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Obama's Afghanistan Plan: 30,000 Troops, No Endless Committment
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:20:53 in Politics
“Mr. President, I am one of your admirers and I think you are a fine man. Having said that, I think you should greet the certain-to-be many dead on their return home. I am glad the committment isn't open ended but 30,000 more is a pretty big committment when I think our troops should just come home.”
Leahy To Introduce Amendment Repealing Antitrust Exemption For Insurers
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:15:49 in Politics
“Sock it to 'em, Pat. Good man.”
Soldier's Mom Sues Over Letter Stamped 'Deceased'
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:14:32 in Politics
“Do we really know this?”
soldiergirl replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 19:41:18
“What I do know is that the family is notified even before the servicemember's body leaves the country, so therefore there is no way the letter could make it all the way from OCONUS to the servicemember's mother's home before she was officially notified. When I was over there, the mail didn't travel that fast anyway. Even so, it still wouldn't make it to the house before she was notified. This does make me wonder, so call me a skeptic, too. I think that I'd be so overjoyed, knowing that my child was still alive that money would be the farthest thing from my mind.”
cheeriogirl replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:47:14
“Yes. A takes seven days for a letter mailed in Iraq to arrive in Minnesota. This soldier's mom would have learned of her son's death via an official military visit. WELL BEFORE she would have received any mail notification returning from Iraq.
Besides, check out the article. If seeing this was as traumatic as she says, why is she holding it for the newspaper article?
EPIC FAIL mom. Try and enjoy the fact your son is alive, despite this not being the cash cow you had hoped for.”
Besides, check out the article. If seeing this was as traumatic as she says, why is she holding it for the newspaper article?
EPIC FAIL mom. Try and enjoy the fact your son is alive, despite this not being the cash cow you had hoped for.”
Soldier's Mom Sues Over Letter Stamped 'Deceased'
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:13:08 in Politics
“Did something say she wasn't? Could you walk a mile in her shoes and try to feel as she did when she thought her son was dead?”
bcnu2 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 17:20:01
“If I were to walk a mile in her shoes I think I'd probably sue the shoe company for pain and suffering....~wink~”
alarmbell replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:38:36
“I find it interesting how you interpreted Girlnextdoor's comment, to mean that hte mom wasn't happy to find out her kid was alive. She obviously meant that the happiness she must have felt upon learning her child was alive should have been more important than suing for money.
I agree that there was emotional distress, and it seems harsh that a letter would return stamped Deceased, which is very cold. However, I would settle for a big apology rather than sue. Suing should be reserved for when maliciousness or negligence causes injury or death. Here, it was an unfortunate, yet temporary, distress, and everyone was alive and well.”
I agree that there was emotional distress, and it seems harsh that a letter would return stamped Deceased, which is very cold. However, I would settle for a big apology rather than sue. Suing should be reserved for when maliciousness or negligence causes injury or death. Here, it was an unfortunate, yet temporary, distress, and everyone was alive and well.”
Rep. Hinchey: Bush Administration 'Intentionally Let bin Laden Get Away' In Order To Justify Iraq War
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:09:04 in New York
“What a country, W was both emperor and court jester at the same trime. Only in America.”
Rep. Hinchey: Bush Administration 'Intentionally Let bin Laden Get Away' In Order To Justify Iraq War
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:07:02 in New York
“8,000 foot elevation hills?”
Harlem Gospel Choir Bails On Glenn Beck
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:04:24 in Media
“What could you possibly be on?”
Tex1969 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:36:52
“LOL. My thoughts exactly.”
Erica Corder Has Case Against Lewis-Palmer High School Thrown Out By Supreme Court
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 07:08:07 in Denver
“At the end of her speech the entire crowd yelled "Hallelujah" and in a frenzy ran out to be baptized, NOT. This is so sad. Her particular creed may require her to "witness" but it was so out of place. I was at a meeting once where a member of the group did the same thing and I'm not sure the group has met since because it was so inappropriate. It makes people uncomfortable.”
Conservatives Hammer Huckabee Over Shooting
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 06:59:31 in Politics
“Wow, remember the Willie Horton ads?”
McCain Contradicts Himself With First GOP Health Care Amendment
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 06:55:45 in Politics
“Who fought against Medicare from the getgo?”
Fotios replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 11:12:57
“GOP fought against Medicare. Dems fought against Medicare Advantage (privatization of Medicare).
GOP has been schizophrenic when it comes to Medicare. In general they are against it, except for when the taxpayer money goes into private plans. However, they are too chicken to actually reform it. When the GOP grows a pair and actually backs their words up with actions when it comes to cost cutting, I might start to take them seriously. But until then, they are just a bunch of confused fools.”
GOP has been schizophrenic when it comes to Medicare. In general they are against it, except for when the taxpayer money goes into private plans. However, they are too chicken to actually reform it. When the GOP grows a pair and actually backs their words up with actions when it comes to cost cutting, I might start to take them seriously. But until then, they are just a bunch of confused fools.”
GOP Objects To Putting Health Care Amendments Online
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 06:51:09 in Politics
“The party from the planet Upisdown.”
Rep. Hinchey: Bush Administration 'Intentionally Let bin Laden Get Away' In Order To Justify Iraq War
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 06:45:11 in New York
“I've always thought it was just that Bush & Co. were so inept but I guess they could hardly be that inept. It's always been right there in front of our faces and we've given W the benefit of the doubt because deliberately letting BL get away and killing a bunch of American troops in a failed venture might be treasonous. What US president could commit treason by giving aid and comfort to the enemy? But there it is. What other explanation is there? It certainly also explains why W's people refused to heed the pre-9/11 warnings and allowed that horror to unfold. Stupid is forgiveable but evil is not.”
Tiger Woods Car Accident: Alleged Affair, Mistress, Wife Fight (UPDATE, PHOTOS)
Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 05:42:27 in Sports
“Presumed innocent until proven guilty? Whatever happened to that?”
Poll: GOP Divided Over Party's Direction, Leaders
Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 05:29:04 in Politics
“What kind of football team has one play, "go right," to the exclusion of all others?”
isaidit replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 07:00:22
“I know. I know. A brain-damaged one.”
Huckabee Granted Clemency To Maurice Clemmons, Person Of Interest, In Ambush That Killed 4 Cops
Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 05:23:27 in Politics
“And you know this, how?”
sparkandy replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 05:30:11
“I figure AR is sort of like OK. That's one crime you'd have trouble getting a reasonable bail on. This part of the country has no problem keeping people in jail for a LONG time, no problem setting very high bail for certain crimes, no sympathy whatsoever for the criminals who commit them, and no compunction about rights when it comes to violent criminals.”
Perino: No Terrorist Attacks In America Under Bush (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 06:07:51 in Politics
“Whoa. Here's the third one to go along with Bachmann and Palin. Now, where's that darned cauldron?”
Bachmann, Palin To Speak At National Tea Party Convention
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 06:04:40 in Politics
“Double, double, toil and trouble.”
Military Divorces Edge Up Again In 9th Year Of War
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 06:02:23 in Politics
“I keep looking for at least one good thing to come from this mess and so far have failed to find any.”
Recession Sends Older Americans To Food Pantries
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 05:56:59 in Business
“Donate to food banks. Do it often, as much you can. It feels good.”
normalintexas replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 09:56:06
“Right you are drummer. Because people are so busy sometimes all it takes is for someone in your neighborhood to take the lead. So, here's a suggestion for the less busy among us. Print flyers to hand out to your neighbors (just a block or two. It doesn't have to be a big deal). Ask them to put non-perishables out on their porch on a certain day. Pick the items up and leave a thank you note. Take the food to the soup kitchen or pantry in your community. Do this once a month...you will be amazed what a difference you will make. Not only will you be helping feed the hungry but affecting change in your neighborhood. People really do want to share but most are just too darn busy. Oh and one more thing if you have children let them help.”
Geneva WTO Protests 2009 (PHOTOS): Police Clash With Black Bloc Demonstrators
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 05:51:41 in World
“Kind of George Bushian, isn't it?”
mazzetta replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 08:08:56
“yep, it sounds a scary that police can detain you for 48 hrs (as in the rule issued in the end) just "feeling" you could probably commit a crime, it's something that has nothing to do with Eu's constitution nor with those of the single Europen countries
where's the habeas corpus? where's the crime?
they're trashing the principles of civilization just to go on as usual, business as usual among the happy few, the others nor have the right to protest, let alone discuss such important issues”
where's the habeas corpus? where's the crime?
they're trashing the principles of civilization just to go on as usual, business as usual among the happy few, the others nor have the right to protest, let alone discuss such important issues”
Senate Report: Bin Laden Was 'Within Our Grasp' In 2001
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 05:37:39 in World
“If you read about Operation Anaconda it may sicken you as it did me. Can you imagine putting SEALs into the mountains to fight alongside SF, never having trained together, under-equipped, under-manned, with no real air support? Or, can you imagine our slow-moving big helicopters flying into fire from heavy machineguns? Or, how about relying on tribal leaders to stop Bin Laden? Or, the cherry on top of the sundae, how about a one star Air Force general as a commander for such a land operation? Inept planning is the kindest thing I can call it, but it was really murder of our troops up in those mountains. Brave men did their best but they might as well have tried to empty the ocean with a spoon. What a horrific waste.”
v eyepete replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 07:01:00
“Isn't our human history rife with stories of inept governments and rich aristocrats sending the common man into hopeless battle situations, gambling with the lives of people not rich enough to avoid war. For Whom the Bell Tolls.”
Sarah Palin Quits Turkey Trot 5K Race In Kennewick, Washington
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 05:19:11 in Politics
“Great sense of humor. Do you write comedy for a living?”
Pelosi Sees Unrest Among Dems: 'Can We Afford This War?'
Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 17:56:56 in Politics
“Well said. I'm #4.”
Mike Shanahan Meeting With Buffalo Bills About Coaching Job
Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 04:59:23 in Denver
“How can CO go wrong with celebrities like Elway, Shanahan and Haggard?”
Beck Rules Out 2012 Run With Palin: She'd Always Be 'Yapping' Like We're 'In The Kitchen' (AUDIO)
Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 04:54:28 in Media
“He finished by saying, "Besides, no one with an IQ of the temperature of a bucket of warm spit would vote for us."”
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