en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/620421 Comments by OldWestRules http://hooplanow.com/music/music-notes-kantirocks/#IDComment102998978 "too squeaky clean"? Sounds like a compliment to me! KR Rocks! Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:58:03 +0000 http://hooplanow.com/music/music-notes-kantirocks/#IDComment102998978 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/top-story/2010/09/15/ui-students-among-group-of-iraqi-pioneers-in-u-s#IDComment98976603 I wish you peace and a good experience here in the states, but I recall back in the late 70s how a few dozen Iranian students were happy to be here in Iowa. Today's friend may not be a friend tomorrow. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:10:54 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/top-story/2010/09/15/ui-students-among-group-of-iraqi-pioneers-in-u-s#IDComment98976603 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/07/29/police-look-to-unemployed-teens-to-explain-more-criminal-mischief-calls#IDComment89784791 The wild party you refer to was created for your entertainment. I see parents buying newer cars for their kids, I bought my own at 17 with cosigner parent. Every generation thinks they got a raw deal from the former, ha! We did chores to keep busy and out of trouble. We mowed lawns for petty cash, we shoveled driveways, we delivered papers on our paper routes and more. These kids are used to their high life style Mom and Pop provided. They have yet to learn to sustain it themselves. When I got laid off in 1981, there were not as many avenues from the Gov to help find a job, they gave us cheese. Stay in school, stay out of trouble, work your rear off and you may see some success. It's up to you, no one else. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:31 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/07/29/police-look-to-unemployed-teens-to-explain-more-criminal-mischief-calls#IDComment89784791 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/07/29/magic-bus-conditional-use-permit-denied#IDComment89621683 "our lawyers" not "are lawyers"....its hard to use correct word usage when you're nursing a hangover. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:27:13 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/07/29/magic-bus-conditional-use-permit-denied#IDComment89621683 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/life-home/health/2010/07/27/iowa-ranked-among-best-states-to-raise-kids#IDComment89167309 You reaped the benifit of being employed outside of the Iowa bubble, so the lower cost of living comparison is real for you. Our properties have not risen in value like most other areas as well have not fallen (as bad) as other areas. The cost of living mantra is something our employers beat us up with constantly yet pay mid to upper levels according to industry standards, ignoring industry standards of other "classes". You site valid reasons why I have stayed in Iowa, I hate going into Chicago as it is a congested mess but when retirement comes, my numbers will be significantly lower and I'll only have memories of Iowa as it becomes the things many have run away from in bigger cities. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:17:32 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/life-home/health/2010/07/27/iowa-ranked-among-best-states-to-raise-kids#IDComment89167309 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/life-home/health/2010/07/27/iowa-ranked-among-best-states-to-raise-kids#IDComment89161504 Iowa is a great place to raise kids and have a family. It does come at a price. I know several friends and colleagues who make 50 to 100% more in my chosen field of work. My brothers left Iowa in the late 70s and their incomes are above mine with less skill required. I stayed and at times regret my loss of income but it is Iowa, my home. Many kids grow up in Iowa and leave when they discover they can make substantially more money elsewhere. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:35:34 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/life-home/health/2010/07/27/iowa-ranked-among-best-states-to-raise-kids#IDComment89161504 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/07/20/residents-worry-about-magic-busimpact#IDComment87869457 What folks wouldn't want a bunch of drunks around their home? Place this "celebration" event on the college property as they receive most of the income from these events. I understand stadium noise, I am not a fan of drunken stuper behavior and people destroying my property and personal liberties right near my home. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:30 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/07/20/residents-worry-about-magic-busimpact#IDComment87869457 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/20/shots-fired-at-cedar-rapids-park-no-reports-of-injuries#IDComment87726471 How sad! Now we have gunfire in a park I once went to when I was young and CR was Mayberry RFD.....not anymore. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:55:41 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/20/shots-fired-at-cedar-rapids-park-no-reports-of-injuries#IDComment87726471 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/20/marion-man-to-serve-10-years-in-beating-death-of-hiawatha-man#IDComment87725782 This does not add up at all. 10 years of which he will probably serve 5 to 7 for the death of another human being??? You beat another human to death! You should serve the ultimate penalty, death. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:53:20 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/20/marion-man-to-serve-10-years-in-beating-death-of-hiawatha-man#IDComment87725782 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/15/woman-loses-job-as-a-linn-county-prosecutor-after-confrontation-with-police#IDComment86636210 Does anyone know why tickets are issued for tinted windows? It is a safety concern for the Officers, that they can observe you and what you are doing in your car. On a traffic stop you could be hiding your dope, booze, or retrieving a weapon under the seat. It makes their world safer while they serve the public. With the infux of undesireables, I think it's good sense in the world of surviving another day so they, too, can go home to their families. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:44:06 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/15/woman-loses-job-as-a-linn-county-prosecutor-after-confrontation-with-police#IDComment86636210 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/07/08/businesses-losing-money-as-water-inches-higher-at-coralville-lake-spillway#IDComment85831348 I heard a great 80s rock band, KantiRocks, at Bobbers outside a month or so ago during North Liberty's Fun Days! Maybe change is coming to that place? Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:06:40 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/07/08/businesses-losing-money-as-water-inches-higher-at-coralville-lake-spillway#IDComment85831348 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/06/28/bbq-roundup-is-good-but-not-cheap#IDComment82794112 I have heard it called BBQ RipOff for many years. I also remember years ago when I bought a sandwhich from a vender and while it was only $3, it was 3 bones between two slices of white bread with some sauce on it. I had walked a distance away until I found out I had been robbed of ANY meat. I chocked it up to experience. I should have inspected my bone sandwhich and lodged my complaint at that time. I wondered who got the good stuff and why? I have not been back since. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:00:11 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/06/28/bbq-roundup-is-good-but-not-cheap#IDComment82794112 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/06/14/jaycees-propose-a-permanent-band-shell-in-greene-square-park-2#IDComment80257335 A band shell would offer performing bands shelter in the event of rain. An important issue when thousands of dollars worth of gear is outside exposed. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:42:02 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/06/14/jaycees-propose-a-permanent-band-shell-in-greene-square-park-2#IDComment80257335 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80256577 Sounds like they don't want to be accountable for making such a decision. You guys handle it......No, you guys handle it......No, you had it first. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:34:37 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80256577 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/29/wife-describes-rubashkin-as-giant-of-a-man-at-sentencing-hearing#IDComment71352835 I believe the punishment should fit the crime. He didn't kill anyone so why are they talking life? I know it was multiple offenses but even some 2nd degree killers get out, rapists, and other violent offenders. I am usually a hard liner on many issues but maybe my vison is clouded with this case. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:24:11 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/04/29/wife-describes-rubashkin-as-giant-of-a-man-at-sentencing-hearing#IDComment71352835 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/04/15/tea-party-rallies-around-eastern-iowa-today#IDComment68274706 You part of the problem here. I was at that rally and none of what you say is true. You sir are a liar and should be ashamed of the poison you spread. Just when someone has a different point of view you start the name calling. If this were a contest in intelligence, I would challenge you, but this is about our freedoms and our ability to speak openly in a country me and my forefathers fought to build. Shame on you! You obviously do not understand freedom. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:25:39 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/04/15/tea-party-rallies-around-eastern-iowa-today#IDComment68274706 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/04/15/tea-party-rallies-around-eastern-iowa-today#IDComment68236883 Amazing, I submitted a posting that was not one bit inflametory or disrespectful to either party. It was not posted and maybe this one won't make it either. Free press, haha! Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:31:05 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/04/15/tea-party-rallies-around-eastern-iowa-today#IDComment68236883 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/04/15/tea-party-rallies-around-eastern-iowa-today#IDComment68226975 Our government is a mess on both party lines. If you can't see that then you've drank way too much of your own party's coolaid. We, the people, used to be represented by our voted in officials. Now it's us who work for them as they have found ways to vote themselves raises in a depressed economy, create more bloated government positions to govern us, and create a job secure environment where they have the power and security none of us citizens have. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:06:59 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/04/15/tea-party-rallies-around-eastern-iowa-today#IDComment68226975 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/04/13/becker-wants-new-trial-in-football-coachs-murder#IDComment67765746 Becker failed to prove to a jury of his peers that he was insane, THAT IS THE LAW Ms. Flander. I would entertain a new trial ONLY if his victim could have another chance at life among the living. Lesson to all murders, this is the price of your actions, although I would prefer a firing squad for you. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:16:06 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/04/13/becker-wants-new-trial-in-football-coachs-murder#IDComment67765746 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/03/05/police-seek-pair-of-suspects-in-cedar-rapids-home-invasion#IDComment59901032 "The first suspect brandished a gun, but investigators say the suspects did not threaten the woman." Brandishing a gun IS a threat. No words need be spoken in my opinion. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:50:54 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/03/05/police-seek-pair-of-suspects-in-cedar-rapids-home-invasion#IDComment59901032