tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post1078529294118874741..comments2024-03-12T05:02:14.140-04:00Comments on MOUNTAIN MUSINGS: Animals Running the FarmNCmountainwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-13087017243658122212013-04-28T16:32:52.575-04:002013-04-28T16:32:52.575-04:00George Orwell would never believe how far we'v...George Orwell would never believe how far we've come in the U.S. Money has not only bought our elected officials, but also the minds of the masses. The turkeys are now all voting for bigger Thanksgiving dinners. Jim<br />Wayfarin' Strangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806995797136803377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-47963320692193816792013-04-26T09:38:53.194-04:002013-04-26T09:38:53.194-04:00Thanks for your comments, everyone.
Patti - We d...Thanks for your comments, everyone.<br /><br />Patti - We do need to squeak more. In spite of the politics, we have never regretted our move back to NC.<br /><br />Troutbirder - Thanks, but you can keep your Bachman.<br /><br />Tara - These are bills. Some will pass and others will not. The voter ID bill has passed in the House.<br /><br />merrily - Many are appalled to see McCrory change his spots.<br /><br />KB - That's the real irony. The people who want government off the people's backs are the very ones wanting to legislate our most private actions.<br /><br />kks - So sad, but true.<br /><br />Robin - It is outrageous indeed.<br /><br />Janet - Yep, true here and in SC.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-27630294090276850782013-04-25T12:30:50.025-04:002013-04-25T12:30:50.025-04:00More ranting and raving is needed. The crazies ar...More ranting and raving is needed. The crazies are running many of the asylums across the country.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-34394677343959608612013-04-25T11:19:40.212-04:002013-04-25T11:19:40.212-04:00Sometimes you just have to scream it all out. It d...Sometimes you just have to scream it all out. It does sound like the inmates are running the asylum over there. It's shocking and outrageous. About that nipple law, I would suggest a hefty fine for anyone buying a Playboy Magazine. Let's see how that goes over in NC!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-82026692685552250982013-04-25T06:58:40.361-04:002013-04-25T06:58:40.361-04:00ugh....sounds just like wisconsin. election fraud...ugh....sounds just like wisconsin. election fraud yes, voter fraud no. sad state of affairs.....ugh!<br />xoxokkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12022641022304772371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-56745711772443308262013-04-25T00:47:08.730-04:002013-04-25T00:47:08.730-04:00And, I'll run your campaign! I knew that thing...And, I'll run your campaign! I knew that things were bad there but I didn't know the details. You've shocked me beyond words. Oh my, oh my, oh my. These very same "leaders" probably say that government shouldn't be butting into people's private lives by limiting what kinds of guns they can buy or by providing them with health insurance options. I don't understand how they can argue both sides, butting into people's lives to limit their rights in lots of ways but then denigrating big government.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-84184779399335914802013-04-24T20:36:11.368-04:002013-04-24T20:36:11.368-04:00I share your frustration. Gov. McCrory was not a ...I share your frustration. Gov. McCrory was not a bad mayor here, but he seems to drink the Kool-Aid as soon as he hit Raleigh. I was so disappointed when he chose Art Pope. <br /><br />Not only are our state legislators coming up with some ridiculous, backwards ideas, but our congressional legislators aren't distinguishing themselves either. <br /><br />When did "progressive" start being a dirty word? <br /><br />You're right--NC is a beautiful state and has so much going for it--the universities, Research Triangle, the scenery. We need someone to build on all that instead of the divisive slop they're regurgitating so far. <br /><br />You may have to run for office. I'll campaign for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-91162127586352081982013-04-24T20:12:44.274-04:002013-04-24T20:12:44.274-04:00Gee, I was already have a mildly down day but this...Gee, I was already have a mildly down day but this has moved me into full-blown angst. How regressive can the legislature be? And just because these bills are being introduced, are they really likely to pass? If so, oh...I don't know. My mind doesn't want to consider that!Taradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-32142255631380887372013-04-24T19:22:27.538-04:002013-04-24T19:22:27.538-04:00Has your legislature hired our beloved Congresswom...Has your legislature hired our beloved Congresswoman Michelle as a consultant?troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-43257552270212536082013-04-24T18:47:01.800-04:002013-04-24T18:47:01.800-04:00I don't know. I considered NC when I made my l...I don't know. I considered NC when I made my last move and while the people may be grand and the scenery is to die for. I think the politics would be quite frustrating. <br />Arkansas is bending in strange directions lately also. We can now carry guns to church.<br />I think the people who do the most squeaking and get the oil are the ones I disagree with. Maybe we need to squeak more.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-61255706862285488732013-04-24T16:54:27.557-04:002013-04-24T16:54:27.557-04:00Bug - You would still want to move to NC because i...Bug - You would still want to move to NC because it is wonderful and the people are terrific. And the pigs can't run the farm indefinitely. I hope.<br /><br />Donna - Yes, Art Pope and the Kochs own most of our legislators. Our governor was a moderate when he was mayor of Charlotte but now he is in Pope's pocket. He appointed Art Pope our state budget director.<br /><br />Dog Geek - Nice to hear from you. I also hope voters will wake up. Hope you are well.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-38209688844733847872013-04-24T16:15:34.746-04:002013-04-24T16:15:34.746-04:00I have to admit that I'm glad I no longer live...I have to admit that I'm glad I no longer live in NC - it has really gone through the looking glass lately. I really did love it there, and have been following all these legislative travesties with great dismay. I hope that NC voters wake up before it is too late!Dog_geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797650391128520269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-71389264431851424932013-04-24T16:08:58.640-04:002013-04-24T16:08:58.640-04:00And I would venture that these nonsensical legisla...And I would venture that these nonsensical legislative "proposals" have been helped along or at the very least been approved by Art Pope amd the Koch brothers.<br />Such news always makes me so gloomy--I think we are doomed as a country. Other states likewise engender their own nonsense--such as Missouri which recently defunded it driver license agency because they were digitally storing applications to carry a concealed weapon (which was also their responsibity). They were complying with a state law that all forms are to be stored digitally. DEFUND the driver license agency? <br />KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-25608474912811213142013-04-24T13:01:41.548-04:002013-04-24T13:01:41.548-04:00Mike & I have talked about moving back to NC i...Mike & I have talked about moving back to NC if we win the lottery (ha!) or if we're ever able to retire. But at this point why in the world would we want to? I guess we could add our little blue voices to the great red din...The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.com