reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Food for thought: Most lawyers who win a case advise their clients that "we have won" and, when justice has frowned upon their cause, that "you have lost." Louis Nitzer........A minority group has "Arived" only when it has the right to produce some fools and scoundrels without the whole group paying for it..Carl T. Rowan...Few things are as Democratic as a Tea Party snowstorm....K.B. Thomas Jr. Feb 5, 2010....One more profound thought for the road....IT'S THE YOUNG PEOPLE THAT WILL TAKE BACK THE COUNTRY, 54% unemployment for 25 year olds and under is untolerable and that's the reason the war will go on for several years. K.B. Thomas Jr. Feb 5, 2010.

February 5, 2010 at 10:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Go to Republic Broadcasting Network and listen on line

February 5, 2010 at 10:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Go to Ameica freedom to fascism

February 5, 2010 at 10:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Go to The Money Masters-How International Bankers gained control of America

February 6, 2010 at 12:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

go to Obamacare The Leagcy of Progressivism.

February 6, 2010 at 1:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

biscuitboy (anonymous) says...

Good write-up James and I hope it is absorbed by and understood by many. But I wont hold my breath. With this group thoughtful consideration is always trumped by blind acceptance of right wing demagoguery...especially if it comes with a patriotic sounding name like Heritage Foundation.

February 6, 2010 at 4:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

God bless free enterprise, limited government and individual freedom. Anything that keeps the politicians humble [Ted Kennedy's Seat] is good for demacracy.

February 6, 2010 at 10:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

The left, the right and those in the middle need to join together and demand an audit of the Federal Reserve because the excesses of this money mad plutocracy is going to again bring this country to it's destruction. Take 3 hours and watch the money masters video.

February 7, 2010 at 1:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

I think our president needs to call upon an insurgent to let him know the feelings of the people. An article in the New York Times dated 21 May 1910 stated that the Kansas Insurgent William Allen White was invited to the White House on the request of President Taft.

February 7, 2010 at 4:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Who is today's William Allen White of American Journalism?

February 7, 2010 at 4:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

The Tea Party is a great response to the biggest heist in the history of mankind---Wall Street Bailouts.

February 7, 2010 at 5:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

I found some jelly for the bisket [inside joke] Nancy Kassebaum said, "I beleive that we possess the humility to know that God gave none of us a monopoly on truth and wisdom and to work together in respect for one another. Reddog says, If you only knew the battle everyone is having, how much more understanding we all would have towards our fellow man--God bless and enjoy the Super Bowl.

February 7, 2010 at 5:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Steve_Corbin (anonymous) says...

Google Blue Dog by george Rodrigue!

February 7, 2010 at 7:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Google blue cheese chicken wing buffalo sauce Mmm Mmm them is some good eats.

http://www.averagebetty.com/images/fi...

February 7, 2010 at 7:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

What a super bowl game. Did you feel the breeze? That was the Saints going around you. This game reminded so much of the free enterprise system, if you want the fruit, you have to go out on the limb. That on side kick, gave the Saints that extra shot of adrenalin that instilled in them the thought--We can beat these guys and they did. On that interception as an announcer I would have said, "There goes the whole ang a lotta. When I arrived home I went to Wall Street Journal William Allen White and discovered this little jewel. Wall Street Journal March 20, 2008. The American Playwright David Mamet wrote a piece for the village voice last week titled, "Why I am no longer a "Brain dead liberal." Mr Manet credits the famed American newspaper editor William Allen White with the idea that government should basically stay out of the way of people trying to work out the ways to get along and get ahead.

February 7, 2010 at 10:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

William Allen White helped found the Progressive Party with his friend Teddy Rossevelt who visted Emporia 32 times. Mr. White said a very profound thing, "Business plutocracy was at the root of political corruption."

February 7, 2010 at 10:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Over the weekend, I heard Henery Paulson and Allan Greenspan try to put a positive spin on the economy. This reminded of William Allen White saying, "During these halcyan years, every time the stock market weakens, the President would have an important dignitary issue a statement that the economy was fundmentially sound.

February 7, 2010 at 10:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

goodoleboy (anonymous) says...

You really like the sound of your own voice don't you?

February 7, 2010 at 11:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

The thing I admire in the Tea Party group is that they are fighting for liberty and the constitution. William Allen White said, "Whoever is fighting for liberty is fighting for America."

February 7, 2010 at 11:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Good ole boy, you are my anxious friend, all I am doing is expressing free speech, so put fear out of your heart, I think this great nation will survive,and prosper so speak your thoughts---I liked to hear reason--it has never failed man and according to William Allen White, "Only force and repression have made wreaks in the world."

February 8, 2010 at 12:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

The only problem I see with progressive Liberals is that eventually you will run out of other people's money. I think they call it Obamanomics.

February 8, 2010 at 1 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

What we really need to do is bring back the ANTI BUNK PARTY. Henry Ford, Babe Ruth and William Allen White agreed to serve on the board and their last canidate was Will Rogers.

February 8, 2010 at 1:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

The anti bunk party was a feature of Life Magazine.

February 8, 2010 at 1:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

create (anonymous) says...

James Bordonaro, thanks for a very intelligent article with much insight. I'm sorry it was hijacked by reddog whose rants I compare to Fred Phelps and his divisive propaganda. These kind of guys have no length to their thinking, just small minds to make signs because they require so few words.

February 8, 2010 at 8:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

77flint (anonymous) says...

Reddog.....blah blah blah Ralph....

February 8, 2010 at 8:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

justaflushaway (anonymous) says...

great comments RedDog!!

February 8, 2010 at 9:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

I like reddog as a human being and I wish him a happy birthday.

February 8, 2010 at 10:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

yev_kassem (anonymous) says...

Is there a limit to the number of posts one can make on an individual article? If not, the gazette might want to look into changing their policy.

February 8, 2010 at 10:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Just keep those cards and letters coming in. Unjust criticism is usually a disguished compliment. It often means you have aroused jealously and enevy. Remember, no one kicks a dead dog. Dale Carnegie

February 8, 2010 at 10:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Harry Truman said,"They think I'm giving them Hell and all I'm doing is telling the truth and it sounds like Hell."

February 8, 2010 at 10:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Great quote!

February 8, 2010 at 10:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Steve_Corbin (anonymous) says...

i ran my bicycle over a dead dog once.
broke my collar bone.
Bad Dog!

February 8, 2010 at 12:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

biscuitboy (anonymous) says...

It was a great article....timely and right on the money.The same can be said for create's timely and insightful post. Thanks to both James and create, and yev_kessam, and 77flynt, and goodoleboy, and Steve, and akamai, and seriously folks. Let me see did I leave anybody out....No....I think that about does it.

February 8, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Cold .............................. cold

February 8, 2010 at 12:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect----Mark Twain.....Be carefull what you believe---You might end up painting the fence and have to pay for the fun.

February 8, 2010 at 1:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

I really truely care for each and everyone of you.

February 8, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Right back at you, reddog.

February 8, 2010 at 1:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Thank You.

February 8, 2010 at 3:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

biscuitboy (anonymous) says...

I have thought about this all afternoon while at work and I feel I should apologize for my last post. It came out sounding more cold than I really meant it to be.

With twenty four post attributed to reddog out of a total of forty I meant it as a wise crack about him dominating the thread...something he often does. But then sometimes I do also.

But after seriouslyfolks remark about my post I realized it had come out more mean than I had intended it to be. So I apologize for sounding mean.

February 8, 2010 at 5:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

MadMack (anonymous) says...

James, put down that m.m. doobie! You are as far out there as red. Lauding a pyramid scheme aka a Ponzi scheme.

February 8, 2010 at 8:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

goodoleboy (anonymous) says...

The guy makes a valid point, one that even O'rielly brought up himself. Those blinders you wear must make life so easy, where do we go to get those put on?

February 8, 2010 at 9:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jamesbordonaro (James Bordonaro) says...

I've just reviewed the comments to my letter to the editor and am frankly mystified as to what most posts have to do with my original premise. I suppose that's what is most troubling these days-we can't seem to have a serious debate about issues using the new electronic medium of the internet without it degenerating into name calling and nonsensical tangents. For example, MadMack said I should "put down that m.m. doobie! You are as far out there as red[dog]. Lauding a pyramid scheme aka a Ponzi scheme."

What does that even mean! Does the writer agree or disagree with my position on the Heritage Foundation, Progressivism, William Allen White or any other issue I raised in my letter and does he or she have facts to back it up? That's all I'm really interested in knowing and responding to.

Finally, thank you to the people who appreciated my letter for your support.

February 8, 2010 at 11:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

koalemos (anonymous) says...

jamesbordonaro,

The constitution guarantees the right to peacefully protest
Even those teabaggers with their extremely low IQ's have that right
America is the land of the free and the teabaggers are fun to watch

Baggers go to tea parties and complain out loud about life
All that they are doing is exorcising their rights
Government is wasting money is one of their main gripes
Greedy welfare mothers who waste our taxes on baby wipes
Every one else is lazy and they take more than they need
Retreat back to their farmhouses and cash that subsidy for their
Seed

Always pointing fingers
Rarely accepting blame
Every body else are thieves...I'm just getting paid

Someday we will look back and laugh the them
Losers with small brains
Obamam is our President
White republicans go insane

I believe that to be factual but the only references I have to back it up is their own words and the example of how fast these strings degenerate into name calling. BTW, the encoded vertical message along the left column is not name calling. It's more like a public service message.

February 9, 2010 at 12:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

I heard on the radio that Hill's Appliance Center is closing. And you will see some more as many people in business are being taxed far beyond what they can afford and with new tax laws that discourage the family business, why fight it? I think there is an agenda to destroy the middle class and self employed people. The economic impact of this closing is more than I want to talk about. I wish sometimes that I would not have majored in Economics.

February 9, 2010 at 1:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

biscuitboy (anonymous) says...

James....You are welcome....Thank you for writing it. I learned some things.

February 9, 2010 at 4:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

biscuitboy (anonymous) says...

reddog

The closing of any business and the subsequent loss of jobs is almost never a good thing...and that is certainly as true of Hill's Appliance as any place. But in the real world where most of us live, I fail to see where the closing of this store is any different, or more terrible, than the closing of any other. And it certainly will have less economic impact than the closing of Modine and Tyson slaughter side and Diddie's to name but a few. All of which happened some time ago and to one degree or another led to the closing of this store.

None of those closing were attributable to these yet to be enacted tax laws you are trying to blame it on. In fact, the owner of the store told KVOE the primary reasons for the closing was;
......A...the economic downturn which began before this administration took office.
......B...the abundance of competition from the discount stores and big box stores in the trade area.
Neither of these reasons can be laid on this administration either.

I am sorry to see Hill's close...I know people that work there and where I work we did business with them. It's closing will add to the cumulative effect of all the closings that are wrecking the economy in this town. But your attempt to blame it all on recent political events is hogwash, and tells me you better go back and take some of those econ courses over again.

February 9, 2010 at 6:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

goodoleboy (anonymous) says...

James,

Pay no attention to the morons in this thread, Reddog(aka K B Thomas) surely enjoyed all the homes he sold during the housing bubble, wonder how many people he sold homes to that defaulted, thus further hindering our economy? It's telling when the owner GIVES the reasons, yet Mr. Thomas is content to construct fabrications to suite his own needs. No one here takes him serious, a simple look through his past post reveals him for what he is. Same with Madmack, both make claims, they never back them up with anything factual or data.

Thank you for writing the article, even the commentators on the right raised these very questions as you did, I apologize for forum trolls.

February 9, 2010 at 8:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

goodoleboy (anonymous) says...

I heard there is this place in the Legends shopping center in KC, I hear they deliver and have routinely been swallowing businesses in every town within 200 miles. But yeah it is taxes, SURE...

February 9, 2010 at 8:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mslater (Matt Slater) says...

Let's not get carried away, there GOB.

If reddog sold a house that defaulted, then it's the bank's and buyer's fault, not his. I hadn't heard that Hill's was closing, that is too bad. There could be any number of reasons, and I am sure they aren't Obama's or Bush's fault. They might be Nancy Pelosi's fault, though, I'm not sure.

I went to one of the local tea parties, and was not impressed. For people who say they are upset about government overspending, they sure talked a lot about why God wasn't in schools anymore. I didn't mention that he wasn't there before 1953. I figured it would fall on deaf ears.

February 9, 2010 at 8:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Steve_Corbin (anonymous) says...

Morning Matt!

February 9, 2010 at 8:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

create (anonymous) says...

James,

Thanks for your additional comments. Some of us do read and understand and appreciate prose which has the quality of inspiring further discussion as does yours, but we can't help it when immature half-wits insist on displaying their ignorance because they don't really understand issues.

I agree with goodoleboy. You didn't hear the rants of reddog when the real estate bubble was lining his pockets. Those bankers aren't the only ones who made out, but real estate agents kept that bubble aloft as well.

With regard to lower taxes, in a nutshell, Republicans want to lower the deficit. Democrats want to release money for loans to small businesses. Which of those makes more sense to employ more people so that more of our local businesses don't close?

February 9, 2010 at 9:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Easy money loans to people who couldn't afford the houses they were buying is a big part of what got us into this mess. Easy money loans to people for small businesses could have the same effect. How many small businesses fail and how many loans will be defaulted on when they do. Something to think about.
This will be my last post.

February 9, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Last post, Seriously this time.
Since the people who busted out A.C.O.R.N. were breaking the law, do you think that makes A.C.O.R.N. innocent?
It seems that is what people(on the left) think.

February 9, 2010 at 9:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Steve_Corbin (anonymous) says...

create,
from your above:

"but we can't help it when immature half-wits insist on displaying their ignorance because they don't really understand issues."
Whoa
What's the issue?

James wrote stating his opinion about the Heritage Foundation.
His opinion is shared by many, but just as many may not share it.
A recurring theme in all these threads is who's fault it is.
Who was in power when this or that happened?
What party is at fault?
Blame it on wall street, the bankers, the greedy businessman, corrupt politicians, your next door neighbor.
Just blame someone else.
Cut taxes, but not mine.
Raise taxes, but not mine.
Cut services, but not mine.
Are we not all to blame for this mess?
People who don't vote or don't take the time to study the candidates stand on issues and just vote a straight ticket?

While I agree with James Bordonaro and his letter, he didn't ask for or give a solution to the problems he wrote about.

For what it is worth, I have a solution to all of our problems here in Emporia, Kansas, United State of America.
2 words:
TERM LIMITS.

February 9, 2010 at 9:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

create (anonymous) says...

There is indeed an issue. And you're right, Steve; Bordonaro did not ask for a solution. Point taken. Nonetheless, it's all the barrage of remarks that rob the thread of what could be meaningful discussion.

Yes, we are all to blame, me included. I should have paid more taxes. So should you. Fewer write-offs? I should have shopped more. Or should I have saved more so the banks would have more money to lend? But then again, with large scale unemployment, would those loans go belly up? See? you can't get away from it, can you?

Term limits? How would that help? Then we'd be led by inexperience wouldn't we?

Maybe you're right. Can't be worse than what we have now. But there you go, Steve, you yourself are playing the blame game -- on old politicians.

Here's my solution: Get rid of all lobbyists both in Washington DC and in all states too.

February 9, 2010 at 10:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

In the past 5 years, Sen. Chris Dodd [D-Conn] who heads the Senate Banking committee, has received 3.8 million from Wall Street. On main street busineses are closing right and left and there is a huge discontent for the Fed's policy's, which benefit big banks and Wall Street to the detrimet of small business and working class people. The recent election of Republician Scott Brown to the senate has made many Democrats to take a stronger populist position. Auditing the Fed still may have a chance and why are the Democrats holding this bill back. The facts are that 3 out of 7 of all voters are independent, upset and angry and these people will decide the next election. If you all want to stay in denial, that's your business but the new frontier lies not beyond the planets but within each one of us. Thomas Jefferson said, "I like a little rebellion now and then, it is like a storm in the atmosphere."

February 9, 2010 at 10:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

People on here won't believe that Chris Dodd takes money from Wall Street because they have partisan blinders on and refuse to see problems within' their own team.

February 9, 2010 at 10:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

create (anonymous) says...

Now, reddog, that was a much, much better comment than you usually make. Congratulations. However, I don't agree with your premise; nonetheless, you made an intelligent argument and did not go off on a rant. See how to do it? I hope you can continue because people are more apt to discuss issues with you when you aren't ranting. Ranting gets you nowhere.

Unfortunately, you seem to be purely partisan, and that is not going to solve problems.

With regard to Scott Brown, yes, he did upset the Kennedy machine in Massachussets. However, it was the independents who elected him and he did say once in Washington that he plans to look carefully at the issues and NOT vote purely partisan. I hope he means it.

At the same time, many are putting far too many eggs in one election basket. Just because this happened once does not mean it will happen all over the country. But of course that remains to be seen. I just don't think it will.

February 9, 2010 at 10:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

"Unfortunately, you seem to be purely partisan, and that is not going to solve problems."

And you don't? lol

February 9, 2010 at 11:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Steve_Corbin (anonymous) says...

CREATE, once again right.
I was playing the blame game, on old politicians.
However I gave my opinion on fixing what I deem to be one of , if not the most problematic problems we face as a country, career politicians Your idea on lobbyists also would be a START to solving problems faced by us all. 18 % of Americans think Congress is doing a good job. I think that is high.

February 9, 2010 at 11:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

goodoleboy (anonymous) says...

""Unfortunately, you seem to be purely partisan, and that is not going to solve problems."

And you don't? lol"

I been here awhile, long enough to see Create go after suits on both sides, with Reddog the right does 0 harm. The problem with Dodd is that why single him out? It's going on in both parties and has for a long time now. People make it a partisan matter, it's really not, the money flows regardless, it's a problem with the system and it's checks and balances. bottom line a lot of sound partisan or left leaning because we are knee deep in conservative country and feel the need to keep things honest.

February 9, 2010 at 1:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

goodoleboy (anonymous) says...

"In the past 5 years, Sen. Chris Dodd [D-Conn] who heads the Senate Banking committee, has received 3.8 million from Wall Street. On main street busineses are closing right and left and there is a huge discontent for the Fed's policy's, which benefit big banks and Wall Street to the detrimet of small business and working class people. The recent election of Republician Scott Brown to the senate has made many Democrats to take a stronger populist position. Auditing the Fed still may have a chance and why are the Democrats holding this bill back. The facts are that 3 out of 7 of all voters are independent, upset and angry and these people will decide the next election. If you all want to stay in denial, that's your business but the new frontier lies not beyond the planets but within each one of us. Thomas Jefferson said, "I like a little rebellion now and then, it is like a storm in the atmosphere.""

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
And how much of this can truly be attributed to the current administration? The one that continually slander with ridiculous claims?

February 9, 2010 at 1:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

James,
"I suppose that's what is most troubling these days-we can't seem to have a serious debate about issues using the new electronic medium of the internet without it degenerating into name calling and nonsensical tangents."

What exactly would you call the title of your article? I'd say the name calling started when the first word of the title was written. Wouldn't you?

February 9, 2010 at 2:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Steve_Corbin (anonymous) says...

SNAP!

February 9, 2010 at 3:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

create (anonymous) says...

seriously folks,
C'mon kiddo, surely you've been paying attention to these blogs long enough to see that I do go after both sides. In fact, not long ago I mentioned that I am a registered Democrat, but for only one reason, and that is so that I can vote in the primaries. It's a strategy.

I am neiither far right nor far left. Even open_eyes can attest to that.

Here's another example. I've always supported Moran because of all the good things he has done for the Veteran's Admin. But recently, when I asked about his voting record on health care, I got no reply. In the past, when I supported his votes on the VA, I always got a reply. I have neither time nor vote for that kind of politician.

And yes, as has been obvious, I am an Obama supporter. I supported his campaign with a large monetary donation too because I believe in what he is trying to do and am patient enough to give him the time he needs to do it. Too many wanted instant turnarounds. They're too accustomed to everything else in their lives being instant.

That claim about the passage of time and blame leads me to agree with goodoleboy and the question he just asked above.

February 9, 2010 at 3:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

biscuitboy (anonymous) says...

It appears to be quite okay to be partisan on the right as long as you are not partisan on the left

It appears to be fine to glorify the teabaggers and Sarah...as long as you don't glorify Obama.

It appears to be quite okay to say what ever nasty thing enters your head in response to a post from the left.....but don't say anything the least bit unkind, or even challenge a thought to someone on the right.

Partisan? This whole stinking thing has always been partisan...the only thing that has changed is now a few people actually represent views other than the far right. And that's why the right has their panties all in a bunch.

February 9, 2010 at 4:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

MadMack (anonymous) says...

SS is the obvious ponzi scheme. DUH

February 9, 2010 at 5:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Why are the Democrats holding back on auditing the Federal Reserve. The Democrats are in control and if they are truely for the working class why do they not want to bring everything out into the light. WHAT ARE THEY TRYING TO HIDE?

February 9, 2010 at 5:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

If you like history Youtube Democrats vs Republicans. Everyone will enjoy this one!

February 9, 2010 at 5:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

goodoleboy (anonymous) says...

"Why are the Republicans holding back on auditing the Federal Reserve. The Republicans were in control and if they are truely for the working class why do they not want to bring everything out into the light. WHAT ARE THEY TRYING TO HIDE?"

I made some changes for you, auditing the fed is not a new trend. My question to you is why are ALWAYS attacking the left when the right has just as much to be accountable for?

February 9, 2010 at 8:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

create (anonymous) says...

Steve,
I've been thinking about your idea re: term limits. I said that it might work, but that we'd be led by inexperience. I changed my mind. We'd be led by worse, naivete.

The Washington machine is run by dynamos who are real savvy. Who are they? These are the heads of agencies, sub heads, people who know all the ins and outs, which buttons to push, who to nudge, who owes who a favor.

It seems to me that it is just as dangerous to have the old dogs around who are too familiar with the machine as there would be a bunch of pups who don't know anything at all about how it works.

It'sgettinglate.

February 9, 2010 at 9:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Easy money loans to people who couldn't afford the houses they were buying is a big part of what got us into this mess. Easy money loans to people for small businesses could have the same effect. How many small businesses fail and how many loans will be defaulted on when they do. What do you think about that?

Since the people who busted out A.C.O.R.N. were breaking the law, do you think that makes A.C.O.R.N. innocent?

James,
"I suppose that's what is most troubling these days-we can't seem to have a serious debate about issues using the new electronic medium of the internet without it degenerating into name calling and nonsensical tangents."

What exactly would you call the title of your article? I'd say the name calling started when the first word of the title was written. Wouldn't you?

February 9, 2010 at 9:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

If you care to do some simple research, you will find out that Nancy Pelosi is holding the bill to audit the Fed. The elite that is running this country matter not what political party is in power for as you know or should know--they own both sides. Now is the best chance that we have ever had to discover the secrets of the money masters. Most elites come from the Left with their tax free foundations that implement their new world order ideas. I told you and I tells you and I tells you I told you. When you listen to both sides of the story to audit the fed, God revealed to me that there is more than just 2 sides of the story. What is now in the dark will be brought to light. I'm thinking good thoughts about our leaders that they will do the right thing. And my prayer tonight is that people will realize that God provides every bird a worm and He never throws it into the nest. Our congress has an 18% approval rating because there standing in the middle of the road and getting knocked down from both sides. It's easy for congressmen to make a buck but it takes guts to make a difference.

February 9, 2010 at 10:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

News flash--More cold weather coming even way down in Texas, Global Warming Bring It On.

February 9, 2010 at 11:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jamesbordonaro (James Bordonaro) says...

Reddog is essentially correct in chiding me for critizing the partisan tone and ad hominem attacks on the blogs (this blog in particular) while at the same time having called Mr. Spalding a charlatan. [a technical point-the Gazette labeled the editorial so I didn't start out from the first word] Let me rephrase then, I strongly disagree with Mr. Spalding's interpretation of history. Furthermore, I believe his interpretation and that of the majoriy of Heritage Foundation members is designed to advance a corporate agenda of lax regulation and minimal taxation which has been cited by some economists as a casual factor in major economic downturns and historical instability.

February 9, 2010 at 11:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jamesbordonaro (James Bordonaro) says...

Since checking the thread last night I've noticed that several commentators have discussed Sen. Chris Dodd. It might interest those posters to review my prior commentary as a former campaign volunteer calling for his resignation on the national blog Everyday Citizen. Here's the link: http://www.everydaycitizen.com/2010/0...

February 9, 2010 at 11:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

Mary Landreau got elected the first time by only 2,000 votes and the election was contested as buses were hauling people to the polls and paying them for voting and it was reported that some people voted several times. an investigation through out the star witness because he had a drug felony arrest. It took a 100 million dollars to buy her vote for health care and this makes me sick. Will Rogers said, "An honest politican is one that stays bought after you buy him."

February 10, 2010 at 12:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

James that was a great article on Chris Dodd and Barney Frank--Now your talking my language and I remember now that I talked you one day and shook your hand. Your a young man with a political future and I encourage you to help in efforts to audit the fed. I'm an old guy and I'm over the hill, but I don't mind that because when your over the hill, you start picking up speed and I don't mean that drug stuff.

February 10, 2010 at 12:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Easy money loans to people who couldn't afford the houses they were buying is a big part of what got us into this financial mess. Easy money loans to people for small businesses could have the same effect. How many small businesses fail and how many loans will be defaulted on when they do. What do you think about that?

Since the people who busted out A.C.O.R.N. were breaking the law, do you think that makes A.C.O.R.N. innocent? If A.C.O.R.N. is indeed corrupt, should they get federal funding?

February 10, 2010 at 8:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reddog (K. B. Thomas Jr.) says...

On a more positive note, one third of all homes in Emporia are owned free and clear. Concerning the free market, Babe Ruth was asked if he could justify making more money than the President of the United States [Herbert Hoover] and the Babe replied, "I had a better year."

February 10, 2010 at 10:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Anybody?

February 10, 2010 at 10:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )