tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post7429137282502552492..comments2023-11-15T09:24:10.316-08:00Comments on The 25 Year Plan: The Democratic ResponseMichael K. Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07726807939923761538noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-55059118033497747672007-01-27T13:34:00.000-08:002007-01-27T13:34:00.000-08:00Well said... Going to snoop around a bit...
Miche...Well said... Going to snoop around a bit...<br /><br />Michele sent me ; have a great weekend !Just a trumpet playerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01392398536254080285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-31066398201919223502007-01-27T09:32:00.000-08:002007-01-27T09:32:00.000-08:00Mr.Althouse, I applaud you. I don't wax political ...Mr.Althouse, I applaud you. I don't wax political in my blog, but appreciate it when those who do, do so with such eloquence. <br /><br />Michele sent me this morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-3457461621025657222007-01-27T04:44:00.000-08:002007-01-27T04:44:00.000-08:00Mr. Althouse,
...very well said...bravo..
LuxieMr. Althouse,<br /><br />...very well said...bravo..<br /><br />LuxieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-73234623318493425102007-01-27T02:07:00.000-08:002007-01-27T02:07:00.000-08:00It sounds to me like Senator Webb is an intelligen...It sounds to me like Senator Webb is an intelligent and knowledgeable man with a good grasp of the reality of the situation.<br /><br />Michele sent mne back.Bobkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842625953465490864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-53402366836018807322007-01-26T21:58:00.000-08:002007-01-26T21:58:00.000-08:00I've just bought "Fiasco" by Thomas E. Ricks. And ...I've just bought "Fiasco" by Thomas E. Ricks. And after just 2 chapters, my eyes are opening wider to the merry dance that led Bush to invade Iraq, against all advise from saner, more experienced players than himself. Interesting article this, Mike, thanks for writing it.<br /><br />*waves* - here from Michelle!<br /><br />PS... good luck with your final semester.purplefuguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272465055994687963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-13296213707247971682007-01-26T21:29:00.000-08:002007-01-26T21:29:00.000-08:00Hi Mike. I'm so glad to see you've once again touc...Hi Mike. I'm so glad to see you've once again touched nerves and provoked thought with this wonderfully written piece.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-36426217768336406552007-01-26T20:54:00.000-08:002007-01-26T20:54:00.000-08:00With the war on Iraq, I feel like I'm stuck betwee...With the war on Iraq, I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. In some respects, I think that the ousting af Saddam was necessary. He had a lot of potential to cause greater harm, and I can't be sorry that he is gone. I can be sorry, however, for all the men and women who won;t come home to see their families. I married a Marine, and by the grace of God, he was not deployed or recalled. I don't know how I got so lucky, but I'm good with it. I cannot imagine losing my loved one for something that started out well-intentioned enough, but along the way just lost it's purpose/effect. <br /><br />Here from Michele's, with a lot to think about as I head to bed!Azgreeneyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401125056771682803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-63668036403009071552007-01-26T20:45:00.000-08:002007-01-26T20:45:00.000-08:00Webb came to our little one stoplight town when he...Webb came to our little one stoplight town when he was campaigning in October, so I got to see him and write about him. He's of that independent Scots Irish stock that so many are around here (Virginia). We were whooping and hollering in our house when he gave his rebuttal. Such a relief when you feel like you're finally being represented.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-25662819555108179752007-01-26T18:16:00.000-08:002007-01-26T18:16:00.000-08:00I'm not sure if you know this but the "Democratic ...I'm not sure if you know this but the "Democratic Powers That Be" had a statement prepared for Webb to deliver which he promptly threw away in favor of his own! My bosses friend is the head of the local dems so I get all the inside info! He has a hard job in this part of VA. This area is overflowing with bang-the-drum-stay-the-course republicans!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050558829902172756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-75302373952448909172007-01-26T17:04:00.000-08:002007-01-26T17:04:00.000-08:00ironically with Baghdad bathed in GSM and GPS it i...ironically with Baghdad bathed in GSM and GPS it is still difficult to really understand what is happening.<br /><br />The strategists coldly set a timetable for an invasion measured in days, balancing economics and media interest. <br /><br />We now see the ragged bloody consequence of implementation driven by oil and business agendas with politicos spinning whilst they look for bolt holes.rashbrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138427049001650099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-699164156025202272007-01-26T16:27:00.000-08:002007-01-26T16:27:00.000-08:00His actions don't meet the normal definition of tr...His actions don't meet the normal definition of treason which means that perhaps we need a new definition. Avoiding military service while at the same time getting jet pilot training at public expense was just the first act in a lifetime of using position to avoid responsibility while at the same time using his position to lap up as much gravy as possible. Cheney too, for that matter.<br /><br />Michele sent me to see you, Mike. Your counterargument to Sarch is great.utenzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988445461413550750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-9858237327042481712007-01-26T15:28:00.000-08:002007-01-26T15:28:00.000-08:00Hi Mike! I'm flustered because I said Thunper whe...Hi Mike! I'm flustered because I said Thunper when I should have said Mr Althouse. Think it's past my bedtime:)<br />Here from Michelle of course!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-73408852177530724732007-01-26T15:05:00.000-08:002007-01-26T15:05:00.000-08:00srp -
I am not saying that Webb's view or the Dem...srp -<br /><br />I am not saying that Webb's view or the Democratic Party's platform regarding the economy is the way to go. If what you're talking about is the traditional view of the "tax and spend" liberal, then I agree with you absolutely.<br /><br />I'm for smaller government generally and at all levels. I think taxes can and should be lower and that this is completely realistic if only our government would stop spending our money like it's not theirs. The amount of money government at all levels wastes is staggering - and the billions spent in Iraq are but one example.<br /><br />I'm issue driven. On the economy, my view of Webb's statement is neutral, however, when it come to Iraq - he is right on the mark - in my humble opinion.<br /><br />MikeMichael K. Althousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726807939923761538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-44203065746528550472007-01-26T14:16:00.000-08:002007-01-26T14:16:00.000-08:00I think I'll stay out of this one. I hate politics...I think I'll stay out of this one. I hate politics and I didn't actually watch the speech. Sounds like you feel strongly about it. <br /><br />What a great country we live in that we can speak our minds! <br /><br />Michele sent me here today. Hope you're having a great day!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377271954635491241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-69853638084096614482007-01-26T11:33:00.000-08:002007-01-26T11:33:00.000-08:00Michele sent me.
Webb is from my state, and I am c...Michele sent me.<br />Webb is from my state, and I am completely ashamed to say that.<br />Sorry, but I had a job and would probably be considered RICH by the Democrats. Over one third of my pay went to taxes... for what? Democrat Byrds bridges and roads in West Virginia, or to pay for welfare for people who drive better cars than I do. I made to much for my daughter to get financial aid for college but not enough to pay the college bill. And now they want to raise my taxes? What a pile of crap!srphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751987787364198318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-43715949083136866012007-01-26T02:06:00.000-08:002007-01-26T02:06:00.000-08:00Hi, Michele sent me. Being from UK, I didn't see t...Hi, Michele sent me. Being from UK, I didn't see the State Of the Union Address but I get the feeling from reading the post that the spin-doctors have been busy trying to make things look better than they are. We get the same here and quite frankly I'm sick of it. When is somebody going to tell the truth and take the blame for their F%#K ups. Both US & UK armies were steamrollered into this war for the sake of securing OIL reserves. Why don't the governments own up to this fact and try to play nice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-48576831948660342302007-01-26T01:33:00.000-08:002007-01-26T01:33:00.000-08:00Being from the UK, our Prime Minister took our cou...Being from the UK, our Prime Minister took our country into the war with the US. I know someone who is going to Iraq soon to fight. As you say, the cost has been staggering and look at the mess that has been made.<br /><br />I peronally think the worls is a far less stable and less safe place as a result.<br /><br />Here from Michele's.Bobkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842625953465490864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-83313673507165362232007-01-25T23:32:00.000-08:002007-01-25T23:32:00.000-08:00No matter if we stay longer or go quickly, Iraq is...No matter if we stay longer or go quickly, Iraq is going to be messed up. We don't have enough troops in Iraq now to "get the Job done" even if we knew how to get it done. I am sure our involvement in Iraq will last many more years than anyone think it will. Maybe we will do better next time, In Iran. <br /><br />(Oh, I hope that was a joke)A Army Of (Cl)Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08930894185761008708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-76642605274111752792007-01-25T23:18:00.000-08:002007-01-25T23:18:00.000-08:00Thank you Sarch. Although there are some areas in ...Thank you Sarch. Although there are some areas in which we might not agree, we can do so respectfully. Indeed, if everyone thought as I did, the world would be a boring (and slightly twisted) place.<br /><br />It's been said that one should never discuss politics and religion. I say that as long as it is a <i>discussion</i>, nothing should be off limits. I try never to be personally vested in a philosophy - that way I'm never offended. I simply state my case - that's all.<br /><br />MikeMichael K. Althousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726807939923761538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-66308097645384523702007-01-25T19:52:00.000-08:002007-01-25T19:52:00.000-08:00Oh, you know that I was half-kidding about not wat...Oh, you know that I was half-kidding about not watching the SOTU. I would like to have seen Nancy Pelosi, but I literally cannot stomach watching Bush speak.Panthergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701693312528047037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-51771614111262787402007-01-25T19:41:00.000-08:002007-01-25T19:41:00.000-08:00Here From Micheles,
Great post! I agreed with it ...Here From Micheles, <br />Great post! I agreed with it all. I'm not a registered Democrat, (Being born in MA I'm a commmited Independent) But I live in VA & I voted for Webb & was very proud of him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-24116015257060975072007-01-25T19:36:00.000-08:002007-01-25T19:36:00.000-08:00Mike your arguments are well made (as always). I ...Mike your arguments are well made (as always). I see that we disagree in some of our political views but without a doubt you are one of the most well-spoken and knowledgeable people I've met.<br /><br />My hat off to you Sir....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-40460990681658801142007-01-25T19:01:00.000-08:002007-01-25T19:01:00.000-08:00well written....... I also like your rebuttal to ...well written....... I also like your rebuttal to the comments here.awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-49427193662579398192007-01-25T09:37:00.000-08:002007-01-25T09:37:00.000-08:00Well written, as always, my dear. I've written on ...Well written, as always, my dear. I've written on the same subject both yesterday and today. There may be some things in there that you don't know/haven't read yet.Saur♥Krauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160101729455178399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-10295522181773584092007-01-25T09:03:00.000-08:002007-01-25T09:03:00.000-08:00Like I said at my blog, I'm not a Democrat (not a ...Like I said at my blog, I'm not a Democrat (not a Republican either - thank God!). But if I were a Democrat, I'd have been a proud Democrat watching Senator Webb!<br /><br />Good post, Mike!Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606102134446645462noreply@blogger.com