Reader Comments
Issue 126 - February 18, 2009

Editor: “Victims of Flight 1549” is brilliant. What a deft stroke at the groin area of the lethargic, stodgy, arrogant, useless entity we sometimes call the "guvmint". And it's timely, because, here in the South, Spring is already rearing its lovely head, and we are entering into what our farmers call "the groin season". But, look, you make some telling points. As a Christian, I believe that "The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away." And as a free American citizen, I know that "The government taketh away." Captain Sully, his passengers (excluding the hysterical "cabin hostesses") and the free-spirited New Yorkers who helped them from the Hudson, were wonderful. The feds are still back in their bunkers trying to see who broke the law by saving lives without government approval. Great article, sir. God bless you, and keep up the good work! Verne Strickland, Wilmington, NC.

Editor: Awesome article! Having been on the board of a local rural fire department that has recently been ruined by local officials because they didn't follow Title 19 laws to the letter, I really enjoyed and agreed with your editorial “Victims of Flight 1549”. A little common sense, compassion, and a "give a damn" attitude goes a lot farther than all the state and federal regulations piled together. There will come a time, if we don't cut back on the excessive regulations, that there will be a button in every bathroom to push for someone to come wipe us. Enough is enough. Hang in there. You are awake. Howard N. Wolff

Editor: Excellent article “Victims of Flight 1549.” It hits the nail squarely on the head. We have too much government intervention already. As a former Marine and someone who is not afraid to act in an emergency, I am totally disgusted with our supposed leaders in Washington. It seems as they all want to practice CYA. Semper Fi, Joe McCaffrey

Editor: Terrific and honest take on the Flight 1549 landing in the Hudson. The pervasive PC and bureaucratic regulatory blabber that abound absolutely everywhere in our floundering Western culture deserved being dressed down and reduced to the nonsense that it actually is as you did in your well thought out article. Being a retired FAA air traffic control specialist (non management) and a Commercial/Instrument rated pilot I can attest to your accuracy which is right on the money. With Respect, Fred Garr, Cattaraugus, New York

Editor: Fantastic writing in you “Victims of Flight 1549,” with its important points hopefully understood by our Government. Flight 1549 proves that it's not only possible it is capable of being carried out! Congratulations to all. Anne

Editor: “Victims of Flight 1549,” Very good article!  Thank you! Perry and Barb Redburn

Editor: HOW can Mr. Devine be so politically incorrect to suggest in “Victims of Flight 1549” that government cannot do this type of thing better? HAH! Kudos to him! America - indeed the whole Free World - is being destroyed by "politically correct" authoritarians! IMHO, these people have serious ego problems and need shrinks to address them, rather than impose THEIR psychotic problems on the rest of us! LOOK at what they've done to this country - to the entire FREE WORLD! Carol D, Oceanside, CA

Editor: Great article “Victims of Flight 1549” and this situation illustrates perfectly and very vividly what is wrong with government. Government does nothing efficiently. Every agency or department ever created by the federal government only makes problems worse. Witness the so-called Great Society programs enacted under LBJ. After 8 trillion dollars plus squandered, the very social problems they were to rid us of, have not only not gotten better, but have expanded exponentially, as the agencies and departments themselves, grew in size, scope, and of course budgets. In short, they became empires, and like all empires, they seek to expand in size and power. And, to do this, they must continue to enlist new "victims" who then create their own sense of "entitlement." The U.S. Department of Education and teacher unions have destroyed all credibility in the public school system. This is one of the first departments that needs to be abolished, with schools returned to local control and authority with no government input or regulations. This would make available billions of dollars for education to be returned to local control and schools could then return to the status they were in before LBJ nationalized schools with federal intervention in the mid 1960's. Socialism is what we are witnessing. We need to end socialism, but to think Obama and the current Congress will go for this is like frogs wishing for wings so that they would not bump their rumps when they hop. No, the only way that we citizens will end this socialistic government is to step around them and ignore them and just do what is necessary. If enough citizens begin to ignore government and refuse to follow its path of destruction and instead implement common sense and duty to self and community, the government will find itself in a position of no authority or power. Jerome Ennis, MA, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Editor: Great article on Ann Coulter by Brent Bozell. I do so admire her dogged determination to tell the whole blatant and ugly truth about the liberals...while taking her lumps from the media for daring to criticize their darlings - love her. And thank you for this great article. I always enjoy all of your articles no matter the ConservativeBattleline topic. Thanks for all the good work you do for conservatives...we sure do need your voice. I really appreciate your American Conservative Union petitions too...and the ease of using them...and the subjects always seem to be the ones dear to my heart...or ones I am currently on a tear about. Thanks again, Maxine Keith

Editor: I had to tell you I loved Brent Bozell’s article “Anti-Coulter Hypocrisy.” Ann is a little over the top and that's why I like her. She not only thinks things but say them out loud as well. God Bless her. Gene Roqueplot

Editor: What a refreshing article “Anti-Coulter Hypocrisy” by Brent Bozell, almost as refreshing as listening to the phenomenally quick, cuts-like-a-knife marvel that is Ann Coulter herself. So many of us are at a loss for words with our liberal "friends." Hours or days later we find the perfect words in response for idiocies uttered by some Kool-Aid-drinking liberal. Not Ann - she's so swift with a sword it's probably in watching a replay of the interview when they finally figure out what hit them. Probably the reason they continue to have her on their shows is it's one of the few things that increase their ratings. How "sad" that someone from the "wrong" side could be so eloquent, smooth, and accurate in pointing out their stupidity. Ouch. Janice, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Editor: Great article by Brent Bozell, “Anti-Coulter Hypocrisy.” I for one, truly enjoy Ann Coulter's books and her perspective on the left wing loonies. This country need a lot more like her and you to present a balanced view on things. Joe McCaffrey

Editor: Gotta love Ann Coulter. She's gutsy, and that is why the Liberals are afraid of her. They're also afraid of her because she's not afraid of them. You tell Ann I said GO GET EM! Robert Littlejohn

Editor: I read Brent Bozell’s article “Anti-Coulter Hypocrisy” and totally agree. It is hard for some people to understand how a woman can speak on these subjects so strongly so they become scared and start bashing her for being honest. Personally it took me a time or two to get use to her but I like her for her thoughts, honesty, and strong beliefs that need to be said. Good job Ann and you too for standing up to the Libs. Rhonda Linders, Vatterott College

Editor: Great article by Brent Bozell, “Anti-Coulter Hypocrisy” on our own Ann. Let the left spew at the mouth and maybe someday America will wake up and see it for what it is. Until then "Keep it up Ann." We love you. Ruth Reed

Editor: Amen to Brent Bozell for his witty article on Anti-Coulter Hypocrisy! Lyn Greenlee

Editor: We just got an early indicator on Dennis Avery’s “Save Planet or Economy?” article question today. "Interior" took a bunch of previously approved Utah Oil and Gas Leases off the table. That's the kind of wet slobbering kiss that tends to leave chronic infections behind. The symptoms will be increased fuel prices later. And, it can actually lead to increased mortality. Remember the old WWII vet who froze to death in his house back around Chicago? Yours Truly, Jerome Borden, Layton, UT

Editor: What good perspective in Dennis Avery's article “Save Planet or Economy?” on whether Obama will save the planet or the economy. Thank you, Lance Patterson

Editor: Please tell Brian Reidl regarding his “Historic Spending Surge” that U.S. hog farmers now have some serious competition in production of pork. Democrats. Verne Strickland, Wilmington, NC.

Editor: Regarding Brent Littlefield’s “Target Talk Radio,” would the Fairness Doctrine also apply to the print media? Dick Engen, Indio, CA

Editor: Pail Driessen’s “Santa Barbara Blowout” is a very informative article. I hope all of the facts are correct because they are pretty impressive. I had no idea that more barrels of oil seep naturally into the ocean than barrels due to man-made spills. If only you could inundate the public with this information. It may change a lot of minds regarding offshore drilling. I used to be dead set against it but now appreciate the need for our country to become more self-fueled, as opposed to relying on outside sources. The fact that more wells could be drilled without erecting additional platforms is an incredible plus. One of my main concerns has always been that offshore drilling would destroy our beautiful coastal view. Karen

Editor: I wet my pants and you owe me the cleaning bill. I am still laughing. May I have a skin made for my laptop with Gary Varvel’s cartoon as shown in your “Madoff’s Ponzi Model”? I think he should market it. Then in the Democratic way of the world, I'll forget the drying cleaning bill LOL. Thanks for the laugh! But I was serious about the skin for my laptop. You can even make a political cartoon of this transaction. Linda Neely