Comments for The Shovel Awards http://www.shovelawards.com Ruminations on Rubbish Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:03:02 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Are you a “Warmist”? by Eric Koehler http://www.shovelawards.com/2010/02/16/are-you-a-warmist/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Eric Koehler Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:03:02 +0000 http://www.shovelawards.com/?p=42#comment-15 This discourse makes more sense than anything else I've ever heard in the media, especially from political leaders. Too bad we can't have a catchy slogan that can capture the essence of your discussion for wide spread consideration. Thoughtful discourse like this just might lead to a construction resolution- something we can all pray for. This discourse makes more sense than anything else I’ve ever heard in the media, especially from political leaders. Too bad we can’t have a catchy slogan that can capture the essence of your discussion for wide spread consideration. Thoughtful discourse like this just might lead to a construction resolution- something we can all pray for.

]]> Comment on Insurance Smackdown by Michelle http://www.shovelawards.com/2009/12/30/insurance-smackdown/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Michelle Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:44:52 +0000 http://www.shovelawards.com/?p=37#comment-10 <i>"Every time an insurance company makes an error on a claim (incorrect denial of coverage, etc.), penalize the company and the employer by making the insurer pay not only the claim, but also pay an amount equal to the claim directly to the insured as damages. And make the employer responsible for part of those damages, say a negotiated percentage between 30% and 50%, to hold their feet to the fire too in how they select who they chose to do business with on behalf of their employees."</i> Wow, interesting idea. Not something I could ever see happening though. But I am right on side with you about insurers, of all sizes, types and colours. I have no use for any of them. “Every time an insurance company makes an error on a claim (incorrect denial of coverage, etc.), penalize the company and the employer by making the insurer pay not only the claim, but also pay an amount equal to the claim directly to the insured as damages. And make the employer responsible for part of those damages, say a negotiated percentage between 30% and 50%, to hold their feet to the fire too in how they select who they chose to do business with on behalf of their employees.”

Wow, interesting idea. Not something I could ever see happening though. But I am right on side with you about insurers, of all sizes, types and colours. I have no use for any of them.

]]> Comment on When PC Hits Reality by DLD http://www.shovelawards.com/2009/12/28/when-pc-hits-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-6 DLD Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:14:29 +0000 http://www.shovelawards.com/?p=30#comment-6 The first and foremost objective for the TSA is providing employment and the associated perks for it's employees. Protection for the traveling public is a secondary goal. The first and foremost objective for the TSA is providing employment and the associated perks for it’s employees. Protection for the traveling public is a secondary goal.

]]> Comment on When PC Hits Reality by Clare http://www.shovelawards.com/2009/12/28/when-pc-hits-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Clare Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:27:01 +0000 http://www.shovelawards.com/?p=30#comment-5 No kidding - and it's not like this guy's parent isn't credible! And welcome - glad you love it! :-) No kidding – and it’s not like this guy’s parent isn’t credible!

And welcome – glad you love it! :-)

]]> Comment on When PC Hits Reality by Kris, in New England http://www.shovelawards.com/2009/12/28/when-pc-hits-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Kris, in New England Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:13:18 +0000 http://www.shovelawards.com/?p=30#comment-4 We definitely ARE on the same page here. But in addition to profiling, our State Department needs to start paying attention to warnings - especially those delivered by the PARENT. Love the new site, btw. We definitely ARE on the same page here. But in addition to profiling, our State Department needs to start paying attention to warnings – especially those delivered by the PARENT.

Love the new site, btw.

]]> Comment on The Reason For The Season by Clare http://www.shovelawards.com/2009/12/13/the-reason-for-the-season/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Clare Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:12:37 +0000 http://www.shovelawards.com/?p=20#comment-3 Exactly! It's a Christian holiday, so either have a religious Christmas, or a secular holiday, but call a spade a spade! Exactly! It’s a Christian holiday, so either have a religious Christmas, or a secular holiday, but call a spade a spade!

]]> Comment on The Reason For The Season by Dan http://www.shovelawards.com/2009/12/13/the-reason-for-the-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Dan Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:59:50 +0000 http://www.shovelawards.com/?p=20#comment-2 Being agnostic you might think I wouldn't agree with this - but for the most part I do. Why not choose to celebrate Christmas, since the Obama's are 'Christian', and then if they choose to pay homage to other religions or non-religions, then do so, but seperately. However, If the Obamas were something other than Christian, I could see how they would want to "celebrate the holidays" as a non-christian. Or maybe pay homage to Christmas and spend time his family, count his blessings etc. - which is what I do - But please, call a spade a spade; It is CHRISTMAS! Being agnostic you might think I wouldn’t agree with this – but for the most part I do. Why not choose to celebrate Christmas, since the Obama’s are ‘Christian’, and then if they choose to pay homage to other religions or non-religions, then do so, but seperately.

However, If the Obamas were something other than Christian, I could see how they would want to “celebrate the holidays” as a non-christian. Or maybe pay homage to Christmas and spend time his family, count his blessings etc. – which is what I do – But please, call a spade a spade; It is CHRISTMAS!

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