tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post7561992075935331373..comments2024-03-20T12:34:55.100-05:00Comments on Stonekettle Station: State Of DisunionJim Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-73569253363304316502015-01-24T19:21:27.754-06:002015-01-24T19:21:27.754-06:00I wouldn't have such a problem IF our governme...I wouldn't have such a problem IF our government (rather, the Congress) was actually of, for, and by the people. These days it's more a government OF clueless morons, FOR Wall Street, lobbyists, and corporations, and BY politicians whose main goals are to add to their bank accounts by any means available, to retain their positions of power, and to put party above the concerns of their constituents. We have no one to blame but ourselves. But mostly those stupid people who insist on voting against their own self-interests or not voting at all. And the politicians have made the most of the opportunity given to them to rule rather than govern. We've created a monster and it will probably take a helluva lot of villagers w/ pitchforks and torches to force a change.<br />Pam in PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-73811306482373870852015-01-24T10:43:17.217-06:002015-01-24T10:43:17.217-06:00You're welcome, but I had nothing to do with c...You're welcome, but I had nothing to do with creating Jim. Even we Old Ones fear and respect him.Cthulhunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-39628094236455433702015-01-23T18:51:37.278-06:002015-01-23T18:51:37.278-06:00Wilson starting giving the SOTU himself for 1 simp...Wilson starting giving the SOTU himself for 1 simple reason; he was a college prof and apparently loved to hear himself talk.<br /><br />whitelillyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-4995120666102576562015-01-22T17:43:28.435-06:002015-01-22T17:43:28.435-06:00I have to say the president didn't pull any pu...I have to say the president didn't pull any punches;in fact I would say,he was a real"Atomic Negro Ray of Smooth Chocolate Mojo".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-25678231824644949112015-01-22T14:46:04.310-06:002015-01-22T14:46:04.310-06:00I am a firm believer in firm term limits for Congr...I am a firm believer in firm term limits for Congress. If it was good enough for the Presidency, it should be good enough for Congressional seats.<br /><br />Senate - Total Limit of 3 - 6 year terms<br />House - Total Limit of 6 - 2 year terms<br /><br />Of course, term limits would also require making lobbyists illegal as well as needing the public financing of campaigns.Phoenix Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00666332075480974926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-37346515155189090172015-01-22T10:39:17.125-06:002015-01-22T10:39:17.125-06:00"Republican Grand High Holy Day of Booger-Eat..."Republican Grand High Holy Day of Booger-Eating Insanity" pretty much covers EVERY SINGLE DAY these days! Great take on the SOTU. They couldn't make him 3/5 of a person, so they offered up FIVE rebuttals - insanity defined! The sad part is that their screeching howler monkey act, while reviled by most, is cheered by far too many.Ben Ciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651236505473311373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-86252517678708264992015-01-22T10:29:00.319-06:002015-01-22T10:29:00.319-06:00I believe that we reap what we sow, and the quest ...I believe that we reap what we sow, and the quest for wealth is doing the sowing. The actual underlying cause for everything, is directly or indirectly related to our survival instincts. Money is the ultimate in survival. Money equals power and power corrupts. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213113525796564769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-5123387872646404182015-01-22T10:07:08.005-06:002015-01-22T10:07:08.005-06:00My wife said it is a little strong, but very true....My wife said it is a little strong, but very true. I said that it is poetry to my ears. Anyone would be hard put, to put it better. Thanks again! What you are doing is very needed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213113525796564769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-39457788650320385992015-01-22T08:06:04.806-06:002015-01-22T08:06:04.806-06:00The last SOTU I actually watched or listened to me...The last SOTU I actually watched or listened to mentioned something about "axis of evil". And everything went so well after that. Tommy DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-49068782109627672242015-01-22T08:03:55.161-06:002015-01-22T08:03:55.161-06:00Dude, you sound like Drax "What percentage of...Dude, you sound like Drax "What percentage of a plan do you have?". You need to open your bandwidth a bit and configure your Stonekettle filter with a grain of salt. Did you think Battleship was a documentary? Cheers, Tommy DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-83097454755387118782015-01-22T07:58:29.330-06:002015-01-22T07:58:29.330-06:00Well put, though I might suggest that it doesn'...Well put, though I might suggest that it doesn't matter what party the President belongs to. Regardless of political affiliation, the opposing side will spew the same vitriolic nonsense after the SOTU. <br />A politician is a politician is a politician. pbluuznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-84161150200084942352015-01-22T07:35:57.692-06:002015-01-22T07:35:57.692-06:00I have never heard a better analysis of the State ...I have never heard a better analysis of the State of the Union address. Well done, sir, well done. As a country, we're broken. As citizens, unless we're among the super-rich, we're screwed.<br /><br />That Other JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-83415188225735970212015-01-22T00:40:57.151-06:002015-01-22T00:40:57.151-06:00Put an AMEN on it, brother! Don't know which ...Put an AMEN on it, brother! Don't know which is the bigger story - the many crazy rebuttals or the deflated footballs. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14430135995907140252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-90015082642356845822015-01-21T23:49:38.545-06:002015-01-21T23:49:38.545-06:00Since I threw out my TV some time ago, I heard the...Since I threw out my TV some time ago, I heard the SOTU on YouTube and heard no commentary or rebuttal or analysis or Joni Ernst; just watching the facial expressions and body language was enough drama for the evening. <br /><br />I witnessed an orange Boehner chewing his lips and playing with his tie while not clapping for anything that would help working Americans, and wondered how any working American could possibly vote for this self-absorbed brat. The disrespect Republicans openly ooze toward the President is incredibly sad. And embarrassing. What kind of message is this sending to our country and its youth, and to the rest of the world? <br /><br />(And I hope I didn't post twice -- my screen did a weird dance for a few moments)jcfclarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021517454745348123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-30838280032716178582015-01-21T22:59:35.586-06:002015-01-21T22:59:35.586-06:00I know it's nit-picking, but you've indica...I know it's nit-picking, but you've indicated that you take no offense from it, and I certainly intend none.<br /><br />You said, "The State of the Union is basically the Golden Globes Award Show of American politics."<br /><br />The referenced Award has only one globe on it and is called a "Golden Globe Award".<br /><br />More than one of them would be called "Golden Globe Awards".<br /><br />Other than that, I got nuthin' to add.....<br /><br />Well said, good sir. Well said!Serendiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096939428989888692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-47227111406483247072015-01-21T22:44:21.060-06:002015-01-21T22:44:21.060-06:00I resemble that remark! :) But you are spot on for...I resemble that remark! :) But you are spot on for sure.1smartcanericanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978120009608187478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-59989563194099658532015-01-21T22:16:52.268-06:002015-01-21T22:16:52.268-06:00No State of the Planet Address, I hope. I really c...No State of the Planet Address, I hope. I really couldn't listen to all the rebuttals from Uranus. <br /><br />Sorry, Louis started it...<br />bd<br /><br />Excellent as usual, Mr. WrightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-19743486704180270892015-01-21T21:54:36.024-06:002015-01-21T21:54:36.024-06:00but ole rick managed to get a few digs in at the p...but ole rick managed to get a few digs in at the president and washington - michigan is doing so good he said and washington isn't. and did he mention that $325 million the Michigan general fund is in the hole? yeah, right rick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-74599119902179357852015-01-21T21:53:56.038-06:002015-01-21T21:53:56.038-06:00You must be a new minion of Jim'sYou must be a new minion of Jim's92 MOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740446813671879298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-47928927735109855812015-01-21T20:32:28.338-06:002015-01-21T20:32:28.338-06:00No maybe about it, Charlie, that is the essential ...No maybe about it, Charlie, that is the essential first step. Once we level that huge bump on the playing field, we can get to work on the rest.Bandon Lionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18303242880885372848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-73917693262905453202015-01-21T20:25:57.341-06:002015-01-21T20:25:57.341-06:00Nicely written, sir. I can't comment on the s...Nicely written, sir. I can't comment on the speech because I elected to be working on building my own business at the time. I'm amazed, though, at how Indiana, my home state, keeps voting itself Republican leaders who are quick-marching us straight into the 1950s.<br /><br />When I'm Supreme Divine Emperor Potentate of the Planet, things are going to be different.Louis Schwitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668911141470898674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-62507660570785108712015-01-21T20:04:45.055-06:002015-01-21T20:04:45.055-06:00"Consider a congressman, then consider an idi..."Consider a congressman, then consider an idiot; ah, but I repeat myself." -- Mark Twain, 1873<br /><br />Proof indeed that Some. Things. Never. change.TCinLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019943818456775718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-14772926541281797662015-01-21T19:59:17.919-06:002015-01-21T19:59:17.919-06:00And what I don't understand is why the Democra...And what I don't understand is why the Democrats don't make GIFs out of lines from the speech where Obama says "paid sick leave" and "health care for everyone" (etc) while Boner scowls and doesn't applaud with the caption of "but the Republicans don't want this for you" and then play these EVERYWHERE the ignorant red-staters could see them. <br /><br />I certainly would.<br /><br />AprilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-25167322786954229282015-01-21T19:36:45.565-06:002015-01-21T19:36:45.565-06:00Ditto what Curmudgeon said! I'm a new fan of S...Ditto what Curmudgeon said! I'm a new fan of Stonekettle and was drinking my coffee when I began reading this-had to put it down . You are spot on with your assessment of the SOTU circus. "Republican Grand High Holy Day of Booger Eating Insanity" - Lol!!!DianeTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-18283780128599176382015-01-21T18:59:15.547-06:002015-01-21T18:59:15.547-06:00Note to self: Do not be drinking hot tea while rea...Note to self: Do not be drinking hot tea while reading Stonekettle .<br /><br />Or at least invest in a spitproof keyboard cover.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323026187622872114noreply@blogger.com