en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/667795 Comments by MPAGuru http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Vander-Plaats-Government-is-an-Institution-of-God-118055354.html#IDComment135304581 I agree with his stance on the intertwining of religion and government. Everytime I read what this fu*cktard is up to I say "Thank God we did not elect that dou*chebag!" Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:34:01 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Vander-Plaats-Government-is-an-Institution-of-God-118055354.html#IDComment135304581 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Bill-to-Deny-Services-to-Same-Sex-Couples-Tabled-in-Iowa-House-115694119.html#IDComment127118074 There are far more important issues to deal with in the state that this pursuit of discriminatory policies. But, as long as the legislature keeps this circus going, and people are willing to stop and watch, then the issues that may truly make the state's citizens lives better go unworked. I doubt that making a specific groups life worse really benefits anyone on a day to day basis. But, hey, Circus Maximus worked for the Romans. Keep the masses entertained and they won't remember they are unemployed, or the state is losing its industrial base, or SAT scores are declining, or... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:14:33 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Bill-to-Deny-Services-to-Same-Sex-Couples-Tabled-in-Iowa-House-115694119.html#IDComment127118074 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Bill-to-Deny-Services-to-Same-Sex-Couples-Tabled-in-Iowa-House-115694119.html#IDComment127109959 The majority of the comments on this article make me glad, as a straight male, that I have left this state. Cheering as the legislature introduces laws to legalize, and even mandate, discrimination is about as low as you can get. As your economy tanks, as your children remain uneducated, and as your infrastructure decays, at least you can hold up your beer can, and, with a toothless grin, shout "We done drove out them qu.eers." Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:21:41 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Bill-to-Deny-Services-to-Same-Sex-Couples-Tabled-in-Iowa-House-115694119.html#IDComment127109959 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/FEMA-Denies-21-Million-Disaster-Claim-for-Sinclair-Plant-115128804.html#IDComment125523610 Unfortunately, FEMA had told the city, prior to Mr. Corbett taking office, that they were going to give Cedar Rapids the $36 million for Sinclair and the hydroelectric plant.. Plans were based on that. It was over a year later that FEMA backed away from that promise of support. Wed, 2 Feb 2011 22:45:38 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/FEMA-Denies-21-Million-Disaster-Claim-for-Sinclair-Plant-115128804.html#IDComment125523610 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/More-Than-3000-Stolen-from-Trailer-at-Cedar-Rapids-City-Bus-Lot-114963999.html#IDComment124992911 I am sure that the state and independent auditors will have no problem with the fact that so much money was kept in such a highly secure building. Don't the city employees have the authority to deposit money? Good thing they do not need the money to stay in business. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:16:08 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/More-Than-3000-Stolen-from-Trailer-at-Cedar-Rapids-City-Bus-Lot-114963999.html#IDComment124992911 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Business-Owner-Says-Post-Flood-Progress-Slow-114435349.html#IDComment123216731 I agree that after 2 years, either make a business plan that is realistic and grow or move on. I am not sure the government needs to hand out money to specific businesses. But, if you are looking for the downtown to be like the 50's, your simplistic rational doesn't take into account changes in societal habits, like planned neighborhoods that include small shopping areas, cheaper land outside of town, etc. Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:20:50 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Business-Owner-Says-Post-Flood-Progress-Slow-114435349.html#IDComment123216731 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Iowa-GOP-Proposes-Same-Sex-Marriage-Ban-on-2013-Ballot-114248754.html#IDComment122497403 Do we have to go over the same issues again and again? This is the most pressing issue? Move on, you freaking time wasters. You give real public servants a bad name. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:00:55 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Iowa-GOP-Proposes-Same-Sex-Marriage-Ban-on-2013-Ballot-114248754.html#IDComment122497403 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Democratic-Lawmakers-Want-60M-for-Iowa-Flood-Prevention--114226934.html#IDComment122366458 I think most, if not all, of the legislators are democratic. Some are Democrats, and some are Republicans. It's funny that journalists forget the fact that words actually have meanings. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:27:08 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Democratic-Lawmakers-Want-60M-for-Iowa-Flood-Prevention--114226934.html#IDComment122366458 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Chief-Justice-Warns-That-Same-Sex-Marriage-Debate-Could-Weaken-Court-113360839.html#IDComment120920779 Iowa has had a proud history of leading the nation, with the first institutions to allow minorities and women in colleges and universities. Now we have single issue simpletons saying they speak for all Iowans. You do not and you should not. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:34:06 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Chief-Justice-Warns-That-Same-Sex-Marriage-Debate-Could-Weaken-Court-113360839.html#IDComment120920779 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Flood-Victim-Wonders-Where-To-Turn-As-Winter-Hits-110892479.html#IDComment112296413 Really? You could have knocked it down instead of using those resources. Other people loose their homes and businesses everyday by financial distress, the cost of long term illnesses, starting a new business which fails, and other calamities. They do not receive hand-outs from the government or volunteers. Once Iowans were proud about how they handled this disaster, now we have settled into being whiny victims. Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:34:21 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Flood-Victim-Wonders-Where-To-Turn-As-Winter-Hits-110892479.html#IDComment112296413 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-is-Closing-109757519.html#IDComment111127744 You are right. We should have voted in (again) people without vision or courage. It's people like you that keep this city from growing. The future is never for the timid, nor for those who do not want to invest time, plans, and, yes, money. You keep Iowa in general, and Cedar Rapids in particular, a fly-over state. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:44:11 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-is-Closing-109757519.html#IDComment111127744 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cost-of-Cedar-Rapids-Event-Center-to-Increase-Mayor-Not-Pleased-105915313.html#IDComment106578830 So much for having a twenty-something design and implement the Frew Nations "communications" plan. Wait until the federal and state mandated notices are missed, and see if the funding keeps coming in. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:06:48 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cost-of-Cedar-Rapids-Event-Center-to-Increase-Mayor-Not-Pleased-105915313.html#IDComment106578830 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/FEMA-Will-Pay-To-Replace-Historic-Cedar-Rapids-Sanitary-Sewers-103727569.html#IDComment100741104 The History center is to "interpret the historical significance." Maybe they could have the National Endowment for the Arts underwrite a series of interpretive dances. Each dance would be a new "movement" Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:44:57 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/FEMA-Will-Pay-To-Replace-Historic-Cedar-Rapids-Sanitary-Sewers-103727569.html#IDComment100741104 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Salvation-Army-Adding-New-Saturday-Mobile-Meal-Service-103684679.html#IDComment100719581 There are always going to be those that need a hand. And there are always going to be those that b*itch about it. I hope you don't cash your Social Security checks. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:11:13 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Salvation-Army-Adding-New-Saturday-Mobile-Meal-Service-103684679.html#IDComment100719581 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/08/05/report-lack-of-i-jobs-funding-prompts-science-center-organizers-to-%e2%80%98retrench%e2%80%99#IDComment92094672 "Finnacial sustainability" should be the absolute key here. Since the school district has severely cut back or eliminated field trips, how is the STEM concept to be sustainable? Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:32:21 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/08/05/report-lack-of-i-jobs-funding-prompts-science-center-organizers-to-%e2%80%98retrench%e2%80%99#IDComment92094672 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Suspect-In-Cedar-Rapids-Convenience-Store-Kidnapping--99489294.html#IDComment89578481 since he is claiming he's nuts, that's what they should take!! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:48:25 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Suspect-In-Cedar-Rapids-Convenience-Store-Kidnapping--99489294.html#IDComment89578481 http://hooplanow.com/events/three-things-to-do-this-weekend-63/#IDComment89566522 Cedar Ridge Winery in Swisher has live music Friday, July 30th, from 6 to 9 PM. Dave Tessier will be performing original music, folk rock standards, and more, along with accompanying vocalist Beth Tessier. Now there's 4 things to do this week-end!! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:32:27 +0000 http://hooplanow.com/events/three-things-to-do-this-weekend-63/#IDComment89566522 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/07/27/flood-demolitions-continue-in-southeast-cedar-rapids#IDComment89242203 The word "historic" is bandied around quite a bit when it comes to buildings taken down either through flood damage or city growth. ie 2nd Ave SE. What historic activity or person lived here? Age alone does not make a building "historic". Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:29:09 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/07/27/flood-demolitions-continue-in-southeast-cedar-rapids#IDComment89242203 http://www.kcrg.com/news/business/CR-Area-Convention--Visitors-Bureau-Director-Sues-Former-Indiana-Employer-98933244.html#IDComment87912294 Awesome! I hope the CR VCB Board is salting away some extra dollars for when this "professional" leaves our fair city. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:49:59 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/business/CR-Area-Convention--Visitors-Bureau-Director-Sues-Former-Indiana-Employer-98933244.html#IDComment87912294 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/97089279.html#IDComment82059612 Nice thought, but the problem is that you presume that decision to be the end of it. Do you expect no additional insurance money if you are brain injured? Do you think only motorcycle insurance goes up if there are increasing judgements to be paid by insurance companies? Do you not expect Social Security payments or other government "entitlements" if you are brain injured? Do hospitals required additional resources for those types of injuries? The consequences of your decision fall on your family, the community, and society at large. Sign a paper that says "scrape me up and put ina pine box with no additional monies due" and your statement might have some validity. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:30:07 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/97089279.html#IDComment82059612