tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post4057038646851154221..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: We are all Pauline Kael now...Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-73080128041540620242012-06-07T21:51:42.279-04:002012-06-07T21:51:42.279-04:00As the guy in charge of the operational side of th...As the guy in charge of the operational side of the Fedral Gov. there is quite a bit he can do to reign in spending, reduce or eliminate regulations and departments if need be. Kick the treasure and Fed in the ass. Anothing says it would be easy. That economic plan Mitt put out was just more of the same but less of it. <br /><br />He not just a figurehead.Josh Kruschkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288700371539530398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-36563046933701014922012-06-07T18:23:23.824-04:002012-06-07T18:23:23.824-04:00It depends on if Mitt places it safe
my present p...<i>It depends on if Mitt places it safe</i><br /><br />my present pet peeve is the bipartisan fault of overstating and overinvesting in the power of the presidency. Politics is ever ongoing, we will never be happy with it, and we will always be struggling to better it, and that struggle must be waged all the way down to the dogcatcher.<br /><br />Silver bullets are for werewolves, anyone who thinks a single person can plop us in the promised land or slide us to perdition, well, I've got this really nice bridge in the northeast you might like; price recently reduced.steve lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665879963818545137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-7984329564697040792012-06-06T23:34:23.426-04:002012-06-06T23:34:23.426-04:00@ Joe in PNG,
"Here's to hoping that the...@ Joe in PNG,<br /><br /><em>"Here's to hoping that the Stupid Party is getting the message that there may just be something in this whole "cutting and shrinking the government" thing."</em><br /><br />I am hoping that people that think that traditionally Republican values and ideals are better, will recognize that the folks leading the way are following the Stupid Party map -- and cut the bums off at the knees, and create some responsible leaders with honor, character, and goals and ideals that reflect traditionally Republican attributes.<br /><br />The Stupid Party bozos-in-charge (my apologies for maligning clowns and clownish figures) have proven exceptionally resistant to learning any kind of lesson.Brad K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18378344866487206569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-58336684262155213032012-06-06T20:22:29.143-04:002012-06-06T20:22:29.143-04:00The entire thing was worth it if only because this...The entire thing was worth it if only because this video was born out of it:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wI0uDL0I0JgGnarly Sheennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-73611500145406574692012-06-06T20:09:24.244-04:002012-06-06T20:09:24.244-04:00Fuzzy to manny people died for my right to vote. I...Fuzzy to manny people died for my right to vote. I will do with it the best that I can, but I will vote.<br /><br />:-)Josh Kruschkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288700371539530398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-31979716769172761042012-06-06T20:04:10.016-04:002012-06-06T20:04:10.016-04:00Jayson
Which presumptive GOP canidate signed into...Jayson<br /><br />Which presumptive GOP canidate signed into law a permanent assault rifle ban and Romneycare?<br /><br />http://gunowners.org/op09292011tm.htm<br /><br />Yes Mitt's all to comfortable using government force to get what he wants.<br /><br />He talks a good game, but actions speak louder than words.Josh Kruschkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288700371539530398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5486039310683758932012-06-06T17:37:33.596-04:002012-06-06T17:37:33.596-04:00Tam- I'm also partial to the thought that Ol&#...Tam- I'm also partial to the thought that Ol'Bill wants to regain control of the Democratic party, and for that to happen, Barry has to lose. Plus, I don't think that the Clintons are known for their forgiveness or mercy, and what a great way to get revenge for 2008.<br /> And where else is the Evil Party to turn if Obama goes down? Back to Ol'Bill.Joe in PNGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-59788655372865069312012-06-06T17:33:20.180-04:002012-06-06T17:33:20.180-04:00Joseph, you blamed the prez at the time, then prop...Joseph, you blamed the prez at the time, then properly identified congress as the origin of deficits.<br /><br />Yes, it's congress to blame and the Stupid Party damned well better take note of Wisconsin: despite huge numbers of fraudulent recall petition signatures and voters, enough people STILL spoke for financial responsibility to drown them out.<br /><br />Sadly, though, the Repubs lost their way after the contract, muddling through the W years, giving way to the Frank-Dodd-Waters sub-prime fiasco that got us where we are.Buzznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-46096647284400116302012-06-06T16:44:20.791-04:002012-06-06T16:44:20.791-04:00"
Similarly, if the only time someone turns o...<i>"<br />Similarly, if the only time someone turns off talk radio is to post on Free Republic about something they saw on The O'Reilly Factor, they are sure that there must be some skullduggery going on in the recall process."</i><br /><br /><a href="http://twitchy.com/2012/06/06/kill-scott-walker-angry-libs-flood-twitter-with-death-threats-after-wisconsin-recall-defeat/" rel="nofollow">Yeah, they put up stuff like this on right-wing sites all the time.</a><br /><br />Mike JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-9037264582396612602012-06-06T16:25:02.176-04:002012-06-06T16:25:02.176-04:00So you're maybe going to vote for Obama becaus...So you're maybe going to vote for Obama because Mitt's too much of a statist?<br /><br />What the what, now?Jaysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13989165537637020369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-45476596134229755862012-06-06T14:31:38.502-04:002012-06-06T14:31:38.502-04:00Or, Josh, maybe you could just not vote.Or, Josh, maybe you could just not vote.Fuzzy Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802539927743643041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-3620035778739733042012-06-06T13:25:26.475-04:002012-06-06T13:25:26.475-04:00Tam -
It depends on if Mitt places it safe, if he...Tam -<br /><br />It depends on if Mitt places it safe, if he does it will probable go the way you say. If he takes bold action to reduce government spending and overreach, not sure if he's got it in him, and there is reasults, I think he would get a second turm.<br /><br />I'm plaining on voting Gary Johnson or for O. To me Mitt's to much of a statist to be put in charge with contorl of both houses of congress.<br /><br />These are my curent thoughts pn these matters.Josh Kruschkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288700371539530398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-89922604487350580112012-06-06T13:07:15.470-04:002012-06-06T13:07:15.470-04:00Libertarianism is less about "implementing&qu...Libertarianism is less about "implementing" policies and more about <b>limiting</b> them.RKNhttp://www.rknibbe.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-50845583389934282772012-06-06T13:01:08.548-04:002012-06-06T13:01:08.548-04:00Joe in PNG,
My paranoid theory all along is that ...Joe in PNG,<br /><br />My paranoid theory all along is that whoever's in the big chair when the tidal wave hits is going to look like mud.<br /><br />This is why I don't think any but the crazy or narcissistic even stepped forward for the GOP this election cycle; nobody sane wanted to grab a brass ring with 10,000 volts running through it.<br /><br />Obama figures he's going to get splashed no matter what, and his only hope is to lash himself to the mast and ride it out, praying for a miracle. (And besides, if there's a crippling, riots-in-the-streets depression going on, the White House'd be a pretty swell place to ride it out, a lot better than the South Side of Chicago.)<br /><br />Some of the more loyal Dem party animals are taking a long view, and would rather see the other team take the hit, because whoever gets offered as NeoRoosevelt in 2016 is going to demolish 2012's NeoHoover, no matter which party the two are from.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-26939436664746891112012-06-06T12:52:43.822-04:002012-06-06T12:52:43.822-04:00Xman -
You seem to be implying that I lack gumpti...Xman -<br /><br />You seem to be implying that I lack gumption, and that to insure my rights I must inslave others to my will. <br /><br />The constitution is their to set up and spell out the powers of thr Federal government. The Bill of Rights is protect me and my rights from the Federal government and to protect the Soverty of the States, which over the years has been water down.<br /><br />One of those rights is my right to speak my mind, and another of those is my right to life and the right to defended it.<br /><br />I can chose to try to convince those around me my way is the right one by action, deeds and words, but as soon as I try to use force or the treat of force I have now crossed over a line. And just as I have the right to defend myself against a use of force aganst me, they would be in the right to defend against my use of force.<br /><br />So, I will not follow or use the tactics of violating others right just to get my way. I will not fall into the trap of, "This is for your own good!"<br /><br />That would make me no better than Bloomberg.Josh Kruschkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288700371539530398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-36601786731767621602012-06-06T12:29:49.491-04:002012-06-06T12:29:49.491-04:00Another though- what happened to the almost unstop...Another though- what happened to the almost unstoppable team that gave us Obama '08? Axlerod, Wasserman-Shultz, Obama and the rest seem to be trying to top each other in a "biggest clown of the universe" contest. Those with any competence appearently have either bailed out (Rahm) or are working against Obama's re-election (Clinton). When the smart guys who make Machievelli look like Pollyanna jumped ship, you know the SS Obama is getting ready to go under.Joe in PNGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-1390377944080283632012-06-06T12:18:19.568-04:002012-06-06T12:18:19.568-04:00Well, all the death threats should keep Holder and...Well, all the death threats should keep Holder and the DOJ busy.<br /><br />oh, wait.RWCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-59109130286135191372012-06-06T12:11:15.036-04:002012-06-06T12:11:15.036-04:00That's why I hate politics.
The instinct for...That's why I hate politics. <br /><br />The instinct for tribalism and prejudice we have precludes rationality in politics. <br /><br />http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050525105357.htm<br /><br />Then there is the perennial problem of politics. Supposed politcritters have to choose from themselves a representative or appointee, someone with more responsibility and authority . Suppose you can rate them on ability and call them P1 P2 and P3, where P1 is the smartest one. <br /><br />Naturally, the smartest ones make the smallest fraction.<br /><br />P2 knows that choosing P1 would likely be the best for the party. <br />However, that would diminish his chances for getting something out of politics. P3 also knows this.<br /><br />So it's perfectly understandable why P2 and P3 will make sure P1 doesn't get to have more authority.<br /><br />So, democracy is likely to breed mediocrity.<br /><br />@Ed Foster<br /><br /><b><br />I run a small bumper sticker business on the side. My latest is "Turn Off Your TV, Or You're The Boob The Networks Think You Are".<br /></b><br /><br />Be happy. Boob-tube viewership is going down, with a complete crash in advertising rates predicted in late teens.<br /><br />http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/turn_that_tv_off_q5lF1o0FRJKLr913qZq2HK<br /><br />-A self-less* man<br /><br />*note for objectivists. By self-less I mean I have no sense of self, not that I'm not a selfish cunt who only ever helps people if there's something in it for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-253799637195561462012-06-06T11:52:08.301-04:002012-06-06T11:52:08.301-04:00Seen in another thread: "what is best in life...Seen in another thread: "what is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the <a href="http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-TV/2012/06/05/Bleeding-Heart-Liberal-Tells-CNN-This-is-the-End-of-Democracy" rel="nofollow">lamentation</a> of their <a href="http://www.wisn.com/politics/wisconsin-politics/Woman-slaps-Barrett-for-conceding/-/10057500/14648102/-/yjeyb0/-/index.html" rel="nofollow">women</a>."RLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06480404738796721705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-37310993229417228952012-06-06T11:51:37.462-04:002012-06-06T11:51:37.462-04:00I dont know what you're talking about.
CBS jus...I dont know what you're talking about.<br />CBS just did a comprehensive poll of 100 never-employed registered Democrats over 35 and Obama was favored over Nixon by 10 points.<br />Next you'll be saying polling isn't relevant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-82558411887624041512012-06-06T11:47:09.170-04:002012-06-06T11:47:09.170-04:00Josh,
Well that's a real connundrum, isn'...Josh,<br /><br />Well that's a real connundrum, isn't it? If you cannot manage to gather the gumption to "push" and implement a worldview that allows for everyone to do whatever they believe (within Constitutional bounds), you automatically cede control of the rules to the statists on the religious right or the socialist left. <br /><br />XmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-42731362728000562652012-06-06T11:34:35.943-04:002012-06-06T11:34:35.943-04:00Xman
Libertarians are not about, or shouldn't...Xman<br /><br />Libertarians are not about, or shouldn't be about, pushing there world view on anyone.<br />It is, or should be, about saying you can believe what ever you want to up intill you try to force me to believe the same.<br /><br />Then we are going to have a problem, It is what annoys me about a lot of the Ron Paul sopporters. They don't seem to get it.Josh Kruschkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288700371539530398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-14142079628938849942012-06-06T11:27:18.603-04:002012-06-06T11:27:18.603-04:00In a closed system you have three posibilities.
...In a closed system you have three posibilities. <br /><br />Diminishing, balancing or self-regulating, or self-reinforcing also known as a feed back loop.<br /><br />We all need to be on the look out for our assumptions and biases; as these are our blindspots this can be deficult to achieve.Josh Kruschkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288700371539530398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-63294065420227142732012-06-06T11:24:47.609-04:002012-06-06T11:24:47.609-04:00Xman,
"Good thing there are no Libertarian e...Xman,<br /><br />"<i>Good thing there are no Libertarian echo chambers on the internets, huh? </i>"<br /><br />What? Who said that?<br /><br />Friend, there's an echo chamber for every possible frequency on the audio spectrum: If you only want to hang out with ambidextrous Green furries who like reggae and snowboarding and breed Malamutes, there's probably a forum for it. And belonging to it will make you think that the world contains a lot more of you than it does.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-16689234947955900062012-06-06T11:10:44.490-04:002012-06-06T11:10:44.490-04:00The 11 Laws of The Fifth Discipline
1. Today'...The 11 Laws of The Fifth Discipline<br /><br />1. Today's problems come from yesterday's "solutions."<br />2. The harder you push, the harder the system pushes back.<br />3. Behavior grows better before it grows worse.<br />4. The easy way out usually leads back in.<br />5. The cure can be worse than the disease.<br />6. Faster is slower.<br />7. Cause and effect are not always closely related in time and space.<br />8. Small changes can produce big results...but the areas of highest leverage are often the least obvious.<br />9. You can have your cake and eat it too ---but not all at once.<br />10. Dividing an elephant in half does not produce two small elephants.<br />11. There is no blame.Josh Kruschkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288700371539530398noreply@blogger.com