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The_Seer on Guest opinion: War on coal threatens jobs on May 28 at 3:16 p.m.
Mayo wrote: ” Let America do what she does best and everyone will be better off.”
You must mean produce morons like you who think “better off” is code for near record levels of income disparity because those betters of our wrangled a lease to extract public resources from public lands for private gain.
Why does the state of Alaska share royalties with citizens but the nation doesn’t? What’s the difference?
Dennis on Memorial Day Weekend Wild Card on May 28 at 3:13 p.m.
@Bent,
Does that mean that if you’re a Vet AND retired LEO, it’s 50% off?
:-)
Just kidding! Thanks Bent!!
The_Seer on Guest opinion: War on coal threatens jobs on May 28 at 3:12 p.m.
The U.S. uses far less coal than we did in the early 1900’s, yet since then has expanded economically to become the largest economy on the globe. The idea that reducing its use even further would mean a loss of jobs isn’t supported by history.
Bent on Memorial Day Weekend Wild Card on May 28 at 3:04 p.m.
In honor of all those who have fallen to protect the rest of us, Bent’s BBQ is offering 25% off to all police, fire and military vets amd personnel trough Friday of this week… thank you dearly for your service… Stickman come on down for some jojos…
The_Seer on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 3:04 p.m.
cpd: I won’t base my vote on something that occurred fifty years ago. I’ll base it on present circumstances.
Romney won’t get my vote because he is a Mormon, they are a cult, and I don’t support cults. Especially ones that were formed by terrorists that were once at war with the U.S.
The_Seer on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 3:02 p.m.
LIRWL wrote: “And why is the country so bad? Is it because of the one man sitting in the White House, or the hundreds of republicans sitting in the congress who haven’t put forth ANY jobs bills and have done less work than any congress in the history of this country in the two years they have had control?”
It’s kinda unfair to characterize the Boehner led House as lazy. The work they have accomplished makes them the most “conservative” since voting records were catalogued.
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/03/19/446680/most-conservative-congress/
You’d think with all that ultra-conservatism foaming forth from the GOP house all would be well in the U.S. We’d be at full employment, no debt, every citizen with possibilities to reach their potential.
From the article: “In the last few weeks, ThinkProgress has been documenting studies by political science professors Keith Poole and Howard Rosenthal that show Republicans are both beholden to the 1 percent and responsible for the hyper-polarization of Congress. A new study by Poole has found that Republicans have moved so far to the right that the House is now the most conservative it has even been in the last 133 years.
Poole’s graph shows that when the Republican Party gained a majority in 2010, they brought the median of the House into a realm of ideological extremism not seen before. For comparison, when the Democratic Party held a majority from 2006 to 2010, the House median made a small move to the left (-0.2) — equal to the level of a moderate Democrat. But when the Republican Party took over in 2010, the House median more than tripled (.43) along the ideological scale.
Considering approval ratings for Congress are hovering around 11% — lower ratings than the IRS, lawyers, and even Nixon during Watergate — a recent poll shows that Americans still disapprove of congressional Republicans more than Democrats. In fact, under Democratic majorities the House median hasn’t passed the level equal to a moderate Democrat (-0.2) in the last 100 years. Meanwhile, just in the last 20 years alone, the House median under Republican control has been above that moderate level on the conservative side (0.2) for approximately 10 years.”
11% approval rating but the GOP is gonna take the country by storm in November.
Bagger, please.
AnalyzeThat on Don’t hit the trail without wine on May 28 at 3:01 p.m.
I like the little bottles of wine that are sold in a 4 pack - they are lightweight and easily fit into a back pack.
johnclarke on Service dogs help soldiers battling PTSD on May 28 at 3:00 p.m.
OMG Dick Adams will you stop the anti-Obama ranting? Do I even need to point out he 1) did not start either war and 2) has gotten us out of one and is leaving the other? This is a positive story; of all days to give us a break please choose this one.
greenlibertarian on Derelict vessel threatens mussels on May 28 at 2:57 p.m.
Who’s failure to plan caused this horrendously expensive disaster now costing the taxpayers?
oneanddone on Lewis-McChord soldier killed in Afghanistan on May 28 at 2:50 p.m.
And how much freedom are you responsible for greenlib.
cpd805 on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 2:31 p.m.
You libs are sooo hypocritical. Romney allegedly partakes in a bullying incident FIFTY YEARS ago, and he is now unfit for office? Then surely you believe that Ted Kennedy was unfit for office, after all he did KILL SOMEONE. Barney Frank ran a PROSTITUTION RING out of his apartment and he still holds office (for now). Our beloved president Barak Obama wrote of himself “enthusiastically” doing drugs in high school (well, I assume many of you libs also partake), yet you will be “enthusiastically” voting for him in November.
There are two key differences between Romney’s alleged incident and the incidents perpetrated by the libs above:
1. There is no definitive evidence Romney’s incident even occurred. Romney (says he) does not remember it, but neither does the family of the victim. Granted, if it happened, Romney remembers it, but it also stands to reason that the family of the victim would remember their loved one being terrorized so greatly.
2. Although saying he does not remember any such incident, Romney has been apologetic about it. The libs above have been largely unapologetic and dismissive.
Vote for whomever you wish in November. But if you base your vote on something that may or may not have happened FIFTY YEARS ago, then maybe you are unfit to vote.
7BSoulja on Guest opinion: War on coal threatens jobs on May 28 at 2:31 p.m.
There is a major premise of the author’s argument that is flawed:
“A PEIS is historically reserved for assessing the broad national impacts of a federal action or a new federal policy. But the activists want to apply that same scope of review to a local shipping terminal.”
These proposed coal exports DO constitute an unprecedented increase in coal mining, shipment, and export. Currently, there are no coal export facilities in the western US. At least six export facilities are proposed there, and two of them are proposed to be the largest on the CONTINENT!
At least 20 communities along the rail route recognize this and have made formal statements asking for a full environmental review of the broad national impacts these projects could have.
The City of Sandpoint, ID unanimously passed one such resolution. Below is an excerpt.
“The City of Sandpoint urges the Army Corps of Engineers to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement - in accordance with NEPA and the US Supreme Court ruling of Kleppe v. Sierra Club (1976) - that includes Bonner County.”
davidthewhat on Pray for solution on May 28 at 2:14 p.m.
The heartbeat in a baby starts a few weeks after conception. If this is not life, what Is?
greenlibertarian on POW’s father speaks at rally in D.C. on May 28 at 2:05 p.m.
Perhaps some US DoD official can channel Ronald Reagan, who made lots of deals with terrorists.
Diana on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 2:02 p.m.
@Smartguy, that is one of the best examples of pretzel logic I have seen in a long time.
The best Willard of all is when he’s telling knee-slappers about people losing their jobs. Or when he tries to sing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcSgsVG3KtQ
Guess who I’m voting for.
greenlibertarian on Lewis-McChord soldier killed in Afghanistan on May 28 at 2:01 p.m.
Freedom is on the march!
Benaround on Lady Gaga cancels show after threats on May 28 at 2:01 p.m.
“Islamist hard-liners same as American fundamentalists…”
Greenlibertarian @ 2:00a.m.
I was merely offering a second opinion to Green’s well-
reasoned and thoughtful reference to Baptist and Lutheran
suicide-bomb vest wearing members of the American Clergy.
We need more unifying- deep thinking Progressive thought as
reflected by his comment.
greenlibertarian on Memorial Day Weekend Wild Card on May 28 at 1:53 p.m.
Oh look, the intelligent conservatives are battling with the idiot top scamster Trump, as to what benefit there is in associating with the Ego In Chief, still a birther [incurable mental disease] as well.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2012/05/28/epic-clash-of-epic-egos-trump-v-will/
For every Trump fan Willard picks up, he loses two Independent or GOP voters that aren’t insane like Trump.
How did GWB put it? Oh yeah, “The math doesn’t work!”
Trump, like Willard, somehow managed to skip out on their generation’s iconoclastic experience, SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES.
Oh well that was for the little people to go and die for, not the rich and connected.
AnalyzeThat on Doney’s sentence upheld on May 28 at 1:39 p.m.
I agree with you SmartGuy - I too think its outrageous how often the abuse and murder of children takes place, especially the young ones who can’t defend themselves and who innocently trust and need the adults in their lives to take of them.
I can’t understand how anyone can abuse/murder a small child, they must be completely without any compassion for others. I wish there was some faster way to punish these type of criminals!
liberal_in_right_wing_land on Then and Now: Courthouse jail on May 28 at 1:38 p.m.
smartguy, that would ruin Sheriff Ozzie’s crusade to waste millions of taxpayer money to build himself a shiny new jail.
Orphan on Panetta warns against cuts on May 28 at 1:29 p.m.
Johnclarke said “Please note that it was not the President that failed to reach an agreement.”
John I beg to differ. What agreement did obama reach??????
obama failed to reach an agreement just as much as the Conservatives did.
This one sided stuff is getting a little old.
greenlibertarian on NATO disputes casualties on May 28 at 1:28 p.m.
The failed narco state of Afghanistan, where empires go to die.
AnalyzeThat on Residency challenge set for hearing on May 28 at 1:26 p.m.
Too bad a 3rd person isn’t running, we could use a fresh face as county commisioner instead of another recycled politician.
greenlibertarian on Lady Gaga cancels show after threats on May 28 at 1:24 p.m.
It’s a troll, James. Exhibiting some familiar behavior of a notorious troll that got kicked to the curb hard, and banned.
History repeating.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTUIHK7gHRE
greenlibertarian on Radio-collared wolves killed by mountain lions on May 28 at 1:08 p.m.
Like I said, wolf paranoics, cowards.
james_l on Lady Gaga cancels show after threats on May 28 at 1:05 p.m.
^^^ More Tourette’s like behavior.
Regardless of the topic of conversation, the response MUST include something disparaging Democrats, Liberals, Obama, etc.
This is most likely an involuntary neurological and/or psychological disorder.
Many people with this disorder are able to lead productive and fulfilling lives with and without treatment.
AnalyzeThat on Editorial: Lawsuit by county GOP plays game no one wins on May 28 at 12:56 p.m.
I’m with SpoFly - we need someone fresh, not another recycled politician (ie Al French).
SMARTGUY on Then and Now: Courthouse jail on May 28 at 12:38 p.m.
With all the crime, and wrist slapping sentences, to save space, maybe they should turn it back into a jail.
richardch on Radio-collared wolves killed by mountain lions on May 28 at 12:34 p.m.
The circle of life.
SMARTGUY on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 12:32 p.m.
All you liberal haters should try to remember Mitt Romney actually INVENTED OBAMACARE, when he was the governor of Massachusetts. He stood up for the poor when he SUPPORTED tying the minimum wage to inflation. The fact that he flip flopped on these issues does not change what he did early on in his career, and don’t you forget it.
stitch on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 12:24 p.m.
Liberal:… Your “As for Wisconsin” paragraph speaks volumes about why Mr. Walker is facing re-call…
Mr. Walker also has a considerable edge in monies to support a mudslide in his favor….Win or not come June 5th, Wisconsin will not be a shoe in for Mr. Romney…
richardch on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 12:20 p.m.
Benaround you are spot on keep going.
greyhound2 on Panetta warns against cuts on May 28 at 12:12 p.m.
The United States spends more money on the military-industrial-complex than the next 12 nations combined! Talk about overkill.
To pay for it, the United States provides lower education levels, lower health care, lower infastructure systems and a lower quality of life for its citizens. It’s guns or butter, you can’t have both. Americans would rather have a full ammo clip than a hot lunch.
ShoshoneConservative on Popkey: The battle's on on May 28 at 11:49 a.m.
Has a sitting State elected official ever been Idaho State GOP Chair? I suppose there’s nothing that says they CAN’T, but (at least one would hope) the duties of their offices would take away so much of their time that they wouldn’t be able to be an effective State Chair. Factor in the party infighting, and we are going to NEED someone who can devote a significant amount of time to mending fences, and playing grown-up in the local and regional school-yard-type squabbles.
Lori Otter? I highly doubt it. Obviously, she would be seen as too close to the Governor - basically his proxy - and I don’t think the Otters would want to risk the embarassment of the possibility having her roundly trounced in a contest for State Chair.
As an aside, I’m somewhat curious as to why the Statesman interviewed LeeAnn Callear, from Region II, for the article rather than someone from a Region with more delegates.
Jeffrey_Grey on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 11:45 a.m.
I was typing too slowly and so you beat me to the punch, liberal.
Jeffrey_Grey on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 11:45 a.m.
“Polls are showing a huge amount of Americans are concerned about Obama.”
True… As far as it goes. A “huge” number of Americans are apparently concerned about Obama. Specifically; latest poll averages say about 43.6% are concerned enough to support Romney’s candidacy.
And about 45.4% - same averages - are concerned enough about Romney to support Obama. Which is a slightly more “huge” number. A slightly more huge number that, with the exception of one week in early October, 2011, has been consistently in Obama’s favor.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/general_election_romney_vs_obama-1171.html
(I especially like the FOX News poll that currently shows Obama at +7 ahead of Romney - currently the highest point spread in Obama’s favor.)
liberal_in_right_wing_land on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 11:44 a.m.
And why is the country so bad? Is it because of the one man sitting in the White House, or the hundreds of republicans sitting in the congress who haven’t put forth ANY jobs bills and have done less work than any congress in the history of this country in the two years they have had control?
If things are so terrible, whats that say about Mitt Romney and the republicans that they cannot pull ahead of Obama?
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/general_election_romney_vs_obama-1171.html
As for Wisconsin…whats it also say about the governor that he has brought in more the $25 million from out of state and also cannot pull ahead. You all love to talk about union money influencing elections, what about like corporate money from out of state corporations that don’t even do business in the state? At least the unions are looking out for their workers IN STATE, while the corporations are looking out for their buddy stripping workers rights allowing businesses to continue paying workers as little as possible while they make more money than at any other time in history.
Also, early voting has already started and turn out in democratic places has far exceeded those in republican strongholds in Wisconsin. Turnout will mean everything in this election, don’t count on the polling that is done by companies paid by both political sides calling mainly landline phones that many people don’t even have anymore.
stitch on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 11:29 a.m.
Benaround sez:…”Wisconsin is so lost the President won’t go there.”….
As you no doubt know, Wisconsin has not supported a Republican Candidate for President since 1984… Alot is riding for Mr. Obama and the re-call election of Gov. Scott Walker next month….To imply that Wisconsin is “So lost” is not accurate at this point in time, nor will it be a lock should Mr. Walker survive…..
Dazzeetrader1980 on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 11:29 a.m.
Facts not in evidence anyone? Nothing to date has confirmed ROmney committed any of these events 50 years ago. Nobody seems to remember these things the liberals so desperately want to hand their hats on.
Just nothing confirmed. Now poor Devin pens a note the SR publsihes. The Daily KOS or the usual Media Matters outfits cant’ provide anything. ANd yet “Devin” knows this happened. Not one link and no direction to any story in a reputable journal, etc.Come off it people!
This is a ridiculous unsupportable story dropped in a like a brickof the smelly stuff. And you spend time on this obvious plant? How’d it even get through the SR’s staff??
Where is the story!!??? There is none. Devid just made it up and embellished a rumor. And you swallow this? Nice brains you have. Only an Obama worker could even dream this story up.
WillyPeter….shame! lol..you made me laugh.
avocet on Moose head smashes through Cadillac driven by boy, 14 on May 28 at 11:26 a.m.
So was the moose decapitated and only its head went through the windshield, or did the moose go through head-first?
The writing at the S-R is really going down the tubes.
Bruce (aka thatoneguy) on Storm forces cancellation of D.C. concert on May 28 at 11:24 a.m.
Obama’s fault.
Dazzeetrader1980 on Romney's Mormon mission partner recalls time in Paris on May 28 at 11:13 a.m.
Thanks for you letters Colt. Seer is a “defective” and very limited in his world view. I wouldn’t bother with him. He’ hates God, religion and the independent spirit that makes America great.
Best wishes to you Colt. Thanks for taking the time to write. Romney is a very good example of the good things in America.
Obama? not so much. Obama builds discord. Mitt Romney builds companies. Obama lives off the tax money Romney and his companies have provided much the same as other parasites who live off the strong things in our society….
Romney builds his church and contributes to the good will of the LDS.. Obama can’t even find a church (yet) despite trumpeting (falsely ) that he was a churchgoing man and a strong christian. Just more misrepresentation from Obama. Anyway, nice letters Colt. Be well.
johnclarke on Panetta warns against cuts on May 28 at 11:10 a.m.
DickAdams on May 28 at 6:24 a.m.
How in the world can President Obama even think of allowing our defense in America to become vulnerable in this wonderful country?
Dick, why do you automatically blame Obama for literally everything? Please note that it was not the President that failed to reach an agreement. Also, why do so called conservatives (aka hypocrites) feel that defense spending is not spending?
Second, exactly what are we defending against? The United States already outspends the entire globe on “defense”, which has nothing to do with “attacking”.
stitch on Angels sweep Mariners on May 28 at 11:07 a.m.
The Mariners player payroll is larger than the Nationals,Orioles and Indians, yet all 3 lead their Divisions at this point…
We find the Mariners once again in the cellar…. I’m Thinking GM….
Benaround on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 11:03 a.m.
Polls are showing a lot of voters are concerned about
the economy and their children’s future. Polls are showing
a huge amount of Americans are concerned about Obama.
Wisconsin is so lost the President won’t go there… and those
results will reflect the November mutiny. Hate and Division
isn’t resonating…except for the name- calling here.
I am just the messenger
barrister on Then and Now: Courthouse jail on May 28 at 10:52 a.m.
That’s it?
What a great story it could have been!
Jeffrey_Grey on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 10:46 a.m.
Liberal,
I find it just laugh-out-loud funny when the far right ‘parrot chorus’ gibbers and squawks about how brainwashed their ideological opponents are…
…and they unfailing-ly do it right on cue.
jamesbackyard on Then and Now: Courthouse jail on May 28 at 10:43 a.m.
Great story! Then and Nows are my favorite. Fun to see how Spokane has changed.
Eye_on_things if you don’t get it, so what? You have a lame brain.
JBlim on Froma Harrop: Romney’s ruthlessness makes him bad fit on May 28 at 10:42 a.m.
” No Facts No moral . . ”
Oh so easy to say. The problem for you lies in the details.
keithj on Romney unfit for office on May 28 at 10:41 a.m.
First we heard about cruelty to the family dog. Later, when we heard about the bustout by Romney and Bain Capital at Worldwide Grinding Systems, many wondered if Romney might be a sociopath. The sheer evil required to pull off the “Romney Scheme” at Worldwide Grinding Systems may cross the line of ordinary evil and be indicative of a mental disorder. This week we read in the Spokesman of a similar “Romney Scheme” done to Ampad.
The cruelty in this hazing incident, and Romney’s failure to even remember it, does nothing to dispel concerns that the World’s Most Famous Bustout Artist may be a sociopath.