Open thread: B-b-budget

Submitted by James on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 9:17am.
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Chris Fitzsimon at NC Policy watch has a concise preview of the upcoming legislative session and the fuzzy fuzzy budget picture.

It adds up to a challenging session for lawmakers, who will be meeting with one eye focused on their own re-election campaigns and in the shadow of a gubernatorial race that is almost certain to include misleading and simplistic rhetoric about budgets and taxes.

Almost certain? Myers Park Pat has already jump-started the simplistic rhetoric with his victory speech Tuesday night. Might have to give the guy a new nickname.


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I'm out all day. Ya'll have fun.

Submitted by James on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 9:19am.

Cheers!

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Tough Talking Pat.

Submitted by Leslie H on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 10:34am.

Pandering Pat.
The Myers Park Mouth.
The 24Hr Crime, Fences and Immigrants Show.

"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." - Harry Truman

There are a lot of good Democrats in Myers Park

Submitted by Betsy Muse on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 12:17pm.

That's where I was raised.


Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.

Leslie H's picture

Nothing against Myers Park

Submitted by Leslie H on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 3:14pm.

... just Panderin' Pat. ;)

"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." - Harry Truman

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Is there video of Elizabeth

Submitted by nctodc on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 1:08pm.

Is there video of Elizabeth Edwards' testimony today on the Hill?

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There are people in every time and every land who want to stop history in its tracks. They fear the future, mistrust the present, and invoke the security of the comfortable past which, in fact, never existed. - Robert F. Kennedy

What is she testifying about?

Submitted by Linda on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 1:10pm.

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Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Pointing at Naked Emperors

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Health Care

Submitted by nctodc on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 1:28pm.

She and Lance Armstrong both testified today before the Senate's HELP committee. Found a small segment on Think Progress:


I'll see if I can track down the full video later today.

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There are people in every time and every land who want to stop history in its tracks. They fear the future, mistrust the present, and invoke the security of the comfortable past which, in fact, never existed. - Robert F. Kennedy

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It's interesting that she only made a remark in passing

Submitted by loftT on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 1:44pm.

on Universal Health Care and didn't even call it that, I don't think.

Progressive Democrats of North Carolina

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which issue is most important to you?

Submitted by Jerimee on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 4:55pm.

ncdp.org survey results at of May 8th:

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McCain - The Third Bush Term

I still think you should have including the illegal war in iraq.

Submitted by Linda on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 4:56pm.

Because I would have voted for that.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Pointing at Naked Emperors

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you and everyone else in the world

Submitted by Jerimee on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 9:34am.

You have no idea how often I get that. Not a day goes by.

Here I'll show you that pie chart . . .

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McCain - The Third Bush Term

I think that just shows you how important it is.

Submitted by Linda on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 9:48am.

I'd like to see people be able to pick their top two issues - maybe represented in a bar graph? Or prioritize 1 through 5. That would be interesting, too.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Pointing at Naked Emperors

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here's another poll

Submitted by Jerimee on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 9:33am.

the results are slightly disturbing . . .

http://www.wral.com/news/local/politics/poll/2853560/?show_poll=1

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McCain - The Third Bush Term

Still recovering from the Moore-Perdue wars.

Submitted by Linda on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 9:52am.

It will get better as soon as Ms. Perdue gets back on the trail and starts showing what Democrats will do for the state as opposed to Republicans. And it's a WRAL poll. Isn't that the most conservative station in the state? I won't even watch that news cast.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Pointing at Naked Emperors

Reproductive Rig?

Submitted by Grace on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 10:02am.

I am surprised more people didn't vote that reproductive rigs are important to them! Go fig!

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No, people who focus on that are a problem

Submitted by Brunette on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 8:40am.

People who focus on that issue are troublemakers who won't understand that the reproductive rights of half the human population are a pesky side issue to those who:
1. figure that as men, it isn't their problem
2. figure that as women of means, they can always afford to get an abortion if needed.
3. figure that as women beyond the age of childbirth it's not their problem
4. figure that it will never happen to them

So, it's just not important, really, and those of us who think it is are a big drag who really ought to sit down and shut up.

Hmm. I know that feeling.

Submitted by Linda on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 11:37am.

So, it's just not important, really, and those of us who think it is are a big drag who really ought to sit down and shut up.

>wink<

One of the most important things the next President will do is appoint at least 1 new, possible 2, Supreme Court Justices (I'm making educated guesses based on the age of the Justices now on the court.)

That's another good reason for people who are about reproductive rights (dare I throw the A bomb? Yeah, I do), people who want to ensure that all women who require a safe, healthy abortion, are able to obtain one - to vote for the Democratic nominee, no matter who he or she is.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Pointing at Naked Emperors

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This is why I'm still a Democrat

Submitted by Brunette on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 12:12pm.

It's about two things: the party platform that still supports a woman's right to choose abortion and fact that the President makes appointments (w/ confirmation) to the Supreme Court.

Brad Miller endorses Obama (updated w/statement)

Submitted by NCDem Amy on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 6:06pm.

Another superdelegate for Obama, our fellow Blogger Brad Miller:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/8/155433/8247/598/511972

Photo of Brad Miller and Future Congressman Larry Kissell's wife, Tina, at a BlueNC Women Bloggers Meet and Greet

Brad's statement:

"I will cast my vote as a delegate in Denver for Senator Barack Obama. The decision was not easy. Senator Clinton has run an impressive campaign, and has spoken eloquently to the concerns of working and middle class American families. She is one of the great leaders of this generation.

"Senator Obama understands that he has the chance not just to win the election this year, but to be a great president. Americans know that Republican policies have failed because Republican ideas are wrong. Americans know that our government has not acted, to use Franklin Roosevelt's words, as trustees for the whole people, but have taken the side of powerful economic interests on every issue. Americans want a fundamental change in course.

"Senator Obama will seize that opportunity.

"If Senator Obama and Democratic candidates up and down the ticket win this year and then deliver next year, we can build a consensus that will last a generation."

www.MoBetterChange.blogspot.com

Who is Kissel supporting?

Submitted by TrueMeckDem on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 2:41pm.

Has Larry made his choice known: Obama or Clinton?

"jump in where you can and hang on"
Briscoe Darling to Sheriff Andy

I haven't heard

Submitted by Betsy Muse on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 7:34am.

....however, I imagine he will support the Democratic nominee. heh

Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.

Dream ticket: Dean/Flair

Submitted by TrueMeckDem on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 7:42am.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoUh9TeWbNg

"jump in where you can and hang on"
Briscoe Darling to Sheriff Andy

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That. Is. Funny.

Submitted by Robert P. on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 9:49am.

Woooo thousand 8.

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so much goodness

Submitted by Jerimee on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 10:50am.

This is why Al Gore invented the internet.

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McCain - The Third Bush Term

keeping things in perspective

Submitted by Linda on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 4:28pm.


Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Pointing at Naked Emperors

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Well done, Sir.

Submitted by Leslie H on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 9:38pm.

Well done.

Thanks for sharing, Linda. That's another one for the email list. :)

"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." - Harry Truman

Radiohead was unbelievable

Submitted by scharrison on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 11:29am.

I'm a little worn out, but I had a blast with my boys and Steven's gf Nicole. Dig it, and then dig it some more.

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TrueMeckDem on Myers Park Pat

"My opinion of Pat has changed over the years. I used to think he was truly a man of the people but the longer he has been mayor, the less I think of him.

As with most cities, Charlotte has three political parties: Dem, Rep, and Chamber of Commerce. Pat is definitely the puppet of the COC here. What is good for business is good for Charlotte and Pat ... very personable guy, he has gotten a bunch of Dems in these parts to vote for him but I don't trust him."

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