tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post112889556063176557..comments2024-01-02T08:50:37.845-06:00Comments on Ozarks Angel: Still More Evidence of Cronyism in BushlandUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1129331673933393322005-10-14T18:14:00.000-05:002005-10-14T18:14:00.000-05:00What say we try this again sometime? You know, fre...What say we try this again sometime? You know, fresh start? <BR/><BR/>...and you're more than welcome to visit my blog anytime!<BR/><BR/>You might even find I'm not so bad after you get to know me a bit.<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1129315266464994672005-10-14T13:41:00.000-05:002005-10-14T13:41:00.000-05:00It is unfortunate that our political system is des...It is unfortunate that our political system is designed as such that we are put in the position of "attacking" our neighbors over differences of opinion. Of all the problems facing our country, isn't it a shame that partisan politics keeps us from moving forward? The name calling only exasperates the situation. <BR/>I'm not surprised at any of the labels/insults that people fling--it's just disappointing. I'm sorry for aggravating the situation. Jacke, I fully respect the fact that you have an educated, articulate opinion, even if I don't agree with it. If I didn't agree with Goodman on some matter, rest assured I would let him know about it. ;) It's probably a good thing I don't have time to have my own blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1129174245708306142005-10-12T22:30:00.000-05:002005-10-12T22:30:00.000-05:00Ya know, Anonymous, I've been thinking about what ...Ya know, Anonymous, I've been thinking about what you said. Perhaps I could have been a little more diplomatic in the way I said what I said. I don't regret the "racist" comment. I still think it was a racist remark but I shouldn't have called attention to Mr. Goodman's spelling and typos. For that I humbly apologize.<BR/><BR/>I think we should all consider that, in attacking a political party, some of those belonging to that particular party may take offense at those words. Mr. Goodman certainly cuts Bush no slack nor anything he does, that's apparent. The leftist bias is very evident. He also seems to be somewhat anti-Christian. I think in such a case that maybe he, and inadvertantly you, should not be surprised at receiving a response such as I gave. <BR/><BR/>You are correct, tones were set from the beginning. My tone was set by the tone I perceived coming from Mr. Goodman and your tone was set by the tone you perceived coming from me. <BR/><BR/>I'm willing to accept my portion of the responsibility for our heated exchange.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1129148506617605202005-10-12T15:21:00.000-05:002005-10-12T15:21:00.000-05:00Anonymous, not that it will matter to you, but any...Anonymous, not that it will matter to you, but any statements I made, I made because I believed them to be true. <BR/><BR/>Not once in your reply did I see anything which addressed any of the comments I have had concerning Mr. Goodman's original post. Not a single one of my posts have been a simple attack on anyone's personal beliefs, political or otherwise, rather they have been a disagreement with his or your viewpoint in regard to the subject being written about. <BR/><BR/>Your latest entry is simply a personal attack, there are no replies to any of the legitimate comments I have made. If you cannot see that, there is nothing I can do. <BR/><BR/>I have no doubt that if I had called a Black person an Uncle Tom or an Aunt Jemima because I held the opinion that they were following blindly after another's political beliefs that others would call me a racist, moreover, they'd be right.<BR/><BR/>You nor Mr. Goodman have answered any of the questions I have raised or any of the comments I have made regarding the actual topic. I take that back, Goodman at least originally made an effort, you have not. <BR/><BR/>Don't worry. I don't plan on being a "troll" at your favorite blog site. I have much better things to do. It is clear to me that there is no chance of legitimate exchange of ideas here. I find this is often the case when dealing with liberals, I genuinely hate to generalize about people, but you, indeed, fit most of my experiences with liberals. If you ever decide to visit my blog and comment on any subject you find there, you are most welcome.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>JackeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1129137695569851932005-10-12T12:21:00.000-05:002005-10-12T12:21:00.000-05:00jacke, you are only being responded to in the same...jacke, you are only being responded to in the same way you present your arguments. Look back over your comments and tell us you were not intentionally being insulting. If you want to talk about double standards maybe you yourself should look in the mirror. It is apparent that you are not just "checking out" local blogs, from the comments I have seen you leave here and elsewhere it is obvious that you are looking for people to argue with, not an even exchange of ideas. I think it is YOU that is not interested in what anyone else has to say but only the thoughts of yourself and your "friends." That is what your blog is for. <BR/>I'm not out to convince you of anything and frankly wouldn't waste my time in trying to do so. But I also have the right to expres my opinon-or wait is that right just reserved for you, tish and the other conservatives? I've lived in this area long enough to know that my opinions are in the minority and that is fine with me because I don't have a problem thinking for myself and not just following the bandwagon. And by the way I don't see anyone trying to silence your free speech--your comments are still posted are they not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1129064766000876252005-10-11T16:06:00.000-05:002005-10-11T16:06:00.000-05:00Well, I'll tell you "anonymous" calling a black ma...Well, I'll tell you "anonymous" calling a black man an "Uncle Tom" because he votes on the Supreme Court like the conservative he is is something that I consider racist. Further, I would be willing to bet you that if a Republican had called Mayor Ray Nagin of New Orleans an "Uncle Tom" for any reason, the liberal media would be all over that Republican calling him a racist.<BR/><BR/>Calling a black person an Uncle Tom or an Aunt Jemima because of their political views is an effort to silence them and belittle them for their beliefs, period. In short, who is trying to silence who? Look in a mirror. You have nothing to say about that, instead excoriating me for pointing out the double standard which exists in our country. <BR/><BR/>If you have something to say against my argument, say it, personal attack is not a form of debate. Implying someone is unable to wipe their own a** is not debate. If you want to defend Goodman's position that Justice Clarence Thomas does not think for himself but bases all of his votes on what Scalia does, then prove it, if you can't prove that then it is an unsubstantiated claim, based upon absolutely nothing but racism, IN MY OPINION. You are more than welcome to change my opinion by providing evidence to support Goodman's claim. <BR/><BR/>And, yes, I certainly do enjoy my freedom of speech, more than I could say, thankfully the likes of you cannot silence it.<BR/><BR/>What has been amazing to me is that a person would set up a blog and then, he and his "friends" resent the fact that a person might comment upon their thoughts. Why have a blog? Doesn't Mr. Goodman hold a room full of students hostage to his thoughts as it is? Seems to me that would be satisfactory. I would think someone with the brilliant mind of a school teacher would welcome dissenting thought and debate. Am I wrong? <BR/><BR/>I am local to the Springfield area myself, I thought it would be nice to check in on some of the other local blogs in town. Whew! I had no idea how unwelcome I would be! :0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1129040870622070412005-10-11T09:27:00.000-05:002005-10-11T09:27:00.000-05:00There's a difference between having ones own opini...There's a difference between having ones own opinion and attacking others as racists, etc. Using quotes are a good way to reinforce one's ideas, but when they are presented as your argument it looks like you can't think for yourself. Fortunately for us we live in a country where everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but conservatives seem to want to take that right away. Enjoy your freedom of speech.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1128974778409251622005-10-10T15:06:00.000-05:002005-10-10T15:06:00.000-05:00Anonymous, I would never suggest that Mr. Goodman ...Anonymous, I would never suggest that Mr. Goodman has no right to form his opinions. Whatever gave you that impression? I support everyone's right to have their respective voice heard. A good argument is one of the best ways to educate oneself, imo. I find, through the challenge of a good debate, I learn more than I would if left to my own devices.<BR/><BR/>There certainly are a wealth of biased sources on the internet from both sides of the aisle. I think one should read a little of both in order to form their own opinions. If my quoting sources in order to make a point bothers you, I'd say that's a personal problem.<BR/><BR/>I seem to be reinforcing my belief that liberals do not like anyone to disagree with them by reading and commenting on Mr. Goodman's blog. Lighten up, wood ya? Lol. Don't you agree that everyone ought to have a right to have their voice heard? Or is that reserved only for those who agree with your political agenda? :)<BR/>You have a nice day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1128969410106319702005-10-10T13:36:00.000-05:002005-10-10T13:36:00.000-05:00Oh and by the way, I know there are typos, I just ...Oh and by the way, I know there are typos, I just figured it would make the posting easier for you to read. (You shouldn't throw stones unless you are ready to have them tossed back at your head.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1128969287551778112005-10-10T13:34:00.000-05:002005-10-10T13:34:00.000-05:00M. Goodman is as entitled to his educated opinion,...M. Goodman is as entitled to his educated opinion, as you jacke are entitled to you uneducated opinion, bad typing and futile attempts at insulting people that can think for themselves rather than quoting biased sources. Do you have someone wipe your ass for you as well? Because you obviously can't think beyond the retoric of the GOP. Recent polls show that a lot of people are now caring about what damage the Shrub is doing to this country--too bad it's too little too late--Now the rest of us (liberal democrats and others) are left to clean up the mess you all startedd, the same way we did after Daddy was finally booted from office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434741.post-1128896400157370212005-10-09T17:20:00.000-05:002005-10-09T17:20:00.000-05:00M. Goodman writes:"Everybody knows Bush have (?) p...M. Goodman writes:<BR/><BR/>"Everybody knows Bush have (?) preferential treatment with is (?) National Guard stint. First, to get in at all - and later to cover the fact that he was AWOL while out campaigning for his dad."<BR/><BR/>No, everyone doesn't "know" that. What is funny is that you think it matters. Lol. Bush will not be running for a third term and though you like to state your opinion as though it is proven fact, you cannot prove that this had anything, whatsoever, to do with Bush nominating Harriet Miers. <BR/><BR/>Yer tew muych, M. Goodman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com