<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Disqus - Latest Comments for Mike</title><link>http://disqus.com/people/509b0b104737f1979838345200f8e950/</link><description></description><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:18:08 -0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Re: NFL Week 12 Playoff Picture</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/nfl_week_12_playoff_picture/#comment-1028221</link><description>Could this be a chance for the Republican's? Maryland is a funny situation... Nearly total Democrat, but we elect a Republican governor... I guess we trust the state to the Republican's, but we need the Democrats to run the social services within the state, especially in Montgomery county... You know Montgomery county is special... Why do you ask? Why do so many low income people come to Montgomery county? Because it's a handout county and we are all paying for it... No matter who or where you come from move to Montgomery county and they will make sure to build low income housing just so you'll stay... Typical Liberalism...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2004 17:54:42 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Playboy Linux</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/playboy_linux/#comment-1028291</link><description>David as is the case in Maryland... Montgomery county is a haven for welfare and subsidized housing and these illegals get it all. I don't know what Montgomery advertizes to get them to come here, but it's in droves and the MS-13 gang members keep growing. As for the states being willing to give up their Federal funding you know that won't happen. They will eventually comply with the RealID mandate. Even if it is a National ID I'm not really bothered by that. As you've said they've got me if they want already. On the subject of losing our privacy and giving up our civil liberties I don't know anyone who's been affected in that way. I haven't... I'm sorry, but there are people in this country who will complain and whine about anything. Either the government does too much or not enough. If the RealID is such a bad thing why are all the illegals so upset?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2004 23:39:23 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Halo 2 Aggregator Script (Perl)</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/halo_2_aggregator_script_perl/#comment-1028298</link><description>Just to add to your comments here's a breakdown of the post WWII presidents and how their nominations were treated. As you can see Bush hasn't been treated very fairly. I think it is safe to say that the reason for the Democrat fillibuster is more to bash Bush. Something that can make Bush look bad is even above American security.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt; The following list shows the percentages of presidential appellate court nominees who were eventually confirmed by the Senate:  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Harry Truman              100%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Dwight Eisenhower         92.3%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;John Kennedy              77.3%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lyndon Johnson            96.2%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Richard Nixon             87%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Gerald Ford               81.8%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Jimmy Carter              100%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ronald Reagan             95%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;G.H.W. Bush               95.7%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bill Clinton              86.4%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;George Bush               53.1%</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2004 18:40:46 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: American and Israeli Nukes Caused the Tsunami</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/american_and_israeli_nukes_caused_the_tsunami/#comment-1028423</link><description>How and by who were we duped and who duped the UN? It would seem that every major intelligence agency worldwide was duped then.  If we were duped it was due to the lack of accuracy of the intelligence coming out of Iraq. Saddam himself believed he had WMD, which he did by the way. It was his own scientist and military who were afraid for their lives that duped him. Based on information that was available and the UN resolutions against Iraq the invasion was justified.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;By the way did you really mean to say the UN got smart? Havenâ€™t you been keeping up with the real reason they didnâ€™t support us? Why didnâ€™t Germany, France and Russia support the invasion? Was it because they just thought it wasnâ€™t a nice thing to do, or did they get caught with their hands in the till? When doesnâ€™t the UN get duped? The UN Secretary General is a crook and should be shot or at the least locked up for his scandalous lack of leadership. It is a great thing that we have someone like Bolton at the UN now. Maybe this league of depots, thugs and terrorist can be straightened out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The first President Bush was pre 9/11, a whole decade passed before we invaded Iraq the second time and a whole lot has changed... The weapons inspectors were kicked out of the country and he continued to attack our forces as they patrolled the â€œno flyâ€™ zones. We were attacked by terrorists and the knowledge (belief) that Saddam had WMD and a known relationship with terrorist was even greater justification.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sorry, youâ€™re wrong when it comes to W listening to pappy. Iâ€™m sure pappy was in full support of us invading Iraq. Bush 41 and 43 were entirely different times and thank God we have a President who will continue to fight the war on terrorism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Does this make me a Neocon?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2005 16:43:16 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: SeasonalCSS plugin limited release</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/seasonalcss_plugin_limited_release/#comment-1028254</link><description>I totally agree with you Carol... I never want to be in the state she's been in for the past 15 years. If I can't walk to the bathroom myself pull the plug. As you stated we should never have gotten to this point. I like to listen to Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and other Conservative radio talk shows, but I couldn't stand the constant "save Terri" BS. As I see it she's been in a helpless state for all these years and I just cannot believe she wanted to continue. You weren't being morbid, just truthful.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2005 20:09:13 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Job Accepted</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/job_accepted/#comment-1028776</link><description>I didn't have a big problem with your blogging habits as long as you got your tasks completed (wait a minute, there are some you didn't complete) and the reading provided enough laughs... Congrats on the new position and good luck... Keep in touch...&lt;br /&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2005 16:21:58 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Thoughts for the Day</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/thoughts_for_the_day/#comment-1028922</link><description>Hopefully in the next few days they will give you access to the Internet and you can keep your BLOG updated... It was always a good way for me to keep track on where you were... LOL</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:09:57 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: So Does Bush &amp;#8220;Get It&amp;#8221; Yet?</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/so_does_bush_8220get_it8221_yet/#comment-1028967</link><description>Bush was elected for a number of reasons and one of them is that the American people know he has the balls to do what is needed to keep our country safe. I agree with you on invading Afghanistan. Invading Iraq was the correct thing to do based on the intelligence that was believed to be correct by most of the worlds intelligence community. It was the only action a president with balls could and should have done... If everyone in the world believed there were WMD's and there was a great possibility they would get into the terrorist hadns what should we have done, waited to be hit worse than 911 and then wonder why we didn't act. I would rather error on the side of American security than sit back and wait as Kerry and most Liberals would have us do. In regards to Iran I don't think an invasion is in anyone's plans. As you implied our troops are too streched and we still have our hands full in Iraq. Give it a little more time and Israel will take care of the nuclear issue with Iran. There is no way they are going to allow Iran to acquire a nuclear capacity that could strike them. Syria has been a thorn in  our side for quite sometime and they need to be put in line. At least in respect to Syria there are other countries, including the French who have demaded Syria pull their troops out. Not that I would depend on the French for much help... I also believe quite a bit of Iraq's WMD's are hidden in Syria. Should they be allowed to keep them? There are a numnber of issues in the world today and until the rest of the free world gets off their asses the US may need to go it alone. We need to start worrying about China's military buildup and how that will affect our security interest and the Euo-weanies want to sell high tech weapon systems to them. The Euro-weanies have tried to get Iran to stop their nuclear program without much success and now we have Russia selling them nuclear fuel for ther nuclear plants... Sure it's only going to be used for electricity... So what does the US do? Sit back while all this goes on in the world and no other country seems to be able to recognize any threat... We are the one with the big stick and it needs to be used. What other country in the world would you want to be the Super Power?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 20:22:21 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: So Does Bush &amp;#8220;Get It&amp;#8221; Yet?</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/so_does_bush_8220get_it8221_yet/#comment-1028969</link><description>Better to pound a nail with a screwdriver than to sit back and wait while no other country is able or willing to do anything about terrorism or stopping nuclear weapons to getting into the hands of countries like Iran... The US needs to be willing to do whatever it takes to prevent one of our cities from being hit by a nuclear, biological or chemical weapon. You know for a fact that if a WMD is obtained by Osama he will do whatever it takes to detonate it on our soil... I don't believe discipline and diplomacy can work with terrorist or rogue countries such as Syria or Iran. Korea is another problem, but over there you have Russia and China pressuring the little dwarf. They need to be hit with a big stick or a lot of little ones...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 21:54:41 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: So Does Bush &amp;#8220;Get It&amp;#8221; Yet?</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/so_does_bush_8220get_it8221_yet/#comment-1028970</link><description>Russia Moved Iraqi WMD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Charles R. Smith&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Moscow Moved Weapons to Syria and Lebanon&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;An interesting article on Newsmax today regarding Iraq's WMD. This is a widely belied assertion and can be backed up by the many satellite photos provided by U.S. military forces that showed extensive large-vehicle traffic crossing the Syrian border prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Just another reason why the US needs to use a big stick in dealing with countries such as Iran and Syria...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2005 15:12:14 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: So Does Bush &amp;#8220;Get It&amp;#8221; Yet?</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/so_does_bush_8220get_it8221_yet/#comment-1028972</link><description>I bad... Here's the link from Newsmax for the article from Charles R. Smith indicating Russia moved Iraq's WMD's to Syria and the Bekka valley in Lebanon...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2005/3/2/230625.shtml" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2005/3...&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2005 15:40:09 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: So Does Bush &amp;#8220;Get It&amp;#8221; Yet?</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/so_does_bush_8220get_it8221_yet/#comment-1028973</link><description>The below paragraphs were taken from the "Two Minute Offense"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://twominuteoffense.blogspot.com/&lt;br"&gt;http://twominuteoffense.blogspot.com/&amp;lt;br&lt;/a&gt; /&amp;gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I couldn't agree more with the authors thinking. There is also a link to an interesting article by Charles Krauthammer titled (The Road to Damascus)in todays Washington Post (&amp;lt;a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5695-2005Mar3.html%29&lt;br"&gt;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A...&lt;/a&gt; /&amp;gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The bottom line is that there's a new sheriff in town and he uses a big stick...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bush should be explaining to Assad that he bet on the wrong horse and it is time to pay up. Past administrations may have put up with those supporting terror against the US, but there is a new sheriff in town and he carries a really big stick. Assad will be given a choice. He can step aside peacefully and go into exile with his money or he can choose the Saddam retirement plan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;When the Syrians demonstrate in the streets for democracy, any suppression will trigger US military action. The pretext won't be support for democracy, but rather the need to nuetralize an enemy who has waged war against the US.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I think Assad will choose to avoid the Saddam retirement plan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2005 20:08:57 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: So Does Bush &amp;#8220;Get It&amp;#8221; Yet?</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/so_does_bush_8220get_it8221_yet/#comment-1028974</link><description>Here's a great article that should really dig deep into a Liberal's soul... It presents a number of thoughts and beliefs that for a typical Liberal should be a no brainer, but they cannot be true to their beliefs because of George Bush and the Republicans.  A Liberal will go out of their way no matter how progressive they claim to be in hopes of a Bush or Republican failure. They will continue to preach their anti-Americanism and blame America for the worlds problems... If 911 didn't change a persons view of our country and build a desire to do whatever is needed to protect America it's not that they don't know any better, it's just being a Liberal...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/g/a/2005/02/24/cstillwell.DTL&lt;br"&gt;http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/g/a...&lt;/a&gt; /&amp;gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2005 21:11:38 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: So Does Bush &amp;#8220;Get It&amp;#8221; Yet?</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/so_does_bush_8220get_it8221_yet/#comment-1028976</link><description>Well... Doesn't anyone else have a comment on whether or not the US is the best sheriff to have in the world today? That Bush was elected not just for morality reasons. That America needs someone like him because he won't take any shit when it comes to America's security... There's nothing more important today than the war on terrorism, not even the economy. I guess your Blog doesn't get hit by many Liberals... I may be preaching to the choir...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2005 22:20:49 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: So Does Bush &amp;#8220;Get It&amp;#8221; Yet?</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/so_does_bush_8220get_it8221_yet/#comment-1028978</link><description>Try reading proverbs to Al Qaeda or any terrorist and see how far you get... "A soft word turns away wrath" Are you out of your mind? France and Germany didn't back us against Iraq because their hands were in the till, nothing else... Russia didn't back us, because they had supplied weapons (WMD's) to Iraq... Bush was right going into Iraq and I believe there were WMD's that are now sitting either in Syria or Lebanon. America is the bully? Are we going down the blame America road? In the case of Iran we don't have to put troops on the ground to take them out... They are becoming a nuclear threat so what should we do? Lets just wait and see... I'm sure France and Germany and the rest of the Euro-weanies won't do anything militarily... They'll wait for the US to make a move and then criticize us... Syria will crumble from within as long as the US stays strong... No one wants to go to war, but they declared war on us. When a nuclear device is detonated in one of our cities who will we criticize then? Probably Bush for not doing enough... It's the blame America Liberal way...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2005 15:03:01 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: A New Approach to Social Security Reform</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/a_new_approach_to_social_security_reform/#comment-1028993</link><description>I like the concept of starting a savings for newborns with a yearly contribution, but what about the children  age 1-18? Where do they fit into this program? Will the government do catch up for them and if so where do those funds come from, or are they just out of luck? I may have missed something in the article, but I didn't see anything that covers this question.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2005 13:06:46 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: A New Approach to Social Security Reform</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/a_new_approach_to_social_security_reform/#comment-1028995</link><description>Indeed... The initial investment would be staggering... True the Social Security piggy bank is empty, but the system was setup as a pay-as-you-go program. It was not setup as an insurance policy. The reason the system is about to fail is due to the falling number of current workers supporting the number of retirees. This number is only going to get worse when we have the crunch of the Baby Boomer retirees leaving the workforce. I like the concept of private accounts for younger workers, but the AARP with it's partisan motives wants it killed. At your age I would think it would be something very favorable.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2005 13:24:15 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: The Unofficial &lt;em&gt;Hitchiker&amp;#8217;s Guide to the Galaxy&lt;/em&gt; Tribute</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/the_unofficial_emhitchiker8217s_guide_to_the_galaxyem_tribute/#comment-1028861</link><description>Well, after reading the "catch up" I feel relieved, confused, but at least I'll be able to sleep at night knowing the truth ;)</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2005 14:39:48 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: A New Approach to Social Security Reform</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/a_new_approach_to_social_security_reform/#comment-1028996</link><description>New posting at Bark at the Moon with questions regarding Paul O'neill's proposal for turning babies into millionaires... Where will these funds come from?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2005 16:32:07 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: A New Approach to Social Security Reform</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/a_new_approach_to_social_security_reform/#comment-1028998</link><description>Aaron if you click on my name you will be linked to my blog ;)</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:42:03 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: A New Approach to Social Security Reform</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/a_new_approach_to_social_security_reform/#comment-1029000</link><description>Ok... I see your point...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Here's the link...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://barkatthemoon.myblogsite.com/blog/_archives/2005/3/10/414509.html" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://barkatthemoon.myblogsite.com/blog/_archi...&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2005 21:42:50 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: A New Approach to Social Security Reform</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/a_new_approach_to_social_security_reform/#comment-1029002</link><description>TThe question isn't how many 18 year olds are retiring in the next few years, thatâ€™s irrelevant... If the government were to begin such a program they would have grand-father all the children between the ages of 1-18 years old, or are they left out? How many children are there in that age group? What would that cost amount to? Staggering.... Don't get me wrong I think the concept is good and most people are not able to put away $2000 for each child per year... I do think this is unrealistic though... It is better to fix what we have now and allow younger workers the opportunity to control at least a part of their Social Security investments through private accounts, which would pass onto survivors. Also, if the government would be paying out $2000 per year for every child up until they reach 18 where do these funds come from? The government will also be paying out to current retirees and that number will continue to grow every year. The average worker in this country will end up paying for the 1-18 year olds investment accounts and the people already retired. There just are not enough workers to cover the number of people already retired and the coming Baby Boomers who are already beginning to retire...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2005 00:19:04 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Just a Random Thought</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/just_a_random_thought/#comment-1029017</link><description>Uh Huh...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2005 02:01:16 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Sen. Paul Sarbanes to finally retire</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/sen_paul_sarbanes_to_finally_retire/#comment-1029016</link><description>Could this be a chance for the Republican's? Maryland is a funny situation... Nearly total Democrat, but we elect a Republican governor... I guess we trust the state to the Republican's, but we need the Democrats to run the social services within the state, especially in Montgomery county... You know Montgomery county is special... Why do you ask? Why do so many low income people come to Montgomery county? Because it's a handout county and we are all paying for it... No matter who or where you come from move to Montgomery county and they will make sure to build low income housing just so you'll stay... Typical Liberalism...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2005 02:07:16 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: I&amp;#8217;m a d6</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/i8217m_a_d6/#comment-1029019</link><description>&lt;a href="http://dicepool.com/catalog/quiz.php" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://dicepool.com/catalog/quiz.php" rel="nofollow"&gt;Take the quiz at dicepool.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I took the quiz and I'm not surprised...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;You are the large, round, friendly d20! (You probably didn't know this, but the shape of the twenty-sided die is called and Icosahedron.) You are the friendly, outgoing, outspoken, leader of friends. You are often looked up to, even though you don't normally deserve it. Most other types secretly wish they were you, and you'd give them tips on how, if only you had a clue yourself. Your charisma is often all you need, but you have your occasional moments of brilliance as well - just never when it's actually needed. You are the all-around good guy, dependable chum, a respected for, and an inspiration to those who need one. Who says you can't get by on a smile and good looks alone?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2005 15:37:20 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Peak Oil</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/peak_oil/#comment-1029127</link><description>I sure can't and won't even attempt to argue your point on oil supply and the need for alternative power. This issue has been thrashed around for decades and we're still no closer to a solution. Sure we can all start driving hybrids and conserve as much as possible, but how do we control countries such as China? Their economy is growing by leaps and bounds and their demand for oil will soon overtake the United States. The congress is pretty much split between the Democrats and Republicans, Liberals and Conservatives on their view of what should be done or not done. They've had an energy bill from President Bush that has failed to go anywhere. One thing the bill calls for is the building of new refineries and nuclear plants. Also, we are at the time of year when existing refineries need to start switching over to summer fuel... When will Congress set a standard to be used year long? You can imagine the cost of switching that is past onto us, the consumer. This fuel switching is something the Eco-maniacs have forced us to endure. I think we should build huge wind power systems up and down California and in  tight-assed New England to ruin John Kerry and the Kennedy's view. At least now it seems we will begin oil exploration in ANWR. America needs to break away from depending on foreign oil one way or another. Extracting oil from ANWR is a good start; add to that the use of nuclear plants to provide electrical power would go a long way to tightening the noose around the necks of the OPEC countries.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2005 18:26:38 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Peak Oil</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/peak_oil/#comment-1029134</link><description>China's populations is huge, but it's estimated that Indiaâ€™s population will outstrip China by 2030. India, at 1.103 billion people this year would reach 1.593 billion by 2050, China which has 1.316 billion now will reach 1.392 billion. Both of these countries are growing and will continue to drain the supply of oil. The bottom line is we need to find alternative energy and what's better than nuclear? Now that the Republican's have control of  the White House, Congress, most of the governorships and state they should start pushing to build more reactors. The big problem will continue to be the Eco-maniacs who will do anything to save a toad, even jeopardize American security.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2005 22:08:04 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Peak Oil</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/peak_oil/#comment-1029137</link><description>Increasing the number of nuclear plants around the country, especially in heavily populated areas would take a huge drain off the dependence on oil to generate electricity. Less fuel used for power leaves more fuel for your favorite SUV. This could be a reality in the "near future" if the public could be assured that the plants are safe. Oh and you'd also have to make sure no toads were jeopardized...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2005 23:32:47 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Peak Oil</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/peak_oil/#comment-1029139</link><description>If you don't know already it has always been the Democrats (Liberals) who have stopped the building of nuclear power plants. Your man Kerry and the Kennedy's are even against wind power, because it affect their view. And how about those wonderful people out in Hollywood? Do you think they will support anything that would decrease the dependence on foreign oil if it would jeopardize anything in their luxurious lives? Go as Pelosi or Boxer if they would allow wind power or a nuclear plant in their states. The Liberals are even against using energy in our own country, such as ANWR. You see they are in with the Eco-maniacs and would rather safe a toad than do anything to strenthen our security. If you check you will see that the energy bill Bush sent to Congress, what three years ago calls for all types of power, including nuclear. Also, the building of more refineries, which have always been stopped by the Democrats (Liberals). Know your facts first... Here is the link to the Presidents energy bill... &amp;lt;a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/energy/Chapter5.pdf&lt;br"&gt;http://www.whitehouse.gov/energy/Chapter5.pdf&amp;l...&lt;/a&gt; /&amp;gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;It callse for additional drilling for domestic oil and the use of coal for clean electricity production. It also calls for the increase in nucelar plants.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2005 00:41:43 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: New Halo 2 Game Variants</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/new_halo_2_game_variants/#comment-1028320</link><description>Scotch is good for your soul, especially if you drink some good single malts...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2005 00:11:11 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Dead.</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/dead/#comment-1029174</link><description>I totally agree with you Carol... I never want to be in the state she's been in for the past 15 years. If I can't walk to the bathroom myself pull the plug. As you stated we should never have gotten to this point. I like to listen to Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and other Conservative radio talk shows, but I couldn't stand the constant "save Terri" BS. As I see it she's been in a helpless state for all these years and I just cannot believe she wanted to continue. You weren't being morbid, just truthful.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 04:16:37 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: New Halo 2 Game Variants</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/new_halo_2_game_variants/#comment-1028323</link><description>Six W's... I think there website is in good hands... If you're a Red Suck or Oriole fan you better be watching your backside, because the Yankees are going to eat Boston and Baltimore for lunch... Any bets on the out come???????????????????????</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2005 17:40:47 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Network+ Achieved</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/network_achieved/#comment-1029185</link><description>Sir, Congratulations Sir...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Does this now mean that you're qualified??? I thought you were good before... Add this certification to your loyalty to the Red Sucks and I will buy you a cup of coffee...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2005 00:42:20 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Comcast Sucks!</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/comcast_sucks/#comment-1029197</link><description>And I thought it was me... Go figure...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2005 03:23:24 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: MCS* or CCNA</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/mcs_or_ccna/#comment-1029217</link><description>I would suggest going the MCSA/MCSE route and later the CCNA. The contract I'm on now with the State department is paying techs without certs $60+ and with a cert you can demand at least that amount. I agree with your thinking on Redhat. There just is not much demand compared to MS. It may be something good down the road as more organizations changeover, but not now.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2005 18:15:47 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: MCS* or CCNA</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/mcs_or_ccna/#comment-1029219</link><description>If I had an opening I would have given you the oppportunity, but unfortunately the incumbents all accepted the offers... I think you will be sitting pretty good if Quality Technology is given the NMIMC contract... Which is looking very good... You know the needs and I can use some good techs... Things will be different in a few ways though...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2005 01:25:36 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Transitions</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/transitions/#comment-1029224</link><description>Hey... I'll buy you a candy bar... Why do transitions have to be bad? Also, is this a transition of choice or something you have no control over? You're too young to let transitions effect you so badly, unless you're losing something that you really want,or doing something you don't really want to do... Think of a transition as something positive... Or you can do something to change a transition to be more favorable to your desires... Think about it... Is there something you  can or want to do to alter the outcome of a transition?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:49:59 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Which Country Would You Like To See Win the Miss USA Contest?</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/which_country_would_you_like_to_see_win_the_miss_usa_contest/#comment-1029229</link><description>I'd like to see France win and John Kerry can go home with her...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:53:53 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Senate Republicans Are Doing A Fine Job Of Hanging Themselves</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/senate_republicans_are_doing_a_fine_job_of_hanging_themselves/#comment-1029237</link><description>I am a big Bush supporter, but this illegal immigration crap is pissing me off and I have no argument at all with your comments. I have an open letter to President Bush in the works and hopefully it will get spread around...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 13:48:26 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Somethings I&amp;#8217;m Beginning to Hate</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/somethings_i8217m_beginning_to_hate/#comment-1029275</link><description>Do ya want a cookie???</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2005 02:40:44 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: I&amp;#8217;ve won an OSCAA</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/i8217ve_won_an_oscaa/#comment-1029270</link><description>Much Congrats... Your blog is always full of interesting reading, whether technical or political... I make sure to check it out at least once a day... You have a knack for writing and you make it look easy...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2005 02:43:16 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Secretary of State Aaron Brazell</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/secretary_of_state_aaron_brazell/#comment-1029288</link><description>Want a cookie? You're good... but!!</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2005 03:27:06 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: The Nuclear Senate</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/the_nuclear_senate/#comment-1029293</link><description>You are on top of the game...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 03:15:37 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: MCP Achieved</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/mcp_achieved/#comment-1029304</link><description>Aaron congrats on the cert... Not that you needed it, but seeing what happened with the NMIMC contract it's good to have. This last screw up by the NMIMC leader-less-ship is going to hit them bad. I don't even think they realize how big a mistake they've made this time. Loss of years of institutional knowledge plus a low ball contractor is going to wreak havocâ€¦ I wouldnâ€™t be surprised to see the new contractor out of there in less than a yearâ€¦ They just wonâ€™t be able to afford quality people with what they bid, plus needing to get everyone clearedâ€¦ I feel sorry for the good folks who will have to live with the damage people like Foster, Wulf and Becker causedâ€¦</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 12:50:07 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Through it All, Why We are There</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/through_it_all_why_we_are_there/#comment-1029306</link><description>I saw the photograph this morning and the article stated that the child had died. It is unfortunate that the MSM tends to only print news that tends to make the "American" military look bad. What else to expect from Liberals who blame American for the worlds problems. The intelligence was faulty, but the decision to invade Iraq was right. Better to err based on faulty intelligence than to do nothing and possibly lose thousands of American lives. A president has to act based on the intelligence he is given to keep Americans secure. Of course you knew I felt that way...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2005 20:29:10 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029328</link><description>Now you're wrong... What this bill does is require you to be a citizen or be in this country legally to get a drivers license... Check out Michelle Malkin's sit and read a bit about what's going on and how the Hispanic society is up in arms over the RealID... I agree with David's statement above... Where have you been? Read the local papers about the protest over the weekend in Rockville... Michale Graham from WMAL was not allowed into this event, because he wasn't an illegal... I've had it up to my throat with these people and I support anything to keep them out... This is not about a national ID, and what would be wrong with that anyway? I would not have a problem carrying an ID that showed I was American...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2005 01:38:42 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029329</link><description>Here's the link...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://michellemalkin.com/archives/002371.htm" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://michellemalkin.com/archives/002371.htm&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2005 01:44:38 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029333</link><description>So do nothing and allow states such and Liberal Maryland to continue issuing drivers licenses to the illegal who by the way are swarming into Montgomery county. Yes I am a conservative, but you can't complain about the borders and still allow the illegals already here to have a free ride with a license and welfare. If you don't have the proper ID and cannot prove you are a resident get your ass out... I am very willing to give up some privacy, such as a national ID in order to clean the trash out. Have you taken the time to look around and see what's happening in this state and others that allow the illegals to claim asylum? MS-13 has spread like a virus in the Maryland, D.C., and Virginia area? What's to be done with these murderers, rapists and thieves? They swarm into the state being welcomed to the sanctuary mentality and homeland security insanity that is Liberal Maryland. I had a close encounter with two of our unwelcome guest yesterday while driving home. Going up Hewitt, which is a major road near my home two Hispanic wonders tried to pull the accident scam on me. First they pull over to the right side of the road and when you get closer they suddenly turn left into your path. I saw them do this the first time and became wary. As I went down the road they moved to the right waiting for me to pass and then again they veered into my path. If I had cut hard to the left I would have hit them. Nice way for some innocent immagrant to make a few dollars. Throw them all out is what I say...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2005 13:25:51 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029334</link><description>Some more food for thought... How about taxing the US taxpayer to give medical aid to the illegal aliens? Just another reason to keep them out and dump the others back over the border. Here's the URL from an MSNBC story Neal Boortz commented about today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7795429/" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7795429/&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2005 13:54:56 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029336</link><description>Mandating stricter guidelines to the states in regards to identification is what RealID is all about... If you don't have proper resident ID you don't get a license, period...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2005 16:02:46 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029339</link><description>U.S. to pay for illegal aliens' emergency care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Government will start reimbursing hospitals for treatment. If we start keeping the illegals out maybe we can use the money that's being set aside for their medical care and throw more weight on the border... At least with RealID we may be able to stop the heavy flow and get rid of the ones who are already here.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2005 20:55:49 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029343</link><description>Well now Aaron you seem to think you have me figured out, but you're wrong. I do support Bush in many of his decisions, especially the fight against terrorism and tax cuts, but for example I was totally against what occured during the Schiavo case. I am totally against Bush's handling of the Mexican border and his freindship with Vincente Fox. The Medicare/Medicaid deal with the Democrats is another sore spot. Both you and Dave seem to think the RealID won't do anything, but what's your alternative plan, or are you just saying something won't work without a plan like the Liberals? Do you support spending money to pay for illegal aliens medical care? If so why not give social medicine to everyone? That's the Liberal thing to do, isn't it? What's needed is a 20 foot solid wall up and down the border and anyone caught on our side without PROPER id gets tossed back. No more illegals having babies in our country and then being declared citizens. At least with the RealID it will have some affect on the illegals movement, especially in regards to airlines. I really don't care, as the Liberals are saying that the average citizen may have to wait longer in line to get their license. At least the illegals won't be able to get on period. We need stricter laws to control the onslaught and in states like Maryland you never will. As Michelle Malkin stated, Maryland has an asylum mentality and if you're not against that you're probably a closet Liberal. Oh, sorry you said you were an Independent... So that means you lean somewhat to the Left... LOL</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2005 13:51:39 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029345</link><description>Well now Aaron even Maureen will tell you that I have problems with some of Bush's policies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;"The INS is supposed to make sure people coming into this country are legit." True statement, but what about the ones that are here illegally and the thousands that come across daily? What about the states that protect the illegals, such as Maryland? Is that your alternative plan or are you just upset that you may have to stand in line longer to get your license? The ACLU is against the RealID also, are you card carrying member? It's a funny thing that the majority of the protests against the RealID were coming from the Left... Of course it's an infringement on our privacy... Oh my we might have to show someone our birth certificate...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;In comment #9 you stated "If the Feds can mandate No Child Left Behind, surely they can mandate stricter guidelines on identification to the states." Well that's just what the RealID is going to do... Otherwise states like Maryland will continue to allow illegals to move into our neighborhoods, recruit more gang members (MS-13), require everyone to speak and read Spanish and as is the case in Maryland, especially Montgomery county build lower income housing for the poor illegal immigrants... It would not surprise me if Maryland eventually makes Spanish the official state language.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;It's obvious you want something done, and I'm surprised you don't offer a better solution. I'm all for stricter laws and tighter borders so lets take the money from this Medicaid/Medicare plan to give medical aid to the illegals and build a really nice, electrified wall.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2005 15:09:05 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029347</link><description>Actually Alexander Lamar's statement is not true concerning drivers license examiners needing to decide if the applicant is an al-Qaida terrorist... If they don't have the proper ID they will not be taking a test period...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I fully agree with you that it is the Federal governments job to control illegal immigration, but neither the Republicans or Democrats have done anything in recent history to stem the tide. 9/11 has forced us to look at other means of stemming this growth of illegals. Did you read the article about the protest in Rockville last weekend? The Montgomery county police wouldn't allow Michael Graham into the event, but of course being Marylan police they didn't do a thing regarding the illegals that were there. My point is that there are too many states and people in this country who feel the illegals have rights. They are not US citizens and they have no US rights... The RealID law may not be completely good or what we need, but it sure has pissed off a lot of illegals...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2005 17:57:09 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: RealID on Tap For Congrssional Vote</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/realid_on_tap_for_congrssional_vote/#comment-1029350</link><description>David as is the case in Maryland... Montgomery county is a haven for welfare and subsidized housing and these illegals get it all. I don't know what Montgomery advertizes to get them to come here, but it's in droves and the MS-13 gang members keep growing. As for the states being willing to give up their Federal funding you know that won't happen. They will eventually comply with the RealID mandate. Even if it is a National ID I'm not really bothered by that. As you've said they've got me if they want already. On the subject of losing our privacy and giving up our civil liberties I don't know anyone who's been affected in that way. I haven't... I'm sorry, but there are people in this country who will complain and whine about anything. Either the government does too much or not enough. If the RealID is such a bad thing why are all the illegals so upset?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2005 20:22:39 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: The Fillibuster Countdown</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/the_fillibuster_countdown/#comment-1029372</link><description>Just to add to your comments here's a breakdown of the post WWII presidents and how their nominations were treated. As you can see Bush hasn't been treated very fairly. I think it is safe to say that the reason for the Democrat fillibuster is more to bash Bush. Something that can make Bush look bad is even above American security.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt; The following list shows the percentages of presidential appellate court nominees who were eventually confirmed by the Senate:  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Harry Truman              100%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Dwight Eisenhower         92.3%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;John Kennedy              77.3%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lyndon Johnson            96.2%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Richard Nixon             87%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Gerald Ford               81.8%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Jimmy Carter              100%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ronald Reagan             95%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;G.H.W. Bush               95.7%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bill Clinton              86.4%&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;George Bush               53.1%</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2005 15:52:07 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: The Winner Announced</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/the_winner_announced/#comment-1029380</link><description>I'm speechless... Who would have thunk... I'll take the Polo shirt, size medium... Aaron I check out your blog daily, but it's been a bit skanty lately, where you been? Not that I can say anything when I just made my first entry in over three weeks yesterday... Well time has it's priorities... Thanks for the prize and good luck on continuing an excellent site...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2005 01:11:07 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Moving on to Rockville</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/moving_on_to_rockville/#comment-1029385</link><description>I think you'll like the building, it's pretty new and they've just moved into it... I think Jay is there also...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2005 10:47:38 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Stupid Users</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/stupid_users/#comment-1029394</link><description>LOL... What you should have told her was that the old system had been formatted and she was out of luck... Not good for customer relations though when you call them stupid... Even though the majority are...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2005 21:17:14 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Rockville:  One Week In</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/rockville_one_week_in/#comment-1029398</link><description>Sounds like you've died and gone to heaven... I told you you would like the Rockville office. An office all your own... They must have a lot of empty space... Now you spend more time looking out your window... Have you run into Jay yet?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2005 14:07:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Rockville:  One Week In</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/rockville_one_week_in/#comment-1029399</link><description>You should consider taking a different route... How about going down I70 and then picking up Rt97(Georgia Ave)to Rt28?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2005 14:09:47 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Rockville:  One Week In</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/rockville_one_week_in/#comment-1029401</link><description>You should try Rt97. That's the way Paul [&lt;em&gt;Edit: last name removed&lt;/em&gt;] always came into work, Rt29 sucks...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2005 14:42:03 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Hi All!</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/hi_all/#comment-1029405</link><description>Semantics, semantics.... The point was made though...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2005 16:12:51 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: New Halo 2 Game Variants</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/new_halo_2_game_variants/#comment-1028342</link><description>Chilling is something we can't afford to do... The sooner people realize we are at WAR the better... It's not a question of "will we be hit" it's "When will we be hit"...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2005 21:31:49 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Health Issues</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/health_issues/#comment-1029446</link><description>I think your heart issues began when you got so excited about the job opening at Yahoo... Joking aside, make sure you get a clear report from your doctor and drink more red wine...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I like the new theme, but as Marc commented it does seem kinda narrow...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 13:10:49 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Health Issues</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/health_issues/#comment-1029454</link><description>"When" you quit smoking your health will improve greatly and you'll also smell better...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2005 13:22:13 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: The Yankees Website</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/the_yankees_website/#comment-1029476</link><description>Make your snide remarks now... It's a long season and the Yankees won't be down for long :-)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;And... Have you quit smoking yet???</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2005 13:03:51 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: The Yankees Website</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/the_yankees_website/#comment-1029478</link><description>It's a long season... Watch you don't say something that's gonna bite your backside in the fall... By the way are you an Orioles fan again???</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2005 21:15:35 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Health Issues</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/health_issues/#comment-1029462</link><description>Scotch is good for your soul, especially if you drink some good single malts...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2005 19:13:49 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Doing the Zoo</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/doing_the_zoo/#comment-1029483</link><description>Aaron it's a good thing Devin has a beautiful mother, because otherwise he would has such good looks... Happy Father's Day from an older one...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:53:49 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Doing the Zoo</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/doing_the_zoo/#comment-1029484</link><description>I meant to say.... "Wouldn't have such good look"s...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:55:04 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: The Yankees Website</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/the_yankees_website/#comment-1029479</link><description>Six W's... I think there website is in good hands... If you're a Red Suck or Oriole fan you better be watching your backside, because the Yankees are going to eat Boston and Baltimore for lunch... Any bets on the out come???????????????????????</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2005 01:31:52 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: No Loitering Permitted</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/no_loitering_permitted/#comment-1029494</link><description>Where in the world are you living now? Was this notice typed or hand written? I agree with Marc that the person who wrote this was either drunk or high on something. Also, Matt makes a good point concerning how you treat your neighbors... You haven't been seen urinating in public have you???</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:43:40 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Jailtime for Reporters</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/jailtime_for_reporters/#comment-1029504</link><description>I wholeheartedly agree...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Breaking the cover of a CIA operative is treason and the individual should be charged and convicted if the evidence is there... Send them to jail... On another note... The actions and words spoken by many of the Democrat Party, such as Howard Dean and Dick Durbin concerning the military and our troops should be considered as giving aid and comfort to the enemy... There are too many Liberals who will say or print anything, whether it's the truth or a lie to hurt the Administration and our troops...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:49:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Jailtime for Reporters</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/jailtime_for_reporters/#comment-1029505</link><description>Aaron I'm a bit surprised you haven't written anything on the Supreme Court's decision on eminent domain...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2005 15:24:27 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Supreme Court Prediction</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/supreme_court_prediction/#comment-1029511</link><description>In the case of Joe Lieberman you're out of your mind... There is no way Bush will nominate a known Liberal...  Concerning Orrin Hatch, he's a Conservative, but a very moderate one...  The Supreme Court is toooooo Liberal as it is and Bush will nominate a true Conservative to replace O'Connor and another strong Conservative when Rhenquist retires... Lieberman --- NO WAY...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2005 19:15:45 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Supreme Court Prediction</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/supreme_court_prediction/#comment-1029514</link><description>How can you ask what I'm smoking after you've predicted Bush would nominate another Liberal to the court... The nomination for a Supreme Court justice is an entirely different story... These people have the ability to change our way of life as they just did with the eminent domain decision and there is no way Bush would nominate a Liberal. He may nominate Gonzales to fill O'Connor's seat, which would not make Conservative's very happy, but then when Rhenquist retires, or dies you can bet a strict Conservative will be nominated as Chief Justice... A side note on this will be whether the Senate Republicans can grow a pair and stand up to the Liberal onslaught that everyone knows is coming no matter who is nominated. Kennedy is already making statements on how he will fight Bush's nominations if they don't meet his requirements. I say pull the Nuclear Option if they start pulling their shit...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2005 20:00:50 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Supreme Court Prediction</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/supreme_court_prediction/#comment-1029515</link><description>And by the way Bush is certainly no LIBERAL... When it comes to certain values he is totally Conservative and knowing what the Supreme Court is capable of doing he will not jeopardize his beliefs... He may not be the Conservative everyone thought when it comes to spending, but in most other areas he certainly is...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2005 20:03:55 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Supreme Court Prediction</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/supreme_court_prediction/#comment-1029518</link><description>And your definition of Constructionism is????</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2005 15:33:09 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Supreme Court Prediction</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/supreme_court_prediction/#comment-1029520</link><description>Yes, I know what Constructionism is and also what is meant by Originalism, both something the Liberals of the Supreme Court cannot live by, as exampled by their recent decision concerning eminent domain and the right all Americans have to own personal property. OK, I agree with you that we'll call Bush a Constructionist when it comes to Judicial nominations... Granted he is not a Conservative in many other area's, especially in spending and immigration, which I totally disagree with him on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I feel it would be a big mistake to put Lieberman on the high court no matter how moderate you feel he is as a Senator. There are other Senator's with a more Conservative (Constructionist) tilt who would help to bring order to a left leaning court. O'Connor was a swing vote with the Liberals on many occasions and I feel we need someone who will interpret the Constitution not by twisting its words, but by how it was originally written. Five Liberals on the court continue to do just the opposite...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2005 16:21:11 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: 229</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/229/#comment-1029528</link><description>As an American I love this document... Unfortunately, today there are too many people enjoying the freedoms and benefits this country offers who do not love this document and what it means. There are too many people who blame America for the worlds problems and would do harm rather than defend her. They love the freedoms, but are not willing to do what it takes to defend them. Count the number of flags you see waving on your neighbors homes and wonder why there aren't more...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Happy Independence Day to all who love this country and appreciate the freedoms the Declaration of Independence gave us...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2005 17:51:10 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: 229</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/229/#comment-1029535</link><description>Sean, I agree with Aaron...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The problem with American's and it seems YOU today is just what you said in your last paragraph... Most of our countries holidays, such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and most other Federal holidays are treated as just another day off... A three day weekend... Cookouts, picnics, the beach and drinking too much beer... How many flags did you see on homes in your neighborhood over the weekend? Did you have a flag on your home? I don't know about you, but my wife and I both work and have paid our dues... I respect our country and what it stands for... I don't need a handout from the government like so many people feel is their right... Give me, Give me, Give me... How do you feel about the latest Supreme Court decision regarding our right to private property? You think it's OK to take property from someone who has worked hard and give it to someone else? After-all isn't that what the Liberals are all about... You want to speak up on your beliefs go ahead, but as they say "Actions speak louder than words"</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2005 15:43:42 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: 229</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/229/#comment-1029537</link><description>Me too, but with a note of seriousness... To many people complain about this country and only look for handouts... Unfortunately we give too many handouts to people who do not have the rights to them...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2005 16:02:35 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Again&amp;#8230;</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/again8230/#comment-1029546</link><description>I'm with you... From what I've read al Qaida has already taking responsibility... Maybe this will cause the anti war groups in Britain to see the truth concerning what the terrorists want to do...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;On a personal thought - how vulnerable is the Washington DC Metro? It's pretty scary when you seen passengers with loads of luggage traveling day in and day out... How hard would it be to bring an explosive onto one of the trains? Not hard at all...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2005 13:55:05 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Again&amp;#8230;</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/again8230/#comment-1029548</link><description>There is something that can be done... Keep on killing the terrorists in Iraq and any other place they try to hide... We need to continue fighting the terrorist wherever they are... If we weren't taking the fight to the terrorist in Afghanistan and Iraq I believe we would be fighting them on the streets here at home... If it was up to the Left in this country we would be subsidizing them instead of killing them...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2005 15:05:33 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Again&amp;#8230;</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/again8230/#comment-1029549</link><description>Taken from The National Review Online... This is what you get from the Left, both in Britain and our own country...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;GALLOWAYâ€™S GASEOUS REACTION [John Hood]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Of course, the nauseating MP George Galloway already has a statement out that calls for Britain to respond to the London attacks by fleeing Iraq: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;We extend our condolences to those who have lost their lives today and our heartfelt sympathy to all those who have been injured by the bombs in London. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;No one can condone acts of violence aimed at working people going about their daily lives. They have not been a party to, nor are they responsible for, the decisions of their government. They are entirely innocent and we condemn those who have killed or injured them. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The loss of innocent lives, whether in this country or Iraq, is precisely the result of a world that has become a less safe and peaceful place in recent years. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have worked without rest to remove the causes of such violence from our world. We argued, as did the Security Services in this country, that the attacks on Afghanistan and Iraq would increase the threat of terrorist attack in Britain. Tragically Londoners have now paid the price of the government ignoring such warnings. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;We urge the government to remove people in this country from harms way, as the Spanish government acted to remove its people from harm, by ending the occupation of Iraq and by turning its full attention to the development of a real solution to the wider conflicts in the Middle East. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Only then will the innocents here and abroad be able to enjoy a life free of the threat of needless violence.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2005 15:19:51 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Again&amp;#8230;</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/again8230/#comment-1029551</link><description>I agree, but you have to it how you see it and the reality is that it's already a political statement... Now watch and see how this will be used by the Left both here and abroad in their constant banter to "bring our troops home". As you can see it's already started in Britain...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2005 15:43:51 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Again&amp;#8230;</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/again8230/#comment-1029553</link><description>OK, I see your point... I won't be upset if you take them out...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2005 15:55:27 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Again&amp;#8230;</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/again8230/#comment-1029555</link><description>THE 7/7 ATTACKS: REACTIONS FROM THE AMERICAN LEFT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;By Michelle Malkin   Â·   July 07, 2005 12:06 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;You should read some of the comments from the Democratic Underground site...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2005 18:42:01 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Again&amp;#8230;</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/again8230/#comment-1029558</link><description>Chilling is something we can't afford to do... The sooner people realize we are at WAR the better... It's not a question of "will we be hit" it's "When will we be hit"...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2005 19:38:16 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029563</link><description>Good luck with the heart tests... By the way, have you quick smoking yet???&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Karl Rove didn't break any laws, only in the eyes of the MSM and Liberals...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;"Politics involved in the London terror bombings" Interesting, very interesting...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Shaving your head??? Will that improve things?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 18:46:07 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029565</link><description>A.J. there's some quite a bit speculation that Judith Miller outed Plame herself and that she has chosen jail to protect herself... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;"Sources close to the investigation say there is evidence in some instances that some reporters may have told government officials â€” not the other way around â€” that Wilson was married to Plame, a CIA employee".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Who knows, but Rove is just too smart... I can see him manipulating this and getting the MSM and Liberals saliva going just to see them fall on their faces...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;MSM/Liberal suicide watch should be on high alert...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:07:50 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029567</link><description>"Miller also had done extensive reporting on WMD based on secret CIA sources, and Plame worked on WMD for the CIA â€” it's likely that she knew who Plame was". (Taken from NRO Media Blog)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;[07/11/2005 06:12 PM ]</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:46:53 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029569</link><description>Sorry... cannot agree... I will take statements from NRO over the Democrat Underground as truth any day, as should you... Beside, look over the web and you will fine similar comments...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 03:24:55 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029572</link><description>If you're going to compare the Democrat Underground with NRO you're WAY off base... Have you read anything from the DU? When was the last time NRO compared anyone to Hitler or the Nazi's? They have NO credibility... Did you happen to read the comments on DU after the London bombings?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'll bank my money with NRO over DU any day... True they are definitely Right Wing, but their comments normally make sense...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Regarding Rove we are in total agreement... I have to laugh when the rabid Democrats immediately start screaming for someone to resign or be fired. That's something I wish the Republicans would do more often... I truely believe Rove knows exactly what he's done --- set the Liberals up to fall on their faces...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Regarding Novak, I have no idea why he seems to be out of the picture. Maybe the leak was before he reported on it?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:18:32 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029573</link><description>ALL ROVE, ALL THE TIME&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Taken from today's Neal Boortz Nuze&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Now as a kinda Libertarian/Independent what do you think about Boortz?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Well, they can't let go.  For the second straight day, the press corps at the White House endlessly beat up on Scott McClellan over Karl Rove.  There's blood in the water... (More)</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:29:59 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029575</link><description>Liberal Journal, OK I can accept DU as a Liberal journal, but compare this so called Liberal journal to what NRO writes about and see the difference...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;You do have to read and listen with a grain of salt, but you also have to see the truth when it hits you in the face, which the Liberals have a problem with... An example is their constant denial that there was never any connection between Iraq and al Qaida, or that there are or were no WMD's in Iraq... I'm not sure what you read or who you trust to be speaking the truth... How about Michelle Malkin? Where do you place her on your truth meter? She criticizes Bush on a number of issues, which I totally agree with her on... This Rove issue is falling apart for the Left and the NYT continues to spout their lies, even after oped's they've printed were found to be false by a bi-partisan Senate committee... How big is the grain of salt when reading the WP or NYT?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:29:58 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029576</link><description>What's your thoughts on Media Research and their CyberAlerts? This is a good read if you want to follow the bias in the MSM...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;What's up with your site? It's loading very slowly lately...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:45:23 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029578</link><description>It's not Rove or anyone else in the administration... I don't see the WH walking on egg shells... Bush just yesterday gave his full support for Rove... They're stringing this thing out as far as the MSM will take it and someone is going to hang themselves. The only thing pointing at Rove is the constant Liberal bantor. The special prosecutor isn't interested in Rove and the Liberals always scream for blood no matter what the facts may be...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Were heading into the final inning and it's just a matter of wait and see who the next batter will be and where the strike will come from for the final knockout...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:22:40 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029579</link><description>Interesting, very interesting...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;WELL, WELL, WELL... [John Podhoretz]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;...it appears Joe Wilson has issued a statement IN DEFENSE OF Judith Miller. (Hat tip: IVQ.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Which is odd on its face, because if Wilson is so concerned about finding out who revealed the name of his wife -- who Wilson claims was somehow placed in personal jeopardy by the revelation -- shouldn't he want her to testify and reveal who told her what?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Here are Wilson's words: "The sentencing of Judith Miller to jail for refusing to disclose her sources is the direct result of the culture of unaccountability that infects the Bush White House from top to bottom....Thus has Ms Miller joined my wife, Valerie, and her twenty years of service to this nation as collateral damage in the smear campaign launched when I had the temerity to challenge the President on his assertion that Iraq had attempted to purchase uranium yellowcake from Africa."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;This makes no sense. Judy Miller's jailing is the direct result of an effort to find out who revealed his wife's name. But there is at least one way in which it might make sense -- if Wilson is himself the original source.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Posted at 12:07 PM</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:44:24 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029581</link><description>You're right, Rove is the simplist answer... He spoke to Cooper, but he didn't give names, someone else did... Why isn't the MSM after Novak?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Rove has already testified and the special prosecutor is not interested in him. Answer this question... Who is the NYTimes Judith Miller protecting? If the Times had any knowledge that it was Rove they would have nailed him in an instant. If it was anyone in the Administration they would have nailed them... They're protecting someone who will be a major embarassment to the Left... Rove was just the start for the rabid MSM and Liberals blood feast... In the end they will have blood on their hands, but it won't be Rove's... I think the idea that Wilson is the leak makes a lot of sense... Why is he defending Miller when he was the person who instigated the investigation? Why doesn't he want her to talk? If it was Rove he would be demanding she talk, not defending her...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:21:34 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029582</link><description>One more comment...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;No, it is not unfathomable to think that Rove was the sourc - I just believe he's way to smart... I also believe he knew what he was doing when he spoke to Cooper... Just look at the idiocy that's going on...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:35:35 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029583</link><description>Neal Boortz has a comment today on the MSM Rove feeding frenzy that just about says it all...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:41:21 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029584</link><description>A.J. is it unfathomable for a Liberal or the MSM to believe Rove isn't the one who outed Plame, or is the blood too red to even think that could be true? The MSM could already know the truth, but they're not going to say it...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I shouldn't even suggest reading Ann Coulter's article today, because she's definitely a Conservative, but you might want to get some of the facts straight...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/ac20050713.shtml" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/a...&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:15:31 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029586</link><description>I will post one tonight from home... Send me the logon info again to my home address...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 18:18:31 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029589</link><description>I would have to agree with the second qoute. I think if you read Ann Coulter at all you have to understand why she says what she says... She definitely likes to get the Liberals blood boiling and will make statement knowing that's just what will happen. Concerning the qoute on invading their countries I believe this war will not be won until we start fighting it like a war. The problem with the U.S. is that we've gotten too nice... War is dirty and to win you need to fight harder and dirtier than your enemy... I don't condone killing civilians, and I don't think we intentionally do, even though the Liberals make their comments concerning all the innocent civilians our troops are killing.  John Derbyshire had an interesting article - "Dispatches from a real war on terror" It's a very good read and I personally would like us to fight wars a bit more in this manner...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/derbyshire/derbyshire200309290819.asp" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.nationalreview.com/derbyshire/derbys...&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:01:27 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029591</link><description>On the subject of being "too" nice I'll use Mr. Rove's comment from a few weeks ago, which I wholeheartedly agree with...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;"Liberals saw the savagery of the 9/11 attacks and wanted to prepare indictments and offer therapy and understanding for our attackers." Conservatives, he said, "saw the savagery of 9/11 and the attacks and prepared for war."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Funny, but the Senate voted to invade Iraq based on the same intelligence Bush had. It was the right decision then to invade and we need to finish the job now. The MSM and a majority of Liberals want you to believe there were no connections between Iraq and al Qaida, which is BS... Funny thing it was an Iraqi who was involved with the 1993 bombing of the WTC and evidence that has been obtained since the overthrow of Saddam shows a very cozy relationship between Iraq and al Qaida. The Liberals also scream and yell that there were no WMD. True they were not found, but they were there and Saddam used them. My belief is that it's the Presidents duty to do whatever is necessary to protect America. With the intelligence that was available at the time, and not just from the CIA, but worldwide intelligence agencies, the president had no choice but to either have Iraq prove they did not have WMD or invade...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;A quick note on what the rest of the world thinks, BFDâ€¦ If we base out security on what the rest of the world thinks we will be destroyedâ€¦&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are at war with fanatical Muslims who will kill anyoneâ€¦ I personally would like to see some of those headlines in the article from Derbyshire todayâ€¦ The terrorists and any other country (Iran, Syria) who would do America harm need to understand that if they side with terrorism or aide terrorist they will be struck severely, without first getting the United Nations approval. Thatâ€™s another issue, but we can discuss that another timeâ€¦&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Yes, the attacks on London CAN and should be used to rally support for fighting in the Middle Eastâ€¦ Where would you rather fight them? Sure the bombers in London were British citizens, but they were also Muslim fanatics, which is exactly what we are at war withâ€¦ I agree the bombing in London should be a big wake up call to the anti-war nuts in this country and worldwideâ€¦ When youâ€™re at war you do whatever and use whatever to destroy your enemy. It is unfortunate that innocent people die in war, but when your enemy uses them as a shield, well war is hellâ€¦&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Liberals and a large number of Democrats think we should pull out of Iraq, give them a timetable for our withdrawalâ€¦ What foolsâ€¦ Thank God Kerry lost and pray to God Clinton never is elected presidentâ€¦</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2005 15:29:12 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029592</link><description>"John Kerry Outed CIA Undercover Agent"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Where were the blood hounds? Why wasn't there any blood in the water to bring out the sleazy Left?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2005/7/14/225202.shtml" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2005/7/14/22...&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2005 15:40:24 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029593</link><description>I rest my case...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sources who have reviewed some of the testimony before the grand jury say there is significant evidence that reporters were in some cases alerting officials about Plame's identity and relationship to Wilson -- not the other way around.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/15/AR2005071500036.html&lt;br"&gt;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar...&lt;/a&gt; /&amp;gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Robert Novak informed Rove about Plame prior to writing his article... Plame has stated that she was not a covert agent...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The security level for Liberal suicide watch has just been raised to RED...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2005 17:14:41 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029595</link><description>Game over everyone go home...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;This whole thing has been nothing but froth for the raving Liberals who will run to streets and protest anything and anyone, because that's what they do... Fire this person, this person should resign, but only when it's a Republican and the MSM feeds them the lies and twisted stories to get their blood boiling...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;This issue still has some answers, but Rove is not part of any wrongdoing... I'm sure the Liberals and MSM will look for something, just as you have in your comments, because they won't be able to let it go... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sorry, but this is just another strikeout for the Left...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2005 22:47:08 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Shave it Off!</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/shave_it_off/#comment-1029610</link><description>Huh??&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt; I agree with Carol... Scary...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;What you need to do now is shave your eyebrows and you'll really have the look down... LOL&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;At least you had the guts to do it...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Is this what heart problems does to you??? I think you made mine skip a few beats...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2005 12:20:23 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029596</link><description>Sorry... I just can't help myself... This whole thing has been such a laugh... Some comments taken from Barking Moonbats...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;All across the country there's been sightings of Liberals heads exploding from all the stress and denials... Rovegate failed, how could this happen? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt; Re: â€œDarth Rove and President Bush have dangled the bait before the media for the last week as all the liberal MSM went into a feeding frenzy to bring down the Master Of Disaster."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I must say, in reading President George W. Bushâ€™s face, while he made statements on television about the Karl Rove â€œcrime of the century</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2005 13:26:46 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029598</link><description>Serious threat to security.... Excuse me, but where? This woman, Plame pretty much outed herself... There is no one that knows her that is not aware that she works for the CIA... Also, she has not been a covert agent for years........ As I said earlier... Liberals heads are exploding... BOOM there goes another one...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Keep talking about ratings and watch what happens in the 2006 elections... The do nothing Congressional Liberals are going to be knocked back on their asses...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Liberals always point out what they think is wrong, but they never have a better way of doing anything... They are always gun ho when they feel the American public expects them to be, but then they start their typical bantor of trying to pick apart whatever the Administration agenda happens to be... They pick, pick, pick along with the LIBERAL MSM without setting out a better plan... If you are so naive to believe the MSM is NOT Liberal then you better wake up, Oh never mind you're in denial...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2005 21:33:42 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029601</link><description>The gauntlet is out ther...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.barkingatthemoon.com&lt;br"&gt;www.barkingatthemoon.com&amp;lt;br&lt;/a&gt; /&amp;gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 17, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Political Correctness and Liberal Obstructionism&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Filed under: Politics â€” Michael @ 3:59 pm Edit This&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Politically Correctâ€¦ I am notâ€¦ I have better and clearer things to say after a couple glasses of some good red wine than the Politically Correct have to say when they are soberâ€¦ Too many of us today will not say what we truly feel because it might not be Politically Correctâ€¦ If that is the case then we are not really speaking from the heart and not saying what we truly believeâ€¦</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2005 22:05:12 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Shave it Off!</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/shave_it_off/#comment-1029614</link><description>Well we hope not, but you have to look at yourself every morning... Have a strong cup of coffee first... LOL ;-)</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2005 22:48:32 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029603</link><description>Bring it on... Go ahead and say what you really feel if the Politically Correct crowd will let you...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2005 23:13:59 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Echocardiogram and Other Blather</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/echocardiogram_and_other_blather/#comment-1029606</link><description>A.J.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lots to say concerning PC, but like Aaron said lets take it off his site... I've made a comment on my site concerning PC and how I feel... Feel free to comment...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2005 19:36:13 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: White House Flip Flop</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/white_house_flip_flop/#comment-1029627</link><description>The problem is that young people today have no regard for proper etiquette... Grub is in... How can a young woman put a nice dress or skirt on then throw on a pair of Flip Flops? Those are for the beach, or Phillipines... These young people just don't care... For God's sake they were going to the White House to meet the President... What did their parents teach them? Whether a pair of Flip Flops cost two cents or $150 dollars they are still a pair of FLIP FLOPS... Nobody said they needed to wear high-heels, but a decent pair of shoes... I'm surprise there weren't any tank tops or thongs... Good Lord...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2005 23:21:50 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: White House Flip Flop</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/white_house_flip_flop/#comment-1029630</link><description>No... It looks bad... If you're being Politically Correct maybe it looks OK, BUT truthfully it is very tacky... The Whitehouse, The President and FLIP FLOPS??? Gimme a break...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2005 03:16:55 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: White House Flip Flop</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/white_house_flip_flop/#comment-1029635</link><description>KOOKY??? You can't see the dents in my head...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;It's always the MEDIA...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2005 13:13:41 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Smoke and Even Moreso Mirrors</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/smoke_and_even_moreso_mirrors/#comment-1029645</link><description>I'll have to totally agree with Aaron on what the litmus test should be, but we all know Robert's will be drilled by the Liberals... Fortunately, they don't have much on him to slander his name as they did Clarence Thomas. Hopefully with the nomination of Roberts we can start to turn the Supreme Courts course away from legislating from the bench, as they've done in recent years.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bush will have at least one more nomination when Rehnquist retires, or dies and then hopefully Kennedy will leave one way or another and he can have another chance to beef up the court with justices who will interpret the Constitution in a Constructionist view instead of basing their interpretation on the which way the wind is blowing...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I also agree we will not see anything changed pertaining to Roe vs. Wade... In my eyes this is not an abortion issue, but a woman's rights issue. I personally don't want to see the decision reversed. I am against abortion, unless rape or incest has occurred&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;...as a native from the â€œMistake on the Lake</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:13:40 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Smoke and Even Moreso Mirrors</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/smoke_and_even_moreso_mirrors/#comment-1029647</link><description>Been down on McKinley Avenue lately? You call it a mistake for what reason? There have been many more improvements to the city in the past 20 or so years that outweigh what you'll find in the bad areas. How about all the improvements to the lake front?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Just how long did you live there?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:29:18 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Smoke and Even Moreso Mirrors</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/smoke_and_even_moreso_mirrors/#comment-1029649</link><description>What part of the city did you live in? I grew up in what's called South Buffalo... I still have lots of relatives living there... My grandfather retired after 30 years at Bethlehem and both my father and uncle retired from the Chevy and Ford plants after 25 years...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Buffalo is a hard town to figure when you try to nail down being Liberal of Conservative. They voted heavily for Hillary, which I chewed them out on. The older folks are pretty much Liberals, which is pretty normal, because the MSM is always scaring them on one issue or another. People my age tend to lean more Conservative and well the younger growd is still lost over on the Left... They just don't know any better, as is the same with the older folks...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:10:15 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Smoke and Even Moreso Mirrors</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/smoke_and_even_moreso_mirrors/#comment-1029651</link><description>Vinne, Vinnie, Vinnie... Did you actually say "I wouldn't necessarily describe Hillary as Liberal either"???? She may squawk like a duck, and walk like a duck, but she is pure, unadulterated Liberal... Her recent comments are her attempt to make the American people think she supports those types of issues... Is she pro military? Hell no... But why is she calling for increasing the size of our military? Makes her look like she supports the troops... Please don't lose grasp of what this snake truly is...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 17:23:23 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Smoke and Even Moreso Mirrors</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/smoke_and_even_moreso_mirrors/#comment-1029653</link><description>Rhetoric? Maybe, but the truth...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 18:19:25 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Rant: Oh the Ignorance</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/rant_oh_the_ignorance/#comment-1029673</link><description>Whoa... Where'd this come from? I do agree with you though... Everyone is to blame, but they are not responsible for anything... As long as the government continues to support them why do anything for themselves...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:47:15 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Rant: Oh the Ignorance</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/rant_oh_the_ignorance/#comment-1029680</link><description>Here we go... Here's a way the complainers can get what is owed them and have a better life...rnrnCash joins symbolism as penance for slavery! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.ajc.com/tuesday/content/epaper/editions/tuesday/news_245e4ea9f5aa522800cb.html&lt;br"&gt;http://www.ajc.com/tuesday/content/epaper/editi...&lt;/a&gt; /&amp;gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Yeah, I want my tax money to be given to Blacks in this country to pay for something I, nor anyone in my family had anything to do with... Here it is the BIG handout... You know they're drooling over this... Cash handouts to any Black individual in this country over something that happened close to 200 years ago and no one living today was responsible for...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The push for reparations is getting stronger and stronger... Another reason for not taking responsibility for improving your life...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:08:18 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Rant: Oh the Ignorance</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/rant_oh_the_ignorance/#comment-1029682</link><description>Same mentality... The "Man" caused all their problems and now they feel they are owed payment for their lack of accomplishment in their lives... You know, blame someone else...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2005 17:21:27 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Book Proposal</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/book_proposal/#comment-1029698</link><description>And you'll give all your friends a free, signed copy... Right?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:53:43 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Book Proposal</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/book_proposal/#comment-1029700</link><description>I love you too... :-(</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2005 17:05:39 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Book Proposal</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/book_proposal/#comment-1029702</link><description>I knew you were kidding... With everything else you're involved with where you gonna find the time? Even your blogging has been cut back...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:08:16 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Comment Spammers Getting Smart</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/comment_spammers_getting_smart/#comment-1029710</link><description>I get a number of these type of comments. Is there a way to stop them? It's basically just SPAM...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:05:08 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Comment Spammers Getting Smart</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/comment_spammers_getting_smart/#comment-1029712</link><description>I have comment moderation and normally delete them. If I mark them as spam will that prevent them for reocurring?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:42:10 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Identifying the Key Issue for 2008</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/identifying_the_key_issue_for_2008/#comment-1029730</link><description>I agree this is an area where many Conservatives differ with the Prez and there are some Democrats who have started making anti-immigration statements, including the Hildabeaste, but as we all know they speak out of both sides of their mouths... Richardson of New Mexico may be sincere, but we'll see... The Republicans are late to jump onto this issue, but there's over two years before the election and you can be sure they won't let this issue be taken over by the Dems... Hillary has already started her Hispanic campaign by proposing education for all immigrants... Of course paid for with our tax dollars... They will shoot themselves in the foot, they always do - just wait and see...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:26:18 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Identifying the Key Issue for 2008</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/identifying_the_key_issue_for_2008/#comment-1029731</link><description>Check out Michelle Malkin's article in her Immigration Blog...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://michellemalkin.com/immigration/2005/08/15/02:24.am" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://michellemalkin.com/immigration/2005/08/1...&lt;/a&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:37:19 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Identifying the Key Issue for 2008</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/identifying_the_key_issue_for_2008/#comment-1029733</link><description>You should read them, because they usually backup there comments with links to other sites... I can't say much for Coulter, but I think Malkin is usually quite fair... I don't agree with the "venomous partisanship" for her either, because she is often in disagreement with Bush and the Republicans... Read her again for the first time...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;By the way, who's veiws do make it to your ears?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:29:11 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Identifying the Key Issue for 2008</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/identifying_the_key_issue_for_2008/#comment-1029739</link><description>I agree wholeheartedly with Sara... And for Aaron's information so does Michelle Malkin... We are being overrun by illegals and the current admistration is not doing what is needed to stop the scourge from coming across our border. I can feel simpathy for the poor immigrants, but they are not what I worry about... There are too many others who carry weapons and move into our cities with criminal motives on their minds, such as Montgomery County, Maryland, which by the way is heavily Democratic... We have a major immigration problem and no one is doing what is needed. The Republicans seem to be sitting on their heels and the Democrats keep making false noise... I do feel it will be a Conservative that will make the charge and do what is necessary, not the Democrats... They never have... As slow as Bush has been on this issue I feel he is starting to see the light, at least I am hopeful... There are others around him who see things differently and are beginning to influence him... He has to act if he is to protect his leagacy, which is always important to Presidents...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2005 01:42:32 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: More on &amp;#8220;the Book&amp;#8221;</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/more_on_8220the_book8221/#comment-1029744</link><description>You have a good talent for writing and I will be looking forward to getting a copy, signed of course;-)</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2005 19:45:48 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Radical Christianity a No-Go</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/radical_christianity_a_no_go/#comment-1029784</link><description>Aaron - I'm way ahead of you regarding religion.  I was raised a Catholic and had eight years of schooling with the Sisters of Mercy. My view on religion is that they are just something created by man to gain power. One thing to remember is that religion has been the cause of more deaths throughout history than anything else... Regarding assassinations I'm willing to go that route, especially if it will save lives. WWII might have ended much quicker if Hitler had been successfully assassinated. Regarding Pat Robertson and the rest of the television evangelist, I can really do without them. To me they are just money grabbers living off human emotion. Look back at ole Tammy Faye...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2005 21:59:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Finally</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/finally/#comment-1029803</link><description>We all know our military can get the job done... Are we sure the orders were late, or did the Feds need to wait until their assistance was requested? When did the governor of Louisiana request the aid? Diaster relief is suppose to be the responsibility of the local and state authorities and the Feds don't get involved until their aid is requested. In this disater the local New Orleans authorities and the Louisian state authorities failed miserably... But of course it's George Bush's fault. Also, whose responsiblity is it to ensure you and your family get out of harms way when you are told to evacuate? Our brave military and other rescue personnel are risking their lives to save the idiots, looters and thugs who decided on their own to stay...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2005 15:50:31 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Katrina &amp;#038; Rita</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/katrina_038_rita/#comment-1029848</link><description>Sean... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;What you said...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;"There has been a whole lot of finger pointing on who didnâ€™t do what but I look at it from this standpoint. There are many who are guilty and they really should own up to it instead of the fall guy/girl taking the blame for a situation where they had limited authority to act on this. The blame does start at the top. Thatâ€™s right I said it! Whomever the BIG DOG is that everyone else answers to is definitely to blame first". &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;"If they are aware of a situation that is going to possibly occur that may cause harm or danger to innocent and not so innocent people it is there responsibility to make sure all agencies and departments are prepared to react in a timely order and fashion to prevent major lost of lives and or property. Now I know something of this magnitude could not have been prevented but the manner in which the response before &amp;amp;amp; after is to be questioned".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;"The blame starts at the topâ€ You are right on that point and the TOP to blame starts with the TOP in New Orleans and then onto the TOP of Louisiana. Mayor Nagin didn't lift a finger to help evacuate the people from NO. Hundreds of buses flooded instead of being used. An empty Amtrak train that could have been used to evacuate hundreds, but was turned down. Years and years to plan for such a catastrophe and the mayor doesn't even use the plan. So blame the president... A governor who could not make a decision and continued to have spats with the mayor while thousands were in danger. Nothing was done right in NO or Louisiana, but blame Bush... If you're keeping up on the facts the Federal government responded very quickly... There were resources in the area very quickly... But remember the Federal government is not supposed to be the "first responders" in this type of catastrophe, but blame Bush... The Federal government cannot go into a state until they are asked. Itâ€™s the law, but thatâ€™s just one of many facts that are ignored by the Liberals and the MSM. How about blaming the people in charge in NO and Louisiana? How about talking about the millions of dollars that was meant to be used to strengthen the levees? How about people taking responsibility for their own well being? I understand there are folks who can't, but the majority of the people who didn't leave could have.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'm sick and tired of the BS that's spread around just for the purpose of hurting the president.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;You saidâ€¦&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;"We all know the saying â€œDonâ€™t bite the hand that feeds youâ€ and the rumor is the hand feeding the top dog is Bin Laden".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;You're not trying to say Bush is being paid off by Bin Laden now are you Sean? If that's the case then you probably also believe Bush had the levees destroyed with explosives as the â€œNation of Islamâ€ race lord Louis Farrakhan is claiming... I'm sorry but he is nothing but a race lord spouting his lies and using the race card for his own benefit. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Oh, I forgot the president told the rescuers not to rescue any black folks... You know because he's a racist...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;In response to your comment regarding the troops being stretched too far here, you're wrong there also... There were and are thousands of National Guard and active duty military involved in the rescues and security... Neither Iraq or Afghanistan affected their response... Why are we in Iraq? Well that's going to take a lot more explaining some other time...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2005 20:35:20 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Katrina &amp;#038; Rita</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/katrina_038_rita/#comment-1029852</link><description>Sean you can call me whatever comes to your one track mind... You did get it right when you used the comment "Ignorant Ass" though, check the mirror... Are you saying the race card isn't being used? Are you saying you haven't used it? Just what is your opinion on what happened in New Orleans? Do you believe race was an issue? Who should carry the majority of the blame for what happened? In your own words the "Whomever the BIG DOG is that everyone else answers to is definately to blame first". Very simple thinking, blame the Big Dog for your problems and do nothing to help yourself. Sit back and wait for the government to come and get ya... Send that mothly check...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;**Side note** YOU are the only person of color I have ever had an issue with. Now what made you change your blogs name? Didn't it used to be "Angry Black Man?" I've read you blog and the angry black man is still here. RIGHT Sean?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2005 14:09:02 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Katrina &amp;#038; Rita</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/katrina_038_rita/#comment-1029854</link><description>Aaron, I agree that the storms are not about race, but race was brought in by the MSM and the fanatical Left. What's worse is that the media trumpets all this garbage for one reason, hurting Bush (The BIG DOG).  FEMA is not meant as a first responder. It is the local and state governments who are suppose to be first on the scene and to have plans for these type of catastrophes, which implemented can save lives. In the case of NO and Louisiana the police chief,  mayor and governor were totally inept at performing there jobs, such as calling in the National Guard and providing security... What was it 1/3 of the police force went AWOL? You've got the police chief on Opra making idiotic statements concerning rape and killing in the Superdome and convention center. The mayor making his outlandish estimate of 10,000 dead and the governor not knowing where she was. It's funny how so much of what the media was spouting during and immediately after the storms are being found to be false, made up trash... But it's all Bush's fault...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:35:51 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Katrina &amp;#038; Rita</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/katrina_038_rita/#comment-1029857</link><description>I agree, it is about people and that's why the American people of all color are doing whatever they can to help. It's not the average American who have inserted politics and race into the issue, it's been everyone and anyone out there who want to hurt Bush. You know it's true and you know who's doing it... I watched the disaster as it occured and not once did politics or race come into my mind. It wasn't until the bash Bush gang got started that you heard race come up...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:13:03 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Back in the Saddle</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/back_in_the_saddle/#comment-1029862</link><description>Welcome back Aaron... I don't think Condi will be the Republican candidate for two reasons. One she doesn't want to run and two there are others as you mentioned, Giuliani and McCain who will grab the spotlight. I really like Condi and feel she could be a very good president, but that's not going to happen, not yet. Also, I'm not so sure the Hildabeaste will make it through the primaries. There's going to be a lot of skeletons dug up and thrown in her path. My biggest hope is that she loses her Senate seat from NY, which would put a dent in her presidential aspirations.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 13:45:44 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Back in the Saddle</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/back_in_the_saddle/#comment-1029866</link><description>Sean,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I don't think McCain will cross over, but I also don't feel he is electable either. He won't get the support needed from the Conservative base, because of his shifting stances on certain issues. I'm not even sure if he's really up to running.</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 22:08:06 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Back in the Saddle</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/back_in_the_saddle/#comment-1029870</link><description>Aaron and what do you know about me that makes you think I'm a "far right" conservative? Define what would make me far right? Name your issues...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 23:10:33 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Back in the Saddle</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/back_in_the_saddle/#comment-1029872</link><description>Aaron - I'm not ashamed of my support for Bush, especially in regards to the war on terror and the invasion of Iraq.  In my opinion there are many who should be ashamed for not showing their support and undermining the morale of our troops. Your comment concerning my unending support of the Neocon ideals are not supported by my comments on your blog. If you're going to make those accusations you need to back them up with the facts. For instance I have I have written on my blog concerning my great concern for Bush's poor record on immigration. Do did not see any support from me on the Schiavo issue either and you won't see my support for changing Roe vs. Wade. Unlike the Neocons I believe a woman should have the right to choose. I do support the military, always have and always will. If that's being a Neocon then you've got me. Maybe you are a supporter of the MSM? In my eyes and most conservatives they continually write their stories based on what they want to feed the Ameican people instead of reporting the news as fact. You haven't seen anything from me supporting Bush's "over" spending and "big government" either. In regards to the Supreme Court I am a constitutionalist, I think I have commented to that affect. Another issue would be eminent domain... I am totally against the ruling from the court and if that's being a Neocon, OK. Where do you stand in support of the war on terror, the troops, homeland security, immigration, spending, big government, women's rights, eminent domain and how the MSM is totally Liberal biased? Show me where I have made comments that lead you to label me a Neocon?</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:10:34 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Back in the Saddle</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/back_in_the_saddle/#comment-1029874</link><description>Aaron - I never took it as an insult, but I needed to make clear where I stand. If the Neocon agenda has only one plank, which is to establish American superiority through the use of military force, how did you come about putting the label on me? I do support the war on terror and the reasons for going to war were very clear at the time. The reasons were based on intelligence that was believed to be true by most countries in the West, Russia and even the UN. You have a list a mile long containing the names of the Democrat Party stating their belief that Sadaam was a threat to American security and he could not be allowed to continue with his drive to obtain WMD, including nuclear. The true is that if it had been a Democrat in office that decided to invade you would not have the anti-war agenda led by the Liberal MSM. Clinton would have had nothing but their full support. Ensuring the safety of our country and the American people a president does not have the luxury of "wait and see" when the evidence in hand threatens American security. Clinton and his administration played "wait and see' for eight years. Who knows how things would be today if he had acted earlier.Who knows if he had acted 9/11 may have been avoided. Based on what Richard Perle has written and believes I would say that gets mighty close to Communism. Isn't that their belief?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;I never support war just for the sake of going to war... I outlined the reasons we had for going to war against Iraq and I supported them at the time. Knowing now that the evidence was not correct relating to the WMD, which to be truthful some were found, I still support the war on terror. Should we pull out of Iraq because our reasons were not entirely correct, NO... That would be a major mistake and anyone who wants to follow the fanatical Left lead by the likes of Cindy Sheehan and &lt;a href="http://Moveon.org" rel="nofollow"&gt;Moveon.org&lt;/a&gt; have no regard for the safety of our troops or our country. As for supporting the troops I've been one of their strongest supports longer than you've been alive. Anything for the troops with no regards to the cost to ensure they have the ability to win...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 16:59:52 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: An Open Letter to My Wife</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/an_open_letter_to_my_wife/#comment-1029889</link><description>Aaron - I'm not one to be giving on how to keep a marriage together after being married three times, but there's something I've learned over the years and that is to grab onto something, someone you love and work it out. Too many couples stay together for the children, which is usually not good. If there is any chance things can work out, you or the both of you can grow and remain together believe me it would be worth it. I regret not being the "good" husband in my first marriage and I now know it was all due to being immature. It sounds like you really love Nicole so take a second, third, forth look at what is really important in your life before letting go...</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mike</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 21:21:01 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: I Put My Wedding Ring Back On</title><link>http://technosailor.disqus.com/i_put_my_wedding_ring_back_on/#comment-1029898</link><descri