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Comment on Primary Watch by Dad

Dad — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:54:00 +0000

Correction. The primary was only partially relevant in Indiana. If you wanted to vote for Huckabee - as did I - it was too late (though he was still on the ballet and I still did vote for him). Still, it was very cool to see the excitement in people as they had a chance to truly participate in a presidential primary. Young folks in particular were energized - it was great! I cannot help but think this will make a big impact on many over their lives - i.e. feeling a part of democracy. I had underestimated the importance of this whole aspect of participating in a primary. I cannot imagine what it would be like to be at the beginning when the field is wide open and there are true choices. We must change this primary system. I hope more states will follow the lead of Michigan and Florida and force the issue by creeping, trying to be at the front of the pack. The best plan I’ve seen is a regional plan (4 or 5 regions; everyone in region votes on same day; rotating days over time - i.e. is your region voted last one election they would be first the next, then 2nd then 3rd. However, this plan, put forward by the Natl Secy of State organization still allows for Iowa and NH to go first. This I strongly object to having seen the excitement, enthusiasm, media coverage and financial windfall it gives the first 2 states. I am fine with the idea of 2 lead primaries - its just that the opportunity of being those states needs to be shared as well. That idea seems consistent with our constitution, democracy and the best lessons that mom taught us: Sharing is good - in fact is demanded.

Comment on Topics Dr. Spock Never Covered by Ed

Ed — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:55:18 +0000

Well Shux!

I am so behind the times choosing to argue about school choices! I need to think more progressively.

Comment on Republicans Snub YouTube Debate? by Jeff Foli

Jeff Foli — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:02:06 +0000

Since my excommunication, the Mormon church, via its leaders, is using the arguement that my excommunication was legitimate because they have spent money combatting certain political issues in the past. They try to muddle the issue and confuse people so as to minimize their guilt. The fact that they went above and beyond mere suggestion and decided to resort to threat was a line illegally crossed. Churches do in fact, often suport or oppose many issues, but to cross the line into threat, intimidation, and coersion of members is innappropriate. Can you imagine the Mormons getting up at the pulpit and threatening thier members if they were to vote or support certian candidates or issues? They do not do this openly, but they do this exact thing in cliendestine meetings behind closed doors. I was excommunicated for exposing this fact which they term, “disparging church leaders”. I forgive them openly for what they have done to me, but I hope to God, they do not continue with this kind of action with others. They sometimes do not respect the delicate line between church and state. They have got away with it with me, because of their power and influence, but I do not believe, the citizens of Missouri will ultimately put up with this, as the Mormons become more numerous in Missouri. The mass exodus and return of the Mormons to Missouri is inevitable, and could once again prove to be deadly if the clash of cultures once again ruptures. Curiously, this tragic possiblity happend in Missouri at Hauns Mill, when the people of my City attacked the Mormons, because civility broke down. It again occured in southern Utah on September 11, 1857, when the Mormons, in retaliation for what happened here in Missouri, attacked a waggon train of non-Mormons and murdered 120 men, women, and children. Are we blind as to why and how these types of things happen. For Gods sake, please let us learn the lessons of history enough as to not need to repeat them in other days, and in other ways. They Mormons today, will see this type of thing as an impossibility, but if you ask them if thier leaders told them to do terrible deeds, many would, without reservation, quickly aswer, YES. The programming is strong, and has many ggod aspects, but in the wtrong circumstance, this type of blind obedience could be very deadly. The day will come, when Missouri’s elected offices and legislatures will be dominated by Mormon influence. Possibly by that time, the political power and cultural influence will be virtually unstoppable. My desire was to stop this kind of action right up front, but that did not happen. Don’t get me wrong, the Mormons are generally very excellent people, but in certain critical cases, it has been proved to be spiritually deadly to go against their political agendas.
Jeff Foli
Former Mayor of Chillicothe, Missouri

Comment on Gas Powered Blender by Josh

Josh — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:02:21 +0000

At least you have a nurse for a wife to help you with your Tool Time sized injuries should you decide that you actually need a gas powered blender.

Comment on Republicans Snub YouTube Debate? by Jeff Foli

Jeff Foli — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:27:41 +0000

As follow up, to remain a Mormon, pressure was applied to me to distance myself from my public exposure of the fact that I had been pressured to kowtow to the self-serving Mormon agenda. I respected their input in the beginning, as they told me directly that they would oppose my legislative initiative. What is challenging is that I did not kneel to their suggestion, so they ratcheted up their rhetoric with direct threats of excommunication. It is also obvious that had I not exposed these facts public ally, I could have continued on as a normal card carrying Mormon, even though I had written dozens of letters expressing my displeasure at their illegal tactics. Sadly, as councilor to Gordon Hinckley, there is no doubt President Thomas S. Monson participated in the breaking of Federal law regarding tax exempt status and the non-compulsive requirements of legislative issues. Let’s hope these types of actions are never acted out again, and if I need to be the sacrificial lamb so that these things cease, then I believe my acts were important enough to protect the innocent against power and corruption.

Comment on Gas Powered Blender by Dad A

Dad A — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:56:36 +0000

Not buying one unless its a Tim the Toolman authorized model. If not, there could be terrifying consequences and escapades such that one might die of laughter! What fun this would be in a dorm!

Comment on Klingon Programmers by Julie

Julie — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:19:10 +0000

Hey there! I like the new site. I just found this again after losing your link when we moved… boy, am I behind.

Comment on Klingon Programmers by Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:28:44 +0000

Doh! Apparently I really like this list, since this is the second time I’ve blogged it.

Comment on Pink? by Dan Diephouse

Dan Diephouse — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:39:35 +0000

Too cute. Crikey you can rearrange everything and what not too.

Hope you’re doing well Kyle & Kelly!

Comment on new new job by Dad A

Dad A — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:51:17 +0000

Congrats! Sage advice for your new job: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqfrKABIWkE&feature=related