tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633033703775693013.post8057973955707055103..comments2011-02-13T01:32:06.693-08:00Comments on An Open Minded Republican: Blame, Fault, Excuses, Responsibility and PowerOpenMindedRepublicanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633374740140121169noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633033703775693013.post-34103750039293509452009-03-18T14:32:00.000-07:002009-03-18T14:32:00.000-07:00I knew it was Jon. It was rude of me to not be su...I knew it was Jon. It was rude of me to not be sure before calling you Dean. Please forgive me.<BR/><BR/> Good luck to you Brother.Joe "Truth 101" Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08875151516978133598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633033703775693013.post-54622019941483245382009-03-17T20:07:00.000-07:002009-03-17T20:07:00.000-07:00Tao, as with so many of the differences between ou...Tao, as with so many of the differences between our respective camps, I think the disagreement is more about definitions than the underlying reality. You are using responsibility as a synonym for accountability (at least in context). I view it more like... gravity. Denying it cannot change what it is.<BR/><BR/>Truth... snark, or more generally preaching to the choir is how you get hits. I know you have more to say than the 'political hack', and besides, snark is usually wrapped around a core of truth, and I am willing to search for it.<BR/>And it's Jon. I actually was busy setting this up right about the same time you suggested it.OpenMindedRepublicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633374740140121169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633033703775693013.post-37161999267734753082009-03-17T19:30:00.000-07:002009-03-17T19:30:00.000-07:00You seem like a good guy and it pains me being a p...You seem like a good guy and it pains me being a political hack that you will dislike more of what I post than like. <BR/><BR/> So you understand me better though, casting blame and finding fault is a proven way to win elections. Welcome to blogworld Dan?Joe "Truth 101" Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08875151516978133598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633033703775693013.post-69159253284899571172009-03-17T18:50:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:50:00.000-07:00Darn, I want to be a radical (i.e. not easily defi...Darn, I want to be a radical (i.e. not easily defined by current standards! :) )<BR/><BR/>Actually, politicans today have found a way NOT to be reponsible for their actions; no act is based on principles but rather on politics. They can vote against the budget but yet still bring home earmarks that will keep the folks at home satisfied. <BR/><BR/>Its all soundbites, polls, and focus groups.TAOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452702225885449029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633033703775693013.post-1766633413902955062009-03-17T17:04:00.000-07:002009-03-17T17:04:00.000-07:00Holy Crap! Someone actually read this?Hi Tao. Not ...Holy Crap! Someone actually read this?<BR/><BR/>Hi Tao. Not a 'leftist', a 'lefty'. I think leftist actually has a meaning.<BR/><BR/>And those in Washington are indeed responsible for their actions. Whether or not they will turn out to be accountable? Probably not. After all the talk, (nearly) all politicians are politicians first and Republicans and Democrats second. All the finger-pointing mostly serves to muddy the water so no-one ever has to face the music.OpenMindedRepublicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633374740140121169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633033703775693013.post-51706607133450718422009-03-17T14:23:00.000-07:002009-03-17T14:23:00.000-07:00Now I am a leftist...darn...Oh, and the THEORY tha...Now I am a leftist...darn...<BR/><BR/>Oh, and the THEORY that Responsibilty and Power are the same thing does not apply in Washington..and obviously neither in our financial system.<BR/><BR/>They changed the rules on us and forgot to let us know.TAOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452702225885449029noreply@blogger.com