en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/656233 Comments by Rt_Thinker http://bigjournalism.com/pjsalvatore/2011/10/04/cbs-fast-furious-reporter-white-house-doj-yelled-and-screamed-at-me/#IDComment203091772 Woodward and Bernstein were pretty unreasonable too. Tue, 4 Oct 2011 19:15:58 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/pjsalvatore/2011/10/04/cbs-fast-furious-reporter-white-house-doj-yelled-and-screamed-at-me/#IDComment203091772 http://biggovernment.com/armwilliams/2011/09/27/i-miss-bill-clinton/#IDComment200047765 The thing about Clinton is that he loved being President more than his ideology. When he knew he had to do something to keep his job, or ensure his legacy, he did it. If his ideological compatriots didn't like it; oh well. He knew they were the fringe anyway, And he knew he'd pick up way more from the center. He was a pretty good politician. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:52:14 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/armwilliams/2011/09/27/i-miss-bill-clinton/#IDComment200047765 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/27/the-cheat-sheet-september-27-please-sir-may-i-pay-some-more/#IDComment199929782 It will be interesting to see what kind of mileage Cain gets out of his win. I suspect many people like him, but question his electability. Now, some of that shroud had been taken off. Things could get very interesting. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:47:42 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/27/the-cheat-sheet-september-27-please-sir-may-i-pay-some-more/#IDComment199929782 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/26/cracks-appear-in-obamas-chicago-base/#IDComment199246468 Maybe they are putting country ahead of party....... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:45:51 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/26/cracks-appear-in-obamas-chicago-base/#IDComment199246468 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197656786 Well there are a lot worse choices, that's for sure. And I would not let his age prevent me from voting for him. And there were those who said Reagan was too old. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:34:00 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197656786 http://biggovernment.com/capitolconfidential/2011/09/23/house-gop-lines-up-again-for-big-nat-gas-boondoggle/#IDComment197644268 On balance I don't have a problem with holding hearings. The hearings should result in a dismantling of provisions of the tax code which provide "incentives" to engage in certain behavior. Let the market dictate behavior. Natural gas vehicles make sense; at current prices they are paid for in less than two years. There is no need for subsidies. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:02:52 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/capitolconfidential/2011/09/23/house-gop-lines-up-again-for-big-nat-gas-boondoggle/#IDComment197644268 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197619660 Was reading something about it the other day. Apparently, they had legally immigrated when he was born, but they had not yet become citizens. It is not settled whether he could serve. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:16:34 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197619660 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197597367 Did you see the clip of him during the debt ceiling debate, when Kerry wanted to ask him questions? Kerry could hardly believe that Rubio actually yielded the floor to let him. Impressed me a lot. But I still think he's too young. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:36:21 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197597367 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197561047 There is a lot to like about Cain. To me, he is the most genuine candidate, as well as the best leader. I hope he stays in there. I'm not ready to commit to him, but, unlike every other candidate, I can't find a reason NOT to vote for him. And he's the only one who gives me the Reaganesque "Gee, it's great to be an American" feeling. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:18:23 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197561047 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197551540 But I think both are patriotic enough to accept the position if it were offered to them. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:58:38 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/gop-debate-reaction/#IDComment197551540 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/the-cheat-sheet-september-23-you-go-with-the-candidates-you-have/#IDComment197526695 And again, no I'm not. You seem to concede that his IS a name that is mentioned. And I am certain that in an open convention, his name would be brought up. Dismissed perhaps, but at least brought up. But instead of simply sniping, how about a name from you? I floated 3. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:06:19 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/the-cheat-sheet-september-23-you-go-with-the-candidates-you-have/#IDComment197526695 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/the-cheat-sheet-september-23-you-go-with-the-candidates-you-have/#IDComment197493103 Not at all. His is a name I regularly see in 'who's not running but should' type posts. not as much as Christie perhaps, but a lot. But I think you misunderstood my point. I wasn't endorsing anyone in particular, just trying to get some discussion about who might get drafted if the primaries fail to produce a candidate. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:53:09 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/the-cheat-sheet-september-23-you-go-with-the-candidates-you-have/#IDComment197493103 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/the-cheat-sheet-september-23-you-go-with-the-candidates-you-have/#IDComment197441155 1. Just wondering. What if no one takes the lead? What if we had a REAL convention? Not a go through the motions, confirm what we already know is going to happen thing. Have however many votes are needed to release all delegates. Would Daniels accept a nomination that was handed to him? What about Christie or McDonell? 2. About that speed of light thing. I thought "the science was settled." Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:19:15 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/23/the-cheat-sheet-september-23-you-go-with-the-candidates-you-have/#IDComment197441155 http://biggovernment.com/jhorton/2011/09/21/epas-new-regulations-on-coal-fired-power-plants-in-texas-will-devastate-local-communities/#IDComment196275411 You think? Or maybe someone saw that throwing a few thousand people out of jobs could cause a rise in unemployment? Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:55:58 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/jhorton/2011/09/21/epas-new-regulations-on-coal-fired-power-plants-in-texas-will-devastate-local-communities/#IDComment196275411 http://biggovernment.com/jpollak/2011/09/19/why-the-left-should-seize-the-solyndra-scandal/#IDComment195494212 It could also give them cover for a primary challenge. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:43:10 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/jpollak/2011/09/19/why-the-left-should-seize-the-solyndra-scandal/#IDComment195494212 http://bigjournalism.com/lmeyers/2011/09/18/obamas-misadventures-in-miscommunication/#IDComment194918887 Nice article. I might add another. During the auto bail-outs, he railed against the "speculators." (This was referring to the bond holders.) Now he proposes to limit the preferred treatment of capital gains. (A curious position for someone who so frequently talks about "investing".) MESSAGE: He doesn't like people with money. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:31:53 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/lmeyers/2011/09/18/obamas-misadventures-in-miscommunication/#IDComment194918887 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/17/solargate-obama-ignored-warning-signs-that-solyndra-was-doomed/#IDComment194602581 As bad as it is that it failed, the problem is that the loan was made in the first place. There is no shortage of private capital. It is wrong to take people's property under threat of imprisonment for the purpose of "investing" it in a private, for-profit business. If that business can't obtain financing in the open market, there is a reason for it. The business is not viable. If they can obtain the financing, then they don't need this program. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:59:48 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/09/17/solargate-obama-ignored-warning-signs-that-solyndra-was-doomed/#IDComment194602581 http://tv.breitbart.com/bob-beckel-refuses-to-discuss-solyndra-scandal/#IDComment194242518 Agreed. I won't watch that show because he's on it. And I'd like to see it. Same with Hannity on Mondays. Great American Panel comes on, I'm out. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:08:29 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/bob-beckel-refuses-to-discuss-solyndra-scandal/#IDComment194242518 http://bigjournalism.com/wthuston/2011/09/16/lib-activist-physically-assaults-gop-lawmaker-in-wisconsin-media-silent/#IDComment194174137 Left-wing activist/protester resorts to violence. That's hardly news. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:01:12 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/wthuston/2011/09/16/lib-activist-physically-assaults-gop-lawmaker-in-wisconsin-media-silent/#IDComment194174137 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2011/09/15/solyndra-collapse-what-did-the-msm-know-and-when-did-they-know-it/#IDComment194137409 Tell them you can turn lead into gold. You only need some temporary assistance with the start-up costs. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:50:17 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2011/09/15/solyndra-collapse-what-did-the-msm-know-and-when-did-they-know-it/#IDComment194137409