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Saluting Kyle Coumas, of Lockeford
News broke last Wednesday that U.S. Army Spc. Kyle A. Coumas, of Lockeford, was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. I think I speak for all Americans when I say how deeply indebted we are to Mr. Coumas's contribution to our country and to our safety.
Not a day goes by that I don't pray for the men and women of our armed forces. When any of those soldiers lose their life it is not just a tremendous loss to their family, but also a loss to us as a community and a nation.
I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his family for raising such a brave and selfless young man.
Conservatives top political group, poll says
According to a Gallup poll released Monday, more than 40 percent of Americans polled identify themselves as conservatives over any other political ideology. Thirty-six percent described themselves as moderate and only 20 percent identified themselves as liberal.
This info only reinforces the idea that conservatives are indeed America's sleeping giant. Wait until election time next year; you'll see what the giant is capable of.
Republicans still searching for identity
While "conservative" may be what the majority of America identifies itself as, the Republican Party continues to drag its feet and search for meaning behind the elephant.
In the last few surveys I've read, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee seems to be the only front runner the GOP agrees on the most, with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney placing second consistently.
Will Huck be exploring the idea of a White House bid in 2012? He stated in a recent interview that he's just fine where he's at.
The search for a soul continues.
2010 and 2012 will change politics
I'm going out on a limb and making a bold prediction that the elections of 2010 and 2012 will change the landscape of politics as we know it. Say goodbye to party loyalty and hello to a whole new idea of "by the people" and "for the people."
Expect more average Joes to take to the campaign trail and challenge incumbents who think they're untouchable. In the coming weeks I'll be interviewing some of these Joe and Jane citizens who want nothing more than to stop corruption and make America great again.
White House vs. Fox News
That more press time, key administration staffers and executive branch resources are being spent battling a news organization than a multibillion-dollar war in Afghanistan where lives are being lost, downright makes me embarrassed as an American.
How mature is this administration to pick on a news network because they don't like what their editorial shows say? The only reason why Fox is as popular as it is is because of their opinion shows.
Ratings will show that the network resonates with more viewers (opinion and unbiased news shows) than that of MSNBC, CNN and HLN combined.
Obama Administration, get over yourself and stop whining. You have the free world to govern — start acting like it.
In defense of Arizona Sherriff Arpaio
Stories continue to come out of Mexican border states and cities where violent and dangerous drug cartels are doing whatever it takes to smuggle narcotics and even people over the border.
While arrests and detainment is up by federal border agents in recent years, millions of illegals continue to flood the United States, undetected and undocumented.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio, of Maricopa County, Ariz., the same guy that brought you pretty pink jumpsuits for inmates and tents in the desert to house them, has always been proactive in identifying, detaining and deporting illegal immigrants in his county. The Department of Homeland Security recently ordered the Sheriff to stop making arrests based on a person's immigration status.
Upholding the law that the federal government doesn't seem capable of doing adequately and getting in trouble for it? That doesn't make sense to me.
"I am the elected sheriff. I don't take orders from the federal government," the Sheriff said when asked his reaction to the DHS's order.
Hear, hear, Sheriff.
Columnist Wade Heath of Lodi is a college student and writer of the WadeWire Blog at wadewire.blogspot.com. He can be reached at reachwade@lycos.com.
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Vance Buckler wrote on Nov 9, 2009 7:09 AM:
I say we throw the Obamination out and make Rush President Palin VP and let O'Reilly run Congress and Praeger run the Senate tomorrow "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 9, 2009 5:51 AM:
Gator wrote on Nov 8, 2009 8:57 PM:
to Rush Limbaugh. And that one tenth of one percent is controlling the
Republican Party. Now ain’t that special… When he was on AM radio and
Before he went to Satellite Howard Stern had far better numbers than Rush. "
sam wrote on Nov 8, 2009 7:59 PM:
Vance Buckler wrote on Nov 8, 2009 7:12 PM:
Mega offroading dittos Big Guy, wherever you lead, I will follow. "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 8, 2009 3:31 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 8, 2009 3:28 PM:
'To put things in perspective, 22 million people listen to Ol' Oxycontin everyday. That is One Hundred and Five times as many people as voted for Sarah Palin when she was elected governor of Alaska.'
While we're putting everything into perspective, Rush had over 300 million people to choose from to get 22 million, Palin only had 700,000. That is Three Hundred and Five times as many people to draw from. : ) "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 8, 2009 3:22 PM:
'If Rush Limbaugh (with his 20 million ditto heads) is not a leader in the conservative movement, who is a leader and what makes these individuals more leader like than Rush? '
You enquire as to if he is 'a leader' in the conservative movement as to which I would reply yes he is one. However, in this recent conversation, the questioning about limbaugh was as to whether or not he was 'THE leader' of the conservative movement, to which I would reply no. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 8, 2009 1:32 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 8, 2009 10:53 AM:
Gator wrote on Nov 8, 2009 10:40 AM:
Of the Republican party by ABC, CBS and NBC on many occasions. Although Ms. Scozzafava was said to have resigned most outside observers
Say it was a well organized hit job.. You can rant all you want but the Independent voters were the major factor in all the elections on the third of
November… Be it Democrat or Republican with out the independent voter
They will lose. As for Rush and the NFL the owner of the Indianapolis Colts
Said regardless of any remarks he made there is no place for him in the NFL. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 8, 2009 10:13 AM:
If Rush Limbaugh (with his 20 million ditto heads) is not a leader in the conservative movement, who is a leader and what makes these individuals more leader like than Rush? "
rantraves wrote on Nov 8, 2009 8:47 AM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Nov 8, 2009 7:06 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 8, 2009 5:31 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 8, 2009 5:22 AM:
'Mr Sparky, are you really trying to argue that Rush Limbaugh is not a leader of the conservative movement?'
Let's first step back and look at the original 'arguement'. Gator originally said:
'Limbaugh is touted as the so-called leader of the conservative party'
To which I asked who touted him. Although Limbaugh may speak to millions of Americans everyday about conservatism, I have yet to see him be labeled 'the leader of the party' by anyone other than liberals. The libs always dismiss him as 'an entertainer'. So which is it? Is he the leader or just an entertainer? I guess it just depends on which label fits best in a liberal's rant. "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Nov 7, 2009 5:40 PM:
" As a matter of fact, I have cut the rug on more than one occasion
Mr Rantraves, are you telling us that you have had an infamous "Brazilian"? "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Nov 7, 2009 5:39 PM:
That seems like a little too much to swallow. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 7, 2009 2:26 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 2:12 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 2:10 PM:
'The list of prominent repugs who endorsed here opponent is long and weighty.'
Thank goodness there were many republicans that eventually saw her for what she really was... a liberal trying to run on the republican ticket. "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 2:06 PM:
'Well, for starters, himself, obviously.
Where have you been for the last 20 years? '
Leonard, show me a quote from limbaugh where he professes himself to be the leader of the republican party. And you said 'for starters'.... OK, show me one more person, since you seem to think this is common knowledge. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 7, 2009 1:57 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 7, 2009 1:57 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 7, 2009 1:55 PM:
Touted by whom?
Well, for starters, himself, obviously.
Where have you been for the last 20 years? "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 1:39 PM:
'Sparky, don’t kid yourself, the heat was on , the phone calls made and then
she bailed out.. '
Enough of the speculation, and lets take a look at one huge cold hard fact. The polls had Owens at 36 percent of the vote, while Hoffman had 35 percent, and Scozzafava had 20 percent the day she dropped out. The key here is she dropped out because she had zero chance to win and her best bet was to drop and throw all of her liberal support to the democrat. "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 1:31 PM:
'Limbaugh is touted as the so-called leader of the conservative party'
Touted by whom? The only people I hear that from are the democrats. "
Gator wrote on Nov 7, 2009 1:21 PM:
she bailed out.. Just like in the real world when a management level employee left to pursue other interest you know damn well they were fired.
Limbaugh is touted as the so-called leader of the conservative party and
along with Palin they tried their best but second place is the first loser… "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 11:30 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 7, 2009 11:28 AM:
That congressional seat, held by the party for almost a century, was just another casualty in that war. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 7, 2009 11:26 AM:
She was losing badly at the end, so she just stabbed the gop in the back and ran.
Fortunately, she was well armed, what with the 30 or 40 daggers that prominent Republicans had already stuck in her back.
You can't spit on a woman, kick her in the teeth and then demand her loyalty. "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 11:03 AM:
'...the Ultra conservative candidate who replaced the moderate who
was unceremoniously removed by her party.'
Scozzafava removed herself about 5 days before the election because she was trailing the other 2 candidates by 20 points each. She had no chance. She wanted to pull out so she could throw her liberal support to the democrat. Pretty sad considering she was supported by a lot of gop dollars and people (most likely republicans) that helped in her campaign.
She was losing badly at the end, so she just stabbed the gop in the back and ran. "
Gator wrote on Nov 7, 2009 9:52 AM:
for the Ultra conservative candidate who replaced the moderate who
was unceremoniously removed by her party. Now explain to me stan just
who tried the hardest to win??? "
rantraves wrote on Nov 7, 2009 6:13 AM:
voter wrote on Nov 6, 2009 9:27 PM:
Gator wrote on Nov 6, 2009 8:51 PM:
Believe you said he was a shoe in.. Lost in New York and sacked by the
NFL!! Looks like hard times for ol oxycotin… "
rantraves wrote on Nov 5, 2009 10:23 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 4, 2009 6:32 PM:
" No Leo, what I'm saying is that your reiteration does not qualify as a thought -- so don't pretend that you're actually having one
So, I take it we are in agreement on Virginia? "
rantraves wrote on Nov 4, 2009 6:25 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 4, 2009 4:23 PM:
" Leo: you reiterate my comment about the South being conservative; then you try to make it your own. It's Ok if you want to borrow from me, but you're going have ask nicely.
Chuckle... You are saying that you own the idea of Southern Conservatism? Perhaps you should copyright it.... "
Leonard wrote on Nov 4, 2009 4:21 PM:
If both were essentially liberals, why didn't they vote the democrat incumbent in for a 2nd term?
Ummm... because he was an incumbent? New Jersey has been fiscally devastated by the financial crisis and people are looking for someone to blame.
Look at Christie's positions on the issues. He is a raving anti gun nut who has pledged not to impose anti abortion legislation on the state. "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 4, 2009 3:53 PM:
'The way I see it, we won one, lost one and NJ was basically a draw, since both candidates were essentially liberals.'
If both were essentially liberals, why didn't they vote the democrat incumbent in for a 2nd term? Whatever Corzine did to that poor old state of NJ in the last 4 years, even obama's overwhelming presence there recently couldn't help him. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 4, 2009 11:44 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 4, 2009 8:19 AM:
" Leo you act as though the south has always been in the GOP camp; That's absurd Leo and you know it. Yes the south has always been mostly conservative; so when the dems started falling off the edge into the lunatic fringe of the left, they begrudgedly turned to the republicans.
Chuckle... I would be careful how I used that term "lunatic fringe". As the GOP tears down its Big Tent will increasingly become a marginal extremist party making way for the inevitable emergence of a new moderate Right party led by men cut from the mold of Colin Powell and Mitt Romney, if not those men themselves. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 4, 2009 8:16 AM:
" Leo you act as though the south has always been in the GOP camp;
With the exception of a couple of decades around the New Deal, the South has been in the conservative camp all the way back to the Constitutional Convention. Of course, the party acting as the conservative standard bearer has changed a couple of times but, with the GOP having assumed that mantle for the last 40 years, victories in the Old Confederacy should be a gimme for the Republicans. "
deblaw wrote on Nov 4, 2009 8:05 AM:
3 for the conservatives, 1 for the lefts, that they already had....
Looking forward to 2010! "
rantraves wrote on Nov 4, 2009 7:41 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 4, 2009 7:33 AM:
Attempts to spin it as a victory for conservative extremism can only end in ridicule. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 4, 2009 7:20 AM:
Now conservatism is the leading political ideology in the nation
As witnessed by its defeat in NY and its failure to even field a candidate in NJ?
As I said before, GOP victories below the Mason Dixon line simply don't constitute news. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 4, 2009 7:12 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 4, 2009 6:46 AM:
" The obama administration will try to down play their losses all day today, but if they weren't of any importance, why did obama make so many trips to Virginia and New Jersey to stump for the democrat candidates?
Chuckle....
The fact that the GOP is trying to portray their ability to elect a Republican in the capitol of the Confederacy as "a major victory" just goes to show how truly desperate they really are.
The conservatives lost the congressional race. They lost NJ before they ever began because of the nature of the candidate. Winning state houses below the Mason Dixon line ought to be a given for the GOP. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 4, 2009 6:42 AM:
So you libs can celebrate the one victory in the 23rd district of New York, and ignore the fact that the democrats got wiped out last night as a whole.
The way I see it, we won one, lost one and NJ was basically a draw, since both candidates were essentially liberals.
Christie was lucky the conservative mafia didn't set up a "real conservative" candidate to run against him. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 4, 2009 6:32 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 4, 2009 6:31 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 4, 2009 6:27 AM:
So you libs can celebrate the one victory in the 23rd district of New York, and ignore the fact that the democrats got wiped out last night as a whole. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:59 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:57 PM:
I believe the correct race was the NY 23rd congressional race, where the conservative party is is poised to beat the democrat.
Actually, the conservative candidate has now conceded, giving the Democrats a congressional seat that has been held by the Right for more than a century and adding to the Democrat majority in Congress.
Conservative tide?
I think not. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:49 PM:
" Well, it looks like the tide may already have begun its turn. The people have spoken loud and clear in Virginia and New Jersey.
A pro choice, anti gun Republican wins in NJ while Palin's hand picked conservative concedes in NY?
Mixed results at best for the conservative movement, I would say. "
Jerome R. Kinderman wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:10 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 8:12 PM:
'Well, if you think Obama is unqualified, you better ditch Palin because, as I showed below, she is far less qualified for high office than Obama. Care to take this opportunity to renounce her and thus clear yourself of the obvious charge of hypocrisy?'
Why do you insist that I ditch and renounce Palin when I never said I supported her. Last time I checked, she doesn't occupy a political seat nor is she running for one.
What hypocrisy are you talking about? "
rantraves wrote on Nov 3, 2009 8:07 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 6:21 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 6:04 PM:
How it is you can't respect her for her accomplishments
I would say that her accomplishments thus far might qualify her to run for the legislature of a mid sized state. They simply do not merit the attention that has been devoted to her. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 6:03 PM:
Nevermind dude. You're hopelessly biased and can't see the forest thru the trees.
Right back at you, big guy. Bias is the only possible explanation of an endorsement of Palin. The woman has, literally, no merits. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 6:01 PM:
Obama is, though. And I don't think his resume is that stellar.
Well, if you think Obama is unqualified, you better ditch Palin because, as I showed below, she is far less qualified for high office than Obama. Care to take this opportunity to renounce her and thus clear yourself of the obvious charge of hypocrisy? "
galtguy wrote on Nov 3, 2009 5:45 PM:
Nevermind dude. You're hopelessly biased and can't see the forest thru the trees.
How it is you can't respect her for her accomplishments I just don't understand. Anyone who gets elected to be the GOVERNOR of ANY State has got something going on. Jeez you are such a hater.
By the way, so we measure job responsibility and worth by number of people we represent? Since when? Gee I don't think we do that for the US Senate. And that's the second highest political office in the land. "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 5:28 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:57 PM:
And why do you continue to refer to Illinois as the 'most populous state in the nation'?
Mea Culpa. It was a typo in the original post and I copied that typo into the repost because I thought you hadn't read it. Illinois is the fifth most populous state. Texas is not number one, however, that honor goes to California by a wide margin. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:47 PM:
" Comparing apples to apples, is Biden any better than Palin, according to your opinion of qualifications required to be VP? He is a human gaffe machine. He ranks up there with Dan Quayle.
Lets remove the partisan aspect an compare Palin directly to Dan Quayle. Dan Quayle was far better qualified to be VP than Palin. Quayle served two terms in the House of Representatives and was elected US Senator from Indiana twice. While he certainly did have a record of amazing gaffes, he was much better spoken that Palin.
Palin exists outside the realm of previous experience in terms of incompetence. Comparison to other national figures is almost impossible. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:38 PM:
" No Leo, I will not cop you on! I make a small point about how time is on her side; but you sit there and infere that she is hopelessly stupid.
I am not inferring anything. I am saying that Sarah Palin is hopelessly stupid. She is. Anyone who tells you otherwise is simply being partisan. "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:26 PM:
Let's face it. The Democrats don't want a conservative leaning candidate running as a democrat on any ticket either. "
TLPresler wrote on Nov 3, 2009 3:07 PM:
You're opinion, that in the New Jersey Race, the Republican was "too liberal" for your liking...and for the liking of the more conservative-minded of the Republican party... is perhaps correct. And I have no argument with you there at all.
I'm simply commentating on what is happening within the Republican Party. Does it fold-up the theory of a "Big Tent" political party, and only allow "true" conservatives in?
Hey, maybe that's the way to go... but then the GOP will, in my opinion, become a 'fringe' party.
I'm also curious as to the role of the Religious Right within the GOP. Will the Republican Party become, essentially, a "religious" party, based on Conservative, Christian ideals? And if so, the Tent shrinks even more...
Either way, it's interesting to watch. Let the 'witch hunt' begin. Who's next, Olympia Snow? "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 2:56 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 2:55 PM:
Is this what Obama is trying to do with healthcare today? They want to flood the system with 30-47 million people.
'Cloward-Piven is a strategy for forcing political change through orchestrated crisis.
The strategy was first proposed in 1966 by Columbia University political scientists Richard Andrew Cloward and Frances Fox Piven as a plan to bankrupt the welfare system and produce radical change. Sometimes known as the "crisis strategy" or the the "flood-the-rolls, bankrupt-the-cities strategy," the Cloward-Piven approach called for swamping the welfare rolls with new applicants - more than the system could bear. It was hoped that the resulting economic collapse would lead to political turmoil and ultimately socialism.' "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Nov 3, 2009 2:23 PM:
Maybe that's why she quit. She couldn't handle the "pressure" of being governor of a glorified cow pasture. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 3, 2009 2:17 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 3, 2009 12:39 PM:
rantraves wrote on Nov 3, 2009 11:25 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 10:40 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 10:26 AM:
And why do you continue to refer to Illinois as the 'most populous state in the nation'? "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 10:25 AM:
" Copme on rant.
Ummm... make that "Come on rant." "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:58 AM:
She can't even speak, for Christ's sake! "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:57 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:56 AM:
" With that said, according to your political qualifications standards, does being a part time senator for less than 2 years, and a community organizer qualify one to be the President of the United States of America?
Well, to again start at the beginning, you are grossly mischaracterizing Obama's experience. Obama's intellectual credentials so overshadow Palin's as to make comparison meaningless. Then, Obama was elected to the state Senate representing a district with 100,000 more residents than ALL OF ALASKA for more than 6 years. AFTER THAT, he was elected to the United States Senate by Illinois, the most populous state in the nation.
I am sorry, Sparky, the comparison you make only serves to prove that Sarah Palin is utterly unqualified for the posts she apparently seeks. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 3, 2009 8:26 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:43 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:39 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:32 AM:
" OK, so to clarify your stance. Being governor of a state where executive decisions by 'the governor' are made daily, does not qualify you for VP?
No, being Governor of Alaska, a state with fewer residents than Illinois' 13th Congressional District, for almost one term does not qualify someone with no other relevant credentials or experience to speak of to be Vice President.
Comprende? "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:22 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:21 AM:
I understand that you despise Palin, however when you degrade her qualifications for VP and accept obama's qualifications for President, your partisan thinking becomes very obvious. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:06 AM:
Leonard, if you want to make a legitimate argument, stop pretending that being governor of any state is comparable to being a mayor of a city.
Well, what is it comparable to then? It certainly isn't anything like being Governor of California, Texas or even Florida. When you look at the numbers, the comparison to a mid size city's mayor really does seem most apt. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:04 AM:
when all obama did was work as a community organizer and then sat in the senate for less than 2 years ( 1 and a half of them he was campaigning for president)
Start at the beginning. Obama's intellectual credentials so overshadow Palin's as to make comparison meaningless. Then, Obama was elected to the state Senate representing a district with 100,000 more residents than Alaska for more than 6 years. AFTER THAT, he was elected to the United States Senate by Illinois, the most populous state in the nation.
I am sorry, Sparky, the comparison you make only serves to prove that Sarah Palin is utterly unqualified for the posts she apparently seeks. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 6:58 AM:
As governor, she had to make decisions on a daily basis that affected hundreds of thousands of people.
So does the Mayor of Stockton. Does that qualify Ann Johnston to be Vice President and, possibly, President of the United States?
If Palin were a Democrat, the right wing hate machine would work round the clock to insure that she never set foot out of her house again. For Conservatives to attempt to pretend that she is anything more than a bad joke is the height of hypocrisy. "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 5:59 AM:
Any clear headed, reasonable, and rational person that proclaims that being a governor is not a good enough qualification to be VP, would also have to conclude that simply being a part time senator certainly does not qualify one to be the President of the Free World. "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 5:51 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:47 AM:
Do you beieve it takes a great intellect to lead?
I believe that it takes adequate intellect to lead and Sarah Palin simply doesn't have it. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:46 AM:
Yes Alaska. Not a lot of people. But nevertheless she had the Authority of a Governor of a State.
Which, in the case of Alaska, doesn't mean a whole lot. Its sort of like being the mayor of Richmond, Virginia or something. Not impressive and certainly not enough to justify her being chosen as VP.
A lot of the rhetoric of the campaign has fallen by the way side but one statement remains eternally true. Trying to pawn Sarah Palin off as ready for prime time truly is like putting lipstick on a pig. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:42 AM:
Thank you for proving me correct. You are too closed minded and one sided to hear yourself.
Matthew 7:1 "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:40 AM:
your Ignore list. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:37 AM:
" Leonard, did you forget the mantra of "hope and change"? I didn't frame this ugly picture -- I just point at it!
Again, I haven't heard any sort of mantra here. Its a strawhorse and you know it. "
galtguy wrote on Nov 3, 2009 3:53 AM:
Yes Politicians have talking points written for them. What's your point? Have you ever given a presentation? If the answer is yes then you know why it's prudent to be prepared. I've given some fairly long and drawn out presentations and you're damn right I had notes that I referred too. What idiot wouldn't? "
hicksvilianfromlodi wrote on Nov 3, 2009 1:38 AM:
hicksvilianfromlodi wrote on Nov 3, 2009 1:34 AM:
Galtguy wrote on Nov 3, 2009 12:21 AM:
Patton? Ghandi? FDR? Churchill? Lincoln? Kennedy? Reagan? All great leaders for sure, but how smart were they? "
Galtguy wrote on Nov 3, 2009 12:17 AM:
Thank you for proving me correct. You are too closed minded and one sided to hear yourself.
Yes Alaska. Not a lot of people. But nevertheless she had the Authority of a Governor of a State. She was one of 50. She rose from being a small town Mayor to ascend to that position and then was a VP nominee. And yet you compare you non-witty blogging self to her? You're not even Mayor of Lodi.
Do you beieve it takes a great intellect to lead? Becuase some of the greatest leaders known to mankind have not been the smartest of their time. But smart enough. "
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2009 11:17 PM:
rantraves wrote on Nov 2, 2009 10:49 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2009 10:37 PM:
" It's scary outside the box -- unless of course Obama is "out there" to save us. Thank-you Barack Obama, are you out there? "
Rant, you conservatives are the only ones on this forum who ever use this "Savior" terminology.
Are you familiar with the concept of a Strawhorse? "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2009 10:33 PM:
You folks are simply way too one sided and pig headed to admit when the other side has a point.
How ironic coming from a guy who simply won't admit that Sarah Palin's mental acuity is a huge issue. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2009 10:32 PM:
" Leonard-
I'm no Palin apologist but please, you're actualy going to compare your feable internet blogging self to her? She was the Governor and a VP nominee!
Seriously. Being Governor of Alaska is equivalent to being mayor of a lower end mid sized city. As for being the GOP nominee for VP, that doesn't require any qualifications at all, other than the bad judgment of the Presidential nominee. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 2, 2009 10:08 PM:
rantraves wrote on Nov 2, 2009 9:57 PM:
galtguy wrote on Nov 2, 2009 8:57 PM:
I'm no Palin apologist but please, you're actualy going to compare your feable internet blogging self to her? She was the Governor and a VP nominee! This is why arguing with you and Sven is pointless and I won't do it anymore. You folks are simply way too one sided and pig headed to admit when the other side has a point. For all your clamoring about Conservitives being close minded you really should look in the mirror, there you will find a closed minded, dishonest person who can't admit when they are the slightest bit wrong.
Sarah Palin, political leanings aside, is a great American story. Just like Bubba was a great American story. Don't care for his politics but you've got to hand it to the guy, he rose up from nothing to become the most powerful man in the world.
That is being honest. You really should look out of the box you're in and try it sometime. "
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2009 6:20 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2009 5:47 PM:
" L - captain of your 6th grade soccer team won't qualify you to be governor of Alaska, but hey you are qualified to be a Czar in the current administration. I think the Czar of inter-mural athletics would fit you well. You could strive for complete Federal control of all team sports activities below professional level (they get their own Czar) Fill out your 400 page application and submit it quick, I think that job is still open.
Gee TJ, to hear you tell it, I would have thought that my white skin would have been a barrier to any sort of employment. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 2, 2009 4:30 PM:
Gator wrote on Nov 2, 2009 4:26 PM:
Hint edumacation. >:( "
t jefferson wrote on Nov 2, 2009 3:18 PM:
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2009 1:06 PM:
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2009 1:06 PM:
Thanks to Acorn, the workers, and our First family we now have HOPE and CHANGE. Merry winter holidays. "
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2009 1:04 PM:
Gator wrote on Nov 2, 2009 11:50 AM:
Not. Honesty, civility, working for the people and that’s all the people not
the chosen few. What passes for the Republican party to day makes Nixon
and the Watergate plumbers look like saints. 8 years of Bush and we have
8 years of failed leadership. Social security reform (no) Medical reform(no)
Education a big failure, every child left behind. ( Ask any Teacher) and the
crown jewel, Iraq. The more one digs into the reasons the bigger the sweet
smell of Oil comes shining through. So now Bush ranks below Jimmy
Carter. Nothing left to say that says it all. So he fooled me Stan but there was no way in hell I would have voted for Gore or Kerry…Don’t look
Back, something might be gaining on you… "
rantraves wrote on Nov 2, 2009 10:13 AM:
wtf wrote on Nov 2, 2009 9:47 AM:
You can say that again! A lot of our posts have "gone missing" LOL! "
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2009 8:30 AM:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/disclosures/visitor-records
Now read the list. Who is visitor NUMBER two and three? Our chief planner and former community organizer WILLIAM AYERS! The White House will inclusion of ALL people by dedicating "Feed the Homeless" day. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2009 7:41 AM:
" People need to stop looking at politics as needing to belong to a political party. If you look at the issues and vote according to what you truly believe is right for your family
Do you really want to introduce the concept of "family" when you are talking about Sarah Palin? "
sparky595 wrote on Nov 2, 2009 7:29 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Nov 2, 2009 7:25 AM:
'In the recent New Jersey Gubernatorial race, Former GOP VP Candidate Sarah Palin snubbed the Republican Candidate, in favor of endorsing the "Conservative Party" Candidate. Palin's involvement in the Jersey race made national headlines, and many experts say she has ended up helping the Democratic candidate.'
I believe the correct race was the NY 23rd congressional race, where the conservative party is is poised to beat the democrat. The republican was snubbed for very good reasons. She was viewed as a very liberal republican and has even 'given' her support to the democrat, now that she quit.
Palin did the right thing by supporting a conservative and not a liberal disguised as a republican. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2009 4:51 AM:
Politics aside, saying she can't carry on a conversation is idiotic.
I am not the first person to notice that Palin has yet to produce a sentence with a noun AND a verb. The woman is a joke. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2009 4:50 AM:
Get real dude. Sarah would clean your clock in a debate. She was elected Governor and was a Vice Presidential nominee for the love of God. Are you actually saying you've got anything on YOUR resume that can match that?
Governor of Alaska? Well, I was Captain of my soccer team in 6th grade, I think that will do. "
galtguy wrote on Nov 2, 2009 2:27 AM:
Trust me, I think with both heads. lol
You need to lighten up. Maybe your a little envious? Nah, that's not like a women to hate someone who is better looking than her, nope that's never happened.
As far as Richie Hanner goes he can jump in a lake. He didn't ascend to his position by having thin skin. I'm no threat to him and he knows it. GaltGuy is just a fictional character, a persona if you will.
LNS et al Richie should concern themselves with producing a better paper, not what people say in a blog. "
hicksvilianfromlodi wrote on Nov 2, 2009 12:26 AM:
hicksvilianfromlodi wrote on Nov 2, 2009 12:23 AM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2009 12:22 AM:
hicksvilianfromlodi wrote on Nov 2, 2009 12:15 AM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2009 12:15 AM:
Deciding whether to pee inside or out? "
hicksvilianfromlodi wrote on Nov 2, 2009 12:10 AM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2009 12:07 AM:
galtguy: Simply, "yes". And not because you find her attractive, but because "sex" was the first thing that came to your mind when Palin's name was mentioned. You didn't honor her by stating anything about her um... intelligence, as it were. You just went into the ol' pathetic male drooling mode.
No, it is not part of my thought process to evaluate ones looks when considering a candidate for president/vp of the United States. You say a lot about yourself by drooling over a candidate. "
Lodian wrote on Nov 1, 2009 11:49 PM:
She can't carry on an "honest" conversation. lol! "
galtguy wrote on Nov 1, 2009 11:36 PM:
Get real dude. Sarah would clean your clock in a debate. She was elected Governor and was a Vice Presidential nominee for the love of God. Are you actually saying you've got anything on YOUR resume that can match that? Politics aside, saying she can't carry on a conversation is idiotic.
PUH-lease. "
galtguy wrote on Nov 1, 2009 11:32 PM:
Seriously, as a woman don't tell me you haven't voted for or at least had thoughts about an attractive man. Say for instance Bubba (Billy from Arkansas,the hubby of Mrs. Clinton)? He was/is a good looking man, are you telling me you've never noticed? Because if you are you're a liar. Women are just as bad if not worse than men. "
Lodian wrote on Nov 1, 2009 11:15 PM:
Typical ignoramous who can only think with his junk. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:15 PM:
I think this just proves that some people are incapable of civil dialogue and can only speak a language of insults, harangues and tantrums. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:05 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:02 PM:
" L - you really need to save the calls for civility for your progressive friends. You appear to be one of the least civil, immoral and uneducated people who post on this site.
How have I been uncivil to you? This attack seems to be completely unprovoked. Are you renouncing our truce unilaterally? "
Gator wrote on Nov 1, 2009 8:19 PM:
he was don’t you Stan?? He said it was a mistake to align themselves with the Christian Fundamentalist which it was. That they were antidemocratic
Self centered mean spirited Power hungry and amoral. I cut it short as I didn’t think you could take the rest of what he said.. There is a line from
a movie Stan that fit’s you like a glove… The truth, you can’t handle the
Truth!! (With apologies to Tom Cruise!!) "
rantraves wrote on Nov 1, 2009 7:19 PM:
rantraves wrote on Nov 1, 2009 7:15 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 1, 2009 6:10 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 1, 2009 6:09 PM:
I think we lberals are doing great!
Edumacation, if you would like to have a serious conversation, why don't you frop the sarcasm. It is insulting. "
edumacation wrote on Nov 1, 2009 5:42 PM:
I think we lberals are doing great! HOPE and CHANGE IS HERE! Look at the stock market making us ALL millionaires. Look at the Wall street bankers, we are GIVING them TRILLIONS- interest free, to make up for lost wages during the Bush-Cheney cabal.
You can still buy a house with NO MONEY down and free cash at closing! We got paid big bucks for buying new cars we could not afford! We are helping homeowners by keeping housing prices high and inventory low. We do this by the Shadow inventory of unsold houses saved for our diverse citizens who like to pay 56% of income for a 1930's hut. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 1, 2009 5:06 PM:
" I hardly think most men would run the other way from Palin
I like women who are capable of conversation. "
Gator wrote on Nov 1, 2009 5:01 PM:
Limbaugh followed by Glenn Beck. Their association with the Christian fundamentalists, the fact that they are highly prejudiced, mean spirited and
Power hungry that enough for you Stan??? "
Galtguy wrote on Nov 1, 2009 4:54 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 1, 2009 3:24 PM:
You are right. A perfect example was to interject Palin in the mix. Ugh! That was enough to make many Republicans run in the other direction..... screaming! lol! "
Lodian wrote on Nov 1, 2009 3:21 PM:
" "Brian wrote on Oct 31, 2009 8:57 AM:
" There's no doubt the Conservative tide will rise "
Much like sewage in a septic tank.
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Indeed, Ivan. "
Lodian wrote on Nov 1, 2009 3:20 PM:
TLPresler wrote on Nov 1, 2009 3:09 PM:
Ronald Reagan was a good example of someone who looked for converts, and invited everyone in to support the GOP and extended the "big tent." You even had the trend of "Reagan Democrats."
Today's Republican Party, however, tends to be one that conducts "witch hunts" to kick people out of the GOP.
In the recent New Jersey Gubernatorial race, Former GOP VP Candidate Sarah Palin snubbed the Republican Candidate, in favor of endorsing the "Conservative Party" Candidate. Palin's involvement in the Jersey race made national headlines, and many experts say she has ended up helping the Democratic candidate.
If certain perceived GOP Leaders from the right-wing of the party continue to "eat their own," so to speak, the Republican Party will never have the momentum or wide-range support it needs to win elections. You don't strengthen a party by hunting down party 'heretics,' you strengthen a party be opening up the 'big tent,' as Reagan did. "
rantraves wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:16 AM:
rantraves wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:03 AM:
Gator wrote on Oct 31, 2009 7:20 PM:
Reported only 20% of the people interviewed identified with the Republican
Party.. It would seem there is a lot of work to be done. The same old song and Dance wont cut anymore… "
Leonard wrote on Oct 31, 2009 4:33 PM:
Could be a sign of things to come in 2010 elections.
I hear the pitter patter of little jack boots. "
sparky595 wrote on Oct 31, 2009 3:30 PM:
'According to a Gallup poll released Monday, more than 40 percent of Americans polled identify themselves as conservatives over any other political ideology.'
I see the republican in the 23rd district of NY has now conceded and given her support to the 'conservative party' candidate, Hoffman. The republican, Scozzafava, had the endorsement of the republican party, yet the conservative was blowing her away. Could be a sign of things to come in 2010 elections. "
Billy Rubin wrote on Oct 31, 2009 3:12 PM:
Paradoxical, isn't it, how one with such thin skin takes such affected umbrage at percieved offences, while in turn taking pride in being offensive. "
rantraves wrote on Oct 31, 2009 11:08 AM:
voter wrote on Oct 31, 2009 11:04 AM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Oct 31, 2009 10:59 AM:
" There's no doubt the Conservative tide will rise "
Much like sewage in a septic tank. "
Brian wrote on Oct 31, 2009 8:57 AM:
increses in abortion on demand since Roe V. Wade is in the Health Care Bill.
Gotta hand it to the liberals for pushing the envelope. "
Brian wrote on Oct 31, 2009 8:54 AM:
" Ivan Dixon, are you seriously suggesting that those millions of American men and women who have opted to not join the military, yet support those who do in their endeavors, are all "lazy and cowards?" Is that really the best that you can do? How about those who have never worn the uniform but condemn those who have; are these your heroes - true patriots? Your stance is absurd.
Wade Heath is hardly either of these ridiculously-assigned labels. He's working toward his own pursuit of happiness (furthering his education) while at the same time writing for his home-town newspaper. I would submit that he's living his dream and should be applauded for it. The lazy are those standing around waiting for their next hand-out while blaming others for their plight.
And by the way, I believe you and your ilk have cornered the market on what is defined as "offensive." And if I offended you, then my job is done here. "
-Excellent! "
Lodian wrote on Oct 31, 2009 1:39 AM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Oct 30, 2009 9:36 AM:
"Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.”
Well, no, now that I think of it, probably not. "
voter wrote on Oct 29, 2009 9:29 PM:
Lodian wrote on Oct 29, 2009 9:20 PM:
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Oct 29, 2009 9:04 PM:
LOL...who is the child? "
Billy Rubin wrote on Oct 29, 2009 6:02 PM:
Considering the number of times Billy Rubin (who is in fact several people using at least six computers that this writer knows of) has been censored @ LNS and other right wing blogs, while other posters' obscenities, personal threats of violence and outright hate speech has been allowed to remain, I suppose it will only be a matter of time until Billy is "retired" by the conservatives here, too. "
Lodian wrote on Oct 29, 2009 5:42 PM:
Lodian wrote on Oct 29, 2009 5:38 PM:
Leonard wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:57 PM:
" I thought it might have been Uncle Sticky who was banned. His blatantly offensive homosexual reference is gone.
You are right, although my condemnation of his remark, which includes the original post is still here.
LNS, you certainly have my permission to delete that post and erase the stench to which it referred. "
Leonard wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:54 PM:
Leonard: I never answered your question posed on another article (which I think is now gone)...but yes, I do find some of the comments posted disturbing.
I figured that must be the case, but thanks for clarifying. "
Aimee wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:46 PM:
Aimee wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:45 PM:
Leonard: I never answered your question posed on another article (which I think is now gone)...but yes, I do find some of the comments posted disturbing. "
richardh wrote on Oct 29, 2009 3:37 PM:
After complaints lodged by readers, some comments on this column have been removed and one poster has been banned. Again, thanks to the majority who are able to focus on issues, not insults. "
Lodian wrote on Oct 29, 2009 1:16 PM:
t jefferson wrote on Oct 29, 2009 1:04 PM:
Bob, no that's you and the rest of the children who have yet to grow up. "
Leonard wrote on Oct 29, 2009 9:37 AM:
" L - quit playing the victum. Did I say Leonard, no. Some of the other progressives on the other hand....
You are trying to be civil and I think I am being civil toward you...
All right.
Join me in a round of Kum By Ya? "
Brian wrote on Oct 29, 2009 8:37 AM:
" tjeff, you have contributed nothing of substance to this discussion.
-I get a kick out of liberals when they don't notice their intellectual dishonesty. "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Oct 29, 2009 8:29 AM:
t jefferson wrote on Oct 29, 2009 7:16 AM:
You are trying to be civil and I think I am being civil toward you...
I was making a general statement, much like you have on a occasion. I do not understand why there is such a double standard? A conservative asks a valid question and they are labels some derogatory term. A progressive asks an invalid question and then they get nominated for the Nobel Prize. Seems strange to me. "
voter wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:43 PM:
Leonard wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:33 PM:
Leonard wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:31 PM:
" Well civility didn't last long. Thanks for making my point children. Keep up with the attacks they show where you truly come from.
Where have I been uncivil to you? "
voter wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:26 PM:
t jefferson wrote on Oct 28, 2009 7:58 PM:
Gator wrote on Oct 28, 2009 3:39 PM:
argument …. "
catscradle wrote on Oct 28, 2009 3:20 PM:
Twelve voices were shouting in anger, and they were all alike. No question, now, what had happened to the faces of the pigs. The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which. "
Leonard wrote on Oct 28, 2009 2:09 PM:
Many bloggers around here just can't seem to avoid these things when they try to discuss the issues. The racism, hate, and bigotry are so ingrained in their thought processes that they can't recognize their own bile
For bloggers here to claim these elements are not present in the GOP when they're post is wedged between two by the Dreaded Rear Admiral simply defies credibility.
Its as if they are urinating on your head and telling you that it is raining. "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Oct 28, 2009 1:56 PM:
Not ANY discussion, just the ones filled with racism, hate, or bigotry.
Many bloggers around here just can't seem to avoid these things when they try to discuss the issues. The racism, hate, and bigotry are so ingrained in their thought processes that they can't recognize their own bile. Sad. "
Leonard wrote on Oct 28, 2009 1:33 PM:
" Ah jeff, you obviously haven't been reading very long. Any discussion of illegal immigration, islam, or health care will eventually lead to the progressive cry of racism, hatred or bigotry.
I think their is a honest argument to be made that the demagogues on the right exploit and even inflame racism and bigotry to achieve their ends.
Certainly, their are many examples to support this hypothesis. "
Billy Rubin wrote on Oct 28, 2009 12:36 PM:
Oh, the irony. "
Gator wrote on Oct 28, 2009 11:25 AM:
Gee I wonder who that could be. I have never voted a strict party line and never will. I
Vote for who I think will do the best job. I have made mistakes and no doubt will again
But the people who profess to be conservative today wouldn’t be fit to shine Goldwaters
Shoes.. Politicians today are under the misconception that we work for them not the other
Way around . >:( "
t jefferson wrote on Oct 28, 2009 11:25 AM:
L - Can't help you if you ignore facts. "
Lodian wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:12 AM:
"Great Job Wade: Illegitimus Non Carborundum !!!!!!!!!!!!! PS: In spite of Ivan Dixon, JBHiker, and Lodian, keep up the good work. These people are walking testaments to why abortion should be legal."
--------------------
Gee, Max, looks like you need to buy some class and character. "
jeff wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:10 AM:
Brian wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:07 AM:
Leonard wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:31 AM:
Quite frankly progressive don't have the best track record in those areas to be claiming the high ground. I mean look at the last 40 years, in the name of saving the poor, progressives have completely destroyed entire ethnic groups....those are just the facts.
I don't know about facts. That certainly is an argument that has been made by the right, though. "
Leonard wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:29 AM:
" L - just because progressives get their talking points from certain groups, others don't.
T- Undoubtedly some progressives get their points from others and undoubtedly some conservatives don't.
With regards to the specific example of Wade Heath, however, it is clear that 99% of the time the guy is overtly cribbing his column from the corporate media. Hell, he has even as much as admitted this on several occasions.
Seriously, if you can find one concept or observation that Wade has made that was not previously made in the corporate media, I will eat my hat. "
Brian wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:27 AM:
that have gone on to be quite successful in life would like to have a few words with JFK about his little comment if he was alive. I am neither of the above. To be clear. "
Brian wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:22 AM:
t jefferson wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:07 AM:
t jefferson wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:05 AM:
I'll lay off going after anyone and stick to the issue, but I reserve the right to call people children when they act like it.
My sarcasm about racism, bigotty and hatred is directly related to the progressive here who seem to have no understand of what those words mean but then throw them around like hand grenades. So when one of your compatriots comes out and starts lobbing the three horsemen, expect the fur to fly.
Quite frankly progressive don't have the best track record in those areas to be claiming the high ground. I mean look at the last 40 years, in the name of saving the poor, progressives have completely destroyed entire ethnic groups....those are just the facts. "
Brian wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:04 AM:
One does not have listen to either to get the facts about Arpaio, LET ALONE THE OTHER THINGS YOU SPEAK ABOUT. "
Brian wrote on Oct 28, 2009 7:56 AM:
" I think President Kennedy concisely refuted Mr Kinderman's "arguments" when he said "A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." If anyone does not believe this, they need do no more than read some of Mr. Heath's columns. "
-And we can rest assured that Ivan did not take this comment of Kennedy out of context. "
rantraves wrote on Oct 28, 2009 7:51 AM:
Leonard wrote on Oct 28, 2009 7:36 AM:
" Liberals aren't racists. that's why they believe AM's can't make it without the help of their outstretched arrogant hand.
What is your source for this statement?
Did a liberal tell you this?
If so, who? "
rantraves wrote on Oct 28, 2009 7:31 AM:
dyan wrote on Oct 28, 2009 7:25 AM:
Leonard wrote on Oct 28, 2009 6:37 AM:
Leonard wrote on Oct 28, 2009 6:36 AM:
a young conservative who expresses his opinion.
Chuckle...
Please drop me a line if Wade Heath ever starts speaking "his mind". All I have ever seen from this fellow is the regurgitated refuse produced by a constant diet of Fox News and Talk Radio.
If Wade Heath ever produces an original thought, I will eat my hat. "
t jefferson wrote on Oct 28, 2009 6:19 AM:
t jefferson wrote on Oct 28, 2009 6:19 AM:
Oh and just so we keep it real, wow the racist bigoted hatred shown by the small minded progressive children from Lodi and Austin, TX. is palatable toward a young conservative who expresses his opinion. I don't expect better from children and you are living up to my standards. "
max stanfield wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:18 PM:
Illegitimus Non Carborundum !!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS: In spite of Ivan Dixon, JBHiker, and Lodian, keep up the good work. These people are walking testaments to why abortion should be legal. "
dyan wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:12 PM:
napa valley chef wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:31 PM:
wtf wrote on Oct 27, 2009 6:02 PM:
Expect more average Joes to take to the campaign trail and challenge incumbents who think they're untouchable."
Well said, young Wade! And here's a link to underscore what you have written. Well worth the watch.
Fall of the Republic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VebOTc-7shU
Regarding military service and Wade Heath....one doesn't have to enter into the military to serve America. For example, there are plenty of patriots who want to stay right here and protect our liberty....many who ***are*** or ***have been**** military; yet not exclusively military.
http://oathkeepers.org/oath/
Finally, a word about your "strawman"....and don't think he doesn't exist....you have one just as a corporation has one. ;) The link below is part 1 of 9.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXkOr8Mle0Y "
rantraves wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:37 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:36 PM:
'I'm going out on a limb and making a bold prediction that the elections of 2010 and 2012 will change the landscape of politics as we know it.'
I'm already planning my party to celebrate.
'2010 Election - The year Americans begin to take America back.' "
Lodian wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:05 PM:
Lodian wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:04 PM:
Vance Buckler wrote on Oct 27, 2009 3:46 PM:
Gator wrote on Oct 27, 2009 2:43 PM:
Viewed the so-called conservatives
I started my inquiry in the mid-1990s, after a series of conversations with Goldwater, whom I had known for more than 40 years. Goldwater was also mystified (when not miffed) by the direction of today's professed conservatives - their growing incivility, pugnacious attitudes, and arrogant and antagonistic style, along with a narrow outlook intolerant of those who challenge their thinking. He worried that the Republican Party had sold its soul to Christian fundamentalists, whose divisive social values would polarize the nation. From those conversations, Goldwater and I planned to study why these people behave as they do, and to author a book laying out what we found. Sadly, the senator's declining health soon precluded his continuing on the project, so I put it on the shelf. "
Gator wrote on Oct 27, 2009 2:39 PM:
20 million a week that means 280 million could care less and don’t listen.
Becks facts are messed up and he admits he is an entertainer. As for Savage
The word despicable human being comes to mind.. "
napa valley chef wrote on Oct 27, 2009 1:47 PM:
catscradle wrote on Oct 27, 2009 1:14 PM:
The "change" everyone keeps talking about will never, ever occur. "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Oct 27, 2009 12:16 PM:
Jerome R. Kinderman wrote on Oct 27, 2009 11:14 AM:
I find it really funny how when the polls reveal what others don't like, it's all about how the questions are "loaded," yet when it favors their position then they're spot on. (This goes for the entire ideological spectrum.)
The fact is that Americans are growing increasingly weary and yes, fearful of the "change" we've been experiencing since January's ushering in of the Obama administration. Most with a modicum of intellectual honesty understand that America has always been right of center politically. This hasn't changed. And with such a wide swing to the left that has us on the cusp of the government in control of virtually every aspect of our lives, is it any wonder that FoxNews, Limbaugh, Beck and Savage are actually gaining in popularity?
2010 will hopefully bring with it a wake-up call from the voters to Washington. Before then the president might want to consider start governing instead of campaigning. "
Gator wrote on Oct 27, 2009 11:01 AM:
same old sad song. Limbaugh, Beck and Savage have had their day, it’s
over…This country is Centrist as they come and will not tolerate radicals
on the right or the left.. As for polls it’s how you load the questions that
will predetermine the outcome. Pew research it a far more accurate and less
biased. I would prefer someone like Teddy Roosevelt or Harry Truman to
Anything either party has to offer. The Governor of Louisiana Bobby
Jindal seems to be the only person of substance the Republicans have to
Offer.. "
Jerome R. Kinderman wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:50 AM:
I would further add that they would also gladly defend those who oppose them as they continue to ensure their freedom and protection. These qualities are what make our military men and women so utterly incredible; to hint that any one of them who gave the ultimate sacrifice would desire to harm those they died to protect only minimizes what they did. And that notion is disgraceful. "
Jerome R. Kinderman wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:19 AM:
Wade Heath is hardly either of these ridiculously-assigned labels. He's working toward his own pursuit of happiness (furthering his education) while at the same time writing for his home-town newspaper. I would submit that he's living his dream and should be applauded for it. The lazy are those standing around waiting for their next hand-out while blaming others for their plight.
And by the way, I believe you and your ilk have cornered the market on what is defined as "offensive." And if I offended you, then my job is done here. "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:16 AM:
rantraves wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:12 AM:
rantraves wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:09 AM:
rantraves wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:01 AM:
Jerome R. Kinderman wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:58 AM:
Would I have felt differently if this columnist had been critical of the service of the fallen member? Absolutely not, at least as it pertains to this particular issue. There are many who exercise their right to speak their minds with whom I vehemently disagree and would have respectfully set forth my opinion.
Heath has never indicated that he is either "...too important or too busy to fight." He has, however been respectful of those who have chosen to go to war, as he has eloquently done here.
Dixon, out of nothing but sheer hatred, has attempted to portray Heath as an elitist but failed miserably at the attempt. He only makes himself appear pathetic, once again. "
Brian wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:46 AM:
" Mr Raves, are you suggesting that Mr Heath is secretly serving in the military?
I find this unlikely. "
-When was it a prerequisite that one must be in the military to advocate war? "
Brian wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:43 AM:
When I look at young men like Mr. Heath who continuously advocate war but think themselves too important or too busy to fight, I despair at the future of our nation. "
-Evidently the Democrats think the "war of necessity" in Afghanistan is not necessary anymore and they are blaming Conservatives for advocating the war in the first place. And HEAVEN forbid Ivan
make the charge that Democrats are too busy or too important to fight. lIBERALISM IS A MENTAL DISORDER "
DeputyChief wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:26 AM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:21 AM:
I find this unlikely. "
jramagic wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:14 AM:
rantraves wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:46 AM:
sparky595 wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:36 AM:
'The Department of Homeland Security recently ordered the Sheriff to stop making arrests based on a person's immigration status.'
Which country is the DHS actually protecting? "
sparky595 wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:30 AM:
'How mature is this administration to pick on a news network because they don't like what their editorial shows say? '
Bush was constantly hammered by the press. MSNBC is a stage for liberal broadcasting. They hated and to this day still despise Bush. Did Bush go crying and sending out his henchmen to fight with them? This administration is embarrassing to our democracy and freedom of speech.
Obama is so used to getting his way in Chicago. He's not used to people disagreeing with him. He can strong arm the drones in Chicago, but it's not going to work on America. Grow up and stop pouting like a child, obama. "
jbhiker wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:30 AM:
jbhiker wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:27 AM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:46 AM:
News broke last Wednesday that U.S. Army Spc. Kyle A. Coumas, of Lockeford, was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. I think I speak for all Americans when I say how deeply indebted we are to Mr. Coumas's contribution to our country and to our safety."
Obviously, not indebted enough to join him. When I look at young men like Mr. Heath who continuously advocate war but think themselves too important or too busy to fight, I despair at the future of our nation. "
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