To 10:16 am poster wrote on Sep 3, 2007 2:51 PM:
" Actually, this is his third surprise visit.But, I don't imagine there will be much change in direction or policy.His visit in Iraq will help about as much as his visit to New Orleans.You watch, they'll report that morale is high though... "
Bush and Iraq wrote on Sep 3, 2007 10:16 AM:
" Well, I see he finally made it over there after five year's.(so he can assess the situation).Boy, he sure doesn't have very good response time.At least he made it before he left office. "
To Stosh wrote on Sep 3, 2007 1:46 AM:
" Oh? And just what exactly is it their trying to do?Keep us fighting in Iraq for at least nine or ten more year's?The Dems have only controlled congress for about 8 months or so after YEAR'S of Republican non-leadership.(Unless you want to call getting us into two never ending war's leadership).All of these people are leaving Bush's sinking ship for a reason.He's going to be lucky to have anyone left before he's done.My prediction is that Kindasleazy is going to be the next "major" Bush lackey to leave.Don't hold your breath for a "major comeback"on the part of republicans either.You'll run out of air... "
Bush's Ship? wrote on Sep 2, 2007 5:01 PM:
" With the whining rhetoric of the Dem's taking them to an historic level of disapproval in Congress, get ready for a major comeback on the part of the Republicans! At least they are trying to do something instead of standing on the side-lines whining.
Stosh "
Goodbye Senator Craig wrote on Sep 1, 2007 11:42 AM:
" And another rat jumps the shark,er, ship! Stay tuned...hopefully more coming!!!Will Deadeye Dick and Kindasleazy be next? "
Goodbye Snow and Warner wrote on Aug 31, 2007 10:00 PM:
" Two more Rats jumping ship!!!This is getting good! "
To Of course wrote on Aug 30, 2007 7:07 AM:
" Usually it is Republicans involved in negative politics.They are masters at it,especially a guy like Rove. He's made a career out of it just like Limbaugh. "
Of course wrote on Aug 29, 2007 10:03 PM:
" Negative politics has to be summed up, tied neat, and the mantra sent out the door as a Republican. As if Democrats do not and have not used the tactic? "
Good bye Gonzales! wrote on Aug 28, 2007 9:42 PM:
" Another rat jumps ship!The last link before more investigations can now begin.Do you realize, only two more rats left to stand with Bush?Rumor has it Rove disagreed with Cheney on invading Iran.Gonzales just flat out lied to congress about numerous things and he's running for cover. "
Slider wrote on Aug 23, 2007 7:51 AM:
" Good thing he is no longer the decider for George W. He missed a great chance to make a real decision that would have been a "slam dunk", by making GW, Dead Eye Dick, and Alberto (cannot remember, recall) Gonzales all resign with him. Do you know that after he officially resigned he flew on Air Force one to Texas, guess what tax payers footed the bill for this. If I resigned I would have to pay my own way. Now he should be able to reveal all the unlawful things the white house did and continues to do as he gave up the so called executive privilages that seem to keep Bush and company from up holding the same laws you and I need to follow, they need to throw out pleading the 5th and make them testify and take the responsibility they have created. "
kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 21, 2007 3:12 AM:
" Rush owning his own network contributes to the problem. His vested interest in his gross product is spiteful by not using his resources to accurately report his so called newsworthy stories. We agree he is an entertainer and I will leave our agreement at that. BTW, I believe both Russert and Matthews worked for competing networks NBC and ABC if I recall particularly in the 1990's. If Colbert is so great, maybe he should have the show that follows Rush on WIZM. Now that would put things in better perspective. But for me I am glad there is other alternatives to Rush listening. There is so much more to life than wasting my time with half truths and his biased thinking being exposed. We have serious issues that need addressing where the consequences are greater than his one man crusade for conservatism which has failed again to deliver. "
To 5:47 pm poster wrote on Aug 20, 2007 9:34 PM:
" You sound like a Republican that wants more government.I'm for impeachment of Bush for HIS illegal wiretapping that he was doing (and admitted too)BEFORE he was authorized to do so by congress.There was never any assurances given that he wasn't wiretapping political enemies in this country and not suspected terrorists.There lies the problem with their power to eavesdrop on phone calls.If the CIA is doing it on political enemies (which they feasibly could),where would be the oversight?I didn't think there was any problem with the way it was done before.I think they could be opening a Pandora's box.After all, that power could eventually be abused by the President of EITHER party.Also,regarding Rove getting a job with one of the major networks?I don't think that will happen anytime soon with his impending legal problems.And they will be coming.--DOOMFINGER "
To kamikazefaase 4:38 responder wrote on Aug 20, 2007 5:47 PM:
" And for the record, are you now advocating impeachment all of those "criminal" democrats that voted for the warrantless wiretapping of suspected terrorists? I'm afraid we just disagree. I think law enforcement should be allowed reasonable powers to protect us and I have no problem with them listening to my phone calls when I am on the phone with a suspected terrorist in Afghanistan. "
To: kamikazefaase 4:38 responder wrote on Aug 20, 2007 5:46 PM:
" So tell me again what experience that Russert and Matthews and Stephy had in broadcasting prior to being in broadcasting??? None. Rush has been on the air doing his thing since the mid 80s. At what point is he qualified to do what he does? You can judge their success anyway you want but from the conservative or my point of view, he is more objective than any of these guys because he lays out his biases on the table. He does the same thing they do except you disagree with him. By the way, when do you think ABC, CBS, NBC will offer Karl Rove a job??? BTW, Mike Wallace is a democrat and Larry King is the biggest lightweight of all time. I'm not impressed by your pillars in broadcasting though I respect your opinion. "
to kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 20, 2007 3:25 PM:
" Olberman is eloquently right virtually all the time; jon stewart is brilliant, funny and always right; colbert is a genius at mocking conservatives where they need it most. "
kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 20, 2007 3:04 AM:
" To my 9:38pm responder: There is no pleasing you at all. Your poisonous garbage is stinking up the place. Isn't there a toxic dump for you to go play in or a war you can go fight overseas for Georgey boy? You apparently lack common courtesy or can't handle someone disagreeing with you. I have no intention on leaving the blogs so just the conservatives can speak. This isn't your little chat room to speak your tiny hostile mind. I'll continue to speak my mind and use my experiences for those who want to listen freely and openly. I will speak out on issues that should concern us all even if you can't understand them from another perspective. Who needs to be an expert, you definitely aren't. You don't need to listen any further and therefore you are excused. "
kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 20, 2007 2:32 AM:
" Also to my 4:38pm responder: Matthews and Russert have news experience while Olberman was a former sports anchor with ESPN brought over to the network for his personality. Concerning Stephanopoulus, George was an insider under Clinton which helped get a job as a consultant before landing the ABC gig. The problem is that Rush is no reporter and has a tendency to twist whatever someone else does write or say to meet his criteria. Truth doesn't matter; he hopes it will entertain and convince you of his way of thinking. Getting my news from him would be like some people who rely on Jon Stewart or Steve Colbert for theirs. While funny at times, twisting news to suit ones purpose results in yellow journalism. None of the those named are worthy to be compared with someone like Larry King or Mike Wallace. "
kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 20, 2007 1:58 AM:
" To my 4:38pm responder: Concerning the wiretapping, any Democrat voting FOR that bill is as dumb as can be. This or any other president should not have such powers, but people like Chris Mueller thinks this is great. I don't think so, because private conversations are the staple of democracy. The freedom of speech leds to the freedom of assembly permitting the freedom of religion. Once infringed upon, these freedoms like all others wane or die in the wind. The war on terror should not be conducted in the manner that permits the government to exceed its grounded authority from the governed. But as long as fools fear for their safety, they give up their rights to be free. "
Michael Welch: Jenna's Fiance Enlists!!!!! (Believe That?)... wrote on Aug 18, 2007 1:15 PM:
" The United States wanted a dictator in Iraq that it could control. The objective was that some pliant-minded Iraqi general oust Saddam because SH would not play OPEC ball re: controlling oil production. The US liked SH during the '80s when Rummy with his repulsive skull-smile warmly clasped SH's hand and told him how much Reagan admired him -- AND his usefulness for our purposes in his war with Iran, Iran which sans shah would no longer 'love US.' The reason for troops in Iraq is to 'secure' that oil for OUR purposes -- our CORPORATE purposes of course. We have a prez and veep who are messengers and minions of 'Big Oil' and so Rove (merely their 'gamer') was financed to steal TWO elections and so the blood of the poor (Will Jenna's new love 'join up'? When Cheney flies!) is 'traded' today for oil... "
George's war? wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:49 PM:
" You blame Bush for everything except the civil war, I take that back, some still demand reparations and blame Bush for blocking them. The truth is that nobody knows what evil Saddam had planned for US, because George decided NO MORE SURPRISES. It is easy to armchair Monday morning quarterback, now that we are in there. BUT, Saddam broke the treaty countless times, Saddam brutally murdered our soldiers and HIS OWN, his billions in oil buys any kind of weapon you want and he was stunned that the UN kicked him out of Kuwait and LET HIM STAY IN POWER. Saddam did NOT sit back idly and play by our rules. THANK GOD George was there to do something because Saddam may have destroyed OUR WORLD as we know it. "
To Kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:38 PM:
" GET OVER YOURSELF! All your comments start with the word "I". We could NOT care less about you except for the poison rhetoric that you spew is FALSE. You are ignorant of past world history and are certainly NO EXPERT on anything or you would not be in LaCrosse! "
To: kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:38 PM:
" Rush is an entertainer. I don't disagree. But how is that different from Matthews, Russert, Stephanopoulos, and Olberman? Besides most have worked for Dems? All media is entertainment. Besides, no one believes Rush is balanced. He's pretty blatant about that. He is a Conservative and those that like him typically have the same views. Rush is able to articulate into words what they feel. Now I know that freaks you out that there are 20 million people in this country that agree with Rush. Stop worrying. Libs have a virtual monopoly on the media. Most people will never find out how crazy your side is. BTW, how do feel about the Dem Congress passing warrantless wiretaps when an US citizen is on the phone overseas with a suspected terrorist? Is it still unconstitutional? "
kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 17, 2007 1:29 PM:
" To my responder @9:59am: I do understand Rush apparently better than you do. It is because certain people believe what he says as some gospel truth that his ignorance is spewed by others like you. I don't need my daily fix of Moore and Fonda like so many Rush heads do. Rush's attack all liberals, save the conservatives at all costs shows his lack of balance of perspectives. But if that is what you want to believe instead facing the fact that he is an entertainer first and newsworthy second, then you cannot understand those different than yourself. Rush defenders have this problem. I don't have to defend the liberals, but you have troubles going outside your Rush box. No wonder this country is in such a mess. "
Re: kamikazefaase 2:13 and 2:19 am post wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:59 AM:
" Dude, you live in a parallel universe. Don't let the facts get in the way of your arguments. And you many not ask Fonda or Moore for their opinion but for all we know you are actually Moore or Fonda by the way you talk. Another thing, get over your obsession with Rush. If you listen to him, he really can't make you a Republican so don't be so afraid. You libs will never understand his popularity or his reverence given to him by his audience because you overestimate Rush and you underestimate his audience. Just be content that you have every other TV channel (besides Fox news with its 2.5 million viewers/night) and major newspaper in the country to disseminate your liberal propaganda. "
To MOST POLARIZING PEOPLE wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:11 AM:
" Here's my list:The Republican Party. "
To Preach wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:10 AM:
" "We" didn't start the Iraq war, George W did.There will be terrorists until the end of time. How long do you want to send our men and women in to Bush's bloody quagmire?Until we win? Until we win what? "
To 10:39 pm poster wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:05 AM:
" STILL infatuated with Clinton's zipper, aren't you.You dirty old Republicans just can't help yourself.Rove is one of the last Rat's to jump ship. Just two more to go...Dead Eye Dick Cheney and Kindasleazy Rice.Oh, I forgot, Gonzales.After he goes, Bush's last line of defense is gone.And Bush knows it... "
Actually.... wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:02 AM:
" the most polarizing are the penguins. "
Rick harsch: Hyperborean wrote on Aug 17, 2007 3:31 AM:
" It sure is cold up here. I have been called a polarizer, which makes me pleased that someone thinks what I say matters. This has been an entertaining blog: I imagine Romans blogging about Caligula. And congratulations to Mr. Reber for demonstrating yet again that satire, irony et al. are alive in a small ghetto in La Crosse. "
kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 17, 2007 2:29 AM:
" To "Most Polarizing People": I noticed you only attacked the so-called "liberal" side of your equation. These people may tick you off because they don't believe what you believe. However, you failed to mention the most polarizing figure in America today: Rush Limbaugh. I have read his first two books in trying to understand the man. His backward thinking has definitely help divide America. What is so funny is that he is not any kind of reporter. He interprets the news his way and he does it for entertainment purposes. Yet, there are fools within America that cannot think outside his manipulating box. He doesn't believe in equal rights, only his rights. His drug addiction and the McNabb statement are perfect examples of such. If you cannot see this, then I do sympathize for you. While I don't agree with everything those you mention say, I look outside the box. "
kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 17, 2007 2:13 AM:
" To those responding to my August 15 @ 1:45pm post: First, I don't ask for Moore's or Fonda's opinions so your comment makes no sense. I was proven right concerning this Iraq mess. I don't support this invasion and continued occupation as I have said right from the beginning. If America did anything right, it would arrest both Bush and Cheney for crimes against humanity and have them tried before the World Court. But Americans have no guts to impeach these criminals in the first place. They should be tried first for lying before Congress which led to the Iraq War mess. The second charge should involve the misuse of wiretapping of citizens without following FISA procedures because this openly violates the Constitution. There is a time to go to war and Bush's preemptive strikes proves his failures in both diplomacy and ability to conduct a war and its occupation. "
MOST POLARIZING PEOPLE wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:39 PM:
" Fonda, Mike Moore, Rosey, Ward Churchill, Chavez, Castro, Pelosi, Murtha, Kerry, Gore, Kennedy, Clintons ( except if you are a hot intern), Jesse Jackson, Al Sharp-tongue to name a few that are MUCH more polarizing than Rove. "
PREACH TO THEM NOT US wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:33 PM:
" Please think for yourself and realize that many people opposed world war 1 and 2 during the time but time judges history. Appeasement NEVER worked and even peace loving US citizens were forced to defend themselves. WE NEVER STARTED ANY WAR AND WE TRY TO AVOID WAR AT ANY COST. What kind of arrogance you have to think that the world will be at peace because YOU say so. TELL IT TO THE TERRORISTS TRYING TO KILL US. "
TO: Michael Welch: Me An "Karlo" (Trib Is More "Jimmy Carter")... wrote on Aug 16, 2007 4:34 PM:
" Michael Welch claims the Tribune is all about moderation, my response is that Rush Limbaugh and Karl Rove are really independents. "
Michael Welch: Me An "Karlo" (Trib Is More "Jimmy Carter")... wrote on Aug 16, 2007 12:22 PM:
" Anyone with a strong opinion becomes 'polarizing'; frankly I hardly object to Rove's 'polarizing' effect because at least he knows what he wants. The Trib by the way wants us all 'to just get along' which is why it constantly preaches not uh 'communism' (puh-leeze! -- someone's brain is 'fevered' indeed!) but a nicey-nice 'moderation' -- dental care for the poor and balanced budgets for the rich and it sees no conflict. 'See no, hear no, speak no' the Trib tries but it would be totally irrelevant without SOME real opinions. I polarize because a 'left' view IS needed here -- the Trib obviously isn't capable of it -- and as far as I'm concerned 'Karl' can post too: I'll gladly take him on... "
Re: Re; To: kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:45 PM: wrote on Aug 16, 2007 11:30 AM:
" Welcome to our world when we read your posts. "
To 1 last time wrote on Aug 16, 2007 7:07 AM:
" I don't agree with your statement at all. Republicans want war, they always do.Bush lied us into war and America will never forgive him for it.You should take notice of your own last statement and follow your own advice. "
may I repeat wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:43 PM:
" No one is more POLARIZING than Dingel, Rangle,Fonda,Mike Moore,Jesse Jackson,Sharpton,Murtha,Pelosi,Feingold, Feinstein,Edwards,Kerry, Clintons, Kennedys or Al Gore. Limousine Liberals with more money than sense and lots of broken promises. "
IRAQ THREAT? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:36 PM:
" Saddam did not think the flabby soft US would rise to the occasion and kick him out of Kuwait when he invaded. You should whine about Saddam creating the LARGEST man-made pollution in history when he torched ALL the oilwells and turned the oil spigots on into the water, even if you don't care about all those he murdered,raped and terrorized. Saddam was defeated by an enemy that let him live! Saddam signed his name on some paper, he was still able to keep his iron grip on the terrifed Iraqis. He lost a battle but because he did not lose the war or his power, he broke the treaty immediately, gassed the curds with chemicals and plotted and supported ANYONE and EVERYONE that planned to harm us because the war with US did NOT END with some silly signed treaty! Think for yourself. "
1 last time wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:19 PM:
" NO ONE WANTS WAR. War has been going on since Cain and Abel. TERRORISTS and SADDAM wanted to kill US since 1948. PLEASE PREACH PEACE TO THEM NOT US. "
To billingb wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:02 PM:
" Yup, Rove is so smart the Republicant's didn't win congress back in the last election.Rove says he wants to spend more time with his family, what a joke.He's getting ready to fight his upcoming legal battles.He doesn't really want to spend more time with his second wife. "
To 8:56 pm poster wrote on Aug 15, 2007 9:34 PM:
" And your comments are precisely why our country is divided and will remain so for a long time.I don't support Bush for ANY reason and it's because he's made A LOT of mistakes.Bush lied us into war and America will never forgive him for it. "
To 4:20 pm poster wrote on Aug 15, 2007 9:11 PM:
" Oh it makes a lot of sense all right. Perhaps you should just read it again,slower... "
billingb wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:56 PM:
" So the Iraq war and the war on terrorism is real and Bush and Rove have taken a stand. The dems are po'd because Rove outsmarted the self-proclaimed smart dems so many times they cannot believe it. I do not support Bush on all fronts because I think he has made some mistakes. If you would like more enlightenment regarding the dems and their stand on terrorism please go to youtube.com and find what they when then were trying to get elected in 2000. (The Al Gore speach will embarrass his supporters) Remember, with Democrats it doesn't matter what they said or did yesterday, it only matters what they are saying now. That is why they do appeal to the dummies among us. "
TO: re: to all you haters wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:15 PM:
" You could not be more incorrect! Statistics illustrated clearly the past few elections that there is no other County that mirrors Dane County in voting, period! You are just plain wrong. "
About Eileen Wright wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:53 PM:
" For those of you so bent out of shape over Eileen Wright's post, some liberal was trying to be real clever and creative. Just sound out the name, I lean right. Eileen Wright is one of your own. "
Re; To: kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:45 PM: wrote on Aug 15, 2007 4:20 PM:
" Your posting makes no sense. "
RE; Duh. 12:03PM wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:46 PM: wrote on Aug 15, 2007 4:18 PM:
" Your wrong, they just have been able to cover for each other. They all deserve to be in prision, and bush should be charged and tried for treason. "
Re; Eileen Wright wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:27 PM:
" I thought I had food poisoning, but the cause of my throwin gup was just the result of reading your posting. "
Re; YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:25 PM:
" The democrats were dumb, they voted to support bush, based on the lies bush, cheney, rumsfield and rove created. Dumb democrats, how dare they believe what the president says. "
To:1:31pm wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:18 PM:
" Thank you for clarifying your position. i am glad to see you don't support the Liberal Socialist agenda. "
Like I stated wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:17 PM:
" There are more people working for the government than the manufacturing sector in this country. To many post on here! "
re: to all you haters wrote on Aug 15, 2007 3:13 PM:
" Other than La Crosee this is not a liberal area of the state. Most of the counties were red during the last election. Also, if the health care system is so top notch why do the liberals want to overhaul it?
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What a bunch of crap wrote on Aug 15, 2007 2:47 PM:
" As you sit and ignore that the current elected WI governor leads us down the road of ruin. You guys are an embarrassment. As the cronyism, influence peddlers, etc do well all around us. Two thing- Are you feeling your City 'economic stimulus' yet? When are you going to publish alternative views on all important issues? Your paper acts and behaves like a blocking running back running interference! "
To: Nixon won fair and square??? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:51 PM:
" Sure Nixon played rough but he didn't go through cemetaries taking names off the headstones nor did he have the boys in Chicago coming up with just enough votes to pull it off. Everyone knows that all the vote manipulation is done in the urban centers where the deceased still vote and neighbors who have long since moved away still come back to vote again. I think we all know which party runs the largest cities in our country. "
To 1:19PM wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:49 PM:
" All he needs are the brightest 20%. And, it appears he's got more than that. No problems for him. "
Duh. 12:03PM wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:46 PM:
" They're all off scot free anyway. They did nothing illegal! "
To: kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:45 PM:
" Then what did Michael Moore and Jane Fonday say? "
To: To All The Haters....... wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:41 PM:
" So when Republicans controlled the White House and the Congress, we were able to tell all you haters that you live in a conservative country and if you don't like it to move to Venezuala or France like some of you promised you would? "
To 11:06AM wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:35 PM:
" U.S. attorneys work for us. Not sure what could possibly be illegal about them being fired. Clinton's first move as President was to fire dozens of them. Please find another new and biased way of attacking the Presidency. Thanks. "
To 11:04am wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:32 PM:
" IF you are correct about the world's feelings regarding our great nation, it will all blow over. We will still be the ONLY superpower. We will still SUPPORT the rest of the world through our system of commerce, government and economy. We will still be the FORCE the world looks to for leadership in times of war AND peace. This is the greatest country in the history of the world, and it will stay that way! The Dems want it to die, but we WILL NOT allow that to happen. "
Re: Eileen Wright wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:31 PM:
" Actually I was afraid that she might be serious and actually believe that vomit she spewed about Rove being a great patriot, etc. I just thought I'd give her the benefit of the doubt and assumed that she must be satirizing Rove, after all he is "an honorable man." No, Rove didn't make me pick which side I am on in the culture wars -- I've always known that I'm on the side of truthfulness, goodness, civility, generosity, fair play, honesty and the protection of our Constitution and civil liberties. Did I mention truthfulness? So, which side is Rove and his supporters on? "
To 8:49 AM wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:27 PM:
" Yes, I hope you're right. Either Romney or F. Thompson would be outstanding leaders. One or the other before Bill gets his third term. Go Rove! Keep on keepin' on. "
Rove supporters are a minority wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:19 PM:
" Just look at today's poll. "
Canceling my subscription wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:18 PM:
" La Crosse Tribune showing its true color again ... Communist Red. Not shocked at all by this opinion hit piece. What ever happened to the day where reporters and news organizations just reported news and the facts objectively without trying to influence the public with their socialist political agenda? Well comrades you can consider yourselves losing yet another subscriber to your La Crosse Tribune, or should we call it Pravda? "
Nixon won fair and square??? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:17 PM:
" Some of you people need a history lesson! "
Angry Ernie wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:05 PM:
" Now I'm really mad. We've got too much freedom in this country. People are allowed to criticize our brave president and vice president with all sorts of slanderous, filthy accusations. And now, our beloved Krusty is getting it from the sick mind of the liberals. This free speech thing is overrated. Time for a little euthanasia. Trust the president-that's what I say. Who needs free speech anyway? "
To:Michael wrote on Aug 15, 2007 12:59 PM:
" But you feel women shoul have the right to kill their babies, so how can we really take what you say seriously? "
To:12:24 pm wrote on Aug 15, 2007 12:56 PM:
" And Harsch. And Bugs.
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Clinton fiddled while global warming burned wrote on Aug 15, 2007 12:33 PM:
" Many posters need a reality check. They act like Bush caused: Saddam to invade Kuwait, bridge to collapse, illegal immigration, deficit spending,health care cost, Katrina, 9/11, etc etc etc. Clinton never did a thing to prevent any of these problems that Bush inherited. Clinton was too busy harassing women, issuing pardons to crooks for payoffs, selling our missle technology to Chinese for campaign contributions AND LYING UNDER OATH with the inept incompetent Janet Reno in charge. If the US was imperialistic like some Johnny Jihad writers believe, WE would own Germany, Japan, Philippines, France, Africa and all the countries that OUR soldiers died to free INSTEAD of the other way around! "
Polarizing? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 12:24 PM:
" Here is a list of people I think are MORE polarizing than Rove. Dingel, Rangel, Sharpton,Jackson, Janet Reno, Pelosi, Feinstein,Feingold,Mial,Smalling,DeNure,Welch, Murtha,Clintons, Obama, Fonda, Moore and Sheehan. "
Nice to see wrote on Aug 15, 2007 12:16 PM:
" Krusty the clown is still making a great fool of himself along with the rest of the neocon warhawks. Give it up clownie! "
To All The Haters....... wrote on Aug 15, 2007 12:05 PM:
" When will you 'haters' out there wake up and realize that you live in a progressive, dare I say 'liberal' region of the United States. Top notch public education: liberal. Organic farming: liberal. World class healthcare: liberal. Low crime in the inner-city: liberal. Affordable public higher education: liberal. Alternative sentencing for non-violent offenders: liberal........If you don't like what the Tribune is saying, which is a reflection of the community, I would strongly recommend moving to a conservative white suburb of Milwaukee--YOU WOULD BE MUCH HAPPIER THERE, AND SO WOULD WE! "
Interesting Thought... wrote on Aug 15, 2007 12:03 PM:
" I read a blog this morning stating this...Following Rove's farewell speech on the White House lawn, Bush made the comment "I'll be down that road in bit." Step 1: Bush pardons Rove, Gonzales, Cheney and Miers. Step 2: Bush resigns. Step 3: Cheney pardons Bush. Everyone off scott free. Bingo. "
kamikazefaase wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:56 AM:
" With Karl Rove's help, he proved that even a drunken druggie like Bush can become President if you mess the system up in your favor. If Bush had lost Florida (like he actually did) in 2000, Rove would never have been in the press in the first place. We would not be in the mess we are in either. He was part of the big lie that Bush's team keeps fools believing...uniter not divider, compassionate conservative, etc. As far as voting for the Iraq authorization, Democrats voted based on the unknowingly manipulated intelligence at the time. Once known it was too late to change course. The only difference was even I could see this Bush team was only too eager to rush off to war and certain politicans didn't. I spoke out early and often but fools never listen to reason, they rush in and can't find their way out. "
Re:Eileen Wright wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:35 AM:
" I don't believe she was being sarcastic at all. Because someones idea is so diametrically opposed to The LaCrosse Manifesto, people can't comprehend that the idea in question may actually be true. Like another poster pointed out: the Liberals started the culture war. Karl Rove just made you choose which side you are on. "
Angry Ernie wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:29 AM:
" That's tellin' em, Krusty. You've got to post more. "
Cheney Determined to Strike in America wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:27 AM:
" Karl's expendable. Bush won't need his political expertise because politics will be over when Cheney engineers another 9/11 and blames it on Iran. Then martial law, the re-instatement of the draft, the rounding up of dissidents, and the end of the Constitution. "
Michael Welch: "Brain" Fever... wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:19 AM:
" Rove is still 'Bush's brain' as Nancy Pelosi quite aptly observed; he just hasn't now an office in the west wing and therefore is not a direct embarrassment -- albeit in an administration beyond any seeming comprehension of embarrassment. Rove is politically adept because he cares not a whit for 'facts'; he is a consummate public relations artist; it's only that the four+ years of unmitigated failures in Iraq alas could not be spun. But there MUST be those who voted for W (twice even!) who regret that now yet it's too late by far. This administration we must endure for 17 more months! (Holy cow! as the late Rizzuto would say) -- and therefore the war for as longer and probably longer... "
Good Ol' Turd Blossom wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:06 AM:
" If any of you want a real inside look at the dirty rat that Karl Rove is, read "Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential." He's been rigging elections and looking out for his own interests only since the early 70's. And if you still don't believe...just watch over the coming months as Rove's "US Attorney Firing Scandal" is revealed. "
To Eileen: wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:05 AM:
" You have a strange sense of humor... "
To: A Thankful American wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:04 AM:
" What is your point?! MILLIONS of people have been affected (homeless, unemployed, injured, killed... the list goes on and on) by Rove's illegal, corrupt, evil, and self-serving behavior. The majority of Republicans feel the same way the Democrats-- and most of the rest of the world-- do. This country is in the biggest mess of its 231-year history because of Bush's stupidity on so many levels; putting Rove in charge is only one example. You need a serious reality check. "
Wow! wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:57 AM:
" The Tribune threw away all pretense of fairness that time. They are leaning so far left they are horizontal. Of course all the honest, well-meaning democrats who only use words like "brain dead" and "loser" and declare that the war is lost are totally innocent, and what they say could not possibly divide anyone, right? In writing this piece, the tribune shows us exactly where they stand. "
Krusty wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:47 AM:
" The Tribune should change its name to reflect its true colors. I'm thinking of something along the lines of "The Lacrosse Manifesto", "The People's Paper of Lacrosse", "Lacrosse Socialist Tribune" or maybe "hippies are us" "
Editorial Board should think through what it writes.... wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:44 AM:
" "If 51 percent of Americans are all that matters in the political equation, what incentive is there to seek a middle ground?" Since many Americans don't vote, who knows if a candidate gets 51% of all American anyway? On the other hand, Bill Clinton never even got 51% of those that actually voted.
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Scary wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:42 AM:
" As one commentator pointed out, it must be that Dick Cheney must have something so evil and odious up his sleeve that not even Karl Rove is willing to stick around to see Cheney make his next move. Watch out on September 1! Let's see, when did Germany invade Poland...September 2... "
Eileen, Eileen wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:40 AM:
" Please, please, get back on your medications. "
Nixon and Reagan really started the negative tone in politics not Rove wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:40 AM:
" You see they had the audacity to actually win the Presidency fair and square and of course the libs and the media couldn't handle that. In Nixon's case, he actually won the Presidency twice not counting his re-election. Ever since Nixon won, the media and the left have tried to destroy every Republican President any way they can. Now you have a man who helped run 2 successful Presidential campaigns and is villified for his success. Maybe if he had been more like Jimmy Carter (a perpetual loser), the media would like him more. "
Eileen Wright wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:39 AM:
" must certainly be the all-time grand master of satire! Well done! This was really good for a good, long belly laugh! Hahhahahahahahahahah...geez, I can't stop laughing! Then again, I think what an evil person Karl Rove truly is and I want to cry for our country. How very sad it must be for Karl Rove that Ms. Wright could write these words but know that none of it is true. What a sad legacy for Rove and America!
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To the Tribune wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:35 AM:
" Does anyone not believe that the mainstream press including the LaCrosse Tribune are in the tank for the Dems????? "
Culture War wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:32 AM:
" The liberals started the culture war; Karl Rove just made you pick which side you were on. "
And MoveOn.org is what? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:16 AM:
" Good grief, Trib staff? Whose kool-aid are you drinking? Just for kicks and grins, take a look at MoveOn.org and see what you come up with for an editorial! "
divide and conquer wrote on Aug 15, 2007 9:04 AM:
" divide and conquer the American citizen. This is the best way to install a dictatorship "
To 6:34 post wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:49 AM:
" While I agree with what you wrote, I just want to point out that it was the late (and great) Anne Richards who said, "Poor George." I do almost feel sorry for Bush...wait! I'm over it! Does anyone else think there's a connection between Mitt Romney winning the Iowa Straw Poll and Rove slipping off behind the scenes? I wouldn't write him off. He's off attaching new puppet strings to one of the candidates. I'm thinking Fred Thompson. Any other ideas? "
Eileen Wright wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:47 AM:
" Karl Rove is an outstanding American patriot, filled with the spirit of magnanimity and love toward all humankind. His integrity is exemplary, his intelligence is superb, and his methods are irreproachable. Later generations will gaze upon his marbled likeness enshrined in our nation's capital, and say to themselves, "Fortunate were they to have lived in a time when such a spirit walked the earth." "
Heather wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:33 AM:
" My lord people, if you think this is just a matter of liberals and republicans you're way wrong. Karl Rove, although a very intelligent man, is just evil. He's divided this country beyond repair, and yet some of you are too stupid to see his antics and you just continually buy into the crap that he created for the Bush administration. Wake up. He's richer now, and jumping ship now that he's under investigation. A little suspicious, huh? "
A little late, aren't you? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:11 AM:
" All of this was obvious six years ago. Where has the Tribune been? This should have been written six or seven years ago. Instead the Trib, like most papers, ignored the truth and became a cheerleader for Bush and his "reich." Sorry, Trib. Too little, way, way too late! "
The greatest thing wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:59 AM:
" about this is,he will help the campaign of the next Replubican elect.So when he beats the Dems again the libs will really be crying.Rove your the best.Keep up the great work,so newspapers like this can show there true liberal colors and struggle with declining subscribtions! "
Rick wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:57 AM:
" When you run a country organization oR business on ARROGANCE, IGNORANCE, GROSS STUFPIDTY, AND TUNNEL VISION,, THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE IN AMERICA TODAY TKS TO THIS EVIL MAN. "
Perry Mason wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:50 AM:
" It's interesting to note that the architect of the Pre-Emptive Doctrine mentioned in the editorial-the person who wrote it-was Phillip Zelikow, who later became the chief executive officer of the 9/11 Commission. Zelikow set the agenda for the commission; he decided what would be investigated and what wouldn't. The scenario then is that Bush used 9/11 to invade Iraq; Zelikow provided the rationale for the invasion, and then headed up the investigation of the tragedy, which 36% of Americans believe Bush was complicit in, either allowing it to happen on purpose or making it happen on purpose. (Scripps/Ohio University 2006 poll) I'd like to have Mr. Zelikow over to the house for a typical Mason cookout. "
Angry Ernie wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:35 AM:
" I now understand why Fidel Castro hasn't been seen in public lately. The Tribune hired him to write editorials. "
Rove wrote on Aug 15, 2007 7:28 AM:
" The biggest rat of all is jumping from the Bush sinking ship... "
Of Course wrote on Aug 15, 2007 6:59 AM:
" the bias is showing. Have you actually followed Rove's career? He invented the phrase "uniter not a divider" then did exactly the opposite. Our national problems are much deeper than just the war in Iraq, and Rove has lead the charge. "
Clyde wrote on Aug 15, 2007 6:55 AM:
" When Dick Morris engineered Pres. Clinton's trianglation strategy of deception, Morris was heralded as a genius. (Dick Morris has since become a conservative and regrets his association with the former) Karl Rove simply fashioned the electorate of Texas and later America to find better reasons to vote for GW Bush rather than his opponents. Dick Morris helped liberals defeat conseratives and he is a genius. Karl Rove helped defeat liberals so he is the devil. It is no more complicated than liberals are never supposed to lose and when they do it is never their fault they are victims of dirty tricks. "
Bias? wrote on Aug 15, 2007 6:43 AM:
" Those liberals you rail against voted for the war based on lies contrived by this admisistration. Too many people that did vote now state openly that if they had the information then that they have now, they would NOT have voted in favor of the war. Contrast that with members of Team Bush (Cheney in particular) who has stated he would do again what they did then- of course admitting that it was a mistake undermines the whole point of destroying Iraq in order to save it. We continue to hear shifting excuses WHY it was "necessary" in the first place. With Rove gone it will be interesting to see how helpless Bush is with only Cheney left to tell him what to do. As his mother said, "Poor George!". "
Political Positions wrote on Aug 15, 2007 6:39 AM:
" \"My politics are middle ground; those who disagree with me are the crazies who are ruining the world.\" That closed-minded opinion which the La Crosse Tribune editors seem to share is the real danger. The so called \"Rove-style politics\" have been around far longer that Rove. "
A Thankful American wrote on Aug 15, 2007 6:33 AM:
" You accuse Rove of negative attacks? Perhaps you missed the non-stop personal attacks by Democrats on President Bush over the last 6.5 years. For example: Joe Biden called the President "brain-dead". Harry Reid called the President a "loser". Your agenda is showing. "
Core Support wrote on Aug 15, 2007 6:29 AM:
" \"as if general elections were primary elections, in which the core supporters, those who were the most conservative, were the only citizens who mattered.\" Rove is so wrong. Only the most liberal citizens matter according to the Tribune. "
Editor Bias wrote on Aug 15, 2007 6:16 AM:
" We already knew the Tribune's editors are biased, but WOW! The editors hate Rove and are now trying to blame him for partisan politics. This article shows no historical perspective and the Tribune's editorial board should strive to broaden its political diversity. "
To: Tribune Editorial Board wrote on Aug 15, 2007 5:51 AM:
" Duh, politics, is by its very nature, polarizing. You take a side and you defend it. If it wasn't "polarizing" it wouldn't be politics. Come on guys...you can't be that ignorant, narrow-minded and/or just plain stupid? "
Rove wrote on Aug 15, 2007 5:47 AM:
" Is a a Chicken-Hawk Responsible for the Civil War/US occupation without end in Iraq "
YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:16 AM:
" According to you know it alls, Rove is responsible for the war. Forget all the liberals that voted for the war. Forget about the Clinton's and Kerry and all the others that not only said the cruel tyrant had weapons of mass destruction BUT VOTED TO SEND THE TROOPS. NOW its all Rove's fault? "
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