Comments on: NYS legislature passes resolution against Iraq escalation. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:30:10 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: veritas http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778818 veritas Tue, 01 May 2007 12:59:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778818 Kudos to NY State! Now let's get the other states on the impeachment bandwagon or NY will put all of the others to shame. Kudos to NY State! Now let’s get the other states on the impeachment bandwagon or NY will put all of the others to shame.

]]> By: Linda http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778813 Linda Tue, 01 May 2007 12:51:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778813 <b>New York, you just keep stepping up to the plate. I'm impressed.</b> New York, you just keep stepping up to the plate. I’m impressed.

]]> By: Tobey Tall http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778791 Tobey Tall Tue, 01 May 2007 11:21:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778791 <b>Kurds To Oppose Draft Oil Law</b> In a surprise move, Kurdish lawmakers have announced that they plan to oppose Iraq’s controversial US-backed oil law. Back in February, the Kurds had agreed to support the draft law, which has been heavily criticised as giving too much control to foreign oil companies. Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani had predicted the draft law would be approved by parliament in April, but it has yet to be debated. Kurds hold 58 of the 275 parliament seats _ not enough to defeat the measure on their own. But Kurdish objections could delay passage of the bill, whose ratification has been strongly urged by the White House. But Kurdish spokesman Khalid Saleh has said: “We are not going to support” the provisions in the bill. Some Sunni legislators have also raised now objections, saying the oil law would give foreign oil companies too much power. So the draft oil law could be in for a tough time before it becomes law. <b>They will be sweating in Houston........</b> http://www.priceofoil.org/ YEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Kurds To Oppose Draft Oil Law

In a surprise move, Kurdish lawmakers have announced that they plan to oppose Iraq’s controversial US-backed oil law.

Back in February, the Kurds had agreed to support the draft law, which has been heavily criticised as giving too much control to foreign oil companies.

Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani had predicted the draft law would be approved by parliament in April, but it has yet to be debated.

Kurds hold 58 of the 275 parliament seats _ not enough to defeat the measure on their own. But Kurdish objections could delay passage of the bill, whose ratification has been strongly urged by the White House.

But Kurdish spokesman Khalid Saleh has said: “We are not going to support” the provisions in the bill. Some Sunni legislators have also raised now objections, saying the oil law would give foreign oil companies too much power.

So the draft oil law could be in for a tough time before it becomes law. They will be sweating in Houston……..

http://www.priceofoil.org/

YEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

]]> By: Jay Randal http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778760 Jay Randal Tue, 01 May 2007 06:31:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778760 Bush will veto it because he wants no restrictions on the funding, so he and Cheney can continue to skim cash for themselves off the top. Bush will veto it because he wants no restrictions on the funding, so he and Cheney can continue to skim cash for themselves off the top.

]]> By: Republicans are the Fear and Smear Party http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778706 Republicans are the Fear and Smear Party Tue, 01 May 2007 05:09:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778706 I’ve been holding my breath waiting for this momentous moment! How glad I am to have moved from that state years ago! Comment by michael — April 30, 2007 @ 10:45 pm I'm sure they were more than glad to get rid of you. I’ve been holding my breath waiting for this momentous moment! How glad I am to have moved from that state years ago!

Comment by michael — April 30, 2007 @ 10:45 pm

I’m sure they were more than glad to get rid of you.

]]> By: JPark http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778692 JPark Tue, 01 May 2007 05:01:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778692 #18 Heh, I hope he knows that crossing a state border with that 10 year old he abducted in going to add another charge to his sheet. #18 Heh, I hope he knows that crossing a state border with that 10 year old he abducted in going to add another charge to his sheet.

]]> By: ValiantVenusGrewFromUranus http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778672 ValiantVenusGrewFromUranus Tue, 01 May 2007 04:53:48 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778672 <em>I’ve been holding my breath waiting for this momentous moment! How glad I am to have moved from that state years ago! Comment by michael — April 30, 2007 @ 10:45 pm</em> Like you had any choice! BAHAHA, sure michael! Tell me, does the sheriff know where you live? I'm sure they'd like to know in your neighborhood, where a p*d*ph*le like you lives! I’ve been holding my breath waiting for this momentous moment! How glad I am to have moved from that state years ago! Comment by michael — April 30, 2007 @ 10:45 pm

Like you had any choice! BAHAHA, sure michael! Tell me, does the sheriff know where you live? I’m sure they’d like to know in your neighborhood, where a p*d*ph*le like you lives!

]]> By: Bluedahlia http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778605 Bluedahlia Tue, 01 May 2007 04:15:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778605 #2 Nice post katy. #2
Nice post katy.

]]> By: Don http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778511 Don Tue, 01 May 2007 03:18:48 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778511 Great news. Maybe this will help our beleaguered troops. I hope so. Maybe too state legislatures will put some pressure on Congress to impeach Messrs. Bush & Cheney et al for the illegal war and occupation. Great news. Maybe this will help our beleaguered troops. I hope so. Maybe too state legislatures will put some pressure on Congress to impeach Messrs. Bush & Cheney et al for the illegal war and occupation.

]]> By: VerbalKint http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778495 VerbalKint Tue, 01 May 2007 03:05:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778495 Cool Cool

]]> By: stonehinge http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778468 stonehinge Tue, 01 May 2007 02:45:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778468 Bravo!!!! Bravo!!!!

]]> By: michael http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778467 michael Tue, 01 May 2007 02:45:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778467 I've been holding my breath waiting for this momentous moment! How glad I am to have moved from that state years ago! I’ve been holding my breath waiting for this momentous moment! How glad I am to have moved from that state years ago!

]]> By: AboveTheClouds http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778454 AboveTheClouds Tue, 01 May 2007 02:37:31 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778454 Mongo like candy. Mongo like candy.

]]> By: veritas http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778451 veritas Tue, 01 May 2007 02:36:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778451 The individual states must take things into their own hands now that the federal government has failed the american people. The individual states must take things into their own hands now that the federal government has failed the american people.

]]> By: SKdeA http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778428 SKdeA Tue, 01 May 2007 02:22:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778428 He was - Mongo is new here. Until we get to know the typical stance of a new name, it's hard to tell them from a troll no matter how insane they sound! After all, some of our trolls are pretty out there... He was – Mongo is new here. Until we get to know the typical stance of a new name, it’s hard to tell them from a troll no matter how insane they sound! After all, some of our trolls are pretty out there…

]]> By: Roger http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778411 Roger Tue, 01 May 2007 02:15:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778411 I believe Mongo was actually making fun of the typical "Black hearted little troll" who's only defense of the Bush administration is to blame Clinton (while shreding the weak talking point that if you speak out against the Bush administration is equal to being un-American, wanting the terrorists to win, etc.) I believe Mongo was actually making fun of the typical “Black hearted little troll” who’s only defense of the Bush administration is to blame Clinton (while shreding the weak talking point that if you speak out against the Bush administration is equal to being un-American, wanting the terrorists to win, etc.)

]]> By: USA http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778406 USA Tue, 01 May 2007 02:13:58 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778406 America isn't a democacy, so who cares. America isn’t a democacy, so who cares.

]]> By: Joefriday http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778400 Joefriday Tue, 01 May 2007 02:10:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778400 Clinton did it too. Comment by mongo — April 30, 2007 @ 9:49 pm Mongo, if you don't use the "/sarcasm" switch they don't get it. They are on a hair trigger. Clinton did it too.

Comment by mongo — April 30, 2007 @ 9:49 pm

Mongo, if you don’t use the “/sarcasm” switch they don’t get it. They are on a hair trigger.

]]> By: Sharon http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778385 Sharon Tue, 01 May 2007 01:54:03 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778385 Mongo, go cheney yourself..Black hearted little troll that you are. Mongo, go cheney yourself..Black hearted little troll that you are.

]]> By: tarazan http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-3778384 tarazan Tue, 01 May 2007 01:53:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/04/30/nys-legislature-passes-resolution-against-iraq-escalation/#comment-3778384 How is McCain going to convince New Yorkers that he is the right candidate pushing for war, campaigning in New York? let's not forget Guiliani also who wants the escalation to continue. Support is drying for them...may be another trip to Baghdad is needed with photo images showing McCain buying Iraqi rugs, is a good idea for McCain. How is McCain going to convince New Yorkers that he is the right candidate pushing for war, campaigning in New York? let’s not forget Guiliani also who wants the escalation to continue.
Support is drying for them…may be another trip to Baghdad is needed with photo images showing McCain buying Iraqi rugs, is a good idea for McCain.

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