tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post500554816647664416..comments2023-10-19T10:34:33.030-05:00Comments on Praisegod Barebones: The Tragic Irony of President ObamaBart Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-293972867418559452009-02-10T22:15:00.000-06:002009-02-10T22:15:00.000-06:00Thank you Bart for this excellent post. Thank you ...Thank you Bart for this excellent post. Thank you CB for your heart felt rejoinders. If ever I run afoul of the truth, I pray that someone like you give me the needed corrective to put be back in line<BR/><BR/>RobRob Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600913106306040831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-39673448693241313792009-01-30T15:57:00.000-06:002009-01-30T15:57:00.000-06:00Louis,I will be in Louisville.I am staying in the ...Louis,<BR/><BR/>I will be in Louisville.<BR/><BR/>I am staying in the Crown Plaza Hotel.<BR/><BR/>See you there.<BR/><BR/>cbCB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-71354268564641988192009-01-30T13:26:00.000-06:002009-01-30T13:26:00.000-06:00Louis: … after all the talk about "earmark" spendi...Louis: <EM>… after all the talk about "earmark" spending in the campaign … it … has become a "pork" plan.</EM><BR/><BR/>bapticus hereticus: I suppose some will call it such, even if the greater reality is something other than that. At the heart of the criticisms of the plan is this: it is not something the repubs would do; that is, it does not emphasize tax cuts and reduced spending. First, bapticus hereticushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313104957715780200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-59052051588267078222009-01-30T11:53:00.000-06:002009-01-30T11:53:00.000-06:00BH:I know that the Dems are in power. They will p...BH:<BR/><BR/>I know that the Dems are in power. They will pass plans to give money to their constituencies. I am not surprised by that.<BR/><BR/>But after all the talk about "earmark" spending in the campaign and how bad it is, it is ashamed that what should have been a stimulus plan has become a "pork" plan. This thing is nothing but that. I would be just as opposed to this if the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-66009117324045668042009-01-30T08:26:00.000-06:002009-01-30T08:26:00.000-06:00In my lifetime no President was expected to do so...In my lifetime no President was expected to do so much in so short a time, even Nixon, whom had to contend with the war in 68, than Obama. But in terms of the stimulus plan, I, too, would like it to be more aggressive in terms of infrastructure; but in the main, the financing of the plan will stimulate the economy. Notwithstanding the recently alleged CBO report, about 70% of the money will be bapticus hereticushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313104957715780200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-64186956200102976352009-01-30T08:23:00.000-06:002009-01-30T08:23:00.000-06:00CB:Are you going to the Convention this year? If ...CB:<BR/><BR/>Are you going to the Convention this year? If so, I'll look for you.<BR/><BR/>With regard to Ben, I don't think that he is out of the faith now at all. The tone of his last post was so sad, however, that I have wondered what his future path will be. As I said, he is very talented. I hope that he can use his talent for some good things. We have spoken on the phone. I like him.<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-62250249485822204972009-01-29T22:59:00.000-06:002009-01-29T22:59:00.000-06:00Louis,I knew Albert Lee well. I spoke with his wid...Louis,<BR/><BR/>I knew Albert Lee well. I spoke with his widow not long back. He, Sam Currin and I did a few things together back in the day.<BR/><BR/>Many people say I am responsible for Ben Cole's involvement in most of this and maybe I am. Ben is doing well. We speak often, but not lately. We have both been very busy. I think he is a perfect fit for what he is doing now. Ben Cole is my friend,CB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-25359725730676785352009-01-29T22:18:00.000-06:002009-01-29T22:18:00.000-06:00CB:Quick summary.My real name is Louis. A lot of ...CB:<BR/><BR/>Quick summary.<BR/><BR/>My real name is Louis. A lot of people ask me if that is my real name. It is. Some think I am Louis Moore. I am not, though I have met and like Louis. First met him in Houston in 1985 when he was the religion editor at the Houston Chronicle.<BR/><BR/>Do I understand that you are from B'Ham Alabama? I lived there for a while. I have been to Shades Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-43938245938737191602009-01-29T21:20:00.000-06:002009-01-29T21:20:00.000-06:00Louis,I know Wade. I don't know if you know the hi...Louis,<BR/><BR/>I know Wade. I don't know if you know the history of that statement or not, but I do know Wade. I stood by him when he was right about the IMB. My problem with Wade now, is that not only has he swallowed the Kool-Aid but he is selling it by the gallons at this present time for his own purposes that are rather transparent to those who have an actual understanding of the structure CB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-47537230187920285922009-01-29T18:07:00.000-06:002009-01-29T18:07:00.000-06:00On the so-called economic stimulus plan:This plan ...On the so-called economic stimulus plan:<BR/><BR/>This plan won't stimulate much. <BR/><BR/>Even if one agrees with the approach, only about 5%(say the experts) is for infrastructure projects.<BR/><BR/>There's a lot for schools, state government bailouts, teachers and other Democratice core constituencies.<BR/><BR/>There's also about $400 million for fighting sexually transmitted diseases and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-47101434921714981022009-01-29T18:04:00.000-06:002009-01-29T18:04:00.000-06:00I will go on record saying that I like Debbie very...I will go on record saying that I like Debbie very much.<BR/><BR/>LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-7139837795986463012009-01-29T17:59:00.000-06:002009-01-29T17:59:00.000-06:00CB:You are correct to recall some of the hate and ...CB:<BR/><BR/>You are correct to recall some of the hate and viciousness on the moderate side. It was there in spades for many years.<BR/><BR/>The guy in Nashville who complained about the sexual stuff at the Sunday School Board whom they tried to have committed was unbelievable.<BR/><BR/>But that's the tip of the iceberg.<BR/><BR/>There were nasty things said and done on both sides. I will say Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-89230994890199932212009-01-29T13:33:00.000-06:002009-01-29T13:33:00.000-06:00Anon,Dont read the Bible where Jesus got onto the ...Anon,<BR/><BR/>Dont read the Bible where Jesus got onto the money changers and those selling animals in the temple. That might be more than you can take, especially since Christians are supposed to follow thier Lord.<BR/><BR/>Also, the Apostle Paul turned a couple of fellas over to the Devil because they were causing so much trouble for the cause of Christ. Turned them over to the Devil!<BR/><volfan007https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635929001030697924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-33551628046159486082009-01-29T08:19:00.000-06:002009-01-29T08:19:00.000-06:00Anonymous,If you've never had anybody love you...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>If you've never had anybody love you enough to give you a stern talking to—to argue with you, even, when you need it—then you are much to be pitied.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-45997631925129049192009-01-29T07:50:00.000-06:002009-01-29T07:50:00.000-06:00Well, Anony,If "Christians" are "scary" to you; ju...Well, Anony,<BR/><BR/>If "Christians" are "scary" to you; just think about what hell is going to be like.<BR/><BR/>cbCB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-32773298370176398442009-01-29T06:58:00.000-06:002009-01-29T06:58:00.000-06:00I remember now why "Christians" are so scary to me...I remember now why "Christians" are so scary to me. There is so much hate here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-72605098295854649362009-01-28T23:18:00.000-06:002009-01-28T23:18:00.000-06:00Well Tom Parker, you Ole Liberal,I too admire Debb...Well Tom Parker, you Ole Liberal,<BR/><BR/>I too admire Debbie's sand. I always have. I have fought with Bart at least once about her back a year or so ago.<BR/><BR/>And I agree with Bart. She would take a bullet for Wade. I think Wade would probably take a bullet for her. I also admire Wade's grit. I always have. Now, I must say both of them have gone farther and father astray from CB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-5579034079593650822009-01-28T23:00:00.000-06:002009-01-28T23:00:00.000-06:00Debbie,Yes, Debbie, I know. It's EVERYONE ELSE'S f...Debbie,<BR/><BR/>Yes, Debbie, I know. It's EVERYONE ELSE'S fault. The bitter pursuit of one's vengeance always is.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-82173215811679619882009-01-28T22:28:00.000-06:002009-01-28T22:28:00.000-06:00Tom Hately? Really Bart? Tom Hatley did what he di...Tom Hately? Really Bart? Tom Hatley did what he did to himself. No one did it to him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-17414914410112292802009-01-28T20:50:00.000-06:002009-01-28T20:50:00.000-06:00Tom Parker,I'll look for your defense of Tom Hatle...Tom Parker,<BR/><BR/>I'll look for your defense of Tom Hatley, you vindicator of the oppressed, you.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-20985430953087737222009-01-28T20:43:00.000-06:002009-01-28T20:43:00.000-06:00Bart:You said:"It is a fact and a point well taken...Bart:<BR/><BR/>You said:"It is a fact and a point well taken, I think, that Debbie is the immovable object. She is Wade's Old Yeller. I have no doubt at all that she'd take a bullet for the man. I, for one, admire that kind of loyalty, wherever it has been placed, and even if it gives rise to other things that I find less admirable. But there's no reasoning with her. She's a lady of obvious Tom Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861689101266081092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-75128511478984284952009-01-28T10:54:00.000-06:002009-01-28T10:54:00.000-06:00CB, your prayers are my prayers for this president...CB, your prayers are my prayers for this president. However, so far, he's off to a pretty poor start. selahVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-7445919026704376222009-01-27T19:46:00.000-06:002009-01-27T19:46:00.000-06:00Bart,Your comment above just gave me a good belly ...Bart,<BR/><BR/>Your comment above just gave me a good belly laugh. <BR/>You said: “It is a fact and a point well taken, I think, that Debbie is the immovable object. She is Wade's Old Yeller. I have no doubt at all that she'd take a bullet for the man.” That’s like calling Debbie a Dog and I know that you didn’t mean it that way. I had all my teeth extracted this morning and I needed a good Wayne Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218244632682134340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-70953419512212922362009-01-27T18:23:00.000-06:002009-01-27T18:23:00.000-06:00SelahV,I have been praying for President Barack H....SelahV,<BR/><BR/>I have been praying for President Barack H. Obama since he won the election. He is the president of my nation. Thus he is my president.<BR/><BR/>I am getting a little long in the tooth and I can't see as well or move as fast as I once did, but he is my president. He is the Commander and Chief of my homeland. Therefore if he called upon me to go to war today, I would go. And I CB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-34772036575598720012009-01-27T12:45:00.000-06:002009-01-27T12:45:00.000-06:00Dave,I suppose that, to avoid a cop-out, I should ...Dave,<BR/><BR/>I suppose that, to avoid a cop-out, I should opine further. CB's tone with Debbie is harsher than the tone that I have taken. I don't doubt that the reason for this is precisely what CB has stated—he is concerned for her and is trying to get her attention and cause her to gain her sight.<BR/><BR/>It is not an unknown phenomenon, and better than Jesus' interaction with Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.com