October 8, 201411 yr Becoming of the senior persuasion myself these days, I don't buy into ditching a person because they have been in the job a long time. That reasoning is age discrimination in my mind. "So 6 pay increases in 30 years"....would any of us be satisfied with a pay increase every 5 years? If it is evident that the person is not performing, then point out their shortcomings, and I haven't seen anyone clearly do that. In fact, many would concede the seniority that Mitch has makes him a valuable commodity. The Democrats sure think so. ALG is probably a fine person, as possibly is BO. Neither are qualified for the offices they hold now or for the next one. They are simply "beauty contestant" props for a party that evidence would say is more than willing to put ethics and honesty aside to win an election. Am I in lock step with Mitch over all the issues? Of course not, but I don't see any better alternatives. And there's the rub with many of us, when it comes right down to it.
October 8, 201411 yr The end of the United States of America. First bill sponsored by Senator Parker. Relocate the nation's capital to Hammond, Indiana.
October 8, 201411 yr First bill sponsored by Senator Parker. Relocate the nation's capital to Hammond, Indiana. Bill No. 2: Meatloaf prohibition.
October 8, 201411 yr After watching the video, what does it really say? It has a number of Grimes supporters SPECULATING, that she says she supports coal because she has to in this state. They are right that she has to say she supports coal, but it is just as true that if she is elected, she will have to continue to support coal. I can't tell you what she believes in her heart, anymore than I can tell you what Senator McConnell believes. I support coal, but I also believe that the coal industry in Kentucky is in for hard times, regardless of who wins this or any other election. The market is just not good for coal. You can blame President Obama because EPA has chosen to enforce the environmental laws passed by congress, but even without that enforcement, coal would be in trouble. I speculate that Senator McConnell knows that, but it doesn't stop him from running ads that blame all of coals problems on the President and EPA. It doesn't stop him from dodging climate questions with "I'm not a scientist". It says to me her own supporters do not consider her trustworthy. It then begs the question, why should we?
October 8, 201411 yr It says to me her own supporters do not consider her trustworthy. It then begs the question, why should we? I'm reminded of that old line about "the devil you know"...
October 8, 201411 yr I'm reminded of that old line about "the devil you know"... Are you saying Randy's a shoe-in then?
October 8, 201411 yr It says to me her own supporters do not consider her trustworthy. It then begs the question, why should we? No, not at all. Elected officials sometimes take positions that they would prefer not to take because their constituents insist upon it. Some of her supporters are speculating that is the case with her position on coal. Is that the case? Actually, I doubt it. I think that she does support coal. What she isn't saying, much like Senator McConnell, is that things are going to be tough for coal, regardless of who wins any election. I could make the argument that her support for clean coal research has a better chance of actually helping the coal industry (even though still extremely small) than the fight Obama on all things strategy of Senator McConnell.
October 8, 201411 yr No, not at all. Elected officials sometimes take positions that they would prefer not to take because their constituents insist upon it. Some of her supporters are speculating that is the case with her position on coal. Is that the case? Actually, I doubt it. I think that she does support coal. What she isn't saying, much like Senator McConnell, is that things are going to be tough for coal, regardless of who wins any election. I could make the argument that her support for clean coal research has a better chance of actually helping the coal industry (even though still extremely small) than the fight Obama on all things strategy of Senator McConnell. You're good. You might be getting a call from ALG.
October 8, 201411 yr You're good. You might be getting a call from ALG. If I had the time I would love to get involved in politics. Right now I'm a little busy running a business and wasting time on internet boards.
October 8, 201411 yr Author I could make the argument that her support for clean coal research has a better chance of actually helping the coal industry (even though still extremely small) than the fight Obama on all things strategy of Senator McConnell.Many could make the case that McConnell's "fight Obama on all things strategy" has a better chance of actually helping the country than the ineptitude that we're actually getting.
October 9, 201411 yr I just listened to McConnell's call on KSR today. I really didn't care which way I voted either way but after hearing his call today, I KNOW exactly who I'll be voting for now.
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