tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.comments2023-03-15T07:55:06.637-04:00Knowledge To Be CatapultedR.P. McMurphyDBBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06032260941685404501noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-70477234211055229112009-10-07T16:27:17.958-04:002009-10-07T16:27:17.958-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-39227223870582747122008-10-10T11:06:00.000-04:002008-10-10T11:06:00.000-04:00Yes. it is in a couple of places, such as the the ...Yes. it is in a couple of places, such as the the voting rights act of 1965. But beyond ensuring free and fair elections, states are allowed to set any method for appointing delegates to the electoral college. Although I think (I need to check) that every state uses the pres. vote in its state election to send the delegates picked by the winning candidate.R.P. McMurphyDBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032260941685404501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-38343948647259233592008-10-10T09:36:00.000-04:002008-10-10T09:36:00.000-04:00Is there currently a federal requirement that all ...Is there currently a federal requirement that all states conduct "free and fair" one man one vote elections for the office of President? Hasn't it traditionally been left up to the states to decide the method they use to appointing their delegates to the Electoral College?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-3304204919591907532008-10-05T06:54:00.000-04:002008-10-05T06:54:00.000-04:00Very astute comments (which hadn't occurred to me)...Very astute comments (which hadn't occurred to me) about Palin's closing statement and other points in the debate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-38605547620598928412008-10-03T11:54:00.000-04:002008-10-03T11:54:00.000-04:00After reading several accounts, enjoyed your in-de...After reading several accounts, enjoyed your in-depth remarks best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-87984987780098373582008-10-03T08:42:00.000-04:002008-10-03T08:42:00.000-04:00Yeah it was great! Plus as a mets fan I love that ...Yeah it was great! Plus as a mets fan I love that the interview took place in Shea.R.P. McMurphyDBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032260941685404501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-50933812329625985642008-09-25T13:16:00.000-04:002008-09-25T13:16:00.000-04:00I would agree with you, which is why I think you a...I would agree with you, which is why I think you are going to see that the final bill has an incremental release of the 700 billion. The basic idea that we give the markets enough (say 150 billion) to offset short term confidence, then work with the next president to solve the systemic problems while providing additional support as needed.R.P. McMurphyDBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032260941685404501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-17586403253773063322008-09-25T01:24:00.000-04:002008-09-25T01:24:00.000-04:00Slow down, money?!What are the (perhaps longer ter...Slow down, money?!<BR/><BR/>What are the (perhaps longer term) consequences of a $700 billion bailout for the inflation rate, the dollar, oil prices and foreigner's confidence in US-bonds and in other dollar denominated assets? I am not entirely convinced this deal needs to be rushed through, in such a - blank check ... just sign at the bottom ... no need to read the fine print - manner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-71031452404832694302008-09-23T00:10:00.000-04:002008-09-23T00:10:00.000-04:00Even if the banks are bailed out along with the ho...Even if the banks are bailed out along with the homeowners, there should be a cap on golden parachutes now and into the future for CEO's.<BR/>MomsterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-53942175873279928502008-09-15T14:22:00.000-04:002008-09-15T14:22:00.000-04:00Hillary is a remarkable woman and she has poven it...Hillary is a remarkable woman and she has poven it many times. How unfortunate the Republicans couldn't offer up as high-class a VP pick of her caliber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-23233060492034428262008-09-15T14:18:00.000-04:002008-09-15T14:18:00.000-04:00BBQ aside, I liked your comments.BBQ aside, I liked your comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-57144244306045110662008-09-15T14:13:00.000-04:002008-09-15T14:13:00.000-04:00One would think that with the failed economic poli...One would think that with the failed economic policies of this administration, Republicans would embrace Obama's plan. Does being a conservative hinder moving toward such a place? It amazes me that those who think Bush failed miserably here, still support McCain/Palin. Are Wall Street's financial crises even on their radar?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-59483157423876191772008-09-15T13:59:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:59:00.000-04:00I think McCain has lipstick and Palin on his mind....I think McCain has lipstick and Palin on his mind. Haven't you heard a few men say they think she's "hot"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-66327019742808641572008-09-15T13:54:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:54:00.000-04:00I do as well. It will be interesting to see how it...I do as well. It will be interesting to see how it plays out, but I will keep a look out. Tune in for updates.R.P. McMurphyDBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032260941685404501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-62212574335852037292008-09-15T13:51:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:51:00.000-04:00It seems the Republican Party likes to use below-t...It seems the Republican Party likes to use below-the-belt tactics (ie Swift Boat Theory in Bush vs. Kerry) that as you correctly point out, poor and middle-class voters don't have the time or resources to check out. My wish would be for a world where lies and negative campaigning would backfire every time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-72512747736068738442008-09-14T16:30:00.000-04:002008-09-14T16:30:00.000-04:00Would have to agree.:)Would have to agree.:)R.P. McMurphyDBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032260941685404501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-71205760454464759892008-09-14T15:51:00.000-04:002008-09-14T15:51:00.000-04:00Obama raised 66 million in August the NYtimes repo...Obama raised 66 million in August the NYtimes reports. That's as good an indicator that the tide is turning as any.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-57823585623836440012008-09-11T17:28:00.000-04:002008-09-11T17:28:00.000-04:00it truly is. Of course only time will tell, but I ...it truly is. Of course only time will tell, but I am fairly confident that we already seeing the effect take place. Today's news that Palin's comments regarding the bridge no were not exactly truthful have built on yesterdays remarks. Also hurricane Ike is sure to gather a lot of media attention, which should basically restart the game between the two campaignsR.P. McMurphyDBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032260941685404501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-65411666515290443392008-09-11T17:23:00.000-04:002008-09-11T17:23:00.000-04:00Isn't it amazing that when McCain uses the "lipsti...Isn't it amazing that when McCain uses the "lipstick on a pig" phrase against Hillary's plan, he didn't consider it sexist - only when Obama uses it. I certainly hope you are right that this is the end of Palin in the limelight as the "media darling."<BR/>MomsterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-28775081085651906782008-09-05T21:36:00.000-04:002008-09-05T21:36:00.000-04:00I think that is a good point and if true lends eve...I think that is a good point and if true lends even more support to the idea that in the end she isn't going to have an meaningful effect on the outcome of the election.R.P. McMurphyDBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032260941685404501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-7517062372311934172008-09-05T21:32:00.000-04:002008-09-05T21:32:00.000-04:00I think it's also entirely possible that while 36 ...I think it's also entirely possible that while 36 million people tuned into Palin's speech, a good number of those might have been curious rather than interested - between many people not knowing who she was and late night comedy absolutely abusing her for the past week, there was a lot of buzz about the "hot librarian," as John Stewart dubbed her.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278372347367633617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-7335734812904465712008-09-05T12:30:00.000-04:002008-09-05T12:30:00.000-04:00It is true that the BBQ was awesome! I only post t...It is true that the BBQ was awesome! I only post the truth:)R.P. McMurphyDBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032260941685404501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-56823404056572560972008-09-05T12:28:00.000-04:002008-09-05T12:28:00.000-04:00Seconded!Seconded!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-49655348170528963112008-09-03T21:32:00.000-04:002008-09-03T21:32:00.000-04:00I agree - that BBQ was amazing indeed.I agree - that BBQ was amazing indeed.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278372347367633617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229894564095134292.post-68733084182825803012008-08-28T21:58:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:58:00.000-04:00Here's a suggestion - find a picture of your best ...Here's a suggestion - find a picture of your best friend that has your arm in it, and bitch until someone tags your arm :)Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278372347367633617noreply@blogger.com