Tiahrt's reason for not debating is similar to the one McCain has had - gotta be in D.C. to do the people's business. But Tiahrt said it first!
Tiahrt's campaign manager responded to Bett's charges against the Congressmen. I forgot (it was late on deadline) to include his responses to Tiahrt taking money from Northrop Grumman. Tiahrt got some big sums - $8,000 in 2006 and $3,000 this year. His manager, Robert Noland, said he doubted whether Northop Grumman would be giving any more to the Congressman.
UPDATE:
Betts campaign manager Lisa Reis called to say the "forum" Tiahrt will attend is not a debate at all because both men will appear at different times.
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SO are you saying being on the campaign trail is more important than being in Washington DC to vote on a very important bill for the good of the country??? What BS.
I don't think that's the reference at all. I believe there are those who could accuse Congressman Tiahrt of using this as a campaign ploy to dodge a debate and to market his "hard work" at keeping conservative interests afloat in tough economic times.
Conservatives elected him and I'm sure he feels indebted to do their bidding.
Curious.. I'm curious.. you use the term "conservative" as if it is a bad word. What would be your definition of a conservative?
To me, a conservative is someone with strong morals, but it seems be something totally different with you. I consider myself conservative because:
I don't drink, don't smoke, don't use drugs, I obey the law, I hold a job, I believe an unborn baby is still a human being, I believe that government should be smaller, not larger, and should keep it's nose out of my business. I believe able bodied people should not be able to draw welfare, and that a drug test should be required before you pick up your welfare check. I believe in Capital punishment. And lastly, I would rather spend my free time with my family than hanging out in a bar.
Some might call me boring.. I prefer "conservative".
I really am curious what you think of when you hear the word "conservative".
Some might call me boring.. I prefer "conservative".
Yes but are you republican or democrat? Both parties have them right liberal and conservative ?
I believe that government should be smaller, not larger, and should keep it's nose out of my business.
So in order to keep them out of you business you would not want any taxation what so ever, be it payroll tax, property tax,or sales tax because as long as you have to pay taxes they are in your business. If you fail to pay taxes just see how long you will consider your self a law abiding citezen.
What must be faced by some people is that they will be in your business one way or another unless you learn the loop-holes and people who find loop hole in the government system power to them I would be glad to say I am helping somebody rather than being a self centric type person who tunks everyone should be as smart as they!!
Amen. I, too, am a conservative.
And PROUD! (for the same reasons)
"To me, a conservative is someone with strong morals, but it seems be something totally different with you. I consider myself conservative because:"
"So in order to keep them out of you business you would not want any taxation what so ever, be it payroll tax, property tax,or sales tax because as long as you have to pay taxes they are in your business."
No. That is not what I said, and I don't know how you would even derive that from what I said.
What I meant by not having government in my business, is for example (local Government)when it comes to property issues, like parking in my yard, fixing my windows with glass instead of wood, or (Federal government) not listening in on my phone conversations ala the patriot act, taking my land as emminent domain, etc etc.
I do my part and pay my taxes, even though they are too high, because how else would you liberals support all those deadbeats you feel need our help, whether they be people here illegaly, or just people too lazy to get off their couch and go to work.
And to answer your question (although mine has so far been left unaswered), I am neither a Republican nor a democrat. I am registered independent.
From thefreedictionary.com:
Conservative: 1. Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.
2. Traditional or restrained in style: a conservative dark suit.
3. Moderate; cautious: a conservative estimate.
Also from thefreedictionary.com:
Liberal: 1. a. Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.
b. Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.
c. Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.
Both sides, conservative and liberal, use the other word as a "bad word." There is a time to be conservative and a time to be liberal. The problem as I see it, is that both sides never recognize when those times are, they cling to their beliefs even if it means destroying the country or some of its citizens. In the political arena, it is probably best for the country to have politicians to be right smack in the middle, like the vast majority of the voters. We (early politicians) probably should have taken the advice of President Washington and guarded against the formation of political parties. Imagine if we had? Would we be able to get things done?
That is pretty much what conservative means to me too. I think curious is the one who is confused.
And how much is it Obama's campaign took from some big banks? I realize you can't list them all but then it is right to just pick on one? Your really good at spinning things in your direction.
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