http://disqus.com/people/22d277442a4382b47e88f9c93c34d898/enTue, 23 Sep 2008 15:32:12 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/three_independent_congressional_candidates_file/#comment-1667937I don't think the socialists realize the victory they achieved when Vilsack was elected. Maybe they have more to cheer about than they think.daddysteveWed, 13 Aug 2008 16:45:06 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/king_marriage_debate_will_mobilize_iowans_for_gop/#comment-1667961This republican doesn't give a damn about an issue(or lack thereof) like DOMA. We are faced with real problems like credit deflation and military misadventures. How about a half TRILLION deficit added to 9 TRILLION national debt. But if we keep the gays in the closet then everything will be alright.daddysteveWed, 13 Aug 2008 16:59:03 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/culver_opposes_federal_plan_to_define_birth_control_as_abortion/#comment-1667959States rights? What a novel concept. I can remember a recent presidential candidate expressing these sentiments and it didn't seem to go over so well in Iowa. I guess these ideas are just naive and quaint until they affect someone directly. BTW- how long has the Iowa Independent been around because I'm from Davenpit and I've never heard of it. Of course I don't get around much.daddysteveWed, 13 Aug 2008 17:12:59 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/leach_for_vp/#comment-1667949"Rising above partisanship"? More like both parties are indistinguishable in philosophy and action.daddysteveWed, 13 Aug 2008 17:20:27 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/loebsack_miller_meeks_on_leach8217s_obama_endorsement/#comment-1667935Maybe Leach believes blowing money we don't have "in the U.S.-infrastructure,etc." is better than blowing money we don't have "outside the U.S.-rest of empire". I can agree with this sentiment, however, Obama's recent shift in military philosophy seems to indicate there will be no meaningful reduction in worldwide troop deployment.. Since the "entitlements" are definitely not going to be reduced and you can't cut interest payments on the national debt, the only meaningful reduction is the military(and in a BIG way-ala Ron Paul). Both parties want "guns and butter" and it didn't work in the 60's and it's obvious it won't work today. Have a nice day :)daddysteveWed, 13 Aug 2008 18:00:06 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/supreme_court_rules_dm_school_board_acted_lawfully/#comment-1667850This may make for a more interesting school board election than the usual "ho-hum" stuff. Voter apathy on school board elections is probably the problem and not any lack of funding, I would imagine.daddysteveWed, 13 Aug 2008 18:08:31 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/barr_and_mckinney_file_for_president_in_iowa/#comment-1667992The republicrats aren't offering much this time around so I am seriously considering the third party vote. The "lesser of two evils" crap is getting old.daddysteveThu, 14 Aug 2008 16:30:03 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/barr_and_mckinney_file_for_president_in_iowa/#comment-1667993Whe y'all gonna send me my password?daddysteveThu, 14 Aug 2008 16:41:57 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/king_marriage_debate_will_mobilize_iowans_for_gop/#comment-1667966Randall If I'm the steve you're referring to, I think you misunderstand what I was saying. I was basically crying about fiscal irresponsibility being a greater threat than dudes kissing in public. Much greater.daddysteveThu, 14 Aug 2008 17:03:26 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/legendary_texas_oilman_pickens_sees_america8217s_future_in_iowa8217s_wind/#comment-1668023Leverage a buy-in from congress? This idea is great and long overdue but the idea that Pickens and his billionaire buddies need what is basically a govt. subsidy is rather suspect. I see a lot of money hopping around the stock market at this time, from financials to commodities,back to financials ,etc. IMO, I see a lot of people out there desperate to find an investment for the long haul. A healthy tax break should be all the intervention congress needs to make. Any other subsidy will only serve the insiders and stifle healthy competition.daddysteveFri, 15 Aug 2008 15:31:03 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/legendary_texas_oilman_pickens_sees_america8217s_future_in_iowa8217s_wind/#comment-1668022Smaller private power production could result in many turbines being built locally in various states, whereas one large subsidised corp. would probably buy a bulk lot from China. (IMO once again)daddysteveFri, 15 Aug 2008 15:35:56 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/nebraska8217s_nelson_says_obama_is_better_on_agriculture/#comment-1668010This guy is bragging about being in on this latest farm bill? I'm sorry Iowa farmers but the farm bill is bloated, fiscal recklessness at this point in time. Don't get me wrong, I'm no fan of McCain.daddysteveFri, 15 Aug 2008 15:58:24 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/register_to_cut_26_positions_by_wednesday/#comment-1668017My prediction is you will be hearing "deflation" more and more while you hear "inflation" less and less.daddysteveFri, 15 Aug 2008 16:11:16 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/slow_traffic_on_iowa8217s_internet/#comment-1668034This explains a little about my DSL. That and my crappy computer.daddysteveFri, 15 Aug 2008 20:22:28 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/harkin_mccain_is_hostile_to_farm_country/#comment-1668078I won't vote for McCain but on the farm bills he is absolutely correct. And did the govt. subsidize cars and light bulbs to make them commercially viable? What an ignorant statement. Why does big business get the majority of benefits from the bill and why is there always so much other crap in these bills that have nothing to do with farming? the only good thing about Harkin lately is that he voted against FISA. Can't say that about Grassley.daddysteveTue, 19 Aug 2008 12:24:01 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/worker_walk_out_at_agriprocessors_further_disrupts_production/#comment-1712230A Jewish labor dispute in Wherethehell, Iowa? This must be one weirdest things I've heard lately.daddysteveWed, 20 Aug 2008 22:30:56 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/king_drill_drill_drill/#comment-1712392I can agree with energy development. For King to say he's a fiscal conservative and then advocate our huge military is just ridiculous. This country has FINANCIAL problems. BTW- if you people out there think any media outlet is unbiased then you are naive children. This place allows comments. If I find one of their posts factually or philosophically incorrect then I will be happy to say so.daddysteveWed, 20 Aug 2008 22:53:03 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/socialists_take_different_approach_to_ballot_access/#comment-1712416Socialism? Puuuhleez! Read a history book.daddysteveWed, 20 Aug 2008 22:56:19 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/officials_break_ground_for_new_iowa_national_guard_readiness_center/#comment-1712430Shouldn't they be building this in Iraq or Afghanistan?daddysteveWed, 20 Aug 2008 22:58:06 -0000http://theminnesotaindependent.disqus.com/ron_paul_ad_campaign_targets_minneapolis_moa/#comment-1884281Thank you Minnesota Independent for mentioning the name that neo-cons hate.daddysteveWed, 27 Aug 2008 22:38:49 -0000http://theminnesotaindependent.disqus.com/not_so_big_tent_republican_convention_host_committee_pushed_for_cancellation_of_ron_paul_rage_agains/#comment-2310788Wow. hadn't heard about this one. I think the city and especially the Target Center were wise not to allow this. The Paulers are a motivated bunch to begin with and to steer that motivation towards something like revenge seems less than prudent. IMOdaddysteveFri, 12 Sep 2008 18:11:53 -0000http://conservativeblog.disqus.com/obama_wins_a_very_favorable_hollywood_celebrity_endorsement_barbara_streisand/#comment-14026688More of the same- different name. I've been around a long time and I predict a bunch of disillusioned people in the next couple of years. Especially on the democrat side. Many young voters are going to get a taste of how Washington really works.daddysteveWed, 13 Aug 2008 13:30:43 -0000http://conservativeblog.disqus.com/obama8217s_hope_change_and_other_weasel_words_the_politics_of_usual/#comment-14026562Socialism is bad. Fascism is bad. What's the lesser of two evils here?daddysteveSun, 17 Aug 2008 11:06:23 -0000http://conservativeblog.disqus.com/obama8217s_hope_change_and_other_weasel_words_the_politics_of_usual/#comment-14026563You youngsters are showing your age if you think either party is about anything but business as usual.daddysteveSun, 17 Aug 2008 11:09:29 -0000http://conservativeblog.disqus.com/special_interests_pour_in_convention_dollars/#comment-14027223Just another indication of how much "reform" and /or  "change" we can expect from our two party system.daddysteveSun, 17 Aug 2008 11:17:14 -0000http://conservativeblog.disqus.com/blogwatch_social_security_in_peril_candidate_avoidance_38_other_budgetary_debacles/#comment-14027957It should be obvious why neither party wants to mention our fiscal difficulties. It is because there are no easy answers, just painful and  politically inconvenient ones.  There is no place for truth in an election year. Just ask Ron Paul.daddysteveMon, 08 Sep 2008 18:00:54 -0000http://conservativeblog.disqus.com/obama_tells_supporters_argue_and_get_in_their_face/#comment-14028590Listen to all the republicrats at each others throats. When you figure out that both sides are wrong then I look forward to seeing  you in the Ron Paul camp. Good luck with this election.daddysteveTue, 23 Sep 2008 15:32:12 -0000http://sayanything.disqus.com/far_from_running_for_president_now_ron_paul_is_just_trying_to_hold_onto_his_house_seat/#comment-190513389 Trillion national debt. A number so big it looses meaning. Let's try this. $60,000 for every "woking" American. How long do you have to work to pay that much in taxes? I'll never do it and neither will my wife. So one of you "politically sophisticated" individuals out there owes $120,000 on top of the $60,000 you already owe. You geniuses run right out and vote for the republicrat of your choice and then get to work earning that taxable income.daddysteveThu, 14 Feb 2008 15:36:03 -0000