tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post1136892959754974813..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Nebraska Senate: Safe RepublicanStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-52175498499863332832008-10-05T01:32:00.000-05:002008-10-05T01:32:00.000-05:00There's another section of the bailout bill worth ...There's another section of the bailout bill worth noting. It lets the IRS give information from individual tax returns to any federal law enforcement agency investigating suspected <BR/>"terrorist" activity, which can, in turn, share it with local and state police. Intelligence agencies such as the CIA and the National Security Agency can also receive that information. <BR/><BR/>The information Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-90710705358613006152008-10-04T22:20:00.000-05:002008-10-04T22:20:00.000-05:00I was wrong. I said an obsure GOP PAC would come ...I was wrong. I said an obsure GOP PAC would come in an fight for Iron Mike. Its Sarah Palin!!!! The numbers started getting close, and Adriana brought in President Shrub. Kleeb shows a good move, and Sarah is brought in to bring enthusiasm back to Amnesty Mike. Why don't you bring back your buddy, mentor, and boss, The Shrub?<BR/><BR/>Have any of you purveyors of pachedermal providence foundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-40422902635249680622008-10-04T21:50:00.000-05:002008-10-04T21:50:00.000-05:00Funny, i figured passing the 700B on to the future...Funny, i figured passing the 700B on to the future generations was the easy vote. Thats all that has been happening for awhileAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-86999658854205935102008-10-04T21:37:00.000-05:002008-10-04T21:37:00.000-05:00Per the local newspaper, Lee Terry did a little mo...Per the local newspaper, Lee Terry did a little more research (you should all try that sometime) and talked with many business owners and Warren Buffet (I think he's just a tad smarter than any of you on money matters!!) and was told some things that would likely happen if the bill wasn't passed. <BR/><BR/>I think you all need to worry about your own finances and stop living beyond your means. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-25512366783004203042008-10-04T19:19:00.000-05:002008-10-04T19:19:00.000-05:00http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_s...http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=10450797<BR/><BR/>But don't fret, I'm sure the McCain camp is spending time in Nebr. b/c they feel like they can now that they've pretty much sowed things up elsewhere around the country.jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18238443680785477129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-17451110632978576622008-10-04T12:37:00.000-05:002008-10-04T12:37:00.000-05:00Let's see, little piggies come to the trough:1.) E...Let's see, little piggies come to the trough:<BR/><BR/>1.) Exemption from excise tax for certain wooden arrows designed for use by children. <B>$2 million</B><BR/><BR/>2.) Sec. 317. Seven-year cost recovery period for motorsports racing track facility. <B>$100 million</B><BR/><BR/>3.) Sec. 308. Increase in limit on cover over of rum excise tax to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. <B>$192 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-64515749671270621922008-10-04T08:45:00.000-05:002008-10-04T08:45:00.000-05:00It's Anazing how Susie Buffet and main line Dems a...It's Anazing how Susie Buffet and main line Dems are out in force registering Felons and those who are against the Connerly Amendment in North Omaha. Please come to mid and west Omaha to show the true nature of the Democratic Party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-74755003566757234642008-10-04T07:53:00.000-05:002008-10-04T07:53:00.000-05:00Did I write Esch? Aaargh! I meant TerryDid I write Esch? Aaargh! I meant TerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-65637620468513843592008-10-04T07:51:00.000-05:002008-10-04T07:51:00.000-05:00Omasteak:Esch would have lost another vote with hi...Omasteak:<BR/><BR/>Esch would have lost another vote with his bailout vote, but I live in the 1st, and Fortenberry earned my lasting support by voting twice against this 'crap sandwich' (to quote Boehner and Michelle Malkin).<BR/><BR/>Fortenberry has negligible opposition this year, and so could vote his conscience. It appears to be the conscience of a conservative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-81578662917901136342008-10-03T20:58:00.000-05:002008-10-03T20:58:00.000-05:00Nice flip flop by Lee Terry on the bailout legisla...Nice flip flop by Lee Terry on the bailout legislation. Clearly there wasn't enough pork in it last time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-76192992979702040932008-10-03T16:41:00.000-05:002008-10-03T16:41:00.000-05:00Any polls yet on the Esch/Terry race?Any polls yet on the Esch/Terry race?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-30793512417843059972008-10-03T16:28:00.000-05:002008-10-03T16:28:00.000-05:00So Sweeper, it's okay for Mikey to campaign outsid...So Sweeper, it's okay for Mikey to campaign outside Nebraska, but not Kleeb? You see the point was made because you make such a big deal about it. Mikey had actually campaign and fundraised several times out of state, including in New York, California and DC. What's the difference? Oh, that's right. Ones a Democrats, ones a Republican. <BR/><BR/>And if those numbers keep moving (and with this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-11925097656010573542008-10-03T16:02:00.000-05:002008-10-03T16:02:00.000-05:00Anon 3:27 You shouldn't have posted that. If you ...Anon 3:27 You shouldn't have posted that. If you happen to see some black helicopters...run!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-46526875279245486372008-10-03T15:27:00.000-05:002008-10-03T15:27:00.000-05:00Regarding your comparison between Chuck Hagel and ...Regarding your comparison between Chuck Hagel and Scott Kleeb...let us not forget that not only was Chuck a 50 year old veteran, he also had the company that counted the votes.<BR/>I refuse to acknowledge any positives in Hagel's role in Congress because he possibly undermined the foundation of free elections in order to get there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-42946792609642112322008-10-03T15:05:00.000-05:002008-10-03T15:05:00.000-05:00Thanks for your coverage of this race. I'd like yo...Thanks for your coverage of this race. I'd like you and your readers to know about a voter education initiative I'm involved in, Your Candidates-Your Health, which asks presidential and congressional candidates for their views on health care, medical research and other related issues. <BR/><BR/>Both McCain and Obama have responded to our survey at <A HREF="http://www.yourcandidatesyourhealth.org"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-44751441492955584902008-10-03T14:44:00.000-05:002008-10-03T14:44:00.000-05:00Pipsi,Obviously I'm talking about this cycle. But...Pipsi,<BR/><BR/>Obviously I'm talking about this cycle. But only you Kleebians could get that worked up about being down 14%. <BR/><BR/>Oh wait, I forgot that Kleeb "nearly won" in 2006, when he lost by 10%...Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-91486964105965658492008-10-03T14:41:00.000-05:002008-10-03T14:41:00.000-05:00Following up from above, the Obama camp IS opening...Following up from above, the Obama camp IS opening another office in Omaha -- on Ames Ave:<BR/><BR/>http://www.demconwatchblog.com/2008/10/obama-adds-another-campaign-office-in.html<BR/><BR/>Does this mean they think the Election will come down to ONE electoral vote?Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-58966863207101664512008-10-03T14:38:00.000-05:002008-10-03T14:38:00.000-05:00Sweeper, are you saying Amnesty Mike has NEVER ran...Sweeper, are you saying Amnesty Mike has NEVER ran a negative ad, or just hasn't this cycle? If the numbers get any closer, Mike will be screaming "Mr. Wizard!!", and some little, obscure GOP PAC will throw everything at Kleeb they can. Of course, Pontiuos Pilate Johanns will wash his hands of the sin by telling everybody his campaign never authorized it. <BR/><BR/>He is a puppet of the GOP, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-11055234485413987592008-10-03T14:23:00.000-05:002008-10-03T14:23:00.000-05:00Johanns isn't going to "let up?" Near as I can te...Johanns isn't going to "let up?" Near as I can tell, there is no "up" to "let." Those babes are lost in the wilderness over there, but they will win the race in spite of themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-76212627405370817842008-10-03T14:01:00.000-05:002008-10-03T14:01:00.000-05:00"J",Clicking on those links, it looks to me like t..."J",<BR/>Clicking on those links, it looks to me like they are circling back on the same article that refers to the original Obama office off Dodge. <BR/>Welcome to look at any correction to that.<BR/>SSStreet Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-16420895914615472532008-10-03T13:10:00.000-05:002008-10-03T13:10:00.000-05:00So the Esch campaign is bragging about ripping off...So the Esch campaign is bragging about ripping off elderly retirees just so he can repay himself past loans??? BTW, Lee Terry just cost himself 1 vote by voting for the "bailout bill" today...mine. It will be interesting to see how many Republican votes are cast in CD2 total and how many of those Lee doesn't get by people like me just skipping over that box on the ballot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-23030928123137927082008-10-03T12:38:00.000-05:002008-10-03T12:38:00.000-05:00"In any case, we doubt Obama will be pouring many ..."In any case, we doubt Obama will be pouring many more resources into Omaha."<BR/><BR/>better double-check that one. <BR/><BR/>http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/10/obama_adds_field_office_in_neb.phpjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18238443680785477129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-68450334147338113242008-10-03T12:23:00.000-05:002008-10-03T12:23:00.000-05:00So....just getting a chance to scan through the pa...So....just getting a chance to scan through the paper during lunch. Lee Terry's top contributors are lawyers and law firms? Boy does that explain a lot!<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, the paper reports that Jim Esch's top contributors are retirees. Guess who's mad right now about losing their retirement accounts in this economic mess? Oh yeah, retirees and soon-to-be retirees. Hope this makes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-86050714937022750842008-10-03T11:40:00.000-05:002008-10-03T11:40:00.000-05:00Ha!!!!!(Here, I'll use a little Joe Biden...)LET M...Ha!!!!!<BR/>(Here, I'll use a little Joe Biden...)<BR/>LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN: Ha!<BR/><BR/>And as far as funders go, is Scott anti-Israel?<BR/><BR/>But do tell how Scott's cash begging trip to DC went. And to Chicago. And to New York City. And to San Francisco.<BR/><BR/>To hear Kleeb tell it, you'd think he's been hitchhiking between Scottsbluff and Omaha for the past month.Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-46140963866542624572008-10-03T11:26:00.000-05:002008-10-03T11:26:00.000-05:00Kleeb's positions are more in line with Nebraskan'...Kleeb's positions are more in line with Nebraskan's than Johanns', who parrots talking points that people are tired of hearing. By the way, how was Mikey's big New Jersey fundraiser with the Pro-Israel PAC?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com