Comments on: The Cali Super Friends… NOT!

By: John G

John G — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:41:58 +0000

Robin R

I also live in south Cheatham. You don’t have to worry about a third party in Tennessee in general. The deck is so ridiculously stacked against them through legal twists by the corporate politicos that it would pretty much take a miracle for a third party to even win a local election in Tennessee.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:00:20 +0000

Robin R,
Thanks for an answer. Let’s keep babyreagan on the pulse. Great that you are involved… however, consider where the ‘PUBS are going… if Palin is the figure head, more will come to the middle with me.

Dinosaurs were not here a few thousand years ago … simple.
Anything called a bloc… think about it… fight it …even if you start as 1….. which is my vote.

Carry On.
T

By: Robin R

Robin R — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:29:00 +0000

Tony,

Trust me, from a number of the national level Republicans they’ve not done a good job representing me. Locally, they’ve done a good job. I’m working within the party, doing my part to move them back to the right..

You are definitely right, people should examine the candidates more than just what comes on TV or a blurb in a mailer.

When one looks at countries where there are numerous political parties, the bosses do have much more power – weilding votes as a bloc. The coalition governments are unstable, & the individual rep has little ability to vote his or her conscience. If he or she votes against the bloc, then he or she is usually removed at or before the next election.

I post when I can – not enough hours in the day to get everywhere.

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:00:01 +0000

Robin R,
We agree on most subjects. A spine would be nice from some Repubs.
On the other hand, and I am not asking you to agree with the action simply acknowledge the course, If the Dems lurch farther left and Palin’s 4000 year old dinosaurs swing way right there will be several more people feeling as I do. No representation. My hope is a viable 3rd party. Your stance on a 2 party system works for you if you are feeling represented by either. More and more simply do not. I am politically way conservative and socially fairly liberal. What am I to do… not vote when neither party candidate represents my view? I feel that MOST anti-third party people are firmly entrenched in a party. Competition is frowned upon. Take GA for instance there is a run off for senate because of a pesky Libertarian. I feel that made more people look closer at the DEM/REP candidates and a more informed vote will take place. I will vote for Dems and Pubs depending on the individual stance. Where do you see the party bosses having more sway except to those in a specific party? Stay Indie and vote your conscience is my approach.

Like I said, cool to see you posting again.
Carry On.
T

By: Robin R

Robin R — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:47:49 +0000

Tony,

The employment laws I referenced require someone be legally in the country to be hired.

It’s far too true that Republican does not equal conservative. I’m part of the local party to do my part to change that. We have it pretty good here in South Cheatham. Phillip Johnson is as strong-spined a conservative as I’ve seen in a while. It may come as a surprise to those who don’t know me well, but not to those who do – I actually like our 2 party system. As long as both parties are not too far out of kilter & are competitive, we get more stable government than a multi-party system where coalitions are needed to govern. This actually gives more power to the party bosses, who weild votes as a bloc. The individual representative has virtually no choice but to vote as the party bosses tell them. With the 2 party system, that problem is not as pronounced.

I believe that the Democrat party has gone too far left. Their recent electoral success is not because of what they’ve done – it’s been caused by Republicans who didn’t do what they were supposed to do. Now that the Democrats have full responsibility (at least after Obama’s sworn in) the Democrat agenda will be in full view, with little to hide it. If they lurch left, I would expect great losses in 2010 & perhaps 2012 – especially if Republicans get leadership that reclaims limited government & fiscal responsibility, & is bold in how they present their views.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:46:22 +0000

fred,
Sorta like a PETA person that drives a car with leather interior.

Carry On,
T

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:13:28 +0000

JGusty, I’m not on that bandwagon. Sorry for your misunderstanding.

By: JGusty

JGusty — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:38:02 +0000

Amen Fred!

Toby Keith certainly has the potential to be a massive tool.

And yup… assault weapons are mighty useful in the “killing” department. Several of my buds recently became AR15 owners. Awesomely scary weapons that definitely command respect. (intelligence too!)

By: fred

fred — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:01:04 +0000

Also,just so that I don’t look like a COMPLETE moron,I’m not a gun fan.I don’t wanna ban them,but I think that there should be some sort of “proof of intelligence”.That being said,I am now an assault rifle friendly person,and I am not happy about it.I don’t understand them,they’re only good for three things.You can kill (1)people,(2)animals,and(3)shoot at wrecked cars to make you fell like a”man”.Well,(4)you can kill yourself,but that,technically falls under(1),depending on what kind of person you are.Oh,I forgot.(5)protect yourself from some cock that wants your crap.But even then,there’s a whole host of police”insider tips”that you hafta pay attention to.What do I know?Not a lot.

By: fred

fred — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:46:09 +0000

I gots a question.Does it bother anyone that some idiot(Toby Keith)calls people out for being “patriotic”,but plays a Japanese guitar?Like Lee Greenwood doing that song with a Takamine?This is kinda a art/politics question,but I’m always mad as hell when it happens,and wanted to know whether it was just me.Happy Thanks,everybody!!!