Democratic Controlled US House Decides to NOT CLOSE GITMO!

[BT]

BT why havent the Democrats that have control of both Houses of Congress
closed Gitmo as Obama promised would happen? Democrat House, Democrat Senate,
Democrat President and Gitmo is still open.

My guess is it is a typical Not in My BackYard kind of thing.

Would you like some GITMO refugees in your neighborhood?

[Xavier_Onassis]

I would not consider them to be any more dangerous than the local criminals that are in prision near here. It is ridiculous to assume that they are some sort of superthugs impossible to contain.

[Christians4LessGvt]

"Would you like some GITMO refugees in your neighborhood?"

No Sir...but the difference is I saw that from
the start and didnt ever advocate closing
Club Gitmo.

There is nothing wrong with Gitmo except
it treats the enemy way too nice. Gitmo
is perfect and I knew that from Day 1.
Once again Bush Was Right!

[BT]

I would guess a good many of the democrat representatives constituents feel the same way.

[BT]

why is it that BT has become a prosecutor when it comes to Republicans
and a defense attorney when it involves Democrats?

Is that how you see it?

I see it as questioning some of the positions taken by some of the conservative members of this forum.

And apparently that makes them very uncomfortable.

[sirs]

At least your consistent with the erroneous assumptions

[BT]

At least your consistent with the erroneous assumptions

Now would that be a subjective or objective analysis of my motivations?

[sirs]

Oh no, not commenting on your motivations, merely your conclusions

[BT]

My conclusions are based on my perceptions. You are free to disagree and even invited to share why you disagree.

[Xavier_Onassis]

Sirs disagrees because he has a real aversion to agreeing with anyone about anything, it seems. No one is even close to correct about anything but sirs, and only sirs knows why this is true. Lamentably, he seems unable to actually express his reasons in any coherent way.

[sirs]

My conclusions are based on my perceptions. You are free to disagree and even invited to share why you disagree.

Been there, done that.  Especially on the fairly "insane" notion that either myself or Cu4 are "uncomfortable" with positions we hold or are challenged on

[BT]

CU and I see eye to eye on many issues, and if we do disagree the discussion has always been civil. And he certainly knows what it is like to argue the opposing point of view.

I don't think he is uncomfortable in the least when his position is examined. And i never claimed he was.

He certainly has never accused me of smoking wacky weed when i'm making a point, nor has he accused me of letting my moderate roots spread. I think he understands what I am doing though he might not agree with some of the points i make.

[sirs]

and.....................?  Still waiting for this inciteful rationale that somehow explains "uncomfortable"

[Christians4LessGvt]

"Is that how you see it?"

In some ways, but heck BT I guess it is actually educational to have you probe our beliefs.
I suppose looking back you did do the same thing to Michael Tee and others.
But really with the current population, you dont have a lot of choice as to what side to probe.
I am not sure SIRS doesn't feel "picked on"
And I don't want him to feel you are being hostile
We certainly dont want him to leave....
This place would not be the same without SIRS!
I know SIRS is a big boy....he is bright and well spoken and can handle it.
But it seems as though even though you probably agree with a lot of his stances
you are never supportive....only the prosecutor.
Sure I know what you are doing....if you dont play the "devil's advocate"
this place with it's current population would remain pretty boring.
So you are creating debate were normally there may not be any.
I realize you are between a rock and a hard place to create some dialogue.
I just hope SIRS realizes this too and doesn't take it personal.
You both are vital to this place we all love and if we ever leave
seem to find our way back to.

[sirs]

and.....................?  Still waiting for this inciteful rationale that somehow explains "uncomfortable"

Didn't think so