tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645533246074221215.post6446716719932423844..comments2023-03-30T11:24:55.463-04:00Comments on MatthewVadum.com: The Face of the Democratic PartyMatthew Vadumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681040127002240202noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645533246074221215.post-48639678697970950522011-11-02T17:16:29.194-04:002011-11-02T17:16:29.194-04:00Welcome to the world of civility!Welcome to the world of civility!Matthew Vadumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681040127002240202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645533246074221215.post-2332198796818975702011-10-25T20:32:23.323-04:002011-10-25T20:32:23.323-04:00Mr. Vadum,
I know that I haven't been producti...Mr. Vadum,<br />I know that I haven't been productive in my communications with you thus far and it has served no purpose.<br />So I would like to say: I have taken several, very cheap shots at you that were unworthy of the man I like to believe that I am - and most certainly not fair to you, my minimal knowledge of whom is based upon nothing more than what I read here - with a certain amount of prejudice - I admit.<br />In any case, I'm sorry.<br />I chose this post to comment on because of one phrase that troubles me:<br />"...and $1 trillion in useless new infrastructure spending."<br />Here's a link (You'll like it. It's from Kos)<br />http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/24/1029568/-PHOTOS:-MA-Bridge-Carrying-50,000-Vehicles-Day-Appears-Ready-to-Collapse?via=search<br />The bridge in question connects the mainland with the island of Gloucester, MA. It is crossed by around 50,000 cars daily.<br />Now, I know you live in DC so the chances of your driving over it - especially at the moment of collapse (Inevitable - What goes up must come down) - are slim to none but... does this really seem like "useless infrastructure" spending to you?<br />You do drive over bridges - and roads - on a daily basis; the upkeep of which you have so sweepingly dismissed as "useless"?<br />Cue: perplexed look from me.<br />I submit, Sir. Think.<br />Now, simple housekeeping stuff 'cause I think I'd probably like you if we were together in the same room:<br />I'm on Blogger as well, several blogs. I love it. I run my for-profit website on it (www.plowshareforge.com) for free.<br />Along with several other blogs - including some for my kids.<br />So, some formatting tips: Feel free to consult any marketing/PR gurus you may know 'cause... I'm just making it up as I go along.<br />First, the white on black (charcoal gray - whatever) is difficult for folks "of a certain age" to read. It's dramatic - no question - but you're not talking about an online game here.<br />Just think about it.<br />Your blurb re ACORN and Obama's (inevitable) re-election can be put, as a banner at the top of your page. It's more eye-catching that way - I think - than tacking it onto the bottom of every post.<br />And... trepidation here... your pic on the banner:<br />Now, I've seen you with some nice arm-candy in photos so you're obviously not butt-ugly.<br />However, the way it's set up now, looks ... ad hoc.<br />Again, I don't know. Ask someone who does.<br />And finally, Matthew - if I may call you that - you can moderate comments. <br />You don't have to have my foul-mouthed screeds posted for God and everyone to read before you discover them and delete.<br />Anyway, even though I think that you're exponentially wrong concerning just about anything you choose to expand upon, I do admire your puttin' it out there.<br />Good on ya'<br />All the best, Sir.<br />Dan Brock, Proud Socialist, Anarchist... lots of other words with the sufix "ist".Dan brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146234533337885291noreply@blogger.com