Comments on: And the Rick Played On http://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/ "One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." -- Arthur Koestler Fri, 25 May 2012 02:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bad News for David Frum and Rick Moranhttp://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-1195 Bad News for David Frum and Rick Moran Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:09:33 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-1195 [...] Rick goes on: That last is the killer. Since the end of World War II and the rise of modern conservatism, it is been de rigueur for the right to promote the idea that government can be cut down to size, shrunk to an ill-defined outline that bears more of a resemblance to 19th century America than a modern society with all the miseries and challenges that reality entails. [...] [...] Rick goes on: That last is the killer. Since the end of World War II and the rise of modern conservatism, it is been de rigueur for the right to promote the idea that government can be cut down to size, shrunk to an ill-defined outline that bears more of a resemblance to 19th century America than a modern society with all the miseries and challenges that reality entails. [...]

]]> By: Lionhearthttp://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-993 Lionheart Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:39:55 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-993 Good job, Smittie. I like Rick, but how he can continue to talk about the "death of conservatism" and how "out of touch" conservatives are is beyond me, considering the fact that there is a strong possibility of Republicans taking at least 1, and possibly both houses of congress next November. Furthermore, I get the feeling that his use of non-vernacular english is intended to impress as opposed to enlighten. All of you bloggers have a big ego (God bless you for it), but his ego is surpassed only by Obama's. And Rick, if you're reading this, I still love you, but you need to understand that only the liberal commenters are agreeing with you, you are probably on the wrong side of the issue. Good job, Smittie. I like Rick, but how he can continue to talk about the “death of conservatism” and how “out of touch” conservatives are is beyond me, considering the fact that there is a strong possibility of Republicans taking at least 1, and possibly both houses of congress next November.

Furthermore, I get the feeling that his use of non-vernacular english is intended to impress as opposed to enlighten. All of you bloggers have a big ego (God bless you for it), but his ego is surpassed only by Obama’s.

And Rick, if you’re reading this, I still love you, but you need to understand that only the liberal commenters are agreeing with you, you are probably on the wrong side of the issue.

]]> By: Lionhearthttp://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-38171 Lionheart Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:39:00 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-38171 Good job, Smittie. I like Rick, but how he can continue to talk about the "death of conservatism" and how "out of touch" conservatives are is beyond me, considering the fact that there is a strong possibility of Republicans taking at least 1, and possibly both houses of congress next November. Furthermore, I get the feeling that his use of non-vernacular english is intended to impress as opposed to enlighten. All of you bloggers have a big ego (God bless you for it), but his ego is surpassed only by Obama's. And Rick, if you're reading this, I still love you, but you need to understand that only the liberal commenters are agreeing with you, you are probably on the wrong side of the issue. Good job, Smittie. I like Rick, but how he can continue to talk about the “death of conservatism” and how “out of touch” conservatives are is beyond me, considering the fact that there is a strong possibility of Republicans taking at least 1, and possibly both houses of congress next November.

Furthermore, I get the feeling that his use of non-vernacular english is intended to impress as opposed to enlighten. All of you bloggers have a big ego (God bless you for it), but his ego is surpassed only by Obama’s.

And Rick, if you’re reading this, I still love you, but you need to understand that only the liberal commenters are agreeing with you, you are probably on the wrong side of the issue.

]]> By: left coast rebelhttp://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-985 left coast rebel Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:11:30 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-985 God bless you Smitty for having the patience and fortitude to dissect this garbage - a daunting task. Beyond Moran's arguments I am more boggled by the fact that he feels the need to do this. Is it a classic 'look at me NYTs' or more of an epic psychological breakdown like Charles Johnson. I opt for both. I am not aware, however if Moran spoke like this before....... God bless you Smitty for having the patience and fortitude to dissect this garbage – a daunting task. Beyond Moran’s arguments I am more boggled by the fact that he feels the need to do this. Is it a classic ‘look at me NYTs’ or more of an epic psychological breakdown like Charles Johnson. I opt for both. I am not aware, however if Moran spoke like this before…….

]]> By: left coast rebelhttp://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-38170 left coast rebel Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:11:00 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-38170 God bless you Smitty for having the patience and fortitude to dissect this garbage - a daunting task. Beyond Moran's arguments I am more boggled by the fact that he feels the need to do this. Is it a classic 'look at me NYTs' or more of an epic psychological breakdown like Charles Johnson. I opt for both. I am not aware, however if Moran spoke like this before....... God bless you Smitty for having the patience and fortitude to dissect this garbage – a daunting task. Beyond Moran’s arguments I am more boggled by the fact that he feels the need to do this. Is it a classic ‘look at me NYTs’ or more of an epic psychological breakdown like Charles Johnson. I opt for both. I am not aware, however if Moran spoke like this before…….

]]> By: alarm1201http://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-983 alarm1201 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:53:00 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-983 Moran is a windbag. Glad to see somebody take him to task. I read his blog but get about half way through before I loose interest. When I started reading this one I stopped after he claimed conservatives want a "government more akin to an Articles of Confederation on steroids" What in the world does that mean? I've read a lot about the AoC but have no idea how he thinks conservatives want such a govt. Also, he allows stupid-kool-aid-drinking-cliche-throwing-liberals like Reynolds and Richard Bottom to totally dominate all discussion. Moran is a windbag. Glad to see somebody take him to task. I read his blog but get about half way through before I loose interest. When I started reading this one I stopped after he claimed conservatives want a “government more akin to an Articles of Confederation on steroids” What in the world does that mean? I’ve read a lot about the AoC but have no idea how he thinks conservatives want such a govt.

Also, he allows stupid-kool-aid-drinking-cliche-throwing-liberals like Reynolds and Richard Bottom to totally dominate all discussion.

]]> By: alarm1201http://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-38169 alarm1201 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:53:00 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-38169 Moran is a windbag. Glad to see somebody take him to task. I read his blog but get about half way through before I loose interest. When I started reading this one I stopped after he claimed conservatives want a "government more akin to an Articles of Confederation on steroids" What in the world does that mean? I've read a lot about the AoC but have no idea how he thinks conservatives want such a govt. Also, he allows stupid-kool-aid-drinking-cliche-throwing-liberals like Reynolds and Richard Bottom to totally dominate all discussion. Moran is a windbag. Glad to see somebody take him to task. I read his blog but get about half way through before I loose interest. When I started reading this one I stopped after he claimed conservatives want a “government more akin to an Articles of Confederation on steroids” What in the world does that mean? I’ve read a lot about the AoC but have no idea how he thinks conservatives want such a govt.

Also, he allows stupid-kool-aid-drinking-cliche-throwing-liberals like Reynolds and Richard Bottom to totally dominate all discussion.

]]> By: theCLhttp://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-963 theCL Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:18:12 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-963 The problem for Moran, Frum, and others like them, is that they have no understanding of economics. Unfortunately this is true of way too many opinion makers on the right. These guys believe they're some kind of philosophical kings, but their philosophy fails for a lack of economic understanding. Lacking this, they fail to understand natural law, property rights, liberty, freedom, and basic finance (to name a few). They also insist on reading what they want out of conservative philosophy, picking only what they think supports their very non-conservative points of view. They twist and turn the philosophy until it meets their needs, because they're afraid to admit they aren't conservative. Moran just continues to embarrass himself. It's sad. I recommend he gets his head out of books like Tannenhaus' and into books by Mises. Until he does, he'll never understand economics, liberty, philosophy, or anything relevant to real life! Hey Moran, go to mises.org, you can download the books for free! If you need help choosing a book that's easy to start with, send me an email and I'll be happy to help! For that matter, I'd be happy to help anyone learn more about economics. It's the key to understanding the reality of the situation we're in, and how to turn it around. The problem for Moran, Frum, and others like them, is that they have no understanding of economics. Unfortunately this is true of way too many opinion makers on the right.

These guys believe they’re some kind of philosophical kings, but their philosophy fails for a lack of economic understanding. Lacking this, they fail to understand natural law, property rights, liberty, freedom, and basic finance (to name a few).

They also insist on reading what they want out of conservative philosophy, picking only what they think supports their very non-conservative points of view. They twist and turn the philosophy until it meets their needs, because they’re afraid to admit they aren’t conservative.

Moran just continues to embarrass himself. It’s sad. I recommend he gets his head out of books like Tannenhaus’ and into books by Mises. Until he does, he’ll never understand economics, liberty, philosophy, or anything relevant to real life!

Hey Moran, go to mises.org, you can download the books for free! If you need help choosing a book that’s easy to start with, send me an email and I’ll be happy to help!

For that matter, I’d be happy to help anyone learn more about economics. It’s the key to understanding the reality of the situation we’re in, and how to turn it around.

]]> By: theCLhttp://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-38168 theCL Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:18:00 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-38168 The problem for Moran, Frum, and others like them, is that they have no understanding of economics. Unfortunately this is true of way too many opinion makers on the right. These guys believe they're some kind of philosophical kings, but their philosophy fails for a lack of economic understanding. Lacking this, they fail to understand natural law, property rights, liberty, freedom, and basic finance (to name a few). They also insist on reading what they want out of conservative philosophy, picking only what they think supports their very non-conservative points of view. They twist and turn the philosophy until it meets their needs, because they're afraid to admit they aren't conservative. Moran just continues to embarrass himself. It's sad. I recommend he gets his head out of books like Tannenhaus' and into books by Mises. Until he does, he'll never understand economics, liberty, philosophy, or anything relevant to real life! Hey Moran, go to mises.org, you can download the books for free! If you need help choosing a book that's easy to start with, send me an email and I'll be happy to help! For that matter, I'd be happy to help anyone learn more about economics. It's the key to understanding the reality of the situation we're in, and how to turn it around. The problem for Moran, Frum, and others like them, is that they have no understanding of economics. Unfortunately this is true of way too many opinion makers on the right.

These guys believe they’re some kind of philosophical kings, but their philosophy fails for a lack of economic understanding. Lacking this, they fail to understand natural law, property rights, liberty, freedom, and basic finance (to name a few).

They also insist on reading what they want out of conservative philosophy, picking only what they think supports their very non-conservative points of view. They twist and turn the philosophy until it meets their needs, because they’re afraid to admit they aren’t conservative.

Moran just continues to embarrass himself. It’s sad. I recommend he gets his head out of books like Tannenhaus’ and into books by Mises. Until he does, he’ll never understand economics, liberty, philosophy, or anything relevant to real life!

Hey Moran, go to mises.org, you can download the books for free! If you need help choosing a book that’s easy to start with, send me an email and I’ll be happy to help!

For that matter, I’d be happy to help anyone learn more about economics. It’s the key to understanding the reality of the situation we’re in, and how to turn it around.

]]> By: Dandapanihttp://theothermccain.com/2010/01/14/and-the-rick-played-on/comment-page-1/#comment-956 Dandapani Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:04:05 +0000 http://theothermccain.com/?p=822#comment-956 "Government is not a solution to our problem, government is the problem." “Government is not a solution to our problem, government is the problem.”

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