tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post2901474749372965733..comments2023-10-06T00:59:28.937-07:00Comments on Innominatus: Mark Steyn rules, and vote no on 66 & 67! (updated)innominatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365636738022339985noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-16760508319159376812010-01-27T16:55:04.579-08:002010-01-27T16:55:04.579-08:00Innominatus, I for one look forward to the day you...Innominatus, I for one look forward to the day you become Emperor of Oregon.<br /><br />God bless.LSPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120630078039958644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-51509461407128861402010-01-27T14:08:14.481-08:002010-01-27T14:08:14.481-08:00We have a friend here in town that works for a dry...We have a friend here in town that works for a drywall company. His boss told him flat out that if this tax passes, he'd have to lay him off. He was so desperate he asked his wife to help him write a letter to the editor.<br /><br />"I can't <i>do</i> that," she said, "I work for the school district."<br /><br />Anyway, I have a new Red Oregon Blue Oregon map up over at my place. You're welcome to it.Gordon R. Durandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153840447094854854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-19269501737285750822010-01-27T09:55:47.414-08:002010-01-27T09:55:47.414-08:00>>>because the public service unions want...>>>because the public service unions wanted to keep their standard of living at others expenses.<br /><br />Jaded - that sums it up perfectly.<br /><br />Infidel - That's the spirit!innominatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365636738022339985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-51056183428824753702010-01-27T09:43:24.491-08:002010-01-27T09:43:24.491-08:00I've just voted to raise my personal debt ceil...I've just voted to raise my personal debt ceiling. If the States can do it, why not this humble blogger?Infidel de Manahattahttp://www.manhattaninfidel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-32069551298225491202010-01-27T08:52:25.147-08:002010-01-27T08:52:25.147-08:00Hey Innominatus,
I would really like to leave a l...Hey Innominatus,<br /><br />I would really like to leave a long comment on this Black Wednesday, but I like you and have respect for "Family-Friendly Phrasing Heartily Encouraged", so I am at a loss for words. <br /><br />Other than; I am praying for all the workers who will be losing their jobs because the public service unions wanted to keep their standard of living at others expenses.jadedfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704928974375816230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-20574087889759483122010-01-27T08:48:24.675-08:002010-01-27T08:48:24.675-08:00Gordon - I know. Normally I'm a sourpuss but ...Gordon - I know. Normally I'm a sourpuss but I had a brief, shinging moment of optimism there for a second.<br /><br />King Shamus - I'll record the deed right away. I worry about you getting into some trouble with that much land, though. :)<br /><br />Odie - Oregon has voted down a sales tax many times. We're kind of rebellious in that regard. But give it a new name and wrap it in a prettier package and I guess we're dumb enough to accept it.<br /><br />1TC - I keep hearing figures like 70k jobs will be lost. I fear it will be WAAAYYYYY worse than that. But hey, all those gov't employees still have to eat. The rest of us can flip their burgers and stir their mochas.innominatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365636738022339985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-91099978446298796392010-01-27T08:18:10.297-08:002010-01-27T08:18:10.297-08:00We'll there's a plan to put small business...We'll there's a plan to put small businesses out of business and further drive up unemployment. Truly dunderheaded thinking.One Ticked Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12421694059235567683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-65839309638344440832010-01-27T07:53:27.597-08:002010-01-27T07:53:27.597-08:00I'm glad to see that the people of your state ...I'm glad to see that the people of your state are just stupid as Californians. You see the idiots here never saw a bond issue they didn't like.<br /><br />What the geniuses in your state did, in essence, is vote yes for a sales tax. Everything that is sold will be taxed at a certain rate. Guess who is going to pass that on the the morons that voted for it. Now see if you can guess who is going to scream the loudest when that happens? DUH!Woodsterman (Odie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00423574390748358762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-13719433077709575752010-01-27T07:51:22.296-08:002010-01-27T07:51:22.296-08:00In this future Right-Wingnut's Paradise, I cal...In this future Right-Wingnut's Paradise, I call dibs on the Hells Canyon region. All 650,000 acres of it. I hear there's good hunting, fishing and other cool stuff to do. I also figure 650,000 acres should be enough space for me. What can I say, I need room.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-64378989463237944582010-01-26T22:23:47.948-08:002010-01-26T22:23:47.948-08:00And the Mail Tribune, too. But those were lukewarm...And the Mail Tribune, too. But those were lukewarm editorials -- "look how sober and reasonable we are" -- while everything else in their papers shouted "Yes! Vote yes!" It's like putting a bumper sticker on a megaphone. It has no effect on the noise level.<br /><br />No, it's over. There aren't enough votes in rural Oregon to balance Lane and Benton, let alone Multnomah.Gordon R. Durandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153840447094854854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-2671326564811492022010-01-26T21:46:22.252-08:002010-01-26T21:46:22.252-08:00Gordon - I mistakenly thought that if even The Ore...Gordon - I mistakenly thought that if even <i>The Oregonian</i> realized how rotten these bills are, that we had a chance. Now I'm reduced to finger-crossing that there are a lot of ballots in rural areas that are yet to be counted.innominatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365636738022339985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-52826583709779445042010-01-26T21:38:11.245-08:002010-01-26T21:38:11.245-08:00The stupidity is largely confined to Multnomah, La...The stupidity is largely confined to Multnomah, Lane, and Benton Counties; the rural parts of the state have voted against. And jadedfellow, I'm all for forming a new state, but by Article IV, Section 3, it would require the consent of the legislatures of all states concerned and the Congress as well. Ain't gonna happen.Gordon R. Durandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153840447094854854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-57498331349319876762010-01-26T21:02:42.414-08:002010-01-26T21:02:42.414-08:00I have a feeling stupidity is contagious...I have a feeling stupidity is contagious...Velcrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137201079791654873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-20708714486430435612010-01-26T19:56:43.763-08:002010-01-26T19:56:43.763-08:00Velcro - if this crap is contagious, we're doo...Velcro - if this crap is contagious, we're doomed. I'm half surprised they didn't try to reach all the way back to 2007 when the state economy was still decent.<br /><br />Matthew - Them there are fightin' words! You have Schumer for a Senator, so I think maybe, um, it is bi-coastal.innominatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365636738022339985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-34763661379709062842010-01-26T19:43:53.457-08:002010-01-26T19:43:53.457-08:00Something about living on the West coast makes peo...Something about living on the West coast makes people stop thinkingEditorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08892748627168218304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-36250942995368270182010-01-26T16:52:56.920-08:002010-01-26T16:52:56.920-08:00I sure hope everyone votes no so that the bigwigs ...I sure hope everyone votes no so that the bigwigs in my state don't get the same idea. What a quick way to shut down the economy!Velcrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137201079791654873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-77094740711071572632010-01-26T15:35:48.634-08:002010-01-26T15:35:48.634-08:00Matt - PA had a chance to elect Lynn Swann and did...Matt - PA had a chance to elect Lynn Swann and didn't do it. That's pretty freakin' FUBAR. Not up to Oregon levels of foob, but too close for comfort.<br /><br />I think a sarcastic statesman needs a gavel, you know, to look official. And to bonk ecohippies with. I'll get right on it.innominatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365636738022339985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-67897071848805888902010-01-26T15:26:14.875-08:002010-01-26T15:26:14.875-08:00Wow, I thought PA was FUBAR'd. When you estab...Wow, I thought PA was FUBAR'd. When you establish the new order, let me know. I'm up for sarcastic statesman.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18327435952188104946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-72868372006344493542010-01-26T14:05:54.492-08:002010-01-26T14:05:54.492-08:00Jaded, I'll let you get away with lots worse t...Jaded, I'll let you get away with lots worse than that! No apology needed. Ranting is not only allowed, it is encouraged! The only thing I like to avoid is unnecessary 4-letter stuff. <br /><br />And yeah, Snarky has that effect on people. Myself included.innominatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365636738022339985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-30709553923620171492010-01-26T13:47:54.241-08:002010-01-26T13:47:54.241-08:00Sorry for the rant.
Must be reading too many post...Sorry for the rant.<br /><br />Must be reading too many posts by Snarky Badword, I guess he is beginning to rub off on me.jadedfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704928974375816230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369193113416393945.post-19191592887963013502010-01-26T13:11:21.244-08:002010-01-26T13:11:21.244-08:00Yep, Oregon is a liberal mess, tho a few conservat...Yep, Oregon is a liberal mess, tho a few conservative strongholds are here and there. <br /><br />I would be all for the east side breaking off with parts of Wa, excluding Bend, and starting a new state. Almost happened once, why not try again.<br /><br />If not, I am buying a crap load of common shares in shovel making companies. With all the new do nothing public jobs, I figger the demand for shovels to lean, is going to skyrocket in the near future.<br /><br />Sorry to bust your bubble but my brothers and mother ain't going no where either. But hey 7 votes, to the right, is a lucky number in my numerology so hope spring's eternal.<br /><br />Down with kooklongcowski! You can engrave that on my forehead.jadedfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704928974375816230noreply@blogger.com