Recent content by dan5430

I've personally skied with Gary Johnson and he is a smart, intellectual and just down right humble funny guy. Say whatever you want but until you're hiking up to 12,000 feet with someone who is a presidential candidate...it's an honor no matter what

I've read all of Ron's books and been following since 2007, but since I'm not "known" on the forums, I'm a troll, an idiot, politician worshipping tool??? This place can be over the top when people are lambasted for creating a discussion....some ppl need to lighten up in here no doubt...

LOL just trying to keep up the vibes in here! ;)

LOL I even said that's my opinion I won't force it onto anyone....so let me ask...why are you so angry?

:confused:hahahaha i never said anything about supporting the politician.....I think it's funny words are put in my mouth. My argument is there are plenty of other things to worry about funding than the NEA...call me out...say what you want...but simply I never even used the word politician...

All I can say is pick your battles.....this isn't one to argue over....

@jkr People awarded stipends have worked their entire lives in the subject and created influence on their own because of their art. The NEA is simply recognizing those people and allowing them a place among the Master of the Arts who have had an influence on society on their own during the...

@Brushfire I agree with you on the principle of the matter of course! We both love Ron Paul and follow that ideal, no doubt! I too listen to Marianne's Piano Jazz every week on Wednesdays.... However, I have a soft spot for the NEA because it allows people like Marianne, Oscar Peterson and...

Jazz music is one, if not the only, true American music.... These days nobody cares anymore about that music, but everyone claims to care about American ideals? Again, when an artist is awarded a stipend is because they've demonstrated a long career of helping influence culture on their own...

When someone receives a stipend from them, the government doesn't tell them what to do with it. It is up to the artist to create and mold whatever they feel can better society as whole... I understand what you mean....and agree it shouldn't be with force or coercion, but it is a great chance...

the NEA is actually a really good thing.... They provide stipends to masters of the arts whether it be Jazz, Literature, Art and so on. Great pianists like Marianna McPartland were awarded things from the NEA and she goes all the way back to Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker days.... As a...

No tube yet...but there lots of people filming so it should be up later. Just wanted to say that Ron Paul killed it! Super energetic crowd! Tons of people! Kids, students, vets, the elderly and the in betweens! Cant wait to vote next Tuesday! (and ive only voted once in my life)

Being from Colorado, you're going to get a lot of really nice people. Most people are super nice. Break down: If you get Colorado Springs, they are as christian conservative as it gets...(for example, the documentary Jesus Camp was filmed in Colorado Springs) Denver, Boulder and mountain...

How does nobody bring up the reason Japan attacked Pearl Harbor was because of the US oil embargo against them?? Sanctions and embargos are acts of war....right?

I hear ya...But you can tell in her tone of voice and facial expression that she doesn't care about being patted down or going through the scanner and why shouldn't everyone else too? what's the big deal?