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RC » Knowledge and Guide of Electric Rc Cars — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:04:02 +0000

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By: Ken Thornton

Ken Thornton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:06:24 +0000

If you hadn’t hung up on me Aaron, I would of pointed out to the head of the farm bureau that most if not all of the decrease in subsidies probably came from the fact that most of the subsidies are tied to the price of the commodity and the presents of disasters. We had a couple of high price years with relatively small disaster requirements so that is the main reason payments are down, I beleive all the formulas are pretty much the same. You see, that is what would happen in a conversation. You should try it sometime, its called the truth.

As for Dr. Runnings comment I beleive what he said is that we all have to work together or it won’t work.

By: Aaron Flint

Aaron Flint — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:51:09 +0000

Ken,

With all due respect you called in nearly every day last week. On farm subsidies- you’ve stated that same point before on multiple occasions- and the head of the Farm Bureau reflected on your comments and talked about subsidies decreasing. We’re hearing from more of the voices on climate change being ignored by the rest of the media here in the state. Yes- we heard from Dr Running (who, oddly enough- disagreed with your point of view). And today- we’ll hear from Linda Swift who supports climate change legislation. You’re right- we have had a higher number of people on the show opposed to cap and trade: why? Because we bring Montanans on the show talking about impacts on Montana. When it will cost the Laurel refinery $700 million- thats huge. When the Farm Bureau talks about the impact to farmers and ranchers- that’s huge. Why is that whenever the pro climate change side of the house sends a press release it makes front page of Lee Newspapers- yet when the MT Chamber of Commerce talks about MT companies opposed to it- it gets brushed aside? This is why the floor is being pulled out from the Ivory tower of the mainstream media.

You’re an important voice on the show Ken- and hopefully now that we are back on the air in Missoula -we can hear from more folks who share your viewpoint.

By: Ken Thornton

Ken Thornton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:52:05 +0000

Aaron, It would be great if what happened on your program was a “conversation ” but that is not what you have been doing,take today with your two quests . I was allowed to make a comment to them with questions , then you hung up on me and the Farm Bureau guys proceeded to redefine what I had said and answer the questions they wanted to answer, an old talk show trick. On the issue of climate change you are up to about 7 or 8 guys slamming climate change legislation and one speaking the truth about it . Don’t call it a conversation, its pretty much ol time propaganda.

The father of conservative talk was a guy named William F. Buckly jr. He had a program called Firing Line on PBS fo 30 some years. Most of the shows contained beautiful debates between him and some capable liberal , what Buckly did was the exact opposite of Limbaugh and cowards like him.I realize you’re still putting this thing together so I sugggest you follow Buckly’s lead ,its the path with American style integrity.

By: Aaron Flint

Aaron Flint — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:40:20 +0000

Congrats to Electric City blogger Travis Kavulla who got to be one of the first few guests on KMPT after the format change last week- as “Voices of Montana” is now broadcast on KMPT in Missoula. We did a live show from there this morning- good times.

How else can you beat the fact that I started my day at the Farm Bureau Convention- where they had a live bull and heifer show in the parking lot of the Hilton in Missoula- and then hit the Good Food store for lunch…after stating to the Independent that we already have a “Public Option” when it comes to radio. I tried to stress that “progressives” in Missoula who want to isolate themselves with only hearing their own viewpoints should get over it- pick up the phone- and join the rest of the state in the conversation.

By: Mark T

Mark T — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:06:19 +0000

I never claimed to be able to communicate with you. You go read it again, tell me specifically what you don’t understand, and I’ll try to help you.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:46:42 +0000

Mark, would you please go back to your linked post and clarify what the heck you are saying? Obtuseness is not a substitute for complexity.

By: Mark T

Mark T — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:36:34 +0000

Is this goof 1.1, the improved version? That is an inane comment – I’m going to have to think about it. Ok done. Imagine driving on roads that are owned by everyone. Ok, done.

The Fairness Doctrine was simply a way of trying to keep public discourse on public airwaves. Imagine radio without a fairness doctrine – it would quickly be swallowed up by the loudest and best financed voices. Just imagine!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:24:29 +0000

Goof – I was holding that back for a rebuttal, but yes you are right. Since the roads belong to the public, and are maintained with public funds, why can’t we say that newspapers are too one sided, and we need to cut back their subscribers so that another newspaper can get its point of view out to the public.
Oops, after remembering what Obama did to the GM and Chrysler bondholders that may not be far off.

By: goof houliha

goof houliha — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:19:43 +0000

Okay, that was my comment under Anonymous, above.

Imagine the “fairness doctrine” for taking a drive on the roads that are “owned by everyone”. You’d get stopped, “Hey, you drove an import yesterday. You need to drive a Chrysler today”. “I don’t like Mopars”. “Then you can’t drive anymore”.