en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1794220 Comments by NotTooGruntled http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/dkessler/2012/02/19/cherry-tree-books-american-stories-for-americas-kids/#IDComment296536783 I agree that parental supervision is key, and that being overly restrictive in what you expose your child to can be detrimental by not allowing your child to internalize ideas such as "there is evil in the world" and "life isn't always fair". That said, stories have always been used to convey morals and teach values. I commend the developers of these books for providing materials which parents can feel confident providing to their children. Think of it as a tool in the parents toolbox. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:16:41 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/dkessler/2012/02/19/cherry-tree-books-american-stories-for-americas-kids/#IDComment296536783 http://tv.breitbart.com/budget-director-claims-obama-put-forth-balanced-budget/#IDComment292055271 Sure it's balanced... it increases spending and raises taxes. This is classic strategy, if you can't win an argument on its merits then reframe the debate in terms favorable to you. If the GOP doesn't aggressively attack this with ridicule and by denouncing the obvious disingenuousness of this statement, they're idiots. Oh, and I didn't hear the details of the plan, but where did they come up with another $360 billion in health care cuts? The only cuts they proposed previously was $500 billion from Medicare. Did they go back to that same well, or what this the typical mythical cut they usually offer? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:02:28 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/budget-director-claims-obama-put-forth-balanced-budget/#IDComment292055271 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2012/01/30/lets-hope-the-instincts-romneys-showing-in-the-nbc-brokaw-controversy-are-used-against-obama/#IDComment279200637 Yeah and I seem to recall hearing he won Iowa too, and that he was going to win big in South Carolina. I'd wait until the votes are counted before pronouncing victory, particularly of the whole nomination. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:58:42 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2012/01/30/lets-hope-the-instincts-romneys-showing-in-the-nbc-brokaw-controversy-are-used-against-obama/#IDComment279200637 http://bigjournalism.com/pjsalvatore/2012/01/30/james-okeefe-sues-the-new-jersey-star-ledger-for-defamation-after-new-hampshire-voter-fraud-expose/#IDComment279195842 So the paper reprints a libelous statement which they previously printed just a few months earlier and subsequently posted a retraction for... and you think the judge will summarily dismiss the case? I don't think so. Besides, I'm sure the paper is eager to go into court and argue that they are just inept at getting their facts straight, even when they've previously had to make a previous retraction about the same 'fact'. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:51:58 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/pjsalvatore/2012/01/30/james-okeefe-sues-the-new-jersey-star-ledger-for-defamation-after-new-hampshire-voter-fraud-expose/#IDComment279195842 http://bigjournalism.com/adelgado/2012/01/05/did-santorum-really-equate-homosexuality-to-bestiality-actually-no/#IDComment256461353 Well, Arlene cited a specific quote so she wasn't lieing. Given that the quote you cited doesn't include mention of beastiality, it's pretty difficult to believe that the attacks on Santorum were based on it rather than the quote Arlene cited. There is a big difference between claiming Santorum believes homosexual sex is wrong (an opinion he doesn't hide), and claiming he things homosexual sex is just as abhorent as bestiality. I think most people would agree that shoplifting a candybar is wrong, and that murdering someone is wrong. But it is obviously ludicrous to conclude that anyone who believes they are both wrong thinks they are in any way equivalent. Fri, 6 Jan 2012 03:49:34 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/adelgado/2012/01/05/did-santorum-really-equate-homosexuality-to-bestiality-actually-no/#IDComment256461353 http://tv.breitbart.com/nbcs-andrea-mitchell-iowa-too-white-to-reelect-obama/#IDComment253240699 What she obviously meant was there aren't enough blacks in Iowa. She undoubtedly believes that blacks will vote disproptionately for Obama again this election despite his record. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:26:52 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/nbcs-andrea-mitchell-iowa-too-white-to-reelect-obama/#IDComment253240699 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/12/29/obama-fundraising-video-billion-dollar-campaign-bullsht-we-fund-this-campaign-in-contributions-of-3-or-5/#IDComment250318639 Maybe you have a problem with reading comprehension, so I'll try and explain it so you can understand... Obama's campaign claims publicly they don't accept money from lobbyists, and in fact are funding the campaign through $3-$5 individual donations. The reality, which you apparently admit to given your comments above, is that the campaign is funded by big money donations. Thus, the Obama campaign is caught in an outright lie. But I forget, lieing never seems to be a concern to those who support Democrats. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:20:30 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/12/29/obama-fundraising-video-billion-dollar-campaign-bullsht-we-fund-this-campaign-in-contributions-of-3-or-5/#IDComment250318639 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/12/27/its-the-math-stupid-seven-devastating-facts-about-2012/#IDComment248661522 Actually, if you read the article you'll find this one is covered under the agreement passed last Summer, it happens automatically unless the Congress votes it down (and then the President can veto that vote). Not going to be a big fight this time. But, I expect there will be a big fight when the administration spends all of this increase before the election and has to ask for another debt ceiling increase. And when that happens they should be hammered. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:46:52 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/12/27/its-the-math-stupid-seven-devastating-facts-about-2012/#IDComment248661522 http://biggovernment.com/jsshapiro/2011/12/26/exclusive-ron-paul-in-2009-i-wouldnt-risk-american-lives-to-end-the-holocaust/#IDComment248250581 I have no doubt that is Paul's general position on going to war but it is NOT what he said when asked this question. If that was what he meant he could have said that had Congress thought that was a good idea to declare war that he would have supported it. Instead he was obviously answering whether he thought it was the right thing to do, and he said in his opinion it wouldn't be. You can agree or disagree with that opinion but don't try to dodge the fact he gave a straightforward answer which some people will strongly disagree with. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:11:40 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/jsshapiro/2011/12/26/exclusive-ron-paul-in-2009-i-wouldnt-risk-american-lives-to-end-the-holocaust/#IDComment248250581 http://bigpeace.com/adamturner/2011/12/09/wake-from-the-fantasy-palestinians-do-not-want-peace/#IDComment235405636 Respectfully, I think you are misinterpreting what people mean when they rail against Islam. It isn't about making everyone a Christian. Most Christians don't feel any animus toward people who follow other religions in general. I certainly don't hear Christains (in general) railing against Judaism, Buddism, Taoism, Hindu, Janeism, Zoroastrianism or any number of other religions, and saying that adherents to those religions are potentially dangerous due to their religion. On the flip side, you don't have to be Christian to view the tenets of Islam along with its practical application over a large percentage of the globe to see Islam as a threat to non-Islamic people and societies. The 'religion of peace' as they try to sell themselves, preaches world domination through violent means when non-violent means have failed to produce the same result. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:02:32 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/adamturner/2011/12/09/wake-from-the-fantasy-palestinians-do-not-want-peace/#IDComment235405636 http://bigpeace.com/stzu/2011/11/23/russia-threatens-to-target-us-missile-defense-sites-on-eu-borders/#IDComment226504034 While that may be true in terms of what is happening inside the countries, do you think the Russian position that we are placing those missile defenses there so we can then do a first strike is any more credible now than it ever was? Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:53:12 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/stzu/2011/11/23/russia-threatens-to-target-us-missile-defense-sites-on-eu-borders/#IDComment226504034 http://biggovernment.com/reasontv/2011/11/22/reason-tv-judge-napolitano-taxation-is-theft-abortion-is-murder-its-dangerous-to-be-right-when-the-govt-is-wrong/#IDComment226065984 In all but a tiny percentage of pregnancies (i.e., rape), the woman made a choice which resulted in the pregnancy (whether she intended it to or not). In doing so, she voluntarily made herself responsible for the life of the fetus. This isn't an externally imposed compulsion. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:44:41 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/reasontv/2011/11/22/reason-tv-judge-napolitano-taxation-is-theft-abortion-is-murder-its-dangerous-to-be-right-when-the-govt-is-wrong/#IDComment226065984 http://bigpeace.com/jpollak/2011/11/22/the-best-and-the-worst-of-the-foreign-policy-debate/#IDComment226057954 The Taliban willingly harbored those who attacked us on 9/11, ergo they are complicit in the attack. The reason they attack us isn't just because we are in their country, it is because we threw them out of power in their country and they are desperate to reassert that power. And, if they are allowed to once again control Afghanistan, they will once again harbor terrorists who plot against the US. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:17:42 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/jpollak/2011/11/22/the-best-and-the-worst-of-the-foreign-policy-debate/#IDComment226057954 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2011/11/14/breaking-facebook-posting-reports-murder-at-occupysavannah/#IDComment222123491 Obvious error in the article, earlier in the article it said he was found Sunday morning, then later they say Monday. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:50:34 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2011/11/14/breaking-facebook-posting-reports-murder-at-occupysavannah/#IDComment222123491 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2011/11/08/sharon-bialek-where-the-story-of-cains-4th-accuser-should-go-next/#IDComment219351291 The David Axelrod who was her lawyer has a different middle initial from THE David Axelrod. I would guess it's her lawyer who is inhabiting her residence. Wed, 9 Nov 2011 16:06:59 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2011/11/08/sharon-bialek-where-the-story-of-cains-4th-accuser-should-go-next/#IDComment219351291 http://tv.breitbart.com/nbc-news-analyst-liar-cain-should-register-as-sexual-offender/#IDComment219342783 "If he's even accused of one of these things and found guilty"... Well, sir, you seem to think that accusation and guilt are one in the same (only for Republicans of course). I don't seem to recall hearing anything about a single accuser filing a lawsuit (and you aren't found 'guilty' in a civil lawsuit), and certainly haven't heard of any criminal charges filed. Truly despicable sensationalist rhetoric. Wed, 9 Nov 2011 15:47:43 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/nbc-news-analyst-liar-cain-should-register-as-sexual-offender/#IDComment219342783 http://biggovernment.com/laborunionreport/2011/11/06/dnc-union-favoritism-forcing-furloughs-of-charlottes-non-union-hotel-workers/#IDComment218204016 What you are (probably intentionally) missing is that the house has passed 23 different bills with regard to jobs and the economy, none of which have been brought up for a vote in the Senate. I get the feeling you would feel better if the House Republicans were to pass anything Obama and Dems want just so it looked like we were doing something, regardless of how bad for the the country those things would be. Doing something can be a lot worse than doing nothing, particularly when we are talking about Congress. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:25:04 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/laborunionreport/2011/11/06/dnc-union-favoritism-forcing-furloughs-of-charlottes-non-union-hotel-workers/#IDComment218204016 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2011/11/07/howard-kurtz-questions-politicos-cain-frenzy-jonathan-martin-uses-word-fact-to-describe-disputed-harrassment/#IDComment218200877 I'll wait and let the people speak for a change. It doesn't matter what the pundits and RNC insiders want. Yes Cain was a longshot from the start, but his surge in the polls and staying power even through a week of this nonsense is proof that he's appealing to a lot of people. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:16:54 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2011/11/07/howard-kurtz-questions-politicos-cain-frenzy-jonathan-martin-uses-word-fact-to-describe-disputed-harrassment/#IDComment218200877 http://tv.breitbart.com/useful-idiots-occupy-protests-encourage-iranian-scholars-hoping-for-wests-downfall/#IDComment217546892 Typical delusional thoughts from scholars in the Islamic world. Sorry guys, but a 'movement' that has had maybe 20,000 participants total across the US doesn't pose a threat to western civilization, or capitalism. If they continue to escalate the violence, it will result in them being put down. Hopefully for everyone they'll just lose steam and fade away. Sun, 6 Nov 2011 04:27:06 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/useful-idiots-occupy-protests-encourage-iranian-scholars-hoping-for-wests-downfall/#IDComment217546892 http://tv.breitbart.com/the-uncut-tour-of-occupywallstreet/#IDComment217384642 I had to chuckle when the guide mentioned that they have mental health professionals and they are working around the clock. I just bet they are. Sat, 5 Nov 2011 19:19:53 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/the-uncut-tour-of-occupywallstreet/#IDComment217384642