Whats ahead for bridge is being discussed Monday night Dec 9, 2008
chip wrote on Dec 8, 2008 7:09 PM:" does anyone know what the rating is for this bridge? Is its structural integrity below the recommended level, at this level, slightly above? These are facts that have to be considered before we knee jerk react. The article fails to mention these details.There are things that can be done to improve the structural integrity of this bridge while maintaining its historical significance and its current level of traffic. They don't list this as an option in the... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Losing Garner would hurt Dogs Dec 9, 2008
just don t knee jerk and jump on the latest fad just to keep a good recruiter who is really unproven as a coordinator/head coach. p.s.- i know someone will mention it but i would say the same thing about mike bobo - if they offered him the HCIW title. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The youth what do they want? Dec 6, 2008
Knee jerk reactions and bombast on blogs just wont cut it. Zafrul is in transition. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Lincoln goes on fact-finding trip for four-day school week Dec 5, 2008
Lincoln school board sent out an initial survey to get parents knee jerk reactions to the idea, said Lumpkin. It helped identify issues for the board to follow up on. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Will Mumbai attacks drive away foreign investors? Dec 4, 2008
"We assess this (Mumbai attacks) as a fairly short-term shock. It will not actually deter business travel or strategic business intent. We have seen that as long as there is a strong business case, large MNCs don't change their investment plans. Businesses don't have knee jerk reactions to situations like this," said Mr Stratton. But India does not have a blank cheque. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
His punishment didnt fit the crime Dec 4, 2008
RNE wrote on Dec 3, 2008 5:15 PM:" I do have to agree with you on one point, Susan, and that is cases such as Patrick's are more and more common, which is why folks need to apply that oxymoron known as common sense to their lives, more often than they have before, since what may have been a simply mistake or misunderstand can change someone's life, permanently. Sexual predation has become so wide-spread, so rampant, that law enforcement is more knee jerk about it, thus the harsher... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Aamir aur Simi ko gussa kyun aata hai? Dec 4, 2008
and not give in to thoughtless knee jerk reactions. I heard someone say on television that we should all stop paying our taxes as a show of protest. (India Times, India)
Despite the score, Bolts were never really in this one: Dec 3, 2008
Despite the score, Chargers were never really in this one. San Diego Chargers: 16. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Minister takes to the streets to recruit new members (23) Dec 3, 2008
It is a knee jerk reaction brought on my over exposure to the sort of people that Christ was addressing in Matthew 6:5-6. You know who I am talking about. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
CanWest hands outgoing Blue Jays chief reins of National Post Dec 2, 2008
"It would be absolutely wrong of me to knee jerk into making spontaneous decisions until I have an opportunity of sitting down with everyone - and to basically learn where all the bodies are buried," he said. CANWEST (CGS). (Globe and Mail)
Estrogen Therapy Could Be Dangerous For Women With Existing Heart Risk Nov 29, 2008
28, 2008) Hormone therapy could accentuate certain pre-existing heart disease risk factors and a heart health evaluation should become the norm when considering estrogen replacement, new research suggests. The research also showed that in women without existing atherosclerosis, hormone therapy use included some positive effects on lipids but also some negative effects related to heart health, said MaryFran Sowers, lead researcher and professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School... (Science Daily)
Pak opposition slams Govt's plan to send ISI chief to India Nov 29, 2008
PML-Q spokesman Tariq Azeem claimed India was resorting to "a knee jerk reaction by blaming Pakistan instead of carrying out a thorough investigation". The decision to send ISI chief Lt Gen Shuja Pasha to India came after the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani that investigators had found involvement of Pakistan-based elements in the attacks in Mumbai. (India Times)
But, why is IT Inc sad? Nov 29, 2008
However, in todays economic climate, the biggest threat to the Indian offshore industry, as well as, in a correlated assessment, the domestic industry is not any of the above challenges, but the shortsighted knee jerk reactions by Indian management. 1. (India Times, India)
Markets edge lower, hotel stocks plunge Nov 28, 2008
Knee jerk reaction maybe seen, long term remains positive. All staff is safe and secure: Oberoi Group. (NDTV.com)
Registration fees for some vehicles set to increase Nov 24, 2008
jns1974 wrote on Nov 23, 2008 2:32 PM:" I can't claim to understand politics behind stuff like this but does anyone else agree things like this is what starts to separate those who can and those who can't? Granted the fee rate on THIS item isn't substantial to put someone out on the street, but with the increase in costs for health care coming in 2009 (my employers premiums more than doubled), increased taxes, inflation and companies in turn, not giving employees raises/annual bonuses because... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Domination of Miami and an Eventful Weekend Nov 23, 2008
Before you make a quick knee jerk reaction to this statement, consider the facts. Tech s colors are White and Old Gold. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GOP HOPE: Ten Republicans To Watch... Nov 22, 2008
The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch - The Fix. The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch. (The Drudge Report)
Richt says UGA has a lot to play for Nov 22, 2008
I do not believe that knee jerk coaching decisions are the answer as this has never been the UGA way. I would consider getting David Pollack involved with our defense in some capacity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Shen braces for state aid cuts Nov 21, 2008
The superintendent recommended the district have a calculated plan for dealing with expected revenue reductions in state aid rather than make a "knee jerk reaction". He suggested the upcoming 2009-2010 budget discussion be directed at what the Shen community values most. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Planning commission rejects Alma Plaza plan Nov 21, 2008
It's obvious the above writers didn't listen or watch the Planning Commission because they are spouting their usual mindless knee jerk ideology, Get It Done. The developer's plan was so complex and weird that to approve it would have been a scandal. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
No such thing as workable playoff system Nov 20, 2008
AJC sports columnist Terence Moore covers the field. AJC Sports Columnists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Bias and Logical Fallacies of Christopher Bookers Freezing Heat Nov 19, 2008
This is where Booker truly betrays his bias: his knee jerk reaction to a single month of information shows that he is just looking for confirmatory evidence to support his view. In the interest of convincing the skeptics that GW remains a viable threat, I urge the GW community to refrain from doing the same. (EcoWorldly)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 16, 2008 Nov 17, 2008
Let's not start responding by knee jerk reaction, like our liberal counterparts do. Sure, we will be watching. (North County Times)
Letters for Friday, November 14, 2008 Nov 16, 2008
Mike Miller wrote on Nov 15, 2008 10:25 AM:" It seems like people don`t like my my one liner comment of Obama. I`d like to thank the Missoulian for granting me free speech, first off. Secondly, I expect uneducated, emotional people to have that knee jerk reaction. I`m not racist, I`m realist. On the flip side of this, are the 97% black people that voted for Obama racist? What about the hateful comments made by Jesse Jackson towards Obama? Were they racist?! Find a black neighborhood, or country... (Missoulian, MT)
School board to meet on Saturdays CGUHSD budget- chopping workshops will run until January Nov 15, 2008
Board President Scott Lehman said the board was not going to make any "knee jerk" decisions. It would try to make choices that would touch students last. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
County's gun sales surging Nov 14, 2008
Gondolapete wrote on Nov 13, 2008 1:13 PM:" Lviewlocal...I then apologize..its a common knee jerk reaction to the all too common question of "Why does anyone need. " such and such a gun...but the media has lied to most non gun owners...no one can own a fully auto weapon without having the license to do so..and gun shops are not selling assault weapons..they are selling semi autos that "look scary" thus the term "Assault rifle".... ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama's temperament shift is not confusing Nov 14, 2008
t jefferson wrote on Nov 13, 2008 8:12 AM:" L - perception is everything...one persons hate is another persons truth and vice-versa. Ergo, I could say the same thing about almost everyone of your posts, but class and restraint is a halmark of a conservative, unlike other policial opinions which are more based on feeling and knee jerk reactions. ". lodisafeway wrote on Nov 13, 2008 8:12 AM:" Once again (and I suppose for the duration of the Obama Presidency) any dissention or criticism of this... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Rep. Broun's Obama statement Nov 12, 2008
We must not leave our carbon footprint on this blessed mother orb I would be interested in your intelligent response not a knee jerk, hate filled, diatribe against you Christians. By Earl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dark day in Montrose: Student assaulted at high school Nov 12, 2008
" NotOverReacting wrote on Nov 11, 2008 1:55 PM:" so the knee jerk reaction is to turn Montrose HS into Stalag 17. From the first comment posted, it appears random, or crime of passion at best. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
My Four Weddings Nov 12, 2008
Frankly, I am damned mad, pardon the expression, and my knee jerk reaction is to blame the NO campaign (for not doing enough), or the YES campaign (for doing too much), but the real blame lies with our government. This is not a new issue, the tactics used by the YES folks are not new, the failure of the NO folks has been done before, and still our government won't stand up and say, "Hey we can learn from history here and save some folks alot of money, time and anxiety". (Daily Beast, NY)
Transgender Rights at Issue in DC Lawsuit Nov 10, 2008
"This is one of the first decisions in which a court has found that the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination also covers those individuals who have transitioned from one gender to another. So, while we think it is a very common-sense interpretation of the statute, it is one of the first rulings in which a federal court has held as much. We are certainly hopeful that management-side lawyers around the country who are advising their clients on how to handle transgender applicants will look... (W-USA News, DC)
What do you think of the election? Nov 8, 2008
Jon wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:29 PM:" I'm glad the election is over. It is too bad that all money issues failed; KCC would have been a very good investment, 911...not sure, fire...necessary? The charter was a knee jerk reaction to three grown men not being able to play and work together. I don't really see this problem changing. History has proven that what a president elects promises and deliver are two different things. Hopefully, this will be the case with Obama. It would be good if media could... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
PM tells industry not to cut jobs, promises relief Nov 4, 2008
He urged industry not to resort to "knee jerk" reactions like job cuts while pointing out that high savings and investment rates had been a strength in the past. He said large scale lay offs would lead to a negative spiral and that industry must bear in mind its social obligations while dealing with the crisis. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Kevin Rudd's attempts to guarantee bank deposits have had a chaotic effect. Nov 4, 2008
As a finacial adviser of 35 years experience I am absolutley shattered by the knee jerk interference by the Federal government in this situation. I have never made a broad public statement like this ever before. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Blog: Steve Young lines up against the Mormon Church Nov 2, 2008
Just because your personal moral code, your knee jerk reaction, tells you that legalized incest would not be a good direction for society to take. That's just you imposing your religion or your opinion on someone else. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Judge grants partial injunction in Halloween case Oct 31, 2008
apostacy wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:36 PM:" I think I would be worried about the statistics. However, politicians seemed to want everyone to make a "Knee Jerk" reaction to their made up statistics. I agree that their are bad people in this world, but I would rather make that decision for myself; rather than the media and politicians. You can read the comment from the attorney general's office; seems they don't even look at the statistics. I thought attorneys were responsible for telling the court... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
In-school suspensions out at JCHS (1184) Oct 28, 2008
John Biscayne wrote on Oct 26, 2008 6:19 PM:" It would be really be nice to hear from people who have actual information, not just their own opinions.Opinions are also good, but real information could help us form good opinions, not just knee jerk reactions. ". John Biscayne wrote on Oct 26, 2008 6:17 PM:" mamamia:I'd like to hear more about your thoughts. You seem to be tuned into some people who know what is actually going on. ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
‘Trickle down’ political tactics Oct 27, 2008
or " You have no right to disagree with the majority so your signs must go so you know we are in charge " type of aggression that is typical in CV. Sorry no masterminds here for the GOP. Just irrational knee jerk reactions. " Oxnard wrote on Oct 26, 2008 12:32 PM:" You're exactly right Rebecca. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Home building is economic generator Oct 25, 2008
There is this knee jerk reaction that housing doesn t pay its way, he said. It does. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Human life stands above all issues Oct 24, 2008
You folks have an admirable goal that is based in all the right motivations, but you go off the rails with your puritanical knee jerk reaction to what is natural and undermine your own objectives. Replace your tendency toward judgment and punishment with human compassion and you will get the job done in less time without legislating against anyone's rights. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Assault alleged on McCain staffer Oct 24, 2008
Oh wait, I got my thoughts confused, I meant to say that some people s devotion to their political party is a mental illness and they are knee jerk psychotics who would attack a robbery and assault victim because of it. Now guess who I am talking about. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Australians should be informed about the evidence behind the Government's stimulus package. Oct 21, 2008
You should be focusing on the appallingly ill thought out and knee jerk reaction of the government to guarantee all deposits and wholesale funding, which has serious unintended consequences that will disadvantage us all if not amended and elaborated in detail. This is a cavalier government of intellectual pigmies and incompetents, and it appalls me that it is not being held to account. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
EDITORIAL: Have you had enough yet? Oct 21, 2008
This is not a knee jerk reaction. This is an editorial from a proud UW Alum and 12-year website and magazine publisher that has been patient. (Dawgman.com)
In the hunt? Oct 20, 2008
Bulldogs in BCS hunt, or are they. The entry titled "Bulldogs in BCS hunt, or are they?," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bloggers doubt Mbeki clout Oct 18, 2008
He described Mugabe's 'decision to railroad everyone and go it alone with the allocation of ministries in the cabinet the action of a dictator. " I am not sure that the presence of Mbeki in Zimbabwe will make one blind bit of a difference Debvu, He questions whether Zimbabweans expected Mugabe "to pay any heed to former South African President, Thabo Mbeki" as Mugabe now considered Mbeki "a spent force - a former world leader, and therefore, in Mugabe's mind, not worthy of any mediation". "I am... (BBC News)
Kevin Rudd sharpens razor as economic crisis hits home Oct 18, 2008
Welcome to Herald Sun. October 18, 2008 12:00am. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Police leniency call on park sex Oct 17, 2008
He said officers should avoid a "knee jerk" reaction to incidents of dogging, in which previously unknown partners meet in public for sex, as well as cruising and cottaging, in which gay men meet in parks and toilets. Acts of suicide and self-harm by persons who may have been arrested, charged or come into contact with the police in such a situation has happened. (BBC News -- UK)
GOP hopeful criticizes Harkin for role in crisis Oct 17, 2008
He said the plan was "a knee jerk reaction," and compared it to socialism. He said he believed the market could sort out its own problems if the government stops intervening. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Your say Is Black October a black hole for stocks? Oct 16, 2008
The problematic side is that Marxist economics also failed - thus we mustn't replace the current 'invisible authoritarianism of the market' with the 'visible authoritarianism' of old style Marxist economics/politics (the knee jerk response). Very interesting times indeed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Editorial: Measures 60, 58 add to educational woes (Oct. 14) Oct 15, 2008
sunrise wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:09 AM:" Why is Measure 58 a knee jerk reaction? Have you not being paying attention to what some of us have been saying and believing for many decades now? For some of us, this is a well considered position. I have lived abroad and learned a foreign language. Here in the States, I have seen the consequences in our own country of children being taught four year after year in a language other than English. Guess what, they're options are extremely limited when they... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Lesbian wedding a 'teachable moment' Oct 14, 2008
Editor - Found the results to your survey about whether the United States should invade Pakistan (to hunt down Osama bin Laden) illogical, knee jerk and entirely characteristic of the conflicted liberalism of the Bay Area ("The weekly poll," Oct. 11). First, Pakistan is officially an ally of the United States in the war on terror, but yet you deride the invasion of Iraq as "illegal" even when Saddam Hussein killed hundreds of thousands of his own people and then-President Clinton himself stated... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
McCain vows to whip Obama's 'you know what' Oct 13, 2008
Santo Fan wrote on Oct 12, 2008 8:14 PM:" This man is all over the place. He is no where near stable enough to serve as President of the United States. McCain's knee jerk reactions in this campaign, his erratic behavior and his 5 year old temper will not serve anyone well. Obama is on cruise control.....this election is over....over. ". Add your own comments. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
City Financial Outlook Grim In Midst of Economic Crisis Oct 11, 2008
Told of Aguirre's statements, the mayor's chief financial officer, , called them "a knee jerk reaction -- probably reckless.". Explore More: Find out more about , , and , or try these articles. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Democratic letter writer ignores laws against age discrimination Oct 10, 2008
Tim Schulz wrote on Oct 9, 2008 5:54 AM:" It's GOOD that you knee jerk Republicans have a room to play a little.David Brooks, a lifelong apologist for thr right, has called Sarah Palin a "fatal cancer" to the Republicans:"Reagan had an immense faith in the power of ideas. But there has been a counter, more populist tradition, which is not only to scorn liberal ideas but to scorn ideas entirely. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
DEM: ONLY TERRORIST ATTACK COULD PRECLUDE OBAMA LANDSLIDE... Oct 10, 2008
" - That One Party: Democrat Reply #8 Date: Oct. 9, 2008 - 5:09 AM EST Here are the options for the electorate..... Youth and Truth VS. Old Age and Rage McCain truly ELITIST - $540 shoes - 10 Homes - a $1.3 million "cabin" - $100 million "family" fortune - Wife charged $750,000 in one month! Party: Independent Reply #9 Date: Oct. 9, 2008 - 5:15 AM EST Well here comes the liberal propaganda from our corrupt wolfpack press. It's solely designed to "move the masses", a real old ploy. The problem is... (The Drudge Report)
City needs to focus on what’s best for Winona Oct 10, 2008
Reasonable wrote on Oct 10, 2008 12:13 PM:" My original point though, was that with the massive regulation that Washington is talking about and with the $700B bailout which makes the treasury dept. the largest commercial bank in the world That seems to be leading toward the end of capitalism. I find that more than a little frightening. And its coming from both sides. There is a lot of panic in the air and knee jerk reactions are probably going to lead to things that we will regret later Like a... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Sambhar bomb found in Pune Oct 8, 2008
Police sources said they were left with no option but to take cognizance of the slightest suspicion emanating from knee jerk reactions of people sensitive to current spate of untoward happenings linked to terrorist attacks. . (Sify.com, India)
Passion lacking for UGA-UT Oct 8, 2008
The staff and players are immune to the drama queen, armchair, knee jerk reactions, and know what s at stake. By J Bowman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
LETTER: Former Democrat now Unenrolled Oct 5, 2008
That explains my knee jerk reaction. It is something like the tingle that ran up Chris Matthew s leg at the sound of one candidate s voice. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Extra cash needed for free school lunches Oct 4, 2008
" The full article contains 414 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 03 October 2008 12:20 PM Source: Edinburgh Evening News Location: Edinburgh Related Topics: Bookmark: Linmal, Livingston 03/10/2008 12:17:29 I think this is scandalous. Why exactly does the already hard pressed Council Tax payer have to help support someone else's children? Surely only children who really need this should be given free school meals? I mean, parents in Barnton,... (Scotsman)
Kids and guns: A deadly mix (2110) Oct 3, 2008
USA Steve wrote on Oct 1, 2008 9:34 AM:" Free Man, I agree! The lawmakers are always quick to knee jerk react to the public's misunderstanding of the facts. This is hardly an epidemic, but it has always been easy to blame guns or their owners. It is just like saying some minorities are causing most of the crime so we should get rid of all the minorities. ". just the facts please wrote on Oct 1, 2008 9:33 AM:" Free Man, I agree! The lawmakers are always quick to knee jerk react to the public's... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bailout plan: 'Repugnant' Oct 3, 2008
Second, I you had any knowledge of the situation you would then know that the Sabanes Oxley legistlation that was a knee jerk reaction to Enron and Worldcom caused most of the liquidity problems due to mark to market rules. But then that would reaquire you to have the ability to complete research and to then be intelligent enough to understand what that means. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
.ORG the Most Secure Domain? Oct 3, 2008
Raad noted that the decision to move to DNSSEC was not a 'knee jerk' reaction to Kaminsky and that PIR had actually been involved in DNSSEC effort for the past two years. Radd argued that what Kaminsky's disclosue did however was create awareness around the issue to give it the broader attention that it deserves. (Datamation)
McCain to attend debate despite lack of bailout deal Oct 3, 2008
FOX poll was call in -"The scary thing is that "Get" thinks that FIX News is not biased towards McSame and that their viewers are a cross section of the American voter. Thanks for the laugh. Obama gained over 10 points with independents..the only voting block left to influence. The rest of us have already decided. I am just not ready for 4 more years of knee jerk reaction to issues then apologies and back tracking to..."I really meant (fill in the blank) to say. LOL in November. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Obama has what it takes to be president Oct 3, 2008
He does not succumb to knee jerk reactions and comments. What a novelty to have someone running for office who is smart, maintains his cool and is thoughtful. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
