tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post4451194573010182221..comments2023-09-15T04:27:57.129-04:00Comments on Commentarama: Ryan's Republican 2012 Budget Is ImpressiveAndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-3440620419423231912011-04-06T05:00:09.582-04:002011-04-06T05:00:09.582-04:00So they want to take Medicare and give all the fun...So they want to take Medicare and give all the funds to the insurers and then expect them to pay those funds out to the elderly? HA yea right, they're going to give all this money to the insurers and then because there's no oversight those companies will just deny every claim = PROFIT.Atlanta Roofinghttp://atlantaroofingresources.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-65890518305173516792011-04-05T14:55:10.345-04:002011-04-05T14:55:10.345-04:00Ed, LOL! Yeah, that sounds about right.Ed, LOL! Yeah, that sounds about right.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-28946560084816013602011-04-05T14:46:38.462-04:002011-04-05T14:46:38.462-04:00The Democrats are giving politicians a bad name. ...The Democrats are giving politicians a bad name. Now think about that one!Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-38959140335172366202011-04-05T10:47:07.452-04:002011-04-05T10:47:07.452-04:00DUQ, I know. Outright lies are now considered acc...DUQ, I know. Outright lies are now considered acceptable. Well, in truth, they have been for some time.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-84918970463783861602011-04-05T10:32:56.501-04:002011-04-05T10:32:56.501-04:00The Democrats are already attacking Ryan and all o...The Democrats are already attacking Ryan and all of it is lies. They claim he wants to end Medicare/Medicaid, that he's lying, that his numbers don't add up, that there aren't any actual cuts but (get this) that he's cut too much. I'm sick of them frankly.DUQnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-36490949061912642922011-04-04T23:37:34.923-04:002011-04-04T23:37:34.923-04:00T_Rav, et al., Sports announcers are very good at ...T_Rav, et al., Sports announcers are very good at two things: (1) front running and (2) turning hindsight into "I knew it all along"-isms.<br /><br />So expect to hear a lot about how they always knew UConn would win.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-22772991737602608802011-04-04T23:34:14.209-04:002011-04-04T23:34:14.209-04:00Oh, great. UConn won, so now the commentators are ...Oh, great. UConn won, so now the commentators are going on and on about how they were the better team and Butler sucked tonight (which, in all fairness, they did, but so did the Huskies), blah blah blah. (sigh)T_Ravnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-46704535790767736022011-04-04T23:05:17.035-04:002011-04-04T23:05:17.035-04:00Thanks Crispy! I'm keeping my fingers crossed ...Thanks Crispy! I'm keeping my fingers crossed too.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-79037294091435850442011-04-04T23:04:56.305-04:002011-04-04T23:04:56.305-04:00Julius, Sorry about that. I'll try to update m...Julius, Sorry about that. I'll try to update my contacts list! ;-)AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-64167929000707324902011-04-04T22:59:38.551-04:002011-04-04T22:59:38.551-04:00Great article, Andrew. I'm keeping my fingers...Great article, Andrew. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!CrispyRicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302075204880024936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-12275457133760633432011-04-04T22:45:32.111-04:002011-04-04T22:45:32.111-04:00Andrew, Julius Caesar is really unhappy that you l...Andrew, Julius Caesar is really unhappy that you left him out. He and Napoleon are always competing, and now Napoleon is lording it over him that he didn't get mentioned. Caesar needs some love too, and he sure ain't gonna get it from those senators. (Clever historical reference? Anyone?)T_Ravnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-18917851741401654472011-04-04T21:49:09.253-04:002011-04-04T21:49:09.253-04:00T-Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, N...T-Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, T_Rav, Napoleon, Steve, and T_Rav,<br /><br />I think what makes it even more interesting is that people assumed Reagan was an ideological purist, when he really wasn't. He was definitely ideological, but he also understood the need to get things done, and that requires working with people who don't fully agree with us.<br /><br />Brilliant, idealistic guy taking on the system... Ryan... Butler... let's hope! ;-)AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-5835273671831101392011-04-04T21:41:20.440-04:002011-04-04T21:41:20.440-04:00Hey, you never know. Young, brilliant, idealistic ...Hey, you never know. Young, brilliant, idealistic guys taking on the system...it could happen. <br /><br />Also, very interesting statement from Reagan. Personally, I don't agree with me even 20% of the time, but that's because my multiple personalities don't like each other. Long story.T_Ravnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-62315011136699751782011-04-04T21:29:26.530-04:002011-04-04T21:29:26.530-04:00Stan, I didn't get to hear Rush, but I hear he...Stan, I didn't get to hear Rush, but I hear he was very enthusiastic, and with good cause. I think the real difference between Ryan and anything I've ever seen in politics before is that Ryan is "serious." His policies will actually do what he wants them to do, and he's serious about implementing them.<br /><br />In terms of the criticism, I think the key is to be constructive and encouraging to the Republicans and merciless to the Democrats. The problem is that too many people just attack the Republicans every time they think they aren't getting exactly what they want. That's not helpful. That only helps the Democrats.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-83622158959102152422011-04-04T21:24:44.632-04:002011-04-04T21:24:44.632-04:00T_Rav, No, it's not a coincidence. It's a...T_Rav, No, it's not a coincidence. It's a plot to spread Paul Ryan clones in strategic positions all over the world! Whooo hooo ha ha!!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-17626668919912504912011-04-04T21:23:07.888-04:002011-04-04T21:23:07.888-04:00T_Rav, That's true. Reagan used to say anyone...T_Rav, That's true. Reagan used to say anyone who agrees 80% with him was ok, but today many people want 100% -- which just isn't possible. Heck, I don't agree with me 100% of the time!<br /><br />And yeah, RINOs like Graham are definitely a problem -- particularly because they are disloyal and will betray us at critical times. But the other side of the coin is equally bad when you hear stupid things like "the Republican doesn't agree 100% with me, so I'm voting for the Democrat who disagrees with me on everything just to punish the Republicans." That's pretty stupid, but sadly, I see that a lot.<br /><br />Oregon. . . Oregon. . . they play in Connecticut right? At the ESPN field house?<br /><br />I can't stand it when the sports networks play favorites, but they clearly do. In pro football, the favorites are easily the Northeastern teams. it's unbelievably blantant. Yet, the press tries to deny it by pretending that they are just giving the audience what it wants, but I can't help but notice that all of the reporters grew up and live in Boston, New York or Philly. Grrr.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-47575240137861487552011-04-04T21:21:44.655-04:002011-04-04T21:21:44.655-04:00By the way, I just noticed while watching the prel...By the way, I just noticed while watching the preliminaries for the game that Brad Stevens (Butler coach) bears a passing resemblance to Paul Ryan himself. Coincidence?...T_Ravnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-9909603228227950432011-04-04T21:15:56.025-04:002011-04-04T21:15:56.025-04:00Great news Andrew! This is how you win elections, ...Great news Andrew! This is how you win elections, “if” we get a great candidate I predict a landslide ala Reagan. And as we’ve discussed ad nauseum, the Republicans had better not back down one little bit, and promise more cuts and the country will cheer. We must also keep in mind that Washington politics is Kabuki Theater for the masses so they’ll throw out numbers getting everyone focusing on their drivel, it would seem Ryan gets it and is getting away from the narrative…that’s good.<br /><br />Rush was cheering them on today, and I agree, it must be the right amount of criticism and encouragement, this Russian Roulette thing can be self destructive. By the same token it’s no time for half measures…we’ll see.StanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395708786509590321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-69618258905499927302011-04-04T21:13:44.906-04:002011-04-04T21:13:44.906-04:00Andrew, that's very true. In going after the R...Andrew, that's very true. In going after the RINOs, and with good reason ("cough cough," Lindsey Graham, "cough cough"), it's easy to forget that the base has problems of its own. Being a part of the public, it expects quick results, and it was clear going in that this would be a slugfest. We have to strike a balance between calming the most ardent TPers down and, as you put it, holding RINOs feet to the fire. <br /><br />Also, ESPN is nearly useless for games such as this, precisely because they do have their favorites, as you and Jed pointed out ("cough cough" Oregon, "cough cough")T_Ravnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-82218920560316592562011-04-04T20:52:33.315-04:002011-04-04T20:52:33.315-04:00Ed, That's long been a problem for our side. Y...Ed, That's long been a problem for our side. You have the RINOs who are disloyal and then you have different factions of conservatives who snipe at each other. Plus, you've got a lot of defeatism in the ranks with people who are upset no matter the Republicans do. That's something we need to overcome if we're going to do the things that need to be done.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-45384836981270134732011-04-04T20:49:52.393-04:002011-04-04T20:49:52.393-04:00Andrew, Unfortunately one of the problems with our...Andrew, Unfortunately one of the problems with our side is that we have so many people who want to attack our own first. You don't see that on the left very often, but you do see it on the right.<br /><br />Six trillion is even better than four trillion. I'll bet the Democrats are upset. Ryan could undo a half century of their crap!Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-75803977890078079292011-04-04T20:38:00.618-04:002011-04-04T20:38:00.618-04:00DUQ, Thanks! And thanks for noticing. I have scoo...DUQ, Thanks! And thanks for noticing. I have scooped a couple issues lately. For whatever reason, the people who get paid to do this for a living have been slow at drawing connections lately. So keep tuning in and I'll keep you ahead of the news! :-)<br /><br />My next trick. Hmm. Good question?!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-1531988303651258522011-04-04T20:35:32.649-04:002011-04-04T20:35:32.649-04:00Jed, I feel the same way -- great team, great coac...Jed, I feel the same way -- great team, great coach, great effort. It's hard to vote against that.<br /><br />But I'll tell you, on the ESPN thing... grrrr. They play favorites in football too and it drives me crazy. I hate that. Grrrr.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-53061742299609628712011-04-04T20:33:07.691-04:002011-04-04T20:33:07.691-04:00Ed, That's my thinking too. As long as it sel...Ed, That's my thinking too. As long as it sells well, we should keep punching the Democrats on this issue. But people need to realize that a couple billion in cuts are no reason to lambaste the Republicans because the real fight will be the next couple budgets.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-43771470431335059282011-04-04T20:31:20.780-04:002011-04-04T20:31:20.780-04:00Update: More details on Ryan’s plan. (1) reduce c...<b>Update:</b> More details on Ryan’s plan. (1) reduce corporate tax rate to 25%, (2) eliminates corporate tax loopholes, (3) “repeals and defunds” Obamacare, and (4) total cuts are closer to $6 trillion! Even better!<br /><br />The Democrats are beside themselves with fury!<br /><br />Here’s the link to <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0411/52529.html" rel="nofollow">Politico</a>.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.com