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     Reepicheep |
Interesting theory. Oracle has two elements of their authentication solution... the Oracle Access Manager (OAM), and the Oracle Identity Manager (OIM). It can work if you are careful, and fail spectacularly if you aren't. You for sure don't want to use it "out of the box" for something like the exchange websites. | ||
| Reindog |
"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!" –Samuel Adams, speech to the State House in Philadelphia, 1776    | ||
| Sifo |
I think we need Al Gore to explain the national debt...  | ||
| Fb1 |
Reindog, thanks for the Founders' quote. Brave, brilliant men, they. Sadly, there are but few descendants of theirs guarding our liberty today; we are surrounded and suffocated by the Lyin' King and his minions. Liberty. I cherish it more each day, as it slowly slips from my hands... | ||
| Torquehd |
". . . me and all my federal co-workers a nice paid vacation - at your expense" Don't worry. While you're twittling your thumbs, Americans are still fighting and dying in Afghanistan to protect folks like you from the real and present Islamic radicalism, regardless of your arrogance. I'm glad they had the sense not to threaten our paychecks this go-round. Yes I was in this sh!thole country for the last government shutdown as well. If my patriotism makes me a delusional inbred redneck, i'll wear the title as proudly as I wear the Flag on my shoulder. | ||
| Sifo |
And it official! $17 trillion in debt! http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/18/us -debt-jumps-400-billion-tops-17-trillion-first-t/ The chart really does look like what Al Gore is explaining. | ||
| Sifo |
BTW, that's enough money to buy an EBR 1190RS for every single man woman and child in the US as still have enough left over to pay for most of an EBR 1190RX for those same people. Let that sink in just a bit. | ||
| Fb1 |
Torque, thanks for your service. My son is presently over there right now, too. Honor: Fewer and fewer Americans, particularly those we elect to (allegedly) serve us, seem to know the meaning of the word anymore. Reindog, I've posted this up before, but not on this thread. It really doesn't belong here, but perhaps a lurking liberal will stop down and read these words, and ponder how we - the United States of America - really got here. Then, perhaps, they will look at our current "leaders" in a new light. Perhaps.
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| Reindog |
The War on Poverty is approaching 40 years old and all we have to show for it is more poor people who believe it is their birthright and of their progeny, to be perpetually dependent on Uncle Sugar. I believe in charity and the so-called safety net for the truly indigent, but this zombie army of moochers is now a political force threatening our Republic. We are headed for insolvency and left leaderless with do nothing Democrats and RINOs and a whining, no-negotiating mendacious president who some claim, possesses "integrity". Ya know, Ted Cruz IS starting to look Presidential. Ronald Reagan was villified on the national level and remained in the desert for sixteen years before he became the greatest President of the Twentieth Century. | ||
| Patches |
Is this the American Dream? http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-18/families- with-kids-go-homeless-as-u-s-rents-exceed-pay-econ omy.html | ||
| Chauly |
"March 23rd, 1775" And four weeks later, "If they mean to have a war, let it begin here!" April 19, 1775 | ||
| Reindog |
Patches, the following is from the source you cited: “The biggest driver now of increase in family homelessness is the labor market,” Calabria said in an e-mail. “The most effective thing we can do is create jobs, which federal programs don’t have a good record at.” Regaining independence can be difficult, said Freeland, who has found her lack of a higher education poses a barrier. “The higher-paying jobs are sometimes unattainable” without a college degree, said Freeland. ---------- 1) Obama is destroying full-time jobs with his wonderful ACA. 2) The Illegal Immigration Amnesty Bill is going to make it worse for this person as the illegals take more jobs. 3) She lives in Washington, DC, which is one of the highest rents in the nation. She needs to move. 4) Without an education, then she has hurt herself. Big time. She needs schooling and there are programs for that. 5) She needs to work 2-3 jobs, even if they are all minimum wage. Bloating the government will only serve to create more people like her. | ||
| Patches |
Reindog are you such an Elitist that you believe Everyone else should only Live to Serve You? "ACA"? Affordable Care Act is so Everyone can have access to Affordable Health Care. The Tea Party(Tea Baggers) and Republicans got there wish on the Debt Deal where they still get there Health Care Free. It is Big Business and the Elitist that want the Immigration Amnesty for Illegals to keep Living Wages Down. Minimum Wage is not a Living Wage not even close, and Working 2-3 jobs to not even Scrape By is not "Living"! As for Higher Education in todays Labor Market it is pretty much Useless. | ||
| Reindog |
Am I an Elitist or am I a delusional inbred redneck? Why do you and Paul_regan insist on hurling epithets at people you disagree with? I am fervently a supporter of equal opportunity for Americans. This does not mean that everyone succeeds and it usually means that Hard Work is involved, which is typically avoided when one can get Free Stuff. I worked sixty to eighty hours a week for two years at my engineering company while simultaneously going to graduate school full-time to get my Masters in Electrical Engineering. I worked my way up from being a truck loader. I am a party poodle so if I can do it, almost anyone can. Engineers don't get paid overtime, don't get a pension, usually work long hours and love it. I am sharing my tale of success as a point of reference. I have friends who are working 6-7 days a week for over ten years now so that they can satisfy their customers. They are not rich and will not get rich from doing this but they do not complain. They double down and work harder when the going gets tough. Again, they don't want a Red Badge of Courage, but they despise it when Liberals create a system to involuntarily suck there labor and give it to the undeserving in exchange for votes. The Illegal Immigrant Amnesty Bill is supported by Liberal Democrats to get power and by corporations to get money. Either way, that poor woman is a loser because of the people who are selling out America. Reason for Edit: Grammar Police. (Message edited by reindog on October 18, 2013) | ||
| Sifo |
Patches, Reindog are you such an Elitist that you believe Everyone else should only Live to Serve You? How do you get that from what he posted. I gather that they should serve themselves, not Reindog. Can you expand on that? "ACA"? Affordable Care Act is so Everyone can have access to Affordable Health Care. Are you aware that it does very little to that end? Some will gain access to insurance (very different from care BTW), but the cost is going up for almost everybody. Those who couldn't afford it before, are likely to still not be able to afford it. The Tea Party(Tea Baggers) and Republicans got there wish on the Debt Deal where they still get there Health Care Free. It's the Dems who fought to exempt government from the ACA. The Tea Party was pushing to put Congress on the ACA plan with the rest of America. You seem very confused here. It is Big Business and the Elitist that want the Immigration Amnesty for Illegals to keep Living Wages Down. On this point I agree. Do we agree that it's the Dems who are making this happen for Big Business? It's in the headlines of today that this is the next agenda for pResident POS. Minimum Wage is not a Living Wage not even close, and Working 2-3 jobs to not even Scrape By is not "Living"! You do what you have to though. Minimum wage isn't supposed to be a career job. If it is, you've screwed up. See above about serving yourself. That includes your family. Of course, working 2-3 part time jobs is becoming the new normal. This is on the Dems watch. The Repukes have had very little input in what has happened in the past 5 years. The ACA is costing even more jobs and turning full time work into part time work for many more. These are facts. As for Higher Education in todays Labor Market it is pretty much Useless. Welcome to BO's economy. | ||
| Patches |
"It's the Dems who fought to exempt government from the ACA." Oh-shit Ted Cruz is a Democrat? He read the Dr. Seuss book “Green Eggs and Ham,” before Congress trying to “filibuster” against Obamacare. Grade AA+ Nutjob!! http://www.latimes.com/opinion/opinion-la/la-ol-te d-cruz-dr-seuss-20130927,0,7198689.story http://news.msn.com/us/fools-errand-or-heroic-stan d-gop-on-cruz-lee?ocid=ansnews11 Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz (born December 22, 1970)[1] is the junior United States Senator for the state of Texas since 2013, and is a member of the Republican Party. -wikipedia | ||
| Sifo |
And Ted Cruz didn't do anything to exempt government from the ACA. He wanted to dump it for all. It's the Dems who fought to exempt government from the ACA. It's a shame you can't see the folly in telling the people they have to live with a law that the law makers exempt themselves from. | ||
| Sifo |
Patches, Please read... http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/ 325201-no-congressional-obamacare-exemptions | ||
| Pwnzor |
As a convicted felon with very little education supporting a family of five plus two ravenous dogs, I can tell you the idea that anybody doesn't have the same opportunities I have is utter bullshit. I have an enormous house in a beautiful neighborhood, a highly customized motorcycle, my wife and son drive brand new 2013 cars and I take the whole family out to an expensive meal at least once a week. I belong to three different wine clubs and I enjoy the best whiskeys in the world. I have several remote controlled cars some of which are worth thousands of dollars. I put extra money away every week. All of this on my income. Nobody else in this house has a job, but they do their part. I spent 2007 in prison, and look at me now. Opportunity is there for those whose desire it. Minimum wage is not meant to be a living wage. It is a stepping stone to something better. Examine any part of my life if you need proof that a person can pick themselves up from any low point to which they may have fallen. I am sick to death of all the people in this country who believe they are entitled to anything other than what they have earned themselves. Get the fk out if you don't like it. And take your •••••• president with you because he sure as shit does not represent me. | ||
| Xdigitalx |
If Romney had been elected... 1. We would know everything there is to know about Benghazi 2. Obamacare would be stopped/changed, and/or written to make it better for everyone. (etc etc). 3. Economy would be recovering faster or possibly recovered by now) Geeze...what else? I think the next two years are really gonna suk. | ||
| Sifo |
If Romney had been elected most people wouldn't even know the word Benghazi. This only came about as a result of pResident POS attacking them and overthrowing their country, then trying to pretend that everything was stable. Also Fast and Furious would just be a semi-watchable movie. | ||
| Sifo |
How many 1190RS bikes would you have bought with your $53,748?  | ||
| Patches |
When John McCain lost the Presidential Election to Barack Obama the Republican Leaders Vowed to block the Obama Presidency from Ever Changing Any Previous Administration Policies for the Better of the Citizens of The United States of America. The Republican Leaders repeated this Vow again when Mitt Romney lost. The Look on Mitt Romney's Privileged Aristocratic Elitist face that night is Priceless! Still the Republican Leaders Do Nothing for the Good of the People or Constitution of the United States of America. | ||
| Sifo |
Patches, Did you read what I asked you to? Thoughts? | ||
| Patches |
An individual health insurance mandate and an insurance exchange was also enacted at the state level in Massachusetts: In 2006, Republican Governor Mitt Romney signed an insurance expansion bill with strong bipartisan support, including that of Senator Ted Kennedy. Romney's successful implementation of the 'Health Connector' exchange and individual mandate in Massachusetts was at first lauded by Republicans. During Romney's 2008 presidential campaign, Senator Jim DeMint praised Romney's ability to "take some good conservative ideas, like private health insurance, and apply them to the need to have everyone insured." Romney himself said of the individual mandate: "I'm proud of what we've done. If Massachusetts succeeds in implementing it, then that will be the model for the nation." In 2007, a year after the Massachusetts reform, Republican Senator Bob Bennett and Democratic Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Healthy Americans Act, which also featured an individual mandate and state-based regulated insurance markets called "State Health Help Agencies". The bill attracted bipartisan support but died in committee; however, many of the sponsors and co-sponsors remained in Congress during the 2008 healthcare debate. Given the history of bipartisan support for an individual mandate and regulated insurance markets with subsidies as well as their perceived success in Massachusetts, by 2008 Democrats were considering using this approach as the basis for comprehensive, national healthcare reform. Experts have pointed out that the legislation that eventually emerged from Congress in 2009 and 2010 bears many similarities to the 2007 bill and that it was deliberately patterned after Romney's state healthcare plan. Jonathan Gruber, a key architect of the Massachusetts reform who advised the Clinton and Obama presidential campaigns on their healthcare proposals, served as a technical consultant to the Obama administration and helped Congress draft the ACA. -Wikipedia | ||
| Sifo |
Experts have pointed out that the legislation that eventually emerged from Congress in 2009 and 2010 bears many similarities to the 2007 bill and that it was deliberately patterned after Romney's state healthcare plan. Jonathan Gruber, a key architect of the Massachusetts reform who advised the Clinton and Obama presidential campaigns on their healthcare proposals, served as a technical consultant to the Obama administration and helped Congress draft the ACA. -Wikipedia This has many similarities to a bicycle.  A bicycle works though. The ACA is failing faster than just about anybody predicted. | ||
| Pwnzor |
Anybody who sits back waiting for the government to give them stuff is a fkng 455h01e and needs to leave this country immediately. You are the same as the people who climbed up on your rooftops and begged for help when you had 5 days notice that Katrina was coming. Get up off your fat lazy asses and do something for yourselves. Or go die from starvation. Either/or. GTFO. NOW. Shoot me a PM and I will buy your 1 way ticket with my extra money that I earned with my hard work. | ||
| Xdigitalx |
I also think, if Romney won,... there would be a lot more bipartisanship in congress. He is a businessman and knows how to negotiate, he is also compassionate. The hole republican party including Tea Party are 20x more compassionate then the Democrats... Look at the way they speak to the American people about fellow Americans in congress>> Suicide Bomers? Kidnappers? Terrorists? Anarchist's? I hope this is not forgotten. Things would be definitely be better if Romney won the election. Mostly because there would be a more even playing field. We wouldn't see any crossing your arms, stomping your foot and whining like some 4 yr olds who doesn't get their way. Which seemed to have worked for Obama, Reid and Pelosi and Company!! (this time)  Anyone see the briefing from Press secretary James Carney yesterday? http://www.bloomberg.com/video/white-house-news-br iefing-with-jay-carney-Sk3g2b7OTeWAxJTybq_1xg.html (FF to 56 min) (Message edited by xdigitalx on October 19, 2013) | ||
| Sifo |
Just drive by comments? Unwilling to have an actual conversation? Did you read what I asked you to? Thoughts? One of the big differences between what was done in MA and the ACA, is that MA only affected a single state. Why is that important? Each state has it's own regulations on insurance. You need to understand current regulations to know what will work and what won't work. The ACA cast a wide net over a wide variety of different groups of regulations. It could in theory be workable in some theoretical state, but not all. It is dependent on it working in all states though. That's a huge problem right there. One of the great things about what MA did, is that other states can look at the success/failure and decide if it's right for them as a state. When you look at Romenycare, you find it was supposed to do two things. Provide universal coverage and control costs. It certainly failed to control costs. It wasn't exactly a success at universal coverage either. They did manage to cover more, but certainly not all. Most of the "gains" were among people who got free insurance. It does prove that giving away free shit is popular. Overall, Romneycare wasn't really a resounding success. Neither side was going to point that out during the last election though. Lessons from the Fall of RomneyCare One huge difference though... Bad economic consequences from a decision in MA will largely be softened by the strength of the surrounding states economies. No state is going to have that luxury this time around. There are many other differences, far too many to discuss in depth with someone who doesn't seem to be into dialog. Thanks for the drive by though. | ||
| Patches |
Matthew Anthony... You really NEED to change Your Username on this website to "Poser" (Someone who acts like someone there not, but not realizing that there being fake, basically a loser trying to fit in. - Urban Dictionary) it would be much more fitting. |
