Counting Chickens Already?

Posted Monday, February 20, 2012, at 12:56 PM
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  • Wait a minute are you talking about Mccain ? John McCain? Didn't he run for President in 2008? Yes he did ! I just answered myself ! I thought we weren't suppose to talk about the past? Were not to compare........ Isn't that what you been preaching to the choir?

    By the way one of my son's will be heading for Afghanistan in May for a years stay. He's married has 2 little boys....

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Mon, Feb 20, 2012, at 1:17 PM
  • I think you missed to point MsM. Spoiling for a fight today?

    Stormy with a chance of Rain and Hail in our neck of the woods. Looks like ID isn't much different.

    -- Posted by KH Gal on Mon, Feb 20, 2012, at 1:24 PM
  • I already heard that news about the gasoline jumping yesterday on CNN

    Wouldn't surprise me if the Supreme Court pushes back Obama Care to 2014-2015

    In 1937 The Supreme Court ruled on Social Security and guess what we still have that. People were tooting their horns back than saying it was unconstitional

    If the Supreme Court treats Obama Care the way Social Security was treated, you Repubs will be whinning it was illegal and blah blah blah!

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Mon, Feb 20, 2012, at 2:52 PM
  • K H Gal No point missed.......I ate Wheaties this morning.....

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Mon, Feb 20, 2012, at 2:54 PM
  • Mike: Your comment, "it really wouldn't MATTER all that much if Obama DID win it again.", needs to be thought through again. Have you forgotten about the possibility of two or three Supreme Court appointments coming up in the next few years?

    -- Posted by Idaho Al on Mon, Feb 20, 2012, at 6:56 PM
  • CORPORATIONS ARE PEOPLE ????????? yeah right......best government money will buy.......but I guess that is better than.0003 % voter fraud.....at least there will be and alter to bow to.........ha!!!!

    -- Posted by lamont on Mon, Feb 20, 2012, at 7:14 PM
  • FUNNY SO DO I........DONT KNOW ABOUT FOOD STAMPS HAVE NEVER HAD THE PRIVELEGE,GLAD YOU GET TO VOTE ONCE THATS ALL YOU NEED LIKE EVERYONE ELSE,BUT SOME DONT GET TO VOTE AT ALL, SOME HOW THEY GET LEFT OFF THE ROLLS. I GUESS WE NEED TO ASK THE SEC OF STATE IN INDIANA ABOUT THAT......HE PROBALLY LIKES BANNANS TOO..HA!!!!...LOTS OF PEOPLE DONT HAVE DRIVERS LICENSE DONT NEED THEM........NICE TRY NO CIGAR.......HAHAHAHA!!!!!OPPS .....BANANA ....

    -- Posted by lamont on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 11:30 AM
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    Heresy I know, but President Obama kind of inherited a pretty large mess more commonly referred to as the Great Recession.

    -- Posted by bondyweb on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 12:53 PM
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    cantjustwatch: explain why you disagree President Obama didn't inherit a recession. By definition it began in Dec 2008.

    And as far as I know, the government cannot spend its way into a recession.

    -- Posted by bondyweb on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 1:29 PM
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    Sorry, I meant the recession officially began in Dec 2007.

    -- Posted by bondyweb on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 1:34 PM
  • I don't have a drivers license and I vote legally

    I have trust in those that man the polling places in Mountain Home and through out Idaho.

    I believe that all across the states those that are picked to work at polling places and to count the votes are people who are actively involved in their communities and are loyal and trusting people, otherwise they wouldn't be counting votes.

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 1:35 PM
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    MsM, do you have a photo I.D.?

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 1:57 PM
  • Jessie

    I do have an Idaho Photo ID. I went around Mountain Home with out one for many many years. Until Mountain Home grew and new employee's in the stores and banks and etc didn't know me and I was forever being asked for an ID. So I broke down and got one. lol! I don't think I even needed one for travel until after 911.... I can remember having to bring in a paper stamped by the court showing I am a citizen so I could buy a fishing license

    If it ever came down to needing 2 photo ID's what would I use? My stamped paper... I still have that filed away some where lol!

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 2:17 PM
  • It's really sad that people can't make comments on here without someone saying your annoying or offending them, when all they have to do is not read that persons comments if you find yourself getting annoyed or offended easily.

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 2:25 PM
  • I don't think its a big deal to have to show a photo ID when voting or cashing a check etc. It protects everyone all around. I'm happy I have one

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 2:28 PM
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    Who can't make comments? I can see yours.... I read or don't read, either way.

    There is just an adult type of behavior that the 'majority' like to see. If others can't, they can read, and just enjoy from the sidelines. My opinion

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 2:29 PM
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    It shouldn't be a big deal to show I.D. We should be proud to be who we are.

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 2:30 PM
  • Jessie go back and read what CJW wrote

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 2:33 PM
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    I'm good, I've read what I wanted. And said what I wanted. Thanks though!

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 2:36 PM
  • CJW

    Oh I'm sorry I took this to be me you were talking about. Whew ! I'm happy It wasn't me... But feel bad for whoever it was meant for.

    Anyone who would BRAG about being able to vote without proving who they are is a perfect example of what has gone WRONG in this country, almost as sad as cheerleading for obama for the sole purpose of trying to annoy or offend people. No genuine interest in politics or what is best for the country, just bitterness and an emotional need for attention at any cost...

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 2:37 PM
  • CJW Please don't take time out of your day to read and critique my comments.... I know you love me, but you got to let go sometime..

    A reminder:

    If you see a comment with my name at the bottom of it, don't read it, just skip over it as if it was pooooof gone !

    I don't expect anything from you dear boy... You just keep leaving your snarly comments and I will leave mine. I will ignore yours, you ignore mine.

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 3:11 PM
  • There are days when it seems that everyone takes pokes at everyone else for no clear cut reason. Good lord, if CJW and I can make peace of sorts, seems like anyone else that really wants some peace can do it.

    Good afternoon CJW

    Good afternoon MsM

    Same for Mike, Jessie and Bonnie

    Now everyone sit back and take 10 deep breaths, PLEASE.

    -- Posted by royincaldwell on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 3:25 PM
    Brenda Fincher, Bus. Mgr., MHNews
    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! B
  • IN SOME CITY'S in this country a drivers license is not a neccesity therefore a lot of people dont have them,because they dont have cars....dont need one to get around ,cant afford one because of parking,public transportation is more economical and some othere reasons.And then we have the rural part of the country were people are so poor they cant afford one(divers license)they cant get to the county seat to get one,dont have birth certificates,( HOME DELIVERY) and a host of other reasons.The snide remark about welfare and banana's was a dog whistle but that is ok after all we can do that.IT'S like the signifying monkey saying" I didnt do nothin"......right.!!!!!!!!WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT THE FOOD STAMP BUSINESS......fix the computers and the administraors NOBODY HERE ADVOCATES THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM AS IT SITS RIGHT NOW........ funny how solyndra became more than one how did that happen??????? AND I guess every call should be perfect after all.....everybody else is.FOR the last time ILLEGALS cant vote and no amount of the party line will make it so believe what you want.I suggest we dont let illegals join the military,and we do. What is so hard to understand about the G.M. deal I guess it would have been better if a million more people would have been sent up in smoke.After all they were dirty rotten union people,killing them doesnt count they dont deserve to live, how dare them join a union,the socialist pigs.

    Times cannot always be boom times a capitalistic economy has ups and downs and were in a down.......and????????? this aint the first and it aint the last.I like some others here in my age group have done this before.MAYBE JUST MAYBE IF WE HAD NOT BEEN SO GREEDY WE WOULD NOT BE WERE WE ARE.....MORE PRUDENT THOUGHTS BY ALL INVOLVED AND THIS MIGHT HAVE BEEN AVOIDED,BOTH SIDES PUT US HERE AND BOTH SIDES NEED TO DIG THERE HEADS OUT GET GET US OUT OF IT.!!!!!!!!!!!

    HATE AND DISTORTION FEEDS ON ITSELF AND SOONER THAN LATER YOU WILL BE ABLE TO JUSTIFY ALMOST ANYTHING IN THE NAME OF I AM SAVING US......FROM WHAT?????????? certainly not you after all you are the RIGHTEST and everyone else is satanic or something.......GIVE ME A BREAK.....WE WILL SINK OR SWIM AS ONE NATION......WETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT.

    -- Posted by lamont on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 4:02 PM
  • Ok, folks, the issue is a photo ID. Where drivers licences came from I don't have a clue, and has muddled the waters. In some states if you are poor, you can get a state issued ID for free. It wouldn't really be that hard for any state to have a mobile ID office the goes from one remote town to another. Satellite high speed internet is a reality. Instead of barking at each other, try looking for constructive solutions.

    Just for my 2 cents worth, I think a National Photo ID is a good idea. Issued free of charge and managed by each state.

    -- Posted by royincaldwell on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 4:16 PM
  • CANT HAVE THAT ROY.......TO MUCH LIKE A MANDATE.....AND IT MAKES SENSE......HAHAHA!!!!!!

    BESIDES YOUR CONSIDERED A LEFTIST SO AUTOMATICALLY............YOUR WRONG !!!!!!!

    -- Posted by lamont on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 4:30 PM
  • Oh well. :-)

    -- Posted by royincaldwell on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 4:36 PM
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    Wow "cantjustwatch": The wrath of something just came down on me in the form of an irrational rant from you. And why? Because I asked you to explain your disagreement with me. Just do me a favor and look up in any 1979 or later economics textbook what the word "recession" means. It's pretty darn clear or was when I took some classes back then.

    My next favor is that you go back to my post and re-read it. I could be wrong but green energy, Billions with a B, the deficit, or any other part of your rant wasn't addressed in my post. But if you'd like me to prove that a government can spend its way into a recession as you clearly state as fact, you'll be waiting a long time. I'm sure there are many financial ninjas on this blog that can prove me wrong but citations would be nice (not necessary).

    Bazookaman: I'd tell you the same thing I told cantjustwatch.

    -- Posted by bondyweb on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 5:11 PM
  • Well since there isn't a D that holds office in this county, and God knows that slime ball McGee will run again, I guess D will have to be my choice. But I'll tell you what. McGee will get re-elected. No 2 ways about it. These folks up here would rather die than vote D.

    -- Posted by royincaldwell on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 5:59 PM
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    Go Pam!

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 6:18 PM
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    Buckshot: Read what I said. I didn't blame anyone. I didn't defend anyone. I stated a fact that you apparently cannot accept. But if you can find any definition of a recession that supports your viewpoint or how the deficit caused the recession, I'll be glad to listen.

    -- Posted by bondyweb on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 6:38 PM
  • Good evening Buckshot. I left you a reply.

    -- Posted by royincaldwell on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 7:47 PM
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    34-1113. identification at the polls. All voters shall be required to provide personal identification before voting at the polls or at absent electors polling places as required by section 34-1006, Idaho Code. The personal identification that may be presented shall be one of the following:

    (1) An Idaho driver's license or identification card issued by the Idaho transportation department;

    (2) A passport or an identification card, including a photograph, issued by an agency of the United States government;

    (3) A tribal identification card, including a photograph; or

    (4) A current student identification card, including a photograph, issued by a high school or an accredited institution of higher education, including a university, college or technical school, located within the state of Idaho.

    -- Posted by wh67 on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 8:55 PM
  • THANKS BUCKSHOT ON THE ID ..... WELL APPRECIATED 12% is more than i would have thought.The solution has been advocated and I agree wholeheartly.........

    -- Posted by lamont on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 9:20 PM
  • Mike:

    I'm well aware that the president only nominates Supreme Court Justices. From there on out, you are playing the "IF" game. There is no guarantee that the GOP will take back the Senate or maintain majority House. Even if the GOP does come out on top, remember, you also said that with all the corruption in the weasels back there, anything can happen. I rest my case.

    -- Posted by Idaho Al on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 10:01 PM
  • CJW I DONT NEED YOU TO BESTOW ANY TITLES ON ME.......I HAVE PLENTY THAT I EARNED AND I WASNT ON WELFARE WHEN I DID IT.TRY talking to me without welfare and food stamps ....is there something that is pertinent FOR me that you always bring it up to me????????..You know exactly what I meant.

    SOUNDS like you are saying all unions are crooked,I dont feel that way they have a place. YOU empowered the unions you and GOV WALKER.... YOU WOKE THEM UP.I have reason historically to oppose unions however when I look at it all they have done some good things.

    ARE you calling the president a thief? If so please prove that. That is a pretty heavy charge.THAT IS REALLY PARTY REHETORIC....TO SAY THE LEAST.

    NOW TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT....you calling me arrogant... you need to get that off the tip of your tongue....get use to the idea of someone who has and opinion and a brain and is not afraid to voice it. I had a wg commander.... one time was my boss. He called me and arrogant_------ HE LOST

    HE RETIRED A COL.......going after the messenger because you dont like the message will get you zero.The sublties of your comments are not lost on me.So far I have let them go under the guise of he probally doesnt know, but the more I see them and the fact that I am the ONLY one you mention repeadtly certain things too, the more I know you know.........I havnt attempted to subtilly attack you,I could but I havnt......WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS NOT LOST ON ME !!!!!!!!

    -- Posted by lamont on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 10:04 PM
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    cantjustwatch: You say you have to consider the source? But I'm just the messenger, not the source. I stand behind what I feel is a fact and one that you cannot accept for some reason.

    Here is just 1 definition of a recession and the one I learned many years ago:

    An economic recession can only be confirmed if GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth is negative for a period of two or more consecutive quarters.

    Now you might want to research your statement of:

    "I respectfully disagree, I say he inherited a financial crisis and SPENT us into a recession".

    I still believe a government cannot spend its way into a recession. You seem pretty sure the recession was a result of "the TRILLIONS of dollars spent by this administration".

    I certainly don't expect you to do any research into this. You can have your opinion and I can have mine. Now that we have complete opposite opinions about government spending causing a recession, I will do the research for my own education.

    If you wish I can post what I discover or keep silent. The choice is all yours on me posting about this and only this subject again. Let me know justcantwatch.

    -- Posted by bondyweb on Tue, Feb 21, 2012, at 10:46 PM
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    canjustwatch: Using the definition of a "recession" I provided in a previous post, it appears that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the key indicator. While there are other definitions of a recession, they aren't quantifiable and are vague. In short, if you cannot accept the definition I provided, then you can stop reading right here.

    The following is one of the equations I found for calculating GDP:

    GDP = Consumer Spending + Investment made by industry + Excess of Exports over Imports + Government Spending.

    I'm no financial guru and I know I am horrible at algebra so I'll let you explain how the US Government can spend its way into a recession. I'm certainly open to learning more about how our economy works.

    -- Posted by bondyweb on Wed, Feb 22, 2012, at 10:26 AM
  • No one who is an American Citizen has been prevented the right to vote in this century. Registering to vote should be treated as a solemn occasion that it once was.

    All of this petty sniping takes away the wonder of the freedoms that we have enjoyed. The greedy politicians who court certain voting blocks instead of putting themselves out there with as much honesty and integrity that they can muster.

    The power brokers who have claimed the very souls of those who run for office by offering them unlimited funds in exchange for power and special interests.

    Unless we demand that our elected officials be accountable for the oaths that they pledged. And watch out for ALL of the American People's interests, every election year will be this gnarly mess.

    As voters, we are not special interest groups, diverse ethnic groups, WE are Americans and should show by example how to clean house when we know that the rats nest that defines Washington today needs to be swept clean.

    Our job as citizens is not to poke and prod each other to the point of madness. We need to roll up our sleeves and save what is left of our country. Demand Quality Service from our elected officials.

    Our financial mess is because two politcal parties forgotten who they work for and Who they represent..

    -- Posted by KH Gal on Wed, Feb 22, 2012, at 11:53 AM
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    Kudos KHGal.

    When WE the people exercise the privelege of the vote, the WE part gives way to the I part, because we are alONE until we step back from the act.

    Win or lose, We then become interdependent on the outcome which IS SOCIAL in theory.

    -- Posted by wh67 on Wed, Feb 22, 2012, at 2:55 PM
  • so sorry about the grammar. I missed a few key words. That is what happens when you type on the fly.

    -- Posted by KH Gal on Wed, Feb 22, 2012, at 3:23 PM
  • CJW .....I DONT CARE IF YOU DIFFER ....TELL ME WERE IT WAS CALLED FOR TO BRING UP WELFARE,BANAN'S ETC IN THE CONVERSATION AND I MIGHT ADD ONLY TO ME ALWAYS TO ME. HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU MY FAMILY BACKGROUND AND MINE.....I DONT HAVE ANYONE ON WELFARE,I DONT HAVE ANYONE ON FOOD STAMPS,I DONT HAVE ANYONE ON THE PUBLIC DOLE.....NEVER HAVE....AND I AM TIRED OF YOU TRYING TO SAY IN YOUR REMARKS I DO.NO NOT DIRECTLY BUT SURE AS SHOOTING YOU IMPLY IT. YOU CAN GO STRAUGHT TO .....WITH THAT.THE BANANA THING YOU TOOK FROM THE PUBLIC LYNCHING OF THOSE KIDS....that was the dog whistle......disagree all you want I dont exspect anyone here on the right to agree with anything I say, your to busy with the party line to listen to reason ,feelings or anything else.I know some blacks kids conspired to hurt you and your hate has been in place since......if I felt the same based on what happens to me daily I WOULD HAVE WENT ON A RAMPAGE YEARS AGO AND I CERTAINLY WOULD NOT BE TRYING TO GET SOME UNDERSTANDING OF ANOTHER VIEW HERE.SO SAVE IT.....I DONT CARE THAT YOU DISAGREE GO FOR IT I WOULDNT EXPECT ANYTHING ELSE......ZOOK AND I DISAGREE ALL THE TIME WE DONT BAIT EACH OTHER AT ANY LEVEL.....YOU HAVE A KNACK FOR IT.....IS THAT PLAIN ENOUGH FOR YOU///// I HOPE SO .....DONT DO IT AND I WONT REACT IT IS THAT SIMPLE.DONT TALK TO ME ABOUT RESPECT YOU HAVE DISRESPECTED ME AT EVERY TURN SO SAVE IT.....YOU WOULDNT HAVE A CLUE ABOUT WHAT I DID OR DID NOT TEACH....THE BEST IN THE AF 2 YEARS RUNNING TAKE THAT AND SMOKE IT.

    -- Posted by lamont on Wed, Feb 22, 2012, at 6:23 PM
  • CJW .....I ALMOST FORGOT....UNLESS YOU ARE OVER 40....DONT TRY TO TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED HERE I LIVED THROUGH IT ALL AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT I LOVE MY TOWN,THIS TOWN BUT IT AINT PERFECT.....AND IF YOU DONT LEARN FROM THE PAST YOU ARE BLIND GOING FORWARD.....AND I WASNT A 1 STRIPPER WHEN I GOT HERE......LATTER

    -- Posted by lamont on Wed, Feb 22, 2012, at 6:45 PM
  • ,MY REPONSE WAS CLEAR AND TO EVERY POINT ....AND IF YOU DONT SEE THAT THAT IS YOUR BUSINESS.I DONT CARE WETHER YOU THINK I AM BEYOUND HOPE THAT IS HOW I FEEL ABOUT PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO UNDERSTANDING SO I SUGGEST YOU.....LOOK IN THE MIRROR.....TODAY AND EVERY DAY.SAD IS YOUR LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING THAT'S WHAT'S SAD.......NOT ALL RIGHT WINGERS ARE LIKE YOU THANKYOU......I PLAY WITH ONE TO BEAT THE BAND, HAD HIM CK OUT WHAT YOU SAID ......HE SAW IT RIGHT AWAY THAT WAS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME......TAKE IT ANYWAY YOU WANT.......HAVE A GOOD ONE

    -- Posted by lamont on Wed, Feb 22, 2012, at 9:04 PM
  • THANKYOU JYD.....THAT IS WHAT THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT AND THE VOTERS RIGHT ACT WAS ABOUT......and people wonder why blacks are angry.....the more things change the more they stay the same.....amazing....I guess iv been dreaming all this time also.Until 1978 I think it was, there was a state that my wife and I could go to jail in for being married.......but that was last century......

    -- Posted by lamont on Fri, Feb 24, 2012, at 8:33 PM
  • CJW ....I TRY HARD TO CONSIDER CONTEXT BEFORE I JUMP MAYBE YOU OUGHT TO DO THE SAME.......YOU DONT KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO IN A LINE AND BELIEVE ME THE SCENARIO YOU STATED HAS HAPPENED.IT'S PART OF THE DAILY THING OK.SO then you make a decision of wether it was aimed or wether it was just talk.......do you really think people are stupid???????? MY view on racism CJW was created by the people who purpertrated it on me.TRY TO REMEBER THAT.MAYBE I SHOULD FEEL THE SAME WAY BUCHSHOT FEELS ABOUT MUSLIMS THEN WHAT????????I HOPE YOU GET THE POINT....YOU dont really bother me if you feel I take shots at you then consider why I might do that.......latter

    -- Posted by lamont on Fri, Feb 24, 2012, at 11:25 PM
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