Comments on: Throw the Bums Out! An End to Party Politics [UPDATED] http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/ Sun, 27 May 2012 07:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: I'm a Linda too http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239674 I'm a Linda too Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:15:08 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239674 She is smarter than those who are scared of her power and try to belittle her or mock her- of course. She won Alaska and had the highest aproval because she was a Reformer. Known for her strong independence. But when she was tapped as a national Republican, the Democrats turned on her, because now everythig is political. She is only smarter and accomplished more than when she was elected 4 years ago. They all just new it catpulted her to higher status and as a Republican, not a Democrat. If she was an Independent, they still would have done that, because she now appears as a threat. And that she is, a threat to this status quo. :) She is smarter than those who are scared of her power and try to belittle her or mock her- of course.

She won Alaska and had the highest aproval because she was a Reformer. Known for her strong independence. But when she was tapped as a national Republican, the Democrats turned on her, because now everythig is political.

She is only smarter and accomplished more than when she was elected 4 years ago. They all just new it catpulted her to higher status and as a Republican, not a Democrat. If she was an Independent, they still would have done that, because she now appears as a threat.

And that she is, a threat to this status quo. :)

]]> By: I'm a Linda too http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239669 I'm a Linda too Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:09:38 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239669 I think it's very telling that Quinipiac has Obama down to 50pct aproval. I think it’s very telling that Quinipiac has Obama down to 50pct aproval.

]]> By: I'm a Linda too http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239615 I'm a Linda too Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:42:39 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239615 Very good post Ani. I'm wichu'. Very good post Ani. I’m wichu’.

]]> By: Ani http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239575 Ani Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:42:30 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239575 All we are asking for is the transparency we were promised -- and we are now shamed for wanting or expecting it. This truly is unbelievable. After eight years of Bush/Cheney this really does feel like more of the same. All we are asking for is the transparency we were promised — and we are now shamed for wanting or expecting it. This truly is unbelievable. After eight years of Bush/Cheney this really does feel like more of the same.

]]> By: stodgie http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239455 stodgie Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:42:11 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239455 oowawa, to try and drag sarah around to arouse people isn't going to work out all that well for the dims. those who hate sarah already do and the rest don't want to hear from the dims now or in the future. i haven't looked at the numbers of those the amount of viewers for msnbc these days but i cannot imagine it has improved or ever will. and writing to msnbc is an exercise in futility. however it can make one feel better. i actually used to write pelosi. how silly of me huh? oowawa, to try and drag sarah around to arouse people isn’t going to work out all that well for the dims. those who hate sarah already do and the rest don’t want to hear from the dims now or in the future. i haven’t looked at the numbers of those the amount of viewers for msnbc these days but i cannot imagine it has improved or ever will.

and writing to msnbc is an exercise in futility. however it can make one feel better. i actually used to write pelosi. how silly of me huh?

]]> By: mountainaires http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239446 mountainaires Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:54:07 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239446 Amen to this article, and to your thoughts on it, Ani. I could not agree more. I've been shaken by the hypocrisy from the left on the very same issues that I was disgusted by the hypocrisy from the right: Honest, Transparent, Ethical Governance, and Constitutional policy. I respected Bruce Fein for his courage and integrity during the Bush administration--a Constitutional scholar and a conservative consistently calling out Republicans for their violations of the Constitution. I respected James Comey for having the courage and integrity to reject and resist blatant violations of the law by Bush/Ashcroft/Cheney. I respect individuals; not parties. I'll never again donate to any political party; I may, at some point, donate to an individual candidate who runs against either of the political parties which have run our Republic into the ground. Madison's Nightmare indeed. Perhaps <strong>Sarah Palin </strong>is smarter than they give credit for being; if she claims the <strong>INDEPENDENT</strong> mantle, with the trends going the way they are, she might surprise both political parties in 2012. I am not arguing for or against that scenario; I'm just sayin'. She's the only political person I can think of at this point, who has the name recognition and the support to make a run as an INDEPENDENT. Resigning as Governor of Alaska would be a good first step on such a campaign. She's no longer aligned with any party. Amen to this article, and to your thoughts on it, Ani. I could not agree more. I’ve been shaken by the hypocrisy from the left on the very same issues that I was disgusted by the hypocrisy from the right: Honest, Transparent, Ethical Governance, and Constitutional policy. I respected Bruce Fein for his courage and integrity during the Bush administration–a Constitutional scholar and a conservative consistently calling out Republicans for their violations of the Constitution. I respected James Comey for having the courage and integrity to reject and resist blatant violations of the law by Bush/Ashcroft/Cheney. I respect individuals; not parties. I’ll never again donate to any political party; I may, at some point, donate to an individual candidate who runs against either of the political parties which have run our Republic into the ground.

Madison’s Nightmare indeed.

Perhaps Sarah Palin is smarter than they give credit for being; if she claims the INDEPENDENT mantle, with the trends going the way they are, she might surprise both political parties in 2012.

I am not arguing for or against that scenario; I’m just sayin’. She’s the only political person I can think of at this point, who has the name recognition and the support to make a run as an INDEPENDENT. Resigning as Governor of Alaska would be a good first step on such a campaign. She’s no longer aligned with any party.

]]> By: WMCB http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239434 WMCB Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:59:46 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239434 If you want to know who obama's "medical commission" might be, take a look at this info on his Chicago doctor friends. http://www.hillaryis44.org/2009/08/06/obama-the-joker/#comment-259120 If you want to know who obama’s “medical commission” might be, take a look at this info on his Chicago doctor friends.

http://www.hillaryis44.org/2009/08/06/obama-the-joker/#comment-259120

]]> By: glennmcgahee http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239422 glennmcgahee Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:30:26 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239422 Yep, the system is rigged by ignoring us Independants in the Primaries. I too became an Independant last year afer 50 years of a straight Democrat voting. Now, I'm looking to support a third party candidate if only to break the "media's shirts vs. skins games". Thats all it is. I listened to NPR as Diane Reem and Sen. Boxer called the protestors at several Public Option Extravaganzas Republican Operatives who were also the "Teabaggers". How dare they. If people are pissed because they are pushing a plan that doesn't exist yet how can they expect us to act like sheep when all they've got is "Trust Me". I don't trust any of them right now. There is something to be said for checks and balances. Yep, the system is rigged by ignoring us Independants in the Primaries. I too became an Independant last year afer 50 years of a straight Democrat voting. Now, I’m looking to support a third party candidate if only to break the “media’s shirts vs. skins games”. Thats all it is. I listened to NPR as Diane Reem and Sen. Boxer called the protestors at several Public Option Extravaganzas Republican Operatives who were also the “Teabaggers”. How dare they. If people are pissed because they are pushing a plan that doesn’t exist yet how can they expect us to act like sheep when all they’ve got is “Trust Me”. I don’t trust any of them right now. There is something to be said for checks and balances.

]]> By: Onofre's arm http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239372 Onofre's arm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:01:53 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239372 That's the spirit! That’s the spirit!

]]> By: elise http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239365 elise Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:47:32 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239365 I can't really say I always understand humor, particularly the sarcastic or insulting variety. Most of my laughs are at myself so I guess I don't mind if you have a chuckle at my expense. I can’t really say I always understand humor, particularly the sarcastic or insulting variety. Most of my laughs are at myself so I guess I don’t mind if you have a chuckle at my expense.

]]> By: TeakWoodKite http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239347 TeakWoodKite Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:46:34 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239347 My same half is under some impression that the town meetings are having "people bussed in". It was difficult to get my point across with all the talking points being tossed my way. I am the first to admit that of late I have withdrawn from the details of "who did what" because the big picture is as "fishy" as the docks of Ketchikan, AK. The structure of power and influence is not up for consideration in this bill. Take the "commission" that determines "WHO gets what". Who are these people to be? Captains of Obama Industries, Inc or will they be people like Scout or WCMB who have been there and understand what needs doing? Ani, screw these parties. It won't matter if the ink used to sign the bill is drying blood. There WILL be the same people running the show. The US government will put forth a grand plan and contract out the service to the corporate sector, with no regulation or oversight to be seen. One of the first things they teach as a lifeguard is , if the "victim" is trashing about you need to let go rather than have them use you as a flotation device or worse hold you under. Over time the "government option" will be fiscally gutted to make up for us drowning in a sea of red ink. Great read Ani, thanks. My same half is under some impression that the town meetings are having “people bussed in”.

It was difficult to get my point across with all the talking points being tossed my way.

I am the first to admit that of late I have withdrawn from the details of “who did what” because the big picture is as “fishy” as the docks of Ketchikan, AK.

The structure of power and influence is not up for consideration in this bill. Take the “commission” that determines “WHO gets what”. Who are these people to be? Captains of Obama Industries, Inc or will they be people like Scout or WCMB who have been there and understand what needs doing?

Ani, screw these parties. It won’t matter if the ink used to sign the bill is drying blood. There WILL be the same people running the show. The US government will put forth a grand plan and contract out the service to the corporate sector, with no regulation or oversight to be seen. One of the first things they teach as a lifeguard is , if the “victim” is trashing about you need to let go rather than have them use you as a flotation device or worse hold you under.

Over time the “government option” will be fiscally gutted to make up for us drowning in a sea of red ink.
Great read Ani, thanks.

]]> By: Cindy http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239345 Cindy Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:31:51 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239345 Carol---WTF?? How in the hell can they even fabricate an idea that Sarah is racist? God, they are all really running scared.....Their emporer has no clothes.....and no brains, no good poll numbers, etc etc.... Carol—WTF?? How in the hell can they even fabricate an idea that Sarah is racist? God, they are all really running scared…..Their emporer has no clothes…..and no brains, no good poll numbers, etc etc….

]]> By: Onofre's arm http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239343 Onofre's arm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:29:35 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239343 And you are a perfect example of someone who was born without a funny bone. You should be glad that I didn't quote your "It's hard to free oneself of the indoctrination and brainwashing." line, and then ask you when you think you'll achieve that goal. But I didn't. Ha. Lighten up! Learn to laugh at yourself, there's much humor there. And you are a perfect example of someone who was born without a funny bone.

You should be glad that I didn’t quote your “It’s hard to free oneself of the indoctrination and brainwashing.” line, and then ask you when you think you’ll achieve that goal. But I didn’t. Ha.

Lighten up! Learn to laugh at yourself, there’s much humor there.

]]> By: Country First http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239339 Country First Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:16:02 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239339 nor did I, Ani, but there are still a lot of kool-aid drinkers surrounding me. nor did I, Ani, but there are still a lot of kool-aid drinkers surrounding me.

]]> By: Country First http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29590/throw-the-bums-out-an-end-to-party-politics/#comment-1239338 Country First Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:13:35 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29590#comment-1239338 ...independents can't vote in the primaries in my state. …independents can’t vote in the primaries in my state.

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