No major change in car sales pattern Jul 4, 2008
OSK Research analyst Lim Vi Ming said a drastic fall in TIV was likely this month as a knee jerk reaction to the sudden decline in disposable income which was highly correlated with vehicle purchases and consumers choosing to prolong their cars' lifecycle and replacement time. However, we expect TIV to normalise quicker than in the last round of fuel price hikes and anticipate car sales to pick up by September, he told StarBiz. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Volatile market may benefit NRI investors Jul 3, 2008
For some, the knee jerk reaction would be to panic and start selling in anticipation of the market weakening further due to rocketing oil prices and spiralling inflation. For others, it could be 'Hold on. (India Times)
Israeli 'suicide cop': family refute claims Jun 28, 2008
sorry, that was a knee jerk reaction. The media over here must have finally gotten to me since they are constantly bashing the Administration and working to get the Dems elected. (Times Online)
Lightning strikes teen at Binder Lake (3270) Jun 26, 2008
No one is pointing fingers Citizen, Mid-Mo failed to comprehend what I wrote and jumped to false conclusions, just as you did, in stating "Talk about "what if" knee jerk legislation" ... Talk about "what if" knee jerk legislation. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
LETTERS: NCT, June 25, 2008 Jun 26, 2008
to Focal Point wrote on Jun 25, 2008 3:18 PM:Yes indeed, I DO want to insult and attack the conservos whose knee jerk response to so many things is "kill 'em". I DO want to celebrate that the court interpreted the constitution in a humane way, as the Founders probably intended when they thought of "no cruel or unusual punishment". (North County Times)
It’s not a dirty word Jun 21, 2008
Len Willens wrote on Jun 20, 2008 9:22 AM:" What a ridiculous implication that only liberals care about this country and its people. I took the journey from being a life long Democrat to being a conservative because of people like Barack Obama and the writer of this letter and their total lack of understanding of issues that determine our survival. Vote for "hope".? What does that mean? Is that a new Democratic program or just more buzz words that mean absolutely nothing? Vote for Barack Obama?... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Kelso passes panhandling ordinance Jun 19, 2008
"We're building a law for the two complaints we've had. I just feel like it's a knee jerk reaction," he said. "I just hope that the council takes the same type of action on the other complaints that we've had and makes new laws.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Timeline: Crist on oil drilling Jun 18, 2008
Knee jerk opposition wont put energy in our gas tanks. If Clinton hadnt vetoed drilling in ANWR, we would have an extra million barrels of oil in the market today. (The Palm Beach Post)
Braves need to play like 1948 Jun 13, 2008
Your responses seem to me to be somewhat more knee jerk and emotional. You might want to go back and re read your own posts instead of criticizing me for a positive attitude. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Demonizing 'most liberal senator'? Jun 12, 2008
Stop knee jerk reacting and do some research folks. By R. Elliot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Greg Baum Little in football prompts more impassioned response than its byzantine, but functional judicial system. Read more Jun 11, 2008
Generally, reaction is knee jerk. Some of it comes through the prism of club allegiance and can be ignored. (The Age, Australia)
Seattle reportedly to limit concealed weapons Jun 8, 2008
Real American wrote on Jun 7, 2008 11:31 AM:" Statistics show clearly that the knee jerk reaction of limiting our 2nd. amendment rights in the wake of an incidence like this, causes crime to go up. Disarming the law abiding good guys does not make good sense. Gun free zones only advertise to the wolves that the sheep are easy pickings. ". Sea-Gal wrote on Jun 7, 2008 12:09 PM:" For once I agree with Mayor Nickels. Concealed weapons have no place on city property. Let's not forget, the person... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Modern Times: The latest chapter in our long Jun 3, 2008
Great except for the puzzles in Times " - PLEASE put them all back on the back page, very inaccessible on inside back cover especially when my husband and I do them together over lunch!Pat Heap, UK, as you appear to be making more room for games, crosswords, etc. may I suggest that you keep the codeword in on Saturdays, instead of leaving it out as you currently do...?Valerie Minogue, UK, In response to your your changes made to times 2 *I am disappointes to note that the back page is now half... (Times Online)
Starting with a clean slate Jun 2, 2008
However, rarely do quick fixes based on knee jerk reactions succeed anywhere, much less over the course of a 162 game schedule. It is always better to make changes after a well thought out plan of action and you can t keep changing that plan on a daily basis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Evangelical Manifesto and a Return to Civil Christian Discourse May 31, 2008
Evangelicals are in it for the sanctimonious, arrogant hatred knee jerk emotional high and have no interest in being respectful. Just look at how they are treating Scott McClellan, formally one of their own. (Townhall.com)
* [ LETTERS ] May 30, 2008
We therefore cant afford to look at these issues in a vacuum and advocate knee jerk responses. If we dont make the connection now between the cheap products we are enjoying from China and what implications there could be from fueling its economic growth, while also failing to appreciate the Chinese psyche and viewpoint and how best to tackle these issues so as not to inflame nationalism, then we wont be able to point the blame solely at another evil empire when things go wrong. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Roof is open, and so's this blog May 30, 2008
Knee Jerk or just Jerk. Will & Mr. Baseball did post before DP, jerk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
THE OUTSIDER: Politically expedient 'rescue package' May 26, 2008
If they also care so much, they should start making long term plans instead of adopting knee jerk measures. If they had any long term plans, we wouldnt now be thinking of stockpiling food with help from development partners. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
SRK takes blame for dipping TRPs of 'Paanchvi Pass' May 24, 2008
"After this show completes its telecast, we would discuss and take a call on KBC. If things don't go a assumed, people feel that everything is breaking apart. Sadly, when we lose, we tend to jump guns and give knee jerk reactins. Winners are never analysed," he said. Latest in After Hrs. (Daily News & Analysis)
Letters to the Editor (May 22) (58) May 23, 2008
tharry wrote on May 22, 2008 7:18 PM:" In response to my comment utilizing facts and logic to show how indoctrinated people fall for insurance and pharma industry lobbyist talking points regarding our broken healthcare "system", CarpeDM replies with a knee jerk response wrapped in an attempt at satire that is totally irrelevant to the issue. Thereby making my point regarding indoctrinated people. ". Member ID. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Mini budget special: The 10% solution May 20, 2008
7bn represents a Keynesian stimulus to the economy cunningly crafted by the PM and chancellor or merely a panic knee jerk reaction to a backbench rebellion that would have forced the PM and chancellor to reopen the budget. It's one of those situations where I want to believe the Keynesian arguement but judjing from the record of this PM and chancellor I'm more inclined to believe it was an enforced measure to avoid defeat in the Commons on passing the budget. (Accounting Web, UK)
3 Cents Blog May 17, 2008
Granted there is a knee jerk response when a police officer is killed but it is correct to look at all details and sides of the situation. Frederick and Cheever's both have a life and family. (WTKR.com, VA)
20 mph limit for urban streets to cut road deaths May 17, 2008
Every time adriver well over the drink drive limit causes an accident there is a knee jerk reaction calling for a lower limit. Where is the evidence that such drivers will obey the new limit or that drivers just below the current limit are causing accidents. (Times Online)
LETTERS: NCT, May 15, 2008 May 16, 2008
What I'm very concerned about are politicians coming up with knee jerk measures for political gain (read hidden agenda). Same for many environmentalists (same read). (North County Times)
Think right, move right May 15, 2008
This column should be called Knee Jerk to the Right. I am so going to enjoy watching the former middle class clowns, who support woodenhead s racist columns, as their world crashes around them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Late innings have been woeful May 15, 2008
Just got finished reading the last blog and it seems to me like there are alot on knee jerk reactions going on out there this early in the season about the rotation ... Just got finished reading the last blog and it seems to me like there are alot on knee jerk reactions going on out there this early in the season about the rotation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rudd readies case against Iranian leader May 14, 2008
- Many anti Israel sentiments are founded on rational and credible arguments and have nothing to do with knee jerk rascism or anti semitism. (0). (ABC Online)
The 80-20 rule in dating May 10, 2008
Blow your response was a weak knee jerk reaction to protect your inner weaknesses. How can you say I should never use violence against you but you d use it against me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Holy Rosary (425) May 10, 2008
KAISER WILHELM wrote on May 1, 2008 5:25 PM:" To: Colonel EGO: You made the assumption that my comments concerning local law enforcement were "jackwad". How could YOU possibly know that my original accusations in that regard were not at all valid? Now quite frankly I HAVE moved on from that concern. I am not one to malinger or make repeated cries for sympathy. I DO have a life. But I did and do find it quite curious that when I made my original allegations, I encountered nothing but hostility... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Exam indicates sea lions weren't shot to death May 8, 2008
What now wrote on May 7, 2008 2:07 PM:" What, oh what are the knee jerk liberals going to whine about know. Oh wait I am sure it's global warming, yeah that's the ticket. Or maybe George Bush had them killed for their involvement in the destruction of WTC #7. It's all a Neo-Con conspiracy. " ... knee jerk liberal or democrat or liberal democrat wrote on May 7, 2008 11:35 PM:" may be hard to believe for the repubs on here complaining about us "democratic liberals"(air quotes) (the ones that... (Longview Daily News, WA)
McCain's Veepstakes: Michael Steele May 8, 2008
The knee jerk reaction is to always counter a black with another black and I have never seen that strategy work. The bottom line is the Republicans do not currently have any blacks that would be good candidates for VP to benefit McCain. (Human Events Online)
Living with wolves May 6, 2008
" This man was, and continues to be wrong, wrong, wrong on every point he brought in this article...;("varney ");outfitters would not be hurt surrounding the park , the wolves won't leave the park ,land owners and stockmen will scare them back into the park ( because wolves are smart ) and away from livestock,wolves won't follow migrating elk, Varney also stated that wolf numbers would take care of themselves through natural mortality and illegal kills ,traffic accidents. Another Government know... (Montana Standard, MT)
Labour to gamble on Scottish independence referendum May 5, 2008
A Tory spokesman said: Scotland's future should be decided by calm and mature debate, not by a knee jerk and panicky reaction to Labour's election meltdown. Robert Brown, the Liberal Democrat chief whip, also described Ms Alexander's suggestion as a panic response , adding that politicians should not support referendums on policies which they do not back. (Times Online)
Businesses win time to create new 'bag' policy May 2, 2008
it looks to me that this another, typical, Palo Alto knee jerk reaction to a problem. The important thing for some of our council members is not to address the problem in a well thought out manner, but to do something quickly so that they can pat themselves on the back for addressing "climate change" and look good whne they go gallivanting around the country telling people how we do things here. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Editorial: Albany hydro - green power May 2, 2008
" Now that wasn't so hard to figure out was it. It really was there if you'd have only tried instead of having a panic attack.It goes to show that knee jerk reactions are not reliable as i spelled out days ago in the above postings. " ... EDS wrote on Apr 27, 2008 1:31 AM:" Willpower, That was easy! Most of your figures came right from the ADH. Problem is your calculation of ROI is so flawed it is embarassing. If this project paid for itself including maintenance and replacement cost, we are... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Children ask judge not to jail mom May 2, 2008
My knee jerk reaction is she's irresposible, willing to foist some this on her kids and still hasn't accepted full responsibility for her actions. She seems willing to share this responsibility with her kids. (Sudbury Star)
Play it by Ear Apr 22, 2008
My earliest knee jerk comparison was to an organic, stripped-down version of Bloc Party - angular rhythms, no frills drumming and hypnotic vocal chants and harmonies. Repeated listens have changed my perspective. (University News, MO)
LETTERS: April 20, 2008 Apr 21, 2008
Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine was a rather interesting look at American violence, and was not a knee jerk, simple look, either. He notes, for example, that Detroit and (what's the name of the city. (North County Times)
IAG says QBE takeover not a given Apr 20, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. April 20, 2008 - 2:02PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Specter: Mukasey Is 'Still Wearing His Robe' Apr 19, 2008
Specter: Mukasey Is 'Still Wearing His Robe' - Capitol Briefing. Specter: Mukasey Is 'Still Wearing His Robe. (Washington Post)
What's the future for the U.S. beef industry? Apr 19, 2008
The scare of BSE, not science, prompted this knee jerk reaction. No evidence of BSE was ever brought up, or proven, nor has there been any reported illness. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Seabrook candidates' speak out on the issues Apr 18, 2008
Knee jerk reactions by the elected body relative to one subject, even if believed by some to be the right thing to do at the time will, without question, have a negative result somewhere down the line unless a rational planning process is employed. As the Mayor of Seabrook I will be out front leading the effort to institute a rational and implementable planning process. (The Citizen - online, TX)
West Salem School District takes back fired elementary principal Apr 18, 2008
Im Still Jackson wrote on Apr 18, 2008 12:43 AM:" For all the posters who said this would never happen and that supported the Boards decision to fire Smally in a knee jerk decision after his arrest I hope you learned something here. Should had fired him during summer break after the arrest hype settled down. Now the TAXPAYERS are gonna pay dearly for your stupidity. What scares me the most is these are the idiots we entrust our children too for education. ". PLEASE NOTE: Comments on stories that... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Did Barack Obama's recent comments offend you? Apr 16, 2008
Gina wrote on Apr 15, 2008 10:10 AM:" Well Done, America! with the exception of CD and Okoboji its encouraging to see that Americans can see thru Clinton's obfuscation. As an objective observer, (who would like you to have Obama as your next President and so restore respect for America abroad, Obama's words came across as honest assessment of middle America. Not insulting or condescending or demeaning in any way. Movies and books make millions off the quaintness of small town life. One of the... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dollar up despite steady rates outlook Apr 15, 2008
Once markets realised that central banks were not going to boost the US dollar, the recovery of the Australian dollar along with others against the US dollar, was a ``knee jerk reaction'' to yesterday's moves, Mr Solar said. "The recovery of the euro, especially against the US dollar, has helped the other majors increase against it,'' he said. Australian lending finance figures released for February were mostly down, with only total personal finance commitments increasing. Finance data for owner... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Plaza plan generates worry about traffic Apr 15, 2008
Before the hearing adjourned, Harnais said, This board will not have a knee jerk reaction to any issues. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Braintree Forum, MA)
TEMECULA: Officer in Old Town shooting identified Apr 14, 2008
" It's pathetic and downright scary that even now so many people can think the cop was at fault. How dare he sit outside, challenging those nice people by just sitting there with his head in his hands? How dare he hit those people's feet with his face and ribs??? POLICE BRUTALITY! STRING HIM UP!! To It really has become wrote on Apr 13, 2008 8:32 AM:Temecula is far from gettho! It is still a beautiful area to live in. Thank God you are and EX resident, I wouldn't want this kind a attitude living... (North County Times)
Forex - Dollar struggles as risk appetite falls Apr 12, 2008
If the G7 fails to harden its language at least on FX volatility then the knee jerk reaction on Monday would likely be to sell the dollar,' said Benedikt Germanier, currency strategist. Trichet's comments that he deplores FX volatility suggest that at least the Europeans will be arguing for tighter language,' he added. (Forbes)
SPIKE LEE UNLEASHED: 'I AM FOUR GENERATIONS REMOVED FROM SLAVERY'... Apr 9, 2008
The Hollywood Reporter: Risky Biz Blog: Mo' Better Spike. The Hollywood Reporter - Top stories. (The Drudge Report)
Carroll's beat blog Apr 7, 2008
Yea Jon - knee jerk reaction to a great pitching performance and the fact that Joe said he was given the indication that he would go 100 - 110 pitches. It now makes sense that if he came out that early something had to be going on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Council supports gun ban Apr 7, 2008
Archer wrote on Apr 7, 2008 12:52 AM:" Well here we go again. The council is going crazy with it's KNEE JERK REACTIONS. I say if you want an ordinance then go through the motion and all 3 readings of it. Give the public the right to voice their opinion on it. As far as I'm concerned it is a constitutional right to bear arms and He has not had that right removed for any criminal action. More people need to be armed. Then the wackos when they come out to shoot everyone will have some one shooting... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Citizens raise concerns over closing fire house Apr 4, 2008
"(The closure) will increase important response times ... in what seems to be a knee jerk reaction to recent contract disagreements.". There was a problem over response time just this week, Parker added. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Data Loss Problems Still Not A Priority At Most Companies Apr 3, 2008
And then, they react with a knee jerk. "It's 'Oh crap, the CEO's laptop was stolen,' " she said. (Investors Business Daily)
Readers' Comments DON'T turn clocks back tonight Mar 30, 2008
Before breaking out the knee jerk reactions, try a little thing called logic. You might like it. (Advertiser Adelaide)
Waterloo dog dodges bullet, ends up in pound Mar 26, 2008
Get Real wrote on Mar 24, 2008 6:19 PM:" Real great, maybe use your mace next time, just because an owner is an idiot no need to have a knee jerk reaction with the dog. Animal Control, mail carriers etc don't run around with guns to take care of aggressive animal issues and they deal with more dogs then any cops do. Ease up with the weapon, you could have hit and killed a human. I'm sure the dog sensed a bad aura with this cop and the whole commotion that was behing caused by mainly his... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
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I won t support his knee jerk anti-Americanism and socialism. Hey Mr. Harvard, let s see your SAT score. (International Herald Tribune)
Cost of special education Mar 23, 2008
These choices need discussion, not a knee jerk response. No one is recommending that special ed students be denied education, but what way is equitable to all. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Sprinter ridership nudges toward 8,000 passengers Mar 22, 2008
Hopefully your question will get more to think twice about the knee jerk reaction for more mass transit. Karl wrote on Mar 21, 2008 2:17 PM:The Sprinter works for us. (North County Times)
News blog: Hans Reiser Trial Mar 21, 2008
The Chronicle Local News Blog : Hans Reiser Trial: March 20, 2008. Blog:The Chronicle Local News Blog: 25076 : Hans Reiser Trial: March 20, 2008 Quick Search. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Team shows it belongs Mar 21, 2008
It was a knee jerk - win now - attitude. Yeah sure - it s easy to see the grass as green when you watch a miracle happen but it happened and Felton led it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Investors lose over Rs 24.6 lakh cr since Jan meltdown Mar 18, 2008
The index, in fact, had witnessed a sharp intra-day fall on 842 points in a knee jerk reaction to the defeat of BJP-led NDA government then. The stock market has also been victimised by two big securities scams in the past. (India Times)
Rates to remain high, says CBA chief Mar 18, 2008
"However, knee jerk reactions often lead to unnecessary or clumsy regulation. "The Northern Rock experience in the UK proves that regulation cannot outlaw failure. " ? 2008 Brought to you by send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. 12:07AM 12:01AM 12:00AM | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Copyright ? 2008. The Sydney Morning Herald. Search smh: 11:09PM 10:07PM 8:10PM 7:31PM 7:26PM 6:32PM 6:21PM 5:40PM 5:29PM 5:12PM National 11:48PM 11:25PM 10:04PM World 12:07AM 12:00AM... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Toppling of the Luv Guv is Wall Mar 16, 2008
"Lemmy Caution, Chicago, ILWonderfully written story. It's so good to see "What goes around comes around".... Carole, Green Brook, NJCarole, Green Brook, NJ USAWhat's oddis that we have a Jewish Democrat here rather than a Christian Republican doing the deed. What a fine lemonade opportunity for a bi-partisan non-denominational inter-faith effort to legalize, tax and regulate prostitution along with marijuana too.Marty Kay Zee, Pasadena, CAI dislike the NY Times as much as anybody, but give the... (Times Online)
Clinton adviser says Obama not electable Mar 16, 2008
Though true, this is about as earth shattering as these knee jerk responses. And quite interesting it is; how we react to spoon-fed news, half truths, and now NPR's diluted intellect. (NPR)
Man shot by off-duty officer after Temecula Rod Run Mar 15, 2008
a bunch of whiners that make knee jerk reactions and feel they need to spout out their feelings in a blog. Get a life people. (North County Times)
