tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post4775769403049856958..comments2023-09-15T04:27:57.129-04:00Comments on Commentarama: It's Republican Godzilla!!!AndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-91954727990618011302011-02-15T13:52:16.861-05:002011-02-15T13:52:16.861-05:00USS Ben, I think that is crucial difference betwee...USS Ben, I think that is crucial difference between the Egypt and Iran, that the Iranian military will shoot protestors without a second thought, whereas the Egyptians did a great job of just keeping things peaceful.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-37410479054247319122011-02-15T13:50:35.762-05:002011-02-15T13:50:35.762-05:00That is outstanding news Andrew!
Go go! The steali...That is outstanding news Andrew!<br />Go go! The stealin's gotta go! <br />Go go Godzilla (R)! <br />To paraphrase BOC. :^)<br /><br />Re Iran: Unfortunately, the Iranian military has no problems shooting protesters.<br />And I doubt Obama will support the Iranian people like he did Egypt's. He never did before.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-64814203733271977482011-02-14T19:33:22.521-05:002011-02-14T19:33:22.521-05:00Also, I saw that they did pass the Patriot Act, as...Also, I saw that they did pass the Patriot Act, as you said they would. But I agree with you, the point was made.DUQnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-9175647557022597282011-02-14T19:32:47.358-05:002011-02-14T19:32:47.358-05:00I'm loving what I'm seeing out of the fres...I'm loving what I'm seeing out of the freshmen. I hope they can keep it up and that the other Republicans follow them.DUQnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-60729777702545569762011-02-14T16:38:17.835-05:002011-02-14T16:38:17.835-05:00FYI, They're rioting in Iran now! :-)FYI, They're rioting in Iran now! :-)AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-2563116986607253612011-02-14T16:34:52.969-05:002011-02-14T16:34:52.969-05:00Patti, I have a feeling he won't either. He s...Patti, I have a feeling he won't either. He strikes me as a very serious man who knows what's he doing and believes in what he's doing.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-85907177924608644802011-02-14T16:13:43.246-05:002011-02-14T16:13:43.246-05:00thanks for the link! i love west and his stunning...thanks for the link! i love west and his stunning backbone. i pray he doesn't disappoint (i have a feeling he won't).pattihttp://www.notawonk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-64822086560422449712011-02-14T15:32:15.096-05:002011-02-14T15:32:15.096-05:00Bev, Let them riot. I'm sure Obama can soothe...Bev, Let them riot. I'm sure Obama can soothe them with his inspired words. LOL!<br /><br />Could you imagine hard-core leftists in the street protesting a nearly-as-hard-core leftist president? That would be one for the Book of Ironic History.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-25523866982998117272011-02-14T15:29:49.898-05:002011-02-14T15:29:49.898-05:00Pitts - Loved the link until I read the candies! Y...Pitts - Loved the link until I read the candies! You're just a Valentine curmudgeon...LOL!BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-65557022849034895152011-02-14T15:29:23.686-05:002011-02-14T15:29:23.686-05:00After reading comments on the HuffPo article, I am...After reading comments on the HuffPo article, I am actually getting concerned that the Left may get it into their collective heads that they need to riot like the Egyptians (no song lyric pun intended).BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-15551004848367539342011-02-14T15:11:32.454-05:002011-02-14T15:11:32.454-05:00Pitts, I haven't had a chance to follow Bev...Pitts, I haven't had a chance to follow Bev's link, but I'm sensing a great deal of joy at the other end of it! The bloom really is off the Obama rose. LOL!<br /><br />I like those Bittersweets! That truly is a candy for the cynical age.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-23159667785186709412011-02-14T15:09:36.083-05:002011-02-14T15:09:36.083-05:00T_Rav, The problem with the catchalls is that they...T_Rav, The problem with the catchalls is that they're always put in with the idea that the authorities will use them wisely. But that never happens. Once the authorities discover that it's an easy way to get around the pesky requirements of other laws, they start using the catchalls almost exclusively. Moreover, they use them for things no one ever thought they would be used for.<br /><br />For example, RICO was designed to stop the mob. But once prosecutors realized they could use it's catchalls to go after virtually anyone, they started using it against things like abortion protestors. . . and the courts let them because the provisions they used were meant to have a lot of discretion in them.<br /><br />On the defunding issue, it is ridiculous that anyone would argue that they don't need the funds, so we shouldn't stop handing them over. In fact, that's really stupid. But the MSM never seems to notice, they just mindlessly repeat both statements.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-84143180791109316962011-02-14T14:56:26.072-05:002011-02-14T14:56:26.072-05:00Good stuff!
You gotta love it when the HuffPo'...Good stuff!<br /><br />You gotta love it when the HuffPo'ers turn on their own:<br /><br />"Obama is now officially a liar and a plutocrat."<br /><br />And speaking of heart-shaped candy, here's my favorite link for Valentine's Day:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.despair.com/bittersweets.html" rel="nofollow">Bittersweets.</a>Pittsburgh Enigmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452716444698202766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-22643020590092164292011-02-14T14:24:36.557-05:002011-02-14T14:24:36.557-05:00Andrew, in that case, there's no reason not to...Andrew, in that case, there's no reason not to defund them. I really can't wait until the leftist nuts start sputtering, "But...but...Big Bird!" <br /><br />Thanks for the info on the Patriot Act stuff. I think some of those "catchall" provisions wouldn't be nearly as controversial if they were just amended slightly to be a little more specific. But I'm not an expert.T_Ravnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-59237204010327458712011-02-14T13:15:10.337-05:002011-02-14T13:15:10.337-05:00Lawhawk, I can't wait to see how this turns ou...Lawhawk, I can't wait to see how this turns out either.<br /><br />We've actually got two great moments to exploit here. First, is the continuing resolution, without which the government stops running. That's due first. Then you've got the debt ceiling vote, which comes shortly thereafter. Both are chances to stare down the Democrats and get these cuts. I hope the Republicans hold the line!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-43369939436818812372011-02-14T13:12:55.716-05:002011-02-14T13:12:55.716-05:00Bev, I totally agree with calling his bluff. We s...Bev, I totally agree with calling his bluff. We should take every cut he offers and then add our own!<br /><br />What are they going crazy about? Don't tell me they think he's actually submitted a cheapskate budget?<br /><br />Here's your link:<br /><br /><a href="www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/13/obama-budget-proposal-cut_n_822689.html" rel="nofollow">Crazy Huffers</a>AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-3849970258680012822011-02-14T13:03:43.383-05:002011-02-14T13:03:43.383-05:00I know I mentioned this before, but it's worth...I know I mentioned this before, but it's worth repeating. We're up against a deadline on the debt ceiling. As you've pointed out, we have a strong and determined freshman class, and a new Republican leadership in the House willing to listen to them. Unlike the previous "crisis" during Clinton's term, the public is fully aware of the deadly nature of our debt and deficits, and they voted to fix it. If push comes to shove, the Republicans should hold the line and refuse to raise the ceiling without major budget-cutting. And unlike the previous time, if the government has to shut down, this time the public will put the blame squarely where it belongs--on the President and his spendthrift party. I can't wait to see how this turns out.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-29964608195007752612011-02-14T12:59:38.483-05:002011-02-14T12:59:38.483-05:00So now ODL wants to play budget hardball. Good - I...So now ODL wants to play budget hardball. Good - I think that the Freshman and the Repubs should accept every one of his budget cuts and all of the Repubs. Call his bluff and keep finding other cuts to be made. We have got to start somewhere because everyone is going to try to save their individual pet projects. We've all got to hurt a little. <br /><br />The Libs are goin' crazy - www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/13/obama-budget-proposal-cut_n_822689.html (my links never work...)BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-64491238846553491942011-02-14T12:52:34.727-05:002011-02-14T12:52:34.727-05:00Ed, I concur. . . cool, cool, cool! LOL! Let'...Ed, I concur. . . cool, cool, cool! LOL! Let's hope this is just the beginning!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-54643848866624902052011-02-14T12:36:48.302-05:002011-02-14T12:36:48.302-05:00Cool cool cool! I love this freshman class! Let&...Cool cool cool! I love this freshman class! Let's hope they get even bolder as they get more experience.Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-27964541647392874842011-02-14T12:13:35.386-05:002011-02-14T12:13:35.386-05:00T_Rav, By the way, note that these are provisions ...T_Rav, By the way, note that these are provisions the Democrats have been whining about since they were passed under Bush, but somehow they never managed to get rid of them or even vote against them until now... now that they know their vote won't ultimately matter as the Republicans will eventually get these passed.<br /><br />That's the kind of thing liberals should be paying attention to, that the Democrats talk big, but only act when on things like this when their votes don't matter.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-5345019977632143522011-02-14T12:11:14.356-05:002011-02-14T12:11:14.356-05:00Writer X, That would be great on candy hearts! LOL...Writer X, That would be great on candy hearts! LOL!<br /><br />I love the attitude as well. That's exactly what we need in Washington, people who don't care that "this is how it's always been done." Because how it's always been done, is a trap used by the system to preserve itself!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-84329342982468166902011-02-14T12:08:57.755-05:002011-02-14T12:08:57.755-05:00Crispy, And don't forget, that's our money...Crispy, And don't forget, that's our money they're trying to save! This is good news indeed. Let's hope that the good news keep on coming!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-56380115887298161502011-02-14T12:08:12.034-05:002011-02-14T12:08:12.034-05:00Stan, It takes a very twisted understanding of the...Stan, It takes a very twisted understanding of the world to be able to claim that massive deficit spending somehow will result in savings. It's even more obnoxious that they can include yearly increases in these budgets and then claim that they can't find any cuts. Take out this years 10% increase and you get $370 billion!<br /><br />I have a lot of hopes for this freshmen class, let's hope they finally bring sanity back to Washington!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-15281335102477045212011-02-14T12:04:48.056-05:002011-02-14T12:04:48.056-05:00T_Rav, Even funnier, aren't we told repeatedly...T_Rav, Even funnier, aren't we told repeatedly that there's no point in defunding them because they can stand on their own? (A ridiculous argument if you ask me, but one the media loves to make to try to convince the public that this would be a waste of time.)<br /><br />The three Patriot Act provisions were:<br /><br />1. A provision allowing roving wiretaps which allows monitoring multiple phones -- I don't think that's a big deal.<br /><br />2. The so-called "library records" provision, which lets the FBI get access to "any tangible thing" relevant to a terrorism investigation. Catchalls like that are where laws get abused.<br /><br />3. The third is the "lone-wolf" provision which allows the FBI to treat people with no terrorist history and no terror group ties as if they had such ties. Basically, this is permission to go fishing.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.com