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Re: GOP’s Turner formally enters gubernatorial race

Thomas_James — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:45:19 -0000

Your ignorance and hatefulness is showing.....

Re: It’s Complicated with Richard ‘R.J.’ Berry

southvalley — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:06:05 -0000

It's not the Red team vs the Blue team; this is not football, OK? This is whether or not America survives. It's the corporations and the government vs the citizens. Until we get out of this division between US and out of the blame game, they will continue to have US caught by the short and curlies.

Re: Limbaugh was burned by the free market

Thomas_James — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:36:02 -0000

Actually..... YOU TOTALLY MISSED IT!

For a much better written article see below.

NFL Owners Who Use the N-Word and Wet Their Pants On Stage
by Stage Right

And now a word from an NFL owner:

“And the game done chose me to bring pain to niggas and pussy holes, they one in the same.” - I’m Real, co-written by Jennifer Lopez, minority owner of the Miami Dolphins.

Amidst the uproar over Rush Limbaugh having to step aside from his participation in the bid to purchase the NFL’s St. Louis Rams over racially insensitive statements he never actually made, is the fact that current ACTUAL owners of an NFL team have said much worse than the false and the left says nothing.

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Fergie: NFL Owner

Jennifer Lopez, whose Sondheim-like lyric genius is on display at the top of this post, holds the same status with the Miami Dolphins as Limbaugh would have with the Rams. And, not only does she have co-writer credit on this offensive drivel, she also recorded and performed it live. She continues to earn money in royalties for her genius use of the “N-Word.” My guess is that those who took issue with Limbaugh’s imaginary racial slur are OK with J-Lo’s actual racial slur because she looks a lot better in tight pants.

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Meanwhile, another minority owner of the Dolphins has some controversial issues with public statements as well. Recently, Dolphins minority owner Serena Williams broke quite a few FCC laws by letting loose an “F-word” filled tirade on live television during the US Open. Then she menacingly threatened a side judge and was subsequently disqualified. This kind of behavior and speech seems to be right in line with the NFL’s standards since I missed the press conference from Commissioner Roger Goodell condemning it.

Finally, we get to Fergie, some-time member of the Black Eyed Peas and some-time solo artist. You betcha, she has also been approved as a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins. Fergie is a huge Obama supporter, so I guess the NFL thought it was pretty cool that she just performed her song “Glamorous” at the White House Easter egg hunt… an event for children. Here’s how the DC Examiner reported the event:

Lines like “wear them gold and diamond rings” and “I’m not clean, I’m not pristine” may not be the dream lyrics for their daughters to emulate, but the song’s repetition of the line “If you ain’t got no money take your broke a** home” made a few parents cringe. She did of course edit the curse word from the song Monday — but some of crowd members helpfully filled it in for her.

It gets better. Earlier this week, Goodell said of Limbaugh’s potential ownership, “Divisive comments are not what the NFL is all about.” Is he splitting hairs between “comments” and “lyrics?” Because these lyrics from a 2003 Black Eyed Peas song sounds pretty divisive to me:

Overseas, yeah, we try to stop terrorism
But we still got terrorists here livin’
In the USA, the big CIA …

A war is goin’ on but the reason’s undercover
The truth is kept secret, it’s swept under the rug

Nothing like accusing the CIA of terrorism and our government of lying to bring people together. Goodell also said, “We’re all held to a high standard here.”

Really? Does this meet his high standard?

Whatcha gonna do with all that junk
All that junk inside your trunk
I’ma get get get get you drunk
Get you love drunk off my hump
My hump my hump my hump my hump my hump
My hump my hump my hump my lovely little lumps

How about drinking so much that you wet your pants, mid-song, on stage, in front of a live audience?

This week the NFL did more to silence conservative political perspectives on the radio then liberals and their “Fairness Doctrine” could ever dream of doing. By bowing to shrill political pressure they forced a group of potential buyers of the St. Louis Rams, headed by Dave Checkett, to drop Rush Limbaugh from the ownership team. Forget for a moment that the heinous statements attributed to Limbaugh were never sourced or substantiated and completely false. Also forget that Limbaugh, as a minority owner, would have no actual control or real influence over personnel or management decisions with the team. None of that matters.

The left hates Limbaugh. He had to be stopped.

But Rush will be just fine. They can’t shut him up; he’s too big. And even if they do pass the “Fairness Doctrine,” he will move to satellite radio and finally give Mel Karmazin a healthy balance sheet.

No, the real danger in all of this is the chilling effect it has on the rest of the conservative world. Those of us articulating our points of view and trying to persuade others. Just like Rush has done for over two decades. And now, the seed has been planted. Someday, we might want to own a football team. Hell, we’re capitalists! Will something we say or write now be twisted around or even made up to smear us and keep us from fulfilling our dream?

Yes, the seed has been planted. They’ve done what the intended to do. It wasn’t about stopping Rush… it was done to stop all of us. And they will lie if they have to, to get what they want.

Change? Yes. Hope? Not so much.

http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/sright/2009/1...

Re: It’s Complicated with Richard ‘R.J.’ Berry

Thomas_James — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:33:01 -0000

First off, Its called the Bonnie Blue, not that I would expect somebody like you to know that.

Second, your argument is totally of base and irrelevant. Hate is hate is does not matter whether or not it is based upon lying. The argument here centers around the idea of trying say that only the Right hates. Which is patently false. As very clear example I pointed out that clearly the left is capable of hate, i.e. they display hate to G.W., and hate towards anybody of the conservative bent. So the point, which you clearly missed, was that the left wing kookery is just guilty of hate and the argument that the only Right hates is stupid.

Re: It’s Complicated with Richard ‘R.J.’ Berry

southvalley — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:09:04 -0000

Yeah but we didn't lie about him. Everything we said was true. It'll all come out, you watch, Lone Star,
Stop blaming and self-justifying and help save your country. They've US where they want US : divided.

Re: It’s Complicated with Richard ‘R.J.’ Berry

new_mexican — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:11:25 -0000

I truly loved George W. Bush but hated his policies. My love for ole "W" was strained to the point I had to vote for Democrats.

Re: Arnold-Jones says government is ‘a public trust’

Thomas_James — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:08:47 -0000

Gee thanks for the lecture pal, not the argument I am interested in having though. I don't blog to find the solution, especially not on this site.

Re: Arnold-Jones says government is ‘a public trust’

ched_macquigg — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:49:25 -0000

You seem unable to write without calling people names and/or assigning them to some group. Perhaps you, and we, would be far better off focusing on an issue and an approach, rather that trying to pigeon-hole someone based on their position on a single issue.

In the end we will be saved, or not, by individual approaches to individual issues and not by a liberal, a conservative, a neo-conservative, a far-right winger, a far-left winger, or any other single minded approach it all issues, Bub.

Re: Arnold-Jones says government is ‘a public trust’

cocolaboca — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:47:14 -0000

Well your "conservative ideals" aren't very practical if you disagree about government being a public trust. (And why does that have to be in quotes, Heath?) We take from one and give to another all the time with taxation, fees and delivery of government services. All the time. Already.

If not for the interests of the public, who are you running government for? (Wait, I know this one...) In my experience, running government *as* a business means, to some, running government *for* a business.

Re: Arnold-Jones says government is ‘a public trust’

Thomas_James — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:29:06 -0000

Nope missed it completely. I know you are not conservative because never once in your rant did you mention personal responsibility.

And I appreciate that you support Janice, however, at this point in the game I can safely say there are at least two other people in this race that are "rational, fair minded, and honestly motivated... someone I trust is trying to do the right things for the right reasons. I have no need for corrupt or stupid politicians of any persuasion (sic)."

So guess what bub, ideology matters and neither you nor Janice have that right. Law is organized justice, that should be the limit of government. Anytime you use govt. to take from one to give to another whether it be at the state or federal level you are cross-ways with conservative ideals. Which is fine just don't go on trying to call yourself conservative by any definition.

Re: Arnold-Jones says government is ‘a public trust’

tompatrick — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:05:12 -0000

You talk like you know what a conservative is... and I'm sure you do in your own mind. Are you an old western fiscal conservative, or the socially oriented former southern democrat turncoat? Barry was a sometimes nutty type of the former for the most part. The only consensus is in your own mind (and maybe a Glen Beck rant). There is no unified theory of conservatism... although the belief in one is the reason the party has become so amazingly ineffective (you only know what isn't by someone else's definition after you disagree with them). I'm not a Bush neocon... don't like em much, and I wouldn't classify Janice that way either. McCain and Bush aren't at all the same, but if you viewed me as being more moderate than you view yourself, and you probably would, you'd call me a RINO I suppose.... but I'm a registered Republican and I vote. Luckily, neither you nor Rush can tell me how. Luckily, just like you, I'm also always right...

Anyway, you litmus- test guys are fine when getting together to guzzle whatever flavor of Kool-aide you prefer, but that doesn't help solve problems or make government more efficient. We forget that at the state level, national politics matter much less. We need the proverbial trains to run on time. We need our kids to be able to read and its nice to drive on real roads. We need to not worry that millions are being wasted through graft, fraud, and cronyism. While there's always room for partisan bickering and therefore plenty of room for those so inclined to indulge, the role of the state government is fundmentally different than the federal (and can be debated endlessly as well). Your point of good intentions is well taken, however my point is that so many aren't. You'd vote for the devil himself if he passed your litmus test, just like many D's would vote for Richardson again or Manny if he were able to run. It doesn't matter to me whether Janice or anyone else at that level is ideologically identical to me, but I do want someone that I believe to be rational, fair minded, and honestly motivated... someone I trust is trying to do the right things for the right reasons. I have no need for corrupt or stupid politicians of any pursuasion.

Re: It’s Complicated with Richard ‘R.J.’ Berry

Thomas_James — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:15:02 -0000

That is BS, you can't tell me that the liberals did not hate George W. That is a stupid argument.

Re: Arnold-Jones says government is ‘a public trust’

Thomas_James — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:11:55 -0000

Please pay attention, the quote was from Goldwater as in Barry Goldwater the father of conservatism. Tom I would wager you are either A) a liberal or B) a neocon. What I cited was not wacko fringe its just plain old conservative, if you meant to say that she is a neocon and you are okay with that, then you should say that. I think you will find the country is becoming tired of Bush neocons like Janice. As for well intended, you know what they say about the road paved with good intentions.... We don't need anymore John McCain RINOs.

Re: Arnold-Jones says government is ‘a public trust’

tompatrick — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:29:03 -0000

Trying to keep the Republican party narrow, intolerant, and ineffective it, eh Thomas?. Good job man! The beauty of being a so called conservative is that you get to tell everyone else how they're not.... by your definition. Granted she isn't on the wacko fringe end of the consrevative spectrum (which I find encouraging), but she is sincere, well intended, hard working, and not on the take. I don't ask for much, but I do ask for those things first. The fact that she's been involved in government and wants to make it work as well as possible is a virtue, and more than can be said more than a few on both sides of the aisle.

Re: Arnold-Jones says government is ‘a public trust’

Thomas_James — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:42:35 -0000

"Though business principles should be applied in government, Arnold-Jones said, the difference in government is that the interests of the public must always be first."

Ummm no. The law or more directly the Constitution should always be first. Janice I have a quote for you:

"The turn will come when we entrust the conduct of our affairs to the men(read:and women) who understand that their first duty as public officials is to divest themselves of the power that they have been given. It will come when Americans, in hundreds of communities throughout the nation, decite put the man(read: or woman) in office who is pledged to enforce the Constitution and restore the Republic" -Barry Goldwater (Conscience of a Conservative)

Janice you betray the fact that you are not conservative and soon enough those of us outside of ABQ will be saying no to you, instead of "Janice who?"

Re: Albuquerque’s new mayor faces a “grim” economy

Thomas_James — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:48:58 -0000

aaaahhh can we say poor loser!

Re: Albuquerque: You Have a New Mayor

Leonidas56 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:34:21 -0000

Never mind them Thomas. They're just wetting their pants over the November 2010 elections.

We'll have the last laugh on them and you know about he who laughs last.

Re: Albuquerque: You Have a New Mayor

Thomas_James — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:19:03 -0000

Well thats just stupid. Nothing can be run like government....it would go bankrupt if you did because nobody but the government can forcibly take from another to make their business work....come on get real!

Re: Bingaman, Udall want to reform the PATRIOT Act

Thomas_James — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:36:15 -0000

Thank you Senators Bingaman and Udall!!! At least somebody up there is doing the right thing on this!

Re: Racism is alive and well

Thomas_James — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:38:52 -0000

So wait lets get this straight, its okay for V.B. Price to get on here making sweeping generalizations that result in calling swaths of people racist and you guys here at the (in)dependent are okay with his name calling but not others.

Re: “It’s like they tucked their heads and said see ya.”

Thomas_James — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:18:46 -0000

And that makes the governor's conduct ethical how?

Re: “It’s like they tucked their heads and said see ya.”

Thomas_James — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:18:15 -0000

Are you excusing his actions?

Re: “It’s like they tucked their heads and said see ya.”

Thomas_James — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:17:46 -0000

That's sarcasm right?

Re: Houseboat crash prompts lawmaker to urge change in boating law

Thomas_James — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:46:48 -0000

Thats their solution???? Ha. That does not bode well for Ms. Martinez if all she can muster is we should change the law. How about this we have legitmate ethics inquiry, impeach the gov. and toss him out. What is wrong with this State why would we let a governor conduct himself in such a manner, it reflects poorly on our own character as a state.

Re: “It’s like they tucked their heads and said see ya.”

Thomas_James — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:18:38 -0000

Who says it has to involve water?