Classic!

This guy is taking on everyone and exposing the MASSIVE public sector largesse and failed socialist-tactics that have buried NJ. He is CHANGING it.

Do what you will say you are going to do !!! Amen.

I think we are going to be fortunate enough to get the same kind work from Kasich when he is elected governor in Ohio.

I saw this today, and I applaud him for what he's trying to do and not bullshitting anyone. That state is upside down (not the only one) and he's gonna have to piss a lot of people off to make things right... That said, if I posed a video of a Democrat doing/saying the same things, would you applaud him? Just curious. And spare me the "you can't find one because they don't exist" reply

Good for him, and good for Kasich. Kasic is going to do the best he can for Ohio, so he is OK in my book.

derek bomar wrote: I saw this today, and I applaud him for what he's trying to do and not bullshitting anyone. That state is upside down (not the only one) and he's gonna have to piss a lot of people off to make things right... That said, if I posed a video of a Democrat doing/saying the same things, would you applaud him? Just curious. And spare me the "you can't find one because they don't exist" reply

Post it up, and I'll applaud it.

fish82 wrote:

derek bomar wrote: I saw this today, and I applaud him for what he's trying to do and not bullshitting anyone. That state is upside down (not the only one) and he's gonna have to piss a lot of people off to make things right... That said, if I posed a video of a Democrat doing/saying the same things, would you applaud him? Just curious. And spare me the "you can't find one because they don't exist" reply

Post it up, and I'll applaud it.

It was a rhetorical question, I don't feel like trolling youtube right now. Plus the question was for Quaker more so than anyone else.

This is how it has to be done at the federal level too!!!

I like Kasich, but as campaign season kicks into high gear I actually think he is going to have some major problems as people find out more about him.

It doesn't bother me really, but Democrats are planning on continually bombarding the airwaves with the fact that Kasich was a managing director (and earned almost $600,000) at Lehman brothers in 2008, the same year the company collapsed. He had spent the previous 8 years there.The fall of Lehman Brothers eventually cost Ohio's pensions nearly $500 million (not Kasich's fault). Kasich's defense has been that "Blaming me for Lehman Brothers is like blaming a car dealer in Zanesville for the collapse of General Motors."

Long story short, anything even slightly associated with Wallstreet right now is completely toxic. The fact he worked there in and of itself is not a bad thing. However, anyone who doesn't think that there isn't a ton there that can be demagogued and politically exploited to death (probably effectively) about a former Wallstreet banker wanting to take control of the state is very naive.

Strickland has a lousy record, but in this populist environment any political strategist worth a damn should be able to weave a tremendous narrative about the dangers of handing over the state government to a Wallstreet executive.

Kasich is majorly vulnerable to being "swiftboated" per say on this issue, which is too bad because without this association I think he would win rather easily as it would be much harder to assail him politically.

ABC did a story on this race earlier in the week, I had forgot to add the link. Here it is.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2010-election-wall-street-factor-ohio-governors-race/story?id=10586618&page=3

Kasich was the man responsible (along with Newt) for bringing fiscal sanity and nearly-balanced budgets back to Washington in the '90's. On that hugely successful record alone he should kick the incumbents ass.

I like this guy. His kind is exactly what we need in government. Especially at the federal level.

derek bomar wrote: I saw this today, and I applaud him for what he's trying to do and not bullshitting anyone. That state is upside down (not the only one) and he's gonna have to piss a lot of people off to make things right...

cbus4life wrote: Good for him, and good for Kasich. Kasic is going to do the best he can for Ohio, so he is OK in my book.

Another thing to point out is how a guy like this can earn the respect and support of those with somewhat differing political opinions. It goes against the typical politician's tactics of promising the sun, moon, and stars to each constituent group all while ignoring the cost.

Christie appears to have a solid pair of balls. He will need them to turn NJ around.

majorspark wrote: Another thing to point out is how a guy like this can earn the respect and support of those with somewhat differing political opinions. It goes against the typical politician's tactics of promising the sun, moon, and stars to each constituent group all while ignoring the cost.

Christie appears to have a solid pair of balls. He will need them to turn NJ around.

Mega-Dittos. We need more people like this who are willing to make the sacrifice to get involved and turn things around ... and be willing to take all the heat that is going to come from it.

My small town is a microcosm of NJ; we have some who are exposing the bloated benefit packages and the fact that we could save $1.5 million per year if the right decisions are made. That is more than enough to not only balance the budget but start re-investing again in infrastructure. Of course, those people are being unmercifully maligned even though they are just delivering the strong medicine that is required.

This guy is an inspiration to others who may now be willing to stick their neck out and do the right things.

I appreciate the way this dude speaks. I don't know his viewpoints on different policies and ideas so I can't really comment much further but I do like the way the guy handles himself in front of the media.

Honestly, I think the whole Kasich-Lehman class warfare tactic is laughable but -- Dems have been very successful politically pitting "Wall Street" types against us "common" types before. It's amazing how gullible people can be when it comes to the whole resenting the rich/banker thing (and childish).

For as much influence as Kasich REALLY had at Lehman, it's truly laughable, but the ads are going to try and make it look like he was one of the top dogs.

As for Christie, I hope the folks there really give him a chance to succeed.

I sure hope a censor lover like Kasich does not get elected all we need is a another worthless theocrat in office without a clue of good solid reasoning skills.

bye bye liberty with crap like him. Yikes I thought we had enough of the years of horrid Republican "leadership" in this state.

Youtube video out for copyright claim...

Here it is over at Politico...

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37249.html

ou1980 wrote: Youtube video out for copyright claim...

Here it is over at Politico...

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37249.html

I really like this guy more and more! Every time he speaks, something good comes out.

BCSbunk wrote: I sure hope a censor lover like Kasich does not get elected all we need is a another worthless theocrat in office without a clue of good solid reasoning skills.

bye bye liberty with crap like him. Yikes I thought we had enough of the years of horrid Republican "leadership" in this state.

Kasich is about the furthest thing from a theocrat. Read his bio and learn.

Footwedge wrote:

BCSbunk wrote: I sure hope a censor lover like Kasich does not get elected all we need is a another worthless theocrat in office without a clue of good solid reasoning skills.

bye bye liberty with crap like him. Yikes I thought we had enough of the years of horrid Republican "leadership" in this state.

Kasich is about the furthest thing from a theocrat. Read his bio and learn.

http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/articles/2009/06/30/news/local/doc4a4a665bed3e7687599032.txt

On social issues, Kasich said he supports teaching both evolution and “creation science” in Ohio biology classes.

Yeah, he is a theocrat.

BCSbunk wrote:

Footwedge wrote:

BCSbunk wrote: I sure hope a censor lover like Kasich does not get elected all we need is a another worthless theocrat in office without a clue of good solid reasoning skills.

bye bye liberty with crap like him. Yikes I thought we had enough of the years of horrid Republican "leadership" in this state.

Kasich is about the furthest thing from a theocrat. Read his bio and learn.

http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/articles/2009/06/30/news/local/doc4a4a665bed3e7687599032.txt

On social issues, Kasich said he supports teaching both evolution and “creation science” in Ohio biology classes.

Yeah, he is a theocrat.

If "creation science" is an elective class, what's the problem with it?

CenterBHSFan wrote:

BCSbunk wrote:

Footwedge wrote:

BCSbunk wrote: I sure hope a censor lover like Kasich does not get elected all we need is a another worthless theocrat in office without a clue of good solid reasoning skills.

bye bye liberty with crap like him. Yikes I thought we had enough of the years of horrid Republican "leadership" in this state.

Kasich is about the furthest thing from a theocrat. Read his bio and learn.

http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/articles/2009/06/30/news/local/doc4a4a665bed3e7687599032.txt

On social issues, Kasich said he supports teaching both evolution and “creation science” in Ohio biology classes.

Yeah, he is a theocrat.

If "creation science" is an elective class, what's the problem with it?

I have already addressed this and not too long ago.

Creationism is NOT science. It belongs no where near a public school.

It can be taught under Mythology class and creation stories of the world. NOT IN SCIENCE.

Yeah, I'm one who's torn on that issue. I mean, if it's an elective I really don't care if a class teaching the various religious beliefs on how earth was created. But don't call it a science because it isn't science. At all.

The only place a "creation science" lesson should be taught is some kind of philosophy course.

BCSbunk wrote:

I have already addressed this and not too long ago.

Creationism is NOT science. It belongs no where near a public school.

It can be taught under Mythology class and creation stories of the world. NOT IN SCIENCE.

Are you a scientist? What makes yout he authority on what is and is not science?

Science, the word, comes from the latin scientia which simply means "knowledge". Something to think about.

FYI, before you jump all over me, if you read back at the main "ID" thread, I've also said it should be in a philosophy class, not a science class.

I just find it amusing that BCSBunk is the authority on what is and is not science.

I Wear Pants wrote: Yeah, I'm one who's torn on that issue. I mean, if it's an elective I really don't care if a class teaching the various religious beliefs on how earth was created. But don't call it a science because it isn't science. At all.

I've said it over and over that if creation is taught in school it should be philosophy, however, you are whole heartedly mistaken if you believe that there is no science behind or explaining, or supporting a creation view of the world.

jmog wrote:

BCSbunk wrote:

I have already addressed this and not too long ago.

Creationism is NOT science. It belongs no where near a public school.

It can be taught under Mythology class and creation stories of the world. NOT IN SCIENCE.

Are you a scientist? What makes yout he authority on what is and is not science?

Science, the word, comes from the latin scientia which simply means "knowledge". Something to think about.

FYI, before you jump all over me, if you read back at the main "ID" thread, I've also said it should be in a philosophy class, not a science class.

I just find it amusing that BCSBunk is the authority on what is and is not science.

Science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge. This system uses observation and experimentation to describe and explain natural phenomena and no one has observed or experimented on a god. In fact you cannot even tell me what one is so please stop with non-cognitive superfluous drivel.

Also I find your lack of logic disturbing. I have never claimed to be an authority on what is science but you might try looking it up sometime.