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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 03:45 PM

Glenn

I took your article from yesterday to heart. I was talking to a republican that works in my office (a Gulanie supporter) and asked him about Ron Paul. He told me he thought Ron Paul was kind of a nut. I asked him why. He admitted pretty quickly that he didn't really know why and that he didn't know any of Ron Paul policy positions. He said that from the coverage on the news of Ron Paul he just "got the feeling" he was nuts.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 12:09 PM

I have been thinking about starting my own business...

I just couldn't decide what to do.

Friday, November 16, 2007 09:19 AM

I enjoy the "what you missed" series.

Keep it up.

Friday, November 16, 2007 11:53 AM
Original article: "A bunch of charts"

I have said this before....

but Ross Perot was right about a couple of big issues, NAFTA and the national debt (I don't remember him talking about anything else). For some reason people still like to talk about him like he is crazy. Maybe he was, but he was also right.

Monday, November 19, 2007 07:32 AM

Andrew, what will happen....

to all these people if they cannot declare bankrupsy or payback their debt? If they simply stop paying, what recourse to the credit card companies have that they would actually use? Court fees are axpenive.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 07:30 AM

It sounds like it is something....

the press should keep an eye on but the last guy to come from this company acted in good faith, unless this guy does something wrong it doesn't seem like a problem.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 09:22 AM

It has occured to me....

that the best course of action for the next president would be to spend about a week in the whitehouse, then come out with a statement of just how bad everything is. Iraq, the economy, civil liberties etc. That way they can blame everything on Bush and effectivly start with a clean slate. During Vietnam one of the presidents did that (I cant remember who). If that happens a lot of things will come to light.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:49 AM

" Those serious, moderate Republicans like Specter who give in immediately, but put on a good show for the cameras. I"

As opposed to congressional democrats who talk tough and capitulate on every major issue.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 11:29 AM

I never realized....

that Minnesota had a problem with human trafficing.

Monday, November 26, 2007 10:00 AM
Original article: The real two-state solution

"How does one negotiate with someone who wants you - and everyone who shares your culture - dead?"

We did it during the cold war.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:15 AM
Original article: When Rudy met Hillary

"Does anyone really think that we are going to have a president who is a pro-choice, serial adulterer?"

Do you mean Bill Clinton?

Acually I am not a Hillary fan, but I am impressed by the way she has been able to decrease the % of people that said they would not even consider voting for her. That seems hard to do.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:15 AM
Original article: When Rudy met Hillary

"Does anyone really think that we are going to have a president who is a pro-choice, serial adulterer?"

Do you mean Bill Clinton?

Acually I am not a Hillary fan, but I am impressed by the way she has been able to decrease the % of people that said they would not even consider voting for her. That seems hard to do.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:15 AM
Original article: When Rudy met Hillary

"Does anyone really think that we are going to have a president who is a pro-choice, serial adulterer?"

Do you mean Bill Clinton?

Acually I am not a Hillary fan, but I am impressed by the way she has been able to decrease the % of people that said they would not even consider voting for her. That seems hard to do.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:30 AM

Glenn you're like a pitbull

You've latched on to these people and you're not letting go. Keep it up.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 01:38 PM
Original article: Clinton's answer to Oprah?

What kind of idiot...

allows a celebrity to influence their vote? Really.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 09:19 AM
Original article: Bad stenographers

Josh Tyrangiel

Is that a real name? It can't be.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 04:06 PM
Original article: The GOP's loyalty oath

I am pretty sure....

the Libertarian party will be the ultimate beneficiary of this.

Thursday, November 29, 2007 09:52 AM

I wish Paul had pointed out to McCain....

that had we not involved ourselfs in WWI there probably would not have been a WWII, and Hilter would probably never have come to power.

Thursday, November 29, 2007 11:29 AM

Paul in KY

Germany may have won the war, but it is doubtful they would have ruled the continent. Even fi the did end up ruling Europe, so what.

Thursday, December 6, 2007 07:28 AM

Anyone know .....

what suposedly was wrong with this guys trial? What was "nefarious" (other than my spelling)?

Thursday, December 6, 2007 08:24 AM

Winston

thanks, for the info, it sound like a bizarre case.

Thursday, December 6, 2007 01:55 PM
Original article: Various items

Dirigo

That reminded me of one of tose Enzite commercials.

Thursday, December 13, 2007 09:06 AM
Original article: The GOP's field of dreams

"protect-our-borders vigilante group the Minutemen"

Walter, do you think people in a neighborhood watch program are vigilantes too?

Thursday, December 13, 2007 03:18 PM

This isn't free market.

These are mainly FHA loans.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 03:45 PM

Wow.

Did Salon actually publish an article about the minutemen and not use the word vigilante?

Friday, December 28, 2007 01:49 PM

Have you considered sports reporting?

You could make a lot of money betting against the team you are covering.

Monday, January 7, 2008 04:13 PM

"What is to stop [states] from slacking off [sales tax enforcement] and giving their citizens a tax cut at federal expense? "

Oh No!!! That would give the states a chance to respond to federal power grabs. We wouldn't want that.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 05:03 PM

In November....

Everyone need to get out and vote for your democtatic members of congress so they can....uh....nevermind.

Monday, February 11, 2008 08:30 PM

I agree with Gary

The war is opposed by most people in the country, and at the moment it is going relativly well. If the democrats want to win they should hang George Bush and the Iraq war around the neck the republican nominee like an albatros. If the war is the biggest issue in the election the republicans lose, so....it probably wont be.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 09:19 PM
Original article: What the Huck?

It is about 2012.

When McCain get crushed in 08, the religious right can stand up and say something like, " ya saw what happened when we got ignored, so you better listen to us next time".

Thursday, February 14, 2008 09:59 PM
Original article: FISA 101

Thanks Glenn

Your really out in front on this.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 08:04 PM

"Swiftboat-spewing operatives who function in the shadows and the sewers"

Why is there no reciprocation?

Monday, March 17, 2008 07:11 PM

So we are clear.

We have Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, were both created by the government. VA loans, FHA loans and regulations in every state. All of that represents a lack of involvment? Just out of curiosity how much more regulation you want to see?

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 05:16 PM

So why is that....

such a terrible idea. If I move my money around should I be taxed on it?

Thursday, April 10, 2008 04:11 PM

I smell a back room deal

Keep an eye on this. I can easily see a situation where someone in congress said "we can wait a month till everything queits down and slip this in as an ammendment somewhere".

Monday, April 14, 2008 10:59 AM

Why do people keep blaming the FED?

My understanding (Andrew please correct me if I am wrong) is that the FED is not actually part of our government, instead it is a private orginization made up of privatly held banks, and they work for the government like any other contractor. The primary responsibility is to the share holders of those banks not us. The blame does not belong to the FED, it belong to policy makers and citizens who do not take the time to understand that.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 08:29 PM

I beleive you...

will find the same situation with the FED.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 08:29 PM

It might be helpful to keep in mind...

That we are a nation of debtors, and if wages do end up riseing inflation can help us. If you owe money to someone and all of the sudden due to inflation your start making more money, it takes a smaller percentage of your wages to pay the debt back. Anything you have to buy in the future costs more but your debts are easier to manage. That assumes of course wages end up rising.

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