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Author: BobR    Date: 08/19/2011 12:53:30

We (on the Left) tend to paint Republicans with a big brush. It's easy to do when they seem to vote as a rigid unified bloc, and when they all sign pledges and statements that often run counter to their pledge to uphold the Constitution. But like the Dems, members of that party run the gamut of outlooks.

Texas Governor (and presidential hopeful) Rick Perry fits the stereotype. He tries to come off as an affable Reagan clone, but has all the charm and apparent intellect of George W. Bush's mean redneck cousin. After his comment about treating Fed Chairman Ben Bernenke "ugly", he encountered some ugliness himself, as protesters at a NH event let him know what they thought of him.

During that press junket, he told a boy that evolution is a " theory that’s out there. It’s got some gaps in it..." He's also said that global warming is a hoax. It's pretty clear that it was Perry that Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) was thinking of when he said that Republicans "are allergic to science".

They also seem to be allergic to common sense. Sen. Top Coburn (R-OK) recently said "It's just a good thing I can't pack a gun on the Senate floor". He later tried to play that comment off as a joke. Yeah, ha-ha... hilarious.

But there are a few glowing embers there in the darkness (not exactly flaming liberalism - they ARE Republicans after all). Presidential hopeful John Huntsman has distanced himself from his science-challenged party members by declaring "I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy". He's crazy to think the Tea Party conservatives in his party will vote for him in the primary with THAT attitude.

Another cheer for a Republican meeting minimum expectations goes out to Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) who was selected to be on the joint committee (super Congress) for the debt plan. He has vowed that there will be no cuts to Medicare and Social Security. I'm sure Paul Ryan (R-WI) will not be happy about that. No telling whether he will be in favor of tax increases though.

One Republican that IS in favor of tax increases is Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). He said at a town hall meeting that he agreed with Warren Buffet's call to close tax loopholes that benefit the rich. It would be nice to have HIM on that Super Congress committee.

So of course these aren't bright shining examples of Republican progressiveism. There's no Nixon there, creating the EPA. But considering how far the Republicans have slid to the right with the Tea Party extremists pulling as hard as they can, it's nice to see (and acknowldege) those that are willing to buck their party's hard line and think for themselves.

Maybe this is some of that hope and change we were all looking for...
 

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Comment by BobR on 08/19/2011 12:57:54
Completely unrelated to the blog - how cool is this?... (if you have the money)

Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 13:06:27
Morning

Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 13:06:56
Quote by BobR:
Completely unrelated to the blog - how cool is this?... (if you have the money)


O.M.G. That is Awesome! Want!


Comment by TriSec on 08/19/2011 13:26:35
Morning, folks. Looks like another day of unfettered access.

Who knows, since they hacked the staff up, maybe they're throwing us a bone.



Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 13:30:56
Good morning.

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 13:33:24
Quote by BobR:
Completely unrelated to the blog - how cool is this?... (if you have the money)
That is amazing!


Comment by Scoopster on 08/19/2011 13:39:43
Mornin' all.. Oof I feel a headache comin' on.

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 13:40:08
Also among those glowing members is Fred Karger (he was a guest on yesterday's show)

He appears to be quite liberal socially. Openly gay too.

Comment by BobR on 08/19/2011 13:44:25
Quote by Raine:
Also among those glowing members is Fred Karger (he was a guest on yesterday's show)

He appears to be quite liberal socially. Openly gay too.

Except for his positions on Teacher's unions, not too shabby for a Republican... of course his from Cali-for-ni-a...

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 14:05:52
Anyone else having issues with the FB this morning? it's only partially loading for me.

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 14:19:57


Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 14:23:05
Quote by Raine:
Anyone else having issues with the FB this morning? it's only partially loading for me.



I think it might have something to do with the some tweaking they've been doing - try clearing the cookies then try

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/19/2011 14:24:29
Quote by BobR:
Completely unrelated to the blog - how cool is this?... (if you have the money)



Getting back to comments yesterday about sectors of nerddom, I'm geek and I don't like steam punk, sue me.

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/19/2011 14:27:14
Is Fortenberry from Nebraska? I am a little confused since there isn't a state abbreviation "NB." Nebraska is NE. Just sayin because I am a geek who if asked can name all the state abbreviations..

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 14:27:49
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Anyone else having issues with the FB this morning? it's only partially loading for me.



I think it might have something to do with the some tweaking they've been doing - try clearing the cookies then try
Thanks Mala. I quit safari and restarted, it seems to have helped.


Comment by Scoopster on 08/19/2011 14:33:06
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/19/2011 14:34:47
Good morning, bloggers!!

I hope that everyone is doing well today. (I have some stuff to do away from the computer soon.)

BobR, I would argue that it is a sign of how far from the facts the GOP is that John Huntsman has to worry about being called crazy. I wish those trying to pull back from the extremes success, but I don't think that it will change anything this election cycle.

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 14:39:34
Lieberman, Cantor will not be at Beck's Jerusalem rally

there is a certain snark in this article that I appreciate.

Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 14:40:35
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by BobR:
Completely unrelated to the blog - how cool is this?... (if you have the money)



Getting back to comments yesterday about sectors of nerddom, I'm geek and I don't like steam punk, sue me.



Did you watch this weeks Guild?

"Steampunk the Eurotrash of nerddom" ;)


Comment by Mondobubba on 08/19/2011 14:51:51
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by BobR:
Completely unrelated to the blog - how cool is this?... (if you have the money)



Getting back to comments yesterday about sectors of nerddom, I'm geek and I don't like steam punk, sue me.



Did you watch this weeks Guild?

"Steampunk the Eurotrash of nerddom" ;)


That about sums it up for me. "The Wild Wild West" should have killed steampunk dead, but oddly it didn't.

Comment by TriSec on 08/19/2011 14:55:25
Quote by Mondobubba:
Is Fortenberry from Nebraska? I am a little confused since there isn't a state abbreviation "NB." Nebraska is NE. Just sayin because I am a geek who if asked can name all the state abbreviations..


erm, that would be New Brunswick. I'll see your 50 states and add the Canadian Provinces, too.




Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 14:55:39
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by BobR:
Completely unrelated to the blog - how cool is this?... (if you have the money)



Getting back to comments yesterday about sectors of nerddom, I'm geek and I don't like steam punk, sue me.



Did you watch this weeks Guild?

"Steampunk the Eurotrash of nerddom" ;)


That about sums it up for me. "The Wild Wild West" should have killed steampunk dead, but oddly it didn't.



ahhh, I like Steampunk, when done right it can be very beautiful

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 14:56:45
That's Jacob's voice!

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/19/2011 14:57:08
Quote by TriSec:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Is Fortenberry from Nebraska? I am a little confused since there isn't a state abbreviation "NB." Nebraska is NE. Just sayin because I am a geek who if asked can name all the state abbreviations..


erm, that would be New Brunswick. I'll see your 50 states and add the Canadian Provinces, too.




Isch thisch a challenge good Schir? :huffs inhaler:

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 14:57:37
(in the Portland Promo for the Sexy liberal Show)

Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 14:59:16
We actually have a motorized beer cooler in the office - it is indeed very cool! The manager road it up and down the hall when we got it

Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 14:59:42
Quote by Raine:
(in the Portland Promo for the Sexy liberal Show)


you are?! Nice


Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 15:15:50
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
(in the Portland Promo for the Sexy liberal Show)


you are?! Nice

oh, no -- Jacob Dean was in the portland promo...

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 15:16:28
Quote by wickedpam:
We actually have a motorized beer cooler in the office - it is indeed very cool! The manager road it up and down the hall when we got it



Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 15:20:52
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
(in the Portland Promo for the Sexy liberal Show)


you are?! Nice

oh, no -- Jacob Dean was in the portland promo...



oohhhh ok

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 15:37:58
I once smuggled a pitcher of beer out of a bar.

And a coat rack.

Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 15:40:56
Quote by Raine:
I once smuggled a pitcher of beer out of a bar.

And a coat rack.


was this on the same night?

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 15:44:11
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
I once smuggled a pitcher of beer out of a bar.

And a coat rack.


was this on the same night?

Truth be told -- yes.

It was quite a night.

Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 15:46:59
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
I once smuggled a pitcher of beer out of a bar.

And a coat rack.


was this on the same night?

Truth be told -- yes.

It was quite a night.




you had me at coat rack....

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 15:48:35
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
I once smuggled a pitcher of beer out of a bar.

And a coat rack.


was this on the same night?

Truth be told -- yes.

It was quite a night.




you had me at coat rack....
IT was a long coat on a winters night -- the bar was across the street from our dorms.... I was bringing beer to the crew studying on the floor...

I just liked the coat rack.... I still have it!


Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 15:49:30
Imagine crossing 9th avenue with a coat rack hidden in your coat.

Comment by wickedpam on 08/19/2011 15:52:26
Quote by Raine:
Imagine crossing 9th avenue with a coat rack hidden in your coat.



and carrying beers to boot.

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 16:01:18
About the Bus POTUS used -- and for all those that are expressing OUTRAGE!


One of the buses will be available for use by the Republican presidential candidate as well. And they wouldn't only be used on the campaign trail -- the Secret Service said the multipurpose vehicles be useful whenever a protectee travels into rural areas.

"The reality is that we're overdue for having this type of protective asset in our fleet," Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan told TPM. "We've had protectees in buses since at least 1980, Ronald Reagan, Gov. Reagan, was in a bus during the campaign. It's overdue because designing our own vehicle really gave us a level of security which we don't get when we lease a bus."

In the past, the Secret Service has enhanced the security features of buses leased by presidential campaigns, and they say having their own secure buses that can be used during campaign trips just makes more sense.

"If we have a candidate who has leased a bus and we're going to be protecting that candidate, we're going to look to enhance the security of that vehicle," Donovan said. "This is just the next step, and as I said, something that we're overdue for."



Comment by Mondobubba on 08/19/2011 16:03:52
I am impressed by your smuggling abilities, Raine. Beer and a coat rack. Impressive!

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 16:12:08
Quote by Mondobubba:
I am impressed by your smuggling abilities, Raine. Beer and a coat rack. Impressive!

Why thank you! Considering NYPD Midtown south was a block away -- this bar was oft found to be frequented with off duty PO's.


Comment by livingonli on 08/19/2011 16:34:31
Good day everyone. Another day, and another morning with kittie who wants attention. She likes to nuzzle next to me but now she's napping.

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/19/2011 16:36:53
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
I am impressed by your smuggling abilities, Raine. Beer and a coat rack. Impressive!

Why thank you! Considering NYPD Midtown south was a block away -- this bar was oft found to be frequented with off duty PO's.



Who suspect you of coatrack and beer smuggling?

Comment by TriSec on 08/19/2011 16:46:29
Non-sequitir:

With all this talk of job creation and revenue the Pres is planning for September, here's a curveball.

Do you think it's time to dust off the war tax? At a 10,000 foot level, he could trap the Republicans with it.

Who do you love more, the troops or your corporate overlords? While we all know the answer, it might help focus "the masses" more on who's side the GOP is really on.

Anyway, idle prattle from your loyal TriSec.



Comment by TriSec on 08/19/2011 17:11:39
And now Freshe Air redeems itself with an interview full of baseball minutiae.

<-- calls for slider low.

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/19/2011 17:16:05
Quote by TriSec:
And now Freshe Air redeems itself with an interview full of baseball minutiae.

<-- calls for slider low.



You are just baiting me with the spelling aren't you?

Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 17:28:26
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
I am impressed by your smuggling abilities, Raine. Beer and a coat rack. Impressive!

Why thank you! Considering NYPD Midtown south was a block away -- this bar was oft found to be frequented with off duty PO's.



Who suspect you of coatrack and beer smuggling?



Evidently not Midtown South...

Comment by Scoopster on 08/19/2011 18:15:50
Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 18:42:38
I gotta give it to Hunstman, he is trying to be rational. (apropos of todays blog)

To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.


Comment by Raine on 08/19/2011 18:44:19
Comment by TriSec on 08/19/2011 18:45:09
Dear iPod people:

"Shuffle" means a random selection of all the music currently loaded into the memory. "Alternate" is playing one song in turn from two albums.

mmmmkay?

I've got Vaughn Monroe and Bitstream Dream battling for control of my iPod right now. I wouldn't bet against Vaughn.




Comment by BobR on 08/19/2011 18:45:39
Quote by Raine:
I gotta give it to Hunstman, he is trying to be rational. (apropos of todays blog)

To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.

right - that's what I quoted in the blog...

Comment by Scoopster on 08/19/2011 19:03:56
IT'S FRIDAY YA BASTAHDS!!!

http://www.box.net/shared/static/23th539g357hahd6f20b.gif


Comment by Mondobubba on 08/19/2011 19:07:02
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
I am impressed by your smuggling abilities, Raine. Beer and a coat rack. Impressive!

Why thank you! Considering NYPD Midtown south was a block away -- this bar was oft found to be frequented with off duty PO's.



Who suspect you of coatrack and beer smuggling?



Evidently not Midtown South...


Oh they would only worry Command level stuff. Midtown South is over a bunch of police precients. The precients would have been the ones worrying about your smuggling beer and coat racks. I was going to totally get my nerd on, but Wikipedia isn't working, so I had to wing it.

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/19/2011 19:08:34
Quote by TriSec:
Dear iPod people:

"Shuffle" means a random selection of all the music currently loaded into the memory. "Alternate" is playing one song in turn from two albums.

mmmmkay?

I've got Vaughn Monroe and Bitstream Dream battling for control of my iPod right now. I wouldn't bet against Vaughn.




Don't use iTunes as random number generator for your complex encryption system there, fella.

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