tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post4648495399438302551..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: The most important thing I will EVER ask of youBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69036484556458698092016-11-11T11:43:02.449-08:002016-11-11T11:43:02.449-08:00WHY didn't anyone listen to you?!!!WHY didn't anyone listen to you?!!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492158155689359194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-87059079993037505672016-11-10T03:08:09.852-08:002016-11-10T03:08:09.852-08:00Protocol or no, illegal or not, people will not st...Protocol or no, illegal or not, people will not stand around and allow POTUS to start a nuclear war. THAT is not the danger we face with this childish, offensive, greedy, morally blind, egomaniacal racist. The danger is having in that lofty position, a man so determined to win the election and so morally bankrupt, he would not even repudiate DAVID DUKE! (For fear of losing a vote, I presume, or worse, because he secretly admired him). He lied and said he didn't know anything about David Duke. <br /><br />But I will sleep just fine, knowing I will wake up to denounce him and fight another day!Diane Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-52818044064536500022016-11-09T11:27:06.881-08:002016-11-09T11:27:06.881-08:00Diane D said:
"Forgive me but I did not ay t...Diane D said:<br /><br />"Forgive me but I did not ay the Sec. of Defense could veto the order. I said he (as a sane person) would refuse to relay the order. If the Cabinet quickly declares the President insane, he can't fire the Sec of Defense. Trump will not be allowed to destroy the world. "<br /><br />And forgive me, but you simply do not understand how the system is wired together. The SecDef does not relay the order. He has the authority to send a corroboration signal *in parallel* but absence of that signal does not prevent launch. See:<br /><br />http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/06/2016-donald-trump-nuclear-weapons-missiles-nukes-button-launch-foreign-policy-213955<br /><br />Trust me on this, I lived in the system for a long time, that article is bang on. There are no checks or balances, none. If POTUS decides to launch for good reason, mistaken reason, or no reason or all, the birds fly. Sleep tight.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-38682361341619566172016-11-09T11:21:33.990-08:002016-11-09T11:21:33.990-08:00I seriously think we'll end up in a depression...I seriously think we'll end up in a depression that will make the one from the 1930s seem like a Busby Berkeley musical. The only thought that occurs to me is that they elected a modern-day mobster who's only in it for himself and his buddies and to hell with anyone else, who believes that the constitution's only use is as toilet paper. I truly fear that this is the beginning of the end of the USA. Never thought I'd see the day when we'd elect Biff Tannen to the White House.<br /><br />From Wikipedia: Biff is a towering, violent and selfish bully who obtains what he wants by intimidating others into doing his work for him, or by cheating. He and his family members have a tendency to misuse idioms in a way that makes them appear stupid and pathetic despite their intention to insult or scare. In October 2015, when attention toward Back to the Future Part II increased, numerous commentators noted the similarities between the older version of Biff Tannen seen in that film and presidential candidate Donald Trump. When this was brought to Gale's attention in an interview, Gale stated that this was intentional and that he had based those elements of Tannen's personality on Trump, who was already well known in the late 1980s for his work in real estate.YEKIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921751875397071034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64811008844681060492016-11-09T11:21:04.116-08:002016-11-09T11:21:04.116-08:00I cannot believe that the American people could ha...I cannot believe that the American people could have been so stupid to elect this grifter, shuckster, con-artist, reality TV host, modern-day fascist, any other pejorative comment you can think of as president. As I told people before Bush the Lesser was "appointed", check into how he was as governor of the state and his past. I said we'll be at war within a year and a half and gas prices will skyrocket. And look what happened. I looked at the orange Oompa Loompa's past and all I saw was a greedy pig, not paying business' he hired to decorate, build, supply stuff to his hotels, motels, casinos, etc. Borrowing people's money, then filing for bankruptcies and stiffing them while walking away saying "tough luck". The thousands of lawsuits that have been filed against him by people he stiffed. I can see other countries now calling in their loans and watch him try to file bankruptcy for the USA or telling them to go screw themselves. I wouldn't be surprised if some of our allies are now re-targeting their nuclear weapons at us. And especially egregious.....not paying taxes for 20+ years while I watched my income spiral downward since 2008 and my taxes increase.<br />YEKIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921751875397071034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29267857173384379762016-11-09T11:20:24.079-08:002016-11-09T11:20:24.079-08:00For the first time in my life, I am terrified of w...For the first time in my life, I am terrified of what has become of this country. I have been dealing with the public over the years in a variety of business'. The ignorance level of people I meet has risen to astounding levels, I have people I went to high school with [40+ years ago] that are proud of the fact that they haven't read a book since they graduated, that won't vote for library levies because they have never set foot in a library so "why should I waste my tax dollars on them?" and have children that basically never cracked a book in high school also and cheated off friends papers. Kids I have hired to work for me have gotten progressively stupider to the fact that they can't even give change correctly when someone buys something for 46 cents and the customer hands them a dollar. I deal with school administrators who will pass little Johnny and Sally on to the next level even though they can't spell, read or do arithmetic but are handed their diploma and their excuse is "Well, we have to go to the citizens for our funding so we don't want to piss them off by flunking their kids." I have African-American nieces and nephews [Brother married an African-American] who I am now terrified for because some crazy somewhere will think "I can get away with killing black people now cause Trump will protect me!" He's lucky, since she's from Canada and still has family there they may uproot and flee to that country. I checked and checked hard into moving to Canada but since I am not healthy [one of their requirements is you can't have major illness'] it' a no go for me unless I can get them to sponsor me. If the ACA is gutted, I might as well shoot myself. Due to family medical history I could never get insured before Obamacare; the cheapest insurance I could find before that....the health insurance company wanted $5,000 a month, $3,000 more a month than I made. With Obamacare, I've had a bypass, major back surgery, other surgeries and I more then likely wouldn't be writing this now because I would be dead. I have gay friends that are scared shitless that they'll now be targeted for retribution and actually believe that they'll be rounded up and either killed or imprisoned for being gay. <br />YEKIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921751875397071034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11193524899921340612016-11-09T07:49:51.451-08:002016-11-09T07:49:51.451-08:00Around eight years ago we elected a black man Bara...Around eight years ago we elected a black man Barack Obama as President. I watched as conservatives reacted with fear and hated. Oh, how we all laughed at the morons who ran out to buy guns because Obama was going to take their guns away. I would like to see my side act with more patience and thoughtfulness. There is so much unknown right now. How will the establishment react to Trump? What kind of relationship will Republicans who wouldn't vote for him have with Trump? The last guy elected to break up Washington and return the government to the people was Jimmy Carter (remember how that worked out). Lets see first what happens before we overreact. Besides the wall will close the US/Mexico border, there is always time to head for Canada.michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812924049258701715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-52947799932435530102016-11-09T05:33:38.648-08:002016-11-09T05:33:38.648-08:00My favorite quote so far:
2016: Trump will never ...My favorite quote so far:<br /><br />2016: Trump will never be President.<br /><br />2017: President Trump would never use nuclear weapons.<br /><br />2018: I don't have to do what that ape says!<br />David Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90722064205134850312016-11-09T05:21:56.451-08:002016-11-09T05:21:56.451-08:00You blocked my post yesterday, too, Ken, in which ...You blocked my post yesterday, too, Ken, in which I indicated why I couldn't vote for Clinton. Yes, it's your blog and you can do as you wish. But I said nothing that was untrue or incendiary. <br /><br />In any event, say goodbye to Rosie O'Donnell, Barbra Streisand, Lena Dunham, Chelsea Handler, Barry Diller, Al Sharpton, Cher, George Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg, Miley Cyrus and Amy Schumer as they leave the US before January 20.Orwellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34997580859169936152016-11-09T04:45:07.803-08:002016-11-09T04:45:07.803-08:00Not all the gang at Cheers are moving to Canada to...Not all the gang at Cheers are moving to Canada today.....CRLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-36213258808432806262016-11-09T04:25:01.549-08:002016-11-09T04:25:01.549-08:00Anonymous
Forgive me but I did not ay the Sec. of...Anonymous <br />Forgive me but I did not ay the Sec. of Defense could veto the order. I said he (as a sane person) would refuse to relay the order. If the Cabinet quickly declares the President insane, he can't fire the Sec of Defense. Trump will not be allowed to destroy the world. <br /><br />I am very worried that he will remove many of the safeguards for the poor and protections for the powerless. I am worried about Roe v Wade and the Supreme Court, and undocumented immigrants. But I am not worried about the U.S. starting a nuclear war---that will be North Korea or Iran. Diane D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-76425765622461274852016-11-09T03:35:02.232-08:002016-11-09T03:35:02.232-08:00Two small points,
They had to take away his twitte...Two small points,<br />They had to take away his twitter account- don't you think Trump had to agree to this? Do you think he is a child that is dominated by his campaign team? I think this reflects Trump's seriousness that he was willing to submit to his campaign's advice.<br /><br />Trump in his acceptance speech thanked the Secret Service. You would never hear that from Hillary.MikeNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-10629247121604858432016-11-09T02:44:16.040-08:002016-11-09T02:44:16.040-08:00Barack Obama predicted this race:
You go into the...Barack Obama predicted this race:<br /><br />You go into these small towns in Pennsylvania and, like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing's replaced them. And they fell through the Clinton administration, and the Bush administration, and each successive administration has said that somehow these communities are gonna regenerate and they have not.<br /><br />And it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy toward people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-72368565472893266122016-11-09T02:06:46.364-08:002016-11-09T02:06:46.364-08:00Time to have a good cry. Then let's dry our te...Time to have a good cry. Then let's dry our tears, suck it up, and get to work. If all we do is sit and tweet then the fascists will definitely win. The midterm elections are not that far off. His "mandate" was four tenths of one percent. The battleground is now the states, trench warfare against the gerrymandering and voter suppression that put him in office. If we're not up for that we deserve what will happen next.Earl Boeberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300222007927549893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-72789407846883856662016-11-09T01:32:23.483-08:002016-11-09T01:32:23.483-08:00Diane said:
"President doesn't "pus...Diane said:<br /><br />"President doesn't "push the button" himself. The Secretary of Defense must relay the order---he can refuse, the Cabinet declare POTUS insane, and I won't go into the rest of the process---I think you probably know it. The point is there is a process, and the leadership would not let him start a nuclear war." <br /><br />That is completely incorrect. I lived in this system for years. The SecDef can approve the order, but he cannot veto it. If he refuses to concur under the two-man rule, the President can unilaterally dismiss him ("You're fired!") and the launch order goes through. Sleep better now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-70305948665362502462016-11-09T00:55:05.527-08:002016-11-09T00:55:05.527-08:00I see you blocked my comment though I'm not su...I see you blocked my comment though I'm not sure why but I feel the same way. The Sun will still rise tomorrow and it's on us and not someone in Washington to make our life better. This is a great country full of caring and loving people. Tomorrow will be better than today no matter who you voted for It always has been and will be as long as we are government of the people by the people and for the people. Johnny Hyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487001395875343699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85503606949311166392016-11-08T23:57:23.249-08:002016-11-08T23:57:23.249-08:00So who's up for crowdfunding the building of a...So who's up for crowdfunding the building of a colony on the moon so we can get the hell off this planet?Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-45351676765234115652016-11-08T23:41:09.151-08:002016-11-08T23:41:09.151-08:00Another trump supporter here. I'll stick aroun...Another trump supporter here. I'll stick around though. What's great about this country is that we can all express our opinions. I respect your opinion Ken, and its certainly your right to say it in your blog. <br />Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760229533287495672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-716728497727955342016-11-08T22:29:54.795-08:002016-11-08T22:29:54.795-08:00I love your blog and have been reading it for 8 ye...I love your blog and have been reading it for 8 years. But I am a Trump supporter and do not understand this "scorched earth" primal fear you have. Why we jettison an A-Bomb? He seems like an isolationist to me. And Ken, if you really wanted to inspire your readers to vote for Hillary you should have written this post months ago. Cameronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-91254369520179765022016-11-08T21:52:13.175-08:002016-11-08T21:52:13.175-08:00This election is a disgrace. Trump has dragged ou...This election is a disgrace. Trump has dragged our morals, our hopes, our honor and our flag through the mud. Thank you for speaking out against this great swindler. Sherry Nilesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-76854526812055567812016-11-08T21:46:41.477-08:002016-11-08T21:46:41.477-08:00Jill Stein 2016Jill Stein 2016Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928004653059873104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-4243001588463248982016-11-08T20:27:46.113-08:002016-11-08T20:27:46.113-08:00I call top bunk in the work "camp"I call top bunk in the work "camp"<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880646894752760905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-49394530450495427462016-11-08T19:13:38.452-08:002016-11-08T19:13:38.452-08:00I disagree with you Ken, but I respect your opinio...I disagree with you Ken, but I respect your opinion. I feel she would be worse only because she would be opposed less than he would.Jeff Weimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802456524746485019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-47363469138988628822016-11-08T19:06:27.397-08:002016-11-08T19:06:27.397-08:00I feel like I am living a nightmare. California pl...I feel like I am living a nightmare. California please don't fail us, He can't be elected. !!! Janice B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-901715627437212202016-11-08T17:46:21.353-08:002016-11-08T17:46:21.353-08:00Politicians of all stripes don't care about th...Politicians of all stripes don't care about the Constitution. If they did, 80% of what government does wouldn't be done. Read the 10th Amendment and then tell me where in the Constitution the following are authorized:<br />- Federal spending for education<br />- Social Security<br />- Medicare/caid<br />- Food Stamps<br />- Federal disaster relief<br />- Crop subsidies<br />- Government involvement in health care (Obamacare)<br />- Free cell phones (Obama phones)<br />etc., etc., etc.Gov't Teachernoreply@blogger.com