tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post2659603386308763341..comments2024-01-27T04:41:17.522-07:00Comments on Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men: 'Tard of the Week - The American PublicJaniecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-43186666124589800662009-12-25T08:22:14.720-07:002009-12-25T08:22:14.720-07:00Wow! Someone mentioned Bill Buckley - I used to wa...Wow! Someone mentioned Bill Buckley - I used to watch him on Face the Nation as a kid. Our family was pretty far on the left side of the aisle, but I always respected his fiscal responsibility and most importantly his civility. I am willing to listen to anyone who will discuss an issue civilly - Al Franken and Bill OReilly take note.jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162466560207533911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-48886618858879825992009-12-24T09:24:13.620-07:002009-12-24T09:24:13.620-07:00Steve, I'm glad somebody's able to look at...Steve, I'm glad somebody's able to look at the bright side. I'm just so crushingly disappointed...Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-40774254148325309442009-12-24T07:57:11.353-07:002009-12-24T07:57:11.353-07:00I didn't get all I wanted, but I'll take s...I didn't get all I wanted, but I'll take some of the changes. And we haven't seen the conference committee report yet, so it'll change (hopefully). Also, don't forget the subsidies. It'll be interesting to see who gets to pay for that (the "rich" or those with "Cadillac" plans).Steve Buchheithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999709767641212586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-1135886520130200472009-12-23T14:28:54.764-07:002009-12-23T14:28:54.764-07:00Welcome, Shannon.
I hear you. Boy, do I hear you....Welcome, Shannon.<br /><br />I hear you. <em>Boy,</em> do I hear you. At this point I'm all about voting for the candidate whose views most closely aligns to my own. Republican, Democrat, whatever. I'm deathly sick of the WHOLE THING.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-57902015049196496492009-12-23T14:10:42.803-07:002009-12-23T14:10:42.803-07:00I feel like a 'tard. I actually thought when I...I feel like a 'tard. I actually thought when I voted my party into the Majority that we would get some real change. As soon as I can, I'm switching my voter registration and my allegiance to Independent. I've had it with everyone in Congress!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292757215832839825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-86744798337034598762009-12-23T14:08:31.787-07:002009-12-23T14:08:31.787-07:00Mrs. Bitch, I'm not really partisan in that wa...Mrs. Bitch, I'm not really partisan in that way. I'm registered as an "independent," because quite frankly, being associated with <em>any</em> party who can be bought and paid for by K Street makes me throw up in my mouth a little. And let's face it - the Dems aren't really on the moral high ground in that respect, are they?<br /><br />I self identify as a tax and spend liberal because that most closely aligns with my political beliefs. But I am fiscally conservative, a position which has traditionally been associated with the conservative movement of William F. Buckley. Now, of course, everyone seems to be on the "bread and circuses" bandwagon, except those retarded Tea Baggers. I'd rather take my own eye out with a fork than be associated with those idiots, of course, but having a balanced budget <em>matters</em>, and it's quite unfortunate that it's now associated with the fringe rather than the mainstream. <br /><br />I want health care reform that doesn't stick it to people like Wendy. I'm willing to pay higher taxes to get it. But such a desire seems like a pipe dream at this point. <br /><br />Yeah. Thanks a lot, Washington.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-56700958280301951162009-12-23T13:37:41.057-07:002009-12-23T13:37:41.057-07:00Yep. And the way I heard it explained as they rode...Yep. And the way I heard it explained as they rode out of sight last night was those of us that can't afford insurance now will be forced into either buying coverage we still can't afford OR be fined by the government. <br /><br />A win-win for all...NOT!!!WendyB_09https://www.blogger.com/profile/03788918629240949526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-84233718845486037622009-12-23T13:24:22.682-07:002009-12-23T13:24:22.682-07:00If there is one bright spot in this whole stinking...If there is one bright spot in this whole stinking, reeking mess, it's that Republicans, and conservatives in general, have had to take a good long look at what their party actually represents. If they're happy with what they see, someone call Jack Kervorkian for me. No, never mind. I wouldn't give the asshats the satisfaction. I'll move someplace warm, with universal medical care.<br /><br />The other bright spot in all of this is that I realized I'm progressive more than just Democrat. How that helps you is beyond me, but work with me here.<br /><br />All we can do at this point is try and block as many Repubictards from gaining seats as we can, and to try and get rid of as many blue dogs as possible. <br /><br />Bachmann is popular; Palin is popular. This doesn't bode well for the future if we don't stick together and stay involved. Christ, all I need are some pom-poms. <br /><br />Um, back on topic - heh heh. Liberal analysts whose opinions I respect (Krugman, et al) are saying that we should back this bill and hope to improve it later, as opposed to killing it. I am making the leap of faith to trust they know what the hell they're talking about.Gristle McThornbodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975916963346215706noreply@blogger.com