Comments on: Leave Only Footprints …

by: Holly

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:01:16 +0000

You’re right, Dan. The Out of Context blog has gotten much better and more timely in recent weeks. I should be checking more often, eh? Oh well, sometimes I get a little busy with work and life. If I didn’t have a few real-world diversions, I’d be sitting on my ass and checking every blog, 37 times a day from here to Neptune and back. Anyway, congrats on prolific postings and I’ll keep checking in, so as to prevent any further on-line faux paus.

by: dan harrie

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:23:14 +0000

Holly,
C’mon The Tribune’s Out of Context barely stays timely? Take another look. We post prolifically. Compare the number of posts you made, for instance, during September so far, compared to us. That would be five to 24. Yeah, I know. You were on vacation. So compare another month — any other month. And the quality of the post. Well, they speak for themselves. Cheers.

by: debi

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:34:21 +0000

Your “psychopath” comment about Rocky reminded me of sitting in Kansas listening to my uncle tell me how lucky I was to have Ronald Reagan as our governor in California. As far as I was concerned, Reagan was a disaster to everything I held dear as a Californian and, as president, everything I held dear as an American. Of course, I hadn’t met Bush yet. Anyway, my point is, I admired Rocky from my California bleacher seat. At least he had the balls to take positions.

Can’t bring myself to support Hillary, I’m afraid. I’ll vote for her against any of the Republican contenders but I don’t think she can win.

Here’s another “Run, Al, Run!” wish. Gore got my vote when he ran and I’ve been wishing on stars for him since this whole 2008 election mess began. Haven’t made a campaign contribution yet in hopes that I can send him some money in the near future.

by: baldyjoe

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:56:52 +0000

Glad to see you back. I can only add this to the political discourse. If John Edwards is nominated I would vote for him. Otherwise, I will probably vote for Ralph Nader, again, if he runs. I have voted for him the last three elections, I think. My last winner was Bill for his first term.

by: Oregon pinot noir

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:38:54 +0000

Ditto on the welcome back!

I’m not surprised by the blog ranking as you have quite a following.

Being several years out of Utah, my thoughts go to the 2008 elections, so crucial to this country. I agree with chardonnay and friends’ take on Hillary, though would vote for her if she becomes the dem candidate, hopeful she would have an interesting VP choice. Elizabeth Edwards is terrific…if only….but I like John too. I also like Dodd, Obama and Biden and actually Chuck Hagel recently (of course not running)….ALL more than Hillary. What was that flag burning crap about? Makes me wonder… WHO is she?

What’s sad is how it’s all about money, leaving out potentially better candidates lacking the cash, connections and networking (often suspect.) Doesn’t allow for a candidate choice based strictly on merit. A tragic flaw to the system. But hey, life is flawed.

Your trip sounds lovely and maybe not having pictures meant a more relaxed and ‘enjoying the moment’ experience.

by: chardonnay

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:28:52 +0000

Ah yes…..Hillary

My local social group is both liberal and activist. Several went to Lodi to campaign for Jerry McNerney and help bring down that awful primitive Pombo. The desire for a dem prez is palpable in the extreme.

Hillary ? Most of the group pretty much agree with her stated platform(s)…but a straw vote only gave her a 7-5 margin. Why the disaffected five ? Let me list the reasons for their dislike;
1.) resentment for her vote allowing Bush to use force in Iraq. Obama did not and Edwards,who did, has apologised.
2.) Hillary care, NOT that we don`t need health care for all…but her naked arrogance in proclaiming that the country got “two for one” when electing Bill is the ultimate chutzpa.
3.) she branded as liars women who she knew were telling the truth about Bill and his inability to keep his wick dry. The “vast right-wing conspiracy”. Indeed

The popular choice here is Al Gore 12-0, Wanna a distaff prez ? My dream would be Elizabeth Edwards. Both smarter than her husband and farther left.

The dems are toast if they lose the presidency next year. The one candidate who could lead them to defeat is Hillary.

Anyway, welcome back !