Comments on: Pettiness in Davenport

By: conservative dad

conservative dad — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:27:05 +0000

Der, you sound like the voice of reason. I sure hope you are a Democrat because you sure would make an embarassing Republican.

It looks a lot like the GOP is picking teams like a bunch of elementary children. It looks as if a candidate is a strong social and fiscal conservative they don’t get chosen by the “in” crowd.

By: neighhay

neighhay — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:39:23 +0000

I’ve noticed that many comments on various political websites are very passionate, which is commendable, but what is NOT commendable is the lack of imagination in the use of language and a prevailing attitude that if two people do not agree, one of them must be BAD.

I would argue that we will all learn more if we quit throwing stones. If one’s ultimate goal is to persuade, there is nothing to be gained by putting the other fellow’s eyes out in the process.

By: a voter

a voter — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:07:21 +0000

Der…you are just what is wrong with America- you think foul language can help get your point across. Quite the contrary.
I will not take any interest in anything you have to say.

In the future do attempt to enlighten others of your views in a much more mature way. It may be a difficult challenge. Do try.

By: abregar

abregar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:19:04 +0000

Der, I am going to warn you only once. No more profanity. If I see any more profanity I will not approve your comments.

Perhaps you could enlighten us as to why you think Hartsuch is crazy. Is it because he thinks killing a baby is wrong? Or is because he thinks that the government gets too much of our money? Could it be that he believes that marriage remain defined as being between one man and one woman? Or is it that he believes that the bailout is really a sellout?

We are all ears.

By: patrick

patrick — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:40:05 +0000

I am turning of the TV more and more. I am sick of the talking heads for both candidates, the yelling, the talking over each other. Sick of the latest scheme to get a vote.

The president is not the one who passes the legislation. It is those elected to Congress that we need to care about. We have seen ever so recently what spineless people we have in D.C. to look after our interests.

It is all about money. Thus the greed.
I know that it is depressing to open my paycheck and see what I am giving up so that others can decide how to spend it.

The pettiness is just one more sign that we are in a big heap of trouble no matter who gets elected.

By: Der

Der — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:21:49 +0000

Hartsuch is a bat-sh*t crazy idiot. What is wrong with you people? I wouldn’t put him near my candidate either. There’s conservative, then there is Hartsuch, who babbles on incoherently. He’s a NUT JOB. Conservatives should NOT hang their hat on this guy, trust me.

By: neighhay

neighhay — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:30:35 +0000

I’m afraid McCain’s social conservatism is no more than that— a facade. I have more than suspected this for a long time. He should be running for another party–I don’t care which, just not for the Republicans.

And as far as the way he is running, it is a disaster. With seemingly no long- term vision, he appears only to be reacting from one situation to the next, hoping each time he will get the boost and impetus required to cross the finish line first.

I can hardly bear to watch.

By: Iowans Rock

Iowans Rock — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:06:52 +0000

John McCain’s social conservative facade (Saddleback performace, Palin selection) is crumbling. A campaign out of control.

By: worried in Iowa

worried in Iowa — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:56:16 +0000

What a game is being played on all levels. And the losers are the taxpayers/voters.

By: DannyBoy

DannyBoy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:56:22 +0000

David Hartsuch is the man!!!!!!! A leader has emerged. This is what I am talking about. We need soldiers like this.