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Michael Welch Watch It... wrote on Oct 24, 2008 2:09 PM:

" Don't be insolent with your mother!... "

To To Well Michael wrote on Oct 24, 2008 1:32 PM:

" No, you misunderstand. They are old and tired, but only because after the joke was "dropped", Michael KEEPS bringing it up again. It was funny as is and should have been left that way, but Michael finds a way to keep referencing it in ALMOST EVERY story...MONTHS later. Who cant let something drop? "

Michael Welch Think Of Me As Your Mother... wrote on Oct 24, 2008 12:46 PM:

" I need to remind you of your folly so you DON'T repeat it again. Yes I understand that you're embarrassed and ashamed NOW but you ought to have been LONG LONG ago... "

To Well Michael wrote on Oct 24, 2008 6:59 AM:

" It's kind of like the Clinton oral sex jokes. Old and tired. Jokes can be funny the first time or two that you hear them. After hundreds of times, not so much. "

Well Michael................ wrote on Oct 23, 2008 3:58 PM:

" Its been months, but WHO keeps bringing it up now?? "

Michael Welch Since YOU Wrote It Innumerable Times --... wrote on Oct 23, 2008 12:54 PM:

" You oughta know huh?... "

To Michael wrote on Oct 22, 2008 2:59 PM:

" And, it is apparent from your wordy posts, that you NEED THOSE WHO NEED RICK! BTW, what WAS the soldiers reply to Chelsea when she asked him what he feared most? "

Harsch to Kizarny wrote on Oct 22, 2008 2:42 PM:

" There is no 'you'. "

Michael Welch He Loves Ya Big Guy -- He NEEDS YOU... wrote on Oct 22, 2008 1:08 PM:

" Rick -- they LOVE you Rick and NEED you in order to have SOMETHING to 'say.' Without the innumerable anti-Rick comments they'd have just a sorry time coming up with ANYTHING; they might even have to resort to this OLD ANCIENT ANCIENT 'joke' -- Didja hear about the time Chelsea Clinton visited the soldiers in Iraq an' she asked this one guy What --. They might EVEN have to write that comment MORE THAN ONCE!!!! 'Killkenny' or whatever he kills LIVES FOR YOU Rick! YOU! And you ALONE... "

harsch wrote on Oct 22, 2008 11:50 AM:

" No, my wife called someone to fetch me. Yes I taught the next day. No, no routine in sight. Thank you for your interest. "

Kizarny wrote on Oct 22, 2008 9:33 AM:

" Harsch, you managed to lose me and scare me, all in the same post. "

To Harsch wrote on Oct 22, 2008 8:18 AM:

" Let me get this straight--you drank yourself into a stupor, your wife had to carry you home in the middle of the night. Then, the next morning, you "taught" high school kids? Is this a normal routine for you? "

Lee Bowers wrote on Oct 22, 2008 7:41 AM:

" Lock someone away in a small cage in a dark, dank basement? Yeah that's what Bush and Cheney do all the time. Of course, they waterboard him first, just for the fun of it. "

harsch wrote on Oct 22, 2008 1:13 AM:

" I'm not surprised you are a horsewhip type. But when you get the little enemies in the little cages, how do you whip them? Of course, this would be writer assumes the reader sees the deeply implanted analogy between your mind and said caged prisoner. "

Kizarny re Harsch wrote on Oct 21, 2008 3:19 PM:

" Well, you're a wanna-be writer. Of course you drink too damn much-its a requirement. No, I dont feel better, but I dont feel worse either. The way you handled that student is whats wrong with society today. If I had copped that attitude in school, I would have been horsewhipped by the teacher right then and there. And if I complained to it to my parents, I would have been horsewhipped again. "

harsch to welch wrote on Oct 21, 2008 2:31 PM:

" Thanks, Mike, but such feeble kicks (alas). Take a look at the KillArnie tripe: first thing that comes to mind is under what circumstances did the poster become acquainted with 'the types who would lock someone in a small cage in their basement because they disagree with them, in an attempt to "reeducate" them'? "

harsch wrote on Oct 21, 2008 1:00 PM:

" I admitted my mistake, but if I sound superior to you, whoever you are, perhaps it is because you have made that judgment and given me the proper credit. For that I thank you. However, you should know that although I clearly frighten you with my thoughts and words I may be inferior in one respect: I drink too damn much; as recently as last night I blacked out, fell off a chair at an outside table of a bar in the middle of an historic square, and a series of phone calls had to be made to reach my wife who called a friend to drag me home. I broke my cell phone, too. Feel better now? "

harsch wrote on Oct 21, 2008 12:56 PM:

" I have encountered some strange attacks in my time, but this latest killarney is a butte. Homeless? Homeless...now i remember: we do not own homes, hence homeless. I would lock people in cages...Today in a high school class I had a student refuse to do his assignment because in his words 'I already know how to do it'. I altered the course of the class to a discussion of the merits and demerits of his attitude, for the boy is smart, funny and needs to be taken seriously. Yet I would lock people in cages to change their mind. This from someone, who like almost all others on this blog, has never offered an insightful response to anything I have written. "

Michael Welch -- Rick Harsch To Kick Around Anymore --... wrote on Oct 21, 2008 12:51 PM:

" Ah you've got Harsch to kick around again -- and you can once more be obsessed with trivial pursuits! WHAT a RELIEF from contemplating the continual decline that is McCain's pain and pale Palin's! Rick they NEED YOU -- don't go away again PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!... "

Kizarny re Harsch wrote on Oct 21, 2008 12:10 PM:

" I would be nervous posting under my full name, because Harsch, BGS(not Welch so much) remind me of the types who would lock someone in a small cage in their basement because they disagree with them, in an attempt to "reeducate" them. Some posters here are pretty frightening. But, maybe I wouldnt need to worry as Harsch mentioned that he and his students were all homeless anyway(which would indicate a lack of a dark, dank basement with a small cage). "

Izzy Fabin wrote on Oct 21, 2008 10:03 AM:

" McCain not paying yet isnt a huge surprise-his rally was pretty recent. How long ago was Obamas rally? If it was over 30 days, a mark should be placed on his credit record, and other communities should be given a heads up. I pay my bills within 30 days, because that is the honorable thing to do. Oh, I also pay the full amount, even if I am billed less for some reason. But, I guess that is a minor point to the Obama supporters. "

To Harsch wrote on Oct 21, 2008 9:59 AM:

" Yes, but when you wrote it your words just oozed such confidence and superiority over those who "didnt get" that someone was posting under Michaels name. That just made the truth being revealed so SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET! As stated, no worries. Any asinine post written by the libs can be claimed it "wasnt me" or "it was a joke". Either will fly. "

Harsch to Uncle Lee wrote on Oct 21, 2008 9:31 AM:

" I believe the Taliban actually offered to turn him over to a neutral country without evidence proffered. "

Harsch wrote on Oct 21, 2008 9:29 AM:

" Powell knowingly lied to the UN. The world knows it and he would like the world not to indict him in the future. I believe he supports Obama for one of two reasons: a)if he is a good man, as a gesture of repentance; b)if he remains a swine, because he wants to try to disperse the war criminal cloud hanging over his head. "

Lee Bowers wrote on Oct 21, 2008 9:15 AM:

" Powell also promised a "White Paper" proving Osama bin Laden's 9/11 guilt. Never happened. Even today the FBI's wanted poster for Osama does not mention 9/11, because (says the FBI) they don't have any evidence against him. In fact, the Taliban would have handed over Osama if the US had given them some evidence of his complicity in 9/11, but the US had no evidence. "

Colin Powell wrote on Oct 21, 2008 7:14 AM:

" sold the lives of over four thousand soldiers up the river because of his lies supporting the Bush administration. He is no longer a hero to me and his legacy is garbage. Colin Powell's problem was that he sold his soul to the Republican Party. He put the Republican Party above the American people. And I'll take it a step further. This guy is so dishonest I'll bet he wouldn't have supported Obama if he wasn't a minority. "

Actually Izzy wrote on Oct 21, 2008 5:18 AM:

" No one has "paid" anything. They have been billed by the City, but to my knowledge, the money has not been received. "

harsch...substance abuse wrote on Oct 21, 2008 3:03 AM:

" I was wrong about Welch's post, therefore nothing of substance I say need be addressed. I feel like I am arguing with defective robots. "

harsch...woops wrote on Oct 21, 2008 3:01 AM:

" I was wrong, Welch wrote it. I was wrong. I was wrong. I was wrong. I was wrong. (next 95 will be written by hand). "

Michael Welch Obama Saves -- CAPITALISM... wrote on Oct 20, 2008 1:32 PM:

" Obama I see just plumped Gen Powell as a potential 'advisor' -- just as are already Paul Volcker, Warren Buffett and Richard Luger eh. The assertion below that O is a quasi, proto, crypto 'socialist' who will seize your SUV (if it isn't already up on blocks), your pistolo AND your latest direct deposit in order to 'spread it' is taking his campaign rhetoric not so much too seriously as into the ancient FDRoosevelt is a Red! fantastics of seventy some years ago. There's a story; I'll tell it again: once on ABC's very fine 1960s tv series 'FDR' a REAL socialist, Norman Thomas, was interviewed. 'Did R carry out a socialist program?' he was asked. Yeah NT riposted -- he carried it out on a stretcher. Obama is now the 'CAPITALIST' savior, not the soshies'... "

Michael Welch Everythings Jake -- No Big Deal... wrote on Oct 20, 2008 11:48 AM:

" Well Jesus doesn't get mad; he gets even doesn't he? No he CAN'T 'force' anyone to 'do good'; he merely sends them to hell as per the rich man re: Lazarus eh? McCain's next observation -- See ya in hell Joe -- but remember: we live up NOW! Actually I think the religious righties NEED me; they require someone to pound when Harsch and BGS go missing and ESPECIALLY as McCain spins down the drain. What irritates me -- makes me the 'cantankerous old fart' -- is that SO MUCH of the anti-Obama and pro-Jawn Palin is trivialized, one dimensional and silly -- with exceptions. And say if you don't 'like' my comments -- well fair enough: I (usually) DON'T like yours. We'll just go on this way I assume and let Jimmy do his job re: any needed 'referee' stuff. It's jake by me... "

Froto wrote on Oct 20, 2008 8:55 AM:

" I hope someone keeps copies of some of these replies. If Obama wins, It would be interesting to do the old see I told you so.
The country will go more and more towards socialism. the so tax cuts are a clever way to re-name "Wellfare". Socialism greatly diminishes the desire for excellence and to improve ones station in life, If the Obama lovers cannot see that, it will be a sad day comming. this seed though small once planted will grow and 20 to 30 years down the road people will finally understand the root cause their problems. "

Izzy wrote on Oct 20, 2008 8:41 AM:

" You cant compare the two. The city didnt "mark it down". The full price is still being paid. The police, security, etc, didnt run a special-they didnt "work for free". My logic is fine here-I acknowledge McCain screwed the taxpayers. Just not as bad as Obama did. "

Izzy to Harschand to izzy wrote on Oct 20, 2008 8:39 AM:

" Harsch, it looks like your excuse of "it wasnt me" or "it wasnt my friend" has finally run its course. Dont worry though, whenever you write tripe, you still dont have to own up to it. Just say "It was a joke". "

Cagefighter to Welch wrote on Oct 20, 2008 8:36 AM:

" Okay, so the statement "I hate you" was just a joke...got it...I guess your "humor" is a little out there, even for me. In answer to your query, no Michael, I dont hate you. I dont even really dislike you. I am just trying to teach you to be able to back up your assertions and hold you and your friends to the same standards as you hold others. I realize you fancy putting yourself above most of the commentators here-you always think your tripe is much more meaningful than anyone elses-but surely you can learn a thing or two...at least once in awhile? By the way, what happened to our truce? I didn't think a truce meant I was never allowed to disagree with you... "

Lee Bowers wrote on Oct 20, 2008 8:19 AM:

" Satan, of course, endorsed McCain a long time ago. It was his incredible ranking at the Naval Academy that convinced ol Scratch that big Jawn was the man for the job. "

Jeff to Welch wrote on Oct 19, 2008 8:58 PM:

" Ok, you've admitted you hate people (Cheney anyway). I thought it was the McCain repub rightie religious types that are full of hate? Try taking 24 hours off from hating anyone, it won't hurt. "

Kevin wrote on Oct 19, 2008 8:35 PM:

" Michael, my guess is that there will be almost no takers on the alternative super high, patriotic, you ain't heavy-you're my brother tax. Why? Typical democrats and ultra-liberals cannot sacrifice unless 'all' others are made to sacrifice as well. At the very least, we need to elect McCain to keep the goverment 'fair and balanced'. Isn't that a crying point of the liberal media? Shouldn't it work for goverment too? The problem with the last 8 years is that it wasn't successfuly citizen neutral.....too many intellecuuuaaals trying to run our lives....that's my guess. We may see Dr. Zhivago acted out right here in the states come January.... Go McCain/Palin.... "

Kevin wrote on Oct 19, 2008 8:25 PM:

" Michael, before you compare Obama to Jesus you need to read a bit of the bible again. Jesus asked the rich man to leave his possessions behind and follow him. He did not force him to leave them behind, he did not take them at a point of a gun, in fact he let the rich man keep his possessions and then turned and walked away with a heavy heart. Obama on the other hand has arbitrarily drawn a line of wealth which is not so distinct right now. If Obama were more like Jesus he would put a box on the tax return and ask all the rich democrats & 'ultra' liberals to pay the alternative super high tax. "

Michael Welch The Day After... wrote on Oct 19, 2008 2:39 PM:

" Powell endorsed Obama yes; and next week on Tonight with Jay Leno, Jesus himself makes a VERY SPECIAL APPEARANCE to say HE's voting Obama too because after all 'spread the wealth' was HIS idea FIRST! (Following the Jesus endorsement McCain will riposte Sure but Charlton Heston aka 'Moses' is for ME and HE's making ANOTHER special guest apparition on Letterman --.) By the way Rick I DID write the 'I hate you' referred to by our old ol' bud 'Cf' AS A JOKE, as an acknowledgement of the usual dynamic here, and OF COURSE it was taken (or 'presented') as a LITERAL statement which oughtn't be surprising eh. (It really is difficult I find to HATE people one doesn't take very seriously; I mean I can 'HATE' Cheney say but NOT 'W' because W knows not -- entirely -- what he does?...) "

Richard Cranium wrote on Oct 18, 2008 8:38 PM:

" By the way, on Sunday morning Colin Powell is on Meet The Press. I'm going to be curious if he makes an endorsement announcement... "

Richard Cranium wrote on Oct 18, 2008 8:31 PM:

" Well, I see Obama drew 100,000 in St Louis. That my friends, is a lot of people. The neocons will tell you that they really came to see Jay-Z and Beyonce though. Meanwhile McCain is out on the trail spewing his venom about welfare and socialism. He's also now hoping that his robo calls are going to help him. I'm not sure if I've ever seen such a pathetically run campaign. And all this time I don't think Bush and Cheney have lifted a finger to help, have they? Perhaps that will be McCain's October surprise. Bush out on the campaign trail. He, He, He. "

Davidinlse wrote on Oct 18, 2008 1:43 PM:

" RE: To To Izzy
wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:03 PM:

They were able to do with less because they knew there would not be 1/4 the number of people to come out to see McBush. "

Michael Welch Jesus The Socialist... wrote on Oct 18, 2008 1:22 PM:

" There's another story: a rich young man ('Joe Jr' say) finds Jesus and queries 'Rabbi how do I acquire the kingdom of God you talk about?' 'Well Joe' says Jeez 'obey the commandments, love God with all your mind, heart, soul -- you know.' 'Hey I do ALL that already but what else -- how can I be REALLY REALLY GOOD?!' 'Okay -- sell EVERYTHING you have Joe, SPREAD your wealth by giving it to the poor and then FOLLOW ME and live as I live, day to day, praising God and teaching His ways.' (Long pause) 'Uh see ya Jeez -- nice talkin' to ya but I ain't no socialist! An' you better watch it Rabbi; folks will think you're a RED!'... "

Michael Welch Parable Of Joe The Rich Man... wrote on Oct 18, 2008 1:13 PM:

" I wonder re: Jesus' stories about 'wealth' if McCain, a VERY RICH man indeed via his wife, might be reminded of the parable of the stores in which the rich man (let's call him 'Joe' eh) has stored up a great harvest in his barns and then lies down to sleep that night so self satisfied -- 'Now I'm RICH!' thinks Joe 'I've got it made; all that hard work and I'm finally on "Easy street"!' Suddenly a flash of light and an angel appears -- 'Joe YOU FOOL! Don't you know that this night YOUR LIFE is required of you?!' Jesus always said NOT to rely on the goods holed up in barns, bank accounts, plumbing supply and 401Ks but on those 'stored up in the kingdom of God.' Hmmm... "

Michael Welch A Popular Skilled And Competent President... wrote on Oct 18, 2008 12:37 PM:

" I believe Obama's victory (assuming it next month) will be significant just as W's was in 2000. I don't expect a total rejection of W's imperial policies and attempts to control access to middle eastern oil reserves because that is impossible for any president from the 'major parties' but Obama will be far more 'judicious' I think; some -- like David Brooks -- worry that he will be TOO circumspect, even 'passive' but I doubt that. He will be what is called 'deliberative.' He'll have very capable advisors -- Volcker, Buffett, Richard Luger for sec'y of state? -- and he will be a 'steady' personable hand at the proverbial till. The country at large will 'like him' and trust him -- though of course HERE on Jimmy's blog will continue the perpetual sturm und drang against!... "

harsch wrote on Oct 18, 2008 12:27 PM:

" Except of course Welch, who is generally quite good at interpreting my comments--this time to the point that he is excoriated and, uglier yet, good Christers, attacked through someone writing in his name (see cagefighter, marilyn monroe post). Ugly, really ugly. Get thee to a spiritual advisor. (Oh, and see the logic doctor before you post, izzy et al.) "

Michael Welch McCain As Gordon Gekko... wrote on Oct 18, 2008 12:25 PM:

" Part of the 'strain' on the Jim blog is that Obama is clearly gaining and McCain clearly losing political strength. Obama is campaigning in 'red states' (how did Repubs get to be 'RED' -- as a soshie I claim 'red' but it's been 'stolen' from me!) while Mac is merely trying to 'hold the line.' McCain plumps 'create wealth' over 'spread the wealth' but Wall Street and investment banks created a GREAT DEAL of wealth recently; however it was quite concentrated as usual. 'Joe the plumber' is NOT as 'rich' as JMcC contends (Joe OWES state taxes and has a lien on his home) so at some point Joe might really NEED that Obama tax cut. If 'greed is good' is Mac's new mantra, superseding his Teddy Rooseveltian collective 'Country first,' then the Repub minions may 'buy' but I don't think the rest of the nation is impressed... "

Harsch wrote on Oct 18, 2008 12:24 PM:

" Good to be back. I was at a maritime language conference in Izmir, the first visit I've made to an Islamic country. I met an extraordinary number of wide ranging intellects, discussed a great deal of world politics, and but for three times that I heard the call of the muezzin would hardly have known what the majority religion is. Of course, we all know they have their extremist loons on a par with the evangelicals here, but mixing with the right crowd--working folk, too--for four days I was immune from the religious silliness. Indeed, I believe if one is devout and has integrity one would rise above the psalmslinging here--and one would not evangelize. But then I needn't repeat my argument for it was too boring for anyone to ACTUALLY respond to. "

Michael Welch As A One Man Grunge Band -- I HATE YOU... wrote on Oct 18, 2008 11:20 AM:

" This about 'says it all' too -- sigh! -- on THIS blog. One is obsessed with me; the other is obsessed with comparisons re: who pays for the candidates' La Crosse visits. Trivialities but no surprises there. No one is even enthusiastic about my colorful portrayal of 'Ol' Slim' -- now that IS a distinct sign of cultural degradation! As per Harsch I'm still unsure what 'Cagefighter' believes in especially re: Sarah Palin who may not be the WORST choice for vice -- hmmm. Was Quayle a WORSE choice? I can't at the moment think of a uh 'worthy' rival. 'Cf'? Help me out. Re: the comment he refers to, it IS a 'joke' BUT -- I actually think I AM MORE HATED than I 'hate'; true I dislike you but I think you REALLY do 'hate me'... "

McSame wrote on Oct 18, 2008 10:10 AM:

" I heard yesterday on the radio he was thinking of asking for emergency funding for his campaign. Isn't it interesting that he has trouble funding his own campaign but he thinks he has the solutions to America's economy. Don't forget that early on in his campaign he had troubles too. Barring an assassination of Obama by the Republicans or another stolen election by the Republicans, McSame is toast. Not only is Halloween almost over buy so is the neocons reign of terror. "

Richard Cranium wrote on Oct 17, 2008 9:08 PM:

" Jimmy: How come nothing this week about the anniversary of the bombing in Beirut? I read some things about it and found out a number of things I didn't know. Just thought it might have been an interesting topic. "

To Izzy wrote on Oct 17, 2008 3:38 PM:

" Let's say you go to a clothing store and pick out a sweater. The price is $60, but it has been marked down to $40. Do you pay the $40 that the clerk bills you or do you insist on paying the entire $60? "

Cagefighter wrote on Oct 17, 2008 3:09 PM:

" For a great example of Welchs superior intellect and reasoning, see his latest post on the Marilyn Monroe blog. That about says it all. "

To Izzy Izzy Izzy wrote on Oct 17, 2008 2:56 PM:

" Well, of course he should have paid for the higher police cost. Why would they have to "guess' what the cost is? You or I didnt. They can look it up like everyone else. If you wanna play, you should be willing to pay. Let me take a guess: You support Obama for President, right? "

Izzy Izzy Izzy wrote on Oct 17, 2008 2:25 PM:

" Let me get this straight. The city bills a campaign $X and the campaign is supposed to somehow guess that the cost was much higher? Is that what you mean by saying "but the candidates decide what to pay"? If so, then you are as dumb as I thought. By the way, the extra cost for Obama (for those of us actually willing to look up the numbers - real tough) is almost entirely due to a higher police cost. The city had traditionally NOT charged for higher police, fire depatment and street dep't costs. Just like they did for President Bush - who paid a MUCH lower percentage than Obama has been billed. "

Michael Welch Violins Sadly Slurping -- O Welch O Welch... wrote on Oct 17, 2008 1:56 PM:

" Re: a twist on Sally Field accepting her second Oscar -- 'You hate me! You really HATE me!' Okay this is actually getting pretty funny now; I can't keep a straight face... "

Re Izzys comment wrote on Oct 17, 2008 1:46 PM:

" We better warn the good people of Madison....I just saw that Barack Obama is going to be there next week...tell the taxpayers to dig in their pockets, get out the checkbooks, etc....because it is coming folks...another blow to the Wisconsin taxpayers. Of course, we are talking about Madison, so they wont care TOO much. As for Welch, I agree with his responders..I think he may need a couple years in a small cage with bread and water-maybe a hot and a cot on holidays. That may improve his attitude at least a bit. "

Michael Welch Is A Cranky Old Man -- JUST LIKE YOU... wrote on Oct 17, 2008 1:43 PM:

" Okay okay sure I'm cantankerous but who isn't on the Jim blog -- it's the name of the game and always has been. I accept it now; I'm used to it and I guess it doesn't matter anymore because the 'tone' never changes anyway. Kill or be killed, eat or be eaten -- the ultimate 'capitalist' credo eh. We uh 'live' by it here and just -- thankfully! -- 'kill' each other only with words. Once I WAS 'sensitive' it's true -- but yes YOU taught ME and 'Cagefighter' can't resist his digs at BGS or Harsch so what's HE carping about NOW? We'll just have to 'endure' each other I guess -- no 'Christian' cheek turning allowed huh?!!!!... "

Lee Bowers wrote on Oct 17, 2008 1:27 PM:

" After reading a few reviews, plus Michael's analysis of LeMire's review, I won't be attending "W"...I'll wait for the DVD. "

Michael Welch Criticizing The Critique... wrote on Oct 17, 2008 1:10 PM:

" Christy Lemire's review of Stone's 'W' today infers that it may well be 'disappointing' to critics of the Bush presidency who see it as something beyond the kid showing up his dad who doesn't think a lot of him. Obviously 9-11 is treated more or less as the 'official' account; it's the war against Iraq that becomes the 'controversial' focus. That's regrettable because 'W' COULD have been more 'JFK' (and so more 'interesting'?) and I do take issue with her assessment of 'Nixon' as 'campy and paranoid' though OF COURSE ANYTHING dealing with Nix includes paranoia! 'Nixon' explores a CONTINUATION of 'JFK'ish systemic subversion -- RN is bounced out the presidency for similar reasons re: Kennedy, for being TOO 'soft on communism'... "

To Welch wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:53 PM:

" What are you talking about? Your constant browbeating and harassment of anyone who doesnt share your views is getting real old and real boring real fast. You used to be more tolerant of those with different opinions than yours. Perhaps you are overextending yourself with your 3-post,150 word minimum daily diatribe? You seem more cantankerous than usual lately. "

Jeff wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:18 PM:

" Jimmy, you're taking this out of context. Joe doesn't yet have his own business yet so he doesn't need to be licensed, yet. The other point is Joe plans on buying the business from his boss, that was his concern about the Obama tax plan, if he owned the business and made over 250,000/year, which he doesn't, yet. "

To To Izzy wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:03 PM:

" Wake up! The city decides what to bill the candidates-but the candidates decide what to pay. Any bets on whether good ol' Barack has reimbursed the taxpayers ANYTHING yet? If he was as concerned about the taxpayers as he claims, he would cover all of his expenses, not just what the city billed him. Oh, your math doesnt work. McCain had the additional rental expense, and STILL had lower costs than Barack Obama, and left less unpaid(McCain stuck the city for 13K, Obama stuck the city for 28K). Of course, I know I will just be dismissed by Welch and others as an "Obama-hater" for pointing this out. "

Cagefighter wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:54 AM:

" Welch, you should wear shovels strapped to your body as you always have to get your digs in. Just couldn't resist, huh? Anti-intellectual? YOU are the one who refuses to engage in rational dialogue the last several days. "

Michael Welch Cheering The GERMANS... wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:32 AM:

" I never especially enjoyed 'Gladiator' but for the initial scene wherein the Germans attack the invading Roman legions -- I found this the FIRST time I ever rooted for GERMANS in a movie! A better picture about Marcus Aurelius is probably Samuel Bronstein's huge production 'The Fall of the Roman Empire' (it finally broke the great independent who also produced 'King of Kings' and 'El Cid') although Alec Guinness as the philosopher-emperor dies in the first hour and the rest of the movie then becomes rather tedious but for Christopher Plummer's semi-nutsy performance as 'Commodius,' Aurelius' anti-intellectual 'cagefighter' son who screws everything up... "

Michael Welch One Fans Tribute To Ol Slim... wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:24 AM:

" One of my great fave film actors is 'Ol' Slim' aka Slim Pickens, born in the San Fernando valley yet he sounds strictly off the ranch on some Tex-Okla prairie. He was a bronco rider on the rodeo circuit in the 1930s and '40s who became a rodeo clown, a very skilled performer who not only entertains but distracts angry bulls and horses from thrown riders; it's a brave and dangerous occupation. Pickens once remarked that before he played 'Major Kong' in 'Strangelove' his 'name' on movie sets was Hey You; afterward he became 'Mr Pickens' and his dressing rooms got larger along with the checks. In Spielberg's WOEFULLY underrated satire-farce '1941' Ol' Slim punctuates his trademark colorful lingo with 'Jeezus Palomina!' a great 'Slimism' and a unique expletive indeed... "

To Izzy wrote on Oct 17, 2008 10:39 AM:

" Are you really that dumb? The city is the one who decides what to bill the candidates. If McCain would have had his rally outside he would have avoided the higher rental fees for the hall. The difference in room rental fees is about $11,000. DUUUUUHHHHHHH. "

Annat wrote on Oct 17, 2008 9:40 AM:

" The FCC just released a draft order on October 14 that will dramatically affect telecommunications investment, jobs and economic development in Wisconsin and other marketsespecially those served by small and mid-sized telecommunications companies. The order requires Wisconsins residential customers-the elderly, single parents and low income users- in smaller markets, to absorb network costs now borne by large telecommunications providers. The companies that benefit the most from this will be two Fortune 100 companies that are the largest, well-financed, integrated carriers in the world. Wisconsin residents could see monthly telephone and broadband rate increases ranging from $2 to $18. This,during a time when our economy is at its worse, will cause people to either drop phone service that provides 911 and broadband accessibility, or struggle to pay for a service they cannot do without. We must get our elected officials to vote Against the FCC intercarrier compensation order. "

Lee Bowers wrote on Oct 17, 2008 9:07 AM:

" Joe the Plumber meet John the Distorter and his pal Sarah the Impaler "

Izzy Fabin wrote on Oct 17, 2008 8:49 AM:

" Re Obamas tax break: I would like an apology from all those who blasted me on the previous blog when I criticized Obama for bilking the taxpayers of LaCrosse. Well, the figures are now out: While McCain cant be totally excused, he did pay for well over half of his bill($15,000 out of $28,000). B. Hussein Obama only paid about, ohhhhhhhh, 1/7 of his cost($5300 out of $33,300). Neither candidate is perfect, but who seems more concerned about not screwing over the taxpayers? "

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