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Karen Olson May 1, 2013 at 12:29 pm
I am so pleased and appreciative of this terrific group, led by our wonderfully focused Chris…Read More Hansen-you are keeping our hearts, souls, and dreams alive for our future NBA Basketball Team!! We will persevere! No fear-even if it is a few years off-this may be just a warm up for the final steps necessary to bring our Sonics Home!!! They are coming! One of your biggest fan and supporter!! Karen
Mark Hoppen May 1, 2013 at 10:19 am
I'm with you Brent, except in one respect. Perhaps the Sonics would have stayed in Seattle if…Read More leadership, both Wasington State and Seattle, had generated a committed vision for a stadium. At the time, our local capacity for action was nil. Sacramento, today, has generated a serious, committed effort in an incredibly short time led by a mayor. Imagine that! So, noting that distinction, Howard, David, and even Clay, are kind of absolved. The threshold criterion in Stern's mind is the will to act on an arena. In that sense, he appears consistent. As for Howard, on one hand he appears to have had his one great imaginative idea when he opened the latte site. Hansen, on the other hand, is a creative generator. I still think a team will emerge, if not now, relatively soon, say within two years.
Brent Champaco (Editor) April 30, 2013 at 10:20 pm
Could you tell I was a little peeved, Dan? Seriously, I absolutely agree about that Sacramento plan.…Read More So many holes it's ridiculous. It will be interesting to see how H/B/N will respond. They're successful billionaires for a reason. I'm assuming helplessly losing out on an investment isn't one of them.
Justin April 30, 2013 at 01:27 pm
Just watch a Seahawks game and tell me who has better fans than the 12th man!
John Snow April 30, 2013 at 11:01 am
Years ago my cousin lived in Seattle for a while. His observation about major league sports then…Read More was that Seattle would never truly be a big-league sports town because there is just too much to do around here. Skiing, boating, hiking, fishing, flying, climbing, etc., etc. I'm inclined to believe he was correct.
Joe M April 26, 2013 at 11:06 pm
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed reading my past posts. For someone who complains about…Read More "irrelevant cites and copious posting" you sure wandered way off topic. (Speaking of which, we're tied 8-8 on comments for this article - one more and you win:-)
For what it's worth, I have never belonged to any political party and have plenty of agreement and disagreement with the core principles of each (Republican, Democrat, Libertarian and Green). So call me what you want. I look at each issue on its own merits, and not in terms of any kind of ideology.
I'm not going to try to go point by point with all the ways you've misrepresented me, but I will add a comment about the Boy Scouts. I never advocated that they be forced to do anything. I respect them and the fact that they are a private religious organization. My opinions were about what I think they should do, and what I believe they will eventually do, however long it takes.
If you could find a way to be a bit less confrontational, you might find we have more in common than our technical backgrounds. Cheers - have a great weekend.
Kirkland Tony April 26, 2013 at 09:53 pm
Joe, you do realize we can easily read your past posts ON EVERY THREAD, don't you? It takes no time…Read More at all to see that you are left of center and aggressive at times about it. I didn't check bother prior to your latest message because I foolishly took you at face value - I assumed you were honest in your defense of the duplicitous words of Trent and actions of the Administration. But your history on guns (though you're near middle) and on whether a private organization (the Boy Scouts) should be forced to accept volunteers who violate their interpretation of their own oath, for examples, belie your claims.
Joe, when I drive a car, I do not kill children. (Your example - see, I did read your history.) Maybe you do, and have some responsibility to accept. I don't believe that you are responsible for my actions, but I believe you should be held as hard as hell accountable for yours. In this case, the Democrats (and, wrt FAA, Obama) made the calls and should be accountable.
One other thing... from reading your history, I see you are incredibly verbose; about seven messages a day average. And probably a retired former pilot former computer programmer. I still have a job (and background bizarrely similar to what it sounds like yours is.) You don't win or make your point by wearing us down with your irrelevant cites and copious posting. You just make yourself feel good.
Joe M April 26, 2013 at 10:12 am
When you said "Joe, I've been reading some leftist sites to try to better understand your…Read More perspective. ", I lost what little interest I had in continuing this discussion with you. You want to frame this as part of a grand war between left and right. I have no interest in siding with either, except on individual issues.
As for Trent Latta, I don't find him or this article to be very interesting. Like you, he seems to want to frame this as a left vs right battle. Neither he nor any of his critics have given me any information that would help me know what a reasonable level of spending for the courts would be. Meh.
Katie Pickett April 21, 2013 at 04:01 pm
Wow, this directly correlates and supports my previous blog entry! This is a MUST for any business…Read More owner!
Dane Ferrell April 20, 2013 at 08:21 pm
The religious nuts who refuse to read the constitution may claim that, and they also lie a lot as…Read More well, ever listen to Pat Robertson? now there is a scumbag if I ever heard one, got rich by getting stupid people to send him money, or god was gonna get them.
Dane Ferrell April 20, 2013 at 08:18 pm
Actually no, christians are not the only people who have killed anyone, but millions of people in…Read More the world have been murdered in the name of christianity, many christians are also brainwashed with hate, and bigotry, as for killing having to do with genetics, thats is wrong, making all of your claims to be straw man arguments.
employee April 20, 2013 at 07:53 pm
Jame K McClimans, i challenge you to read her opinion/manifesto, as written above, and tell me that…Read More her words discount millions of americans who belong to a faith that is not christian. I will say it again, it is bigoted. Capitol B. If you wish support bigotry, then please tell me why i should vote for her "misunderstood radical right"?
CoreyAnn April 15, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Thanks for the tip John! I'm going to have to check that restaurant (and mo-mos) out!
Lauren Padgett (Editor) April 15, 2013 at 12:36 pm
Thanks, John! I totally forgot about Annapurna, I have to go there next time I'm in Seattle!
John Anderson April 14, 2013 at 01:17 am
Great blog. Momos at Annapurna in Seattle, as well as several other Nepalese restaurants there.…Read More http://www.yelp.com/menu/annapurna-cafe-seattle
Sal April 11, 2013 at 03:00 am
It is sad indeed that back in 2005 President Bush and with the backing of members of Congress (both…Read More parties) agreed to spend $87 billion to rebuild Iraq and yet neither the Bush or the Obama Administration has supported such worthy cuases as this one to help our own disabled veterans. Our Pentagon military leaders spend $100 billion EVERY Year operating bases in Germany, Italy, Spain, S. Korea Japan etc. helping foreign governments protect themselves ___yet those same military brass never find anything extra to help the men and women that have served.
Ken Jones April 10, 2013 at 08:35 am
I can communicate with him via the Web ... perhaps a Skype conversation or an Internet chat.…Read More
There's one thought which crossed my mind when I saw the organization's website: this is a national effort with houses in various states. Why aren't they using national resources?
Randy Walden April 8, 2013 at 11:13 am
Hi Ken, here is his cell (760) 774-3244, he would appreciate any help. Thanks.
Fred Jacobsen April 7, 2013 at 02:43 pm
This sure sounds like a good reason to support the Metropolitan Park District issue on the current…Read More Bonney Lake ballot.
Cindy Peak April 13, 2013 at 12:25 am
Mr. Employee... no one has a choice in the color of their skin, nor in the circumstances into which…Read More they were born. They can only choose to do something with the life they have been given. To raise the color of my skin as in issue is kind of racist, isn't it? And your attempts at class warfare are not welcome here.
I was not born into the upper class; in fact it was quite the opposite: rather humble yet with a belief that if we tried, we could succeed with God's help. I do not apologize for any successes that I have attained because both my husband and I have worked very hard for them; and we thank God for his blessings upon our labor and efforts.
I don't get upset with your disagreeing with my positions. But your comments don't stop at the subject matter, but continue to insult. For over a month you have hurled insults at me, and I think I have been rather kind to you all considering. Especially when what you say about me is inaccurate.
And lastly, I know that you are a man; you have told me as much. Had I not believed that to be the case, I would not have said: "man up." My words were not to deny you your manhood, but to indicate that you were not living up to your potential with the insults your hurl my way from behind the cover of your alias. It is easy to take pot shots when your reputation isn't on the line. It is another ballgame to put yourself out there. Believe me, I know, because I now have you as a constant reminder!
employee April 12, 2013 at 11:07 pm
I am not a coward, i am a man, and if thats what you have to argue with, i guess i won.
Anonimity…Read More is not a new thing on the internet, Ms Peak, it gives people who, like me, a chance to voice thier opinion without having to worry about losing thier jobs or making thier families suffer for my opinions.
I have lived among strong women all my life, women that are not afraid to speak the truth and accept criticism for thier beliefs.
I would advise you to do the same, to call me a coward and to call me something less than a man, is a lame attempt to further your lame political agenda without providing facts.
I also will add that its very interesting to hear a upper class white woman, from Virginia, get upset that someone disagrees with her theory on race relations in the USA.
Cindy Peak April 12, 2013 at 10:41 pm
I'm not sure either of us can conclude if Senator Paul learned anything from the experience or not.…Read More That is his to determine.
Your conclusion about his willingness to "compromise" is not based in logic. His speech had little to say one way or the other about his willingness to compromise. What compromise do you seek from him?
I am leading. You may choose to follow or not. Your choice. But hiding behind an alias is not leadership; it is cowardice. Man up.
Cindy Peak April 2, 2013 at 01:18 pm
One more thing... if anyone is interested in reading about characteristics of the Tea Party, here's…Read More an article I ran across from a black member: http://www.teapartynation.com/profiles/blog/show?id=3355873%3ABlogPost%3A2482166&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_post
Cindy Peak April 2, 2013 at 12:17 pm
Dear Been there,
It is no dodge. His derrogatory term for the Tea Party, with which he painted me,…Read More is vulgar and has no place in civil discourse. But I will answer for you the accusations he posed.
I am not a Tea Party activist and no one has tasked me with writing these articles. I am passionate about writing, specifically writing about my God and country.
My home is in Steilacoom; I also rent a small apartment in Virginia for business purposes.
My whole purpose for writing is to explain the position of Conservatives from a Conservative's perspective. We have been accused of being a lot of things lately, even accused of being terrorists. Most of what is written about us I don't find to be true.
I believe there are far more people who could embrace Conservative thinking if they understood it. No one is forcing you or employee to read my articles. But if you do so with an open mind, I believe we can come to some common understanding and respect. I don't expect to change everyone's mind. And perhaps I'll change no one's mind. But at least I will have attempted to make our positions clear in the hopes of working together for the common good.
I did not attempt to put a positive spin on what Don Young said; I immediately denounced it and went so far as to confront him about his wrong statement. Liberals should do the same for theirs.
I'll put the John Birch Society on the list. Thanks!
You may not like my positions, but I don't dodge.
Been there April 2, 2013 at 11:41 am
Cindy, that's the kind of dodge people use when they have no real ideas to refute the argument.…Read More Enployee was not rude. Good try, but very transparent.
Lucile Summerlin March 21, 2013 at 01:40 pm
Pugetsounder -- I agree 120% with your comment. What about cars with loud mufflers and bass…Read More speakers (or whatever they are called) that rattle others' cars--those are noises that are disrespectful to others and should be eliminated. God Bless America and our military, Lucile Summerlin
Dr. Curt Oland March 21, 2013 at 01:20 pm
Let us not forget how much the military does for the local economy. Yes I can hear it in Gig…Read More harbor, and yes I am sure it is annoying if you live near it. It will be over soon. Plus I'm not so sure the government thinks that far ahead to plan training to try to increase funding. IMHO
Pugetsounder March 21, 2013 at 01:09 pm
Just thank God that you don't live in a country where those booms would mean you were being bombed!
jistephe March 20, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Cindy-Here's another poll showing Americans agree with Conservative/Republican budgetary solutions…Read More at a higher rate than Liberal policies. Again, Americans are a right leaning people and only back off when people are labeled Conservative.
http://thehill.com/polls/288641-hill-poll-voters-prefer-gop-budget-ideas-but-dislike-republican-party-
jistephe March 20, 2013 at 07:33 pm
Employee? Meh.
Cindy- Agree with you about Conservative V Republicans. They can be 2 different…Read More things. Interestingly enough, when people are asked about solutions that are conservative in nature or conservative leaning, 55-60% agree with conservatives. The American people only back away when they are told the idea or solution comes from a republican or conservative. Check out the latest PJ Media poll proving this out again. Deep down, Americans are conservative leaning, they just don't like being labeled as such and this is where the left has done a good job in conditioning the American people to reject conservatives out of hand just because they call themselves conservative. It's too bad many are that impressionable. The opposite is true as well. By that I mean people like Obama as a person, but do not like his policies or ideas whatsoever. Americans have been conditioned to believe things like gun violence is up and a big problem in America when the opposite is true. They've been conditioned to believe Mitt Romney didn't "care about regular people" Mitt has helped more people than 99% of Americans ever will. Look at Obama out there every day saying he cares about the middle class, while creating more poverty than ever, more food stamp recipients than ever, Americans are pretty gullible at times, Gullible enough to reject a conservative persons ideas they agree with just because they call themselves a conservative.
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