tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post976575506086094596..comments2023-09-15T08:07:28.542-06:00Comments on Western Hero: Obama's War on AmericaSilverfiddlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-40089465247057804572012-07-10T12:18:05.107-06:002012-07-10T12:18:05.107-06:00SF and Finntann, glad to hear you agree... I feel ...SF and Finntann, glad to hear you agree... I feel the same way.<br />Sadly, Finntann, you're right...they can turn everything into a catastrophe (which generally leads to a new law being written, of course..if ONE person gets hot coffee spilled on him, ALL coffee must be served cooler, for example)<br /><br />The left can't just let human beings BE, understanding that bad things DO happen. Even WITH a law :-)Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-84249261935186821862012-07-10T06:27:33.538-06:002012-07-10T06:27:33.538-06:00I have no objections to the government stepping in...I have no objections to the government stepping in, in case of catastrophe. <br /><br />Unfortunately for progressives, everything is a catastrophe requiring government intervention.<br /><br />Salt on tables a catastrophe? Really! More like psycho nanny.<br /><br />Cheers!Finntannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234170229108668040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-76688987123455336802012-07-10T06:03:52.586-06:002012-07-10T06:03:52.586-06:00"Blessed re the merciful, for they shall obta...<i>"Blessed re the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."</i><br /><br />~ FTFreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-27628276824917862532012-07-10T05:36:40.468-06:002012-07-10T05:36:40.468-06:00Yes, Z. I have no problem with government steppin...Yes, Z. I have no problem with government stepping in as a last resort.<br /><br />I've said it before, I don't want to see any family destitute because someone got a tragic illness.Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-37010765719446372972012-07-10T00:04:06.404-06:002012-07-10T00:04:06.404-06:00by the way, Finntann, I happened to watch O'Re...by the way, Finntann, I happened to watch O'Reilly tonight and he said he was in favor of gov't help only for catastrophic illness.<br /><br />Would you be in favor of that?<br />SF, you?Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-4729822358236382282012-07-09T23:46:07.122-06:002012-07-09T23:46:07.122-06:00"You auto insurance doesn't cover an oil ..."You auto insurance doesn't cover an oil change and new spark plugs, why should your health insurance cover routine doctor care? Your homeowner's insurance doesn't pay for the batteries in your smoke detector."<br /><br />Finntann, I could read your stuff forever. Excellent.<br /><br />I suppose you've all seen this. I'll be blogging it soon, but while we're on the topic of health care...<br /><br />my.brainshark.com/The-President-s-8-Billion-Coincidence-356086344Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-67670060873411427122012-07-09T21:22:56.095-06:002012-07-09T21:22:56.095-06:00@Freaking unreal. You want to elect another supply...@Freaking unreal. You want to elect another supply side moron and you talk about alternatives?<br /><br />Well, the alternative we have now seems to be working well (bangs head on wall)... I'll let the esteemed readers here compare current performance with past and come to their own conclusions.<br /><br />"Let's start by demanding the money gets out of the system", can mean many things, although I think we are pretty much in agreement there. Obviously, money corrupts our electoral process, so how do you correct that? Post primary public funding? Equal air time? Demanding that money get out of the system is simply bitching... how do you get money out of the system? That is a subject for public debate, whining isn't.<br /><br />"explain how we are going to reduce health care costs when we cede insurance to for profit insurers with an antitrust exemption"<br /><br />I've answered that before, and am opposed to antitrust exemptions for insurance companies, as I believe SF is, and I think he's told you that.<br /><br />How do you reduce health care costs when your only solution is to give them more money? As long as government is greasing the palms costs will remain where they are or go up. The answer to high costs is not more money, it is less purchasing. <br /><br />Admittedly, the health care industry is in pretty much the same position as the mafia goon demanding protection money, they have an offer we can't refuse. The answer isn't to give them the money.<br /><br />Has it ever occurred to you that we have unrealistic expectations regarding healthcare? Seriously, we wish to cram our bodies full of crap, sit on our asses and play nintendo, and expect government to come along and clean up the mess.<br /><br />When did we get to the point at which we expect insurance to cover our daily driving? You auto insurance doesn't cover an oil change and new spark plugs, why should your health insurance cover routine doctor care? Your homeowner's insurance doesn't pay for the batteries in your smoke detector. <br /><br />Aside from people with certain conditions... why shouldn't you pay more for the elevated cholesterol that results from what you are eating?<br /><br />More often than not, for the vast majority of us, catastrophic medical conditions are self induced. It is not like we have Spanish Flu sweeping the country every few years wiping out millions. What we have is obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other predominately self induced ailments draining the bank.<br /><br />So when the doctor tells you that you need to stop eating a double-bacon-cheeseburger for lunch four times a week and you don't... should the rest of us be forced to pay for your coronary care?<br /><br />We don't need laws banning salt on restaurant tables and trans-fats in food, limiting portion sizes of soft drinks... we need to suffer the consequences to our actions. I believe you've mentioned nieces and nephews? Do you run along side them as they ride their bikes just so you can be there to catch them if they start to fall?<br /><br />There. There is a start to a discussion on our problems with health care.Finntannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234170229108668040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-59315514802784241272012-07-09T21:17:58.316-06:002012-07-09T21:17:58.316-06:00See? Unlike you, I can answer a question.
Now ru...See? Unlike you, I can answer a question.<br /><br />Now run along, there are unicorns and rainbows for you to chase...Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-44256005388868866462012-07-09T21:17:23.415-06:002012-07-09T21:17:23.415-06:00Private insurance should compete in a free market ...Private insurance should compete in a free market with no special exemptions or government handouts.Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-26673897529243238152012-07-09T20:25:59.342-06:002012-07-09T20:25:59.342-06:00Answer the question on private insurers.
You'...Answer the question on private insurers.<br /><br />You've already proven you don't mind being owned and having elections bought suits your idea of freedom.<br />"Groups of people". Man you sure can spin it.Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-11420342167597863922012-07-09T18:53:56.287-06:002012-07-09T18:53:56.287-06:00SF...what's with that? As if it doesn't w...SF...what's with that? As if it doesn't work both ways? Liberals hide better. It's just a fact.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-64773314810048128512012-07-09T18:31:39.970-06:002012-07-09T18:31:39.970-06:00Citizens United was a Supreme Court ruling that *G...Citizens United was a Supreme Court ruling that *Gasp* said not just people, but groups of people have a right to buy ads, including campaign adds.<br /><br />Progressives hate free speech.Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-78636147051030217982012-07-09T18:25:16.308-06:002012-07-09T18:25:16.308-06:00An answer to my question ...
chirp chirp ...An answer to my question ...<br /><br />chirp chirp ...Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-42310188894305556132012-07-09T18:24:41.464-06:002012-07-09T18:24:41.464-06:00Pardon my immense ignorance, but WHAT is Citizens ...Pardon my immense ignorance, but WHAT is Citizens United? <br /><br />Is it anything like the Tea Party?<br /><br />And by the way, <b>whatever happened to the Tea Party?</b><br /><br />We don't hear much about them in the news anymore, do we? <br /><br />Are they just another spent force -- a flash in the pan -- fizzle?<br /><br />~ FreeThinkeFreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-81074918971317209032012-07-09T17:45:04.290-06:002012-07-09T17:45:04.290-06:00Ducky, Citizens United really scares you, doesn...Ducky, Citizens United really scares you, doesn't it. I'd never heard of it till a week or so ago....Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-4754015743273066582012-07-09T16:59:36.790-06:002012-07-09T16:59:36.790-06:00Another moronic statement from the poisonous whine...Another moronic statement from the poisonous whiner Ducky...<br /><br />Utopia's that way. Why don't you go find it?Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-36960681132547269122012-07-09T16:46:10.907-06:002012-07-09T16:46:10.907-06:00Ducky/Jersey, Your mouths are running, but nothing...Ducky/Jersey, Your mouths are running, but nothing constructive ever comes out. You can bitch and whine all you want, but until you offer viable alternatives, nothing will change.<br /><br /><br />-------<br />Freaking unreal. You want to elect another supply side moron and you talk about alternatives?<br /><br />Look Beavis, we've been digging this hole since 1980. So let's stop digging the damn hole, okay.<br /><br />Let's start by demanding the money gets out of the system and demand an amendment to permanently revoke <i> Citizens United</i>.<br />Then maybe thing can quit down so that you Libertarians in your little political sandbox can explain how we are going to reduce health care costs when we cede insurance to for profit insurers with an antitrust exemption.<br />I keep asking that one as a starter and no answer from Beavis.Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-87647636827367198142012-07-09T16:35:03.868-06:002012-07-09T16:35:03.868-06:00Why are you such a lapdog and shameless liar?Why are you such a lapdog and shameless liar?Liberalmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612454539046863752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-4469563360274286632012-07-09T15:53:58.300-06:002012-07-09T15:53:58.300-06:00I agree with Les to a certain extent. I was -- and...I agree with Les to a certain extent. I was -- and remain -- terribly disappointed and disillusioned that Romney became "our" candidate. He was the most wooden, least dynamic, least creative, least passionate and most stagnant.<br /><br />HOWEVER, I WILL vote for him if only in hopes of getting rid of Obama's arrogant, shit-eating grin on my TV screen.<br /><br />Romney has n charisma, but at least he's NOT Burrito Hussein Obama and there is no doubt whatsoever that he is a natural-born American citizen AND a Christian.<br /><br />~ FreeThinkeFreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-79159887085402582532012-07-09T15:47:53.374-06:002012-07-09T15:47:53.374-06:00WOWEEE!!! 200-odd posts on the theology and the mo...WOWEEE!!! 200-odd posts on the theology and the moralistic and legalistic aspects of <i>homosexuality</i> over two consecutive threads, and only 25 here concerning our economic future, our right to pursue happiness as we see fit, and our freedom to express ourselves honestly without fear of imprisonment, torture or summary execution.<br /><br />No wonder the country is swirling down the drain!<br /><br />~ FreeThinkeFreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-27549964849058017572012-07-09T12:40:25.960-06:002012-07-09T12:40:25.960-06:00Ducky/Jersey, Your mouths are running, but nothing...Ducky/Jersey, Your mouths are running, but nothing constructive ever comes out. You can bitch and whine all you want, but until you offer viable alternatives, nothing will change.<br /><br />You both consistently make cases against things, honestly the easiest case to make. You have some grand vision for this country? Why don't you espouse it and convince us to jump on board?<br /><br />Frankly, I'm tired of the blame game... it's Bush's fault, it's Clinton's fault, it's Reagan's fault... really? Reagan hasn't been president for a quarter of a century, might as well blame Garfield at this point.<br /><br />Jeesh!Finntannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234170229108668040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-35066186893778356452012-07-09T12:31:25.673-06:002012-07-09T12:31:25.673-06:00We have a one party State.
What energy is Romney t...We have a one party State.<br />What energy is Romney talking about? Oil? We would lose a competitive race on oil. We could win a race on a new energy source, especially if we lead in its R&D and production.<br />Most countries are in worse financial shape than America. How will Romney boost trade when no one is buying? <br />Details are lacking.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597062711930899788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-47381011376948369252012-07-09T12:11:12.672-06:002012-07-09T12:11:12.672-06:00Your insults are not necessary nor helpful jmj. Th...Your insults are not necessary nor helpful jmj. The fact is however, I agree a one party government is not the answer.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-7963441670485772542012-07-09T12:06:03.271-06:002012-07-09T12:06:03.271-06:00And as long as people believe this it remains a tw...And as long as people believe this it remains a two car race forever. A race to the cliff.<br /><br />Enjoy the fall.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674333464171899932.post-34191764866107376112012-07-09T11:39:41.482-06:002012-07-09T11:39:41.482-06:00Federal Debt has been rising as a threat to "...Federal Debt has been rising as a threat to "Corporate profits... (all) at the expense of labor for a while now." Especially in the last 3.5 years.<br />There's the trickledown economics for ya.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899335615984185508noreply@blogger.com