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I guess waterboarding wasn't torture when it was done to our troops during WWII and Vietnam. Chase J. Nielsen, one of the U.S. airmen who flew in the Doolittle raid following the attack on Pearl Harbor, was subjected to waterboarding by his Japanese captors.[104] At their trial for war crimes following the war, he testified "Well, I was put on my back on the floor with my arms and legs stretched out, one guard holding each limb. The towel was wrapped around my face and put across my face and water poured on. They poured water on this towel until I was almost unconscious from strangulation, then they would let up until I'd get my breath, then they'd start over again... I felt more or less like I was drowning, just gasping between life and death."[33] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterboarding

I'm sure they both have good "ideas"... but I want to hear how they plan to implement those ideas. Strickland got away with running a very vague campaign in 2006. Ohioans need to demand more than just stump speeches. We have very real problems and need to know more than the candidate simply promising to "fix" those problems. We also need an honest assessment of the collateral effects of the "fixes"

Are all Democrats "Anti-life" then? Way to walk the party line Mr. Independent. On the John Lewis incident, I don't see why you can't accept that the Tea Party has some real nutjobs.... even if you want to dispute the extent of their involvement. Me personally... I will take John Lewis, a great American, at his word over your "lack of proof" argument. It is one thing to call it an isolated incident and not representative of the movement. It is quite another to call Mr. Lewis, a man who sacrificed so much for freedom and equality, a liar. Reps. John Lewis, D-Ga, and Andre Carson, D-Ind., both members of the Congressional Black Caucus, said that a group of protesters hollered at them and called them the N-word. "They were just shouting. Harassing," Lewis told Fox News. "People being downright mean." ................... "It's okay, I've faced this before," Lewis told Fox News about the incident. "I haven't heard anything like this in 40, 45 years. Since the march to Selma, really." http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/21/tea-party-leader-condemns-racial-slurs-hurled-black-lawmakers/

In matters of local self-government, the chartered political subdivisions are independently sovereign. The only exception to this rule recognized by the Court (through the Constitution) is the State's power to regulate employment, including municipal employment.

Go back and read my posts, because I think I have already answered this question... at least in part. Cutting taxes is fine and dandy with everyone I would think. It sounds great. But how does he balance the books once he removes that revenue from the State's budget. And as I have said before, I prefer tax credits to tax cuts. I would like to hear that he will be an advocate for gay rights at the state level, even if he opposes a Federal measure to protect such rights. He would need to take a more lenient stance on the 3-C project as well. The Governor has very little power over the influence of public employees unions (it's kind of supposed to be that way) so I would not put too much weight on any such stump talk. I'm also not sure, given home-rule, how much the State could really cap local taxes.

Assumptions certainly are what you do best.... no matter what thread we are in apparently. How exactly do you know I am not going to vote for Kasich before I do? Grumpy said he likes Kasich's broad ideas but needed to see the details. I agreed. I said earlier that I tend to lean more conservative on state/local issues. Not sure where you are finding the courage to make this giant leap in logic that "neither of you are going to vote for Kasich under any circumstances anyways"

Wrong. Both sides use talking points. Always have and always will. Talking points are effective tool to give some consistency to the message. What we were discussing, and you apparently missed, is the fact that Kascich - at least so far - is ONLY talking points. Everybody would like to make Ohio more business friendly. That is not exclusive to one side. Just like (don't tell Scrabble) every American loves liberty, freedom and apple pies. I need to know what his plan is to make Ohio more business friendly. If he is going to cut taxes, I either need to know what services he will cut or any other ideas for closing the gap in revenue that such a tactic would cause. Even the most ardent supporters of trickle-down economics would admit that it takes time. Ohio already has a tax revenue crisis and any significant and meaningful tax cut would only add to that crisis during a time of recession. And, keep in mind, that we are already - at least by some accounts - one of the more business friendly states - In 2009, Ohio was ranked #4 in the country for best business climate by Site Selection magazine, based on a business-activity database. The state won its fourth consecutive Governor's Cup awards from the magazine in 2010, based on business growth and economic development.[2][10] The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council ranked the state #10 for best business-friendly tax systems in their Business Tax Index 2009, including a top corporate tax and capital gains rate that were both ranked #6 at 1.9%.[4] Ohio was ranked #11 by the council for best friendly-policy states according to their Small Business Survival Index 2009.[11] The Directorship's Boardroom Guide ranked the state #13 overall for best business climate, including #7 for best ligitation climate.[12] Forbes ranked the state #8 for best regulatory environment in 2009.[13] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Ohio

Ditto

^The lesser of two evils perhaps? I really can't weigh in on the issue yet as I have not done the necessary research, but there certainly are some things about Kascich that I do not like. And there always were disagreements I had with Strickland. My views on State/local politics are much different than my views on national politics. I am much more conservative when it comes to Ohio/Cleveland save for the social issues. But I still haven't found much to like about Kascich. At least I can agree with Strickland on many of his stances on social/moral issues. Is there any indication on what Kascich might do with Strickland's executive order regarding gays in the employ of the State? Any promise to repeal that order would probably cause him to lose my vote.

^^You are assuming there ever was "agreement" and I would argue otherwise. Regardless, the disagreement is not as big as some would have us all believe. Despite propaganda to the contrary, the basic principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are still alive and well as our targeted "ends". The "means" to get there are currently and always have been the constant source of debate. Basically, we are still stuck in the Hamilton vs. Jefferson debate from more than 2 centuries ago. Probably always will be.

^But Scabble was giving his "independent" opinion.

^Absolutely not... nor should there be. The fact that we are not a homogoneous society is a strenght, not a weakness. We are not a "Christian", "White", "Conservative", "Liberal", (fill-in the blank) nation as you may hear some preach.

There are some nice scenes around where the Chagrin River empties into Lake Erie. Eastlake I believe. Lake County Captains Stadium is a really nice venue for a Single A team. This is Geauga County, but in the vicinity - one of my favorite houses in the entire Metro is on Brigham Road just east of the Chagrin River. I believe it was once owned by Bob Feller. Google Maps doesn't really have any good street views unfortunately

I wish I knew who to give credit for that though. I am pretty sure I read it on here.

I still subscribe to the general line of thought that there are two types of people that genuinely hate Cleveland - 1. those that have never been here; and 2. those that have never left.

That dress is not appropriate Ms. Mayor. Hmmmmm.... not a restaurant, not a store, not a bar.... keyword "temporary" and "active" - Anybody else want to say it?

Has he trimmed up at all? Last I saw him (last yr's State final), he looked a little on the porky side.

What's wrong with PMI? Because it will increase your mortgage payment and does not give you back any equity in exchange for that added payment.

^^Be able to buy is one thing. Being able to buy AND avoid a PMI is quite another. If it is still like when I bought my house, 20% down is needed to not take on a PMI.

The show comes on 96.5 in the Cleveland area.

Maybe for a little time in Queens, but going into Manhattan would be pushing it.

Agree with the decision or not, this is a big victory for attracting potential employers to the State. Especially those employers whose business operations are inherently dangerous. 'Deliberate intent' will be a hard standard to meet. Ohio Supreme Court delivers victory for business and defeat for injured workers; Justice Paul Pfeifer dissents COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a huge victory for business and insurance companies and a loss to injured workers. In two separate but related decisions, the court ruled that a 2005 state law restricting lawsuits workers injured on the job can bring against their employers is constitutional. The rulings mean injured workers -- who remain entitled to receiving workers' compensation benefits through the state -- will have a much more difficult time bringing injury cases against private employers. FULL STORY: http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2010/03/ohio_supreme_court_delivers_hu.html

^ I was surprised how much I liked Law Abiding Citizen. Great suspense film. As a parent and husband though, the first scene is very hard to watch.

Where's Hope for Change? :| In the White House

Hell no, we won't!