Comments for Why We Worry http://www.whyweworry.com News/Opinion/Commentary/Slashes Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:41:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Does funding make candidates win, or do winning candidates get the funding? by lobotero http://www.whyweworry.com/2012/01/16/does-funding-make-candidates-win-or-do-winning-candidates-get-the-funding/#comment-59857 lobotero Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:41:51 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/?p=3609#comment-59857 With the Newt win in SC the next couple of months should be telling....the most money spent will most likely win on Super Tuesday....and it may be over by that vote..... With the Newt win in SC the next couple of months should be telling….the most money spent will most likely win on Super Tuesday….and it may be over by that vote…..

]]> Comment on Does funding make candidates win, or do winning candidates get the funding? by Ian http://www.whyweworry.com/2012/01/16/does-funding-make-candidates-win-or-do-winning-candidates-get-the-funding/#comment-59854 Ian Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:26:15 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/?p=3609#comment-59854 Electable... Electable…

]]> Comment on Does funding make candidates win, or do winning candidates get the funding? by Ian http://www.whyweworry.com/2012/01/16/does-funding-make-candidates-win-or-do-winning-candidates-get-the-funding/#comment-59853 Ian Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:25:31 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/?p=3609#comment-59853 Its been some time since I read Freakonomics, but I do seem to recall they acknowledge you need a certain amount of money to even be considered as a candidate. I don't think they were arguing that money doesn't win elections, simply that you can't actually "buy" an election. Ultimately what you need to win are votes, which money can indirectly help with by increasing exposure. I think the situation is even more complex than presented here. For example, many States are known to vote republican and only republican. So the democratic party isn't going to spend as much on a candidate in Idaho because its not a wise use of their money. Furthermore, constituents are not likely to donate money to a candidate in such a situation if they perceive their chances as nonexistent. Romney isn't succeeding just because of money. Many of his opponents in the primaries simply are not viable. Herman Cain was very popular, but it was clear he would not win in a race with Obama due to his past. Gingrich is similarly loaded with baggage. Bachmann is not exactly a favorite of moderates, nor is Santorum. I look at at it differently. Romney is their most qualified and delectable candidate, yet he is only pulling in 30% of the vote. He should be crushing the others based on his spending, but hes not. That should be delectable but I am having trouble scrolling up. This text box is not Kindle friendly. Its been some time since I read Freakonomics, but I do seem to recall they acknowledge you need a certain amount of money to even be considered as a candidate. I don’t think they were arguing that money doesn’t win elections, simply that you can’t actually “buy” an election. Ultimately what you need to win are votes, which money can indirectly help with by increasing exposure.

I think the situation is even more complex than presented here. For example, many States are known to vote republican and only republican. So the democratic party isn’t going to spend as much on a candidate in Idaho because its not a wise use of their money. Furthermore, constituents are not likely to donate money to a candidate in such a situation if they perceive their chances as nonexistent.

Romney isn’t succeeding just because of money. Many of his opponents in the primaries simply are not viable. Herman Cain was very popular, but it was clear he would not win in a race with Obama due to his past. Gingrich is similarly loaded with baggage. Bachmann is not exactly a favorite of moderates, nor is Santorum. I look at at it differently. Romney is their most qualified and delectable candidate, yet he is only pulling in 30% of the vote. He should be crushing the others based on his spending, but hes not.

That should be delectable but I am having trouble scrolling up. This text box is not Kindle friendly.

]]> Comment on Does funding make candidates win, or do winning candidates get the funding? by lobotero http://www.whyweworry.com/2012/01/16/does-funding-make-candidates-win-or-do-winning-candidates-get-the-funding/#comment-59852 lobotero Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:16:20 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/?p=3609#comment-59852 Good post! Glad to see you guys back. Good post! Glad to see you guys back.

]]> Comment on Hiatus by Chris http://www.whyweworry.com/2011/05/23/hiatus/#comment-59812 Chris Mon, 23 May 2011 20:54:46 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/?p=3552#comment-59812 Daimao, Thank you! Daimao,
Thank you!

]]> Comment on Hiatus by Daimao http://www.whyweworry.com/2011/05/23/hiatus/#comment-59811 Daimao Mon, 23 May 2011 20:17:42 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/?p=3552#comment-59811 Thanks for the opinions Chris! You did seem kind of burned out; recharging sounds like a good idea. I'll be looking out for a brand new and improved Why We Worry in the future! Until then, peace, and face front! Thanks for the opinions Chris! You did seem kind of burned out; recharging sounds like a good idea. I’ll be looking out for a brand new and improved Why We Worry in the future! Until then, peace, and face front!

]]> Comment on Hiatus by Chris http://www.whyweworry.com/2011/05/23/hiatus/#comment-59810 Chris Mon, 23 May 2011 19:18:49 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/?p=3552#comment-59810 Lobotero, Thanks, so much. I'll be sure to keep reading your blog and commenting when I can. Lobotero,
Thanks, so much. I’ll be sure to keep reading your blog and commenting when I can.

]]> Comment on Hiatus by lobotero http://www.whyweworry.com/2011/05/23/hiatus/#comment-59809 lobotero Mon, 23 May 2011 19:16:03 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/?p=3552#comment-59809 Sorry to see you go my friend.....but I understand.....I had to get out of it for awhile back in the mid 90's until 2005....we all get burned out....that is why I spend the weekends doing nothing with politics or the economy....my days of Zen.... You will be missed....hope to see you back at it soon.....chuq Sorry to see you go my friend…..but I understand…..I had to get out of it for awhile back in the mid 90’s until 2005….we all get burned out….that is why I spend the weekends doing nothing with politics or the economy….my days of Zen….

You will be missed….hope to see you back at it soon…..chuq

]]> Comment on What the U.S. owes China by Mr. Gomgom L Pasaribu http://www.whyweworry.com/2008/01/17/what-the-us-owes-china/#comment-59803 Mr. Gomgom L Pasaribu Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:55:21 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/blog/?p=20#comment-59803 Batam island, April 22th 2011 In my opinion, What the U.S. owes China US$1.4 trillion is not so frightened the US citizens as long as the money is used for the sake of a good and responsible investment by the US Government perfectly! At the other side, besides its responsibility needs a good report also needs a good transparency to China as the money lender! I think, better the US Government reduce all the expenses: The wars, international politics and all kind of squandering! Most of all, The Good Lord JESUS CHRIST will bless this US country appropriate to the prayers of US citizens. Batam island, April 22th 2011

In my opinion, What the U.S. owes China US$1.4 trillion is not so frightened the US citizens as long as the money is used for the sake of a good and responsible investment by the US Government perfectly! At the other side, besides its responsibility needs a good report also needs a good transparency to China as the money lender! I think, better the US Government reduce all the expenses: The wars, international politics and all kind of squandering! Most of all, The Good Lord JESUS CHRIST will bless this US country appropriate to the prayers of US citizens.

]]> Comment on Robert E. Lee and slavery by Christy http://www.whyweworry.com/2010/04/14/robert-e-lee-and-slavery/#comment-59800 Christy Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:49:28 +0000 http://www.whyweworry.com/?p=2949#comment-59800 Lee was not conflicted about fighting for slavery. In fact, Lee was pro-slavery. Lee was conflicted about breaking the oaths he made to the union. Lee was not conflicted about fighting for slavery. In fact, Lee was pro-slavery. Lee was conflicted about breaking the oaths he made to the union.

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