tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post117358929943503286..comments2023-11-05T03:20:46.695-05:00Comments on The Ostroy Report: Newt and Rudy’s Skeletons Could Fill Ten Closets (and BTW...Hannity Still Running Scared From Ostroy)The Ostroy Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04955421147082736335noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1174433787592359142007-03-20T20:36:00.000-04:002007-03-20T20:36:00.000-04:00Libertarian BS again?? YawnLibertarian BS again?? YawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1174399265321337872007-03-20T11:01:00.000-04:002007-03-20T11:01:00.000-04:00There have been mudslides, fires, and storms in Ca...There have been mudslides, fires, and storms in California Haven't you heard? It's true Californians handle their emergencies more efficiently than some states, but n'er the less they needed emergency funds to recover. It's getting to be a joke the way the Republicans'/Libertarians' defense for their misdeeds is to criticize the Dems. THe respond like schoolyard kids when caught.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1174370988233121212007-03-20T03:09:00.000-04:002007-03-20T03:09:00.000-04:00some of the most recent emergency funds are going ...some of the most recent emergency funds are going to citrus farmers in California. Looks like more of Nancy Pelosi's constituents are getting pay back. Can anyone say Culture Of Corruption? It doesn't only exist on the GOP side of the isle. <BR/><BR/>Want Change?? vote libertarian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1174355481879816852007-03-19T22:51:00.000-04:002007-03-19T22:51:00.000-04:00And the war WAS a pack of lies....unmanned aerial ...And the war WAS a pack of lies....unmanned aerial vehicles, mushroom clouds, 45 mins before an attack, aluminum tubes for centrifuges, forged Niger documents....all a pack of lies, only dupes and idiots don't understand that.Patti and Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675539902520517271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1174355339701820992007-03-19T22:48:00.000-04:002007-03-19T22:48:00.000-04:0010:41.You know why. The dems don't want to harm th...10:41.You know why. The dems don't want to harm the troops there. Anyways, it wouldn't work. This criminal would use funds in the Military budget meant for other purpose to fund the war. Where is the 9 Billion that has gone missing...is that being used ??<BR/>I don't think we can extract the troops with Bush/Cheney in power. They need to be impeached to end this disastrous war.Patti and Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675539902520517271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1174315274026989812007-03-19T11:41:00.000-04:002007-03-19T11:41:00.000-04:00This thread is still the latest? What's going on ...This thread is still the latest? What's going on Ostroy? Got writer's cramp? Why hasn't the Democratically controlled branch of government cut funding for a war that was "based on lies" ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1174167614901675232007-03-17T18:40:00.000-04:002007-03-17T18:40:00.000-04:00If you think Bush is a war-monger wait till Gingri...If you think Bush is a war-monger wait till Gingrich gets in. He wants and craves a World war.<BR/><BR/>If you want corruption then Giuliani is the man. He will make the Bush administration look like kiddie college, by the time his mob ridden corruption comes to light.<BR/><BR/>www.lydiacornell.com<BR/><BR/>www.lydiacornell.comLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779407369074779488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1174012500990640712007-03-15T23:35:00.000-04:002007-03-15T23:35:00.000-04:00If you want to know how state "good 'ole boy" gove...If you want to know how state "good 'ole boy" govenment works look at Bush and his cronies. Forunately for us it's the federal government and the the corruption can often be exposed, finally. But look how much they got away with and probably more that we yet don't know. State government doesn't have that kind of public visibility. Not only that, since the state community is so small you learn to "go along to get along" or suffer the consequences. You begin to try to get into the "good 'ole boy" circle even if it compromises <BR/>your ethics. I"m not 10:28.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173992917279904182007-03-15T18:08:00.000-04:002007-03-15T18:08:00.000-04:00My experience (I'm not 10:28 am) between WA and UT...My experience (I'm not 10:28 am) between WA and UT has been very negative. UT, where I have to live now because of family obligations, is the most GOP state in the union. There is right to work (read right to fire) attitudes in the public and private sector. There is a state income tax. WA doesn't have state income tax. There is more poverty, prescription drug abuse and gang activity. There are more legal and illegal latinos and ICE round-ups in UT.<BR/>The theocracy (read Mormon church) has a strangle hold on the drinking laws. Even the governor, who is a Mormon, wants the liquor laws lightened to help attract more businesses. I doubt it will help much since lots of people don't want to live here because of the LDS church and ultra republican attitude. The state's new logo is Life Elevated...Yeah, right.<BR/>Let's face it-unless you ski and hang out in Moab or Park City-Utah is a narrow, scary, boring place to live and work. When I was working outside the home, I never felt safe in working- like I was going to be fired for any little thing. Believe me that has a punitive effect on the day and someone's performance.<BR/>The moral of the story is...We can hardly wait to get back to liberal living! PS we will never vote GOP after living here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173988684161855352007-03-15T16:58:00.000-04:002007-03-15T16:58:00.000-04:00what state? I don't believe you.what state? I don't believe you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173968883279154822007-03-15T11:28:00.000-04:002007-03-15T11:28:00.000-04:00To 11:43. I moved from a liberal state to an ultr...To 11:43. I moved from a liberal state to an ultra conservative state and I am now scared to death of "states' rights." Here, the law and its enforcement are run by the "good ole boy" network that trumps state and national law. The government is run by "those with the power" and your treatment is determined, many times by gender or race, but almost always by "who you know." I don't even consider contacting senators or representatives because I don't want to be seen as on the "wrong side." The only answer is a national government that trumps state govrnment and thus enforces our Constitutional rights no matter where we live in the country. I of course I mean a federal government with the checks and balances that protect us all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173961459416427782007-03-15T09:24:00.000-04:002007-03-15T09:24:00.000-04:0011:43 Repub does the usual smoke screen....make eq...11:43 Repub does the usual smoke screen....make equivalent that which is NOT. He says "Both sides are looking to control the masses, neither care about the people. What's the best way to control the masses? The answer is to manager their healthcare".<BR/>This admin. has blown up the "war on terror" to be an all consuming rant...."Be afraid!! Only WE can protect you".We must lose our constitutional rights because of this war.This is their method ,and it applies to pathetic, frightened,un-thinking,rubber stamp "authoritarians" like 11:43.There are HUGE differences between the RNC and the liberals...and Americans are finally seeing this truth. That really scares dupes...that is why they scream "Terrorist appeaser,and Bash-America-first" whenever this tyrannical and incompetent RNC admin. is criticized.Patti and Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675539902520517271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173934124629779092007-03-15T01:48:00.000-04:002007-03-15T01:48:00.000-04:00Seems like we've seen how good it is under a conse...Seems like we've seen how good it is under a conservative republican administration. Lost your job, yet? Lost your health insurance, yet? Gotten behind on the second subprime mortgage,yet? Been squeezed because of variable interest rates? Been in the military and had your benefits slashed or your VA benefits dry up?<BR/>Go get yourself shot up young'un and then pay for your own rehab and pay the govt back for the time you didn't finish on your tour of duty. And then have Rudy Guilliani's law office represent CITGO from Venezuela.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173930225830806942007-03-15T00:43:00.000-04:002007-03-15T00:43:00.000-04:00The fact is real conservatives believe in LIMITED ...The fact is real conservatives believe in LIMITED government. No government health care. The federal government should have powers explicitly enumerated in the constitution, and the rest is delegated to the states. Senators should represent state's rights, and House members should represent the people. Taxes should be limited and based on consumption, not income. Our borders should be protected, the NEA should be disolved.<BR/><BR/>Neither 'side' of the isle is good. Both sides are looking to control the masses, neither care about the people. What's the best way to control the masses? The answer is to manager their healthcare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173921415810686232007-03-14T22:16:00.000-04:002007-03-14T22:16:00.000-04:00The 13th post? Sarcasm? Don't see it.But have to ...The 13th post? Sarcasm? Don't see it.<BR/><BR/>But have to agree - Republicans act like vampires seeing a cross when it comes to the facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173916757000070952007-03-14T20:59:00.000-04:002007-03-14T20:59:00.000-04:00To 1:29 The sentence you refer to was in the remar...To 1:29 The sentence you refer to was in the remarks in 11:09 and it was a sarcastic remark. Reread it and you'll see.<BR/><BR/>As for the Walter Reed remarks blaming the disgrace on government control? Why can't the Republicans take the responsiblity to get the facts straight before forming an opinion? .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173907785814243962007-03-14T18:29:00.000-04:002007-03-14T18:29:00.000-04:00The company that was awarded the Walter Reed Hospi...The company that was awarded the Walter Reed Hospital contract is IAP World Services led by former Halliburton/KBR COO, Neffgen and another named Swindle. The contract is for five years and 120 million dollars and was awarded by the Army.<BR/><BR/>Apparently this was a Rumsfeld sanctioned move by the Army. Now, Reed's a mess as is the rest of the VA system of care.<BR/><BR/>Want some more GOP "care" for you and your health? Oh, that's right, they don't believe in medical insurance for the working poor or for anyone that doesn't have it like the self-employed.<BR/><BR/>Yup, the GOP REALLY has your interests at heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173906481340848222007-03-14T18:08:00.000-04:002007-03-14T18:08:00.000-04:00Walter Reed is indeed a government entity. HOWEVE...Walter Reed is indeed a government entity. HOWEVER, many of the services have been contracted out to a privately held company the last few years on the order of the Army. Hence, some of the firings and retirements of top army leaders and the deplorable conditions. The staff, for example, has been reduced from 300 to 60. <BR/><BR/>By the way, the company is run by another former Halliburton crony! <BR/><BR/><BR/>So while the previous post has partial truth...it isn't the whole truth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173903552014653752007-03-14T17:19:00.000-04:002007-03-14T17:19:00.000-04:00Walter Reed Hospital is government run. It's more...Walter Reed Hospital is government run. It's more or an example of government run (socialized/universal) healthcare.<BR/><BR/>http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/<BR/><BR/>welcome to our futureAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173893340016241932007-03-14T14:29:00.000-04:002007-03-14T14:29:00.000-04:00A 9:50 post said that conservatives want to make p...A 9:50 post said that conservatives want to make progress through the privatization of social security, salary negotiations, school vouchers. etc.<BR/><BR/>All we have to say to that is ...<BR/><BR/>WALTER REED HOSPITAL!<BR/><BR/>Now there's a fine example of privatization! More money for the corporation and much less for the patients! What a deal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173888359619321352007-03-14T13:05:00.000-04:002007-03-14T13:05:00.000-04:00Anon 9:46....The Iraq Liberation Act did NOT call ...Anon 9:46....The Iraq Liberation Act did NOT call for invasion or naked aggression to accomplish the goal of assisting the Iraquis in getting rid of their (THEIR) dictator.It allocated funds to permit internal dissent. We did this on the cold war against the USSR..and if you remember, in Romania the dictator Ceausescu was hung by his own people, and we did not invade. In Serbia Milosevich was turned over to the world Court by the Serbs and we did not invade Serbia. Clinton, Wes Clark and NATO threw the Serbs out of Kosovo to prevent mass evictions and war crimes...without losing a single troop.<BR/> With regards to Sandy Berger, where did you get that quote. The documents were COPIES....thy were not originals and the 9/11 Commission had already seen them. bI have never read that Berger purposely destroyed those documents.State your source please.Patti and Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675539902520517271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173880003529001532007-03-14T10:46:00.000-04:002007-03-14T10:46:00.000-04:00I want to believe Bush lied and the Iraq invasion ...I want to believe Bush lied and the Iraq invasion was a conspiracy, but can someone please explain the following without calling me a nazi, neocon, koolaid drinker, stupid, or any other stereotype/character-defaming name typically reserved for people who question the integrity of DNC and RNC leadership?<BR/><BR/><BR/>The Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-338) [1] (codified in a note to 22 USCS § 2151) is a United States Congressional statement of policy calling for regime change in Iraq. US President Bill Clinton signed the bill into law on October 31, 1998.<BR/><BR/><B>How does this fit into the "Bush-Iraq Conspiracy" ??</B><BR/><BR/>March 2005: Sandy Berger pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in federal court. Berger, who served as President Clinton's national security adviser, is acknowledging that <B>it wasn't an honest mistake and that he intentionally took and destroyed copies of classified documents from the National Archives and cut them up with scissors.</B><BR/><BR/><B>what was Sandy Berger hiding??</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173845318452804492007-03-14T01:08:00.000-04:002007-03-14T01:08:00.000-04:00The M.O. of the Republican Party is to smear, defi...<I>The M.O. of the Republican Party is to smear, defile and lie about their opponent's character.</I><BR/><BR/>You're right--all Republicans engage in ad hominem attacks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173831526009630132007-03-13T21:18:00.000-04:002007-03-13T21:18:00.000-04:00To 6:19 "Critiquing someone's actions is one thin...To 6:19 "Critiquing someone's actions is one thing, ad hominems is another." From your mouth to Republican's ears. <BR/><BR/>The M.O. of the Republican Party is to smear, defile and lie about their opponent's character. I'm surprised you haven't noticed. And, one tremendous difference between the Democratic defenses and the Republican attacks is that the Democrats criticize the thinking/reasoning processes, not what their wives do for a living, for example, or the hunting suits a candidate is wearing. They certainly don't call everyone who disagrees a traitor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-1173824388899023042007-03-13T19:19:00.000-04:002007-03-13T19:19:00.000-04:001:36 No one is spamming conservative blogs. Well, ...<I>1:36 No one is spamming conservative blogs. </I><BR/><BR/>Well, since I, along with at least 5 other conservative bloggers had this link mailed to me, maybe "spammed" could be replaced with "e-mailing links".<BR/><BR/>Is that better?<BR/><BR/><I>Conservatives are so locked into their mind-set they can't even imagine what the other point of view could be.</I><BR/><BR/>Is that supposed to be a reality-based view? I think knuckle-draggers like your conservative "all liberals are stupid" troll are morons for painting everyone who espouses a political ideology with such a broad brush. I don't do it, and only a narrow(or small, or closed)-minded person would ever do so.<BR/><BR/>There are a few blogs where the same few commenters carry on the debate over is more evil--liberals or conservatives--day in and day out, and quite frankly it's tiresome and childish. <BR/><BR/>Critiquing someone's actions is one thing, ad hominems is another.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com