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To Ben wrote on Sep 10, 2008 7:38 AM:
Hey, dont read'em...
But since you will anyway, please note...
I used his source to dispute his 'facts', heck, I was nice enough to leave Palin out of it...
But since you have tickled my fancy...
There is this:
"As if it couldn't support itself, Alaska also ranks No. 1, year after year, in money it sucks in from Washington. In 2005 (the most recent figures), according to the Tax Foundation, Alaska ranked 18th in federal taxes paid per resident ($5,434) but first in federal spending received per resident ($13,950)."
So, if you want another Alaska, vote Republican?
Next.
But since you will anyway, please note...
I used his source to dispute his 'facts', heck, I was nice enough to leave Palin out of it...
But since you have tickled my fancy...
There is this:
"As if it couldn't support itself, Alaska also ranks No. 1, year after year, in money it sucks in from Washington. In 2005 (the most recent figures), according to the Tax Foundation, Alaska ranked 18th in federal taxes paid per resident ($5,434) but first in federal spending received per resident ($13,950)."
So, if you want another Alaska, vote Republican?
Next.
Roger wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:17 PM:
"Liberals don't like or want facts. They overlook the truth, and make up their own facts if needed."
They do? And not one right-leaning soul has EVER done this in the history of the entire Republican party? Ever?
That's an awfully bold statement to be making with no proof or qualifications. I want to see some references here. Who said this? Was it a study? Seriously.
They do? And not one right-leaning soul has EVER done this in the history of the entire Republican party? Ever?
That's an awfully bold statement to be making with no proof or qualifications. I want to see some references here. Who said this? Was it a study? Seriously.
NB Me again wrote on Sep 9, 2008 8:59 AM:
You said I was wrong about your letters policy. Well please tell me what has changed. You once told me it was only 1 (one) a month, and it was up to you to decide which ones you printed. I have written many that were never printed, and especially if they included any negative true facts on any businesses around here, that might advertise in your paper. Why is that. Do you protect all your advertisers from negative publicity in your paper? I have talked to other people who can't get there letters printed in the paper also, and some have told me that if they call and question you as to why they weren't published, THEN YOU PUBLISH THEM.... and the other thing is when people write letters pertaining to a recent article in the paper, you wait so long to publish the letter, that the article being commented on is out of everyones mind by then and forgotten altogether. SO PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I WROTE, THAT IS WRONG ! ! !
Troops wrote on Sep 8, 2008 4:56 PM:
Obama has visited us numerous times, in the hospital, in the field, and at the Senate, to vote FOR Vets benefits, McCreepyoldman hasn't. Move back to California.
Roger wrote on Sep 8, 2008 3:44 PM:
"Obama has shown disdain of the military: In another broadly publicized story Obama ignored injured troops in Germany when he discovered he couldn’t use the visit for a photo op."
Sounds more like OPINION than FACT, sir, of the sort one reads in the grocery store checkout line.
Sounds more like OPINION than FACT, sir, of the sort one reads in the grocery store checkout line.
NB wrote on Sep 8, 2008 2:52 PM:
Right on Mr. Cook, good for you.
Liberals don't like or want facts. They overlook the truth, and make up their own facts if needed.
And as for letters to the editor, you can write only one a month and then it might not get published. Up to the editor if he wants it or not, and he don't want too many. (Note from editor: "NB" is mistaken about our letters policy. We accept and publish any locally written letter that meets our standards regarding length, decency and defamation. All viewpoints are welcome. We do ask people to limit the frequency of their letters, in order to keep the Public Forum fresh and varied. Our hope is that, over time, more people will write letters, so that we can have more of them to publish.)
Liberals don't like or want facts. They overlook the truth, and make up their own facts if needed.
And as for letters to the editor, you can write only one a month and then it might not get published. Up to the editor if he wants it or not, and he don't want too many. (Note from editor: "NB" is mistaken about our letters policy. We accept and publish any locally written letter that meets our standards regarding length, decency and defamation. All viewpoints are welcome. We do ask people to limit the frequency of their letters, in order to keep the Public Forum fresh and varied. Our hope is that, over time, more people will write letters, so that we can have more of them to publish.)
Here We Go wrote on Sep 8, 2008 12:35 PM:
I challange Mr.Cook to go and volunteer his time at the Republican HQ,if he supports McCain and what's her face. Bring a good book, because I have never seen anybody in there.
Riggs wrote on Sep 8, 2008 10:56 AM:
opinions opinions, everybody's got 'em, like noses and rearends, unfortunately some stink worse than others.
Point of fact: San Francisco is a “sanctuary city” for illegal aliens. Illegal aliens commit crimes, the very fact they're illegal makes them criminals.
Point of fact: US tax dollars goto San Francisco. Those tax dollars are supporting illegal aliens.
To argue or deny these facts only makes one look like a fool.
Ms. Ramirez, you're free to move back to Kaulifornia anytime it's convenient
Point of fact: San Francisco is a “sanctuary city” for illegal aliens. Illegal aliens commit crimes, the very fact they're illegal makes them criminals.
Point of fact: US tax dollars goto San Francisco. Those tax dollars are supporting illegal aliens.
To argue or deny these facts only makes one look like a fool.
Ms. Ramirez, you're free to move back to Kaulifornia anytime it's convenient
Journalists Arrested welcome wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:55 AM:
Like Nazi Germany:Vote Republican.
Guess you haven't been paying much to any sort of real news lately. Google: Journalists arrested RNC
Also check it out on youtube.. This is the future if your beloved candidate gets elected..
I love how the Republicans blame gays and liberals for destroying america.. It's really the crazy fundamentalist christians who are pro life, yet pro war.. you guys need medication.
Guess you haven't been paying much to any sort of real news lately. Google: Journalists arrested RNC
Also check it out on youtube.. This is the future if your beloved candidate gets elected..
I love how the Republicans blame gays and liberals for destroying america.. It's really the crazy fundamentalist christians who are pro life, yet pro war.. you guys need medication.
Ben wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:36 AM:
Tony:
I have read your lengthy comments on alot of Letters to the Editor and I have a few questions for you.
1: Do you have a life? Who has time to write such long critques of so many articles?
2: What are your qualifications to make the statements of FACT that you continually make?
3: If indeed you are so knowledgeable and educated, why don't you write some letters and let others take pot shots at you?
I have no idea whether you really "know your stuff" but the length and tone of your responses defeats your purpose in several cases.
Just my opinion
I have read your lengthy comments on alot of Letters to the Editor and I have a few questions for you.
1: Do you have a life? Who has time to write such long critques of so many articles?
2: What are your qualifications to make the statements of FACT that you continually make?
3: If indeed you are so knowledgeable and educated, why don't you write some letters and let others take pot shots at you?
I have no idea whether you really "know your stuff" but the length and tone of your responses defeats your purpose in several cases.
Just my opinion
Hey Tony wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:24 AM:
Your statemnt "Being corrected is not being attacked. If you do not have your facts straight, some one pointing that out to you is not an attack"
Just look at the other comments....these are direct attacks to Mr. Cook's letter.
As is yours, you can claim your FACTS are true, but it is very doubtful.
Just look at the other comments....these are direct attacks to Mr. Cook's letter.
As is yours, you can claim your FACTS are true, but it is very doubtful.
Tony wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:41 AM:
Being corrected is not being attacked. If you do not have your facts straight, some one pointing that out to you is not an attack.
Seems you want to compete in the "arena of idea's" so here is one:
I researched your claim of SanFran being number two in taxes-you are right, the Federal tax burden of SanFran is 36k per person, according to your stated source.
How clever of you not to mention why:
Federal dollars are flowing to SanFran for....wait for it....the Military!
Who knew?
The Tax Foundation did.
And, since its your source, works for me.
As to the gun thing, I dont get it, the law says you cannot buy one in the City, thats all. It says nothing about taking them away nor locking them up.
You quoted facts out of context in an effort to prove your point.
In the "arena of idea's", you just lost.
Your accusation about Obama and the troops in Afghanistan, sorry friend, just because it was "broadly publicized", does not make it true.
If that was the only standard for truth, "Mission Accomplished" would have been just that.
Seems you want to compete in the "arena of idea's" so here is one:
I researched your claim of SanFran being number two in taxes-you are right, the Federal tax burden of SanFran is 36k per person, according to your stated source.
How clever of you not to mention why:
Federal dollars are flowing to SanFran for....wait for it....the Military!
Who knew?
The Tax Foundation did.
And, since its your source, works for me.
As to the gun thing, I dont get it, the law says you cannot buy one in the City, thats all. It says nothing about taking them away nor locking them up.
You quoted facts out of context in an effort to prove your point.
In the "arena of idea's", you just lost.
Your accusation about Obama and the troops in Afghanistan, sorry friend, just because it was "broadly publicized", does not make it true.
If that was the only standard for truth, "Mission Accomplished" would have been just that.
Just An Observer wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:30 PM:
"Obama has shown disdain of the military: In another broadly publicized story Obama ignored injured troops in Germany when he discovered he couldn’t use the visit for a photo op."
Really? Better go read up on what really happened and know the reason why. Cook comes across as a KOOK of the rightwingnut variety.
Really? Better go read up on what really happened and know the reason why. Cook comes across as a KOOK of the rightwingnut variety.
Thomas wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:59 PM:
"However, I am not interested in “coming together” if this means forsaking my moral values or the Bill of Rights."
I agree ........ have you read and comprehended the Consitutiton, its Preamble, and the Bill of Rights???
By your comments, I doubt that.
I agree ........ have you read and comprehended the Consitutiton, its Preamble, and the Bill of Rights???
By your comments, I doubt that.
Bill of Rights already forsaken by GOP wrote on Sep 2, 2008 1:36 PM:
For those who are interested in seeing how the Bill of Rights has been forsaken by the Republicans in the last 7 years:
http://www.blogd.com/archives/001738.html
http://www.blogd.com/archives/001738.html
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