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My Veins Run With Cheese
Author: Raine
Date: 08/13/2012 12:47:36
That my friends is a quote from Congressperson Paul Ryan. Here is the full quote for context: How do you top that on a Monday morning?
I know that many people are probably tired of all the Ryan/Romney talk over the weekend. It appears that Romney is too. He's cancelled a campaign stop due to exhaustion. It's understandable, considering he is not only the former governor of Massachuseets, but also the former governor of Virginia.... From Boston Globe reporter Matt Viser: That's right folks, The next President of the United States introduced the former governor of Virginia as the next President... What the Wha? Don't tell Mitt that. Matt Viser also tweeted out this gem:
Well this choice was Romney's and Romneys alone, as Ben Smith reports over at Buzzfeed: Less than 3 days in and this has disaster written all over the place.
Happy Monday!
and 
Raine
Upon taking the stage, Ryan become visibly emotional, wiping his eyes. He blew kisses to the crowd. His first words on the stump were, "Hi, Mom."
Joking that half the crowd were his relatives, Ryan talked up his Midwestern roots and his love for his home state.
"My veins run with cheese, bratwurst, and a little Spotted Cow and some Millers," Ryan said, his voice cracking with emotion. "I even think ice fishing is interesting."
I know that many people are probably tired of all the Ryan/Romney talk over the weekend. It appears that Romney is too. He's cancelled a campaign stop due to exhaustion.
Presumptive Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney will be touring the state of Florida today, but he is no longer visiting Orlando, his campaign announced late Sunday night.
Romney is said to be exhausted after 48 hours of promoting his new vice presidential pick, Paul Ryan, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
@mviser Oops. Paul Ryan, with Romney to his right: "This is a man who, when he was governor of Virginia…"
@mviser Matt Romney: "You just introduced him as the next president." Mitt: "No, I didn't." Matt: "Yes, you did." Ann: "Yes, you did." Mitt corrects
Well this choice was Romney's and Romneys alone, as Ben Smith reports over at Buzzfeed:
"Everybody was against [Ryan] to start with only Romney for," said one top Republican, who is skeptical of the choice and griped that Romney's top advisors have "been giving Mitt everything he wanted in this campaign."
(snip)
And Romney's own aides, in conversations with reporters over the last day, have also made clear that the candidate himself, not his advisors, drove the Ryan choice, something they have put in the context of Romney's forceful leadership.
"He made his decision to select Congressman Ryan," advisor Myers said. "It was his decision alone."
Happy Monday!
and Raine
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 12:57:17
Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 12:57:17
Why do I feel that the Romney-Ryan campaign is going to be disaster like the fate of a certain White Star liner than sank 100 years ago.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:05:33
trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:05:33
This MIGHT explain what happened on the Boston radio scene last week.
Rush Radio failure complete.
The station that used to carry Stephanie and Air America, got flipped to Rumba, then got a 5x power increase to get flipped to Rush Radio has flipped again.
Clear Channel gave up on AM Conservative talk in Boston, Rush was re-signed by his former Entercom outlet, the other on-air talent on AM1200 is gone. In its place is running a loop signaling the coming of GAFFE Radio.
The loop is a mixture of "Left" gaffes (57 states, Howard Dean's YEAAAAAAAGH, Bill Clinton's sexual perversions), "Right" gaffes (almost anything that Bush the Lesser said, DO IT LIVE, Reagan's "We'll begin bombing in 5 minutes", Rmoney's I like to fire people) and local gaffes (anything that Mumbles Menino says).
I think what Clear Channel found out is that Boston prefers, LIVE AND LOCAL, as practiced on the FM side at 96.9. Rush's former home (WRKO) was able to hold out long enough for Clear Channel to give up and get him back, where he will likely get a good part of his listeners back as a lead-in to Howie Carr.
Where will the gaffes come from....... ;)
In any event, this appears to be a totally new format for Clear Channel which is springing up in many markets. Will be interesting to see what becomes of it.
Rush Radio failure complete.
The station that used to carry Stephanie and Air America, got flipped to Rumba, then got a 5x power increase to get flipped to Rush Radio has flipped again.
Clear Channel gave up on AM Conservative talk in Boston, Rush was re-signed by his former Entercom outlet, the other on-air talent on AM1200 is gone. In its place is running a loop signaling the coming of GAFFE Radio.
The loop is a mixture of "Left" gaffes (57 states, Howard Dean's YEAAAAAAAGH, Bill Clinton's sexual perversions), "Right" gaffes (almost anything that Bush the Lesser said, DO IT LIVE, Reagan's "We'll begin bombing in 5 minutes", Rmoney's I like to fire people) and local gaffes (anything that Mumbles Menino says).
I think what Clear Channel found out is that Boston prefers, LIVE AND LOCAL, as practiced on the FM side at 96.9. Rush's former home (WRKO) was able to hold out long enough for Clear Channel to give up and get him back, where he will likely get a good part of his listeners back as a lead-in to Howie Carr.
Where will the gaffes come from....... ;)
In any event, this appears to be a totally new format for Clear Channel which is springing up in many markets. Will be interesting to see what becomes of it.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/13/2012 13:11:32
*staggers in collapses onto overstuffed fainting couch*
Morning
Supposedly they are calling this a large crowd
This is the normal view of Harris Pavilion
you know what we usually do here?
Ice skate, have little craft shows, and have Saturday night concerts/dances
wickedpam on 08/13/2012 13:11:32
*staggers in collapses onto overstuffed fainting couch* Morning
Supposedly they are calling this a large crowd
This is the normal view of Harris Pavilion
you know what we usually do here?
Ice skate, have little craft shows, and have Saturday night concerts/dances
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:13:09
trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:13:09
Oh, and a big FUCK YOU to NBC for butchering the closing ceremonies last night, teasing us with "THE WHO IS COMING UP!!!" and subjecting us to an alleged comedy pilot, then giving us 7 minutes of The Who and inane NBC chatter.
And a double F U for bleeping Eric Idle. Cowards, it was after 10. And a triple F U to Seacrest for spoiling Idle's entrance.
And a double F U for bleeping Eric Idle. Cowards, it was after 10. And a triple F U to Seacrest for spoiling Idle's entrance.
Comment by 
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:18:02
That is NOT a huge crowd, I remember that pavilion.
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:18:02
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Supposedly they are calling this a large crowd
you know what we usually do here?
Ice skate, have little craft shows, and have Saturday night concerts/dances
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 13:18:32
IT was TERRIBLE. Horrible.
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:18:32
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Oh, and a big FUCK YOU to NBC for butchering the closing ceremonies last night, teasing us with "THE WHO IS COMING UP!!!" and subjecting us to an alleged comedy pilot, then giving us 7 minutes of The Who and inane NBC chatter.
And a double F U for bleeping Eric Idle. Cowards, it was after 10. And a triple F U to Seacrest for spoiling Idle's entrance.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:22:03
trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:22:03
The new webpage for Gaffe 1200.
Looks like long-time Boston personality Matt Siegel is behind this. Good.
Looks like long-time Boston personality Matt Siegel is behind this. Good.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/13/2012 13:23:03
its not that big a pavilion - its a nice pavilion but not that big.
now I will tell you there was a crowd in the parking lot where we have the farmers market (also not a big space)
we are a small independent city of only 40K people, most of them avoided old town. At 2pm when I got to the OFA office opening there was still tons of parking in our little parking deck. Plus I have to wonder, other then the restaurants, did these people got to any of our businesses, I doubt it.
wickedpam on 08/13/2012 13:23:03
Quote by Raine:That is NOT a huge crowd, I remember that pavilion.Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Supposedly they are calling this a large crowd
you know what we usually do here?
Ice skate, have little craft shows, and have Saturday night concerts/dances
its not that big a pavilion - its a nice pavilion but not that big.
now I will tell you there was a crowd in the parking lot where we have the farmers market (also not a big space)
we are a small independent city of only 40K people, most of them avoided old town. At 2pm when I got to the OFA office opening there was still tons of parking in our little parking deck. Plus I have to wonder, other then the restaurants, did these people got to any of our businesses, I doubt it.
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 13:25:16
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:25:16
You know, I just knew he was gonna pick Ryan -- not because his staff and advisers wanted him, but because Mitt Romney thinks he is the best choice to win. Dude is THAT tone deaf to the country -- and his party.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/13/2012 13:27:31
I would have sworn it was going to be Rubbio, Ryan is actually worse.
wickedpam on 08/13/2012 13:27:31
Quote by Raine:
You know, I just knew he was gonna pick Ryan -- not because his staff and advisers wanted him, but because Mitt Romney thinks he is the best choice to win. Dude is THAT tone deaf to the country -- and his party.
I would have sworn it was going to be Rubbio, Ryan is actually worse.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:28:47
When I realized what NBC did I went to reprogram my TiVo to catch the Who and accidentally saw a few seconds of Animal Practice. Don't think I've recovered yet. Absolutely abysmal.
trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:28:47
Quote by Raine:IT was TERRIBLE. Horrible.Quote by trojanrabbit:
Oh, and a big FUCK YOU to NBC for butchering the closing ceremonies last night, teasing us with "THE WHO IS COMING UP!!!" and subjecting us to an alleged comedy pilot, then giving us 7 minutes of The Who and inane NBC chatter.
And a double F U for bleeping Eric Idle. Cowards, it was after 10. And a triple F U to Seacrest for spoiling Idle's entrance.
When I realized what NBC did I went to reprogram my TiVo to catch the Who and accidentally saw a few seconds of Animal Practice. Don't think I've recovered yet. Absolutely abysmal.
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 13:29:34
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:29:34
So Paul Ryan like to noodle and tax shafts? 
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 13:31:17
That's why I had to post that article in the blog. It is a stunning admission that the campaign is out there saying that Romney and Romney alone made this choice.
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:31:17
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
You know, I just knew he was gonna pick Ryan -- not because his staff and advisers wanted him, but because Mitt Romney thinks he is the best choice to win. Dude is THAT tone deaf to the country -- and his party.
I would have sworn it was going to be Rubbio, Ryan is actually worse.
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 13:31:49
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:31:49
Quote by Mondobubba:
Why do I feel that the Romney-Ryan campaign is going to be disaster like the fate of a certain White Star liner than sank 100 years ago.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:37:57
Dammit, ANOTHER weeper?
trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 13:37:57
Upon taking the stage, Ryan become visibly emotional, wiping his eyes. He blew kisses to the crowd. His first words on the stump were, "Hi, Mom."
Dammit, ANOTHER weeper?
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 13:39:03
Right? 
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:39:03
Quote by trojanrabbit:Upon taking the stage, Ryan become visibly emotional, wiping his eyes. He blew kisses to the crowd. His first words on the stump were, "Hi, Mom."
Dammit, ANOTHER weeper?
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 13:40:54
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:40:54
People decided to vote for McCain becuase of Palin -- I believe that this will draw some of the RW crazy base out for Mittens.
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 13:52:29
Raine on 08/13/2012 13:52:29
I like this approach.
President Barack Obama will announce on Monday that the Department of Agriculture intends to buy up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken and catfish to help support farmers suffering from the drought, a White House official said.
The food purchases will go toward "food nutrition assistance" programs, like food banks.
(snip)
"This is a win-win. Farmers and ranchers will have an opportunity to sell more of their products at this critical time and taxpayers will get a better price on food that would have been purchased later," the official said.
"The president has directed his administration to continue exploring every possible avenue to provide relief to communities struggling with this historic natural disaster."
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/13/2012 13:57:22
Scoopster on 08/13/2012 13:57:22
Mornin' all & Happy V-J Day! 
Comment by wickedpam on 08/13/2012 13:57:36
oh definitely it will get their truly crazy base moving - I feel bad for their moderates
wickedpam on 08/13/2012 13:57:36
Quote by Raine:
People decided to vote for McCain becuase of Palin -- I believe that this will draw some of the RW crazy base out for Mittens.
oh definitely it will get their truly crazy base moving - I feel bad for their moderates
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 13:59:28
La Maddow was talking about Mitten's campaign on her show last week. The thrust of what she was saying was that Mitt's campaign is being run in October mode, when all the undecided voters have made up their minds and you need to energize your base.
Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 13:59:28
Quote by Raine:
People decided to vote for McCain becuase of Palin -- I believe that this will draw some of the RW crazy base out for Mittens.
La Maddow was talking about Mitten's campaign on her show last week. The thrust of what she was saying was that Mitt's campaign is being run in October mode, when all the undecided voters have made up their minds and you need to energize your base.
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 14:01:56
Raine on 08/13/2012 14:01:56
It occurs to me that Mitt Romney is starting to sound like he's campaigning for Paul Ryan....
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 14:02:45
That is truth.
HE's in BIG trouble and his campaign knows it.
Raine on 08/13/2012 14:02:45
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
People decided to vote for McCain becuase of Palin -- I believe that this will draw some of the RW crazy base out for Mittens.
La Maddow was talking about Mitten's campaign on her show last week. The thrust of what she was saying was that Mitt's campaign is being run in October mode, when all the undecided voters have made up their minds and you need to energize your base.
HE's in BIG trouble and his campaign knows it.
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 14:07:01
Raine on 08/13/2012 14:07:01
I just read this and I love it:
Baining of Medicare
The Bain way of management.... Take it over, clean out the assets, then dump it.
Baining of Medicare
The Bain way of management.... Take it over, clean out the assets, then dump it.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/13/2012 14:15:31
Scoopster on 08/13/2012 14:15:31
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 14:18:23
Remember when that shit was illegal?
Raine on 08/13/2012 14:18:23
Wow.
Remember when that shit was illegal?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 14:36:04
I was chatting with a friend on Skype, but I think that I may have been lucky in missing this butchery.
Raine, first, thanks for a great blog. I suspect that Romney has alienated his staff and caused a lot of problems for other Republicans. Cutting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are not popular positions with senior citizens in many states.
Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 14:36:04
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Oh, and a big FUCK YOU to NBC for butchering the closing ceremonies last night, teasing us with "THE WHO IS COMING UP!!!" and subjecting us to an alleged comedy pilot, then giving us 7 minutes of The Who and inane NBC chatter.
And a double F U for bleeping Eric Idle. Cowards, it was after 10. And a triple F U to Seacrest for spoiling Idle's entrance.
I was chatting with a friend on Skype, but I think that I may have been lucky in missing this butchery.
Raine, first, thanks for a great blog. I suspect that Romney has alienated his staff and caused a lot of problems for other Republicans. Cutting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are not popular positions with senior citizens in many states.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 14:38:22
Some years back, I stopped watching most prime time television in favor of progressive talk and reading. I think that I am better off. With rare exceptions, most television is boring and predictable to me.
Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 14:38:22
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:IT was TERRIBLE. Horrible.Quote by trojanrabbit:
Oh, and a big FUCK YOU to NBC for butchering the closing ceremonies last night, teasing us with "THE WHO IS COMING UP!!!" and subjecting us to an alleged comedy pilot, then giving us 7 minutes of The Who and inane NBC chatter.
And a double F U for bleeping Eric Idle. Cowards, it was after 10. And a triple F U to Seacrest for spoiling Idle's entrance.
When I realized what NBC did I went to reprogram my TiVo to catch the Who and accidentally saw a few seconds of Animal Practice. Don't think I've recovered yet. Absolutely abysmal.
Some years back, I stopped watching most prime time television in favor of progressive talk and reading. I think that I am better off. With rare exceptions, most television is boring and predictable to me.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 14:48:16
Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 14:48:16
I had a thunderstorm of grief last night. I hate those. They are really intense, but they only last a couple of minutes.
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 14:50:54
how are you doing now?
Raine on 08/13/2012 14:50:54
Quote by Mondobubba:
I had a thunderstorm of grief last night. I hate those. They are really intense, but they only last a couple of minutes.
how are you doing now?
Comment by Scoopster on 08/13/2012 14:51:38
wooo flashbacks to 1992! Don't stop thinkin' about tomorrow!
Scoopster on 08/13/2012 14:51:38
wooo flashbacks to 1992! Don't stop thinkin' about tomorrow!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 14:52:02
We had some rain last night. I did yard work for six hours Saturday and felt sick yesterday. Feeling better.
Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 14:52:02
Quote by Mondobubba:
I had a thunderstorm of grief last night. I hate those. They are really intense, but they only last a couple of minutes.
We had some rain last night. I did yard work for six hours Saturday and felt sick yesterday. Feeling better.
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 14:52:39
I can't hear that song without thinking about that!
Raine on 08/13/2012 14:52:39
Quote by Scoopster:
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 14:52:47
The bedroom TV no longer responds to its remote. My wife wanted a new TV. I said I'd rather just ditch cable altogether. We watch mostly Netflix. Didn't get much resistance.
trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 14:52:47
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:IT was TERRIBLE. Horrible.Quote by trojanrabbit:
Oh, and a big FUCK YOU to NBC for butchering the closing ceremonies last night, teasing us with "THE WHO IS COMING UP!!!" and subjecting us to an alleged comedy pilot, then giving us 7 minutes of The Who and inane NBC chatter.
And a double F U for bleeping Eric Idle. Cowards, it was after 10. And a triple F U to Seacrest for spoiling Idle's entrance.
When I realized what NBC did I went to reprogram my TiVo to catch the Who and accidentally saw a few seconds of Animal Practice. Don't think I've recovered yet. Absolutely abysmal.
Some years back, I stopped watching most prime time television in favor of progressive talk and reading. I think that I am better off. With rare exceptions, most television is boring and predictable to me.
The bedroom TV no longer responds to its remote. My wife wanted a new TV. I said I'd rather just ditch cable altogether. We watch mostly Netflix. Didn't get much resistance.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 14:55:11
trojanrabbit on 08/13/2012 14:55:11
I'm thinking now that Rush has moved to a station about 2 miles from me that I hope I'm not affected by "negative waves".
I suppose I can get in my RF proof chamber and close the door if I feel a spell coming on.
I suppose I can get in my RF proof chamber and close the door if I feel a spell coming on.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/13/2012 14:55:40
wickedpam on 08/13/2012 14:55:40
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
I had a thunderstorm of grief last night. I hate those. They are really intense, but they only last a couple of minutes.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 14:59:56
Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 14:59:56
I think that we should see some effort to tie Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney -- who tout their faith -- in with Ayn Rand. So, here is what a friend let me know about via Alternet:
I think that progressives need to educate the public about Ryan's positions and their inspiration. While Alternet is not exactly the favorite source here, I think that there are some good articles. We seem to now have a Republican party which is now openly calling for tearing up the social safety net.
Paul Ryan's Biggest Influence: 10 Things You Should Know About the Lunatic Ayn Rand
AlterNet / By Jan Frel
Paul Ryan's Biggest Influence: 10 Things You Should Know About the Lunatic Ayn Rand
Here's a treasure trove of background info on the woman who inspired Romney's VP pick to go into public office.
August 12, 2012 |
"The reason I got involved in public service, by and large, if I had to credit one thinker, one person, it would be Ayn Rand ." That's freshly minted GOP vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan talking -- statements he would eventually recant -- at a party celebrating what would have been the prolific author's 100th birthday,
Rand's books are a big driver in the long-term right-wing campaign to delude millions of people into believing that there's no such thing as society -- that everyone must look out only for themselves. Lately, Rand's work has enjoyed a major revival of interest. Besides Ryan, she's inspired yoga-wear company Lululemon to publish her quotations on its products, and she's even made inroads into the North American semi-socialist enclave of Canada .
AlterNet has kept the pace with Rand's resurgence, doing our best to educate people about what a nutcase she was and how harmful her ideas are. These 10 articles, previously published on AlterNet, shed light on why Rand's influence on Ryan is so dangerous.
I think that progressives need to educate the public about Ryan's positions and their inspiration. While Alternet is not exactly the favorite source here, I think that there are some good articles. We seem to now have a Republican party which is now openly calling for tearing up the social safety net.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/13/2012 15:13:50
wickedpam on 08/13/2012 15:13:50
Bender is right, lets not count our chickens just yet. We still have to get out there and inform people.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 15:14:00
Much better thanks. They only last for a couple-three minutes and they are over. But it is a tough few minutes.
Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 15:14:00
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
I had a thunderstorm of grief last night. I hate those. They are really intense, but they only last a couple of minutes.
Much better thanks. They only last for a couple-three minutes and they are over. But it is a tough few minutes.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 15:17:19
Precisely, the conservative base will be somewhat energized hoping that Romney will be but a stenographer for Grover Norquist and Paul Ryan. So, we have a lot of work ahead of us.
Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 15:17:19
Quote by wickedpam:
Bender is right, lets not count our chickens just yet. We still have to get out there and inform people.
Precisely, the conservative base will be somewhat energized hoping that Romney will be but a stenographer for Grover Norquist and Paul Ryan. So, we have a lot of work ahead of us.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/13/2012 15:25:04
supposedly there is an up tick in people volunteering for them - I'm wondering if that will trail off after the bump.
I know that in our local OFA office (just opened Sat 2 blocks from that crazy mess) all the sign up sheets were full in 4 hours.
I have a bunch of pix I need to up load. Sat was fun - got a pix of Terry Mcauliffe dancing with a kid singing group. XD
wickedpam on 08/13/2012 15:25:04
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by wickedpam:
Bender is right, lets not count our chickens just yet. We still have to get out there and inform people.
Precisely, the conservative base will be somewhat energized hoping that Romney will be but a stenographer for Grover Norquist and Paul Ryan. So, we have a lot of work ahead of us.
supposedly there is an up tick in people volunteering for them - I'm wondering if that will trail off after the bump.
I know that in our local OFA office (just opened Sat 2 blocks from that crazy mess) all the sign up sheets were full in 4 hours.
I have a bunch of pix I need to up load. Sat was fun - got a pix of Terry Mcauliffe dancing with a kid singing group. XD
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 15:33:33
I am hoping to have the whole Massachusetts job search thing settled soon, hopefully by getting a job there. However, if I am stuck here in NW Indiana I will be focusing perhaps a little less on politics than I would in Massachusetts. The prospects here are not that exciting and Indiana will likely go to Romney.
Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 15:33:33
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by wickedpam:
Bender is right, lets not count our chickens just yet. We still have to get out there and inform people.
Precisely, the conservative base will be somewhat energized hoping that Romney will be but a stenographer for Grover Norquist and Paul Ryan. So, we have a lot of work ahead of us.
supposedly there is an up tick in people volunteering for them - I'm wondering if that will trail off after the bump.
I know that in our local OFA office (just opened Sat 2 blocks from that crazy mess) all the sign up sheets were full in 4 hours.
I have a bunch of pix I need to up load. Sat was fun - got a pix of Terry Mcauliffe dancing with a kid singing group. XD
I am hoping to have the whole Massachusetts job search thing settled soon, hopefully by getting a job there. However, if I am stuck here in NW Indiana I will be focusing perhaps a little less on politics than I would in Massachusetts. The prospects here are not that exciting and Indiana will likely go to Romney.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 15:37:03
Will we are reading the same article. Ms Rand was in the parlance of our time, a fucking nutjob.
Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 15:37:03
Quote by Will in Chicago:
I think that we should see some effort to tie Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney -- who tout their faith -- in with Ayn Rand. So, here is what a friend let me know about via Alternet:
Paul Ryan's Biggest Influence: 10 Things You Should Know About the Lunatic Ayn Rand
AlterNet / By Jan Frel
Paul Ryan's Biggest Influence: 10 Things You Should Know About the Lunatic Ayn Rand
Here's a treasure trove of background info on the woman who inspired Romney's VP pick to go into public office.
August 12, 2012 |
"The reason I got involved in public service, by and large, if I had to credit one thinker, one person, it would be Ayn Rand ." That's freshly minted GOP vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan talking -- statements he would eventually recant -- at a party celebrating what would have been the prolific author's 100th birthday,
Rand's books are a big driver in the long-term right-wing campaign to delude millions of people into believing that there's no such thing as society -- that everyone must look out only for themselves. Lately, Rand's work has enjoyed a major revival of interest. Besides Ryan, she's inspired yoga-wear company Lululemon to publish her quotations on its products, and she's even made inroads into the North American semi-socialist enclave of Canada .
AlterNet has kept the pace with Rand's resurgence, doing our best to educate people about what a nutcase she was and how harmful her ideas are. These 10 articles, previously published on AlterNet, shed light on why Rand's influence on Ryan is so dangerous.
I think that progressives need to educate the public about Ryan's positions and their inspiration. While Alternet is not exactly the favorite source here, I think that there are some good articles. We seem to now have a Republican party which is now openly calling for tearing up the social safety net.
Will we are reading the same article. Ms Rand was in the parlance of our time, a fucking nutjob.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 15:44:11
A nutjob, a hypocrite and a woman who reacted to the extremism of the USSR in confiscating her father's business by coming up with an opposite yet equally totalitarian philosophy. Sorry, but Rand is arguing for a form of economic feudalism with corporate leaders taking the place of the lords of old.
Will in Chicago on 08/13/2012 15:44:11
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Will in Chicago:
I think that we should see some effort to tie Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney -- who tout their faith -- in with Ayn Rand. So, here is what a friend let me know about via Alternet:
Paul Ryan's Biggest Influence: 10 Things You Should Know About the Lunatic Ayn Rand
AlterNet / By Jan Frel
Paul Ryan's Biggest Influence: 10 Things You Should Know About the Lunatic Ayn Rand
Here's a treasure trove of background info on the woman who inspired Romney's VP pick to go into public office.
August 12, 2012 |
"The reason I got involved in public service, by and large, if I had to credit one thinker, one person, it would be Ayn Rand ." That's freshly minted GOP vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan talking -- statements he would eventually recant -- at a party celebrating what would have been the prolific author's 100th birthday,
Rand's books are a big driver in the long-term right-wing campaign to delude millions of people into believing that there's no such thing as society -- that everyone must look out only for themselves. Lately, Rand's work has enjoyed a major revival of interest. Besides Ryan, she's inspired yoga-wear company Lululemon to publish her quotations on its products, and she's even made inroads into the North American semi-socialist enclave of Canada .
AlterNet has kept the pace with Rand's resurgence, doing our best to educate people about what a nutcase she was and how harmful her ideas are. These 10 articles, previously published on AlterNet, shed light on why Rand's influence on Ryan is so dangerous.
I think that progressives need to educate the public about Ryan's positions and their inspiration. While Alternet is not exactly the favorite source here, I think that there are some good articles. We seem to now have a Republican party which is now openly calling for tearing up the social safety net.
Will we are reading the same article. Ms Rand was in the parlance of our time, a fucking nutjob.
A nutjob, a hypocrite and a woman who reacted to the extremism of the USSR in confiscating her father's business by coming up with an opposite yet equally totalitarian philosophy. Sorry, but Rand is arguing for a form of economic feudalism with corporate leaders taking the place of the lords of old.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 15:53:15
Sociopath comes to mind.
Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 15:53:15
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Will in Chicago:
I think that we should see some effort to tie Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney -- who tout their faith -- in with Ayn Rand. So, here is what a friend let me know about via Alternet:
Paul Ryan's Biggest Influence: 10 Things You Should Know About the Lunatic Ayn Rand
AlterNet / By Jan Frel
Paul Ryan's Biggest Influence: 10 Things You Should Know About the Lunatic Ayn Rand
Here's a treasure trove of background info on the woman who inspired Romney's VP pick to go into public office.
August 12, 2012 |
"The reason I got involved in public service, by and large, if I had to credit one thinker, one person, it would be Ayn Rand ." That's freshly minted GOP vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan talking -- statements he would eventually recant -- at a party celebrating what would have been the prolific author's 100th birthday,
Rand's books are a big driver in the long-term right-wing campaign to delude millions of people into believing that there's no such thing as society -- that everyone must look out only for themselves. Lately, Rand's work has enjoyed a major revival of interest. Besides Ryan, she's inspired yoga-wear company Lululemon to publish her quotations on its products, and she's even made inroads into the North American semi-socialist enclave of Canada .
AlterNet has kept the pace with Rand's resurgence, doing our best to educate people about what a nutcase she was and how harmful her ideas are. These 10 articles, previously published on AlterNet, shed light on why Rand's influence on Ryan is so dangerous.
I think that progressives need to educate the public about Ryan's positions and their inspiration. While Alternet is not exactly the favorite source here, I think that there are some good articles. We seem to now have a Republican party which is now openly calling for tearing up the social safety net.
Will we are reading the same article. Ms Rand was in the parlance of our time, a fucking nutjob.
A nutjob, a hypocrite and a woman who reacted to the extremism of the USSR in confiscating her father's business by coming up with an opposite yet equally totalitarian philosophy. Sorry, but Rand is arguing for a form of economic feudalism with corporate leaders taking the place of the lords of old.
Sociopath comes to mind.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 15:59:16
Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 15:59:16
Ayn Rand on the atomic bomb, "an eloquent example of, argument for and tribute to free enterprise." Wasn't that a product of government R&D?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 16:08:04
Mondobubba on 08/13/2012 16:08:04
Two words to get to the heart of Ayn Rand: tertiary syphilis
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 16:16:50
You are on a roll today! 
Raine on 08/13/2012 16:16:50
Quote by Mondobubba:
Ayn Rand on the atomic bomb, "an eloquent example of, argument for and tribute to free enterprise." Wasn't that a product of government R&D?
Comment by Raine on 08/13/2012 16:43:09
Raine on 08/13/2012 16:43:09
and now for something totally random....
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livingonli on 08/13/2012 16:54:26
livingonli on 08/13/2012 16:54:26
Good day, everyone. I hope that people finally realize that the GOP has become the party of right-wing crazies and that only the right-wing crazies will vote for them now. Except that the media in the name of "balance" will give the GOP a pass on a lot of their shit and try to fuzzy the dialogue. Even with progressive talk and the few MSNBC and Current hosts who will call them out, the GOP does get a pass in the rest of the so-called "Liberal" Media and not just at Fox News.