Comments on: Kelo: Nothing New

By: Don Singleton

Don Singleton — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 14:46:47 +0000

Kelo

La Shawn Barber has a very good analysis of the Kelo decision, which I addressed here and here and here.

By: La Shawn

La Shawn — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:43:21 +0000

Country bumpkins? Have you seen their houses, DS? Can’t believe you’re falling for that dated stereotype. I guess you don’t get out to the exurbs of VA that much.

I have no idea why you’re so bitter about this. People work hard to live a certain way and maintain a certain lifestyle. Why would they want to live around the very creeps they worked to get away from?

Blog hostess privilege: I get the last word of this tonight. I may re-open in the morning.

By: DarkStar

DarkStar — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:39:39 +0000

The country bumpkins should be grateful. Now they will get running water and indoor toilets.

By: Renee

Renee — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:25:05 +0000

I’m in VA and I’ll be one of them (I couldn’t help it)

By: La Shawn

La Shawn — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:23:34 +0000

Of courst not ALL. Just most.

By: DarkStar

DarkStar — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:11:21 +0000

I agree, DS. Conservatives in VA will definitely make use of it. They want land use restrictions because they donâ€™t want all those city folks moving anywhere near them.

And I donâ€™t blame them.

Yep. City folks are all immoral filthy heathens who don’t know the about being friendly, neighborly, or kind.

By: Raymond

Raymond — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:23:05 +0000

James,

If I don’t have a point, then why are you arguing it?

By: Raymond

Raymond — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:22:10 +0000

I am not the only person discussing the 2nd Amendment in response to this issue AND I in no way advocate using violence to solve this problem. I am simply drawing attention to the TRUE history behind the 2nd Amendment and why it REALLY was installed as a protection for the people.

Others are bravely bringing up the caustic topic during primetime in response to my talking points? Try Rush, Boortz and Savage.

I think they are pretty sane with respect to Conservative THOUGHT and as predicted have called out a lot of this liberal buffoonery on their shows.

I realize I can be a bit “spicy” for some and certainly for Ms. Barber, but I am trying to find the civil middle on these inflammaory topics.

Ignoring the hardcore realities however, won’t change the outcome of bad decisions and apathy.

By: actus

actus — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:01:15 +0000

Dan Hamilton: “Then you make the decision. Is it worth it. If it is you get rid of the Politician. After this happens a couple of time the Politicians decide the money just isâ€™t worth their life.”

Wait, what are you talking about? murder?

By: James Manning

James Manning — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 23:46:01 +0000

SCSI –

I could try but I won’t. I don’t think Raymond has a point at all. There is no way you can explain to me how owning a gun assist in any way. Again, who’s going to fight City Hall with a gun when they come to snatch their land? Read what happened to the Black Pathers in Chicago or MOVE in Philadelphia. Ya’ll be sure to let me know when the revolution start. I want to make sure I have on CNN with some popcorn so I can see the government wipe ya’ll off the face of the earth:)

And I agree with DS that party affiliation won’t make a difference when politicians start using their new found power in earnest.

By: SCSIwuzzy

SCSIwuzzy — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:58:18 +0000

DS: Too right. Power attracts the corruptable like flies to stink.
James: Could you pack a little more condescenion into you comments about southerners? Is Raymond even southern?
While Raymond is over the top today, he has a point. The 2nd ammendment just got another boost in importance, now that the 5th has been diminished.

By: La Shawn

La Shawn — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:34:41 +0000

I agree, DS. Conservatives in VA will definitely make use of it. They want land use restrictions because they don’t want all those city folks moving anywhere near them.

And I don’t blame them.

By: DarkStar

DarkStar — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:28:41 +0000

If you think that only liberal politicians will make use of this, you just wait and see.

This has corruption written all over it and it’s going to cross party/ideological lines.

By: Dan Hamilton

Dan Hamilton — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:52:58 +0000

You don’t fight the police. You can’t win and the Politicians don’t give a damn. And working to replace the Politicians is a real joke after they have gotten rich serving the developers.

First, you do all you legally can, through the courts, through the media, etc. Then you make the decision. Is it worth it. If it is you get rid of the Politician. After this happens a couple of time the Politicians decide the money just is’t worth their life.

We are talking about corrupt politicians here.

We also work to replace those idiots on the SC who made this decision.

No you don’t use your guns to fight the police. Most gun people aren’t that stupid. You use them where they will do the most good against the corrupt politicians.

The costs are a bitch but do you stand for what is right or just forgetabout it. Your decision.

By: pajamazon

pajamazon — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:40:14 +0000

T in Mpls
My comment was more to Andy and the SUV statement than to you. And even though your first concerns are about “housing projects”-(non-owners in most cases) I will withdraw your name from comment # 31.