Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics

@ 10:52 Google "Harvard Medical Study Links ...

2010-12-19T23:31:38.709-06:00

@ 10:52

Google "Harvard Medical Study Links Lack of Insurance to 45000 U.S. Deaths."

But then again what does the Harvard Medical community know when you can live in a Right Wing Fantasyworld, where facts and empirical data are for "elitists."

Don, I think most conservatives who were against ...

2010-12-19T22:59:26.237-06:00

Don,

I think most conservatives who were against the tax cut compromise were against it because it gave Obama a glimmer of hope to get re-elected, not because it raised "taxes" on poor people. Plus there was another $350 billion of pork loaded into it.

I have a question for you though: Are you OK with all the time the current lame Congress is wasting on things

Anon 8:00: Try, just try, one time, spelling pre-n...

2010-12-19T22:52:30.209-06:00

Anon 8:00: Try, just try, one time, spelling pre-natal correctly. Please. Oh, and the 45,000 number pertains to people who don't have health insurance, not people who don't have healthcare. You don't need health insurance to get healthcare. Of course, it is a totally made up number, but whatever. On the other hand, 100,000 people die every year from medical mistakes, so

JSA - Given the fact that 45,000 Americans die eve...

2010-12-19T20:00:01.092-06:00

JSA - Given the fact that 45,000 Americans die every year because they don't have access to healthcare, and also given the fact that your on this blog bragging about how you were able to hold up this bill, for what sounds like several days, can you really be considered someone who protects like when 123 people died everyday that you delayed this bill? I'd be careful about the

Jean - Good thinking. He is clearly delusional. ...

2010-12-19T19:41:39.064-06:00

Jean - Good thinking. He is clearly delusional. You're not too popular in Midtown.

7:47 AM 12/19: at some point, 10:18 AM should real...

2010-12-19T17:56:09.036-06:00

7:47 AM 12/19: at some point, 10:18 AM should realize I will never hire him in any capacity. It didn't work out previously.

Anon: 10:06 I didn't know holding elected off...

2010-12-19T16:48:43.058-06:00

Anon: 10:06 I didn't know holding elected officials accountable was considered "bullying" nor did I realize Sen. Nelson was capable of being "bullied." He got us 99%? Try a complete back flip from Nov. 09 when his good amendment failed. I know Nebraska pro-lifers have a long memory. I just hope those who don't vote single issue also have long memories.

Don Kuhns wants to be corrected if he is wrong. Y...

2010-12-19T15:27:48.302-06:00

Don Kuhns wants to be corrected if he is wrong. Yes he is wrong but he cannot be corrected. Sorry. Some people are stuck in nitwitdom and arguing with them just helps spread the nits.

Don, While I don't pretend to speak for conse...

2010-12-19T15:18:41.359-06:00

Don,

While I don't pretend to speak for conservatives, I'll bite.

Only in D.C. can the eliminatation of a tax credit (refund) be considered a tax increase.

As of the 2010 tax year, 47% of Americans paid NO Federal Income tax. Those in the 20K bracket are clearly in the bottom quintile of wage earners and fall into this category.

So, if you

Jon Bruning calls other Republcans "losers&qu...

2010-12-19T15:18:30.462-06:00

Jon Bruning calls other Republcans "losers" because they ran for the Senate before and lost. But so did Nelson. Bruning's loser comment is silly.

Bruning requested a federal half million bucks in 2009, got it, and now says he didn't want it. That seems at best a lack of foresight.

12/18 4:45, There was nothing at all tricky about...

2010-12-19T13:20:00.612-06:00

12/18 4:45,

There was nothing at all tricky about my question. I was simply wondering if any local conservatives were aware of and bothered by the fact that Congress is raising taxes, something they supposedly abhor. Specifically, the bill replaces the Making Work Pay tax credit with a one year reduction in the payroll tax, meaning that any childless person with an income under 20K(

When Julie says we should "throw unborn babie...

2010-12-19T10:06:57.991-06:00

When Julie says we should "throw unborn babies under the bus" does that mean she'sagainst saving the life of the mother in ANY case?

Julie you are a bully and your 100% standard for your personal agenda on the health reform law was arrogant and your turncoat attitude on Nelson is atrocious. You've embarassed Nebraska, not Nelson. He got you 99% of what you wanted,

Jean Stothert is the future of Omaha politics?! L...

2010-12-19T07:47:06.717-06:00

Jean Stothert is the future of Omaha politics?! LMAO

Julie: Will you and NRL consider supporting FULL ...

2010-12-19T07:02:56.180-06:00

Julie:

Will you and NRL consider supporting FULL DD funding when the budget ax falls next legislative session? You know the DD population just can't "get a job" to feed themselves! And you also know that when the entangled budget negotiations ensue, the DD won't have any defense from their corner. I know that in the past NRL was a one issue organization. But then

No link policy. -Ed.

2010-12-18T23:47:34.965-06:00

No link policy.
-Ed.

Anon 1:50: Sen. Nelson called me during a break fr...

2010-12-18T20:42:15.710-06:00

Anon 1:50: Sen. Nelson called me during a break from Reid's office, yes, as a courtesy because he told me it wasn't a call where I was going to be able to bring my Fed Legislative Director into the conversation. He was telling me what his new abortion language was and since we spoke for over half an hour with me raising one question after another, I would call that a "pitch." It

Bruning was on a plane to DC on Wed morning. Fund...

2010-12-18T20:37:35.131-06:00

Bruning was on a plane to DC on Wed morning. Fundraising? NAAG meeting? Does anybody know?

anon. 5:32. What bible have you been reading? You...

2010-12-18T18:07:08.419-06:00

anon. 5:32. What bible have you been reading? Your clueless. It is that simple. Jesus was the greatest thing that ever happened for the world. Remember what he said about the chances of the rich getting into heaven.

For liberals, you can only mention Jesus if it is ...

2010-12-18T17:32:39.669-06:00

For liberals, you can only mention Jesus if it is regards to what they want to label as "the poor" and their own particular solutions to the problems of poverty. Mainly more government programs. If you happen to guestion the effectiveness of governement programs be prepared to be accused by your liberal secular friends of no doing what Jesus would do.

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Don: Dontcha hate it when no one will bite on you...

2010-12-18T16:45:57.417-06:00

Don:

Dontcha hate it when no one will bite on your trick questions?

Today America became a lot closer to a "More ...

2010-12-18T16:39:08.347-06:00

Today America became a lot closer to a "More Perfect Union" DADT is no longer the law of the land. The reactionary forces of evil have failed again in their pursuit of bigotry. God Bless America, Home of the free land of the Brave.

Hmph. Didn't think so.

2010-12-18T16:32:56.113-06:00

Hmph. Didn't think so.

Jesus? Who brought Him into this holy mess of a d...

2010-12-18T15:16:25.969-06:00

Jesus? Who brought Him into this holy mess of a discussion? What do you guys think this is Christmas? Peace on earth? And? What would Jesus think of Jon Bruning? No doubt there's a coaster out there somewhere with His endorsement under Jon's photo. Marketing. That's what it's all about...marketing.

Joe, So you don't think that Jesus Christ can...

2010-12-18T14:39:28.645-06:00

Joe,

So you don't think that Jesus Christ can work through those we entrust with our government to get the job done? I see your point. If those running our government claim to be Christians, yet they don't do as He taught us, what then can we say about them and about the people who elected representatives like them?
I'm sure that Jesus would have us take care of ALL

Let Jesus Christ care for the children. He certain...

2010-12-18T14:27:28.766-06:00

Let Jesus Christ care for the children. He certainly could care less whether they are "illegal aliens" or not. Too bad the Republicans can't be more like Him.