tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post5354578186718067300..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Winners!...and those dagnab losersArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37709325976751883202013-10-08T21:39:53.267-07:002013-10-08T21:39:53.267-07:00Congrats to Stephen! It's wonderful to hear ab...Congrats to Stephen! It's wonderful to hear about people who are going above and beyond to keep things running during the shutdown.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24237102553147221072013-10-08T07:20:29.246-07:002013-10-08T07:20:29.246-07:00Hi, Arlee,
I've seen Stephen's cover arou...Hi, Arlee, <br />I've seen Stephen's cover around a few times since yesterday. Hope the book does well.<br /><br />I gotta admit that based on our model of government in Jamaica I don't understand the immediate effects, such as govt departments shutting down and people out of work. <br /><br />J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75385996015063505902013-10-08T07:13:05.867-07:002013-10-08T07:13:05.867-07:00I think they both won! I like both versions.
Step...I think they both won! I like both versions.<br /><br />Stephen's release rocks!<br /><br />As for politics - it all sucks because in the long run, when these idiots come up for re-election - they'll win - cause 'our' guy isn't the one causing the trouble. Yeah, we get what we vote for!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16690275082304676042013-10-08T05:36:50.377-07:002013-10-08T05:36:50.377-07:00I love Stephen's idea of throwing your governm...I love Stephen's idea of throwing your government into a wormhole. I think our government should join them.<br /><br />Love Stephen's books.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-92097609803964203982013-10-07T22:25:02.969-07:002013-10-07T22:25:02.969-07:00Southpaw -- Yeah, I'm going to try to forget a...Southpaw -- Yeah, I'm going to try to forget about the news and just read apocalyptic and dystopian novels. They make more sense.<br /><br />Faraway -- I like the idea of the obscurities since I already know the versions that made the hit parade.<br /><br />Sabrina -- I do recommend Stephen's <i>Breakthrough</i> series for anyone who likes a touch of sci-fi mixed with current events. And you're right--politicians are like vermin for the most part.<br /><br />Ella -- Let the worthwhile government agencies continue to operate but shut down the guys who do the so called governing.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47393149621045182762013-10-07T19:07:44.599-07:002013-10-07T19:07:44.599-07:00Hi Lee! Congrats to Stephen :D
Yes, I think our ...Hi Lee! Congrats to Stephen :D<br /><br />Yes, I think our government needs to donate their paychecks to our debt-they help create! GrrrrEllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1278531381281158532013-10-07T18:09:48.092-07:002013-10-07T18:09:48.092-07:00I haven't read Stephen's books, but they s...I haven't read Stephen's books, but they sound fabulous and must be with such a glowing recommendation from you, Lee!<br />If we vote them all out, won't more just like them surge up to take their places? Those that want the jobs tend to be of a certain type, it seems to me. Sabrina A. Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14854713472424756485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82401780804604506282013-10-07T16:24:31.622-07:002013-10-07T16:24:31.622-07:00Regardless of who won this 'Battle' it was...Regardless of who won this 'Battle' it was fun to be introduced to a new band. I really like Potliquor. Thanks for going that extra mile and using a popular song, but pitting two more obscure artists covering that same tune against each other.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68667541656696697422013-10-07T15:31:37.431-07:002013-10-07T15:31:37.431-07:00AGRH! What a mess. At least Stephen's cover is...AGRH! What a mess. At least Stephen's cover is awesome.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30012653931768683652013-10-07T13:02:51.387-07:002013-10-07T13:02:51.387-07:00Robin -- As you so frequently do, you have left an...Robin -- As you so frequently do, you have left an insightful comment. Let's hope more people start realizing this.<br /><br />Rawkin' --And if we put all those brain halves together we might have whole brains. Then again that could be a dangerous proposition.<br /><br />Sheena-kay-- Closing the parks seems absurd. The rangers are still on the job to enforce the closures.<br /><br />Kittie -- A military tribunal and execution makes far more sense than keeping these guys in jail at taxpayer expense. I think it's fair to consider what the terrorists do to be acts of war and should be treated as such.<br /><br />Yeamie -- And the worst part is that the citizens are the losers as well. It's a mess.<br /><br />Susan G/K -- The guys in office will need to be held accountable for what they did or did not do.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25698473020244770812013-10-07T12:39:55.219-07:002013-10-07T12:39:55.219-07:00I will lose all faith in the American public if we...I will lose all faith in the American public if we don't do a sweep of the current politicians in the next few elections. All must go.<br />Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88802638181876349842013-10-07T11:42:18.730-07:002013-10-07T11:42:18.730-07:00You covered so much in this post here Lee but I en...You covered so much in this post here Lee but I enjoyed it all the same haha, the government are definitely the losers here, the situation they're in is absolutely ridiculous, they're a bunch of clowns!Outcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400755239612162157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8448013951492960162013-10-07T11:12:24.243-07:002013-10-07T11:12:24.243-07:00Congrats to Stephen!
Hmm, last I checked, We the ...Congrats to Stephen!<br /><br />Hmm, last I checked, We the people elected them. <br /><br />No Navy SEALS were killed in those operations.<br /><br />We were assigned to the Kenyan embassy for three years. Lost a lot of friends. I'd gladly pay your share of the cost to keep that murderer in prison for life. There are some things more valuable than money. Sorry, but you asked!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62134976296112476812013-10-07T11:10:43.757-07:002013-10-07T11:10:43.757-07:00Sometimes you have to make your own wins. Yay for ...Sometimes you have to make your own wins. Yay for keeping the park open. Go BTB!Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2204452223068632852013-10-07T11:09:10.132-07:002013-10-07T11:09:10.132-07:00Yeah, the government is shut-down but continues to...Yeah, the government is shut-down but continues to pour money into killing people. The irony of it all. One good thing about this mess - if there is one, which there really isn't - is that anyone with half a brain agrees with anyone else with half a brain, regardless of political views. It COULD unite us as a people. Sadly, it won't.<br /><br />Stephen's book looks and sounds great.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1940916905259592982013-10-07T10:25:34.640-07:002013-10-07T10:25:34.640-07:00I haven't read the Breakthrough series, though...I haven't read the Breakthrough series, though it looks very good. I will have to add it to my list.<br /><br />As for the Shutdown... I have lots of thoughts about this ridiculousness, but I am afraid my comment would be longer than your post. <br /><br />I will say this: If anyone thinks this Shutdown is an "accident" than they should think again. If the ultimate goal of the IB is to ruin our economy and make things worse than The Great Depression (to the end that we willingly toss out all of the freedoms our Constitution affords us in order to throw in with One World Government)... than this looks a yardstick measure to me.<br /><br />Both parties are playing their parts admirably well. However, if this was really about Obamacare, wouldn't the Republicans have made their stand back when it was for approval to be made into law? Instead, they rolled over. BUT, it is very unpopular with their constituents, so this is big opportunity to play party politics when everyone knows (anything) already knows the outcome.<br /><br />The bigger question is why would the IB want a shutdown? Shutdowns ultimately cost more, further wrecking the economy (a win). Shutdowns give the opportunity to evaluate how well the populace deals with the pain (fact-finding). In this case, it is a win for the IB. A few days in and we are screaming like stuck pigs. They must be licking their chops. It is really gonna hurt when they force us into a Greater Depression, hyper-inflation goes into effect, blah blah blah. I imagine they are placing bets on how long before we beg for a One World Government (that they run).<br /><br />Winners: International Bankers<br />Losers: Everyone ElseRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43764868519966479532013-10-07T09:05:55.063-07:002013-10-07T09:05:55.063-07:00Alex -- Maybe a few of the officeholders could sta...Alex -- Maybe a few of the officeholders could stay, but with some reprimand.<br /><br />L.Diane -- It's ridiculous that the shutdown is because of lack of money and in turn it's going to cost a lot of money. Makes no sense.<br /><br />Stephen Tremp -- Let's hear it for wormholes!<br /><br />Susanne-- I've enjoyed the <i>Breakthrough</i> series.<br /><br />Yvonne -- It's difficult to keep up with Alex without clones of our own.<br /><br />Cathy -- Quite frankly I don't think anyone really knows what's going on with the U.S. government including those in the government.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27705367241160467222013-10-07T08:34:50.436-07:002013-10-07T08:34:50.436-07:00I really don't know what's going on in Ame...I really don't know what's going on in American politics right now but what I do see boggles my mind. Get along people. Seriously. Grow up.<br /><br />As for Stephen, congrats! And I've just joined the IWSG page.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91623776034487613782013-10-07T08:29:46.656-07:002013-10-07T08:29:46.656-07:00Have been reading of Stephen's book all day, s...Have been reading of Stephen's book all day, should sell very well. This Alex man must be clever not only does he turn out Amazon best seller books, plays guitar, forms an insecure writers group a web site and facebook page has emerged. oh to be clever!!!!!<br />Great post Lee. have a good week.<br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29448774355738593212013-10-07T07:14:23.692-07:002013-10-07T07:14:23.692-07:00CONGRATS to Stephen. I've read the first two ...CONGRATS to Stephen. I've read the first two books, so looking forward to reading Escalation. Great cover!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20244721426469031952013-10-07T06:17:48.701-07:002013-10-07T06:17:48.701-07:00Thanks Lee for the shout out! Its nuch aooreciated...Thanks Lee for the shout out! Its nuch aooreciated.<br /><br />And the entire Congress should be thrown down a wormhole. Where they end up is non of our concern. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56695912840494351832013-10-07T04:24:27.495-07:002013-10-07T04:24:27.495-07:00I really like Stephen's new cover.
It looks l...I really like Stephen's new cover.<br /><br />It looks like the end is in sight for the government shutdown and my husband might actually go back to work today. The planes haven't been flying for a week though, and that's really bad. It's set the program back a couple months, not just one week, which will cost a fortune to make up.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70787991239786159472013-10-07T02:46:43.427-07:002013-10-07T02:46:43.427-07:00Who is that Alex dude?
Congratulations to Stephen!...Who is that Alex dude?<br />Congratulations to Stephen! Another awesome cover and a great way to send the series out with a bang.<br />And everyone currently in office needs to be fired - both sides. Next election, not one of them should win.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com