en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/355132 Comments by Minuteman79 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2010/04/13/death-prayer-for-nj-gov-christie-is-yet-another-tasteless-attack-on-reform-minded-state-leaders/#IDComment67829001 ...and my favorite female speaker of the house is...and my favorite senate majority leader from Nevada is...and my favorite FCC diversity czar is...and my favorite former green jobs czar is...and my favorite manufacturing czar is...and my favorite science czar is...See, it's a joke! Har Har Har! Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:06:55 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2010/04/13/death-prayer-for-nj-gov-christie-is-yet-another-tasteless-attack-on-reform-minded-state-leaders/#IDComment67829001 http://biggovernment.com/capitolconfidential/2010/04/13/labor-unions-employment-at-wal-mart-like-slavery/#IDComment67796415 This is the problem with the "safety net" of social programs (Social-ism) When an undesirable job is the only job, people will "hold out", instead of doing what it takes...We have a hog plant where I live, and some people are so proud that they would rather rot on their living room couch than suck it up and do something productive. The outcome of this attitude is the huge influx of immigrants working their butts off, and an entire city complaining that "there aren't any jobs". Gee...Wonder why all the jobs keep going over seas... Suck it up America, many of us (myself included) have all had to work crappy jobs in order to provide, no one OWES you anything. Ever hear the phrase "when the going gets tough, the tough get going" Well here lately it's more like "when the going get's tough, we extend jobless benefits". You can equate any kind of job to slavery, but you will miss the point that you can always walk away. Grow up, or move out. It's time for America to re-learn a little thing called "work ethic" and stop making excuses. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:59:33 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/capitolconfidential/2010/04/13/labor-unions-employment-at-wal-mart-like-slavery/#IDComment67796415 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/04/12/ap-foes-of-tea-party-movement-to-infiltrate-rallies/#IDComment67698421 This might not be the popular thing to say, and I'm sure some people will do whatever they want (which is fine) but please for goodness sake don't go to the tea parties dressed like Uncle Sam!...Let's show some class at these things. It used to be considered disrespectfull to wear the stars and stripes. Don't tape tea bags to your hat, or dress up like a giant tea pot. If we want to be taken seriously, we need to treat our movement as such. We can show our national pride in ways that don't make us look like circus clowns. Like I said, do what you are comfortable with, but understand that your picture in a paper may end up representing all of us at these rallies. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:08:31 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/04/12/ap-foes-of-tea-party-movement-to-infiltrate-rallies/#IDComment67698421 http://biggovernment.com/libertychick/2010/04/12/breaking-news-seiu-president-andy-stern-to-resign/#IDComment67694570 Oh what a crying shame...I'm sure Obama has some cushy job for him as his Mop Czar or the Center for American Progress will have him partner up with Van Jones to play hop scotch! Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:54:07 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/libertychick/2010/04/12/breaking-news-seiu-president-andy-stern-to-resign/#IDComment67694570 http://biggovernment.com/aandrzejewsk/2010/04/12/our-freedom-is-yours/#IDComment67452500 The people of Poland have suffered much and yet their resolve for Liberty continues to stand tall. Perhaps this only goes to show that those who have the most to lose have the most to fight for. Prayers for the families and citizens most affected by this disaster. Thank you Poland, for your friendship. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:42:30 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/aandrzejewsk/2010/04/12/our-freedom-is-yours/#IDComment67452500 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2010/04/12/sunlight-on-seiu-part-i-marxist-andy-sterns-compensation-would-have-karl-marx-spinning-in-his-grave/#IDComment67401795 Keep paying those union dues SEIU....For every hundred dollars you pay, you might see a one dollar return...that's social-ist economics 101...an investment is when you spend a lot of time and money to steal someone else property and give it to your leaders. Your leaders will then drop you bread crusts and fat, and tell you that utopia is right around the bend, they just need a bit more of your freedom and you will all live as kings...keep drinking the koolaid! Pay those dues, Andy Stern is counting on you. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:01:48 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2010/04/12/sunlight-on-seiu-part-i-marxist-andy-sterns-compensation-would-have-karl-marx-spinning-in-his-grave/#IDComment67401795 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/04/09/friday-free-for-all-appomattox-edition/#IDComment66784900 The scars of war run deep. Let us remember the cost of a divided nation and work to ensure that this will never happen again. If we can forget the parties and come together under the banner of common principles and values, we can unite this nation and stand against the enemies of freedom. Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:53:29 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/04/09/friday-free-for-all-appomattox-edition/#IDComment66784900 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/04/07/wednesday-open-thread-beer-edition/#IDComment66374563 Just think about how much of our prison system is wasted on people who smoke dope...People will do what people want to do, the only thing prohibition did was turn good people into criminals,while at the same time lined the pockets of the real criminals. On another note...I made a 5 gallon batch of beer this weekend...Wish I could share it with all of you! Cheers patriots! Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:41:09 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/04/07/wednesday-open-thread-beer-edition/#IDComment66374563 http://biggovernment.com/mkibbe/2010/04/06/smear-campaigns-how-we-can-fight-back/#IDComment66255978 It is easy to want to react to these lies with hostility, but we have to understand what ends the left seeks from us. They want to dimminish us, make us into freaks, haters and biggots. They want people to think we are dangerous and will crack at any moment. They want the American people to accept their lies for truth, but that will not happen as long as we stand together. We know the truth. We know what America is, and what America should be and most importantly why. We know that it was PRINCIPLES not partys that made our nation great. We must hold to the truth, and speak without fear, and know that where the light shines the greatest, the shadows grow the sharpest. A sacrifice must be made for the sins of our fathers, the same sacrifice made by our forefathers. We will pay for the renewal of America and the future of our children with our Lives, or Fortunes and our Sacred Honor. If they want to bash our faces in, let them do so, but if we continue to hold to the truth, America will see who the real monsters are, and we will win. We have been chosen to be in this place, at this time to do this task. Have comfort in knowing that MILLIONS of other AMERICANS are here to stand with us. Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:02:12 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/mkibbe/2010/04/06/smear-campaigns-how-we-can-fight-back/#IDComment66255978 http://biggovernment.com/hoftandjackson/2010/04/01/its-time-for-the-black-caucus-race-hustlers-to-apologize-for-slandering-tea-party-patriots/#IDComment65267252 There will be no apology. The truth is irrelevant to those who belive that the ends justify the means. They wanted the perspective to change from being bullies to victims. Notice how the heat temporarily changed from the Health care bill, to raceism...Raceism will always be used as long as it works, and I think it is working less and less lately. We must continue to keep our emotions in check and use our minds to combat the lies and distortions that seek to divide us. The Tea Party has helped unite a large portion of this country, do not allow the left to divide us. Expose the truth,and stand together, but expect no apologies. IMHO we should continue to expose this lie until they (the media) get sick of hearing about it. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 19:02:03 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/hoftandjackson/2010/04/01/its-time-for-the-black-caucus-race-hustlers-to-apologize-for-slandering-tea-party-patriots/#IDComment65267252 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/04/01/the-great-voter-silencer-cas-prop-14/#IDComment65230382 Pepsi or coke? Coors or Budweiser? Burger King or McDonalds...Blue colored Socialists, or Red colored socialists...They are trying to rig the game and still give the illusion that you have a choice. Even if a 3rd party cannot win an election, they can still have a mojor impact on an election. Perhaps if folks will break out of the whole party mindset, we might actually see some real decent people get elected. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 17:17:34 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/04/01/the-great-voter-silencer-cas-prop-14/#IDComment65230382 http://biggovernment.com/dhunter/2010/03/30/education-is-a-right-the-new-gateway-drug/#IDComment65002917 Not even a college education can guarantee you a good job, can you imagine how it would be if that education were to be free to EVERYONE who got it? What would be next, 4 year degrees in cash register training and sweeping floors at Tacobell? An education should be considered an investiment in your future. Ever notice how the attitude chang from high schooler, to a paying undergrad? When it's YOUR money on the line, you make sure you are getting your moneys worth. Universal college...? The government might as well mandate high school go to grade 16 and save everyone the grief.... While we are at it, we can make the driving age 20, and the drinking age 25, and the voting age 22. That way the kids can all get a good 16 year indoctrination in before they become dangerous. :p Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:13:49 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/dhunter/2010/03/30/education-is-a-right-the-new-gateway-drug/#IDComment65002917 http://biggovernment.com/sahiller/2010/03/11/senate-parliamentarian-rules-obama-must-sign-senate-bill-before-reconciliation/#IDComment61680528 It is obvious that Pelosi does not have the votes. The House Dem's are starting to realize that they are no more than a number and that their political future means nothing to the Obama admin. BHO can bark all he wants but in the end, this bill is dead and he knows it. My concern is the ammount of time and money that has been invested by the left, and the level of retribution that they will seek when this is all said and done. Remember...for the left...the ends always justify the means. The nation is divided and there will be hell to pay. I am glad we are in the majority but who knows what will happen when they have lost. I fear we may end up looking like Greece before too long. I hope I am wrong. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:35:59 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/sahiller/2010/03/11/senate-parliamentarian-rules-obama-must-sign-senate-bill-before-reconciliation/#IDComment61680528 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9DSNAN00&show_article=1#IDComment56955547 Good deal. Bayh talks the fiscal conservative talk, but he sure doesn't walk the walk. I'm not willing to say "score one for my state" because I don't think Coats is really the candidate we want. He's been there, done that, and he's already played the game. My vote in the primarys will most likely go to Richard Behney, someone I have personally met before he was running for office. But Bayh out...It's one more rat to jump ship, and one fewer lap dog to clean up after. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:34:11 +0000 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9DSNAN00&show_article=1#IDComment56955547 http://biggovernment.com/jlakely/2010/02/15/why-obama-is-wrong-about-net-neutrality-and-his-scheme-must-be-defeated/#IDComment56935568 So, we will have the FCC of the internet telling us what we can or cannot say on the internet....If one political party hates the other so much, how can any party trust the government with this much power? The pendulum swings boths ways. Do not grant the government the power to police the free exchange of ideas, or the free exchange of ideas will no longer be free. If anyone trusts our elected officials to be ethical enough not to abuse this power for political means (ie. climate gate, health care, stimulus, the patriot act, waterboarding etc.) they are foolish. If you didn't trust Bush, why would you trust Obama? They are both wolves in sheeps clothing. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:57:08 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/jlakely/2010/02/15/why-obama-is-wrong-about-net-neutrality-and-his-scheme-must-be-defeated/#IDComment56935568 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/02/12/the-official-unraveling-of-the-obama-presidency/#IDComment56508394 I guess you still haven't read THE WORDS in my first post. Here...let me copy it for you "A year ago, my hope stood on the edge of a knife".... You do know what HOPE is right? Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:00:36 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/02/12/the-official-unraveling-of-the-obama-presidency/#IDComment56508394 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/02/12/the-official-unraveling-of-the-obama-presidency/#IDComment56498172 BWA HA HA HA!!! Edge of a knife...I can see where you would get that conclusion...But wait, did I say, "my life stood on the edge of a knife, or my hope stood on the edge of a knife??? Wow! Nope, not killing myself...too much to live for. But thanks for the laugh! Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:47:18 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/02/12/the-official-unraveling-of-the-obama-presidency/#IDComment56498172 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/02/12/the-official-unraveling-of-the-obama-presidency/#IDComment56491807 The one thing the Obama admin. did not count on...The silent majority. I am so proud of what "We The People" have accomplished and the promise that the future still holds. A year ago, my hope stood on the edge of a knife, but I can see the change in our country. Unfortunately for Obama, the change he wanted has, and will continue to be thwarted for the good of our nation. Our work is still far from over. We have a two houses and the senate to flip before we can even begin to breathe easy. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:49:45 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/02/12/the-official-unraveling-of-the-obama-presidency/#IDComment56491807 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2010/01/28/now-even-speeches-fail-president-obama/#IDComment54231928 Speech, speech, speech...It is time to look at the impact of his policy rather than his reading and speaking skills. I did not watch, I am tired of being lied too and I could not stand to look at Pelosi any more than I already have to. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:54:39 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2010/01/28/now-even-speeches-fail-president-obama/#IDComment54231928 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/01/22/california-democrats-ignore-brown-win-vote-for-bankruptcy/#IDComment53430487 Well, when California collapses under her own weight, perhaps people will take note...My fear is that the Feds will try to bail them out, and we will begin to see the complete destruction of state sovereignty as we know it. I'm glad I live in Indiana, but I wish Mitch Daniels would start to look beyond our state border and see what is happening on a federal level. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:52:50 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/tdelbeccaro/2010/01/22/california-democrats-ignore-brown-win-vote-for-bankruptcy/#IDComment53430487