Comments on: Measuring Political Effectiveness http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness Rants and musings about things political, philosophical, and religious. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:29:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Jeff Liindsay http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-60031 Jeff Liindsay Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:50:48 +0000 http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-60031 Michael Medved today on his talk show criticized Ron Paul briefly, stating that he had failed to gain support from his fellows "in the House," and that his work "in the House" had been ineffective. Having heard Medved also slur Ron Paul before the election, I am not surprised that Medved - like almost everyone in talk radio, the media, etc. - completely fails to understand the first thing about Ron Paul and his message. Michael Medved today on his talk show criticized Ron Paul briefly, stating that he had failed to gain support from his fellows “in the House,” and that his work “in the House” had been ineffective. Having heard Medved also slur Ron Paul before the election, I am not surprised that Medved – like almost everyone in talk radio, the media, etc. – completely fails to understand the first thing about Ron Paul and his message.

]]> By: Eric Nielson http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53755 Eric Nielson Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:48:30 +0000 http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53755 Sometimes I think less is more from a politician. Sometimes I think less is more from a politician.

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]]> By: Connor http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53746 Connor Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:45:18 +0000 http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53746 Janet, My father-in-law once suggested that I would make a good lawyer or a good pharisee. Perhaps the line between the two are somewhat blurred. Not sure if he meant that as a compliment or not. :) Janet,

My father-in-law once suggested that I would make a good lawyer or a good pharisee. Perhaps the line between the two are somewhat blurred. Not sure if he meant that as a compliment or not. :)

]]> By: Russ http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53736 Russ Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:17:52 +0000 http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53736 "Pride does not look up to God and care about what is right. It looks sideways to man and argues who is right." Ezra Taft Benson, first conference address as prophet of the Church. “Pride does not look up to God and care about what is right. It looks sideways to man and argues who is right.” Ezra Taft Benson, first conference address as prophet of the Church.

]]> By: Scott http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53733 Scott Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:13:29 +0000 http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53733 You echo thoughts I have long had. Years ago when Bill Clinton created the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, I was insensed that this was all done without public input. A friend of mine said that the monument was a good idea and that it never would have happened if the public had its say. I was incredulous. Whether the monument was a good idea or not, the duplicitous method in which it was created circumvented the workings of good democratic and republican principles (applying the actual meanings of those terms rather than any kind of agenda). Good intentions, and even good short-term outcomes, do not justify bad methods. You echo thoughts I have long had. Years ago when Bill Clinton created the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, I was insensed that this was all done without public input. A friend of mine said that the monument was a good idea and that it never would have happened if the public had its say. I was incredulous. Whether the monument was a good idea or not, the duplicitous method in which it was created circumvented the workings of good democratic and republican principles (applying the actual meanings of those terms rather than any kind of agenda). Good intentions, and even good short-term outcomes, do not justify bad methods.

]]> By: Janet http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53732 Janet Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:56:08 +0000 http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/measuring-political-effectiveness#comment-53732 I like you Connor. You are so wonderfully blunt with your straight talk. You cut right to the heart of the issues. Have you ever considered law school and a political career? If you did, you would have my vote:) I like you Connor. You are so wonderfully blunt with your straight talk. You cut right to the heart of the issues. Have you ever considered law school and a political career? If you did, you would have my vote:)

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