tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post6041491318583729944..comments2024-03-28T14:52:13.218-05:00Comments on Stonekettle Station: Soothsaying 2016Jim Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-30311636339801509942015-04-30T19:32:19.749-05:002015-04-30T19:32:19.749-05:00It's a nice thought, but if, for instance, Tai...It's a nice thought, but if, for instance, Tail-gunner Ted were to be elected President, I would not claim him. Not that I think that will happen, but guano does occur.Robert McDonaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-48562114197210588772015-04-28T00:34:12.336-05:002015-04-28T00:34:12.336-05:00At this point, I think how they will do as POTUS i...At this point, I think how they will do as POTUS is less important than who they will nominate to SCOTUS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-53029460623228706062015-04-24T11:13:12.938-05:002015-04-24T11:13:12.938-05:00November 2016 is far away, but if I HAD to bet, I&...November 2016 is far away, but if I HAD to bet, I'd bet on Hillary Clinton vs. Scott Walker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-78594482071431876552015-04-19T10:25:16.151-05:002015-04-19T10:25:16.151-05:00When a guy named Clinton left office, the country ...When a guy named Clinton left office, the country had a budget surplus, and we had people watching alQuaeda, Both Bushes left in economic chaos, And Dubya certainly took his eyes off the ball re: terrorism. But most importantly, I don't think Ruth Bader Ginsberg will make another 6 years, she's had too many cancer scares already. We cannot let Jeb Bush pick her replacement.<br />Stuart in Cincinnatinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-30887210717929118152015-04-17T18:03:44.517-05:002015-04-17T18:03:44.517-05:00A Clinton/Grayson ticket. Grayson as in Alan Gray...A Clinton/Grayson ticket. Grayson as in Alan Grayson (D-Fla). He's a people's politician and is not afraid to step up to the plate and shove back if need be and could very well temper Hillary's hawkish corporate baggage. Or at the very least, help her carry some of it. He's a new face more or less which could prove interesting and could help Hillary gain some serious momentum. Vindicationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-71373209363523429892015-04-16T09:12:03.134-05:002015-04-16T09:12:03.134-05:00And the power of the veto over a Congress that may...And the power of the veto over a Congress that may be controlled by the tea party. Pogonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-9485251349328734392015-04-16T09:10:23.073-05:002015-04-16T09:10:23.073-05:00So important and true. Too bad more voters don'...So important and true. Too bad more voters don't get this. Pogonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-66396753883988042272015-04-16T04:32:32.447-05:002015-04-16T04:32:32.447-05:00Indeed, but here is the thing; not voting for the ...Indeed, but here is the thing; not voting for the lesser of two evils automatically elects the most evil. I think I shall take my chances with Hillary. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887308580319035924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-81900857082423827252015-04-15T20:27:02.082-05:002015-04-15T20:27:02.082-05:00I like how you think and thank you for saying it.I like how you think and thank you for saying it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-79758912774131167552015-04-15T14:03:49.470-05:002015-04-15T14:03:49.470-05:00Completely agree about Elizabeth Warren. We need h...Completely agree about Elizabeth Warren. We need her in the Senate. Robert Reich is a great idea for VP. Allison in Michiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782868090846529952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-8199480223306158922015-04-15T12:41:20.267-05:002015-04-15T12:41:20.267-05:00I completely agree it'll be Jeb against Hillar...I completely agree it'll be Jeb against Hillary, and I bet it'll be Jeb in a close one. There are still a lot of people out there who actually thought that George W. Bush was a great president, and Hillary is too damaged and too abrasive. Obama was articulate, polished, deeply charismatic, and had little baggage. The one thing that I haven't seen anyone on the Left say, though, is that if Hillary wins, there will be the same old Pub obstructionism that has bedeviled Obama's two terms. Same if it's Elizabeth Warren, which it probably won't be. You saw how they treated her as SecState; you haven't seen nothin' yet compared to what hell they'll unleash if she's elected president.marmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01862412198096995696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-12748308306153769022015-04-15T09:47:29.874-05:002015-04-15T09:47:29.874-05:00That's how I view the clown car: It is all cov...That's how I view the clown car: It is all cover for John E Bush to appear "moderate" and "sensible". That's why Senators Cruz, Rubio and Paul have any money behind them right now.Phoenix Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00666332075480974926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-66379724947628247132015-04-15T09:47:27.276-05:002015-04-15T09:47:27.276-05:00Oh it matters. Just think about the upcoming Supre...Oh it matters. Just think about the upcoming Supreme Court nominations!!!<br />PabloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-6614329344242846202015-04-15T09:46:17.458-05:002015-04-15T09:46:17.458-05:00Well they clearly have too much money. Tax the SOB...Well they clearly have too much money. Tax the SOBs more.<br />pabloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-25108429183976770472015-04-15T05:40:26.446-05:002015-04-15T05:40:26.446-05:00Over The Pond, here in The UK, we are in the same ...Over The Pond, here in The UK, we are in the same position at the moment. General Election fever. Thanks for the laugh!Long Ben Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382408372788942193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-83621122187777125652015-04-14T22:01:51.467-05:002015-04-14T22:01:51.467-05:00Here are some more bets: Handicapping the Presiden...Here are some more bets: <a href="http://www.counterpunch.org/2015/04/13/handicapping-the-presidential-field/" rel="nofollow">Handicapping the Presidential Field</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078656656506474200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-38789367922966063632015-04-14T21:59:26.849-05:002015-04-14T21:59:26.849-05:00Sigh. Even if we can't elect a third party can...Sigh. Even if we can't elect a third party candidate, I wish we could hear what they have to say in the MSM. Go ahead, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAT_BuJAI70" rel="nofollow">throw your vote away!</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078656656506474200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-21116044127335131292015-04-14T21:45:06.075-05:002015-04-14T21:45:06.075-05:00Strange women handing out swords 2016 continues.
...Strange women handing out swords 2016 continues.<br /><br />You've picked out the two candidates with the highest name recognition. Hunh.<br /><br />BTW, <a href="http://election.princeton.edu/2015/04/13/the-real-problem-with-that-chart/" rel="nofollow">the infamous chart</a>, with analysis by Sam Wang's Princeton Election Consortium.Raven Onthillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634556869209594389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-50894726196419939682015-04-14T21:35:28.548-05:002015-04-14T21:35:28.548-05:00I've heard the theory that the reason the Repu...I've heard the theory that the reason the Republicans lost the last two elections was not because McCain and Romney were too conservative but because they were not conservative or nutty enough. The base stayed home. The base is more likely to be enthusiastic about the nutty ones, more likely to knock on doors and make phone calls for them.<br />Of course, the people who put forth that theory are rather nutty themselves.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-6008915869741469162015-04-14T21:34:46.363-05:002015-04-14T21:34:46.363-05:002016-Clinton vs Bush
Fuck it. Lets just start hand... 2016-Clinton vs Bush<br />Fuck it. Lets just start handing out tittles and get it the fuck over with.<br />"And you should never underestimate the power of family and connections when it comes to politics." <br />Yup. Fuckin'- A right. It is a powerful thing that inherited power. <br />Whether is from daddy, brother or spouse. Currency to be spent. <br />And with all the humility and wisdom that com with inherited wealth.<br />Democracy my ass. We WANT to be serfs. <br />John Budaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-53542513529698053662015-04-14T20:59:24.792-05:002015-04-14T20:59:24.792-05:00Elizabeth Warren would be a dummy to run. She'...Elizabeth Warren would be a dummy to run. She's far more powerful and influential as a Senator than a candidate. If we haven't realized, Democrats aren't the most loyal. If you disagree with that, think back to the mid-terms elections where too many Dems distanced themselves from Obama, for their own political interests.<br /><br />Jim Wright---I'm wondering what you think of Jim Webb (http://www.webb2016.com/on-the-issues/) He's someone I'm keeping my eye on.<br /><br />I'm "mild" about Hillary. I don't remember anything astonishing about her '08 campaign and I dislike her being anointed the party nominee. What is she bringing to the table--besides Bill?Jayhttp://loraxlog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-18103248776815352272015-04-14T20:31:46.450-05:002015-04-14T20:31:46.450-05:00Well, I agree Clinton vs Jeb is probably the chose...Well, I agree Clinton vs Jeb is probably the chosen line-up. And I agree that Clinton is a corporatist, but I disagree that' she's really a social liberal. She runs from the Left but governs from the Right. Or rather she runs from the triangulated Left and governs from Murky Hillaryland wherein the objective is whatever is good for Hillary. <br /><br />The truth of the matter is that is just doesn't matter who sits int he White House anymore. It just doesn't matter. At best heads of state anymore are a provincial governors for the World Banking/Oil/War-i-teer conglomerate of Plutocrats and Oligarchs. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368681091955502548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-66699887055095830722015-04-14T19:54:24.244-05:002015-04-14T19:54:24.244-05:00I was recently speculating that the RWNJ parade mi...I was recently speculating that the RWNJ parade might be an actual intentional coordinated act to make the "real" candidate look like a centrist. More or less a Republican establishment false flag opertion (why yes, I am an occasional conspiracy theorist, why do you ask). Otherwise, it's really hard to understand how people who have managed to succeed in business to the extent that they have millions of dollars to donate to a campaign could possibly be behind these people.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332593979817305483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-76752827313188449672015-04-14T18:32:49.092-05:002015-04-14T18:32:49.092-05:00I'm guessing we'll see the emergence of th...I'm guessing we'll see the emergence of third-party advocates soon enough.<br /><br />There's one problem with that, from the Democratic side.<br /><br />It's a vote for the Republican candidate, which is to say whichever raving lunatic happens to emerge from the clown car bloodbath closer to intact than the rest.<br /><br />We have a fundamentally binary political system in the US. Is it ideal? Not necessarily, though it is our reality, and to deny it is nearly as effective as fulminating nonstop against the presence of Baltimore. (It will still be there without regard to your feelings on the matter.)<br /><br />And the Presidency is more than the President. It's cabinet secretaries. It's agency and department heads. It's judicial appointments. Those matter, far more than most people take the time to think.<br /><br />And other elected officials matter too. From the school boards and city councils on up to Congress, and everyone in between. That's the infuriating part of this. Democrats look almost exclusively to saviors in the Oval Office, while the Republicans seize the legislatures and get the redistricting power, which creates their dangerous feedback loop.<br /><br />"Better than" matters, and in our current situation, it matters more than usual.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939468809703630844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-42450017161865968502015-04-14T18:24:42.779-05:002015-04-14T18:24:42.779-05:00Everyone will need to make expansive room in their...Everyone will need to make expansive room in their larders for all the extra popcorn that will be needed. This election is shaping up to be a epic cluster f*ck of unexpected insanity and silliness. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390721136111511179noreply@blogger.com