tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post5523486126873388321..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Richard Carter: Nebraska can't afford EschStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-49708098380145320282008-07-18T15:14:00.000-05:002008-07-18T15:14:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-80258104335200014972008-07-18T15:04:00.000-05:002008-07-18T15:04:00.000-05:00I wonder if Terry will finally accept Carter's lea...I wonder if Terry will finally accept Carter's leadership challenge. According the the OWH, April 29, 2008... <BR/><BR/>Jim Esch is drug-free.<BR/><BR/>That was the result, made public Monday, of a test Esch took after his opponent in the 2nd District Democratic congressional primary challenged him to prove that both are drug-free as they campaign for the U.S. House.<BR/><BR/>Carter also Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-47924026328522761222008-07-14T20:17:00.000-05:002008-07-14T20:17:00.000-05:00LOL...what bothers me most is that someone running...LOL...what bothers me most is that someone running for office thinks it's a good idea to "endorse" another candidate. WTF is that??? People, seriously, get a grip! These candidate's should worry about their own races.<BR/><BR/>Further, who cares who Richard Carter endorses. He's got ZERO credibility anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-57441473383032913092008-07-14T00:28:00.000-05:002008-07-14T00:28:00.000-05:00Anon 1:26 pm. The reason I can no longer stand Ch...Anon 1:26 pm. The reason I can no longer stand Chuckie Hagel is the way he treated General Petraeus. He voted for him to take over forces in Iraq and then tried his dead-level best to see that he failed. Unfortunately, Chuckie's ego would have required that Americans paid the price with their lives. So I don't care that his ACU ranking is over 90. I don't care that he is a Republican. I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-44346741883897834472008-07-13T23:13:00.000-05:002008-07-13T23:13:00.000-05:00The United States we are governed by laws and thes...The United States we are governed by laws and these laws should be respected! The American public deserve elected officials that respect the laws that our democratic officials create and pass. It looks like Esch has not done that!!! DUI, FEC, and wait I heard that he was kicked off the Creighton campus arguing with a police officer. Is he allowed back on campus yet? <BR/>I wonder why he got Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-44894060417485778812008-07-13T23:03:00.000-05:002008-07-13T23:03:00.000-05:00Where are all the Dems now? Looks like they ran b...Where are all the Dems now? Looks like they ran back into their holes! Maybe next election... Wait.... This is Nebraska where the Dems are even Republican. After Esch loses for the second time he is done in politics. He would not even be able to run for city council. <BR/><BR/>Has anyone found the clapper? Has Jim? Someone should ask him! He'll know what your talking about!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-25844925862012672272008-07-13T19:35:00.000-05:002008-07-13T19:35:00.000-05:00Hmmm. Didn't Abbie Cornett change over to the R s...Hmmm. Didn't Abbie Cornett change over to the R side of the isle?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-71278647527149857092008-07-13T18:38:00.000-05:002008-07-13T18:38:00.000-05:00Well, if we take the numbers from the last race an...Well, if we take the numbers from the last race and Carter gives Terry extra votes. Terry wins by a landslide and Esch is gone from politics for good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-91959486603284451712008-07-13T18:31:00.000-05:002008-07-13T18:31:00.000-05:00This is huge!! The only thing that would be bigge...This is huge!! The only thing that would be bigger is if Ralph Nader dropped out and endorsed McCain - that would certainly put him over the top. Or, maybe Steve Laird will come out for Esch.<BR/><BR/>If you forgot, Democrats looked at Richard Carter (who couldn't raise jack to run for office) and gave him an amazing 18%. Have fun with that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-16720108945266113392008-07-13T18:03:00.000-05:002008-07-13T18:03:00.000-05:00The D's have been taken back so far, they do not k...The D's have been taken back so far, they do not know what hit them.<BR/><BR/>Wake up to reality. You all are acting like a bunch of whiners.<BR/><BR/>GROW UP!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-18880095417398586962008-07-13T17:49:00.000-05:002008-07-13T17:49:00.000-05:00Clap on Clap off... The Clapper!!!!Clap on Clap off... The Clapper!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-42830953130614242682008-07-13T17:47:00.000-05:002008-07-13T17:47:00.000-05:00Has Jim really had a real Nebraska Job? Does he h...Has Jim really had a real Nebraska Job? Does he have the Nebraska values of hard work, self pride, and self worth? Looking at his employment resume it doesn't look like it. <BR/><BR/>Jim has the trust fund been working for you? Doesn't seem like Nebraska values to me! <BR/><BR/>Way to go Carter! Looks like the Vet is showing courage again and again. Dems are looking like the same old partyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-46570940884410833222008-07-13T15:35:00.000-05:002008-07-13T15:35:00.000-05:00$10,000 earned income in 2007? I thought he said ...$10,000 earned income in 2007? I thought he said in his WH interview that he was the "Managing Partner" of his family's real estate partnership. Surely the "top doggie" in the office should make more than that!<BR/><BR/>Maybe there should be a category called "Unearned Income" for all the Trust Fund candidates!<BR/><BR/>I want to come back in my next life as a Trust Fund Adult! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-74182701762987304772008-07-13T15:15:00.000-05:002008-07-13T15:15:00.000-05:00On one of Jim's financial disclosure forms it says...On one of Jim's financial disclosure forms it says his earned income was $10,000 for 2007. Doing what? Babysitting? Working one day a week sacking groceries? I mean, I don't know a single person with a Law Degree who only makes $10,000 a year. GET A FRICKIN JOB JIM! Hell, anyone home. Newsflash: people work, some families have a mom and dad that BOTH work, have a house payment, car payment,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-23464219858198124982008-07-13T15:03:00.000-05:002008-07-13T15:03:00.000-05:00Just left the NNN blog, I refuse to comment there,...Just left the NNN blog, I refuse to comment there, they are all "I hate everyone and everything" morans.<BR/><BR/>If Richard had gone and talked to Congressman Terry, he would have realized then, as the Terry folks did immediately, they have a LOT more in common, than not. Instead, the Dems (as they have for the last several cycles) found a sacrificial lamb that they could put their label on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-12904310546172203562008-07-13T14:30:00.000-05:002008-07-13T14:30:00.000-05:00The last Anony sounds like a little girl defending...The last Anony sounds like a little girl defending her Momma.<BR/><BR/>When does the Fall Semester start at the UNL Law School, or will you be skipping it for your really important candidateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-46141397106800030342008-07-13T13:26:00.000-05:002008-07-13T13:26:00.000-05:00So, let me get this straight. We should respect a...So, let me get this straight. We should respect and revere Richard Carter for turning his back on those who helped him try to run against Lee Terry just two months ago, but be disgusted by Chuck Hagel who has served Nebraska for years as a Republican just because he takes a different view than you on the Iraq war?<BR/><BR/>Richard Carter is the second coming of Christ, but Chuck Hagel is a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-88821726610213760252008-07-13T12:30:00.000-05:002008-07-13T12:30:00.000-05:00As a veteran myself, I could not ever be a D becau...As a veteran myself, I could not ever be a D because of the way they treat those who serve. <BR/><BR/>I have ssen nothing but vile, ugliness and utter hatred toward those who serve.<BR/><BR/>Come on over, Richard where you will be respected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-69909110120671484912008-07-13T11:50:00.000-05:002008-07-13T11:50:00.000-05:00Ed 11:23: Thank you! Another vile, obnoxious com...Ed 11:23: Thank you! Another vile, obnoxious comment from you, on the record no less. <BR/><BR/>You are practically begging the Republicans to hold a newser where they say: "Look at how the left-wing faction of the Democratic party is treating one of their own. Now we see what they think of an outstanding veteran who has served his country."<BR/><BR/>Keep it up, please! Give us more paper Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-71171358454002666172008-07-13T11:40:00.000-05:002008-07-13T11:40:00.000-05:00All you progressive D's had a chance to get a seri...All you progressive D's had a chance to get a serious candidate to challenge Rep. Terry. Too bad you settled for someone who has no real world experience and still has yet to file his FEC reports. <BR/><BR/>Carter is to be respected not only for his service, but the level of his views and the way he has developed those views. I might disagree with a few of those, however, I can respect him.<BR/><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-29966305697103942732008-07-13T11:23:00.000-05:002008-07-13T11:23:00.000-05:00Amazing! Just freaking amazing! All you Repuglicru...Amazing! Just freaking amazing! All you Repuglicruds are elevating Dick to godlike status after having only just recently ripped him a new one for being a poser. All it took for him to become your new saint is give you a little love. How much did that cost y'all?<BR/><BR/>My uncle, a Vietnam vet, says that's the kind of guy they fragged over there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-25016306787691584622008-07-13T11:16:00.000-05:002008-07-13T11:16:00.000-05:00The Democratic party reaps what they sow. Throwing...The Democratic party reaps what they sow. Throwing young candidates out to slaughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-36569311783853701222008-07-13T11:15:00.000-05:002008-07-13T11:15:00.000-05:00Just look at NNN and see how they treat a D. No wo...Just look at NNN and see how they treat a D. No wonder, the party numbers are so horrible for D's and they can't find decent candidates. <BR/><BR/>Furthermore, this is a-typical of the liberal, progressive, socialist movement of the daily kossack types. They play slash and burn with their politicians and candidates.<BR/><BR/>Look at how they treat Lieberman, Zell Miller and now Richard Carter.<BRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-29687697954926329522008-07-13T10:49:00.000-05:002008-07-13T10:49:00.000-05:00Maybe Lee Terry promised Richard Carter that he wo...Maybe Lee Terry promised Richard Carter that he would listen to what he has to say and accept him for what he is.<BR/><BR/>1) An American Hero<BR/>2) An intelligent Econ professor<BR/>3) A man that wants to give back to a community that welcomed him as a military man <BR/>4) A young Conservative that has fresh ideas and should not be relegated to back burner while a lazy, egomaniac with a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-26238289948264730052008-07-13T10:48:00.000-05:002008-07-13T10:48:00.000-05:00I can see how Carter endorsing Terry could create ...I can see how Carter endorsing Terry could create hard feelings on the Left side of the aisle...that's just human nature to ostracize those who dare to step outside the group. But those sentiments are in direct contradiction to the pronouncements of Our Lord Obama who has decreed an end to the politics of cynicism. We are supposed to move past the old labels of Left and Right and choose the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com