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	<title>Comments on: Dear Norm &#8211; Cap And Trade In Political Re-Action</title>
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	<description>A Stream of Consciousness by Andy Aplikowski on His Life, His Politics, His Dogs, His Truck, and Whatever Pleases His Fancy</description>
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		<title>By: bastiat</title>
		<link>http://www.residualforces.com/2008/06/03/dear-norm-cap-and-trade-in-political-re-action/comment-page-1/#comment-42349</link>
		<dc:creator>bastiat</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:59:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This may be a simplistic way of looking at life but, wouldnâ€™t it have been easier to look Norm in the eye and make him commit to us in front of the entire group in Rochester.  In all honesty it is easy to ignore or discount emails and letters.  This is why negotiations are almost always done in person.  Make the weasel look you in the eye and tell you what he is going to do.  A great opportunity has been missed.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This may be a simplistic way of looking at life but, wouldnâ€™t it have been easier to look Norm in the eye and make him commit to us in front of the entire group in Rochester.  In all honesty it is easy to ignore or discount emails and letters.  This is why negotiations are almost always done in person.  Make the weasel look you in the eye and tell you what he is going to do.  A great opportunity has been missed.</p>
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		<title>By: Psycmeistr</title>
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		<dc:creator>Psycmeistr</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Here&#039;s the letter I wrote:&lt;blockquote&gt;Please vote against the Warner-Lieberman &quot;Climate Security&quot; (sic) Act.  

Policy based on failed and unproven science is unconscionable, especially in an age when Americans are being taxed more and more on their freedom of mobility.

Know this:  To base policy on events in which man has no power nor bearing is a death-wish to our economic future, not to mention our national security.  Our best, most prosperous days must be in front of us, not behind us.  

Please stop this insanity, and vote against the Warner-Lieberman Cap and Trade bill.&lt;/blockquote&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s the letter I wrote:<br />
<blockquote>Please vote against the Warner-Lieberman &#8220;Climate Security&#8221; (sic) Act.  </p>
<p>Policy based on failed and unproven science is unconscionable, especially in an age when Americans are being taxed more and more on their freedom of mobility.</p>
<p>Know this:  To base policy on events in which man has no power nor bearing is a death-wish to our economic future, not to mention our national security.  Our best, most prosperous days must be in front of us, not behind us.  </p>
<p>Please stop this insanity, and vote against the Warner-Lieberman Cap and Trade bill.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>By: Psycmeistr</title>
		<link>http://www.residualforces.com/2008/06/03/dear-norm-cap-and-trade-in-political-re-action/comment-page-1/#comment-42319</link>
		<dc:creator>Psycmeistr</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I telephoned Norm&#039;s office the other day and almost stated verbatim what you put in this post, Andy.

GMTA.  

It&#039;s too bad that Normie&#039;s stuck on stupid when it comes to this issue.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I telephoned Norm&#8217;s office the other day and almost stated verbatim what you put in this post, Andy.</p>
<p>GMTA.  </p>
<p>It&#8217;s too bad that Normie&#8217;s stuck on stupid when it comes to this issue.</p>
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		<title>By: Tony from Maplewood</title>
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		<dc:creator>Tony from Maplewood</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>sent him an e-mail

When will these ding songs realize that No government has ever taxed its citizens into prosperity..</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>sent him an e-mail</p>
<p>When will these ding songs realize that No government has ever taxed its citizens into prosperity..</p>
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		<title>By: J. Ewing</title>
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		<dc:creator>J. Ewing</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>By all means, keep calling, writing and faxing Coleman&#039;s office on this.  I can&#039;t believe he would ignore an overwhelming opposition from his own party.   Or at least I don&#039;t want to believe that, and even if I&#039;m wrong, it&#039;s our job as party regulars to convince him otherwise.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By all means, keep calling, writing and faxing Coleman&#8217;s office on this.  I can&#8217;t believe he would ignore an overwhelming opposition from his own party.   Or at least I don&#8217;t want to believe that, and even if I&#8217;m wrong, it&#8217;s our job as party regulars to convince him otherwise.</p>
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		<title>By: dan</title>
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		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Easy way to contact Coleman and others about this: www.nocapandtrade.com</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Easy way to contact Coleman and others about this: <a href="http://www.nocapandtrade.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.nocapandtrade.com</a></p>
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		<title>By: joe repya</title>
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		<dc:creator>joe repya</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:21:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>All,

For the record that person was Harold Shudlick from Apple Valley 2 CD who previously ran to oppose Mark Kennedy in 2006.

In todays world you can&#039;t begin a run for Senate unless you have a bank roll of a minimum of 3 million. Otherwise, you will be ignored by the GOP establishment. But take heart, someone could emerge to challenge Coleman in the primary if they file by July 15&#039;s deadline. Keep buying those Powerball tickets!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All,</p>
<p>For the record that person was Harold Shudlick from Apple Valley 2 CD who previously ran to oppose Mark Kennedy in 2006.</p>
<p>In todays world you can&#8217;t begin a run for Senate unless you have a bank roll of a minimum of 3 million. Otherwise, you will be ignored by the GOP establishment. But take heart, someone could emerge to challenge Coleman in the primary if they file by July 15&#8217;s deadline. Keep buying those Powerball tickets!</p>
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		<title>By: Sam</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I heard the rumor and took the time to ask my representative on the Nominating Committee (unlike the rumors, the committee is not hand picked by the state but has it members sent from each of the CDs).

There was another candidate who appeared to run for Senate.
I think we all know who he is.

The decided that since he had no campaign committee, no funds, had not filed any FEC paperwork etc... that he was not a legitimate candidate. A very wise and fair decision.

Otherwise, every person who just wanted to give a speech could claim they are running for Senate and the entire convention would shut down.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I heard the rumor and took the time to ask my representative on the Nominating Committee (unlike the rumors, the committee is not hand picked by the state but has it members sent from each of the CDs).</p>
<p>There was another candidate who appeared to run for Senate.<br />
I think we all know who he is.</p>
<p>The decided that since he had no campaign committee, no funds, had not filed any FEC paperwork etc&#8230; that he was not a legitimate candidate. A very wise and fair decision.</p>
<p>Otherwise, every person who just wanted to give a speech could claim they are running for Senate and the entire convention would shut down.</p>
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		<title>By: J. Ewing</title>
		<link>http://www.residualforces.com/2008/06/03/dear-norm-cap-and-trade-in-political-re-action/comment-page-1/#comment-42273</link>
		<dc:creator>J. Ewing</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&quot;I was told there was one person that wanted to challenge Coleman, but was not allowed by leadership to even come before the nominating comittee. You know you canâ€™t trust the delegates to decide.&quot;

I would not completely discount that rumor, but I believe that a nominating committee is absolutely essential to the process, screening out those who are not serious, do not understand the requirements, or are essentially poor candidates for whatever reason (such as being endorsed by another party).  The delegates should not have to waste their time listening to such unlikely contenders.    It&#039;s not that we cannot trust the delegates, it&#039;s that we should respect their time and intelligence.  That there is not a clear, bright line between fit and unfit I grant, but that doesn&#039;t mean we should erase the line.  

I would LOVE to see the line moved just a small reasonable amount so that challenges to Pawlenty, Coleman, and McCain could come from the right, because it might make them better candidates in the end.  Unfortunately I am not aware of any candidate that comes close to that line.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;I was told there was one person that wanted to challenge Coleman, but was not allowed by leadership to even come before the nominating comittee. You know you canâ€™t trust the delegates to decide.&#8221;</p>
<p>I would not completely discount that rumor, but I believe that a nominating committee is absolutely essential to the process, screening out those who are not serious, do not understand the requirements, or are essentially poor candidates for whatever reason (such as being endorsed by another party).  The delegates should not have to waste their time listening to such unlikely contenders.    It&#8217;s not that we cannot trust the delegates, it&#8217;s that we should respect their time and intelligence.  That there is not a clear, bright line between fit and unfit I grant, but that doesn&#8217;t mean we should erase the line.  </p>
<p>I would LOVE to see the line moved just a small reasonable amount so that challenges to Pawlenty, Coleman, and McCain could come from the right, because it might make them better candidates in the end.  Unfortunately I am not aware of any candidate that comes close to that line.</p>
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		<title>By: LibertyFirst</title>
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		<dc:creator>LibertyFirst</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>J Ewing

I was told there was one person that wanted to challenge Coleman, but was not allowed by leadership to even come before  the nominating comittee.  You know you can&#039;t trust the delegates to decide.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>J Ewing</p>
<p>I was told there was one person that wanted to challenge Coleman, but was not allowed by leadership to even come before  the nominating comittee.  You know you can&#8217;t trust the delegates to decide.</p>
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