He was defending himself.   

LOL...Thanks for confirming my post by justifying today's Muslim atrocities by comparing them to Christians 1,000 years ago.   

It is Muslims who lie and taint Islam.  And Islamic nations are 100-1,000 years behind Western nations.

I don't care what anybody else says.  333386 posts some really good stuff occasionally.     

No really, 333386 also posted the special forces nutrition guide on the Nutrition board.  That's some good stuff right there.   

Aren't they the same thing?   

LOL...sure, whatever you wanna tell yourself to justify your antisemitism. 

LOL...how ironic.  "Peace", under Muslim tyranny, where Christians and Jews were second-class citizens who were forced to pay Muslims a special tax.    

a_ahmed, my dear anti-Semite, why are thou so obsessed with the Jews?

Why is Islam so anti-Semite?

Lots of good information, with facts and recent studies:

http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm

Poll finds low support for Obamacare

"Nineteen percent of respondents to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll believe the Affordable Care Act will make them better off, 38% said the law will make things worse and 39% said the ACA will make no difference in their well-being. Thirty-seven percent said the law is a good idea, and 49% said it is a bad idea."

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/06/obamacare-poll-92322.html

SEA SALT IS HEALTHIER THAN TABLE SALT

Fiction: Ignore the marketing hype about the nutritional superiority of sea salt. According to the Mayo Clinic, it has the same basic nutritional value and contains the same sodium level by weight as table salt. Because table salt is more heavily processed, it generally contains fewer minerals; on the other hand, it usually has added iodine, essential to healthy thyroid function. The two kinds of salt may differ in taste and texture, but Health Canada sets the upper limit for all sodium intake by adults ages 14 to 50 years at 2,300 milligrams a day to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and other ailments.

OYSTERS ARE AN APHRODISIAC

Fact: Sort of. In 2005, a team of American and Italian scientists found that the amino acids in certain shellfish, including oysters, can boost the level of sex hormones in humans. As well, oysters contain dopamine, which stimulates the brain's arousal centre, and perhaps, sexual readiness.

BROWN SUGAR IS MORE NUTRITIOUS THAN WHITE

Fiction: "Sugar is sugar, especially when it comes to diabetes," says dietitian Cindy Sass. "There's no real difference and you should just reduce your intake as much as possible." Maple syrup or honey might be marginally more nutritious, she says, but they still turn to glucose in the body, leading to potential weight gain and other results. One side benefit: Sass says eating locally produced honey may help reduce allergies to local pollens.

MICROWAVE COOKING DESTROYS NUTRIENTS

Fact: Well, at least in the case of vitamin B12, says dietitian Erin Enros. That vitamin is important for bodily functions, like red blood cell production. Since B12 comes from animal products, she suggests not microwaving meat. "It's really important for seniors. They absorb less B12 because our stomachs don't secrete as much acid to break down food as we get older." She says when microwaving vegetables, use minimal water to prevent nutrients from leaching out. Same goes for stovetop cooking.

ORGANIC FOOD IS MORE NUTRITIOUS THAN NON-ORGANIC

Fact and fiction: Everything from soil quality and amount of light to the types of seed used and animal breeds can affect nutritional values, according to Dietitians of Canada. The organization says that because these factors aren't controlled in most research studies, comparisons between organic and nonorganic foods aren't possible. An analysis of existing studies published last year in the Annals of Internal Medicine found no consistent difference in vitamin, protein and other content between organic and conventionally produced foods. Phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids were higher in organic foods, according to some of the studies. Pesticide residue was lower on organic produce, but still within acceptable safety limits on conventional fruits and vegetables.

LETTING FOOD SIT AFTER MICROWAVING IS IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY

Fact: But it's not just because you can burn your mouth. Food that sits for a few minutes after microwaving cooks more thoroughly, with colder areas absorbing heat from hotter parts of the food, according to the State of Louisiana's Department of Health and Hospitals. "That extra minute or two could mean the difference between a delicious meal and food poisoning," says the department.

THE THREE-SECOND RULE IS SAFE

Fact: If you pick up the right food, that is. Manchester Metropolitan University tested various foods to see if they were safe to eat if picked up quickly after being dropped on the floor. Processed foods like ham or jam sandwiches fared well because bacteria don't survive easily on salty or sugary surfaces. Cookies were also relatively safe because their low moisture content prevents absorption of bacteria. Pasta and dried fruit, however, contained klebsiella, a bacteria which can cause pneumonia, urinary tract infections and other nasty illnesses.

MULTI-GRAIN AND WHOLE-GRAIN FOODS ARE EQUALLY NUTRITIOUS

Fiction: Multi-grain foods sound wholesome, but they've often had the bran and germ stripped out of the grain to give longer shelf life, better taste or appearance. Those ingredients are important sources of fibre, vitamin E and antioxidants. What's more, multi-grain products typically contain endosperm, a source of starch and calories.

PROBIOTICS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR GOOD HEALTH

Fiction: Probiotics, which can be added to foods like yogurt and cheese, are bacteria that aid digestion. They may reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, some types of inflammatory bowel disease and diarrhea from antibiotics. However, a healthy diet without probiotics can also produce a healthy digestive system according to EatRight Ontario, a Dietitians of Ontario organization. If you do want to consume probiotics, the organization recommends looking for lactobacillus and bifidobacterium in the ingredients.

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/diet-fitness/Nutritional+fact+fiction+Dietitians+weigh+probiotics/8488337/story.html

Actually, Bill Clinton tanked the economy, not Bush.  And Obama is now building up the same mess as Bill Clinton.

25 People to Blame for the Financial Crisis

Bill Clinton
"President Clinton's tenure was characterized by economic prosperity and financial deregulation, which in many ways set the stage for the excesses of recent years. Among his biggest strokes of free-wheeling capitalism was the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which repealed the Glass-Steagall Act, a cornerstone of Depression-era regulation. He also signed the Commodity Futures Modernization Act, which exempted credit-default swaps from regulation. In 1995 Clinton loosened housing rules by rewriting the Community Reinvestment Act, which put added pressure on banks to lend in low-income neighborhoods. It is the subject of heated political and scholarly debate whether any of these moves are to blame for our troubles, but they certainly played a role in creating a permissive lending environment."
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1877351_1877350_1877322,00.html

George W. Bush
"From the start, Bush embraced a governing philosophy of deregulation. That trickled down to federal oversight agencies, which in turn eased off on banks and mortgage brokers. Bush did push early on for tighter controls over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but he failed to move Congress. After the Enron scandal, Bush backed and signed the aggressively regulatory Sarbanes-Oxley Act. But SEC head William Donaldson tried to boost regulation of mutual and hedge funds, he was blocked by Bush's advisers at the White House as well as other powerful Republicans and quit. Plus, let's face it, the meltdown happened on Bush's watch."
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1877351_1877350_1877320,00.html

Immediately after Bush took office in 2001, there was a recession.  Was this Bush's fault?  No, it was Clinton's fault.  Clinton left Bush a huge mess.

Clinton made it possible for derivative swaps to get out of control.  When warned that this would soon destroy the economy, Clinton ignored the warnings.  Now Obama is doing the same.  Recessions are only going to get worse and more frequent.

"Never take your eye off your opponent, even when you bow."

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDW6vkuqGLg" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDW6vkuqGLg</a>

Funny you say that.  These same three are the only American politicians I like.  And though the three have very different views(an independent, a Republican/Libertarian, and a Democrat), they have a lot in common too, they are friends and they endorse each other.

The entire Obama administration is sure starting to look like a train wreck of epic proportions.

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama's health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail stores and hotels.

That might seem strange since the law requires medium-sized and large employers to offer "affordable" coverage or face fines.

But what's reasonable? Because of a wrinkle in the law, companies can meet their legal obligations by offering policies that would be too expensive for many low-wage workers. For the employee, it's like a mirage — attractive but out of reach.

The company can get off the hook, say corporate consultants and policy experts, but the employee could still face a federal requirement to get health insurance.

Many are expected to remain uninsured, possibly risking fines. That's due to another provision: the law says workers with an offer of "affordable" workplace coverage aren't entitled to new tax credits for private insurance, which could be a better deal for those on the lower rungs of the middle class.

Some supporters of the law are disappointed. It smacks of today's Catch-22 insurance rules.

http://news.yahoo.com/coverage-may-unaffordable-low-wage-workers-151922273.html

Actually, Nader cares very much about consumers and has done lot for you in that regard, more than Obama ever will.

"If you’ve ever nearly been bumped from a seat but got on board courtesy of an instant auction, you can thank Mr. Nader. If you have ever raised your hand and said, “I’ll take the later flight and the goodie,” you can thank Mr. Nader, too."
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/24/your-money/ralph-nader-and-the-airline-refund-the-haggler.html

Fewer Highway Deaths? Thank Ralph Nader
"One man set us on the road to safer driving--my friend and mentor Ralph Nader.  His efforts to improve auto safety by requiring seat belts, air bags, and other safety changes beginning in the mid 1960s have saved hundreds of thousands of lives and millions of serious injuries."
http://www.nationalreview.com/human-exceptionalism/324662/fewer-highway-deaths-thank-ralph-nader

And this coming from Ralph Nader, who though not a Democrat, he is certainly a liberal and he hates George W. Bush.   

Ralph Nader: Obama ‘Should Be Impeached’

“Barack Obama is committing the same crimes [as Bush and Cheney], in fact worse ones in Afghanistan. Innocents are being slaughtered, we’re creating more enemies, he’s violating international law, he’s not constitutionally authorized to do what he’s doing, he’s using State secrets, he’s engaging in illegal surveillance, the CIA is running wild without any kind of circumsribed legal standards or disclosure . . . why don’t we say what’s on the minds of many legal experts; that the Obama administration is committing war crimes and if Bush should have been impeached, Obama should be impeached.”

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/ralph-nader-obama-should-be-impeached-for-committing-war-crimes/

Old, but related.    

Ralph Nader: Barack Obama is worse than George W. Bush

December 3, 2012

In a Sunday interview with Politico reporter Patrick Gavin, the 78-year old Green Party leader said: "On military and foreign policy, he's worse [than George W. Bush]. He's worse in a sense that he's more aggressive, more illegal worldwide. He [Obama] has basically stated . . . that he has the authority to kill an American citizen anywhere in the world if he suspects them of trouble."

Ever the Libertarian champion, Nader - along with most Americans - believe that fellow citizens should be granted due process from our legal and judicial system. Obama's use of drones to kill thousands of targets around the world contradicts the president's 2008 campaign promise of reconciliation. Indeed, just months into his first term the president broke his pledge to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.

When asked to assess Obama's performance in the White House the past four years, Nader said "He's below average because he [Obama] raised expectation levels. What expectations did George W. Bush raise? He [Obama] is below average because he's above average in his knowledge of legality which he is violating with abandon."

http://www.examiner.com/article/ralph-nader-barack-obama-is-worse-than-george-w-bush-video

Controversies knock Obama off balance

Washington (CNN) -- History shows that second terms in the White House can be much tougher than first ones, and that is proving true so far for President Barack Obama.

Less than five months in, Obama and his administration appear knocked off balance by a barrage of controversies and criticisms exacerbating the bitter political battles that marked his first four years in office.

He's under fire from the right and left, accused by some of conspiratorial machinations to grab even more power than the leader of the free world legally holds.

Headlines are dominated by scandals such as the Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups and classified leaks that disclosed details of the vast data mining and surveillance apparatus created after the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Meanwhile, Republicans and some Democrats say his attorney general should resign over various issues including secret subpoenas of journalist phone records.

Even the first lady got heckled -- at a Democratic fundraiser, no less. While the issue was gay rights, the incident showed how Obama supporters also were frustrated by what they consider to be a lack of sufficient progress on progressive issues they expect the president to champion.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/11/politics/obama-off-balance/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

(CNN) -- Senior State Department and Diplomatic Security officials may have covered up or stopped investigations of inappropriate or even criminal misconduct by staff, according to an internal memo from the department's Office of the Inspector General.

The timeline surrounding the allegations places the incidents during former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's tenure, opening the possibility that a widening scandal might taint both her record and her possible political aspirations. Clinton has also taken heat for the department's response to the September 2012 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/11/politics/state-department-allegations/index.html?hpt=hp_t1