en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/608949 Comments by wtfever http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397033651 Regardless of one's opinion of Eyman, the two year rule makes a lot of sense. Without it an initiative would be similar in effect to a constitutional amendment. There are many good reasons why amending the state constitution should be difficult. Think about it. Fri, 6 Jul 2012 23:02:04 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397033651 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/-Who-will-drones-target-Who-in-the-US-will-decide-152358235.html#IDComment364655001 If we are at war, I see no problem with all this. The president is the commander in chief, and he signs off on these orders. To me the real issue is that the 'war on terrorism' is just the latest excuse for giving the executive branch indefinite powers that it should only have during a constitutionally declared war. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:02:22 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/-Who-will-drones-target-Who-in-the-US-will-decide-152358235.html#IDComment364655001 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/House-OKs-indefinite-detention-of-terror-suspects-152028515.html#IDComment362933396 You may wish to brush up on your civics a bit. The Patriot Act or whatever its official name is was passed by both the senate and house and signed by a president. It is law. This new bill is a bill passed by the house. It is not law, and will not become law unless it is passed by the senate and singed by the president. Regardless... Whether or not the law is 'used' by the administration is irrelevant in this context. What everyone is upset about is that we are a nation of laws based on a constitution. This is clearly unconstitutional (if passed). And even if one were to accept your premise that it won't by 'used' by the administration, what about the next administration, or the administration after that? Sat, 19 May 2012 00:49:51 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/House-OKs-indefinite-detention-of-terror-suspects-152028515.html#IDComment362933396 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Wash-college-students-face-another-big-tuition-hike--150286475.html#IDComment355286787 In 1990 the funding per student was $17,000– the state paid 82% and the student 18%. In 2013 the funding per student will be approximately $16,800– the state will pay 30% and the student 70% There is no extra cash. Budget cuts to higher education have consequences. Sun, 6 May 2012 15:15:22 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Wash-college-students-face-another-big-tuition-hike--150286475.html#IDComment355286787 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Study-Antarctic-ice-melting-from-warm-water-below-149056175.html#IDComment348596489 Please cite any peer reviewed work that predicted sea level rising far, far, far, far faster by the year 2012 than the current rate. You can't because either you just made that up, or you read it somewhere on some blog. As far as the Great Divide reference. You apparently don't realize that sea level rise during the period in question is on the order of 20-30 cm. Do you really think this magnitude of change is going to be visible when comparing a map from 1912 to a current satellite image? To use this as evidence that sea level has not changed is just kind of stupid (the difference in high and low tide is greater than the change in sea level over the period in question). This is the kind of conclusion you get when you rely on some unknown blogger citing a work written by a historian that has absolutely nothing to do with sea level change. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:44:11 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Study-Antarctic-ice-melting-from-warm-water-below-149056175.html#IDComment348596489 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Obama-supports-student-called-a-slut-by-Limbaugh-141242383.html#IDComment306717475 Excellent comment, and exactly on point! Sat, 3 Mar 2012 02:03:40 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Obama-supports-student-called-a-slut-by-Limbaugh-141242383.html#IDComment306717475 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Area-gas-prices-jump-22-cents-in-a-week-140570503.html#IDComment303125309 Its quite easy. Require anyone participating in oil futures to take delivery on their contracts. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:03:48 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Area-gas-prices-jump-22-cents-in-a-week-140570503.html#IDComment303125309 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Washington-state-lawmakers-pass-gay-marriage-bill-138972754.html#IDComment287658113 Amen Thu, 9 Feb 2012 06:09:35 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Washington-state-lawmakers-pass-gay-marriage-bill-138972754.html#IDComment287658113 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Court-Calif-gay-marriage-ban-unconstitutional-138863799.html#IDComment286455182 Nah. Facts and reason play no place here. If ones's world view is challenged, there is always the fallback option of blaming the messenger. This way the lazy and feeble minded never have to even consider the validity of their own beliefs. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:55:26 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Court-Calif-gay-marriage-ban-unconstitutional-138863799.html#IDComment286455182 http://www.komonews.com/sports/Green-Bays-Matt-Flynn-could-be-Seahawks-answer-for-QB-137155803.html#IDComment262567388 Foles lasting to the 5th or 6th rounds I think is a bit of a stretch. If he's still available after the 2nd round, I think he'd be a great pick. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:46:43 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/sports/Green-Bays-Matt-Flynn-could-be-Seahawks-answer-for-QB-137155803.html#IDComment262567388 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Doomsday-Clock-moves-1-minute-closer-to-midnight-137052993.html#IDComment260903310 Sort of like the campaign by big oil to invalidate AGW that you have apparently bought into hook, line, and sinker. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:47:38 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Doomsday-Clock-moves-1-minute-closer-to-midnight-137052993.html#IDComment260903310 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Seattle-sues-attorney-over-public-records-request-136704018.html#IDComment255483720 Private sector employees are subject the exact same scrutiny via workplace cameras, Internet logs etc... Maybe if the police demonstrate that they are actually, capable and willing to police themselves, I would have some sympathy for your argument. The police are not above the law. If any one in the public wants to view any and all videos they have that right. To suggest otherwise, is offensive. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 02:30:21 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Seattle-sues-attorney-over-public-records-request-136704018.html#IDComment255483720 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Payroll-tax-standoff-whipping-up-more-voter-frustration-136069178.html#IDComment244792548 Spending is currently around 25% of GDP. Fed taxes are currently around 16% of GDP. The norm for both is around 18-20% GDP. How about the people we elect compromise, do what's best for the country, and stop the political brinkmanship. Spending needs to be cut, and taxes need to be raised. Proclaiming one or the other as the sole solution just perpetuates the problem, and is not a solution. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:51:43 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Payroll-tax-standoff-whipping-up-more-voter-frustration-136069178.html#IDComment244792548 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Congress-clears-662-billion-defense-bill--135689473.html#IDComment238583553 Its clear that you would find fault in anything he does. Wing nuts from either side who put party above country, and refuse to use rational thought are part of reason we are in the mess that we are. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:26:24 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Congress-clears-662-billion-defense-bill--135689473.html#IDComment238583553 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Herman-Cain-announces-hes-suspending-his-campaign--134964308.html#IDComment232379132 My step dad was a racist. I was always amazed how stupid and twisted his assertions were, and that to him they were all the gospel truth. You sound just like him. Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:52:31 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Herman-Cain-announces-hes-suspending-his-campaign--134964308.html#IDComment232379132 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Greenhouse-gases-soar-no-signs-warming-is-slowed-134274403.html#IDComment225430109 How about something not written by a lawyer, and that gives sources for data used for the basis of their conclusions? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:25:44 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Greenhouse-gases-soar-no-signs-warming-is-slowed-134274403.html#IDComment225430109 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Calif-pepper-spraying-video-sparks-probe-134180633.html#IDComment224576239 When the tea party people were protesting I thought it was pretty cool that people were exercising their constitutional rights even though I disagreed with many of their objectives. Same thing for the OWS people. Sometimes freedoms and rights are messy, and civil disobedience has a long tradition in our country. Thankfully there are still plenty of people willing to stand up for what they believe in. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:14:20 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Calif-pepper-spraying-video-sparks-probe-134180633.html#IDComment224576239 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/134005238.html#IDComment223230499 Very well said! While reading the story I couldn't help but think about how much abuse this girl must have endured that wasn't recorded. These two teachers should never be allowed to teach children ever. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:48:56 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/134005238.html#IDComment223230499 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/133804643.html#IDComment222064340 Wow - someone with an actual intelligent comment on the matter. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:58:13 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/133804643.html#IDComment222064340 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/132431983.html?#IDComment211890823 Thank you! Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:29:00 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/132431983.html?#IDComment211890823