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Re: Republican Fernando C de Baca says his remarks taken out of context

Jeeter — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:13:24 -0000

“He portrayed it in a very derogatory manner and he made me look like a fool,” C de Baca told St. Cyr."

Reality to C de Baca: To paraphrase my six-grade teacher: "If the sheet fits, wear it!!!"

"Totally out of their historical context"??? I think the BBC reporter understood the context only too well!

Re: Botched Super Tuesday voting haunts state (updated)

Jeeter — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:15:07 -0000

Mary Herrera is a disaster waiting to happen. But we won't have to wait long. November 4th is a-coming right up!

Re: N.M.’s ’08 election results to be audited

Jeeter — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:18:18 -0000

"The state Legislature approved the law in 2005 but left many of the audit details to Secretary of State Mary Herrera, who has yet to reveal exactly how the audit will be carried out."

Take your time, Mary, no need to rush. The rest of the country actually expects us to screw up this election, so don't let them down!

Re: GOP leader C. de Baca also said older Hispanics resent blacks

Jeeter — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:04:15 -0000

Speaking merely as a puzzled citizen, I think Mr. de Baca's ideas about race need MUCH more examination. It seems as though the Bernalillo County GOP head is being unfairly railroaded by some hyper-sensitive, goody-two-shoes elements in his party.

If I may offer a modest proposal, I call on all GOP candidates in New Mexico to suspend their campaigns, don their sheets and join with Mr. de Baca for a week of TV-and-radio-covered discussion and debate focusing on these comments.

How else can the rest of the world be sure that the New Mexico GOP has dealt with Mr. de Baca's case fully and fairly?

Re: Pearce’s curious prediction on Iraq

Jeeter — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:13:21 -0000

Well, Pearce has every reason to sound desperate. The national GOP is a hair's breadth away from pulling all their money out of his campaign and sending it somewhere it might be put to good use. Like anywhere else. No wonder he's sweating blood!

Re: When has Martin Heinrich stood up against corruption?

Jeeter — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:08:40 -0000

I don't know if suing a serial liar such as Dan Foley would be successful in court. I mean, he's DAN FOLEY, for God's sake!!! What else can come out of his mouth but the vilest lies. He's sort of a self parody.

But I agree that the Independent shouldn't take chances with Dan. They'd be safer replacing him with a Racial Sensitivity column penned by Fernando See Debacle.

Re: Pastors endorse candidate and flout federal tax law

Jeeter — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:07:18 -0000

Sounds like the Federal Government needs to pull the tax-exempt status from these political action committees masquerading as churches.

There's been too much religion-based interference with our political system lately anyway. Since religions are typically based on superstition and bigotry, their discriminatory belief systems have no place in our political system.

Re: Mitt Romney set to stump for Steve Pearce on Tuesday

Jeeter — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:09:55 -0000

Add Garcia's to the list of business New Mexico progressives can avoid doing business with.

Re: Do the right thing, Democrats

Jeeter — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:06:58 -0000

"How come nobody is calling for her (Garcia) to resign with the same strength and vigor they did for C. deBaca?" -- Dan Foley, ACE race reporter for The Independent

Dan, you are absolutely right! This quote from an obscure NM state senator quoted in the Republican mouthpiece newspaper of Colorado certainly is as egregious as the racist remarks of the HEAD OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IN NEW MEXICO'S MOST POPULOUS COUNTY. The other day, I think I heard little Johnny on the middle school playground say something racially offensive, too. Call the Urinal!

A quick linguistic analysis of Ms. Garcia's comments actually indicates that she was prompted by the reporter for these comments: "conceding that “there have always been conflicts between blacks and
browns.” The word "concede" means that Ms. Garcia was agreeing with a statement from somebody at this interview, presumably the reporter prompting her by saying something like "Isn't it true that there have always been conflicts between blacks and browns here in New Mexico?" I have a feeling Ms. Garcia was just trying to be polite to a stranger.

And I presume that Dan Foley has not actually contacted Ms. Garcia for clarification of her remarks. Gasp! Is Dan trusting "Big Media" here to report the Truth?!! What if - shudder - the Rocky Mountain News just made all this stuff up?!!

By the way, Danny boy, spending your first two paragraphs distancing yourself from being a racist is ... how to say this delicately ... "This fledgling columnist doth protest too much, methinks."

Re: Low-Income borrowers blamed in bailout crisis

Jeeter — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:14:49 -0000

Wow, Republicans rehashing the same old "welfare queens in Cadillac" kind of lies. I think even Joe Six-Pack will find it hard to believe that Wall Street loaned trillions to poor and minority home owners. I'd be surprised if loans to that segment of the population amounted to .01% of the current money on the table.

No, it's clear to everyone that it's the MBA greed zombies of Wall Street who ran off with the dough, not Food Stamp Francie.

Re: Do the right thing, Democrats

Jeeter — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:16:25 -0000

Thomas_James: "Got me?" Huh. I see nothing in PR Dan's comments but the same old bluster and bullying that he used to such stellar effect on the floor of the Roundhouse (and that Roswell basketball court, for that matter.) Watch out everybody! Facts, get out of the way! Here comes master debater Dan Foley with the courage of his invective!

Now, Dan, a point-by-point examination of all of your misleading statements and groundless positions would waste too much time, but you're claiming Republicans are leading the way regarding race relations in the US? So HOW MANY black Republican senators and House members are there on Capitol Hill? And that "Southern strategy" used by the GOP every election in the south to crank up the bigotry and support of whites below the Mason-Dixon line. Very race sensitive! Oh, another: Bush spread the "McCain's illegitimate black-baby" lie about the current GOP pres nominee in South Carolina in 2000 to win South Carolina. Yes, if Republikkkans are the party I think of when I think of civil rights, it's because they've OPPOSED them year after year in every way possible in America. Opposition to civil rights actually DEFINES the GOP these days everywhere in the US except in Dan Foley's vivid imagination.

But now I'm curious: tell me ONE bill sponsored by Dan Foley in the legislature that had anything to do with improving race relations or advancing civil rights. ONE BILL, please. You were there for a few years, no? What am I saying? You were a GOP leader! There must be a whole list of landmark civil rights legislation you can point to and be proud of, right? Cough 'em up, Danny boy, and let's revel in your proud legislative history.

And a very quick look at the demographics of pretty much every major election would confirm the status of the GOP on race relations. I mean, it's frickin' NEWS when the GOP gets more than 30% minority support ANYWHERE! So tell us all about the compassionate but misunderstood GOP, as regards race relations in the US. We're all ears. But I trust you used more convincing arguments - i.e., facts - during debates when you were a minority yourself up in the Roundhouse.

And let's see, you're claiming Mary Garcia is like Thomas Jefferson? OK. And you're Abraham Lincoln because you spent two paragraphs saying you're no racist. Right ... Rant on, Danny boy! I imagine you have a lot of scores to settle with your old nemesis, Ms. Garcia, so keep it up. Maybe someday you'll get that sweet revenge you're obviously slavering after. (But one hint: find a respectable media source rather than the Rocky Mtn Enquirer).

Now, this forum isn't full of cream-puffs like our state legislators who'll pretend to listen to the garbage you're spewing, and only laugh at you behind your back. This is the real world, Dan, and in the real world we can laugh IN YOUR FACE and say you're an just another tired, washed-up GOP troll longing for attention and revenge so bad you're peddling your lies and venom on a some "obscure" political website in New Mexico. How pathetic! How LOW the mighty have fallen! Proof? You're actually arguing with ME!

(And, say, how DID you get that judge to drop assault charges, anyway? Way to play our damaged judicial system! Congrats! Say, Heather was just asking about a good lawyer. I told her you might know someone good at, you know, defending poor, victimized Republicans such as yourself.)

Re: White House had clue to Iglesias’ firing before officially notified

Jeeter — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:15:33 -0000

Yeah, I think we need to get the skinny on this White-Domenici-Wilson axis of evil doers!

These folks attempted to subvert our legal system for political gain and they need to be held accountable!

Darren White come clean!

Re: Do the right thing, Democrats

Jeeter — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:06:06 -0000

Dan,

Attempting to decipher your recent foaming post, I was reminded of the brilliant linguistic skills of your current GOP VP candidate, Palin. I'm she could use someone with your "verbiage" skills in her speechwriter pool. And then your use of the phrase "my friend." Ah! McCain at his most chummy and dishonest! You know, without a niceties like this, the rest of your statements could sound a bit shrill and mean spirited. Thanks for being civil and sticking to your facts.

Now, I asked you for one shred of evidence for your statement about how Republicans lawmakers - especially yourself - have "done what is right" for civil rights here in New Mexico or anywhere else. That was the central thrust of your commentary, as you recall, right? GOP = Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Democrats = Klan, remember? One bill, one memorial, one offhand comment, one tiny shred ... something? Ok, we'll all wait ....

Tick ... tick ... tick ... <cough> ... tick ... tick ... tick ...

DING!

So, I take your complete silence on this issue as an admission that your rhetorical "high horse" on racial issues is as laughable as the rest of your whiny nonsense. Or perhaps you saying that you can see Selma and Montgomery, Alabama from your bedroom window so you know all about this issue?

Want to discuss facts? OK. I didn't even mention your use of C. de Baca's name in the same sentence with the words "integrity" and "courage"!! In the end, the NM GOP practically dragged Fernando out of his office hooded, gagged and hogtied! I'm not sure being thrown under a bus can be called a courageous act of integrity, but you are certainly entitled to your own ... uh ... set of facts.

Too much time wasted here. I had better end my "wrong Liberal attack" here before more people reading this blog immediately start voting Republican! Thanks for the tip! And thanks for calling me "always so right." I appreciate that, even if you dismiss my name as some kind of code.

Exit, stage left!

Re: Do the right thing, Democrats

Jeeter — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:11:04 -0000

Oh, right Polly, there are two houses in the Roundhouse. Thanks for that clarification! Now, what was that supposed to add to the discussion of Republican racism in New Mexico? That was the "main issue" I think.

Oh, and did you hear: Foley is not a state representative, he's an ex-state representative?

Re: Romney describes Udall as too liberal in Santa Fe

Jeeter — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:07:44 -0000

Reichbach said: 'The New York Times wrote Romney “excelled as a deal maker, a buyer and seller of companies.”'

A buyer and seller of companies, candidates, whatever. I'm sure Mittens will land on his feet in some corporation when all the political dust settles. Maybe he'll be able to strike gold (plates or otherwise) during the next presidential cycle.

Re: Domenici’s mental health parity legislation is part of bailout bill

Jeeter — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:16:50 -0000

Is it any coincidence that "christmas tree" rhymes with "Domenici"? What does mental health have to do with this supposed financial crisis?

And did anybody else read the first three words of the headline and think the article was about something completely different?

Re: Do the right thing, Democrats

Jeeter — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:17:58 -0000

Dan,

On reflection, your continued insistence on equating Ms. Garcia's comments to those of Mr. C. de Baca's is truly a bold move and one that may ultimately pay off for you should you pursue it with the same combative vigor you have demonstrated, say, on the basketball courts of Roswell. And I'm very glad your ancestors helped found the town of Blackdom or whatever you are implying by mentioning that interesting African-American ghost town in New Mexico.

From your remarks so far, I can see your knowledge of and involvement in human rights in New Mexico is deeper and more heartfelt than I could ever have imagined. I apologize for thinking that you could ever be just trying to reap cheap political hay out of Ms. Garcia's remarks. I should have realized that your even-tempered and insightful remarks so far on this subject were just your misty-eyed attempt to open a dialogue on race relations in New Mexico. For that I offer you my sincerest regrets straight from, as you might say, the bottom of my "Liberal, uneducated, ignorant butt."

However, getting back the point of your column (sorry to keep hammering at this!), I just realized that we have been overlooking somebody on the VERY SAME FRONT PAGE of the New Mexico Independent who is expressing the EXACT SAME IDEAS as Ms. Garcia whom you hold in such contempt . Hard to believe, I know. Now, scroll down the page (the "Page Down" key should do it) in the NM Independent and look for the following article:

"Racial tension between Hispanics and blacks is real" By Barbara Armijo 9/26/08 8:28 AM

Ms. Armijo has written a carefully thought out and researched piece that expresses - and elaborates on - AAAARRGGGHHHH! - the EXACT SAME IDEAS as Ms. Garcia. Outrageous, huh? (You know, it may be just my imagination but I think I can actually HEAR you seethe as you read this!)

Now, Dan, I hope you are intellectually honest enough to communicate your profound outrage to your fellow-columnist Barbara Armijo who, as I mentioned, is expressing the EXACT SAME IDEAS as Ms. Garcia. I must warn you, though: this Ms. Armijo uses quotes to support her arguments; and correct spelling; and complete sentences; and multiple sources. But I think if you do your best "writting" and use your REAL name, you should be fine.

Go to it, Dan! This is your moment! But remember, you - like your momma Palin - gotta watch those "crazy, off-the-wall comments." They're fine with "tiny-mind" slobs like me, but they don't play so well with non-ignorant, educated people. Just a thought.

PS: I forgot! I AM glad you think I'm the best thing to happen to the GOP in a long time! You know, I actually think you may be inadvertently telling the truth for once! Cheers!

PPS: Tick - tick - tick - tick - tick - tick - tick - tick - tick ...

Re: Do the right thing, Democrats

Jeeter — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:39:29 -0000

Hey, Project_Truth (or whatever your REAL name is!) I think this remark of yours is waaaay off base:

"... New Mexico politics - stick around long enough and you'll end up in some level of authority ... like a leadership position in the statehouse, regardless of your actual credentials or character ..."

Now that's below the belt, PT! I've heard - from Dan Foley himself, actually - that Dan Foley did an excellent job as minority whip up in the Roundhouse. Cheap shots such as attacking Dan Foley's leadership position, credentials and character might seem like an easy job, but let me tell you, it's ... uh ... it's proved to be a lot easier than it sounds. Still, you need to back up your accusations against Dan with some facts. Like more fully discussing his credentials and character. He hasn't, for instance, spent any time in SE Asia, has he? He IS "entertaining" I have noticed.

And, what can I say?, nice job blowing the lid off the state-legislator/Vietnamese "entertainer" story. Funny, I'm SURE I haven't seen anything about that in the Journal and they usually jump on provocative gossip like that. You know, you and Dan - if you could set aside your differences for an afternoon - might really be able to manufacture - oops! I mean "research" - an incredible story here about your arch-nemesis, Ms. Garcia. And I mean "INCREDIBLE!"

Incredible! Just like you, PT!

Re: ‘I saw what you did’

Jeeter — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:26:38 -0000

Whoa! Thank you, Tracy, for your story and your reminder to us all!

"Each one teach one" - it's a short, powerful blast against society's prevailing winds, that's for sure!

Re: Do the right thing, Democrats

Jeeter — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:05:53 -0000

Thanks for the clarification. And let me make it clear that Danny boy is a tired, washed-up GOP troll, which is why I called him a tired, washed-up GOP troll.

Cheers!

Re: Veep wars: Zero casualties

Jeeter — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:35:25 -0000

"When it was all over, MSNBC commentator Rachel Maddow described the matchup as “boring and right vs. exciting and wrong.” “While many Republicans would deny that Palin was wrong, Democrats could hardly claim that Biden was exciting.”

Actually, I found Joe Biden very exciting!

It was exciting to see a national politician-to-be who sounded intelligent, wears compassion on his sleeve, can think and express himself on his feet and doesn't need a teleprompter.

After 8 years of listening to our Oval Office ignoramus, the coherent words of both Biden and Obama feel like a refreshing spring breeze.

And if McCain really wants his campaign to differentiate him from Bush, Palin's handlers should really teach her the correct pronunciation of "nuclear." Every time she mispronounces it, she comes off as Bush in drag.

Re: If Washington can’t put aside politics now, when can it?

Jeeter — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:40:16 -0000

Payday Loan Advocate: If the ultra-conservative states of North Carolina and Georgia are outright banning your operations, I find it curious that you are screaming about Obama here. What about McCain? Does he support these "legitimate" businesses such as yours that charge usurious rates and prey on unsuspecting poor folks?

I think if your business was in any way a reasonable one, Wall Street would be a great place for you to peddle your 300% loans. But then, those guys have taken economics and would prefer to rob the dough from us.

And "citizens across the nation" wanting more payday loan offices in their neighborhoods? Are their real estate values low enough already?

Re: Domenici Awaits House Action on His Final Legacy

Jeeter — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:46:16 -0000

Too bad Domenici always has been dead-set against Universal Health Care for the US. His special carve out for mental health consumers would be unnecessary if we Americans had the same universal coverage as every other civilized country in the world.

But the insurance lobby is too powerful to allow Pete to vote for that!

Re: Domenici Awaits House Action on His Final Legacy

Jeeter — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:55:19 -0000

Who said "free" healthcare? Somebody has to pay, and most of us already do, big time, and much more than our broken system is worth. The only question is whether a country has to tolerate the grotesquely elevated costs of that healthcare when insurance companies demand their "cut." They add nothing to the quality of our health system and only crank up costs overall with their ridiculous CEO pay packages, shareholder dividends, and collusion with corrupt doctors and hospitals.

You're saying over forty million Americans have "chosen" NOT to have any healthcare at all? And, strange to say, they all seem to be in the lower income group. America STILL manages to spend more per capita than anywhere else in the world. Why? We have let the insurances companies become the last vestige of the nineteenth century robber barons.

TJ, reliable access to health care is a human right, not socialism. Health care should be like any other necessity to America's citizens like clean water, clean air, police and fire protection, access to public transportation.

As may probably know, Domenici became a convert to his very modest mental health proposal ONLY after his own daughter became a mental health consumer and he got to experience that system up close and personal. It's nice to recognize Pete's one area of concern to America's mental health community, but few articles connect all the dots in showing how he got so "radicalized."

Universal health care would be the single biggest economic boost to the American economy in modern time. Research this important topic, TJ, instead of repeating the same tired old talking points of the defenders of the insurance corporations.

Re: It’s unpatriotic to question the U.S. Really? Since when?

Jeeter — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:57:58 -0000

Heather Wilson: just another despicable GOP liar.
But, heck, until January she's OUR despicable GOP liar!

Heather also said: "America is a force for good in the world and has been for a century."

What? Only a CENTURY? Why does Heather hate American behavior prior to 1908? What about ending slavery? What about stealing New Mexico from Mexico? What about Marbury vs. Madison?

Why does Heather hate Marbury vs. Madison???