en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1190047 Comments by SeanShryne http://biggovernment.com/chorner/2010/12/31/witnessing-the-de-klein/#IDComment119065380 3) If the Constitutional reading is some kind of in your face thing, people will catch on to the ill will, but if it is a joyous celebration of the spirit of the Constitution then even I will kick up my heels. Invite everyone since it would be startling to the very foundations of the ivory towers to see tens of millions celebrating. Americans love an excuse for a grand party, and this isn't a bad excuse at all during these times. Sat, 1 Jan 2011 18:28:47 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/chorner/2010/12/31/witnessing-the-de-klein/#IDComment119065380 http://biggovernment.com/chorner/2010/12/31/witnessing-the-de-klein/#IDComment119065334 2) Didn't the Constitution realize the aims and goals of the Enlightenment? That is worthy of celebration. It seems to me that such a reading should resonate throughout the land. No doubt, Tea Partiers will flood city squares by the millions to celebrate, but why shouldn't every American be elated and want to proclaim the blessings of liberty? Sat, 1 Jan 2011 18:28:16 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/chorner/2010/12/31/witnessing-the-de-klein/#IDComment119065334 http://biggovernment.com/chorner/2010/12/31/witnessing-the-de-klein/#IDComment119065295 1) I suggest Republicans ought to make the reading a national celebration for anyone wishing to celebrate our brilliant Constitution. Old though its parchment is; its inscription is prescient and young. If I were a Republican, I would invite any and all to celebrate the genius of this document. Didn't it inspire and include in the 13th Amendment the Emancipation Proclamation? That is worthy of celebration. Didn't the document preclude kings and dictators? That is worthy of celebration. Sat, 1 Jan 2011 18:27:57 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/chorner/2010/12/31/witnessing-the-de-klein/#IDComment119065295 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/12/27/casino-mogul-wynn-confirms-report-of-attaining-monaco-citizenship-says-retaining-u-s-passport/#IDComment118365590 Would you please name them? Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:46:59 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/12/27/casino-mogul-wynn-confirms-report-of-attaining-monaco-citizenship-says-retaining-u-s-passport/#IDComment118365590 http://bigjournalism.com/lziganto/2010/12/14/to-sexist-ap-huffpo-inanely-bashing-palin-is-more-important-than-helping-haiti/#IDComment115867947 Conservative media needs to beware and think in terms of strategy that is clearly on the mind of Mr. Rockefellar. If you can't beat them, join them. Please look at MSNBC with a different perspective. Mr. Olberman uses the word "Goddamned" in the same sentence connected to President Obama. Not flattering, and even more important that it is beyond the top- in fact, clearly beyond the pale and then Mr. Rockefeller cites MSNBC as on par, and equally as guilty of hate as Fox or Limbaugh in his senatorial, lawmaking view. Fairness dictates that both sides have their wings clipped, but just who is in charge of fairness? Take care with this new strategy and please don't confuse tactics with strategy. Olberman and others are tactical in my view. Should low ratings shows dominate the dominant news sources? Or should low rated shows be categorized as marginal? If marginal, then treat them as marginal. Do it with a Katie wink, and mayhaps save yourselves. The problem with conservatives has always been seeing the obvious and responding. Why not try a little subtlety? Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:38:55 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/lziganto/2010/12/14/to-sexist-ap-huffpo-inanely-bashing-palin-is-more-important-than-helping-haiti/#IDComment115867947 http://bigpeace.com/driehl/2010/12/01/who-is-julian-assange/#IDComment113466002 Conservatives better wise up to this one and take the extra step. What exactly is the difference between conservative droppings and Wikileaks? The ante has been upped. sean Fri, 3 Dec 2010 03:06:19 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/driehl/2010/12/01/who-is-julian-assange/#IDComment113466002 http://biggovernment.com/jhoft/2010/09/19/leftist-religious-mob-spits-on-andrew-breitbart-screams-homo-video/#IDComment99825393 Others of you heard the slur but the slur didn't come through the cacophony for me. I didn't hear it. I didn't hear or see the specific headline charges in Dana's video, either. Like everyone else, I did hear a cacophony indistinguishable as to language but readily available to interpretating emotional states. Again, I am reminded of my ancient friend, Pericles, after a long day enduring the madman, taking his hand in his own and leading the poor soul safely and sanely home. The question is always to be or not to be. Be, and eschew to be. Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:48:20 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/jhoft/2010/09/19/leftist-religious-mob-spits-on-andrew-breitbart-screams-homo-video/#IDComment99825393 http://bigjournalism.com/mwalsh/2010/09/12/the-way-we-were-1922-rochester-new-york/#IDComment98463226 Part 2: History was made during the American Revolution, but don't forget the bloodbath against those Tories who relished in their own wit and epithets against the butterflies of their time. Watching this historical Kodachrome moment captivated me into our moment; our present and ongoing Kodachrome moment- the beauty of our own butterflies wafting in the wind. I see many butterflies Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:45:07 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/mwalsh/2010/09/12/the-way-we-were-1922-rochester-new-york/#IDComment98463226 http://bigjournalism.com/mwalsh/2010/09/12/the-way-we-were-1922-rochester-new-york/#IDComment98463172 Part 2: By the end of the American Revolution the Tories were either dead or shipped back to wherever they came from. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:44:34 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/mwalsh/2010/09/12/the-way-we-were-1922-rochester-new-york/#IDComment98463172 http://bigjournalism.com/mwalsh/2010/09/12/the-way-we-were-1922-rochester-new-york/#IDComment98463097 Part 1: The arts shift begins with something like the fractal flight of butterflies. I have been reflecting lately how the MSM- those once great names I grew up with: ABC, CBS, NBC, WP, NYT's, Newsweek, Time and other later comers such as CNN gave voice to American traditions warts and all. The Huntley and Brinkleys and Cronkites who would never call blacks, hispanics, or even white Americans "C_cksuckers" on national television. Such an epithet would never have entered their minds but today, the media assemblage takes sordid pleasure in calling Americans, well, the majority of Americans just that. The Tea Party, to its eternal credit, simply ignored and makes light of such vulgar namecalling. For those of you history buffs, the Tories regularly cast similar aspersions about Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and their American patriots until the American Revolution won. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:43:50 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/mwalsh/2010/09/12/the-way-we-were-1922-rochester-new-york/#IDComment98463097 http://bigjournalism.com/mwalsh/2010/09/12/the-way-we-were-1922-rochester-new-york/#IDComment98460623 Part 1: The arts shift begins with something like the fractal flight of butterflies. I have been reflecting lately how the MSM- those once great names I grew up with: ABC, CBS, NBC, WP, NYT's, Newsweek, Time and other later comers such as CNN gave voice to American traditions warts and all. The Huntley and Brinkleys and Cronkites who would never call blacks, hispanics, or even white Americans "C_cksuckers" on national television. Such an epithet would never have entered their minds but today, the media assemblage takes sordid pleasure in calling Americans, well, the majority of Americans just that, "C_cksuckers". The Tea Party, to its eternal credit, simply ignored and made light of such vulgar namecalling. For those of you history buffs, the Tories cast similar aspersions about Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and their American patriots prior to the American Revolution. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:21:30 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/mwalsh/2010/09/12/the-way-we-were-1922-rochester-new-york/#IDComment98460623 http://bigpeace.com/stzu/2010/09/10/breitbart-on-ground-zero-mosque-and-koran-burning/#IDComment98126119 Part 2: My remedy? No one buys his filty hovel. No one rents or leases any space. Beyond this, the esteemed Imam has said that this address is now a terrorist target so everyone must charge Cordoba House the higher terror rates for any electrical, plumbing, and construction services rendered and these honorable mentions are just for starters. Amazing how accidents happen, accidentally, and they sure do get expensive. You know, it is said, we Americans have purchased the best taxing authorities that money could buy. So why not allow the merciful taxing authorities assist this three card monte artist discover the real meaning of Allah? Yes, let them do the grueling dirty work. Hasn't it been written in some publications that Cordoba House is significantly behind in tax liabilities? Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:37:23 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/stzu/2010/09/10/breitbart-on-ground-zero-mosque-and-koran-burning/#IDComment98126119 http://bigpeace.com/stzu/2010/09/10/breitbart-on-ground-zero-mosque-and-koran-burning/#IDComment98126103 Part 1: Curious how Daisy Kahn spent weeks forcefully arguing how this mosque would be an insult to Islamic extremists and terrorists due its nature of tolerance and bridge building. She even stated that the specially chosen date for the grand opening on 9/11 in 2011 would be an extra gesture of symbolic goodwill, especially insulting to Islamists. How the worm turns! Now the esteemed Imam, friend of Obama, says all that was bullshit for the media. This special real estate wheeler dealer Imam now says that the extremists and terrorists are commanding this $100 million dollar palace be built under threat of the barrel of a gun. Build this Ground Zero palace to Allah, or else. For those theologically nuanced, this is not a demand, but a command. In the parallel universe called medialand, this swift dealing Imam is baring his Islamic fangs while hoping the jingling in his purse increases. Children, this is way beyond Elmer Gantry gets a Harvard masters in business negotiating. Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:37:15 +0000 http://bigpeace.com/stzu/2010/09/10/breitbart-on-ground-zero-mosque-and-koran-burning/#IDComment98126103 http://biggovernment.com/cmuir/2010/08/14/rubbing-it-in/#IDComment93763858 Kudos for Brietbart & glorious company and others previously un and mentioned for "holding powder" and letting ordinary Americans take the lead regarding that "red circle". The depth of average America's hurt became a solid brick wall of opposition, little and no punditry or guidance needed. Now that is Tea Party divination extraordinaire. I have read thousands of "comments" posted at newspapers around the country and beyond that cried out for redress or a gesture of sensitivity, or at the very least of reconciliation absent juvenile confrontation. Something called nuance or gravitas? Our youthful university educated mainstream media has much to learn from the gray hairs. As for Greek divination, I only offer this: Pericles offering the madman his hand to take him home at the end of the day. Of course, the madman was grateful and converted and safely taken home. Maybe this is more about the salvation of our children than we could ever have imagined. Last Note: If the Cordoba House folks choose the repentence route, why not offer them the fruits of repentence? Therein lies a tale to be future told. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:42:17 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/cmuir/2010/08/14/rubbing-it-in/#IDComment93763858 http://biggovernment.com/cmuir/2010/08/14/rubbing-it-in/#IDComment93218676 There are reasons why ancient Greek literature should be required reading in political science classes since failing them, fails the presidency and his retinue. Best I can figure it, Obama was likely inculcated to believe in university distractions and later under Jeremiah Wright's 20 year tutelage that such literature is simply the ranting of dead white men. Wrong. Notable blogs and magazines have gone quiet. Brietbart, quiet. Free Republic, quiet. Newsbusters, quiet. Huffington Post, just a link to an anemic report. Drudge, just a link or two. Obama's crude, utterly offensive, and vile speech just couldn't have been more perfectly worded to reveal him as utterly lacking an American soul. Utterly lacking. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:34:14 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/cmuir/2010/08/14/rubbing-it-in/#IDComment93218676 http://biggovernment.com/cmuir/2010/08/14/rubbing-it-in/#IDComment93218540 As a take off point for this moral, "So what's this red circle down here?" Something students have asked me more than once. President Obama should have been just as inquisitive as the select few of my students who have dared to ask such a question. Just as Creon misunderstood his "red circle" with Antigone, Obama missed his. I said exactly that to Mayor Bloomberg, and he was warned. I say exactly that to President Obama, and tragically for this Creon, after the fact. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:33:49 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/cmuir/2010/08/14/rubbing-it-in/#IDComment93218540 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/07/29/matthews-slams-dean-defends-breitbart-sherrod-video-included-her-redemption/#IDComment89696923 If pundits on both sides of the aisle demand accurate journalism first and opinion after, then I believe media would regain (earn back) the trust and pride of the American people. When opinion fits the facts, we are informed by it whether we like it or not. It's the Goebbels spin that is contemptible. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:02:51 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/07/29/matthews-slams-dean-defends-breitbart-sherrod-video-included-her-redemption/#IDComment89696923 http://bigjournalism.com/tcowgill/2010/06/25/weigel-resignation-in-cyberspace-anything-you-write-can-and-will-be-used-against-you/#IDComment82238446 Tea Partiers were born in the midst of the greatest economic meltdown since the Great Depression. Moderates, democrats, libertarians, blacks, Hispanics, elderly, out of work, and conservatives found common ground in the idea of protecting what they feel is the best approach to saving ourselves and our posterity- to limit and conserve past government practices toward a constitutional perspective, original intents. At the same time of our spectacular, frightening melt down, government is appropriating the practice of medicine, 1/6th of the economy, as some kind of quasi governmental hostage- correctly perceived as a stepping stone to a complete government healthcare takeover. President Obama's ideas on this have been widely published and there is no mystery here to his strategic slicing of the pie. Former President Clinton failed in his bid for national healthcare and that episode was just as filled with the joust of rhetoric, just no Tea Partiers. There were no charges of racism then, and shouldn't be now since bad health afflicts all regardless of color. Had Weigel found proof of racism, his journalistic conscience would have demanded he publish the damning truth, and hence, the real frustration is that liberals can't put any nails into that coffin. The nails aren't there- and that kills the thesis. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:33:09 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/tcowgill/2010/06/25/weigel-resignation-in-cyberspace-anything-you-write-can-and-will-be-used-against-you/#IDComment82238446 http://biggovernment.com/mcrowley/2010/06/22/mcchrystal-goes-rogue-again/#IDComment81521140 Well said, but I wish there was a "credible" solution to Afghanistan. The literacy hope is reasonable but despised by the very people who would benefit. Thanks, Rahm, We all wish this could be different. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:24:38 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/mcrowley/2010/06/22/mcchrystal-goes-rogue-again/#IDComment81521140 http://biggovernment.com/mcrowley/2010/06/22/mcchrystal-goes-rogue-again/#IDComment81516591 We're in a pickle, Laurel might have said to Hardy. I am going to do something that I never do- I am going to add emphasis with caps. Jumpin' Jehosaphat! McChrystal did it deliberately. Sorry, no caps yet. He KNEW the outcome. So why? I can only come up with ONE reason: He did it FOR his troops. His resignation letter was written over a month ago, as I have it. This is little different than a strap-on suicide bombing for cause. This is very big, and don't for a moment think our front line troops are stupid. If our soldiers can't FIGHT- They want OUT. As the Homeland Security signs say in Arizona, "Danger - Public Warning- Travel Not Recommended". So much for domestic tranquility. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:53:55 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/mcrowley/2010/06/22/mcchrystal-goes-rogue-again/#IDComment81516591