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Obama, the Fallen Messiah
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 10:21:55 in Politics
“Bush piper beat him to it.
We were over the cliff way before Obama took office.
Depending on the cliff, we may never find our way back no matter who is in charge.
It isn't about the right or the left, conservatives or liberals. It's about survival of our nation.
Get real folks.”
We were over the cliff way before Obama took office.
Depending on the cliff, we may never find our way back no matter who is in charge.
It isn't about the right or the left, conservatives or liberals. It's about survival of our nation.
Get real folks.”
Deck the Halls With Boughs of Economic Folly
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 09:17:02 in Business
“And currently playing in the good old US of A”
Gay Marriage's Big Problem
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 09:53:53 in Politics
“Were 95% of Germans correct in their treatment of Jews?”
Christian Leaders Scapegoat Gays on Marriage
Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 11:18:23 in Politics
“There seem to be a lot of orphans and single parent families that don't fit into your fantasy.
What happened there with those sacred marriages?”
What happened there with those sacred marriages?”
IGNSTHMD replied on Nov 26, 2009 at 13:43:16
“materialism, and since when are orphans your personal crutch”
Good News or Bad Ideas? States Re-examine Marriage Amendments
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 10:14:06 in Politics
“The Golden Rule seems to be working in Texas.
Do on to others as you would have them do on to you.”
Do on to others as you would have them do on to you.”
The Real Reason Obama Isn't Making Much Progress
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 11:27:12 in Politics
“THIS IS THE SOLUTION.
WHO DO WE START WITH?”
WHO DO WE START WITH?”
The Real Reason Obama Isn't Making Much Progress
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 11:22:19 in Politics
“This is the way.
Move on or a group like Move on might direct citizens in boycotting particular corporations.
With a total US boycott of these corporations, they will ultimately listen.
This is the only power the corporations will understand.”
Move on or a group like Move on might direct citizens in boycotting particular corporations.
With a total US boycott of these corporations, they will ultimately listen.
This is the only power the corporations will understand.”
Raul Garcia replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 13:19:59
“I'm starting to think Move On is a cloaked organization created to promote Obama's corporate backed agenda.”
David Brooks on Palin: A Profile in Cowardice
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 19:23:37 in Media
“What happened in 2004, W round 2?”
dannyo152 replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 20:56:31
“I would say, bottom line, Kerry failed to clearly explain what was going wrong with the Bush Administration and he didn't project the administrative competence that would cause non-ideological independents to abandon W. Kerry was also saddled with his vote for the Iraq war and his campaigning against it. (Or more precisely, its handling, I guess he suggested he would run a better war, but he was short on details. And though the signs were there that the Rumsfeld/Cheney occupation was poorly conceived and terribly executed, I don't think the field commanders understood that until the events of 2005 and 2006 made the problems manifest. In any regards, I don't think Kerry had the imagination to get us out nor the vision to change the course of the occupation
And, there was triangulation: for cracking down on terrorists but opposed to the "bad" parts of the Patriot Act. It read as wishy-washy or flip-flopping. Did staying above the swift boat thing in August backfire?
Remember how support for Kerry coalesced over his electability? Yeah, I think the donkey party was suckered by that analysis, which, I gather originated among Kerry's consultants and then was picked up and echoed by the media until it became the common wisdom.
I voted for the guy, but I was disappointed that Dr. Dean got derailed by a holler and the drab Northeastern Standard Liberal got the nomination.”
And, there was triangulation: for cracking down on terrorists but opposed to the "bad" parts of the Patriot Act. It read as wishy-washy or flip-flopping. Did staying above the swift boat thing in August backfire?
Remember how support for Kerry coalesced over his electability? Yeah, I think the donkey party was suckered by that analysis, which, I gather originated among Kerry's consultants and then was picked up and echoed by the media until it became the common wisdom.
I voted for the guy, but I was disappointed that Dr. Dean got derailed by a holler and the drab Northeastern Standard Liberal got the nomination.”
gparks replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 19:59:13
“FEAR- MONGERING ... the Repubs are masters of drumming up fear of "other" and the Dems were part of the crowd. And, today many of those same voters WISH to God they could have taken THAT vote back! Todays economy, 2 wars, unemployment, etc tend to make people use hind sight and you know what they say ... its 20/20 and clearly shows that Bush/Cheney/Repubs did not have the bulk of Americans interest in mind or at heart! Americans of all stripes voted for the smart Black guy ... at least he speaks to us in complete sentences we can understand.”
A Letter to the President
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 09:07:57 in Politics
“Thank you, Mr. Kovic. Your are a true patriot.”
To al-Qaeda's Cheers: Dick Cheney Is Running, Will Be the 2012 Republican Nominee
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 09:04:33 in Politics
“What a waste of time preparing for failure.”
New Orleans: What's Been Done, What's on the To-Do List
Commented Oct 15, 2009 at 09:34:53 in Politics
“To date the government's handling of the rebuilding of New Orleans speaks volumes...
This is certainly a shovel ready project in the waiting.
These are some important issues that the government has been working on for years without resolution:
Social Security
Health Care
Living Wage
Immigration
Equal Civil Rights
But the government seems to have resolved the "God" issue. In God we trust.
We certainly don't seem to be able to trust our government to resolve the more important issues for our citizens.
We have one party, the Party of Death, that wants to shrink/starve government so that a particular group of citizens might be able to accumulate ever increasing amounts of wealth at the expense of their fellow citizens.
We have another party that talks the talk but fails to walk the walk.
It's obvious that our current system of government is ineffective. Our nation is doomed if we continue on this road.”
This is certainly a shovel ready project in the waiting.
These are some important issues that the government has been working on for years without resolution:
Social Security
Health Care
Living Wage
Immigration
Equal Civil Rights
But the government seems to have resolved the "God" issue. In God we trust.
We certainly don't seem to be able to trust our government to resolve the more important issues for our citizens.
We have one party, the Party of Death, that wants to shrink/starve government so that a particular group of citizens might be able to accumulate ever increasing amounts of wealth at the expense of their fellow citizens.
We have another party that talks the talk but fails to walk the walk.
It's obvious that our current system of government is ineffective. Our nation is doomed if we continue on this road.”
Sweetbay replied on Oct 15, 2009 at 20:17:04
“Do you have any idea how many billions have gone to NO and Louisiana with the Stim funds?
And, even though there is still much to be done, do you know how much has been accomplished?
I ask because it sounds as if you don't know.”
And, even though there is still much to be done, do you know how much has been accomplished?
I ask because it sounds as if you don't know.”
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 16:08:36 in World
“Our nations credibility has been extremely suspect for the last 8 years and Obama has been working on that problem.
Let's hope he doesn't do a U TURN.
We all should be working on putting our own house in order before we continue messing with other nations' problems.
Al Qaeda is the target, not Afghanistan, Pakistan nor Iraq.
Focus.”
Let's hope he doesn't do a U TURN.
We all should be working on putting our own house in order before we continue messing with other nations' problems.
Al Qaeda is the target, not Afghanistan, Pakistan nor Iraq.
Focus.”
Why We're Breaking With the Blue Dogs on the Public Option
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 09:55:38 in Politics
“When it comes to health care it seems to me we should not have to be asking these types of questions.
Simple approach would be when a citizen needs health care it is available to that citizen.
The insurance maze to health care and the obscene profits for insurers are immoral.
Citizens should not be required to die for insurance profits.”
Simple approach would be when a citizen needs health care it is available to that citizen.
The insurance maze to health care and the obscene profits for insurers are immoral.
Citizens should not be required to die for insurance profits.”
Voters Tiring of Republican Partisanship on Healthcare
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 10:01:38 in Politics
“How in the world would Republicans be able to show/explain how the government would make their lives better?
This is the Party of Death!!!!”
This is the Party of Death!!!!”
noaxe397 replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 12:11:03
“They don't have to show what THEY are going to do, just bash what Dems say they will do.”
Join in Demanding Accountability in the Senate: "Vote for Cloture or Lose Seniority"
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 08:40:52 in Politics
“Count me in as well.
Vote cloture or lose seniority.”
Vote cloture or lose seniority.”
Obama Is "Incompetent" and the U.S. Is a "Madhouse": An Exclusive Interview With Gore Vidal
Commented Oct 07, 2009 at 09:51:26 in Entertainment
“What does that say about the rest of us?”
The Right Time to Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell Is Now
Commented Oct 06, 2009 at 08:43:30 in New York
“Amen.”
Shouldn't Innocence Matter?
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 08:39:28 in Politics
“I seems that truth and hard evidence seem to get in the way in this once great nation.
I believe we follow this road to our demise.”
I believe we follow this road to our demise.”
Don't Americans Deserve a Health Care System as Good as the One In France?
Commented Sep 24, 2009 at 08:26:39 in Politics
“Yep, ya gotta wonder why any sane person would want to pay less, be healthier and live longer. :))”
Health Care: Let's Liberate the Masses
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 09:42:19 in Politics
“You point out extremely well the Byzantine approach our legislators are taking with health care reform instead of the logical KISS approach.
Our legislators are really showing themselves for who and what they are, a group of self-serving blow-hards and greedy parasites prostituting themselves for their own personal gain with few exceptions.
There can be no other explanation for their failure to resolve the systemic health care problem that exists in this country.
They bring shame on themselves and on this country. By their action or inaction, they demonstrate to the world that we as a country have nothing to offer as an example to the nations of the world.”
Our legislators are really showing themselves for who and what they are, a group of self-serving blow-hards and greedy parasites prostituting themselves for their own personal gain with few exceptions.
There can be no other explanation for their failure to resolve the systemic health care problem that exists in this country.
They bring shame on themselves and on this country. By their action or inaction, they demonstrate to the world that we as a country have nothing to offer as an example to the nations of the world.”
Health Care: Let's Liberate the Masses
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 09:29:15 in Politics
“This is a very excellent point!
Also note that the payroll tax rate would would be much lower if there was no cut off for earnings for collecting payroll taxes.
What I'm saying is that ALL payroll earnings should be taxed.
Think of the payroll taxes that would be collected from the corporate executives that are earning millions of dollars in salary compensation.
This would be a piece of cake and would very adequately fund a universal health care system.”
Also note that the payroll tax rate would would be much lower if there was no cut off for earnings for collecting payroll taxes.
What I'm saying is that ALL payroll earnings should be taxed.
Think of the payroll taxes that would be collected from the corporate executives that are earning millions of dollars in salary compensation.
This would be a piece of cake and would very adequately fund a universal health care system.”
Latinos to CNN: Dump Dobbs Now
Commented Sep 18, 2009 at 09:00:38 in Media
“The simple answer is that it is no longer live in a democracy.
We live in a kleptocracy where "the best and brightest" in both government and the corporate world are working together and stealing both our savings and our self determination.
A good example is health care reform.
It seems to me that 70% of citizens realize that reform is necessary.
In Congress, the Republicans and some Democrats refuse to engage in the process while being PAID by us to engage in resolving important issues.
They are also being paid by corporate lobbyists to act for the corporate interests.
It is being reported that corporate lobbyists wrote the "Baccus bill" that came out of the finance committee.
There doesn't seem to be any other explanation other than we have evolved into a kleptocracy.”
We live in a kleptocracy where "the best and brightest" in both government and the corporate world are working together and stealing both our savings and our self determination.
A good example is health care reform.
It seems to me that 70% of citizens realize that reform is necessary.
In Congress, the Republicans and some Democrats refuse to engage in the process while being PAID by us to engage in resolving important issues.
They are also being paid by corporate lobbyists to act for the corporate interests.
It is being reported that corporate lobbyists wrote the "Baccus bill" that came out of the finance committee.
There doesn't seem to be any other explanation other than we have evolved into a kleptocracy.”
The Republican Party Is Turning Into A Cult
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 10:23:46 in Politics
“Perhaps we might create two new parties.
One to the right of the Republican party and one to the left of the Democratic party.
Perhaps in this way the right lunatic fringe and the left lunatic fringe would have a place to play.
The rest of us might have a chance to improve the fortunes of our nation.”
One to the right of the Republican party and one to the left of the Democratic party.
Perhaps in this way the right lunatic fringe and the left lunatic fringe would have a place to play.
The rest of us might have a chance to improve the fortunes of our nation.”
The Media's Treatment of Palin's Outrageous "Death Panel" Claims
Commented Aug 10, 2009 at 23:49:10 in Media
“Let's face it, most of what we consider "news" or "political opinion" programs are nothing more than soap operas to entertain the ignorant masses.
These programs do the bidding of special interests (insurance, pharma, coal, their owners, etc.) to counter any attempts to change the status quo so their earnings do not suffer.
They work against the very interests of every single citizen and against the interests of our nation.
We all rise or we all fall together.
Wake up before it is too late.”
These programs do the bidding of special interests (insurance, pharma, coal, their owners, etc.) to counter any attempts to change the status quo so their earnings do not suffer.
They work against the very interests of every single citizen and against the interests of our nation.
We all rise or we all fall together.
Wake up before it is too late.”
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