To get you “started” on tonight’s journey …
I guess it’s no surprise that someone with a deep affection for the relatively obscure movie “That Thing You Do,” not to mention a nom de blogue of “stands for decibels,” would have a deep appreciation for music, particularly music of a particular era. From what little we know of him from his postings, he is also a fan of Rachel Maddow and Eric Blair, and one of the calmer voices on an often cacophonous blog.
He is also tonight’s guest host. Ladies and gentlemen, sfd:
“I’d been thinking about some pretext to recommend a tune by a band whose song “Start!” is one that’s somewhat familiar to American ears, and while it may not be my absolute favorite ever-ever by the Jam, I gave it another listen last night and heard some elements I hadn’t previously considered.
For starters, it’s not necessarily specific to the “start” of any particular kind of relationship–it might be about connecting with a potential lover, or a friend, of maybe just a fan. (Given that I was as big a fan as one could be when they recorded it, I wanted to believe that last one.) Musically, when you consider bandleader Paul Weller’s unabashed love for mid-60s rock, it’s kind of a one-song homage to all three composers of the Revolver lp–the opening riff is lifted from George’s “Taxman,” the solo could’ve been part of John’s “Tomorrow Never Knows,” and the bit of horns is a nod to Paul’s “Got to Get You into My Life.”
I could regale you with personal connections to this band, but suffice to say this tune appeared on an album that was released whilst I was sharing a house with a bandmate, wherein we rehearsed in the basement, and we covered more of the Jam’s tunes than we should. I loved their sound, dug the look, and I envied the massive following they had in Britain while being dumbfounded as to why they couldn’t get more of an audience here in the states. (as to that last bit: now it’s obvious. 1) they were just too English for most Americans to digest, and 2) the Jam likely didn’t give enough of a crap to adjust their sound, and tone down their accents, to make themselves more marketable here.)
If you’re not familiar with their catalog, they did six albums–all have some classic nuggets within, but you can’t go wrong with the 3rd, 4th, or the 5th album (Sound Affects), from which “Start” is a part.
And back, for just a bit, to the sentiments expressed? I think it’s true of what we try to do at your blog, with one another. We don’t always really understand each other, we get p–ed off and fight over the silliest of reasons, but it’s different sides, talking to each other, sort of. And at least it’s a start.”
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Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes
July 7th, 2012
11:19 pm
getalife
Next time you go to Coop’s, get the Coop’s Taste Plate.
No small portions there.
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 7th, 2012
11:22 pm
josef:
I don’t “trash” but I speak my mind and call ‘em lilke I see ‘em.
If that offends some people that’s the way it is.
I am offended by most of the people on here so what else is new.
Josef
July 7th, 2012
11:23 pm
getalife
Parsley is NOT a vegetable…
Josef
July 7th, 2012
11:24 pm
Scout
Not out to pick a squabble tonight…check eith me later.
Soothsayer
July 7th, 2012
11:25 pm
Jam: great song! Always been partial to Ms. Maines. I would love to visit Big Sky, but likely will not in this lifetime. Oh, well.
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 7th, 2012
11:29 pm
josef:
I will but you and I will always have to agree to disagree on certain issues.
SonofConfederateGentlemen
July 7th, 2012
11:31 pm
oh hell, after a few glasses of wine I’m back. here is a little diddy for you guys and gals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHaInp5boc4&ob=av3n
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 7th, 2012
11:33 pm
Wanna get “freaked out” ? Read this !!!
“Pinching, purification and finding The Bridge to Total Freedom: Inside a very sinister induction at the Scientology HQ”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2170232/Scientology-Pinching-purification-finding-The-Bridge-Total-Freedom-My-sinister-induction-Scientology-HQ–just-days-ago-July-4.html
JamVet
July 7th, 2012
11:35 pm
Sooth, in some ways the big sky is where you look for it.
I saw part of it tonight from my front porch…
Can I handle the seasons of my life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIh-amV-dVs
getalife
July 7th, 2012
11:37 pm
GMare,
I hung out at the pool in Vegas at 120 all day all summer with no problem but when I walk outside down here on the coast of Louisiana, I am drenched with sweat and have to jump in my pool ASAP.
Yes, it is very humid dowv here.
JamVet
July 7th, 2012
11:42 pm
Sons, anyone who plays Bob Marley is
goodgreat by me.I’ve been to San Diego twice. Once to see a rock show….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGIB7Aph_lE
Soothsayer
July 7th, 2012
11:43 pm
Scout, you’re a trip! Thanks for posting that. I didn’t really spend too much time on the article in question, but all the rest of that? I could spend hours reading that tripe.
I owe you one.
getalife
July 7th, 2012
11:44 pm
SOCG,
Blogging is addictive.
Josef
July 7th, 2012
11:46 pm
Scout
Wel, I am on iPad now and can’t type as fast here so I can’t really disagree in more than just a drive by…
getalife
July 7th, 2012
11:48 pm
The pictures on drudge of Mars and that dam in China are very cool.
Scientology was born in Hollywood so it is weird.
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 7th, 2012
11:49 pm
Sooth:
Sonar to bridge …………. sonar to bridge ………… range ……….. mark !
Which brings up the question ……….. should someone involved in that be allowed in our military?
Josef
July 7th, 2012
11:49 pm
SOCG
Second ZamVet on the Marley… Vino? Are you a connoisseur or a wino, or both?
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 7th, 2012
11:50 pm
josef:
Don’t worry. We’ve had our say.
Soothsayer
July 7th, 2012
11:52 pm
Can we all be friends?
Soothsayer
July 7th, 2012
11:56 pm
Range 10,000. Bearing 310. Ready for launch?
Aye, aye, Ready!
And in 10 . . .9 . . . 8 . . . 7 . . . 6 . . . 5 . . . 4 . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Launch!
getalife
July 7th, 2012
11:57 pm
This is their Joe Smith:
http://www.xenu.net/archive/hubbardcoroner/oldhubb.jpg
SonofConfederateGentlemen
July 7th, 2012
11:59 pm
Josef,
No, not a connoisseur. But I have fallen in love with the Southern IL wine country offerings. The wife and I just polished off a bottle of Von Jakobs Traminette. I do love a good fermented fruit buzz! Local wine is great, cheap, and I love supporting the small businesses.
Soothsayer
July 7th, 2012
11:59 pm
Scout: I’m sorry, I don’t mean to make light of your post. Who in our military is involved in Scientology?
BTW, that hog in that article would be lucky if someone pinched here. Just sayin . . .
SonofConfederateGentlemen
July 8th, 2012
12:01 am
getalife,
Don’t I know it. I can’t get enough.
getalife
July 8th, 2012
12:07 am
SoCG,
Drop in anytime.
willard does look like him:
http://nowscape.com/mormon/images/Joseph_Smith_photo_first_pic_mormon.jpg
JamVet
July 8th, 2012
12:07 am
One of the great books that I’ve ever read is Catch a Fire. A must read for those interested in Marley and Rastafari. (Everything is irie, mom…)
And for those not interested in fermentation, my condolences. (What a waste of a life!)
Sooth @ 11:52, beautiful…
Feel good music from my early days.
The answer was plain to see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXq81-cGJr4&feature=related
Josef
July 8th, 2012
12:08 am
SOCG
Just wondering. We’ve got some wine snobs hereabouts, some winos, and some both. Me? I’m a wino!
SonofConfederateGentlemen
July 8th, 2012
12:12 am
Josef,
When I was in basic training my nickname was Wino, more a play off the last name than an earned nickname.
SonofConfederateGentlemen
July 8th, 2012
12:16 am
JamVet,
Will give Catch a Fire a tumble. Sounds cool.
JamVet
July 8th, 2012
12:19 am
more a play off the last name than an earned nickname.
LOL! Hence, my nickname of Huge…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buMg7cDtlls
Josef
July 8th, 2012
12:24 am
SOCG
Earn the name? Need lessons? I give Masters classes usuallly on Friday nNight Music..
SonofConfederateGentlemen
July 8th, 2012
12:25 am
Josef you are a trip good sir!
Josef
July 8th, 2012
12:27 am
Zam Vet
A rabbi who must praise himself has a congregation of one….
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 8th, 2012
12:29 am
Sooth:
Lord knows but I hope none are in our military. No way they should be able to have any type of security clearance.
P.S.
I’m watching “Das Boot” on the military channel ………………..
SonofConfederateGentlemen
July 8th, 2012
12:33 am
Josef @ 12:27-
I heard that. ‘No ruler should put troops into the field merely to gratify his own spleen; no general should fight a battle simply out of pique.’ -Sun Tzu, and also, Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18
getalife
July 8th, 2012
12:38 am
The wine tasting festival in Atlanta is a good place to try wines.
They smoke the ganja mon. Rastafari. for all.
getalife
July 8th, 2012
12:40 am
scout,
Do you keep your tv on the military channel or fox news?
SonofConfederateGentlemen
July 8th, 2012
12:41 am
Good night all. I’ll have to check out that festival when I’m in town. Lord’amercy mon!
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 8th, 2012
12:41 am
TAPS !
Josef
July 8th, 2012
12:42 am
SOCG
Uh oh…you’ve started it now, quoting military men and the scriptures at the same time…
Oscar
July 8th, 2012
12:42 am
SonofConfederateGentlemen
July 8th, 2012
12:33 am
________
I believe LBJ and W are guilty. One in Viet Nam and the other in Iraq. Don’t think either was good for the US.
Oscar
July 8th, 2012
12:43 am
Josef
July 8th, 2012
12:42 am
________
I read Joshua. He seemed to be both in one bag.
Josef
July 8th, 2012
12:44 am
I’m out, too…going up to the mountains in the a.m. G’nightt….
Oscar
July 8th, 2012
12:45 am
311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 8th, 2012
12:41 am
_
But you didn’ t answer the question.
G Mare
July 8th, 2012
12:52 am
Getalife, I was in Las Vegas in June ‘91. Hot, but dry. Used to live in Sacramento. One thing about hot & dry is that those places cooled off at night. We turned off the a/c & opened the windows. Here, Smyrna, I have to keep the a/c running 24/7.
And did someone mention wino? Turning Leaf Chardonnay is my soporific of choice.
Yeah, well, it is inexpensive & tasty.
Okay, it is time to sleep. Good Night All.
carlosgvv
July 8th, 2012
7:56 am
After reading these late night posts, I’m betting about now is hungover as hell time for many of you.
G Mare
July 8th, 2012
8:22 am
Carlos,
Mighty Righty
July 8th, 2012
9:05 am
I heard this morning on the news, that Obama will continue spending the same amount of money in Afghanistan as we are spnding now, even after our troops leave? Why? He and his party have been saying Bush wasted money on this war but Obama now wants to keep wasting money? Why?
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
9:07 am
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/06/huntsman-challenges-party-will-not-attend-gop-convention-2/
(CNN) – In an act of protest, Jon Huntsman will not attend the Republican national convention this August in Tampa.
The former Republican presidential hopeful, Utah governor and ambassador to China said in a statement that he won’t participate in the convention or others in the future until his fellow conservatives start tackling the bigger issues.
Huntsman said that despite being asked repeatedly about his attendance, this year’s convention will be the first he has not attended since serving as a delegate for Ronald Reagan in 1984.
“I will not be attending this year’s convention, nor any Republican convention in the future, until the party focuses on a bigger, bolder, more confident future for the United States – a future based on problem solving, inclusiveness, and a willingness to address the trust deficit, which is every bit as corrosive as our fiscal and economic deficits,” Huntsman said in a statement, reported first by the Salt Lake Tribune.
Man, I wish he would have been the one to get the GOP nomination. There would be no doubt as to who I would vote for then.
Also, while there has been much attention paid to who’s not attending the Democratic Convention, I wonder if those same people will pay attention to this one. Unlike most other non-attendees of either party, this one is out of protest of the party instead of trying to save one’s political ass during a re-election bid.
JamVet
July 8th, 2012
9:08 am
Their idiocy continues.
(CNN) – Business mogul Donald Trump will be recognized as the 2012 Statesman of the Year by the Sarasota, Florida, Republican Party the day before the Republican National Convention opens in Tampa next month.
Tickets for the August 26 dinner go as high as $1,000 per person, which include a private meet-and-greet with Trump, according to an invitation flyer for the event.
He has appeared this year at state-level Republican Party events, such as a fundraiser for the North Carolina GOP last month, where he stood by his so-called “birther” comments and said waging war with Iran may be “good politics” for the incumbent.
A monied moron…
JamVet
July 8th, 2012
9:18 am
Why, Righty?
You know why. It is all you could talk about during his 2008 campaign.
Because he was/is the biggest liberal in the history of the universe.
And Mitt Romney is severely conservative.
LOL…
Man, I wish he would have been the one to get the GOP nomination. There would be no doubt as to who I would vote for then.
You and me, Bro. Huntsman is a damn fine man who would have probably made a great president.
Instead they are going to nominate this total fraud and spineless sellout. And I can hardly wait to see who his Sarah Palin is…
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
9:39 am
He and his party have been saying Bush wasted money on this war but Obama now wants to keep wasting money?
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/07/obama_afghanist.html
Obama: Afghanistan, not Iraq, should be focus
Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor July 15, 2008 02:54 PM
http://articles.cnn.com/2010-03-28/politics/obama.afghanistan_1_ambassador-karl-eikenberry-afghan-president-hamid-karzai-afghanistan?_s=PM:POLITICS
Afghan war remains ‘absolutely essential,’ Obama says
March 28, 2010|By the CNN Wire Staff
Seems that the truth begs to differ with Obama saying Bush wasted money on this war. Especially since Obama, himself, has constantly said that Afghanistan was the war we should have been fighting instead of Iraq.
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JamVet
Maybe Huntsman can get another go at it by way of a moderate push from both parties. One can only hope.
Oscar
July 8th, 2012
9:41 am
Mighty Righty
July 8th, 2012
9:05 am
__________
The President can’t spend a dime on Afghanstan or anywhere else without the approval of Congress.
Mighty Righty
July 8th, 2012
9:46 am
Huntsman is a RINO. Neither his attendance nor membership in the party is needed or wanted. Hillary is warning Syria again for the unmpteenth time. The results are apparent. She has been warning Iran for years with the same results Sort of like Obama’s jobs program. All talk..
Mighty Righty
July 8th, 2012
9:48 am
Oscar
July 8th, 2012
9:41 am
Mighty Righty
July 8th, 2012
9:05 am
__________
The President can’t spend a dime on Afghanstan or anywhere else without the approval of Congress.
If we had a president that recognized his constitutional imposed limits I would agree. But with Obama, who knows?
barking frog
July 8th, 2012
9:49 am
Afghanistan grows poppies
for heroin.
Iraq has oceans of oil.
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
9:55 am
If we had a president that recognized his constitutional imposed limits I would agree. But with Obama, who knows?
If you realized that the Constitution is being followed, you wouldn’t post such garbage. Obama can’t spend what the House doesn’t allocate. That’s how the appropriations process works based upon how our government is set up by the Constitution.
And?
July 8th, 2012
9:57 am
Man, I wish he would have been the one to get the GOP nomination. There would be no doubt as to who I would vote for then.
Huntsman has endorsed Romney.
Huntsman, who garnered two delegates with his third place finish in New Hampshire, released his delegates to Mitt Romney when he endorsed the frontrunner after ending his presidential bid.
Mighty Righty
July 8th, 2012
9:58 am
From that “consrvative” rag, The New York Times”
WASHINGTON — President Obama will talk about troop numbers in Afghanistan when he makes a prime-time speech from the White House on Wednesday night. But behind his words will be an acute awareness of what $1.3 trillion in spending on two wars in the past decade has meant at home: a ballooning budget deficit and a soaring national debt at a time when the economy is still struggling to get back on its feet.
As Mr. Obama begins trying to untangle the country from its military and civilian promises in Afghanistan, his critics and allies alike are drawing a direct line between what is not being spent to bolster the sagging economy in America to what is being spent in Afghanistan — $120 billion this year alone.
TaxPayer
July 8th, 2012
10:03 am
Mighty Righty’s rendition of which president (and staff) would torture us with his extremist interpretations of constitutional limits seems to be rather biased.
Oscar
July 8th, 2012
10:09 am
I think it’s time to cut our losses in Afghanstan. We can’t afford to keep spending money over there we don’t have to try to build a country that doesn’t want to be built. Let India and Pakistan fight it out for control and influence there.
Mighty Righty
July 8th, 2012
10:09 am
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
9:55 am
If you realized that the Constitution is being followed, you wouldn’t post such garbage. Obama can’t spend what the House doesn’t allocate. That’s how the appropriations process works based upon how our government is set up by the Constitution
Gee, I didn’t know that. Thanks. I don’t know if this is true or not but I heard that the Obama Administration has been operating without a budget since he was elected. A continuing resolution that automaticaly increases each year. I don’t know but I also heard that his budget has been voted down unanimously by his own party every year. So he pretty much operates without any congressional over sight at all
Thomas
July 8th, 2012
10:10 am
Huntsman, who garnered two delegates with his third place finish in New Hampshire, released his delegates to Mitt Romney when he endorsed the frontrunner after ending his presidential bid.
What does that really mean- “releasing delegates”
I wonder if they show up at a Taco Mac and over wings and a Guiness Mitt goes “ok, hand them over- don’t back down on me now”
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
10:17 am
Huntsman has endorsed Romney.
He would have been better off endorsing the Easter Bunny. You obviously don’t think he would endorse Obama, do you?
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But behind his words will be an acute awareness of what $1.3 trillion in spending on two wars in the past decade has meant at home: a ballooning budget deficit and a soaring national debt at a time when the economy is still struggling to get back on its feet.
Yet, I bet you hold him responsible for spending that entire amount….
And?
July 8th, 2012
10:21 am
Huntsman also wants to repeal Dodd-Frank and shut down Fannie & Freddie. He favors the flat tax.
Huntsman called for eliminating taxes on capital gains and reducing the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 25 percent, similar to pitches his rivals make while campaigning. His plan also drastically lowers personal income tax rates, while ending popular tax credits and deductions that affect the middle class, such as the mortgage interest deduction and child tax credit.
He called for repealing Obama’s health care overhaul, “dramatically” reining in the Environmental Protection Agency and reforming the Food and Drug Administration’s “ridiculous approval process.”
He is also a member of the 1% club.
JamVet
July 8th, 2012
10:21 am
Huntsman is a RINO.
Yep, total lockstep fealty is required from you “good” Republicans!
And he is much too principled and intelligent to pass the GOP’s demented Purity Tests.
As would everyone in that small number of Republicans who actually think for themselves and who are not card carrying members of the lunatic fringe…
What a disaster of political party, huh Righty?
Doggone/GA
July 8th, 2012
10:23 am
“And he is much too principled and intelligent to pass the GOP’s demented Purity Tests”
yeah, his ad showing “him” riding a dirt bike in the desert showed how “principled” he is.
And?
July 8th, 2012
10:26 am
Shortly after becoming governor in 2004, Jon began implementing his 10-point plan for jumpstarting Utah’s economy — including historic tax reform. He simplified the tax structure and cut taxes by more than $400 million — the largest tax cut in the state’s history.
He maintained his fiscal responsibility even in the midst of the national economic recession. Rather than raise taxes or use accounting gimmicks, Jon cut waste and made government more efficient. As a result, Utah held its AAA bond rating and earned national accolades for debt management. Under his leadership, Utah ranked number one in the nation in the job creation and was named the best-managed state by the Pew Center.
In 2008, Jon spearheaded and passed comprehensive, market-based health care reform. While other states relied on government control and individual mandates, Jon delivered reforms that give consumers freedom to choose and negotiate their own coverage in a competitive marketplace. He also signed landmark legislation to protect the sanctity of unborn life and defend the Second Amendment.
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
10:26 am
Mighty Righty
You don’t know diddly…
Appropriations bills are passed and signed each year to designate where and how much money is spent by the government. Not passing a budget bill has no bearing on appropriations bills. Congress could pass a budget bill and then do something completely different when it comes to the appropriations bills. I guess that point goes way over your head as well as those stuck on stupid about a budget bill vote.
As to voting on Obama’s budget, if Obama didn’t write it, how can it be his budget? If Ted Kennedy wrote a budget and called it Bush’s budget, do you think you would agree with that too? Therefore, when a Republican writes something and calls it “Obama’s Budget”, don’t be surprised if no Democratic members of Congress votes for such jackassery. I wouldn’t expect the GOP to vote any different if the roles were reversed.
As to Congressional oversight, what makes you think that Congress is supposed to oversee everything Obama does? Do you not understand how the Constitution set up our government?
http://www.netage.com/economics/gov/Gov-chart-top.html
Show me exactly where the Executive Branch falls into the organization of our government WITHIN the Legislative Branch. For Congress to have oversight of something, that something or someone has to fall under the Legislative Branch. The last time I checked, the president, currently Barack Obama, is the head of the Executive Branch. The EB is it’s own separate branch with it’s own responsibilities of oversight.
If, by Congressional oversight, you’re actually referring to the checks and balances built into our government, we’ve seen recent examples of how the checks and balances work. And, contrary to YOUR belief, the checks and balances are working as the Founding Fathers intended them to work.
JamVet
July 8th, 2012
10:33 am
No candidate is perfect. (Well, none since W, anyway!)
I would have liked to learned more about Huntsman. At least he is not the prototypical mental midget that has come to define this faux conservative movement. And he noted as much when he said:
“The minute the Republican party becomes the anti-science party, we have a huge problem,” he said. “When we take a position that isn’t willing to embrace evolution, when we take a position that basically runs counter to what 98 out of 100 climate scientists from what the National Academy of Scientists said on what is causing climate change, and man’s contribution to it, I think we find ourselves on the wrong side of science and in a losing position.”
Losing position, indeed, governor. And nobody in the world, of any consequence or standing, takes them seriously on it. NOBODY.
Doggone/GA
July 8th, 2012
10:38 am
“And nobody in the world, of any consequence or standing, takes them seriously on it. NOBODY”
The problem is…that those of no consequence or standing, who DO take them seriously, are the ones who VOTE for them.
Mighty Righty
July 8th, 2012
10:39 am
For Brosephus: Below copied from the Washington Times about “OBAMA’S BUDGET!
President Obama’s budget suffered a second embarrassing defeat Wednesday, when senators voted 99-0 to reject it.
Coupled with the House’s rejection in March, 414-0, that means Mr. Obama’s budget has failed to win a single vote in support this year.
Republicans forced the vote by offering the president’s plan on the Senate floor.
Democrats disputed that it was actually the president’s plan, arguing that the slim amendment didn’t actually match Mr. Obama’s budget document, which ran thousands of pages. But Republicans said they used all of the president’s numbers in the proposal, so it faithfully represented his plan.
Sen. Jeff Sessions, Alabama Republican, even challenged Democrats to point out any errors in the numbers and he would correct them — a challenge no Democrats took up.
carlosgvv
July 8th, 2012
10:41 am
Afghanistan is a losing proposition. I doubt that anyone in their right mind truly thinks anything we do there will have any good lasting influence. And yet, Hillary announces we’re going to make that country a part of NATO and commit billions more there.
I can only think of one reason for this madness. The Military-Industrial-Complex is a surefire winner in this regarless of what else might happen. If they have the power to keep us in that hellhole for years to come, what does this mean in the upcomming election? Will it really matter, in the end, who get elected to The White House?
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
10:43 am
Sen. Jeff Sessions, Alabama Republican, even challenged Democrats to point out any errors in the numbers and he would correct them — a challenge no Democrats took up.
If HE would correct them, that means that HE wrote it. Therefore, that was Jeff Sessions’ budget and not Obama’s. That’s just like me posting something here stupid and saying that it’s your plan. Would you agree with something like that?
JamVet
July 8th, 2012
10:44 am
A letter to the editor of the Northwest Herald – McHenry County, Illinois…
In 2006, Al Gore issued a warning of global warming. Republicans swiftly moved to politicize the issue despite glaring facts to the contrary.
Faith in Rush Limbaugh will overcome science. Rush, by the way, believes that global warming is a hoax and that air conditioning fools us all into believing it is real. You might not want to tell that to the folks in Colorado Springs.
Whenever we had a cold day here in McHenry County, I would hear, “Where is that global warming now?” Never mind that dangerous weather patterns were at work in other parts of the world.
We have just experienced one of the warmest winters on record. Much of the western U.S. is either on fire or experiencing a severe drought. Meanwhile, here in the Chicago area, we have just experienced August temperatures in June. July has begun with continuous 90-degree days and no end in sight.
I have a suggestion: All those global warming naysayers should be banned from the use of air conditioning and be required to stand out in the midday sun for the next week until they boil the goo out of their brains and begin to re-examine their thought processes in regard to science vs. politics.
Anyone who has had the opportunity to view the Alaskan glacier retreat or the ice and snow coverage of Greenland knows firsthand that global warming is real!
And?
July 8th, 2012
10:46 am
Huntsman was a flip flopper on climate change.
http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/jon-huntsmans-climate-change-flip-flop-explained.php
bman.
July 8th, 2012
10:47 am
Rush Limbaugh? Is that man still popular?
JamVet
July 8th, 2012
10:53 am
bman, I’m sure there are still plenty of dittoheads who love his position as General in the GOP’s War on Women. (Sluts, prostitutes and FemiNazi videos, anyone?)
The salient question is does the loudmouthed lout have any advertisers? LOL…
Hypocrisy is SHINING
July 8th, 2012
11:01 am
“You have the easier task, of course, because you don’t believe much of substance. ”
This from the same blogger who said that another liked to post his opinion as fact…….
And your beliefs are fact?
Mighty Righty
July 8th, 2012
11:06 am
Brosephus™
You are grasping for straws so here is something even you will be able to understand; From the Obama White House’s own web site.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget
It is quite amusing how the looney left who screamed about Bush spending now all of a sudden understand that every penney spent by Bush including the “off budget” wars were approved by a Democrat controlled congress by some of their favorite liberals like Hillary, Clinton, John Kerry, et al. Also the budget deficit that Obama “inherited” and claims he was surprised and didn’t know how bad it was, had his personal stamp of approval when he was in the Senate. He voted for the 400 billion dollar deficit he later said was “unamerican”. It is true not a penney is spent without first being appropriated by congress. The budget however, comes from the president.
Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...
July 8th, 2012
11:07 am
Afghanistan will prove to be a total waste as the Taliban will return, women will be once again treated like dogs, and any hopes of a modern democracy will fade…if not already….
We should take that money and offset the egregious deficit President Trillion promised to fix..he has admitted that he is unable to offer leadership to overcome all the issues he continues to blame on prior adminstration.
A good start is to differentiate between entitlements and enablers and eliminated the latter. I heard a guy call into the Alex Bennett show whe suggested he was entitled to a 35 hour work week like France and a healthcare system which cost him no cash….Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you….seems to be the liberal battle cry most apparent…
Thomas
July 8th, 2012
11:11 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JmA2ClUvUY
pro choice/pro life- whatever
These two young gents are ready now for Congress-
they have even dressed appropriately
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 8th, 2012
11:12 am
Oscar:
What question ?
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
July 8th, 2012
11:14 am
OBAMA LIES CONTINUE:
Headline (Yahoo News): “Undeterred by independent fact-checkers that have debunked the thrust of their claims, the Obama campaign is redoubling attacks on Mitt Romney as an “outsourcer” in a new TV ad airing in eight battleground states.”
http://news.yahoo.com/obama-ad-calls-romney-problem-job-losses-china-211558697–abc-news-politics.html
Hypocrisy is SHINING
July 8th, 2012
11:18 am
“true Chrisitanity”
You can’t help but shake your head when reading these type of statements. Self aggrandizing and myopic at best.
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
11:20 am
It is quite amusing how the looney left who screamed about Bush spending now all of a sudden understand that every penney spent by Bush including the “off budget” wars were approved by a Democrat controlled congress by some of their favorite liberals like Hillary, Clinton, John Kerry, et al.
You’re amused, but I think it’s downright pathetic at how you try to project stuff onto people when you know absolutely nothing about what THEY personally said. The only problem I ever had with Bush and spending was the fact that the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were not on the appropriations bills for defense as they should have been. I think supplimental appropriations should be used for emergency situations only, and planned and executed war is NOT an emergency situation.
It is true not a penney is spent without first being appropriated by congress. The budget however, comes from the president.
Well, damn, are you not the prized trophy of contradiction. Are you not one of the same people who complain that no budget has been passed in 3 years? If the budget is so friggin’ important, why are appropriation bills still being passed by the GOP controlled House without a budget being passed first? It’s quite obvious that you know nothing more about the functioning of Congress and the government beyond the soundbites you’re fed by your rhetorical leaders. Might I suggest you enroll in a community college and take a course or two on civics. Stay away from the Liberal Arts colleges, as I don’t want your education to be biased. Once you learn how things work, then come back to discuss things with me. As it stands now, your lack of knowledge is really beginning to become boring.
Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...
July 8th, 2012
11:24 am
BRO,
Don’t you think that at least submitting a budget that garners at least a few DEM votes….an effort at least, would exemplify a modicum of fiscal leadership? Seems that is sorely lacking as President Trillions sole purpose is to expand entitlements (mostly enablers)….regardless of the fact that we can’t remotely afford these luxuries at this time….
Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...
July 8th, 2012
11:27 am
So what if a small fraction of Bain’s investments outsourced jobs? Do you think companies are in business simply to employ US workers? Why isn’t Jeffrey Immelt and GE coming under fire for the same tactic? He was or is after all the head of sum BS panel President Trillions established the name of which eludes me presently…
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
11:32 am
Don’t you think that at least submitting a budget that garners at least a few DEM votes….an effort at least, would exemplify a modicum of fiscal leadership?
In normal times, yeah. I would also think that not submitting a budget displays a lack of spine. That said, when half of Congress will vote negative regardless of what you submit, how long do you continue to play these bs games? If/When Congress decides they’re done with the partisanship and really want to do what they’re getting paid to do, then I’d be one of the first to rail against ANY president not doing what they’re supposed to do.
Given the current level of jackassery in DC, I sometimes wish they would all go home for the weekend and not come back at all.
Uh Oh
July 8th, 2012
11:35 am
“Seems Ole Scout and Del are being strangely silent on their usual f*gs in the military, chest beating and testosterone poisoned screeds…reckon it might be because there a real soldier present…p’rolly…”
Without a doubt.
Don't Forget
July 8th, 2012
11:38 am
Mighty, that was NOT the Obama budget, it was Jeff Session’s budget. He claims it was “based on the same numbers” but if that is true then why didn’t they just offer the “real” Obama budget? Because it was nothing but a political stunt.
Brosephus™
July 8th, 2012
11:40 am
Don’t Forget
Some people don’t want to understand the difference, no matter how you try to explain it to them.
Doggone/GA
July 8th, 2012
11:41 am
“Do you think companies are in business simply to employ US workers?”
and who has ever said that? But the bottom line is that if they expect to SELL what they make, they better think twice about how many Americans are not working. You can’t sell things to people who don’t have the money to buy.
getalife
July 8th, 2012
11:45 am
It is insourcing vs outsourcing argument.
Insourcing is the winning argument.
barking frog
July 8th, 2012
11:45 am
Well i’m glad we’re out of
Iraq and no longer spending
money there. Also Germany,
Japan, Korea, Italy etc.
larry
July 8th, 2012
11:48 am
So what if a small fraction of Bain’s investments outsourced jobs? And cut jobs.
Then Mr. Romney needs to quit saying he’s a job creator when he’s never been one. Not at Bain nor as Governor.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-20/romney-as-job-creator-clashes-with-bain-record-of-job-cuts.html
getalife
July 8th, 2012
11:48 am
frog,
Actually we are spending money in Iraq and they have a huge surplus.
The gop lied about cuts.
larry
July 8th, 2012
11:51 am
But the bottom line is that if they expect to SELL what they make, they better think twice about how many Americans are not working. You can’t sell things to people who don’t have the money to buy.
That in itself is the reason we are in this quandry now. Its not regulations , its not taxes. Its demand.
It all starts a downward spiral into a hole we are slowly getting out of.
getalife
July 8th, 2012
11:52 am
willard’s record on job creation in Mass. was horrible.
Don’t expect a different result like our cons.
larry
July 8th, 2012
11:52 am
Actually we are spending money in Iraq and they have a huge surplus.
And they have government health care too.