tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post6016959304721411687..comments2024-03-26T06:17:49.527-07:00Comments on Had Enough Therapy?: Trump or Kasich?Stuart Schneidermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12784043736879991769noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-89028558911078647152015-09-02T09:58:30.648-07:002015-09-02T09:58:30.648-07:00IAC, I lucked out, never saw any sign of them, but...IAC, I lucked out, never saw any sign of them, but found this poor justification by a black lives organizer saying it was a playful chant and the police officer leading the protestors laughed along and said "I like bacon too."<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLcFBrQUsHI<br />http://twitchy.com/2015/08/29/blackfair-protesters-stage-die-in-on-highway-block-route-to-minnesota-state-fair/<br /><br />The interviewee's name was Trahern Crews a Green party candidate for the St Paul city council. Somehow I think he's going to have trouble getting elected with such dull thinking.<br />https://www.facebook.com/CrewsForWard1<br /><br />Apparently our DFL Governor Dayton called the BLM statefair protest "Inappropriate" so they moved to the governor's mansion to learn new chants.<br /><br />It does seem like Black-lives-matters needs to stay focused and try not to be so "playful" when they're talking about violent death. <br /><br />Meanwhile another day, another police shooting, this one in Texas with video showing the black suspect raising his hands in the air just before he's shot.<br />http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/09/01/1417363/-Full-video-confirms-that-Texas-police-shot-a-surrendered-Gilbert-Flores-while-he-had-his-hands-up <br /><br />There's no clear evidence Michael Brown had his hands up before he was shot, leading to the "hands up, don't shoot" meme, but if we discover complying with police orders leads you to be shot, I think one of these days a 350lb black man is going to be shot 6 or 7 times and while he's "not dead yet", charge them with demon eyes and bash some heads of a pig or two. <br /><br />Crazy Horse was right about one thing, today is always a good day to die, as long as a few cowards hiding behind their guns die too.<br /><br />But I didn't mean all that, just being playful of course. And being a martyr is better, especially if you're drunk and your woman is going to leave you or whatever. Just make sure to delay things long enough so a video running from somewhere close.<br /><br />As George Orwell said "All lives matter equally, but some are more equal than others."Ares Olympushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726811306826601686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-2920023822267157832015-09-01T19:54:58.391-07:002015-09-01T19:54:58.391-07:00I would've liked Kasich, but he keeps trying t...I would've liked Kasich, but he keeps trying to say his 'Faith' makes him a proponent of his SJW\big gov't platform positions. <br /><br />I found it offensive, and a continuation of a confusion and mis-focused energy the Christian Church in America is guilty of.<br /><br />Preach the Gospel and save souls should be the focus. We shouldn't be making sure the government is paying for everyone's healthcare. I believe high taxes make people bitter and not want to give to others, so people aren't looking out for each other anymore. We NEED a smaller government.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-60502874087372009212015-08-31T17:29:47.174-07:002015-08-31T17:29:47.174-07:00Ares Olympus@August 30, 2015 at 4:38 PM:
While yo...Ares Olympus@August 30, 2015 at 4:38 PM:<br /><br />While you were at the Minnesota State Fair, did you see the "Black Lives Matter" scumbags saying "Pigs in a blanket, fry 'em like bacon!"? In their protest, the next day, all chanted in the wake of the Goforth execution in Texas?<br /><br />That must've been interesting... It's their right, right? Okay. What do YOU think?Ignatius Acton Chesterton OCDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222603717128565302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-10067574285314938212015-08-31T17:08:00.259-07:002015-08-31T17:08:00.259-07:00Des Moines Register/Bloomberg Politics 8/23-26:
1...Des Moines Register/Bloomberg Politics 8/23-26:<br /><br />1. Trump: 23%<br />2. Carson: 18%<br />3. Cruz: 8%<br />...<br />8. Not Sure: 5%<br />...<br />13. Kasich: 2%<br /><br />Please remind me... why are we talking about Kasich? Because he's the viable, reasonable, sophisticated candidate?<br /><br />Rick Perry... such a winner with political darlings: #14 with 1%. And Bobby Jindal, he's so awesome, he's the answer to all Republican problems at #12 (ahead of Kasich) at 2%. <br /><br />Give me a break. Bruni makes the case for nonsense. He probably thinks Pataki should get the nod. What a joke. <br /><br />And Ross Douthat has it exactly right... as always. (no sarcasm) it is unhealthy. All of it.<br /><br />Why aren't we talking about Carson?Ignatius Acton Chesterton OCDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222603717128565302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-6622163609340780142015-08-31T17:06:24.696-07:002015-08-31T17:06:24.696-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ignatius Acton Chesterton OCDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222603717128565302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-78340396599072379752015-08-31T15:49:07.960-07:002015-08-31T15:49:07.960-07:00And by the way, people actually bought that crap K...And by the way, people actually bought that crap Kasich was hauling out at the debate about "true Christian principles" which call for helping the downtrodden?<br /><br />Funny. <br /><br />All those many years in the House of Representatives and on his Fox Show, never heard a peep out of him about his "Christianity".<br /><br />Talk about a reach to defend going along with Obummer. <br /><br />Gotta' hand it to a professional politician though, when they do what they do best. Bullshit with conviction and panache.Scullmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-79700910324605129482015-08-31T15:31:51.955-07:002015-08-31T15:31:51.955-07:00One thing that I absolutely do know for sure, is t...One thing that I absolutely do know for sure, is that I don't need the ruminations of Frank Bruni, the quintesssential Upper-West Side screaming lib, to help me sort out which Republican has the best chance in 2016.<br /><br />Scullmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-84791404072208968062015-08-31T13:53:30.280-07:002015-08-31T13:53:30.280-07:00Which does not mean he's wrong. A while back h...Which does not mean he's wrong. A while back he did write a paean to Fox News... And why don't you tell us your choice for the best Republican candidate.Stuart Schneidermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12784043736879991769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-23550267245235030842015-08-31T13:48:41.463-07:002015-08-31T13:48:41.463-07:00Right.
Like Frank Bruni of the NYTimes could give...Right.<br /><br />Like Frank Bruni of the NYTimes could give a crap about the Republican's best chance for the White House.<br /><br />What's next, his paean to Ronald Reagan?<br /><br />Scullmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-35157147325567744512015-08-30T16:38:24.498-07:002015-08-30T16:38:24.498-07:00I attended the Minnesota State Fair today, and did...I attended the Minnesota State Fair today, and did my widest political rounds I could. <br /><br />Some Democrats were excited about Bernie, others Hillary supprters angry over her email scandal, and no one had no idea who Lessig was. (p.s. Lessig is trying to raise $1 million by labor day to run as a single-issue candidate for campaign finance reform.) I did hear positive opinions from a Hillary supporter towards Lincoln Chafee for when her campaign finally sours. Joe Biden was judged as a loose cannon who couldn't control expressing himself in ways that are embaressing to polite people.<br /><br />https://lessigforpresident.com/<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw2z9lV3W1g TED 2013: Lawrence Lessig: We the People, and the Republic we must reclaim<br /><br />Opinions around the Independence Party saw Trump as exposing the xenophobic white vote of the republican party, and general consensus his 1900 mile long wall idea was a big waste of money. One party insider also felt sure Trump is going to eventually get himself evicted from the Republic Party and try running as an independent where his one-man show will run out of steam, and he'll happily take his marbles home and go back to being a billionaire brand for fun and profit.<br /><br />At the Libertarian booth at least one wasn't excited by Trump's wall, although I tried really hard to sell the case. Libertarians just are not afraid enough. And perhaps the problem is Minnesota is cold, and our Canadian Border brings in polite canadian tourists, and no one seems to worry about the northern hordes of ice warriors, despite the obvious fact that winter is coming. <br /><br />Here, people from all political backgrounds are more concerned about the zebra mussel invasion into the great lakes, and the flying Asian Carp going up the Mississippi river. The libertarians here are not even worried about Obama's EPA CO2 reduction mandates, despite the fact that a large fraction of our electrical power still comes from coal.<br /><br />From the Republicans, mostly they seemed to like Trump in the race, and yet no one took him seriously either. One guy opined that the serious candidates are better off hanging low in the national news, saving their money for the real primaries coming, and waiting for Trump to collapse. I asked who was serious, and he suggested Jeb or Walker. No one mentioned Kasich, but maybe that's because he's wisely hanging even lower?<br /><br />I missed out talking to my favorite Constitution Party guy, but really they're just republicans who are pissed off that the republicans haven't tried hard enough to outlaw abortion.<br /><br />Lastly, strangely, no one really seemed worried about the economy. One discussion mentioned the possibility a global slowdown would reduce oil prices further, and we agreed this would threaten the hundreds of billions of dollars borrowed for our expanded shale oil production that require $80/bbl to break even, with no sign they're going to get that any time soon. But that's just capitalism, so not a political issue, and the collapse of U.S. oil production isn't something the government should be worried about.<br /><br />Anyway, my bet is Minnesota will be boring and support the Democratic candidate, no matter who wins endorsement, and if Sanders wins it, Minnesota might remember back to 1984 when Mondale only won Minnesota's delegates. Perhaps Sanders will win Vermont and Minnesota, and we'll feel smug picking the losing side.<br /><br />I'll keep trying to seed discussion on seceding, but I see its going to be a long slog. I hope Trump's wall technology can be perfected by the time we'll really need it.<br /><br />Most sincerely I confess I might have to caucus with the Democrats next year, to help Sanders win the Democratic nomination. The Independence Party lost its major party status in 2013 elections, and so I'd rather have a bit more excitement, although not as much as the republicans might provide.Ares Olympushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726811306826601686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078379512095504946.post-61143423625948365612015-08-30T11:45:45.721-07:002015-08-30T11:45:45.721-07:00The GOP leadership, such as it is, is seen to be. ...The GOP leadership, such as it is, is seen to be. or often considered as, out of touch with the base--those of conservative bent, not in DC and outside the big cities. Trump is giving voice to some of their concerns.Sam L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00996809377798862214noreply@blogger.com