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Former House speaker Newt Gingrich speaks during a rally at Xtreme Manufacturing in Las Vegas Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.
By J. Patrick Coolican (contact) 
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 | 2 a.m.
J. Patrick Coolican
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It was a fitting closing chapter in the Republican presidential nominating contest, which has had all the gravitas of Mardi Gras.
Donald Trump, the nation’s charlatan-in-chief, endorsed likely nominee Mitt Romney on Thursday in his fabulously classy, super glamorous, totally loathsome building near the Las Vegas Strip.
I confess I had another engagement and missed the big event, but I did see it on TV. Trump, with the hue of a ripe pumpkin and hair like a frayed ball of string unwound around his head, said — oh, never mind what he said.
Soon Romney will receive the nod from Gordon Gekko in the captain’s dining quarters on the Queen Mary.
At a rally Wednesday night, Romney said President Barack Obama isn’t really one of us: “It is what made us who we are — these innovators, these pioneers, these builders. It’s in your DNA. We share it, whether literally or figuratively. We share this spirit. I don’t think President Barack Obama understands that. I don’t think he has the feeling of this American spirit that drives us to be successful and innovative and to create ...”
Yeah, Obama doesn’t know what it is to buy a company, load it up with debt, fire a bunch of workers, walk away richer and pay an effective federal income tax rate of 14 percent. That’s the American “spirit” right there.
Of course Obama doesn’t get this, but I wish Romney would come out and say why: As Trump informed us last year, Obama’s not a real American; he’s a foreigner. A Kenyan socialist. Or maybe an Indonesian Muslim schooled in a Madrassa.
Earlier Thursday I saw a tired and deflated Newt Gingrich, the former speaker of the House, try his hand as the underdog. God love America, where you can be a former speaker of the House who had a gig on Fox News and made millions of dollars from large corporations — not as a lobbyist, though! — and still call yourself “anti-establishment.”
At Xtreme Manufacturing in the central valley, Gingrich said his campaign was people power vs. money power, like he’s Cesar Chavez or something. Gingrich was no more than a couple miles from the Venetian, whose owner, Sheldon Adelson, and his wife have given Gingrich at least $10 million for his sputtering campaign.
Then, during his speech, this man of the people made clear where his loyalties lie, saying he’d repeal the Dodd-Frank legislation that was intended to curb financial abuses and regulate the Wall Street mess that contributed to the current recession.
Later, at an event aimed at Hispanics at the World Market Center, Gingrich touted his achievements working with Democrats, particularly former President Bill Clinton, for whom he sounded at times almost wistful. Never mind that Gingrich presided over the House as it prepared to impeach Clinton (over what again?) or that he built his whole career on smash-mouth attack politics.
I’d be happy enough to laugh at the degradations of a once great political party, except this is no joke.
Recent court decisions have struck down laws intended to prevent unlimited political donations from wealthy interests. Already a handful of corporations and individuals have showered money on Romney and the super PAC run by his allies. I can understand their enthusiasm: They’re rich as hell, and they’re not going to take it anymore.
With the economy still suffering the hangover of the previous decade’s housing and Wall Street kegger, voters are understandably impatient with Obama. Throw in hundreds of millions of dollars for negative ads, and Romney looks like an even bet to be president.
Then, our long suffering oil and gas industries, Wall Street financiers, wealthy heirs and tax-dodging Fortune 500 companies will finally catch a break. Ah, the spirit of America.
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Oh, and by the way, government---GOVERNMENT changing the rules how banks qualified people for loans caused the crisis and this recession.
You think all the banks at the same time just made up new rules for "affordable housing" on their own?
Quite a coincidence there.
Come on Patrick, you know otherwise.
Why is Patrick Coolican's opinion important?
RefNV,
It's important inasmuch as it allows him to earn a living. :)
"They're rich as hell, and they're not going take it anymore!"
Couldn't have said it better myself with a megaphone at ground zero.
Refreshingly honest journalism at a time when many are seething in falsehoods and self-interests.
Well written, and as usual, entertaining to the hilt.
More programs like "Cash for Clunkers" and federal loans for "green energy" companies so they can turn around and hold fundraisers for Dimbocrats are needed.
bravo patrick...
http://nymag.com/news/politics/mitt-romn...
Wow, and they call Republicrats "mean & nasty?" Coolican takes the cake! He's as rabid as they come. Bear that in mind when you scan his column in the future. It doesn't show up well in his photo, but his eyes must be green, he's so envious of those who made it big in business while he plys his trade at an "insert," not a "real" newspaper!
The political climate in this country disgusts me. We no longer have 'leaders' we have propaganda machines telling us how the other side is giving away our money to someone that doesn't deserve it, and that they are the only answer. Like the childrens game 'King of the HIll' the whole system is no longer supportive of a goal for America, it's based on who can get to the top and stay for as long as possible before they get pulled down. Politicians have degraded the system, and America, to it's lowest childish denominator as their followers call each other, and the president, names while nothing gets accomplished. That solves nothing folks. In fact it's what you'd see on a grade school playground. I can only hope that America grows up at some point and realizes it's a country, not a sporting event where only one side can win.
I am surprised at your "unbiased" opinion. You didn't even mention the man who is actually doing quite well in Nevada, Dr. Ron Paul.
Mitt and Newt are both clowns who will flop to whatever side they need to get the nomination. Our country needs a person that has some integrity and a firm resolve to do things by the Constitution - instead of pandering to the big money.
This has not even begun. The billion dollar baby has approval in 10 States as I write this. California is one that "barely" approves of him. 50.01%. If you think, please try it, thinking that is, we are more than ever in the grips of the rich. This president builds companies, WITH OUR MONEY, with no idea that they can stay open for a year, then he allows them the BK. Reality, the auto makers could have used BK and reorganization to get exactly where they are today, WITHOUT taxpayers dollars. Readers, we are in a mess, it will take harsh decisions to make it through. We are compared to European nations everyday, and if you remember history, we left them over 200 years ago. To return? I hope not.
Trump's intelligent assessment of Romney?
"He;s not going to let bad things happen".
Oh wow. I am underwhelmed by the intelligent comments emanating from such a credible source. Money "trumps"
intelligence. What is Romney thinking? His endorsement is a good thing? I once worked for a non profit agency that took money from Jessica Hahn -boy did we hear the protests. Times have really changed-lol
Wow, Mr. Coolican, it is so obvious that you are a Democrat that you do not have to write such biased journals. To work for the Sun, I guess Brian requires that you must be a card carrying Democrat! And to call the Trump International Hotel here 'fabulously classy, super glamorous' is such an overstatement and would tend to indicate 'you don't get out much'...are you kidding? How many times has the Donald declared bankruptcy on his casino hotels in Atlantic City. Like him or not, he is a "name" and can endorse whomever he wants to. Good luck in November.
I just wish Sharon Angle was running for the nomination, too. What bliss that would be!
Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! you go with those comments that have no factual basis!
Bravo, Coolican! Bravo..Bravo! Encore! Encore! Coo-li-can! Coo-li-can! Coo-li-can! Go Patrick, Go Patrick! Go Patrick!
Please Patrick Coolican, continue to call them out as they are...as we all really see them! Tell it like it is! Are they Race baiting, extremist, anti-Americans? Really? Has the Republican Party become a pure racist party? Out of the closet, they don't get a damn about being called for what they are acting like? A bunch of racist, extremist, anti-Americans! Well, this is America! One can express their views and exercise our First Amendment Rights! Sure can! And this is why we have newspapers, and blogs, and good reporters like Coolican to make it known about the truth, the intentions of powerful politicians and political parties who express Racist and anti-American views.
Coolican, turn the lights on these cockroaches and watch them run for cover! The First Amendment, good stuff! Please, keep it coming!
"Trump, with the hue of a ripe pumpkin and hair like a frayed ball of string unwound around his head, said -- oh, never mind what he said."
lol -- exactly.
great job whipping up the fact free dog whistle listeners. I mean there's nothing like seeing the wholly irrational first thing in the morning.
great job!!
I think a better show was 4 year ago when Obama's group was painting Hillary as racist.
Class act there Obama....and of course she swallowed her pride again (Remember what her husband did to her and she "stood by her man") and accepted a position in his government.
Oh.....how precious.
"Degradation of the Republican Party on display in Las Vegas"...
Ain't it a HOOT?
Your take, Patrick, is as usual, astute.
Newt, Mitt & Ron Paul the ol' coot...
(The sick Santorum is already moot)
In the whole bunch there ain't a single beaut
but man, the top two have loot!
Whichever clown wins, there is no dispute...
President Obama will give em' the boot.
Looks like the story teller "J. Patrick Hooligan" - (Hey, I don't make this up, his mother calls him that!) is at it again spinning yarns and Western tall tells about anyone that does not agree with him. Those "waskally Wepublicans" that he so dearly despises and bashes whenever the LV Sun has extra space in the newspaper that they didn't sell to the local grocery store so that he can spout his little head off in fury....
Truth is I am not a republican nor am I a democrat. I am just somebody that looks around this great land and sees about 15% of us without gainful employment, I see the government that the current White House occupier has formed as intrusive, overbearing, and invasive. Do I dare mention Obama Care, the "saving" of Govt Motors (GM), what did you really save?, the bailing out of foreign banks with our taxpayer dollars, the spending TRILLIONS on unstimulated programs, millions more on supposedly Green projects and firms who in reality just stole the tax dollar and shuttered the plants and companies when the free federal funds ran out, a run away TSA who likes to grope children and old ladies, (if they were not working for the TSA they would be incarcerated for being perverts), and let's not forget those stalwart upstanding Occupy whatever, (except for a desk at a job), that the President has come out for...yeah, stealing Relics from churches, sex assaults, battery against others, urinating on themselves....sort of reminds us of how well the 60's turned out...
No, I for one am sick of little stone throwers like Hooligan who squeals like a spoiled child when he doesn't get his way. I have a great idea Mr. Hooligan, instead of whacking on the cart all the time with your little stick, why don't you jump on board, grab the reins, and help up try to head this thing we call America in the right direction before it is too late....
Obama made his millions the old fashioned way. He sold his book to idolizing dimbotards.
Whatever else one mught say about Mr. Gingrich, the undisputable facts are, he is past 60, grossly overweight, fairly wealthy, fundamentally mean and combatative in a bullying way and married to his 3rd wife with serious "helmet hair".
He is also the disgraced ex speaker of the house and a serial fornicator.
And he wants to be our Latex salesman.
Willard and Donald make the perfect couple -- two privileged peas in a pod. One dressed in holy, devil-defying underwear and the other with a scary orange rug on his head.
Well, well, Coolican, I see it didn't take you long to go back to your ignorant, trash-talking style of journalism. Do you have a right to free speech to launch what I would call a probable "personal appearance" attack on Donald Trump? Apparently, the Las Vegas Sun thinks you do. So, does this mean, my rights of free speech in rebutting as a layman are any less? We'll see. For, if by some miracle my commentary is not removed, here is my assessment of the personal appearance of Patrick Coolican.
Coolican, first, you make fun of Donald Trump's hairstyle by stating, "The hue of a ripe pumpkin and hair like a frayed ball of string unwound around his head". Okay, you had your shot at Mr. Trump.
Have you looked at yourself in the mirror, Patrick Coolican? Or even, that pompous looking photograph that you attach of yourself to each one of your attempts at journalism? Take a deep look at yourself Patrick Coolican. This picture of you is truly laughable!!! You? A shaved head? You're certainly not one of those men who give off an aura of strength and power by having their heads shaved. I'd have to say, in my opinion, you appear to look like one of those little nauseating miniature pests that run around in "B" class movies as pint sized aliens. You know the kind? They look like they are wearing tiny little chrome domes on their misaligned heads with those squeaky little voices! And where do you, Patrick Coolican go to get that shine on your head? A girlies shop to have a "Brazilian Wax" done?
Hmm, all of a sudden that ball of string around the head seems to be no longer the least of inviting.
Coolican is right about Trump's hair. It's ridiculous. On a more important note though, we do have a serious problem in our two-party system these days. We need statesmen. People who care about the country more than their personal interests or being reelected. We need campaign finance reform!! immediately!
So is J. Patrick the gasoline or the match?
This November we'll find out which party Americans trust more. In 2010 voters gave the GOP control of the House with a chance to either put up or shut up.
We know how that turned out. Congress now has the lowest approval ratings ever.
When I was young, I was taught that finks were not nice people. I've met some nice finks around Las Vegas, and I've even met some who have an acquaintance with facts. Our fink here isn't one of them.
By the way, BChap, really insightful commentary and analysis.
For too many of us the wars this country fights are far removed, reduced to headlines in a newspaper or an occasional heartfelt moment when the death of an unknown neighbor is told over local television, but for others these wars live in our home; we are the families of those who serve or have served. Our lives, forever changed, carry the reality of war, and though none of us ask for special consideration, we all expect that every American understand that there is an untold price which is paid by some of us that is not shared by all Americans. It's time, that as Americans we openly discuss a real end to these wars without being shutdown or censored by the media. It's time that our candidate for president, a man who promises to bring our men home, be heard and not labeled. It's time that responsible journalism come to the aid of our nation torn by a decade of war and stand against the bias that silences his words of peace. We don't ask the nation to pay our price, we only ask that our candidate be heard. Ron Paul has a message for peace and we believe it's time that it should be heard by all Americans.
For Truth, YOU TUBE these video shorts: 1. The Truth About Your Birth Certificate 2. The Story of Your Enslavement 3. 20 Lies Every American Should Know 4. Ron Paul Revolution trailer to 2013 film The UpRising
I'm a life long Democrat, but really like Ron Paul. He certainly won't get elected, but at least he puts it all out on the table. But let's face it, little that a President does matters. In the end, it's all up to the Congress. And not just Harry Reid. So don't worry what Mitt or Gingrich say, they are just figureheads, having little effect on our pitiful sorry daily lives. We might as well be voting to elect Matt Damon or George Clooney for dog catcher....
what a horrible, one sided, far left article that is worthy of a commentary page...not a front page.
Can the sun be anymore left leaning than this?
Excellent column, Patrick.
Please keep up the great work!
Once again, Mr. Coolican nails it. 'Course, that just means the opposition will be coming out of the woodwork to go after him. But, he can take it as well as he can dish it out.
Entertainment was provided by "Harry Greid and the Sweaty Tourists"!
Patrick
You need a bigger audience.
I do not get surprised to see Trump endorses Romney. They both represent big wall street companies not small businesses. The one for little guys is Santorum because of his life expereince as a public housing resident, a descendant of coal miners and a humble beginnings. he is a man of highest integrity and moral character. he means what he says. He has a proven genuine conservative credentials with no political baggages' compared to Newt and Mitt and eve Ron. he won the two CNN debates according to almost all media outlets on substance. I do not know why some Tea partiers and conservatives simply follow the medias narratives when it comes to electability. In the general all other cndidates will have difficulty competing with BHO due to their unlikability and political baggages'. Santorum is the most likable and principled candidate with a family friendly and manufacturing centered sound economic policy, strong national security and foreign policy. I hope conservatives, evangelicals, mormons, republicans will caucus for him tomorrow.
Hey Chap: I use a dull butter knife to shave my head.
Very fun reading Patrick. In some ways you just touched the surface, but the gist of the argument is grounded in facts. The capital gains issue for the super rich needs to be addressed. I'm an independent but I'll probably vote for Obama simply because ObamaCare is the ONLY way I can buy health insurance. I can't buy it in Nevada thru the private sector. I used to vote what's best for everyone until everyone started voting what's best for themselves. Now it's my turn.
The strange thing about guys like Santorum is their staunch anti abortion stands...yet they will be the first ones to pull public assistance from these newborns. He wants them to be born but will provide no back stop for them. Tell that to the mom who can't buy health insurance on the open market because she had a cyst removed 7 years ago.
I'm all for everyone going out, studying hard, working hard and making your way. The problem has become that the fairness has all but disappeared. The self employed individual with a family paying $12,000-$15,000 year in health insurance. The little guy is slowly being phased out of the American dream.
apparently people have trouble distinguishing a news article from an opinion column.
So Kool-aid Coolican is a opinion columnist and not a reporter?????
I totally agree even when he post "news articles" they are mostly full of kool-aid opinions.
Most newspapers don't let people wear both hats.
The Sun does because they are broke.
Most newspapers clearly label articles as news vs. opinion. The Sun does not because there is not that much difference between their news articles and their opinion pieces when it deals with stories on political topics. In those cases, the opinion piece just has slightly more kool-aid in it than the news artice.
Most newspapers don't splash opinion pieces on the front page but again the Sun is broke and they don't have much material to run with.
"Hey Chap: I use a dull butter knife to shave my head."
Coolican -- although I channel George Carlin on white guys with shaved heads, excellent!
"To different minds, the same world is a hell, and a heaven." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson (from "Metamorphosis"?)
Patrick, your take on this over-the-top, uber-wealthy road show is priceless. Clowns on steroids with bad hair.
For those of you that think "jealousy" is the reason why most of us agree with Patrick, you need a brain scan to find out exactly what grey matter is in your skull. I'm all for people being rich; it's their abuse of the power they try to purchase to advance their PERSONAL greed to the detriment of this country that is loathsome and disgusting.
The GREEDY rich created every war since WWII.
The GREEDY rich could care less about those less fortunate...after all, it's their OWN fault they are poor.
The GREEDY rich will use religion, race, gender, immorality, or illegal means necessary to make themselves richer, and create laws to justify their actions.
The GREEDY rich will send your sons and daughters off to war to be killed if it makes them wealthier.
The GREEDY rich will support Red China, human atrocities, crimes against humanity, weapons of mass destruction in the hands of America's enemies if it makes them wealthier.
The GREEDY rich don't care who has medical insurance or proper care - it's not their problem.
Gingrich is an immoral, disgraced professional politician that makes his money the old fashioned way -- by selling out his soul to the highest bidder. And, with his looks, there's gotta be some big money exchanged for his serial fortification.
Romney and Trump see the world through Rose colored glasses and are in the same category as the Kardashians. ME ME ME Might as well cast your vote for Kim.
Santorium wants to bring back the inquisitions. He's akin to Strom Thurmond.
Ron Paul, may have a few good ideas, but who the hell takes him seriously enough .. he's in the Ross Perot category.
The bat-sh*t crazies include palin, bachmann, angle, dennis kucinic, george w., dick cheney, and barry goldwater.
Sad, very sad. And they all throw stones at Obama.
Show me a GREEDY rich man/woman, and you can BET there is blood money in their bank account. And, is that who you want to lead this country?
Auto companies were saved and PAID BACK The money!
Of trillion TARP only 182 billion left to be paid and saved from depression!
mean ? show me one mean word outside of descrbing hair,the truth in itself NOT mean
"apparently people have trouble distinguishing a news article from an opinion column."
That's because they are so used to Fox "News" calling the bats**t they present "news." Those of us with working brain cells know the difference...
"Yeah, Obama doesn't know what it is to buy a company, load it up with debt, fire a bunch of workers, walk away richer and pay an effective federal income tax rate of 14 percent"
But Obama does what it is like to help his campaign donor friends buy/invest in a company with billions of taxpayer money, load it with debt, fire a bunch of workers, walk away ricer and pay an effective capital gains rate of 15 percent.
My father was a 1964 Barry Goldwater Republican, conservative, went around the block knocking on doors, asking for their vote. How is it a man who worked as a professional his entire life, well paid, same company for 35 years...turned to a supporter of the democratic party?
Shows you what has become of the Republican party and the parade of jokesters they put out there. Santorum? Really?
"The GREEDY rich created every war since WWII."
transplanted -- you almost got it right. See below.
"My father was a 1964 Barry Goldwater Republican..."
TomD -- now you've posted something worthy of respect. At least for me, Goldwater continues to set the bar for all conservatives in our republic. Your dad went the extra mile so few now are willing to go.
"I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high class thug for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism. I helped make Mexico and especially Tampico safe for American oil interests in 1914. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City Bank boys to collect revenues in. I helped in the raping of half a dozen Central American republics for the benefit of Wall Street. I helped purify Nicaragua for the International Banking House of Brown Brothers in 1902--1912. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for the American sugar interests in 1916. I helped make Honduras right for the American fruit companies in 1903. In China in 1927 I helped see to it that Standard Oil went on its way unmolested. Looking back on it, I might have given Al Capone a few hints. The best he could do was to operate his racket in three districts. I operated on three continents." -- Major General Smedley Butler, a Marine and one of only 19 people to be TWICE awarded the Medal of Honor, from a 1935 issue of the socialist magazine "Common Sense"
This current makeup of the Republican party is not the party of Reagan , Ike or Lincoln.
The commentator by the name of dipstick (Dennis William) said among other things Santorum would bring back the inquisition. Nothing is further from the truth. Even if he disagrees with Santorum's policies, trying to defame this man of highest integrity and character should be discouraged. If an elctorate wants a candidate with a personal and professional and political baggages', do not caucus for Santorum. You may either caucus for Romney or Newt. If an electorate wants a man of principle with authentic conservative credentials with an impeccable record (when compared to others in the race), Caucus for Santorum. If we nominate a candidate who will be an issue in the general election, it is a guarantee for a defeat. Let us make BHO and his policies an issue by nominating Santorum. We cannot afford to believe the media narartive as to who is or not electable. The media promotes those who are controversial and flawed for their own ratings. They have also an agenda to have BHO reelected. Instaed of depending on polls or/media, let us caucus for the only remaining authentic conservative in the race (Santorum). Conservatism wins. It is also good to avoid the so called "moderate" trap. Remember what happened in 1976 (BOB Dole) and in 2008 (McCain). The so called moderates will loose as they cannot inspire the grass root supports. If you believe in your conservative values, caucus for Santorum. let us not forget that the majority of independents are also conservatives. We should also know that the media has overrated BHO in order to carry out a psychological warfare. If santorum is the nominee, BHO & DNC will be forced to use their billion dollars on issues instaed of on a character assassinations.
Do a Goggle search on "santorum" and then ask yourself if you want that to be the top response if he were to become President. Not only would that be the ultimate degradation of the Republican Party, but of the office of President as well.
Santorum could become the reincarnation of Lincoln, TR and Ike all rolled into one and I still could not vote for him for that single reason now.
Killerb
Obviously you are well aware of major general Smedley Butler perhaps there is another marine named Carlos Hathcock who might be of some interest to you.
To: boftx
I know Santorum from personal observation. I watched him on Senate floors. He acts based on principle. He meant what he says. You have all rights to disagree with his policies. Google is not a dependable source for me when it comes to this honorable man. Anything on Google which is contrary to what I have stated about Santorum is a lie. However, if we need a man of character and integrity - who could stand in contrast to BHO and make Obama an issue and become the next POTUS, Santorum is the last hope left for USA in 2012.
very true mr. kerns
You know who is for the rich greedy corproations ...by the campaign contributions from them...Obama should be in first place as we all know what he did with the stimulus money ...gave it all to his rich contributers to the dem party or backers of his 2008 campaign... The idea of having a real political future for the people of a Jefferson type is Ron Paul or Dennis Kuncinich ...but money and big business run the table so Obama should win.
How does the GOP expect Romney to set forth a clear contrast between himself and Obama? Each year, Romney's health care plan has cost the Massachusetts state budget $100 million as well as a combined total of $30 million for the state's businesses. In a 2009 study conducted by The Rand Corporation, health care spending in Massachusetts was projected to grow to $120 billion by 2020 at a rate 8% faster than the state's GDP. At the end of the 2011, Massachusetts reported a budget deficit of almost $98,000,000,000. Moreover, not only did he promote his program as a model for the entire country, the link below shows clearly shows that he COMMENDED Obama for using his Massachusetts health care program as the model for Obamacare.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2dk2JQjY...
The "important" GOP caucus in Nevada will prove to be a non-event as far as the GOP nominee (Romney) is concerned. As of today, Mittens has a 20% lead over fatso Gingrich, and unless Mittens is caught in a flagrant criminal act before Saturday's sham anointment, he will move on to the next GOP non-event primary/caucus. It is breathtaking that the state with the highest foreclosure rate, and the highest unemployment rate in the US, could back a Teapub candidate whose abject dismissal of economic conditions here displays his total lack of rapport with the working poor and middle class voter of Nevada. Vote GOP, fools, and see how that works out for you.
"...another marine named Carlos Hathcock who might be of some interest to you."
mike_kerns -- nope, but Chesty Puller is. The names come from my brother, a Marine who served in Desert Storm. Major General Butler is interesting because of his blunt anti-war little piece "War is a Racket"
"I am for relying, for internal defence, on our militia solely, till actual invasion, and for such a naval force only as may protect our coasts and harbors from such depredations as we have experienced; and not for a standing army in time of peace, which may overawe the public sentiment; nor for a navy, which, by it's own expenses and the eternal wars in which it will implicate us, grind us with public burthens, & sink us under them." -- from Thomas Jefferson's letter to Elbridge Gerry, Jan 26, 1799
I think most of us realize that Mr. Trump's TV persona is a little bombastic, but we also realize that he has made a fortune being a very good businessman. We can separate the two and realize that one successful businessman has placed his trust in another successful businessman's ability to turn this country around economically. I would say Mr. Trump knows that Governor Romney is the best man to beat Obama and set this country back on the road to prosperity. America says they want a smaller,fairly regulated and fiscally responsible run government,that gives good service to her people. My understanding of a venture capitalist is that they take a failed business, cut the waste,make it run in a fiscally sound manner that provides good service. I would say we have a failed government. I would say America needs a venture capitalist in the White House.
The so called mass media who a long ago abdicated its responsibility as a watch dog to be a lap dog has already concluded who would be the first and the second in tomorrow's caucus. I wish all those who caucus tomorrow will prove them wrong. They influence the outcome of this primary based on their subjective polls knowing that some people will simply believe them and caucus for the one they project as a winner usurping people's right.
Romney care is the basis for Obamacare. Newt and Romney are for individual health mandate. They agree with Obama on this. Why do voters accept the medias narrative and caucus for either Romney or Newt? Ron Paul's foreign policy in light of current Iranian threat in particular and the crisis in the Middle East in general is dangeous not only to US international interests but also its allies. He has not adequately defended himself when it comes to his racist newsletters for which he was the editor and from which he benefited financially. We have three personally and professionally flawed, compromised candidates. There is one remaining candidate with an impeccable record against which BHO and DNC will not in any way be successful. That candidate is Santorum. Without super pacs and advertisements like others he won the IOWA Caucus and several debates based on substance. Please compasre this candidate's consistency and remarkable conservative victories when caucusing tomorrow. Rupert Murdock (Owner of Fox News) said Santorum is the the one with a big idea.
Donald Trump said in the past Romney is a neighboring state governor with low approval ratings. The business world from which Romney is now coming is in worest shape ever. If thousands of Romneys of our times could not solve our country's and internationa crisis, what makes us to believe that Mitt could turn our economy around? A president simply creates a healthy environment through a legislative process (US Congress) for a private sector to grow the economy and jobs. He will not and cannot micromanage the economy from the oval office. His past political baggages could easily bring him down in the general election. He is unreliable as Newt Gingrich is erratic and condescending. Newt even suggested for Santorum to drop out while he went to Pennsylvania to see his daughter who was on the verge of death. Newt is very arrogant and a narcissist. He and Romney were for bailouts, individual health mandates, climate change, cap and trade etc and now against them. Romney makes gaffes when not scripted. Santorum has a MBA like Romney. Santorum has also a traing in law and politics unlike Romney. Santorum knows how best to create a healthy environment for business and job growth through US Congress than Romney. Let us get rid off the medias false narrative of electability and the so called trnasferable skills to the oval office. Nothing prepares a person for the oval office. Ask previous presidents and they will tell you the same. Therefore, let us caucus for a candidate with almost no plitical baggages' and win both the primary and the general election. The best hope for USA is Santorum despite the medias assertion and some nay sayers to the contrary
It is hilarious to see kool-aid Democrats giving statement on who/what/is the Republican party.
LOL.......how about you just stick to statements about your own crazy party.
Actually Carlos Hathcock symbolizes what is lacking in our country right now, that is duty to our country, courage under fire and above all a individual who would make a personal sacrifice for his teammates and country. A man who practiced what can I do for my country, not what can my country do for me. Right now we can use more people in our country who can lead by example that is not reflective of the Republican party today.
And I would think that anyone who would post there name as killer would understand what sacrifice and duty is all about. My mistake.
Carlos Hathcock is a worthy topic, maybe someone can send a letter to the editor to break the monotony of what we have seen recently. However, the discussion is going somewhat astray from the topic of this column.
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Its not like the current degraded Republican party couldn't learn a thing or two from Mr Hathcock. As always the moderator is fair and balanced. :)
Mr. Coolican, if you think the Democrats are any less degraded than the Republicans, then you must be blinded by your own power elite affiliation. The two-party system, and the primary system, is a sham. Register non-partisan. Democrats, Republicans, let's call the whole thing off.
Kool-aid Democrats only care about power and they don't care about "what can I do for my country" but only care to ensalve the citizens into servitude.
The Democratic Party is not a shiny example of Hathcock....quite the opposite.
Here is the honesty and accuracy of Mike Kerns.
He claims that he is A) Independent and B) Not a Liberal.
I dare anybody to view his comments and find one single comment that even hints of being anti-Democrat or anti-liberal.
You will find a ton of anti-Conservative and anti-Republican ones.
If that is indendent and not-a-liberal then I got beach front property to sell you on 1st and Main.
That is a good example of person who likes to BS.
Dear Patrick COOLican (as you are). Ignore the nasty trolls who have commented above, and listen to me. You have a great way with words that get to the heart of the matter in a way that always rings true. There's always humor, though the defensive commenters, who probably have every material basis to agree with you, will never acknowledge it. Your writing will be one of the bright spots in what promises to be an exhausting and frustrating nine months ahead. Keep it coming.
Patrick.....Good job, keep up the great work.
YES, the republican party is a MESS!
It's broken.
Thank God.
FOUR MORE YEARS FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA!
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I got one thing to say to all you Obama haters (and I know most of you don't give a crap on what I have to say)...but enjoy today and tomorrow.....because it will be the ONLY win in 2012 Romney will have in Nevada.
@Det_Munch, they don't give a crap what I have to say either, but sometimes you just have to throw it out there. WHY IS IT OKAY FOR RICH PEOPLE TO BUY ELECTIONS? Campaign finance reform. NOW!
Ron Paul and Barrack Obama are the only guys on the stump right now that are willing to tell the truth, and the truth is that when we elect a president, we don't elect a king. Congress is the problem. Bought and paid for.
Republicans are no longer a serious Political Party. They meet at Country Clubs and in "Quiet Rooms" to plot how they can keep their Money Machine going For Themselves. Look at all the Groups the Extreme Koch Brothers (whose Dad was in the John Birch Society) fund with their dis-information campaigns. Never Vote for another Republican.
National attention will be on Nevada's partisan caucuses this weekend.
Meanwhile, Amercians notice Nevada officials failures on issues of protect public safety from poor environmental quality efforts.
Nevada's a bottom- five "worst" state for government conduct to clean, protect public spaces in the 2011 American State Litter Scorecard.
Las Vegas remains the seventh-most "Dirtiest American City" by TRAVEL+LEISURE.
The Silver State's a "high chance death-state" for vehicle collisions with debris not removed from public roads.
Furthermore, NV one of few states without an anti-litter campaign covering all cities and 16 counties.
It's questionable Nevada DOT and public servants in Las Vegas, Clark and the 15 other counties are timely picking up litter and debris. Citizens and taxpayers need to hold accountable those allowing clumsy, deadly cleanups by the use of stronger oversight and transparency--locally and at Carson City
Another Sun sponsored endorsement of the Democratic Party. You guys may as well just take money directly from them you shill well enough you deserve it.
Det_Munch.....
You're 100% correct in that today will be the
only day in 2012 that Romney will have a win in
Nevada.
President Obama will have a land-slide win over
Romney in November.
ALWAYS VOTE DEMOCRATIC!
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Also, Patrick Callahan should look into the chaos and trickery at the Republican sideshows. It was a mess. The Republicans are in complete denial.
"hilarious to see kool-aid Democrats giving statement on who/what/is the Republican party."
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Glad i m not a loyal Republican party man anymore, it would be a serious feat to say the statement above with a straight face and sincere belief.
:-))))))))))
The REAL "Degradation of the Republican Party on display in Las Vegas," is the usual and time proven LACK of organization they seemingly and consistantly demonstrate.
The lack of organization of the Republicans of Nevada shows itself, as verified by commenter, Poetry1953 in another Las Vegas Sun article today! Because of many, many snafus, one cannot depend on the actual count being accurate, because many caucus goers were turned away, or gave up in discouragement.
Numerous news media sources both on Saturday and Sunday(today), reported scores of caucus goers being redirected, turned away, locked out, and very discouraged about how all this went in Nevada State.
It makes one wonder, IF these folks were able to caucus and vote, would the results be different? As we all have heard, "Romney is running on WINS, not what the issues are about."
I always look forward to J.Patrick Coolican's pithy pellets---so keep it coming sir!
In the near future, we will be hearing more voices in the political race: according to yahoo news, Roseanne Barr will be running on the GREEN PARTY ticket. That will truly ruffle feathers and stir the political pot! =D
Blessings and Peace,
Star