tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post4200391295049274937..comments2024-03-19T00:44:18.309-05:00Comments on Althouse: Matt Bai identifies "the central theme of Mr. Obama’s presidency: America’s faltering confidence in the ability of government to make things work."Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-58654866796135059742010-11-25T01:37:23.111-06:002010-11-25T01:37:23.111-06:00I can't figure out the conservative philosophy...I can't figure out the conservative philosophy. On the one hand, they voice an explicit distrust of the government and authority, yet on the other hand their policy solutions all require an intrusive, big government. It's not a philosophy; it's schizophrenia.M. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-77503208247013534842010-11-25T01:34:48.224-06:002010-11-25T01:34:48.224-06:00What a delusion!
How did you think they were goin...<i>What a delusion!</i><br /><br />How did you think they were going to take it? <br /><br />The left is only slightly more delusional than the right.<br /><br /><a href="http://powerandcontrol.blogspot.com/2010/11/enemy-of-state.html" rel="nofollow">Enemies Of The State</a>M. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-31217467063672298822010-11-24T23:18:15.784-06:002010-11-24T23:18:15.784-06:00BJM,
You sound young. Tomorrow's Thanksgiving...BJM,<br /><br />You sound young. Tomorrow's Thanksgiving. Give it a rest for a day. <br /><br />I say generalized things about the left and liberals here all the time, especially when I'm frustrated about an issue. But I am old enough to have learned at least this - that most people, of pretty much all political persuasions including most of those I oppose politically, are not evil nor do they honestly wish really bad things to happen to others. It's the heat of the moment that causes us to say sometimes things that we wish we had toned down and said differently. I am thankful that this blog allows me an unfettered opportunity to express myself anytime. I learn a little bit from others here, even those on the other side.<br /><br />At the end of the day, we're all (at least most here) fellow Americans and should lay down the differences long enough to wish each other good will, and family blessings. May God Bless You and yours.Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10818855976358768057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-45284122042401784032010-11-24T22:58:39.957-06:002010-11-24T22:58:39.957-06:00@HD
Oooooo...thin skin, eh?
Maybe you aren'...@HD<br /><br />Oooooo...thin skin, eh? <br /><br />Maybe you aren't ready to run with the big dogs if you can't take a nip.BJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447134335568803085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-34370154904915979622010-11-24T20:24:56.094-06:002010-11-24T20:24:56.094-06:00Garage: My hat is off to someone who has a 20 year...<i>Garage: My hat is off to someone who has a 20 year old BMW. </i><br /><br />I have a E34, 535i. Really love this series, with exception this is an autotragic. I used to pick a fair amount of cars up at auctions, fix them up and sell them. The wife has had it with that hobby, as I have, so I'm down to one Mercedes 300E I need to sell before I can buy that M5. No room.garage mahalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485491995866513686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-30910898474337257392010-11-24T19:42:12.531-06:002010-11-24T19:42:12.531-06:00HD House: I will second Chase in complimenting yo...HD House: I will second Chase in complimenting you on your blog. If only your taste in politics were as refined as your taste in music. Happy Thanksgiving.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258681007386089907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-55948521181285501392010-11-24T19:38:55.847-06:002010-11-24T19:38:55.847-06:00Garage: My hat is off to someone who has a 20 yea...Garage: My hat is off to someone who has a 20 year old BMW. I have owned three in my life and loved them all but with each I noticed after about ten years that I was the only person still driving that model, as opposed to Mercedes. You used to see lots of older Mercedes but not so many older beemers. I passed a guy the other day who had the exact 700 series I gave up about ten years ago. It looked beautiful and I was sad I had given up.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258681007386089907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-26256846285706689222010-11-24T19:21:27.707-06:002010-11-24T19:21:27.707-06:00This is garage you're talking about. He's ...<i>This is garage you're talking about. He's the liberal who hangs out exclusively with his conservatives friends and even though says he makes six figures and drives vintage BMWs, calls himself a redneck.</i><br /><br />You could be a redneck who drives vintage BMWs and makes six figures too, if you wanted.garage mahalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485491995866513686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-69885825612632120202010-11-24T19:21:16.279-06:002010-11-24T19:21:16.279-06:00Yeah, now we know why HD is over here... link whor...<i>Yeah, now we know why HD is over here... link whoring. </i><br /><br />Of course.<br /><br />Given the "<i>noted</i>" posts over & over, this clown has little to offer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-22857664288697699852010-11-24T19:17:47.090-06:002010-11-24T19:17:47.090-06:00'bjm
how apropos your moniker..
don't l...'bjm<br /><br /><br />how apropos your moniker..<br /><br />don't let that drumstick hit you in the eye.Opus One Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041788083619471630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-32205855845903491952010-11-24T19:09:41.054-06:002010-11-24T19:09:41.054-06:00@Hoosier
I would say he's an enigma. Or schiz...@Hoosier<br /><br /><i>I would say he's an enigma. Or schizophrenic.</i><br /><br />I'm going with Occam on this one...he's just full of shit.BJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447134335568803085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-65080452152956637632010-11-24T19:07:52.483-06:002010-11-24T19:07:52.483-06:00. THey benefited the rich with a far steeper cut i...<i>. THey benefited the rich with a far steeper cut in their taxes than other groups.<br />They have increased the concentration of wealth in this country in the hands of the Top 1%</i><br /><br />You clearly don't know what the rate reductions were.<br /><br />Well, to cure your ignorance:<br /><br /><i>0-$8,375 - 10%<br />$8,375-34,000 - 15%<br />$34,000-82,400 - 20%<br />$82,400-171,850 - 28%<br />$171,850-373,650 - 33%<br />Over $373,650 - 35%</i><br /><br />Now, if the Bush tax cuts were to expire, the top 2 brackets move to 36% and 39.6%<br /><br />So you are really contenting that a 4.9% rate reduction on income over $373,650 create a <i>"concentration of wealth in this country in the hands of the Top 1%</i>"<br /><br />Really?<br /><br />That's your story?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-42091414315172337542010-11-24T19:04:22.878-06:002010-11-24T19:04:22.878-06:00@Chase
Yeah, now we know why HD is over here... l...@Chase<br /><br />Yeah, now we know why HD is over here... link whoring. <br /><br />Awesome, Dude!BJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447134335568803085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-2170007151331663582010-11-24T18:50:29.561-06:002010-11-24T18:50:29.561-06:00With Hoosiers (oft-repeated by others idea) is thi...<i>With Hoosiers (oft-repeated by others idea) is this structural tax inequity is resolved simply if any rich person admitting they get a better deal decided on their own to voluntarily give up his or her better tax deal..to fix the inequity..at least as it personally applies to them.</i><br /><br />No that's not what I'm saying at all. I'm just saying that guys like Buffett bemoan the 'inequitable' tax system we have while at the same time taking advantage of it. <br /><br />Fact of the matter is the 'wealthy' pay the lion's share of the Federal income tax in this country despite the massive tax shelters afforded to them and then people wail that they have 'undue influence' on the government. Well no fucking shit. If I'm footing 80% of the tax bill don't be surprised if I'm not expecting special consideration. Ever clue any of the liberals that a progressive tax rate simply breeds an elite that has an undue influence? Nah...why would anyone think that?Hoosier Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872965118921894534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-11720765298281720872010-11-24T18:43:50.840-06:002010-11-24T18:43:50.840-06:00An equitable society would be one in which each do...<i>An equitable society would be one in which each dollar a rich person makes and each working poor or disappearing middle class person makes has the same left in disposable income per dollar earned after subtracting for basic living expenses and taxes.</i><br /><br />Actually that sounds like a great idea to me. I don't have to bust my ass at work and still have the same dollar power as the rich guy.<br /><br />Awesome!Hoosier Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872965118921894534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-9941472783675402212010-11-24T18:40:40.928-06:002010-11-24T18:40:40.928-06:00I couldn't figure that one out either, DBQ.
T...<i>I couldn't figure that one out either, DBQ.</i><br /><br />This is garage you're talking about. He's the liberal who hangs out exclusively with his conservatives friends and even though says he makes six figures and drives vintage BMWs, calls himself a redneck.<br /><br />I would say he's an enigma. Or schizophrenic.Hoosier Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872965118921894534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-64143531235564533612010-11-24T18:35:45.077-06:002010-11-24T18:35:45.077-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Opus One Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041788083619471630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-16310756979033531192010-11-24T18:35:30.293-06:002010-11-24T18:35:30.293-06:00@chase....
thank you very much. that was very kin...@chase....<br /><br />thank you very much. that was very kind and appreciated.<br /><br />be well. prosper and enjoy all those around you.<br /><br />happy thanksgiving.Opus One Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041788083619471630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-32565543793733153412010-11-24T18:29:50.252-06:002010-11-24T18:29:50.252-06:00But Garage weren't you all stoked about GM'...But Garage weren't you all stoked about GM's big comback, so why aren't you supporting the UAW and buying American? <br /><br />I own a F-150, a Flex and an Explorer, just doin' my part 'n all.BJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447134335568803085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-54627785697097028272010-11-24T18:12:04.505-06:002010-11-24T18:12:04.505-06:00i'm smart and you aren't
Actually, you...<i>i'm smart and you aren't</i><br /><br />Actually, you're an idiot and the silly postings you are making demonstrate that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-34636089714803365002010-11-24T18:07:05.498-06:002010-11-24T18:07:05.498-06:00HD - thank you for your awesome website. I have en...HD - thank you for <a href="http://opusonemedia.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">your awesome website</a>. I have enjoyed sharing a lot of it with family and friends.<br /><br />Though we rarely agree here on this blog, I salute your integrity. You are one who is actually a good example of a thoughtful political liberal.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to all~Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10818855976358768057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-52498904986543912062010-11-24T17:45:23.233-06:002010-11-24T17:45:23.233-06:00@Matt
The government had nothing to do with how t...@Matt<br /><br /><i>The government had nothing to do with how the oil spill started.</i><br /><br />Um...no. <br /><br /><i>"The BP rig that sparked America's biggest oil spill in history missed <a href="http://www.aolnews.com/gulf-oil-spill/article/bps-rig-missed-16-inspections-before-explosion/19513678" rel="nofollow">16 required inspections</a> in the years leading up to the deadly April explosion that killed 11 workers and sent crude gushing into the Gulf of Mexico.<br /><br />That's according to newly released government inspection reports that show the Deepwater Horizon rig was only surveyed six times in 2008, even though the government requires drilling rigs to be inspected every month. In total, it missed 16 checks since January 2005." </i><br /><br />MMS also failed to carry out the required surprise inspections. <br /><br /><i><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703358504575544294191404032.html" rel="nofollow">"In 2000, about one in nine inspections</a> of deepwater facilities were unannounced, according to the Journal's analysis; by 2009, that rate had dropped to about <b>one in 80.</b>Meanwhile, the number of deepwater wells pumping oil and gas more than doubled over the decade to 602 from 256, according to federal data.<br /><br />Some companies, such as Transocean, almost never had a helicopter carrying an inspector appear on the horizon to check on them. Surprise inspections accounted for less than 1% of total inspections for the Switzerland-based company between 2000 and 2010, the lowest among large drilling companies."</i><br /><br />What is the point of passing regulation and paying for inspectors if they are corrupt and/or incompetent? Who is inspecting the inspectors? <br /><br />The inspectors who failed to do their job in the gulf need be severely fined and sent to jail, not allowed to slither away.BJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447134335568803085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-81716394045569017972010-11-24T17:29:19.509-06:002010-11-24T17:29:19.509-06:00@alex
1. because i was here long before you were ...@alex<br /><br />1. because i was here long before you were here<br />2. i will be here long after you are here<br />3. i'm smart and you aren't<br /><br />the last comment was obviously not necessary.Opus One Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041788083619471630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-11809348421081307592010-11-24T17:26:52.897-06:002010-11-24T17:26:52.897-06:00HEY THERE TROOPER YORK
my very best to you and yo...HEY THERE TROOPER YORK<br /><br />my very best to you and your family and friends.<br /><br />you are a rare bird, albeit not the carving type, and i am lucky to know you and of you.<br /><br />be well my friend. eat well. embrace your family and to them all things good.<br /><br />happy thanksgiving.Opus One Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041788083619471630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-60469028562006364772010-11-24T17:18:54.962-06:002010-11-24T17:18:54.962-06:00If Ryan can't even get Republicans on board wi...<i>If Ryan can't even get Republicans on board with his "roadmap", why am I supposed to?</i><br /><br />So I guess you can now bring yourself to admit that the Republicans have actually put forth proposals?<br /><br />Or are you going to wallow in your ignorance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com