majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Nov 3, 2010 12:42am
I Wear Pants;543199 wrote:From what I'm aware of he's against things like regulating, say lead paint, etc. That is pretty insane to me if you look at it from a cost/benefit point of view.
Let me guess, Rand Paul wants babies to eat lead paint. Come on. He may argue what level of governance is best suited to regulate industry. Does not mean he is against regulation.
Bring details before you make these stupid general accusations. Especially if you are going to call someone insane.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Nov 3, 2010 12:45am
'bat shit crazy nominees"
Is that better than a bat shit crazy Vice President. Seriously. I want to know Biden's IQ.
Is that better than a bat shit crazy Vice President. Seriously. I want to know Biden's IQ.
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Nov 3, 2010 12:45am
One step at a time. Reagan did not win in the first go around either.IggyPride00;543220 wrote:Fox News has called Nevada for Dingey Harry.
That is 2 seats the Tea Party has cost the Republican party by nominating bat shit crazy nominees (Delaware & Nevada) when more establishment types would have won those races for sure. It is looking like those 2 seats may be the difference between Democrats retaining control and Mitch McConnell being majority leader with all the power that comes with it.
I am not a RINO lover, but better to be in the majority and deal with a RINO or 2 than be stuck in the minority where you don't control the agenda or committees.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 3, 2010 12:46am
Manhattan Buckeye;543230 wrote:'bat shit crazy nominees"
Is that better than a bat shit crazy Vice President. Seriously. I want to know Biden's IQ.
84.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Nov 3, 2010 12:48am
Manhattan Buckeye;543230 wrote:'bat shit crazy nominees"
Is that better than a bat shit crazy Vice President. Seriously. I want to know Biden's IQ.
Dingey Harry was like 20 points down to a generic nominee to start the year. Anyone with a pulse should have beaten him. Angle was just so out there that she grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory and it is frustrating to see him marching back to the Senate like he deserves it.
Ty Webb
Posts: 2,798
Nov 3, 2010 12:49am
Now the big question....will Harry Reid remain Senate Majority Leader?
I say no
I say no
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 3, 2010 12:49am
I didn't say he wants babies to eat lead paint. It's just that I think that a dogmatic devotion to pretty much any principle isn't very wise.
Example: "Is there a certain amount of accidents and unfortunate things that do happen, no matter what the regulations are?" Paul says at the Harlan Center, in response to a question about the Big Branch disaster. "The bottom line is I'm not an expert, so don't give me the power in Washington to be making rules. You live here, and you have to work in the mines. You'd try to make good rules to protect your people here. If you don't, I'm thinking that no one will apply for those jobs."
You cannot be against mining safety regulations and not be insane. When there are stockholders or a profit motive/incentive it's too easy to throw safety out the door. Sometimes regulations from outside the town/business/industry are needed.
Example: "Is there a certain amount of accidents and unfortunate things that do happen, no matter what the regulations are?" Paul says at the Harlan Center, in response to a question about the Big Branch disaster. "The bottom line is I'm not an expert, so don't give me the power in Washington to be making rules. You live here, and you have to work in the mines. You'd try to make good rules to protect your people here. If you don't, I'm thinking that no one will apply for those jobs."
You cannot be against mining safety regulations and not be insane. When there are stockholders or a profit motive/incentive it's too easy to throw safety out the door. Sometimes regulations from outside the town/business/industry are needed.
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Nov 3, 2010 12:53am
Anyone hear anything on Pelosi's seat? I haven't seen anything about her race.
Ty Webb
Posts: 2,798
Nov 3, 2010 12:54am
tk421;543263 wrote:Anyone hear anything on Pelosi's seat? I haven't seen anything about her race.
She is currently up 75% to 20%
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 3, 2010 1:02am
Really?
Ty Webb
Posts: 2,798
Nov 3, 2010 1:06am
I Wear Pants;543297 wrote:Really?
She is projected to win
Pelosi 78%
Dennis 18%.
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2010/results/individual/#CAH08
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Nov 3, 2010 1:08am
IggyPride00;543243 wrote:Dingey Harry was like 20 points down to a generic nominee to start the year. Anyone with a pulse should have beaten him. Angle was just so out there that she grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory and it is frustrating to see him marching back to the Senate like he deserves it.
So be it. I will no longer be voting for the half assed candidate. One step at a time. I am not a citizen of Nevada so I have no say in the matter. I doubt Reid remains majority leader in the senate. The democrats will put something worse in that position. Maybe the pompous ass Chuck U Schumer.
Good luck to the citizens of Nevada. I am sure Reid can shave of some pork for them in a deal to give up his claim on majority leadership. The time is soon coming where soon coming where some states just need to file for divorce.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Nov 3, 2010 1:11am
I see Dingy's son didn't win governor. I take it he isn't as liberal as his dad.
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Nov 3, 2010 1:16am
So now Rand Paul is ok with miners being killed in cave ins. Rand Paul is not against regulation. He just prefers it be governed by those closest to the issue. How is that insane? Just because someone advocates a different level of governance does not make them insane. The federal government does not have a perfect tract record either when it comes to regulation of industry. Does that make you insane?I Wear Pants;543249 wrote:You cannot be against mining safety regulations and not be insane. When there are stockholders or a profit motive/incentive it's too easy to throw safety out the door. Sometimes regulations from outside the town/business/industry are needed.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Nov 3, 2010 1:16am
He and Dick Durbin will probably battle it out, even though it is probably a temporary position until the remaining Democrats are washed out of power in 2012 (as many who were elected in the 06 wave will be prime targets).Maybe the pomp's as Chuck U Schumer.
If anyone wants to see something comical, go over the the Daily Kos where the liberals who had convinced themselves before today the polls were wrong and it wouldn't be that bad are nearly suicidal right now that reality is here.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Nov 3, 2010 1:18am
I just saw this and my jaw dropped.
How in the world did Charley Rangle manage to retain his seat? Is it ingrained in New Yorkers DNA that corruption and general disregard for the rule of law is OK that this guy is re-elected even after all the stuff that has come out about him?
How in the world did Charley Rangle manage to retain his seat? Is it ingrained in New Yorkers DNA that corruption and general disregard for the rule of law is OK that this guy is re-elected even after all the stuff that has come out about him?
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stlouiedipalma
Posts: 1,797
Nov 3, 2010 1:20am
Just got in from work and I must say I'm not surprised by what I've seen all over the country. This had been predicted by many in the media for some time.
Congratulations to all who won seats tonight. Now the hard part begins. This Congress is going to be responsible for making the difficult decisions that will shape the direction of the country. Those in the House have only 2 years to show results or they are out next time. The Senators get a little longer but they, too, need to step up and do their duty.
Regardless of all our beliefs/stances on the issues, it is important that we get involved and make ALL elected officials accountable. They are our public servants (got that, Belly?) and they are elected to serve and to govern. Let's hope they realize this and do just that.
Congratulations to all who won seats tonight. Now the hard part begins. This Congress is going to be responsible for making the difficult decisions that will shape the direction of the country. Those in the House have only 2 years to show results or they are out next time. The Senators get a little longer but they, too, need to step up and do their duty.
Regardless of all our beliefs/stances on the issues, it is important that we get involved and make ALL elected officials accountable. They are our public servants (got that, Belly?) and they are elected to serve and to govern. Let's hope they realize this and do just that.
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Nov 3, 2010 1:25am
Yes they are going nuts. On a side not my typing failed me. That would be the pompous ass Chuck U Schumer. Durbin or Schumer are far more partisan and arrogant than Dingey Harry.IggyPride00;543338 wrote:He and Dick Durbin will probably battle it out, even though it is probably a temporary position until the remaining Democrats are washed out of power in 2012 (as many who were elected in the 06 wave will be prime targets).
If anyone wants to see something comical, go over the the Daily Kos where the liberals who had convinced themselves before today the polls were wrong and it wouldn't be that bad are nearly suicidal right now that reality is here.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Nov 3, 2010 2:14am
QuakerOats;542836 wrote:Marco Rubio bringing tears to the eye with his victory speech ---- wow, what a human being >> what a potential national leader!!
So ironic.
P.S. I really like Rubio as well.
believer
Posts: 8,153
Nov 3, 2010 3:54am
Hard to believe but true. If Schumer is selected as Senate Majority Leader (or Durbin for that matter) Reid is going to look like a conservative in comparison.majorspark;543357 wrote:That would be the pompous ass Chuck U Schumer. Durbin or Schumer are far more partisan and arrogant than Dingey Harry.
If Schumer does become SML you can be sure this arrogant, pompous ass will NOT be the first to reach across the aisle. That might be a good thing since it is very very apparent the electorate is fed up with this type of partisan bullshit.
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Zombaypirate
Posts: 581
Nov 3, 2010 6:17am
Good election, now we are going to see some real change. Less spending and lower taxes and more jobs just like they promised. About time those worthless dems were thrown out. The Tea Party is making a difference.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Nov 3, 2010 6:33am
BoatShoes;543073 wrote:Dumb. Look, Cordray was a good AG. And honestly, I'm not sure Mike DeWine can even write a brief these days as he hasn't really practiced much law as of late. Nonetheless, even in your system, why wouldn't Kasich be able to appoint a new AG anyways????
I believe this was the same constitutional scholar with a different screen name who told us that we the people work for the president, not vice versa.
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Gblock
Nov 3, 2010 7:17am
Zombaypirate;543396 wrote:Good election, now we are going to see some real change. Less spending and lower taxes and more jobs just like they promised. About time those worthless dems were thrown out. The Tea Party is making a difference.
i hope so....i ll get back to you on that one....what should it take like 20 months?
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Nov 3, 2010 8:24am
Its almost like a lot of people remembered waking up two years ago and thinking "....whaaa the fk?...we elected who?" "Well I sure ain't gonna let that shit happen again."
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BoatShoes
Posts: 5,703
Nov 3, 2010 8:39am
FWIW MSNBC was unbearable last night. At least Fox didn't have Hannity, Beck and O'Reilly up there all night. That's essentially what MSNBC did with all of their talking heads. Nonetheless, I'm sure it's CNN who lost out on the ratings battle as they have boring ass Wolf Blitzer reading off a screen and holding a legal pad...