tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post5404666131760533807..comments2024-03-28T15:24:53.579-04:00Comments on Rational Nation USA: A Recent Gallup Survey Shows America Is Becoming Less Conservative...Les Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-70330577739756506332015-05-28T13:58:44.039-04:002015-05-28T13:58:44.039-04:00I agree with dmarks that a Hillary presidency woul...I agree with dmarks that a Hillary presidency would likely be very similar to the Obama presidency, given that they are both center Right Democrats. The pendulum would not move much, if at all. From center Right to center Right.<br /><br />With Trump it would swing further to the Right. Is dmarks referring to Leftist ideas held by Trump? He might <a href="http://www.libertyjuice.com/2011/02/16/numbers-dont-lie-is-donald-trump-conservative-or-liberal/" rel="nofollow">be lying</a> about being "pro life" and being opposed to "gay marriage". Worse yet, The Donald has said "we must have universal health care". So he might be for getting rid of Obamacare... And replacing it with single payer?Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-21337411211166445342015-05-26T15:24:36.122-04:002015-05-26T15:24:36.122-04:00Excuse me, the commenter was Rusty. I was so expec...Excuse me, the commenter was Rusty. I was so expecting it to be Will that my eyes deceived me into seeing "Will" instead of "Rusty". But that Rusty is the liar is no surprise, given the fact that he hates poor people even more. My apologies to Will. Even though he has made the same "teat" accusation against me in the past... He did not do so in the his conversation.Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-61983276644701097302015-05-26T15:17:33.839-04:002015-05-26T15:17:33.839-04:00I suspected before posting my comment that someone...I suspected before posting my comment that someone would respond as Will did, stating as fact information he has no access to (details about my personal life I have never shared). It's pure ad hominem (as well as hate for people based on their financial status). <br /><br />Because Will hates the "takers" he assumes I am one (and he is absolutely sure of this despite there bring no evidence at all). It's an ugly classest attitude exhibited by many libertarians (although it seems Les is moving away from this, which is good).<br /><br />Actually I heard about the "Obamaphones" on the news (probably MSNBC). It was pointed out that this program existed under bush, so Republicans using the issue of free phones to attack Obama is just another example of their hypocrisy.<br /><br />And Will's response is another example of the ugly class hatred that exists on the right.Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-87049236584897796932015-05-25T23:32:48.216-04:002015-05-25T23:32:48.216-04:00If anyone knows about free stuff from the governme...<br /> If anyone knows about free stuff from the government it is Mr.Sanders...he's been sucking on the public teat most of his life.Rusty Shackelfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14232914458379098036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-35893966739873749962015-05-25T16:16:17.921-04:002015-05-25T16:16:17.921-04:00If Hillary won, the Presidential pendulum would sw...If Hillary won, the Presidential pendulum would swing from left to left... which is, not at all. <br /><br />If Bernie won, it would swing from left to deeper left.<br /><br />If Trump won, the pendulum would bounce around like Daffy Duck. (No, Jersey... i don't think it is likely to happen)dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-5909375591570776432015-05-25T16:06:37.788-04:002015-05-25T16:06:37.788-04:00Sanders, YOU are one of the most inflexible, incor...Sanders, YOU are one of the most inflexible, incorrigible, and unrelenting people I have ever had the displeasure to run across. Frankly I have tired of it. Keep chewing but you'll be waiting a long, long while for a response.<br /><br />Oy Vey...Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-83799769372834205242015-05-25T15:35:01.345-04:002015-05-25T15:35:01.345-04:00RN: The oligarchs and plutocrats are holding all t...<i>RN: The oligarchs and plutocrats are holding all the cards.</i><br /><br />We're on our way to the Libertarian paradise! Ayn Rand would be smiling in hell right now if she were a little more flexible in how she thought the oligarchs should attain complete power.Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-15115849825671149612015-05-25T14:46:59.062-04:002015-05-25T14:46:59.062-04:00Right now the pendulum is swinging from the far Ri...Right now the pendulum is swinging from the far Right to the center Right (exactly where RN says he wants it to stop). With any luck it will continue swinging to the Left and Bernie Sanders will be elected POTUS.Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-7779708435902454122015-05-24T23:58:51.450-04:002015-05-24T23:58:51.450-04:00This is true dmarks. But no more so than when it ...This is true dmarks. But no more so than when it swings too far to the right. Which at present is where it is headed.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-23202510311571833592015-05-24T23:53:59.062-04:002015-05-24T23:53:59.062-04:00Complete agreement Jerry. The oligarchs and plutoc...Complete agreement Jerry. The oligarchs and plutocrats are holding all the cards.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-25868606892010729682015-05-24T22:27:58.137-04:002015-05-24T22:27:58.137-04:00It is winner take all and no compromise because th...It is winner take all and no compromise because that is the way the people funding elections want it. Nothing will improve until campaign finance is reformed. Campaign finance reform is very unlikely because reform must come from congress and congress people are cemented to the current system. There is no incentive for them to change. They would lose their jobs.Jerry Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870618647449723147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-32179176616340779252015-05-24T22:24:05.477-04:002015-05-24T22:24:05.477-04:00RN: And don't be surprised if when... if.. .it...RN: And don't be surprised if when... if.. .it swings too far to the left, you have left-wingers making you grit your teeth as much as Cruz.<br />dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-25641729999797169832015-05-24T22:19:08.570-04:002015-05-24T22:19:08.570-04:00Yes (O)CT(O)PUS conservatives, liberals, and liber...Yes (O)CT(O)PUS conservatives, liberals, and libertarians ought to be able to work together to reform our corrupt system where there is agreement. Unfortunately it seems for too many it is winner take all and take no prisoners. Unless and until such time as this changes do you see it happening? <br /><br />Sure there are many that can find common common ground on boards such as this, but in the real world, not so much. Call me a cynic but that's how I see it. Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-64954521694235443792015-05-24T21:54:04.323-04:002015-05-24T21:54:04.323-04:00Yes Captain, my head hurts as well.Yes Captain, my head hurts as well.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-48104522178723720372015-05-24T21:52:11.778-04:002015-05-24T21:52:11.778-04:00If the historical swing to and fro continues as it...If the historical swing to and fro continues as it has thus far I believe we are looking at a swing. With any luck it will stop near the center or ever so slightly right or ever so slightly left. It is unlikely but if it did maybe the country would regain a measure of itslost sanity.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-51876073861923764532015-05-24T11:20:25.475-04:002015-05-24T11:20:25.475-04:00The free phone program began before Obama. And you...The free phone program began before Obama. And you only get a basic cell, not a smartphone.Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-88850521018636068012015-05-24T09:51:02.669-04:002015-05-24T09:51:02.669-04:00I certainly agree that simplification is a primary...I certainly agree that simplification is a primary tool of those who mine statistics and marshal facts for ammunition. Are we just looking at a pendulum swinging here? Maybe it's too early to know, but in any even I wish the damned pendulum wouldn't keep hitting us on the head as it swings from left to right to left. . .Capt. Fogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03093968390001879062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-52122856151347724002015-05-23T23:08:06.246-04:002015-05-23T23:08:06.246-04:00Yeah, one of those free Obama cell phones. ;-)Yeah, one of those free Obama cell phones. ;-)Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-56193127720926962942015-05-23T20:39:53.695-04:002015-05-23T20:39:53.695-04:00Anyway, you have a phone with a keyboard, RN? Luck...Anyway, you have a phone with a keyboard, RN? Lucky you!dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-1798964724664156602015-05-23T20:27:17.192-04:002015-05-23T20:27:17.192-04:00So did I. I tried to vote for Bugsy Seagal but som...So did I. I tried to vote for Bugsy Seagal but somebody told me he got shot.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-28565510904921555092015-05-23T19:43:03.567-04:002015-05-23T19:43:03.567-04:00I voted for "Bug D" back when he ran for...I voted for "Bug D" back when he ran for Alderman. Good old A. Bugliosi Dimatteo... his nickname stuck in the 19th Ward election due to his bulging eyes. He promised a chicken in every pot, a change and a hope, and to fight City Hall. dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-33731669581796573012015-05-23T19:38:21.396-04:002015-05-23T19:38:21.396-04:00I voted D, R, and L in the last, mid-term election...I voted D, R, and L in the last, mid-term election.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-88207199289514902412015-05-23T18:30:06.158-04:002015-05-23T18:30:06.158-04:00Must have known what you were gonna write in advan...Must have known what you were gonna write in advance Dervish. :-)<br /><br />Don't bother replying, it won't get published.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-40548731060832667182015-05-23T18:24:57.228-04:002015-05-23T18:24:57.228-04:00Big D as in democratic wise ass.
The u is adjacen...Big D as in democratic wise ass.<br /><br />The u is adjacent to the i on my small smart phone keypad. I have fat <br />fingers syndrome' as do many<br /><br />But if you are enamored with bugs that's fine.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-8152708470156076892015-05-23T17:45:41.171-04:002015-05-23T17:45:41.171-04:00I've never voted for the "Bug D", bu...I've never voted for the "Bug D", but then I've never seen his name on the ballot. Nobody named "Bug" with a last name beginning with "d"... Or is Bug's last name just "D"?Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.com