tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post4596264445929306599..comments2023-09-16T04:45:50.404-05:00Comments on Sleeping with The Devil: On The Lunkheadedness Of A Wealth-Worshiping Koch-Loving PrevaricatorDervish Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-17743957119793382222014-06-22T20:47:33.868-05:002014-06-22T20:47:33.868-05:00Oh Yeah, forgot about that one. been eons since I ...Oh Yeah, forgot about that one. been eons since I set it up and directed visitors to my blogspot site.<br /><br />But who knows? Maybe someday.<br /><br />Oh yes, I do have another I set up last year... Strength, Power, and Fitness, a blog I had intended to use to promote health, fitness, and an active lifestyle as well as promoting my personal training interests as I an a NASM CPT (certified personal trainer).<br /><br />As to the other "stuff", old bones. Let em rest or we will have nothing to discuss. Just accept it is what it was and is, and we'll never agree on who is responsible for the BS.<br /><br />Have a nice week...<br /><br />Les Carpenter, CP<br />lcarpenterfitness@google.com<br />Strength, Power, and Fitness<br />lcarpenter@rationalnationusa.com<br />Rational Nation USALes Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-22800342626733500492014-06-22T16:53:04.476-05:002014-06-22T16:53:04.476-05:00In regards to my comment on your blog (which I was...In regards to my comment on your blog (which I was unaware you published) being "the first time in eons that [I] have left a comment worthy of publishing"... I could be wrong, but I do not recall RN ever leaving a comment worthy of publishing on this blog. Or they are VERY rare, at least. Perhaps 1 out of 100 is not seen by RN as "an oppurtunity to laugh and then infuriate you" (RN's <a href="http://w-dervish.blogspot.com/2013/09/exposing-truth-about-101-another-angry.html?showComment=1379117213677#c7780757372054240307" rel="nofollow">own words</a>).<br /><br />As for RNUSA being RN's only site, what about <a href="http://rationalnationusa.com/index.php?p=1_3_About" rel="nofollow">this one</a>? I know I've seen at least one other as well, although I can't locate it at the moment.Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-8684520028289515332014-06-22T13:45:21.998-05:002014-06-22T13:45:21.998-05:00Rest assured Dervish the position, that is lack of...Rest assured Dervish the position, that is lack of respect is indeed MUTUAL. I have NO respect for you. <br /><br />As to your commenting. I recently posted a worthy comment on my ONLY site, Rational Nation USA. I did so BECAUSE it was a cogent point worthy of publication, whether or not I agree partially, completely, or not at all. It was not disparaging and it was respectful. I will go ON RECORD and say such comments as your last posted one WILL continue to get published.<br /><br />I will however not allow your comments where it is clear the comment content is off topic, disrespectful, or meant disparage other commenters you dislike or disagree with.<br /><br />My guess is you won't publish this. Irrespective of that I will stand by what I wrote here.<br /><br />For the record, I do not concern myself with your perception of my integrity. You may believe as you wish. It is no sweat off my back.<br /><br />Enjoy your Sunday afternoon and evening.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-38216608685945931122014-06-22T10:38:41.985-05:002014-06-22T10:38:41.985-05:00The proof is Will's belief that the Koch's...The proof is Will's belief that the Koch's donation should be applauded regardless of their motivations for making such a donation. We shouldn't even discuss motivations. The simple fact that a donation was made is enough for praise to be given (In the plutocrat-worshiping book of Willis).<br /><br />At least Lester brings up motivation. I agreed with you on that, Lester.Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-12907623739579908172014-06-22T10:35:12.925-05:002014-06-22T10:35:12.925-05:00Lester's concern regarding the dangers of the ...Lester's concern regarding the dangers of the significant shift in wealth concentration over the past several decades ring hollow, as the ideologies he professes to (in some part, at least) adhere to make the problem and danger worse. His concerns also ring hollow due to his disparaging use of the term "jealously" to describe those who "share" his concern regarding the danger. "Share" in quotes because I don't buy it that he is genuinely concerned. If he is then why is he bringing up this false "jealously" meme?<br /><br />The decline of a strong vibrant middle class is the natural and unavoidable result of economic policies advocated by Libertarians and adherents of Rand's Objectivism. But Lester obviously does not understand this. "Rational Self Interest" is code for "Greed Is Good". And Lester does not get it.<br /><br />This is why I have little respect for Libertarians or Objectivists... they are either witting or unwitting stooges for the plutocrats. And, THAT said... WTF makes Lester think his comments are welcome here given that he banned me from comment on his blog? Should I take you submitting comments to my blog as a invitation for me to submit comments to your blog (comments you will publish)?Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-42467032070766452452014-06-22T06:48:32.869-05:002014-06-22T06:48:32.869-05:00Worshipping Plutocrats? A statement for which ther...Worshipping Plutocrats? A statement for which there is no proof and is based on assumptions. That an the likelihood there is a fair amount of jealously involved.<br /><br />Having said this the significant shift in wealth concentration over the past several decades to<br />the top 1 or 2 percent is a dangerous is a threat to societal stability.<br /><br />The decline of a strong vibrant middle class, combined with a growing economic underclass will have deep repercussions of unchecked. These repercussions will be violent and will profoundly impact American society.<br /><br />The greater protection for haves is to encourage and support the return of a growing and strong middle class.<br /><br />BTW, the above IS, in my opinion, the best understanding and definition of rational self interest.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-28219834937480791172014-06-21T23:52:28.984-05:002014-06-21T23:52:28.984-05:00The worshipping of
Plutocrats is the religion of W...The worshipping of<br />Plutocrats is the religion of Want-To-Bes. <br />Jerry Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870618647449723147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-25873036242096596052014-06-21T23:50:56.730-05:002014-06-21T23:50:56.730-05:00The worshipping of Plutocrats is the religion of W...The worshipping of Plutocrats is the religion of Want-To-Bes. Jerry Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870618647449723147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-88311521706912275872014-06-21T21:54:05.556-05:002014-06-21T21:54:05.556-05:00Sorry, Rusty, but I refuse to bow down and worship...Sorry, Rusty, but I refuse to bow down and worship wealth. If that makes me a "mental midget" in your eyes, then it is an insult I wear as a badge of honor. But, in all honesty, I believe it is people like Rusty and Willis who are the mental midgets. They actually believe that if all us average folks worship the plutocrats it will be beneficial to our country. I couldn't imagine anything dumber.Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-79111899632648933542014-06-21T15:27:34.672-05:002014-06-21T15:27:34.672-05:00The Lollipop League shows they are indeed mental m...The Lollipop League shows they are indeed mental midgets.Rusty Shackelfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14232914458379098036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-61858419531966715602014-06-20T11:54:52.849-05:002014-06-20T11:54:52.849-05:00Will's Libertarian delusions cause him to rega...Will's Libertarian delusions cause him to regard monies collected as tax to still belong to the people it was collected from (stolen in an armed robbery). If you think the tax rate should be higher (higher than whatever he believes it should be, apparently), then you're an "expert at spending other people's money".Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21976234.post-51616740168088296342014-06-20T10:31:43.368-05:002014-06-20T10:31:43.368-05:00I didn't quite understand the point of Will...I didn't quite understand the point of Will's comment...other than it was a way to work you into his commentary. Maybe he was feeding his base?Jerry Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870618647449723147noreply@blogger.com