en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/4084802 Comments by CptMarvelous http://biggovernment.com/cjohnson/2012/02/23/santorum-supported-federal-role-in-evolution-debate-compared-belief-in-darwinism-to-nazism/#IDComment300844832 "freedom means you get to do whatever you feel like" That's right, as long as you don't harm or coerce anyone else e.g. abortion. "disconnect from morality & social tradition of family values." That is my choice, a choice that only I have right to make. How are you going to enforce your morality, send the morality police to my house like in Iran? "Do you want to keep the nanny state?" You are advocating for the nanny state. What does conservative even mean anymore? It has become a completely amorphous term. Rick has explicitly stated that he doesn't want the support of libertarian minded people, no problem. To me, that is almost as bad as Obama calling me "the enemy". Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:03:16 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/cjohnson/2012/02/23/santorum-supported-federal-role-in-evolution-debate-compared-belief-in-darwinism-to-nazism/#IDComment300844832 http://biggovernment.com/cjohnson/2012/02/23/santorum-supported-federal-role-in-evolution-debate-compared-belief-in-darwinism-to-nazism/#IDComment300077379 Some serious verbal gymnastics defending that second statement. How about this one R.S. "One of the criticisms I make is to what I refer to as more of a libertarianish right. You know, the left has gone so far left and the right in some respects has gone so far right that they touch each other. They come around in the circle. This whole idea of personal autonomy, well I don’t think most conservatives hold that point of view. Some do. They have this idea that people should be left alone, be able to do whatever they want to do, government should keep our taxes down and keep our regulations low, that we shouldn’t get involved in the bedroom, we shouldn’t get involved in cultural issues. You know, people should do whatever they want. Well, that is not how traditional conservatives view the world and I think most conservatives understand that individuals can’t go it alone. That there is no such society that I am aware of, where we’ve had radical individualism and that it succeeds as a culture." Face it, the guy doesn't believe in individual liberty. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:34:05 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/cjohnson/2012/02/23/santorum-supported-federal-role-in-evolution-debate-compared-belief-in-darwinism-to-nazism/#IDComment300077379 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2012/02/03/komen-continues-funding-planned-parenthood/#IDComment283142747 Ding, Ding! We have a winner, Another way to state your assertion would be to say that all money is fungible, i.e. any dollar given to PP is ostensibly used for abortion. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:16:46 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2012/02/03/komen-continues-funding-planned-parenthood/#IDComment283142747 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2012/02/03/komen-continues-funding-planned-parenthood/#IDComment283139447 Because money is fungible. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:11:10 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2012/02/03/komen-continues-funding-planned-parenthood/#IDComment283139447 http://biggovernment.com/tloudon/2012/01/08/blinded-by-the-left-how-marxists-wrote-ron-pauls-defense-cuts-plan/#IDComment262606540 "you claim that anyone who is not a RP supporter is blinded by their "hate" Did you read my post? I said no such thing. Not even close. YOU are pulling the Alinsky pal, pick a target and freeze it with unfounded accusations, or maybe you are just incapable in general. I was pointing out the fallacy of Trevor's argument, guilt by association. Read my profile, I don't call anyone names but have been called many of them. I will debate anyone unless of course, you are a "Chicken hawk, warmonger, neocon, Israeli-firster, ALF(whatever that is), or humorless. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:43:04 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/tloudon/2012/01/08/blinded-by-the-left-how-marxists-wrote-ron-pauls-defense-cuts-plan/#IDComment262606540 http://biggovernment.com/tloudon/2012/01/08/blinded-by-the-left-how-marxists-wrote-ron-pauls-defense-cuts-plan/#IDComment259521584 Trevor Louden writes for the BIG's. All of the writers here at the BIG's hate Ron Paul. Therefore, he must be part of the Journolisters here schilling for Romney. See how I did that. No knowledge, no facts, just innuendo. How about asking the RP campaign how he felt about SDTF. maybe he disavows the results of the commission? I guess the writer was not interested in actual facts, just guilt by association. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:25:19 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/tloudon/2012/01/08/blinded-by-the-left-how-marxists-wrote-ron-pauls-defense-cuts-plan/#IDComment259521584 http://bigpeace.com/kpatton/2012/01/05/2012-national-defense-authorization-act-assaults-constitutional-freedom/#IDComment256479801 I'm with gb8898 "The only exemption for American citizens is from the mandatory detention requirement (section 1032 of the bill). However, there is no exemption for American citizens from the authorization to use the military to indefinitely detain people (section 1031 of the bill). Please point out how this is wrong. Fri, 6 Jan 2012 04:17:16 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/kpatton/2012/01/05/2012-national-defense-authorization-act-assaults-constitutional-freedom/#IDComment256479801 http://bigpeace.com/kpatton/2012/01/05/2012-national-defense-authorization-act-assaults-constitutional-freedom/#IDComment256464103 Yes, I believe this was an attempt to clarify an already existing power claimed by the president. However, instead of weakening the provision in favor of civil liberties, or re writing it altogether to make clear the president does not have this constitutional authority, they have further codified it into law. As gb8898 astutely pointed out above "The only exemption for American citizens is from the mandatory detention requirement (section 1032 of the bill). However, there is no exemption for American citizens from the authorization to use the military to indefinitely detain people (section 1031 of the bill). Fri, 6 Jan 2012 03:53:32 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/kpatton/2012/01/05/2012-national-defense-authorization-act-assaults-constitutional-freedom/#IDComment256464103 http://bigpeace.com/kpatton/2012/01/05/2012-national-defense-authorization-act-assaults-constitutional-freedom/#IDComment256299805 Don't you realize speaking out against what the government is doing could be considered "a belligerent act against the U.S. or its coalition allies, under the law of war" Why didn't they pass legislation saying the government does NOT have the authority "to detain anyone it felt to be a threat" because it's unconstitutional. Flat out, they do not care in the least what the constitution says. You don't think they will lock up American citizens? They have done it before. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 23:20:38 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/kpatton/2012/01/05/2012-national-defense-authorization-act-assaults-constitutional-freedom/#IDComment256299805 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9S2GL5G1&show_article=1#IDComment256242969 "Santorum has never violated the Constitution." That's laughable. Small government? He voted for every big spending program Bush and the congress could roll out. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:51:07 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9S2GL5G1&show_article=1#IDComment256242969 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9S2GL5G1&show_article=1#IDComment256242517 Rick Santorum and freedom, "This whole idea of personal autonomy, well I don’t think most conservatives hold that point of view. Some do. They have this idea that people should be left alone, be able to do whatever they want to do, government should keep our taxes down and keep our regulations low, that we shouldn’t get involved in the bedroom, we shouldn’t get involved in cultural issues. You know, people should do whatever they want. Well, that is not how traditional conservatives view the world and I think most conservatives understand that individuals can’t go it alone. That there is no such society that I am aware of, where we’ve had radical individualism and that it succeeds as a culture." Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:50:23 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9S2GL5G1&show_article=1#IDComment256242517 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.d51c8f72e4f271b23c418b2f3b7a68e4.461&show_article=1#IDComment256237920 McCain authored the NDAA and voted aye, directly violating the 4th 5th and 6th amendments to the US Constitution and his oath of office. His endorsement of Romney is the kiss of death as far as I'm concerned. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:43:06 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.d51c8f72e4f271b23c418b2f3b7a68e4.461&show_article=1#IDComment256237920 http://bigpeace.com/kpatton/2012/01/05/2012-national-defense-authorization-act-assaults-constitutional-freedom/#IDComment256228067 Make no mistake folks, it is the republicans that passed this abomination. Our side is now doing exactly what we accuse the dems of doing. Simply put, this is treason and should be dealt with as such. My congressman (Cantor) voted for this. I will be giving a short speech on this subject at our next LC Republican meeting, and if I don't like what I hear from my fellow Republicans I will resign my membership on the spot. There is no middle ground here you are either for the Constitution or you are with the statists. Between this, and being forced to buy a product due to Obamacare(unless the Supremes do the right thing) our republic and our rights under the USConstitution may be at an end. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:28:52 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/kpatton/2012/01/05/2012-national-defense-authorization-act-assaults-constitutional-freedom/#IDComment256228067 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2012/01/04/look-for-the-mainstream-media-to-exploit-rick-santorums-ginned-up-google-problem/#IDComment256177281 I'll tell you where he was, jumping on the we must destroy Ron Paul bandwagon. Sucks when its YOUR guy everyone is trying to eviscerate doesn't it (saying that brings me no joy). Writers here at the BIG's do this kind of stuff all the time. Remember the golden rule Thu, 5 Jan 2012 20:10:24 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2012/01/04/look-for-the-mainstream-media-to-exploit-rick-santorums-ginned-up-google-problem/#IDComment256177281 http://tv.breitbart.com/ron-paul-calls-gingrich-chicken-hawk-attacks-vietnam-deferment/#IDComment255549720 That is the kiss of death. McCain should be removed from office and put in the pokey for authoring the NDAA. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 03:46:19 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/ron-paul-calls-gingrich-chicken-hawk-attacks-vietnam-deferment/#IDComment255549720 http://tv.breitbart.com/ron-paul-calls-gingrich-chicken-hawk-attacks-vietnam-deferment/#IDComment255547749 Exactly. Over and over here at the BIGs well stated arguments are responded to with name calling. They all scream Alinsky when president zero and his cronies do it, then turn around and do the same thing (including many bloggers here at the BIGs). Thu, 5 Jan 2012 03:44:05 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/ron-paul-calls-gingrich-chicken-hawk-attacks-vietnam-deferment/#IDComment255547749 http://tv.breitbart.com/ron-paul-calls-gingrich-chicken-hawk-attacks-vietnam-deferment/#IDComment255534718 Love Sowell and Laffer but they are occasionally wrong like anyone. Look, Newt lobbied for Fannie and Freddie to the tune of 2 million of our tax dollars. As far as I know ripping off the taxpayer is not a conservative principle. That is a deal breaker for me. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 03:29:28 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/ron-paul-calls-gingrich-chicken-hawk-attacks-vietnam-deferment/#IDComment255534718 http://bigjournalism.com/jpollak/2012/01/04/rick-santorum-triumphs-by-defeating-the-media/#IDComment255520992 Rick Santorum and freedom, "This whole idea of personal autonomy, well I don’t think most conservatives hold that point of view. Some do. They have this idea that people should be left alone, be able to do whatever they want to do, government should keep our taxes down and keep our regulations low, that we shouldn’t get involved in the bedroom, we shouldn’t get involved in cultural issues. You know, people should do whatever they want. Well, that is not how traditional conservatives view the world and I think most conservatives understand that individuals can’t go it alone. That there is no such society that I am aware of, where we’ve had radical individualism and that it succeeds as a culture." Spoken like a true Big Government politician(pun intended). Exactly why he will never get my vote. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 03:14:15 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/jpollak/2012/01/04/rick-santorum-triumphs-by-defeating-the-media/#IDComment255520992 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2012/01/03/iowa-caucus-open-thread/#IDComment255262980 You can say a lot of things about RP, but commie? I believe subtlety will be lost on you so I'll just say it.... You're fargin' stupid. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:43:04 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2012/01/03/iowa-caucus-open-thread/#IDComment255262980 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2012/01/03/iowa-caucus-open-thread/#IDComment255255337 "Clear thinking Republicans who want to defeat Obama understand Romney is the best candidate for that" Insert McCain for Romney and it's 2008. Moderates and independents? What about us conservative/libertarian types? Don't think Obama light will do it for me. signed, Lifelong republican who will never vote for Romney Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:30:03 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2012/01/03/iowa-caucus-open-thread/#IDComment255255337