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Re: Jones parts ways with Rotterman

Prospero — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:10:11 -0500

I would have celebrated this, for Walter's sake, ten years ago... back when I told people that I slept better at night because Walter Jones, Jr. was my Representative in the U.S. House.

Since then, I've gotten a bit more sanguine about Mark and Karen, and a lot more worried about the mental stability of Walter, who clearly has been in Washington too long.

For Walter to have signed onto a Democrat show-trial witch hunt, to placate the tin-foil hat crowd on Left, is just plain wacky. I love Walter, but know enough from experience on the Hill and in his District that the Democrats can beat him, next time. I also don't think he cares, one way or another.

Time to come home, Walter. Show your cards, then, or drop it.

A whole new era..........

domewatcher — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:26:25 -0500

So you don't pay your income taxes......

And then you look out the window and see these agents drive up. They come and knock on your door.

You're thinking, "Are they here to arrest me?" You open the door and the agent says:

"How'd you like the be the new Secretary of the Treasury? We couldn't find anyone else in the whole country who paid their tax so we have come for you."

It's all about change....pocket change.

Re: N.C. conservatives oppose Geithner, Holder

domewatcher — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:20:27 -0500

Change We Can Believe In!!!!!!!

I was not a big supporter of President Obama but this appointment of Geithner as Treasury Secretary is making a beliver out of me!

I mean.....if paying Federal income taxes is gonna be optional........then sign me up as a liberal Democrat!

I feel just like I have been to a tent revival and I just got the spirit.........and I promise to give more to the church if I don't have to pay Federal income tax.

This is change we can believe in! Heck, in the old days they used to put you in the jailhouse for not paying income tax. I'm already liking this new "New Deal."

Re: N.C. conservatives oppose Geithner, Holder

VerneStrickland — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:16:25 -0500

Okay, so the conservative coalition opposed two of President Obama's appointees, who were named, and one who wasn't. My take is the people have the opportunity to pick the third. This a chance I can't pass up. So the third unqualified dude I would like to oppose is Julius Genachowski, the President's pick for FCC Chairman. He has been touted for his insider role with the Clinton administration, and also lists on his resume a stint with the Harvard Law Review. And it's even rumored that he can't program his own home DVD. My goodness, people, how could the guy be more tainted? So I oppose him. Also, Bill Richardson, who flamed out before his first booster rocket started. And Hillary Clinton, who, as we know, is married to Bill Clinton. Pick your own if you like.

Re: N.C. conservatives oppose Geithner, Holder

ThoughtCrimes — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:10:42 -0500

What's the big deal? Did any thinking person really believe The Obama when he repeatedly chanted 'change'? The number of lobbyists he's hiring keeps growing and his vetting process appears to consist of rolling a set of dice. But really, who's gonna call him on it? the media? Bwahhahhahahhaha!

Re: Perdue, McCrory question immigration

pickingperdue — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:43:37 -0400

Playboy Pat wants to crack down on illegal immigrants? Is that before or after he uses them to help build his bright and shiny objects?