat packing plant would still be well,,,..if you havent read the book I cant help you.

Thatcher 5 months, 1 week ago

southernpinesupperwestside-- Richard Burr was simply organizing farming communities to help them produce food for society. Obama was organizing communities too...what did they produce? (Other than union protests and violence...we'll give you that one). Cheers!

packwilleat 5 months, 1 week ago

Tap ~ I'm not trying to disagree with you. But under that logic we might as well say there would still be slavery in America today if not for Abe. It was just morally acceptable at the time(not to everyone). But we've evolved out of that frame of mind. But if you want to talk about mistreatment..... have a look at what all the FDA deems acceptable for human consumtion. Most of it is in that glass of water. I'd rather take my chances having a choice in personal decisions. Especialy when it comes to employment.

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 1 week ago

What I was really getting at was that I think that Unions serve a purpose, I think that people should be able to band together to make sure that they are being treated properly and fairly. The BIG problem I have with Unions is that they are almost as Corrupt as the USSR was. If the Unions were doing there 1 and only real job which is to make sure I make a fair wage for my labor then I have no issues with them.

Now having said that, that is for Private Sector Unions, as to Public Sector Unions, they have pushed the envelop so far Im sure if I can find even 1 redeeming quality.

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 1 week ago

WestSide shows his welfare living, racist, bigoted, uneducated opinion once again.

And once again he sounds like an ass.

Thatcher 5 months, 1 week ago

TAP-- Your post shows no love for the president of the united states barack obama. You need to realize that we have the president of the united states barack obama. Did you see the Dallas Cowboys win on Sunday? All because of the president of the united states barack obama. And here you mock him by failing to give him his due. Cheers!

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 1 week ago

LMAO Thatcher!!!

But I think its thepresidentoftheunitedstatesbarakobama

Apparently I need to give him a space bar for Quanza, or whatever they call it.

packwilleat 5 months, 1 week ago

Thatcher ~ what happened today in Michigan is one of the main reasons I wanted to see Obama back in the white house. I knew his re-election would curtail the mass violence for a little while. You would think these lefties are the socially liberal ones amongst us, when they are really more about me, me, me. I still can't understand how they think Unionized Slavery is freedom.

Thatcher 5 months, 1 week ago

pack-- Great post! Yes, they are socially liberal...in that they believe themselves entitled to other folks' money. By the way, I heard today that the reporter in the clip I posted above is a national champion wrestler, who purposely refrained from fighting back against the fat union goon because he (the reporter) was working and didn't want to lose his job. Now the reporter, who received a chipped tooth and other injuries from the union thug, has challenged the union thug to meet him one on one. I will pay to see that. Sign of the times, and a sign of things to come. Cheers!

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 1 week ago

Another Comment from Tweety Bird

Thatcher 5 months, 1 week ago

southernpinesupperwestside-- We can all agree that there are "unstabble people." My hope is that this reporter can again meet his fat union thug one on one. Union thugs hate that...they like wild crowds so they can throw haymakers then run away. It's what liberals do. And no guns are needed here...we'll watch the national wrestling champ body-slam the liberal union thug, then beat the crap out of him. It's the American way, because we are "unstabble." Cheers!

The_AnonymusProfit 5 months, 1 week ago

Amen Thatch, "well put a boot in yer ass its the American way"

packwilleat 5 months, 1 week ago

Ok guys, violence sould never be the means to the end. Let's beat them down intellectually. First topic: Economics. Shouldn't last long.

Thatcher 5 months, 1 week ago

pack-- Agreed! I love economics. It's my passion. But I'd still like to see the champion wrestler knock the crap out of the fat union guy. Cheers my friend!

packwilleat 5 months, 1 week ago

Thatcher ~ only if he goes old school................... Boston Crab. Haha!!

skylinefirepest 5 months, 1 week ago

Westside that's actually one of the few sensible comments you have made lately...you have let your racism and hate dominate your comments for quite a while now. BUT let's take this a few steps further...I agree with you that the boots shouldn't be made in Mexico but because of Democrats and unions we can't afford to make them here anymore. Unions encourage the slack workers and hold down the ones who really want to excell. But suppose you and I pool our life savings and start a boot factory in Southern Pines and we go to hire workers who form a union and tell us that they will only work for seventy an hour not including benefits???? Whatcha gonna do, bad boy??? See, my answer to that is to tell them that when they buy my factory they can pay themselves whatever they want...but until they do then don't let the door slap them in the butt!! Unions at one time had a purpose but now they exist simply to wring the last red cent out of their employers. I've got NO USE for unions of any type.

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