http://fairandunbalanced.com/blog1.php?disp=comments en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:06:31 +0000 Ryan [Visitor] c35866@http://www.fairandunbalanced.com/ HR,<br /> <br /> Burr's point is fair. The ideal analysis would consider the "quality" of the orders alongside their quantity. But that would be tedious and inevitably subjective.<br /> <br /> In any case, while FactCheck.org also dispelled that myth, it was your post that I remembered first when my father claimed yesterday that Obama had issued over 900 executive orders, so it was perhaps your post that allowed me to correct him. Unfortunately, he also revealed that he is a "birther." Some myths are easier to dispel than others.
Burr's point is fair. The ideal analysis would consider the "quality" of the orders alongside their quantity. But that would be tedious and inevitably subjective.

In any case, while FactCheck.org also dispelled that myth, it was your post that I remembered first when my father claimed yesterday that Obama had issued over 900 executive orders, so it was perhaps your post that allowed me to correct him. Unfortunately, he also revealed that he is a "birther." Some myths are easier to dispel than others.]]> http://fairandunbalanced.com/blog1.php/2012/10/27/rants-campaigns-debates-rape-bayonets#c35866 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:53:57 +0000 Burr Deming [Member] c35847@http://www.fairandunbalanced.com/ Thank you for your note, Heathen.<br /> <br /> Actually, my review has less to do with any of that and more to do with actual disagreement. I like to think of myself as what internet text designers call WYSIWYG, <b>W</b>hat <b>Y</b>ou <b>S</b>ee <b>I</b>s <b>W</b>hat <b>Y</b>ou <b>G</b>et. When I disagree, I think there is a not unreasonable expectation to explain why.<br /> <br /> It might be worthwhile for you to consider criticism of your efforts as an acceptable price of success. And you might well choose to see that success, as I see your success. It is the result of careful thought combined with diligent research.<br /> <br /> Your contemplative, evidence based approach has brought to you a level of respect and influence. It is one reason that, when I disagree, I feel compelled to offer my own reasoning.<br /> <br /> I also like to provide a link to those I review. In your case it is with the hope that others will benefit from your work, as have I.<br /> <br /> And <b>THAT</b> is something I hope you take personally.
Actually, my review has less to do with any of that and more to do with actual disagreement. I like to think of myself as what internet text designers call WYSIWYG, What You See Is What You Get. When I disagree, I think there is a not unreasonable expectation to explain why.

It might be worthwhile for you to consider criticism of your efforts as an acceptable price of success. And you might well choose to see that success, as I see your success. It is the result of careful thought combined with diligent research.

Your contemplative, evidence based approach has brought to you a level of respect and influence. It is one reason that, when I disagree, I feel compelled to offer my own reasoning.

I also like to provide a link to those I review. In your case it is with the hope that others will benefit from your work, as have I.

And THAT is something I hope you take personally.]]> http://fairandunbalanced.com/blog1.php/2012/10/27/rants-campaigns-debates-rape-bayonets#c35847 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:07:17 +0000 The Heathen Republican [Visitor] c35843@http://www.fairandunbalanced.com/ So I can't win with you even when I defend Obama against the bogus charge that he's made unprecedented use of the executive order?<br /> <br /> I might have to start taking this personally. Is it because I'm a Republican?
I might have to start taking this personally. Is it because I'm a Republican?]]> http://fairandunbalanced.com/blog1.php/2012/10/27/rants-campaigns-debates-rape-bayonets#c35843 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:04:25 +0000 Jack Jodell [Visitor] c35822@http://www.fairandunbalanced.com/ Very well put, Burr - thank you! :-) http://fairandunbalanced.com/blog1.php/2012/10/27/rants-campaigns-debates-rape-bayonets#c35822