Comments on: SD 16 GOP: Alison Krueger Is Your Norm Coleman. Get Over It. http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/ Tracking Minnesota Politics Since 2005 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:02:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Let Freedom Ring » Blog Archive » Aaron Landry, Elitist Idiot http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-25461 Let Freedom Ring » Blog Archive » Aaron Landry, Elitist Idiot Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:35:03 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-25461 [...] Idiot It isn’t a secret that Aaron Landry isn’t the brightest bulb in the chandelier. This post is additional proof that Mr. Landry is a partisan hack who isn’t interested in thinking [...] […] Idiot It isn’t a secret that Aaron Landry isn’t the brightest bulb in the chandelier. This post is additional proof that Mr. Landry is a partisan hack who isn’t interested in thinking […]

]]> By: J.S. http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-24507 J.S. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:27:15 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-24507 Kumpula, Olson lost because he intended to cause his wife to fear bodily harm or death. That's it. HIS OWN actions toward his wife that HE CHOSE to commit. As a voter, I do not want to be represented by a man that hurt his wife, or caused her to think he would hurt her. Sometimes our actions exclude us from participating in certain areas of life. Just as accidentally spilling a bottle of ink on a white shirt will ruin it for its intended use, Olson has torpedoed his political life. There may be forgiveness and restitution in the end, but that doesn't mean that he will be fit for public office again nor should he expect it. Kumpula,
Olson lost because he intended to cause his wife to fear bodily harm or death. That’s it. HIS OWN actions toward his wife that HE CHOSE to commit. As a voter, I do not want to be represented by a man that hurt his wife, or caused her to think he would hurt her. Sometimes our actions exclude us from participating in certain areas of life. Just as accidentally spilling a bottle of ink on a white shirt will ruin it for its intended use, Olson has torpedoed his political life. There may be forgiveness and restitution in the end, but that doesn’t mean that he will be fit for public office again nor should he expect it.

]]> By: Right-On! http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-24337 Right-On! Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:18:12 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-24337 Oh, Chris, by the way, about your comment "Wergin signs can be seen right next to Obama and Frnaken signs in yards."...... believe me, I put up PLENTY of signs, and I put Wergin signs right next to Bachmann AND Olson or Erickson signs. Take it from someone who actually does that work rather than the elitist BPOU officers who simply drive by and observe. Oh, Chris, by the way, about your comment “Wergin signs can be seen right next to Obama and Frnaken signs in yards.”…… believe me, I put up PLENTY of signs, and I put Wergin signs right next to Bachmann AND Olson or Erickson signs. Take it from someone who actually does that work rather than the elitist BPOU officers who simply drive by and observe.

]]> By: Eva Young http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-24304 Eva Young Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:55:03 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-24304 Amboy - if you are a Krueger supporter, you are making the Krueger supporters look bad. Amboy - if you are a Krueger supporter, you are making the Krueger supporters look bad.

]]> By: Amboy Duke http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-24280 Amboy Duke Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:12:11 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-24280 At least we know that Chris Crumpler is going to sell out the party all because he gets anal from Mark Olson. But, that's what happens when you get trounced when your guy is guilty of a crime. At least we know that Chris Crumpler is going to sell out the party all because he gets anal from Mark Olson.

But, that’s what happens when you get trounced when your guy is guilty of a crime.

]]> By: Right-On! http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-24278 Right-On! Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:58:42 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-24278 Delegates not elitists??? Thanks for the entertaining comment which I can laugh about on my drive home! Might I quote from YOUR OWN BLOG; "And remember the benefits of the primary system: the legitimization of the use of lies as campaign tools, large pools of voters “pulling the lever” without deliberation or education, and the ability to sway voters easily with as little as a clever slogan ......" Yup! We primary voters sure are stupid, being swayed by clever slogans and such! It sure is a good thing you party elites are there to run the show! Take the side of an ineffective wife beater if you wish. We, the uneducated and unable to deliberate will choose someone else. Delegates not elitists??? Thanks for the entertaining comment which I can laugh about on my drive home! Might I quote from YOUR OWN BLOG;

“And remember the benefits of the primary system: the legitimization of the use of lies as campaign tools, large pools of voters “pulling the lever” without deliberation or education, and the ability to sway voters easily with as little as a clever slogan ……”

Yup! We primary voters sure are stupid, being swayed by clever slogans and such! It sure is a good thing you party elites are there to run the show!

Take the side of an ineffective wife beater if you wish. We, the uneducated and unable to deliberate will choose someone else.

]]> By: Chris Kumpula http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-24234 Chris Kumpula Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:39:39 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-24234 I like your posting here, Mr Landry. I would note however that the typewriter issue turns out to be something of an urban legend. The only "record" of the event was its publication in the Red Star Tribune. It was then refuted by Steve Sviggum. I now, I was dubious that this was the case as I thought it was just a "fact" too, but there really aren't ANY records of any sort hinting at a typewriter. No bill for damages, no complaint, no firsthand account, nothing. Moving on to one of the comments posted by "Right-On!": "The true elitists were the delegates at the endorsing convention who endorsed Mark Olson despite public opinion against him. My decision to support Krueger had nothing to do with phone calls or the lit the Victory Fund sent to me. It had everything to do with wanting to have respectable, effective representation in St. Paul, the kind of representation we got from former Senator Wergin. We have seen the kind of legislator Rep. Olson was. We desire better." The delegates were the furthest thing from elitists- suggesting that they were is really quite absurd. You and I both know that Landry has it right- The Senate Caucus Republicans and Norm Coleman have been the elitists in this affair. Now, as far as Betsy Wergin's outstanding leadership, I would not be so quick to praise. Sure, Wergin worked across the isle... in fact, that's what she spent most of her time doing. This constitutional amendment coming up this fall to raise sales taxes- I hear she was one who helped push it through before conveniently removing her name from connection with the bill. It is also interesting that Wergin signs can be seen right next to Obama and Frnaken signs in yards. My word, if you went back to any Wergin sign household and asked them to post a sign for McCain, Bachman, or some other Republican, they would drive you off the property. Betsy did an OK job, but please don't try to make her sound like a courageous or effective legislator. She could make deals, but many of her votes looked as if a "D" should be behind her name. She worked with a liberal Senate Republican Caucus that sought to yield to the DFL's aims. Olson has at least stood up to the corruption. Who knows if Alison would... I'd rather doubt it. I like your posting here, Mr Landry. I would note however that the typewriter issue turns out to be something of an urban legend. The only “record” of the event was its publication in the Red Star Tribune. It was then refuted by Steve Sviggum. I now, I was dubious that this was the case as I thought it was just a “fact” too, but there really aren’t ANY records of any sort hinting at a typewriter. No bill for damages, no complaint, no firsthand account, nothing.

Moving on to one of the comments posted by “Right-On!”:

“The true elitists were the delegates at the endorsing convention who endorsed Mark Olson despite public opinion against him.

My decision to support Krueger had nothing to do with phone calls or the lit the Victory Fund sent to me. It had everything to do with wanting to have respectable, effective representation in St. Paul, the kind of representation we got from former Senator Wergin. We have seen the kind of legislator Rep. Olson was. We desire better.”

The delegates were the furthest thing from elitists- suggesting that they were is really quite absurd. You and I both know that Landry has it right- The Senate Caucus Republicans and Norm Coleman have been the elitists in this affair. Now, as far as Betsy Wergin’s outstanding leadership, I would not be so quick to praise. Sure, Wergin worked across the isle… in fact, that’s what she spent most of her time doing. This constitutional amendment coming up this fall to raise sales taxes- I hear she was one who helped push it through before conveniently removing her name from connection with the bill. It is also interesting that Wergin signs can be seen right next to Obama and Frnaken signs in yards. My word, if you went back to any Wergin sign household and asked them to post a sign for McCain, Bachman, or some other Republican, they would drive you off the property. Betsy did an OK job, but please don’t try to make her sound like a courageous or effective legislator. She could make deals, but many of her votes looked as if a “D” should be behind her name. She worked with a liberal Senate Republican Caucus that sought to yield to the DFL’s aims. Olson has at least stood up to the corruption. Who knows if Alison would… I’d rather doubt it.

]]> By: Avidor http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-24184 Avidor Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:52:41 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-24184 Alison Krueger says on her website that she's for "drill here, drill now" legislation. Is there any oil-drilling legislation contemplated in Minnesota? Alison Krueger says on her website that she’s for “drill here, drill now” legislation.

Is there any oil-drilling legislation contemplated in Minnesota?

]]> By: Joanna http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-24182 Joanna Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:14:53 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-24182 Excellent post! Excellent post!

]]> By: Right-On! http://mnpublius.com/2008/09/sd16-gop-alison-krueger-is-your-norm-coleman-get-over-it/#comment-24175 Right-On! Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:46:24 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2734#comment-24175 Know what? I am a Republican. I'm no "party elitist" as you say, (not by a long shot) but my choice for the Minnesota Senate is Alison Krueger. It's interesting how little credit you give to the voters of SD16 in implying this choice was made for us. Why do you think that grassroots people out here want to be represented by a hot-headed convicted domestic abuser? Why do you think we would want to be represented by someone who, despite years in the House, has done basically nothing for this district? Why would we want to be represented by someone who is unable to negotiate in a place where some compromises have to be made in order to be effective? Truth is, we don't. The true elitists were the delegates at the endorsing convention who endorsed Mark Olson despite public opinion against him. My decision to support Krueger had nothing to do with phone calls or the lit the Victory Fund sent to me. It had everything to do with wanting to have respectable, effective representation in St. Paul, the kind of representation we got from former Senator Wergin. We have seen the kind of legislator Rep. Olson was. We desire better. Know what? I am a Republican. I’m no “party elitist” as you say, (not by a long shot) but my choice for the Minnesota Senate is Alison Krueger. It’s interesting how little credit you give to the voters of SD16 in implying this choice was made for us. Why do you think that grassroots people out here want to be represented by a hot-headed convicted domestic abuser? Why do you think we would want to be represented by someone who, despite years in the House, has done basically nothing for this district? Why would we want to be represented by someone who is unable to negotiate in a place where some compromises have to be made in order to be effective? Truth is, we don’t. The true elitists were the delegates at the endorsing convention who endorsed Mark Olson despite public opinion against him.

My decision to support Krueger had nothing to do with phone calls or the lit the Victory Fund sent to me. It had everything to do with wanting to have respectable, effective representation in St. Paul, the kind of representation we got from former Senator Wergin. We have seen the kind of legislator Rep. Olson was. We desire better.

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