Posted on 11/21/2006 6:04:26 AM PST by PJ-Comix
Remember when Congressman Charles Rangel introduced a proposal in 2003 to re-instate the draft? When it came to a vote, Rangel voted AGAINST his own draft bill. If you thought Rangel's draft proposal was nothing more than a cheap publicity stunt, you would not be wrong. Of course, Rangel was in the minority party back then. However, now that the Democrats are in the majority in Congress, Rangel has proposed the SAME cheap publicity stunt over the draft again only to be slapped down by Nancy Pelosi who publicly nixed the idea. Keep in mind that Charles Rangel is not just some ordinary forgettable congressman who can be allowed to fade into obscurity. Rangel is now the incoming Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee which is perhaps the most powerful committee in Congress. If he keeps up such antics, Congressman Rangel is sure to provide some GREAT material for the DUmmie FUnnies in the near future for which we heartily thank him. Of course, what is good for the DUmmie FUnnies is BAD for the DUmmies as you can see in this threatening THREAD titled, "Rangel needs to be taken out in the 2008 primary." So let us now watch the DUmmies slam Rangel for making the Democrats look like, well, DUmmies in Bolshevik Red while the commentary of your humble correspondent, thanking the Congressman for the many laughs he is sure to provide for the next couple of years, is in the [brackets]:
Rangel needs to be taken out in the 2008 primary
[Good luck. You would would have a better chance of catching a leperchaun.]
If he doesn't quit pulling this crap he has to be removed. He's only hurting the party now, so let's get rid of him. We don't need idiots in high ranking positions who hand the Repukes a great issue on a silver platter.
[No. No. We need Charles Rangel right where he is as the CHAIRMAN of the House Ways and Means Committee. Why would you want to ruin our comedic entertainment?]
It's an anti-war tactic. Why is that so hard for people to understand? It puts the pro-war idiots on the spot and makes people think.
[You call it a tactic but most call it a stunt.]
Then why not propose a bill to cut off funds for the war instead? Or to demand a time table for withdrawl? THE MAJORITY IS ALREADY ANTI-WAR. That's why we won our majority. Now let's actally try to KEEP it instead of scaring voters off. Anything that helps the Repukes electoral-wise is stupid, and this is it. DUMP RANGEL.
[Rangel '08. Keep him in place in order to continue embarrassing the Democrats.]
I think he's just trying to shake the American conscientiousness up.
[By providing belly laughs. Rangel supported his own draft bill...until he voted against his own draft bill.]
Because proposing to cut off funding for our troops will GUARANTEE the...Democrats will lose their majority come 2008, and perpetuate the lie that Democrats can't be trusted with national security. Do you want that?
[Yup!]
For the same reason Republicans put forth the proposal to withdraw troops immediately. They forced the Democrats' hand and that was probably a large part of Rangel's intent.
[Thanx again, Charlie!]
Ever hear of "support the troops"? If funds are cut, then the repukes and whore media will spin it and SUCCEED in saying that the dems don't support our troops... That's an even crazier idea and will NEVER pass...
[Now that the Democrats are in the majority they are in a "damned if you do and damned if you don't" situation. The result is starting to look like they don't know what to do. And who says the election results were all bad news? It is going to be FUn to watch the Democrats twist every which way for the next couple of years.]
Maybe Rangel will have the balls to vote in favor of his own stupidity this time Or, maybe not. Again. This is just plain stupid. Just cut off the f*cking funds.
[Or, maybe not.]
Thank God Charlie Rangel doesn't turn to DU for guidance.
[It sounds like he already does.]
Rangel is a f*cking idiot. He should focus on actually ending the war instead of scaring people to get them anti-war when the majority already is anti-war.
[I wonder if this DUmmie has the guts to campaign against Rangel in Harlem in '08 and call him that.]
Know anyone in the 15th district which includes Harlem, who would vote against him? Not me...
[And this DUmmie wins a Kewpie Doll for having a brief moment of mental clarity!]
My Republican father...tried pulling this crap today, telling my 14 yr old son, "the liberals are trying to bring back the draft". I overheard him, and just about blew a gasket. The 'liberals' consist of Charlie Rangel, JUST Charlie Rangel. And I find it the height of irony that those who supported this illegal war launched by a pack of criminals based on lies now want to make hay over someone saying that ALL the people of this country should be expected to make sacrifices. What exactly WON'T Republicans stoop to? And just how in the hell is anyone supposed to believe there are any Republican that aren't anything but corrupt, selfish pricks when even those that tout themselves as 'moderate' and 'rational' spout such utter White House issued bullshit talking points. And this isn't the first time Rangel has proposed this, so why in the hell is everyone getting their diapers in a bunch now?
[Methinks you need to do a diaper check on yourself.]
Unless you are truly prepared to vote FOR a draft, it's an idiotic topic. Otherwise, you are creating fodder for the fools on the right. Someone tell me specifically which Democrats are going to vote FOR a draft. We all know the answer is nobody. So why even open up this can of worms? We just look stupid. I can't believe Rangel is pulling this bullshit play again. Just de-fund the war. I guess that is too direct an approach for a "genius" like Rangel.
[Even Charlie Rangel won't vote for his own draft bill.]
The topic of "de-funding" is worse than a topic leading to a discussion of shared sacrifice when it comes to war. "De-funding" would be sold as leaving troops on the battlefield naked and defenseless.
[DUmmiecrats twisting themselves into pretzels not knowing which way to turn. This will be the theme in Congress for the next two years.[
De-funding would also keep them alive at home. I can live with that. But keep pushing for the draft, America's moms will love us for it in '08.
[De-fund or draft? Draft or de-fund? What DO we do other than twist ourselves helplessly into pretzels?]
and abandoning them on the battlefield won't?....because... that is exactly how it will be sold to the American people.....just remember Kerry's 87 billion dollar vote comments.
[John Kerry voted for the 87 billion before he...well, you know the rest.]
Rangel was elected with 94 percent of the vote. That's right ninety-four percent.
[And the other 6 percent were confused by the butterfly ballot.]
It's funny how all of these DU Primary Warriors never live in the district of the politician they want to take out.
[So FUnnie that I am wiping back the tears from the bellylaugh.]
Counterrevolutionary elements must be purged for the good of the people! All hail the glorious people's revolution!
[The DUmmiecrats Disunited,
Will always be Defeated!]
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I would think you'd end up with a very tough bird, using that stuff...
My wife has a tendency to overcook meat which I am trying to get her to unlearn. She doesn't quite understand the concept that you take a steak out of an oven when it is just slightly underdone because it still continues to cook internally. Also the idea that there should be a bit of red or pink in the meat is revolting to her. As a result, when we cook steaks, there are two widely varying times for removing the meat. Typically her's stays in the oven about 20 minutes longer than mine.
That's a new one on me...
Adobo seasoning. Sorry. Good stuff.
Sorry I missed the URL part from an earlier post!
http://www.scrappleface.com/?p=2407
Democrat Plan Summarized in One Word: Draft
by Scott Ott
(2006-11-20) — Rep. Charles Rangel, D-NY, yesterday unveiled the Democrat plan for boosting the minimum wage, providing free healthcare to millions more Americans, increasing college attendance, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preventing future U.S. wars of aggression.
“Our plan is so simple and elegant that it can be stated in one word — draft,” said Rep. Rangel. “By implementing a military draft, we’ll provide a living wage and free healthcare to our new involuntary soldiers and their families, plus we’ll give them college money after their term of service.”
The New York Democrat, who has proposed a draft several times before, said taking many of the 18-to-26 year-olds off the nation’s highways will decrease the number of automobile fatalities and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The most crucial element of the Draft America Plan, he said, is creation of a huge military force comprised of less-motivated troops in case the president must decide whether to go to war with North Korea or Iran, or to expand the global war on terror in other lands.
“Right now, it’s the skill and passion of our all-volunteer force that gives George Bush the arrogance to challenge our enemies on their soil,” Rep. Rangel said. “With a military full of reluctant conscripts, Bush won’t be so cocky. We’ll be safer because, as we all know, when American troops stay home fewer terrorists are created.”
Use a Reynolds cooking bag to lock in the steam from the juices and they should cook up in about the same time. Use a meat thermometer and be sure to hit 180*. If you turn the oven down to warm at around 170* and let them "rest" the temperature will climb to 180*. The cooking bags are great!
Nah, I vote for scaring them off. GO, CHARLIE, GO!
And what does Charlie Rangel care if he scares off voters? You're talking about swing voters in the middle who could go either way. But that's not his district. Charlie Rangel's got a lifetime seat in the bluest of blue districts.
Goodtime Charlie's got the blues. He could keep go getting re-elected if he were the last Democrat in America.
Which he may be.
I hope you mean "Adobo" and not adobe (as that would not be good for your smile!)
Another mistake people make is to start carving the turkey while it's still hot. All the juice runs right out, and then it doesn't matter what recipe you used or how correctly you cooked it, it's dry enough to choke ya...
I don't need cooking bags. I just put them in a roaster and follow the instructions EXACTLY. The only thing I have changed is covering the turkeys in adobo seasoning. All I know is that these young turkey breasts, when cooked properly, make for the absolutely BEST turkey I have ever eaten. Juicy and all white meat. Minimal bones and EASY to carve.
Everybody keep that in mind. The JUICES are the key with the young turkey breasts. I think Pedue has similar young turkey breasts as Publix. Great bargains on them after Thanksgiving.
"Son, we need to have a talk."
Fortunately, Rangel has gotten enough publicity to avoid that problem this time around.
(I'd advise Dubya to take this opportunity to rescind Mr. Peanut's executive order and suspend registration, just to highlight the stupidity of the Dems and keep this gaffe alive for an extra news cycle.)
That was two mistakes. Not buying at Publix, buying already cooked meat. You payed extra for that and you could roast fresh turkey breasts in the same time. That was #1.You also paid extra for getting just the turkey breast. That was #2. I bought a 10 pound turkey for less than half what a smaller turkey breast would have cost me. I also get the opportunity to brine the turkey and actually add some flavor to the meat.
Okay, each one will say to cook for 3 hours in the oven. However, since I will be cooking TWO of them at the same time together in the oven, would I need to cook them for longer? And if I need to cook them longer, how much additional time should I add?
If they are fully cooked, you are only heating them. Follow Lurker's recommendation in post #31. Except for browning, I would keep them loosely covered in foil to prevent drying out.
Always, Always, Always roast meat by temperature and NOT by time. Don't forget to allow for an additional 5-10 degrees of carryover temp. rise after you take the meat out of the oven and allow about a 30-minute rest period for turkey for the meat to reabsorb any liquid forced out during cooking.
This brings us to mistake #3. In not buying a whole turkey you are losing the opportunity for pan drippings, the heart, liver and neck to use in flavoring your gravy. You make the gravy while the bird is resting.
'La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur.' - Auguste Escoffier
(Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
You might submit your question on the turkeys to Foodnetwork.com. I'd think one of the chefs over there would know the answer because I've never tried cooking two birds at once.
Telling the truth about what the Dems are up to is now considered some kind of dirty trick. LOL!
When a drafted liberal dies in Iraq, will anyone care??
Will they scream the Party Slogans as they hold in thier intestines, or as Achmed saws thier head off?
After all, it's a DEMOCRAT WAR now....
They'll be dying in the sands for THIER Party, after all, and for the good of Hillary, right?
Why margarine? If these turkey breasts are as good as you say why would you put margarine on them? Use unsalted butter.
I asked about the time and it is the same for the two as for one.
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