tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post7293620847080083117..comments2023-10-26T06:32:56.972-07:00Comments on Lost in America: The Impending $1 Trillion Dollar Student Loan CrisisA Modest Scriblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07698092153994590787noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-70968025254134341322014-06-09T13:32:04.923-07:002014-06-09T13:32:04.923-07:00Jerry, if you haven't read even one of my &quo...Jerry, if you haven't read even one of my "2nd Civil War" blogs, here's your homework assignment for tonight...so that tomorrow's blog will have some context: <br /><br />http://justcommonsense-lostinamerica.blogspot.com/2012/07/obama-re-election-means-2nd-civil-war.htmlA Modest Scriblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698092153994590787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-9405963798320711772014-06-09T13:27:10.304-07:002014-06-09T13:27:10.304-07:00jerry, if you don't like today's blog you&...jerry, if you don't like today's blog you're gonna absolutely despise tomorrow's...it deals with the Vegas tragedy and how that massacre is just one of many of the initial skirmishes in the coming 2nd Civil War.<br /><br />I do not condone that violence but it makes no difference whether I do or don't, it is what it is. <br /><br />As to "peaceful revolution", I only wish that were still possible.A Modest Scriblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698092153994590787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-91411903047598051652014-06-09T13:13:40.586-07:002014-06-09T13:13:40.586-07:00I hope the assassination of 2 police officers and ...I hope the assassination of 2 police officers and a Walmart shopper in Vegas was not the same Revolution that you are after! The problem with "talking revolution" is there will always be some idiot with a gun who will take you seriously. If we could only get people to read the revolution could be bloodless and start within. ...careful what you wish for! Jerry Carlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024087888949143035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-37863294946833461722014-06-09T08:24:20.780-07:002014-06-09T08:24:20.780-07:00Magnificent post, anon. From your mouth to God...Magnificent post, anon. From your mouth to God's ear so that he might find the heart to bless us just this one more time.<br />Thank you.A Modest Scriblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698092153994590787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-83910784785534574912014-06-09T07:56:14.362-07:002014-06-09T07:56:14.362-07:00Original Anon here.
Even though I am an independen...Original Anon here.<br />Even though I am an independent voter, I agree wholeheartedly about electing Tea Party candidates. While I would love to see a true independent win, realistically I think our best hope is for the Tea Party to get into power. Honestly, before this Obama mess, I believed the MSM and RINO talking points about the Tea Party. Then I researched them and thought, maybe, just maybe they can help to save our country. With your permission, I would like to list the 15 Non-Negotiable Core Beliefs for any of your readers who are not familiar with the Tea Party.<br /><br />15 Non-negotiable Core Beliefs<br /><br />1. Illegal aliens are here illegally.<br />2. Pro-domestic employment is indispensable.<br />3. A strong military is essential.<br />4. Special interests must be eliminated.<br />5. Gun ownership is sacred.<br />6. Government must be downsized.<br />7. The national budget must be balanced.<br />8. Deficit spending must end.<br />9. Bailout and stimulus plans are illegal.<br />10. Reducing personal income taxes is a must.<br />11. Reducing business income taxes is mandatory.<br />12. Political offices must be available to average citizens.<br />13. Intrusive government must be stopped.<br />14. English as our core language is required.<br />15. Traditional family values are encouraged.<br /><br />#12 is the most vital one. Our Founding Fathers envisioned a citizen legislature who would go to DC for a few weeks a year to tend to our nation's business and then go home to their full-time jobs. Career politicians, IMHO, have led us to where we are today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-41048544963228842912014-06-09T06:22:01.997-07:002014-06-09T06:22:01.997-07:00Good morning , Jerry. Re the Tea Party and the go...Good morning , Jerry. Re the Tea Party and the government shutdown...yes, they were wrong, as I've said before on this forum. What they should have done is fight hard during the budget process, not after the money has already been obligated.<br /><br />Re Tea Party politics, there are two approaches toward trying to improve government, one short term, one long term. Short term, do like Obama and pose as a moderate until you get elected then drop the hammer down...or long term, be willing to fall on your sword, stick to hard and fast principle, lose elections to liberals until they screw it up so bad that the voters finally vote you in.<br /><br />I'm personally for both approaches!A Modest Scriblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698092153994590787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-14488814709136917532014-06-09T06:15:48.002-07:002014-06-09T06:15:48.002-07:00Well, gee, I wanted to get in here before the ange...Well, gee, I wanted to get in here before the anger started! Yes, I see student loans as government sanctioned irresponsibility but I also see this never ending money pit as an opportunity for colleges and universities to raise tuition, for landlords to raise the rent and even the utilities charging more. Whenever there is "easy money" (in quotes because we have to pay it back!) everyone along the food chain wants their cut.<br />At some point I think students realize that it is all a game and there is no penalty for dropping out.<br />About the Tea Party. I thought that after their absurdity in attempting to shut down the government they were going away?<br />If the Republicans want to win an election they have to nominate someone who has a chance at winning. Jerry Carlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024087888949143035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-12028142918422954922014-06-09T06:03:11.459-07:002014-06-09T06:03:11.459-07:00Anon, re Congress' "what can we do about ...Anon, re Congress' "what can we do about it?"...and the answer is elect more Tea Party candidates willing to shake things up and even impeach this socialist bastard.<br /><br />Thanks for your commments on the D-Day blog.A Modest Scriblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698092153994590787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360697570873499457.post-53194048050988557932014-06-09T05:36:00.130-07:002014-06-09T05:36:00.130-07:00When has the empty suit in the Oval Office ever ad...When has the empty suit in the Oval Office ever addressed real issues? Just look at all of his failed policies: bail outs, "green" initiatives, shovel ready jobs, healthcare, and now the student loan debacle. And don't get me started on the invasion of illegals that has his blessing. The man is destroying our country and our government reps on both sides of the aisle just stand there with their arms splayed wide while shrugging their shoulders and muttering, "He has the right to use Executive Orders. What can we do about it?" *sigh*<br />BTW, loved your D-Day column! Keep up the great work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com