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moloch on "Will Weiner succeed!"

moloch — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:56:24 +0000

Hopefully we'll never see a Weiner-Spitzer ticket for the White House.

HD on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

HD — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:40 +0000

Does anyone here realize what could happen if they were to tangle with such a powerful, politicized agency? People can serve time, lose their life savings and/or livelihood, or simply be wrongfully smeared. This absolutely should not be a partisan issue. As I said, Mr. Nixon was wrong to politicize this agency, as is the current administration. If politics should never be an issue, it is here. Anything else is just asking for problems. Special prosecutor, anyone? 'In my experience, a legal counsel never would believe that there was information that was appropriate for the chief of staff to know but that was inappropriate for the president to know. Out of all the news that has emerged regarding the Obama IRS scandal, this is the most curious whopper I’ve heard so far. I can’t wait to.' <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2013/05/22/the-insiders-a-special-prosecutor-in-the-irs-matter-is-inevitable/" rel="nofollow">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2013/05/22/the-insiders-a-special-prosecutor-in-the-irs-matter-is-inevitable/</a>

skeptical on "Will Weiner succeed!"

skeptical — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:24 +0000

I'd like to see Eliot Spitzer run for office. He's among the smartest of the political bad boys out there.

radiodork on "CNN: THE ALL-TIME GREAT DJs"

radiodork — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:55:02 +0000

What about Ron "UGLY" Thompson. ?? The KISN Dj who would wear a ski mask/paper bag over his head while on the air. Rumor has it he was actually an "italian stallion" who slept with more women than Wilt Chamberlain. <a href="http://www.stumptownblogger.com/2012/11/meet-ron-ugly-thompson.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.stumptownblogger.com/2012/11/meet-ron-ugly-thompson.html</a>

radiodork on "May 2013 Special Election"

radiodork — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:42:14 +0000

I live in Washington County so Ive been getting fluoride in my water. I'm glad it didn't pass for Multnomah County because I don't think the water needs to be messed with. Even with my water having fluoride in it, I still get cavities. Hmmm .....The snickers bar and Can of coke I have for breakfast every morning probably isn't helping much

msndrspdx on "CNN: THE ALL-TIME GREAT DJs"

msndrspdx — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:32:30 +0000

I'd add KISN's Michael O'Brien to the list! Likely to be the funniest man ever to sit before a KISN microphone. The Real Don Steele was a great voice who did great radio, too. And funny, yes! Tina Delgardo is alive! A n d. . .what about Dave "Record" Stone? His passion as a DJ can still be heard in everything he does. We're lucky to still have him at work in this town (albeit online)! Best, Mike

Chris_taylor on "May 2013 Special Election"

Chris_taylor — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:47:21 +0000

"Ignorance won this vote, that's for sure." For all the bitching and griping you throw at the faith community for being judgmental, you are often guilty of it, too. I voted "no" on the measure. It was based on asking questions, reading all kinds of literature and then formulating a conclusion. Hardly ignorant. Your conclusion, based on different information or maybe some of the same, was YOUR informed decision. I felt confident that Portlander's would defeat this soundly. Which they have done in the past. Now, can we use some of the money that was wasted on this campaign and begin to educate kids, and their parents, about poor eating habits that can lead to tooth decay.

Deane Johnson on "Will Weiner succeed!"

Deane Johnson — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:42:51 +0000

"fiscal conservative and social liberal" is the "in" thing in NYC. Has been for years. It's not cool to be something else.

Vitalogy on "Will Weiner succeed!"

Vitalogy — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:36:45 +0000

You're wrong. He's a fiscal conservative and social liberal, which makes him quite the opposite of what your opinion is of him. And, look at well things are going for NYC. He's done a good job. Not to mention he's a smart, succussful businessman.

Master of Disaster on "May 2013 Special Election"

Master of Disaster — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:17:04 +0000

In other excellent news, Martin Gonzalez was defeated. (By a big-budget opponent, but hey better than nothing.) And, for a change, we had an election that didn't revolve around abortion, guns, gay marriage, or climate change/global warming. Rather refreshing. In modern times, soft drinks, sweet snacks, and the prevalence of high fructose corn syrup have not been kind to teeth. The Master of Disaster agrees, and the State of Washington tried to do the right thing by taxing them in addition to the sales taxes they already put on said items. We all know how well that went over.

Deane Johnson on "Will Weiner succeed!"

Deane Johnson — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:13:30 +0000

He wants to run people's lives. He has a "government knows best" mentality.

Deane Johnson on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

Deane Johnson — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:12:04 +0000

She will not get by with trying to not testify. She's shot her mouth off too much already.

kennewickman on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

kennewickman — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:06:25 +0000

Yeah because it keeps her out of trouble...for now..thats why it was 'the right thing for her to do"..for now

duxrule on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

duxrule — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:56 +0000

Glenn Beck agrees w/KSKD and myself. In a moment of remarkable lucidity for a member of the Fear/Anger/Hate Radio Cabal, he says Lerner was absolutely right to invoke the 5th.

kennewickman on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

kennewickman — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:58:39 +0000

RFK jr thinks the whole IRS thing was caused by BUSH and GOP budget cuts which he says led to a lack of training for Agents in the Cincinnati office. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/21/robert-f-kennedy-jr-repub_n_3314814.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/21/robert-f-kennedy-jr-repub_n_3314814.html</a> Well, maybe that is why Lerner took the 5th Amendment..because she doesnt want anyone to know about 'the lack of training " in her Dept at the IRS..

Amus on "Will Weiner succeed!"

Amus — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:56:04 +0000

He doesn't like guns.

Alfredo_T on "May 2013 Special Election"

Alfredo_T — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:54:10 +0000

I didn't have a dog in the fluoride fight, since my ballot did not contain this particular measure. I think that I can comment a little bit on the science, though. I vividly recall a college lecture on the element fluorine (because the professor was very animated). He explained that tooth enamel is made up of crystals of hydroxylapatite [ Ca5(PO4)3(OH) ]. Acids in the mouth contain H+ ions that easily pull the OH group from the hydroxylapatite crystal, resulting in decay. Flouride compounds cause the OH group in the hydroxylapatite crystal to be replaced with fluorine. The resulting crystal is much more resistant to acid attacks because the fluorine atom is tightly bound and thus very hard to remove. In modern times, soft drinks, sweet snacks, and the prevalence of high fructose corn syrup have not been kind to teeth. Nonetheless, people in ancient times suffered cavities from eating naturally sweet foods, such as figs. One thing that is really fortunate about today is that tooth loss from gum disease isn't as prevalent as it used to be.

Andy_brown on "Ray ManzarekTakes the Soft Parade"

Andy_brown — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:48:57 +0000

R.I.P. Ray. "Well I'm glad that we came, I hope you're feeling the same. Who scared you and why were you born? Please stay. I see your rider, coming down the road. Got a virgin, carrying a heavy load, One sack of silver and one bag of gold." <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-doors-john-densmore-talks-about-the-bands-ugly-six-year-feud-20130508" rel="nofollow">http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-doors-john-densmore-talks-about-the-bands-ugly-six-year-feud-20130508</a>

missing_kskd on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

missing_kskd — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:20:16 +0000

Actually, you would take the 5th if you had something to risk, and your attorney would advice you in precisely that way too. Those are two different things and given the overall climate out there right now, risks run considerably higher than people are going to think about. Mix in the ugly law and position the IRS is in and the overall distaste for the IRS and yeah, risks are there, present and likely compelling.

Notalent on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

Notalent — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:12:35 +0000

I would only take the 5th if i had something to hide. The 5th is about not incriminating yourself, it is NOT a method to avoid answering questions because you don't like the questioner.

Chris_taylor on "Looking for something to do with my..."

Chris_taylor — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:11:27 +0000

My son is not a jock or into sports, Steve, so that would be 3 hours of torture for him, even if the Mariners were a contender. I have enjoyed when others on this board have shared there parental stories. Just brings us all to the same plateau in a good way. Even those whom I disagreement the most with, can share a story about their kids and it just melts me. Since my son is a geek, and this message board is loaded with geeks, this was the perfect place to get information. Let Geekdome Reign!!

Dan_Packard on "Ray ManzarekTakes the Soft Parade"

Dan_Packard — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:08:48 +0000

Fascinating to hear the Fresh Air interview with Manzarek (NPR link above by Amus). The making and collaboration of "Light My Fire" and his arrangements and organ work with the Doors are phenomenal.

Vitalogy on "Will Weiner succeed!"

Vitalogy — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:55 +0000

Why is Bloomberg a "bad guy"? Michael Rubens Bloomberg (born February 14, 1942) is an American business magnate, politician and philanthropist. He is the 108th and current Mayor of New York City, having served three consecutive terms since his first election in 2002. With a net worth of $27 billion, he is also the 7th-richest person in the United States.[1] He is the founder and 88% owner of Bloomberg L.P., the global financial data and media company most famous for its Bloomberg Terminal.[2][3] Bloomberg began his career at the securities brokerage Salomon Brothers before forming his company in 1981 and spending the next twenty years as its Chairman and CEO.[4] He also served as chairman of the board of trustees at his alma mater Johns Hopkins University from 1996 to 2002.[1] A Democrat before seeking elective office, Bloomberg switched his party registration in 2001 to run for mayor as a Republican. He defeated opponent Mark Green in a close election held just weeks after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Bloomberg won a second term in 2005 and left the Republican Party two years later.[4] He campaigned to change the city's term limits law in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and was elected to his third term in 2009 as an independent candidate on the Republican ballot line. He was frequently mentioned as a possible candidate for the U.S. presidential elections in 2008 and 2012,[5] and for New York Governor in 2010. He declined to seek either office, instead opting to continue serving as Mayor of New York. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bloomberg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bloomberg</a> I don't see anything that makes him a bad guy.

john72ss on "Rich Burk named radio broadcaster of Hillsboro Hops"

john72ss — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:04:15 +0000

i talked with rich many times before portland beavers games! a true class act and he has a real passion for the sport of baseball! im glad he has a job again! but wish merrit paulson was out of his!

big89 on "CNN: THE ALL-TIME GREAT DJs"

big89 — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:47 +0000

Also, like to add to the list Big Ron O'Brien. One of the truly talented Top 40 jocks of the era. Here's a few minutes of Ron at WCFL 1973. <a href="http://www.chicagoradioandmedia.com/multimedia/audio/762-wcfl-big-ron-obrien-aircheck-from-october-1973" rel="nofollow">http://www.chicagoradioandmedia.com/multimedia/audio/762-wcfl-big-ron-obrien-aircheck-from-october-1973</a>

missing_kskd on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

missing_kskd — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:44:10 +0000

Okie Dokie This thread is a GREAT example of why somebody would choose to take the 5th. I sure as hell would, and I'll bet all you guys would too.

Notalent on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

Notalent — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:40:13 +0000

Just on the surface taking the 5th when you are a member of the Most Transparent Administration in history is rich with irony.

Dan_Packard on "Looking for something to do with my..."

Dan_Packard — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:36:49 +0000

Chris, I can't help but smile at your experiences with teenagers ("our discussion de-intensified..."). Ah, the joys of parenting. Good luck, and great suggestions from everyone on this topic.

HD on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

HD — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:14:00 +0000

The similarities to the Nixon White House are stunning. And from the Chicago Tribune, ground zero for corruption, for Pete's sake: 'James Goodale has a position of privilege from which to render judgments in re: Obama v. Nixon on the question of respect for press freedoms. He represented the New York Times in the Pentagon Papers case and wrote a book about it.' 'The search warrant filed to investigate the Fox News reporter James Rosen proved as many had suspected: President Obama wants to make it a crime for a reporter to talk to a leaker. It is a further example of how President Obama will surely pass President Richard Nixon as the worst president ever on issues of national security and press freedom.' <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-oped-0522-page-20130522,0,3293977.column" rel="nofollow">http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-oped-0522-page-20130522,0,3293977.column</a>

Deane Johnson on "Will Weiner succeed!"

Deane Johnson — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:11:52 +0000

Vitalogy, you automatically like all the bad guys.

powerslacker on ""The Morning Mess' With Tanya, Nikki & Mike" On KBFF"

powerslacker — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:42:37 +0000

darth talon speaks the truth.

duxrule on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

duxrule — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:52 +0000

ProPublica has more on that situation, in a podcast from Monday: <a href="http://www.propublica.org/podcast/item/propublica-and-the-irs-scandal/" rel="nofollow">http://www.propublica.org/podcast/item/propublica-and-the-irs-scandal/</a>

Vitalogy on "May 2013 Special Election"

Vitalogy — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:32:57 +0000

Ignorance won this vote, that's for sure.

Vitalogy on "Will Weiner succeed!"

Vitalogy — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:29:19 +0000

Bloomberg is a good man. I'd consider voting for him if he ran for president. As for Weiner, it depends on who he runs agaisnt. Frankly, I hope he wins. I like his politics, and that's what matters.

Notalent on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

Notalent — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:27:47 +0000

The big deal is that they leaked the confidential information that they found to ProPublica. That would be a violation of the law, not an attack at Obama.