en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/666367 Comments by shelby68 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2011/04/01/gop-leadership-to-freshman-well-stop-paying-you-if-you-shut-down-the-government/#IDComment139263214 And that is exactly why both RINOS and libs don't want a shut down...It would truly expose to the American people how much is wasted and unimportant to the running of the country. They don't want the camel's nose under the tent Sat, 2 Apr 2011 02:07:24 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2011/04/01/gop-leadership-to-freshman-well-stop-paying-you-if-you-shut-down-the-government/#IDComment139263214 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2011/03/01/what-can-you-do-to-take-back-education/#IDComment131651954 Also, know your state's freedom of information act/law and how it applies to your local school board and your state department of education. School boards and administrators love to reveal only the information they want you to know and present it in a way that always tells the story they want told. Tue, 1 Mar 2011 17:45:06 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2011/03/01/what-can-you-do-to-take-back-education/#IDComment131651954 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2011/03/01/what-can-you-do-to-take-back-education/#IDComment131646507 I finally decided after many years of trying to make changes in the district that the best thing for my children's education and my sanity, was to take my money and leave. The final straw was when the superintendant said they are looking at a 4 million revenue shortfall from the state and a declining enrollment of about 200 additional students and their primary goal was that no teacher lose their jobs (even though salary and benefits are 85% of the district's budget). Anyone with an elementary understanding of business would understand this flawed thinking. Of course, they still get my property taxes, but they will no longer get my "per pupil" monies, and they will never receive my vote (or husband's) for any increase they need for their schools. Might as well starve the beast that one little person is capable of doing. Tue, 1 Mar 2011 17:15:53 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2011/03/01/what-can-you-do-to-take-back-education/#IDComment131646507 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2011/03/01/what-can-you-do-to-take-back-education/#IDComment131646380 "Most school systems are run by people with no clue related to good management pratices and intelligent budget and money management." Amen to that! They have not even the basic operational understanding of free market even when it comes to mill levies and bonds and trying to understand why these don't pass. And those of us who have tried to point out glaring errors in their thought processes and operations, are branded as extreme. They've never had to "work" to obtain their revenues. School districts receive revenue regardless of how the market views them and whether or not a payor wants to consume their product. Well, they do receive monies from the state per each child enrolled, but the 73% of our area's property taxes go to the school district whether a tax payer uses the product or not. I'm not sure how other states work, but this is how it is done in my area of Colorado. Tue, 1 Mar 2011 17:15:13 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/kolson/2011/03/01/what-can-you-do-to-take-back-education/#IDComment131646380 http://bigjournalism.com/dloesch/2011/01/24/suddenly-radical-frances-fox-piven-is-old-widowed-college-professor/#IDComment123485340 They rot from the inside out. This article should've come with warning label of graphic images Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:03:05 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/dloesch/2011/01/24/suddenly-radical-frances-fox-piven-is-old-widowed-college-professor/#IDComment123485340 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/01/09/the-arizona-tragedy-and-the-politics-of-blood-libel/#IDComment120521223 Or Sheriff Dupnik could try and get his old job back...Grandpa Munster Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:45:09 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/01/09/the-arizona-tragedy-and-the-politics-of-blood-libel/#IDComment120521223 http://biggovernment.com/dtrowbridge/2010/11/13/immigration-reform-a-challenge-to-big-government-readers/#IDComment109639945 Not surprising since Bush is/was a strong advocate for illegal immigration Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:13:06 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/dtrowbridge/2010/11/13/immigration-reform-a-challenge-to-big-government-readers/#IDComment109639945 http://biggovernment.com/dtrowbridge/2010/11/13/immigration-reform-a-challenge-to-big-government-readers/#IDComment109637890 Remove federal or state funds from municipalities that are "sanctuary cities" Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:01:44 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/dtrowbridge/2010/11/13/immigration-reform-a-challenge-to-big-government-readers/#IDComment109637890 http://biggovernment.com/dtrowbridge/2010/11/13/immigration-reform-a-challenge-to-big-government-readers/#IDComment109637506 I love your list!!! Except I'd agree with the 0 amnesty. I'd just add 7. No admission into any publically funded school unless citizenship or proper visa documentation is presented and verified Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:59:57 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/dtrowbridge/2010/11/13/immigration-reform-a-challenge-to-big-government-readers/#IDComment109637506 http://biggovernment.com/dbossie/2010/11/10/conservative-women-led-the-gop-comeback/#IDComment109117739 What is the male change of life experienced by the legislators called? We've all been suffering the effects through their wonderful laws and suggestions, so it may be good to put a name to it. You know, to even the playing field and all. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:55:43 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/dbossie/2010/11/10/conservative-women-led-the-gop-comeback/#IDComment109117739 http://biggovernment.com/dbossie/2010/11/10/conservative-women-led-the-gop-comeback/#IDComment109107995 What were those four seats again? I think you stated this on another thread, and it was factually stated and show to you that Angle and Buck were both not endorsed by Palin during the primary processes. But hey, carry on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:42:43 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/dbossie/2010/11/10/conservative-women-led-the-gop-comeback/#IDComment109107995 http://biggovernment.com/dbossie/2010/11/10/conservative-women-led-the-gop-comeback/#IDComment109107675 Thank you and well said. Conservative women will not vote for a woman simply because of her plumbing but rather based on her qualifications for the job Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:40:29 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/dbossie/2010/11/10/conservative-women-led-the-gop-comeback/#IDComment109107675 http://biggovernment.com/smotley/2010/11/10/28-year-democrat-rep-ortiz-loses-but-keeps-finding-ballots-in-recount/#IDComment109075874 So you rely on HBO for your historical education? That's rich. Next thing you know, there really will be vampires in south Lousiana fighting out it with other beings from the netherworld all the while trying to overtake the humans. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:09:44 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/smotley/2010/11/10/28-year-democrat-rep-ortiz-loses-but-keeps-finding-ballots-in-recount/#IDComment109075874 http://biggovernment.com/rabonelli/2010/11/09/we-need-certainty-not-class-warfare/#IDComment108924596 "What do they want????" For someone else to take care of them, and for all the world to be fair...in their favor of course. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:38:30 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/rabonelli/2010/11/09/we-need-certainty-not-class-warfare/#IDComment108924596 http://biggovernment.com/rabonelli/2010/11/09/we-need-certainty-not-class-warfare/#IDComment108924379 That is the same ad the NEA ran against Buck in Colorado (of course forgetting to include the elimination of the income tax), and unfortunately, since many people don't read for comprehension or research information being provided to them, the ad was very effective. But then again the CO GOP or Buck didn't counter those accusations...well at least not that I heard or saw Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:37:10 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/rabonelli/2010/11/09/we-need-certainty-not-class-warfare/#IDComment108924379 http://biggovernment.com/rmuny/2010/11/09/gop-rep-spencer-bachus-lashes-out-at-tea-party-sarah-palin/#IDComment108920887 Sorry for the duplicate response:) Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:13:09 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/rmuny/2010/11/09/gop-rep-spencer-bachus-lashes-out-at-tea-party-sarah-palin/#IDComment108920887 http://biggovernment.com/rabonelli/2010/11/09/we-need-certainty-not-class-warfare/#IDComment108920745 A poor person has never given me a job Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:12:12 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/rabonelli/2010/11/09/we-need-certainty-not-class-warfare/#IDComment108920745 http://biggovernment.com/rmuny/2010/11/09/gop-rep-spencer-bachus-lashes-out-at-tea-party-sarah-palin/#IDComment108919961 He surely was especially with his largess of taxpayer money for new government programs, expansion of government and illegal immigration! Michelle Malkin's article today touches specifically on why GW miserably failed conservatives in the US. He just actually looks really good in those areas because of the faker in chief is really just that bad. At least GW loved America and its culture and its exceptionalism Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:06:36 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/rmuny/2010/11/09/gop-rep-spencer-bachus-lashes-out-at-tea-party-sarah-palin/#IDComment108919961 http://biggovernment.com/rmuny/2010/11/09/gop-rep-spencer-bachus-lashes-out-at-tea-party-sarah-palin/#IDComment108919041 When it came to spending, growing government and illegal immigration...he sure the hell was. Michelle Malkin's article today is very good in specifically naming the areas in which GW didn't even come close to demonstrating conservative values Tue, 9 Nov 2010 23:59:52 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/rmuny/2010/11/09/gop-rep-spencer-bachus-lashes-out-at-tea-party-sarah-palin/#IDComment108919041 http://biggovernment.com/rmuny/2010/11/09/gop-rep-spencer-bachus-lashes-out-at-tea-party-sarah-palin/#IDComment108918746 And she did not endorse Buck in the primaries, but we know that progressives don't let little facts get in their way:) Tue, 9 Nov 2010 23:57:41 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/rmuny/2010/11/09/gop-rep-spencer-bachus-lashes-out-at-tea-party-sarah-palin/#IDComment108918746