tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.comments2023-05-12T07:41:21.468-05:00KANSAS THINKINGJeff Chanceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10589641601168135191noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-81384735292525698862021-04-05T17:43:51.378-05:002021-04-05T17:43:51.378-05:00That takes me back!! Love it!That takes me back!! Love it!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650666547844119797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-28463917280982720892018-09-22T18:02:31.067-05:002018-09-22T18:02:31.067-05:00You nailed it! Good job!You nailed it! Good job!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650666547844119797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-2437117905939922862016-07-22T23:05:18.186-05:002016-07-22T23:05:18.186-05:00Glad to know we've been riding the same coaste...Glad to know we've been riding the same coaster!! Well spoken Jeff. <br />...and I STILL don't know who to vote for! Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650666547844119797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-65698213006813420332016-07-22T23:05:07.158-05:002016-07-22T23:05:07.158-05:00Glad to know we've been riding the same coaste...Glad to know we've been riding the same coaster!! Well spoken Jeff. <br />...and I STILL don't know who to vote for! Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650666547844119797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-4481739502061178732014-08-23T08:26:40.924-05:002014-08-23T08:26:40.924-05:00You're absolutely right that partisanship is a...You're absolutely right that partisanship is a barrier to getting things done. <br /><br />I appreciate, too, your insightful critique of confrontational stickers and reductive sloganeering. Politics has become too much like brands battling over consumers in a zero sum game for party loyalty. To me, it's like footwear: Nike wants people to buy its sneakers, and only its sneakers. They do this by emphasizing difference, when in fact many shoes are made in the same factories to the same specifications. We usually have much more in common than we think, but because we've been groomed to react to certain wedge issues, we tend to see difference despite our great number shared values. <br /><br />Thoughtless brand loyalty seems harmless when we're talking Nike vs. Reebok, but when people start to use their votes the same way that they shop for footwear, we are bound for gridlock.<br /><br />The internet is part of the problem but could be part of the solution. It's too easy to rebroadcast other people's pre-packaged opinions on issues instead of gathering information and considering it thoughtfully. Jeff, I've always respected that you take the time to research issues and draw your own conclusions. They are perhaps not as catchy as the latest, most shared piece of political theater, but they are much more likely to lead to a constructive dialogue. <br /><br />Thanks for the post. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Matthew Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965645480890168482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-27046589514645607882014-08-18T20:37:36.996-05:002014-08-18T20:37:36.996-05:00Well said! I haven't heard of Andrew W.K. bu...Well said! I haven't heard of Andrew W.K. but he sounds like a wise man!<br />I was just about to mention to you that it has been too long since you posted on here! <br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650666547844119797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-3567488458475278322013-11-15T16:01:57.517-06:002013-11-15T16:01:57.517-06:00Bullet-proof roadside checkpoint booths
If you'...Bullet-proof roadside checkpoint booths<br />If you're still not convinced that the USA is rapidly devolving into a fascist police state with TSA and DHS goons feeling your genitals at the airport and randomly searching your bags on city busses, DHS has now bought tens of millions of dollars worth of bullet-proof roadway checkpoint booths featuring level-3 bulletproof glass (http://www.prisonplanet.com/after-huge-ammo-...).<br /><br />It forces us to ask the obvious question: For what purpose does the DHS need thousands of bulletproof checkpoint booths?<br /><br />Once again, the answer is obvious: To quickly erect "show us your papers" checkpoints on roadways, highways and key traffic points nationwide.<br /><br />Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/035607_government_checkpoints_Martial_Law.html##ixzz2kkpCnJh9<br />Jeff Chanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589641601168135191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-63991404865107836072013-11-14T16:52:35.693-06:002013-11-14T16:52:35.693-06:00This book will open your eyes ! Try it !This book will open your eyes ! Try it !Jeff Chanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589641601168135191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-49089221947976506032013-11-13T14:36:29.239-06:002013-11-13T14:36:29.239-06:00Not too much I was wrong on here...... (for the re...Not too much I was wrong on here...... (for the record)Jeff Chanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589641601168135191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-31650148808539564752013-07-13T19:14:33.567-05:002013-07-13T19:14:33.567-05:00You are so right on point. WAKE UP and DO SOMETHIN...You are so right on point. WAKE UP and DO SOMETHING Americans. Do something even if it costs you now or it WILL cost you everything later.woodrogrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12170993388581372110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-38442190233234716302012-09-24T14:28:19.276-05:002012-09-24T14:28:19.276-05:00I agree that the bottom line is morality. But isn&...I agree that the bottom line is morality. But isn't it funny how when we find one cell in a rock on Mars and it is deemed life, but not many cells in the shape of a forming human is not life to some... Jeff Chanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589641601168135191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-50481078634016719772012-09-24T14:15:16.273-05:002012-09-24T14:15:16.273-05:00Hahah. I didn't think about autobots- just tho...Hahah. I didn't think about autobots- just thought that it was someone flaming the disucssion... you know, using insulting by personal attacks.<br /><br />I have to preface the following with the disclaimer that I am no expert in the abortion debate and don't claim to represent more than my own thoughts on the issue. That said:<br /><br />I guess the "pro-choice" response to your personal responsibility argument would be that the person is taking responsibility by making it "go away."<br /><br />As I understand it, one of the key tenants for the choice argument is that abortions are not immoral. If you accept this preposition, then having an abortion as birth control is a morally acceptable form of taking personal responsibility. <br /><br />That is why I am interested in person-hood, because to me, definitions of person-hood are the crux of the issue. At what point is a person a person? For some, you're a person at conception.For others, it's not until much later into the development cycle. <br /><br />I don't know of anyone that advocates killing babies, but it seems some people feel that abortion is morally the same thing as killing an infant.<br />Matthew Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965645480890168482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-27665428103562626882012-09-24T12:06:16.618-05:002012-09-24T12:06:16.618-05:00full disclosure - here is the deleted comment ! =...full disclosure - here is the deleted comment ! =)<br /><br />It is very common to have injuries by different ways and those people can get help from lawyer and can get good settlement.<br /><br />personal injury attorney milwaukee<br />Jeff Chanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589641601168135191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-14721462463230155152012-09-24T11:54:46.773-05:002012-09-24T11:54:46.773-05:00No worry about the deleted post. It was a weird au...No worry about the deleted post. It was a weird autobot type of post from a law firm trolling for replies about seat belt injuries. Must have matched their keyword search !! I will not delete on topic comments!<br /><br />Your point is a good one. My first thought was to go towards the cost aspects, like if tax payer money should fund medical care for abortions or from injuries from non seat belt usage. That may be a discussion for another day but I understand your point.<br /><br />I think I still go back to my personal responsibility argument. I feel that if they take responsibility for not using prevention, then they should take care of the results instead of just making them go away. I know that is a generalized statement but that depends on how you view abortion.<br /><br />I am not calling for making abortions illegal exactly, just trying to understand the "choice" argument and how that relates to personal responsibility. But there you may have the difference between Americans lately, understanding or interpreting the phrase personal responsibility. <br /><br />Jeff Chanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589641601168135191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-90287841141868644742012-09-24T11:35:12.075-05:002012-09-24T11:35:12.075-05:00Lots of food for thought. I suppose the first ques...Lots of food for thought. I suppose the first question that comes to my mind is from an extension of your seat belt analogy: does the decision not to wear a seat-belt mean that the person should have to live with results of the accident? <br /><br />In other words, should society provide accident victims who weren't wearing safety belts medical treatment or should we make them live with the natural physical consequences of their risky choice to not wear a seat belt? <br /><br />If we do decide to provide treatment to people in accidents that engaged in the risky behavior of driving without proper restraint, how is that different that allowing couples or individuals to chose to end the physical result of risky sexual behavior? Each party has engaged in risky behavior and has an option to alter the physical condition that they are in as a result of that behavior.<br /><br />As I understand the debate, most of the issue comes down to how people define human life, and that for one side, life begins at conception. Differences in definition have far-reaching consequences for this issue. Does that seem like an accurate understanding? <br /><br />Again, not a perfect analogy, but I am curious to hear your thoughts. <br /><br />As always, I am interested in being respectful and understanding of other's viewpoints, too. I hope that having this discussion here will mean less likelihood of a trolling flame war, but the fact that a comment has already been deleted dampens my hopes. Matthew Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965645480890168482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-46583064821130717642012-09-24T07:41:54.668-05:002012-09-24T07:41:54.668-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05289142380337061918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-64530826638619737642012-09-14T12:59:18.187-05:002012-09-14T12:59:18.187-05:00Jeff Chancey you ROCK my friend. Perfect style ref...Jeff Chancey you ROCK my friend. Perfect style refuting the propaganda Joy "take a Leap" propagates as truth. I have no room to add what my passions ache to instill to bring sanity to the mentally deficent who applaud the twisted logic of the "government is God" squad. Republicans are for limited government and local control NOT the abolishing of all forms of government through "privatization". How extreme does the liberal mindset rage on to instill fear in the voter! No plan to speak of just fear mongering. How disappointing as the acts of Joy intends to suck my pursuit of happiness right out of my middle class grasp. I say just take a flying leap ms. Leep!<br /> Jeffrey Lockenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-74385827716268887472012-05-23T07:48:30.116-05:002012-05-23T07:48:30.116-05:00The Religion of Secularism (Naturalism or Enviro-T...The Religion of Secularism (Naturalism or Enviro-Terrorism) is the current reigning religion. It is the worship of nature above the needs of rural people and the worship of self for urbanites. How is it that we let them impose their minority beliefs on us? We need to get offended when Christmas cards are not called Christmas cards. After all, this is a Christian holiday. If the secularists don't like it they can skip Christmas vacation and secular stores can do without our business. We do practice love and tolerance, but we should NOT sit still for being disrespected any more.woodrogrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12170993388581372110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-46787823142186735812012-02-23T11:17:13.395-06:002012-02-23T11:17:13.395-06:00Thanks for sharing more about you. Very enlighteni...Thanks for sharing more about you. Very enlightening and also surprising Jeff. Glad to know we all aren't ditto heads.. lolSteve Chanceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-60411922501239052112012-02-22T08:51:20.908-06:002012-02-22T08:51:20.908-06:00Well said!
I am also tired of the binaries that ...Well said! <br /><br />I am also tired of the binaries that dominate our national political discourse (Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal). These groupings artificially divide our diverse population, often prevent informed and constructive conversations, and encourage people to make simplified and judgmental assumptions about each other's views. The parties push "hot-button" issues in order to herd followers into voting their way. Ultimately parties are the primary beneficiaries of name-calling party politics.<br /><br />As for conservation, I think it should appeal to a much wider swath of people than it currently does. You don't have to be a tree-hugging Green-Peace Hippie in order to recycle, reduce, and reuse. These principles were in vogue with farmers long before they were trendy on Facebook. <br /><br />I am saddened that many of the sensible and money saving techniques you've mentioned have become politicized. There are many debates about what constitutes common-sense, but isn't doing more with less a basic tenant? <br /><br />Thanks for posting. It's been thought provoking and inspiring.Matthew Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965645480890168482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-65361076332956163002012-01-05T13:45:32.369-06:002012-01-05T13:45:32.369-06:00Anytime!Anytime!Matthew Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965645480890168482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-68998826728087220432012-01-05T12:59:11.925-06:002012-01-05T12:59:11.925-06:00Agree... both sides are guilty and yes GWB was a f...Agree... both sides are guilty and yes GWB was a frequent offender. Our vote and our voice are important. If enough citizens speak out and stand up regardless of party affiliation and partisan tools, then faith in our leaders CAN be restored.<br /><br />We need a President that LEADS, not dictates or mandates. Who that is... TBD. But I know this one is not that leader.<br /><br />Thanks for the comments Matt, good to know people actually read these things!Jeff Chanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589641601168135191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-46896595867103260852012-01-05T12:22:39.623-06:002012-01-05T12:22:39.623-06:00Agreed with the poster above.Agreed with the poster above.Matthew Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965645480890168482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-42737551552738330232012-01-05T12:12:08.257-06:002012-01-05T12:12:08.257-06:00I agree that the executive branch, including the c...I agree that the executive branch, including the current president, has a troubling history of over-stepping its constitutional authority. <br /><br />Sadly, though, this isn't a new phenomenon. I would wager that there are a variety of examples throughout the many administrations of past presidents, but I believe that Mr. Obama's immediate predecessor was one of the worst offenders. <br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/30/world/americas/30iht-web.0430bush.html?pagewanted=all <br /><br />I'm all for standing up to the perversion of the constitution, but I'm not sure how to go about it in a meaningful and practicable way. I feel that my primary means of expressing my dismay in our democracy is with my vote. But, by voting, am I still endorsing an executive institution that has a bipartisan history of overstepping its constitutional role?<br /><br />I don't believe any of the current candidates (including Obama), with the possible exception of Dr. Paul, are interested in breaking with the trend of increased executive authority. And even if they were stating such an interest, it's difficult to know if there will be any follow through on campaign promises. <br /><br />Am I misreading the candidates? Are we forced to choose the best from bad lot? <br /><br />I am also concerned that the issue has been crafted as a political tool to fan the flames of each parties fires. When out of executive power, the Democrats complain about the executive overstepping of right by accusing the president of unauthorized militarism. Correspondingly, Republicans seem to use their time in opposition to accuse the sitting democratic presidents of socialism.<br /><br />Each side, when in opposition, paints the other as a dictator of sorts. Democrat presidents are accused of socialist dictatorial totalitarianism while Republican presidents are accused of fascist dictatorial totalitarianism. Both seem extreme to me.Matthew Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965645480890168482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850201510475155116.post-45186156988618302112012-01-05T12:09:28.134-06:002012-01-05T12:09:28.134-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Matthew Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965645480890168482noreply@blogger.com