BethinIllinois's Comments (907)

“Was the grammar that wrong in the second one? ITS instead of IT'S? And the other two errors?

Way to go White House! Nice to know we have competent people at the helm... Oh wait. We don't.”

“Thanks for the good thoughts!”

“simple answer -- I don't trust the government. They couldn't run H1N1 -- not to mention the bill calls for the IRS - the IRS!!! -- to be in charge of enforcement. No thank you.”

“I keep thinking of the soldiers -- our young men and women doing the best they can, and doing what they're told. Part of that is because I have a brother who is in the Navy -- served in Iraq and I believe is trying to go to Afghanistan, too -- he's in his 50s, so he definitely is not tops on the list of people to send!) So I have enormous respect for those who serve. I don't want their sacrifices to be dismissed, or to be in vain if we just give up. It's really kind of a mess. My husband has been reading a book written by a Ranger legend, Col. Raph Puckett (wonder if he's any relation to Gary Puckett?!) called Words for Warriors, about what Puckett has learned in 50-plus years of being a solder. I've picked it up and read some of the essays in it (and actually all kinds of leaders in every field -- not just the military -- would find it valuable) and you really learn a lot about life in the military. I have renewed respect for our military men and women. (Anyone else wants to take a look, see http://www.ralphpuckett.com or www.ralphpuckett.com).”

“They have to make a report because it was an injury accident. Around here, anyway, you'd have to make a report. And he'll need one for his insurance agent! (Of course, the mind reels at Tiger having to file a report -- he can just total the car and buy a new one, and he'd never even notice!)

Even the rich don't get away from pesky things like police reports.”

“I appreciate his good grammar. I believe he used "and me" correctly in every instance -- so rare! (Can you tell my parents were teachers who corrected our grammar constantly?)

Beyond that, does ANYONE believe him? I sure don't...”

“This i a great idea. The health care bill is horribly flawed, and postponing it could end up saving Obama's bacon. Much better to scrap it and start over. All get political cover by saying the economy and war are more important. Then health care can be done much better in the new year, and perhaps better solutions will be devised on war and $$$$$.”

“I saw it on Politico.”

“The fact that the WH released a photo of the event makes it political, and just a photo op.

Don't need to get credit for everything, Mr. Prez. Sometimes it's just better to do it, not brag about it.”

“Other countries are vowing to cut emissions from 1990 levels, not 2005, as Obama "pledges." So, our reductions will really be only 4 percent, not 17 percent.

Nothing more than a photo op for Obama...”

“What's with the holding of hands Michelle? It looks pretty darn patronizing. I'm pretty sure there are other ways to lead your guests.”

“I wonder if he'll tell all those other leaders how lucky they are that he's there and what an honor it is for them. Kind of like what he said to the Indian PM yesterday -- you know, that it was fitting that the WH should so honor him by holding a state dinner. What the heck? SDoes Obama's ego know NO bounds? apparently not...”

“Well, of course she is not!”

“I cannot STAND michelle obama. Phony, fake, arrogant, etc.

But she looked gorgeous!”

“Pardon me, but Obama was very clear during the campaign that Afghanistan was the "war of necessity" and that THIS was the war he WOULD be fighting.”

“ARe you crazy? Of course it would have. Except there wouldn't have been arugula on the menu... Got to admit, that's worth a chuckle! Obamas, as pretentious as always!”

“What's funny is that, come Dec. 10, at the Nobel Prize ceremonies, Obama will have to make another low bow, all orchestrated to music! At least, that's how I read it from a book -- about the Nobel Prize, not about Obama -- called "Reindeer with King Gustaf." http://www.anitalaughlin.nett or www.anitalaughlin.net) It's written by the spouse of a winner and follows the two months after the fateful phone call as the "academic" household morphs into "let's get ready to go to Stockholm," with measuring for clothing, Nobel lecture prep and a trip to the white House for a formal reception. (Hmmmm, I bet Obama can skip that step!) Anyway, interestingly enough, the bow is mentioned in the book -- I immediately thought of Obama and the bow in Japan, of course. "The proper Nobel bow takes some practice, as one must bow low, pause, and then bow twice again while holding a large leather-bound watercolor and diploma. As the bows were always timed to music, mercilessly critiqued by the press and watched by millions of people it was important to get it right.."

Well, Obama has the "mercilessly critiqued" part down!”

“Not if she refuses. People do have rights. In Illinois a refusal is an automatic charge, however. (Boy, at least I'm pretty sure about that -- but not positive..­.)

Wait a few hours and she could/might easily be below the limit.”

“How does the separation of church and state come into this? This is purely a matter of Catholic faith and practices. And this has happened before.”

“Hatch and Kennedy were very very good friends. Doesn't mean they have to agree politically, especially on legislation that will bankrupt us all.”

“Interesting HP is not highlighting the skewering Obama got in the China press conference skit.”

“How about a lack of respect for the idiots who put it in the bill?”

“Until your children, or your nieces/nephews can't get jobs, can't get anything, b/c of the horrific national debt and this albatross of a bill that drags down the economy.”

“Darn it -- trying the link again. Made a mistake on the "Time to Care" book" http://normanmakous.com”

“I'm not sure why people would be surprised by this. Look at the glitch with the airline system yesterday. Your phones go out, electricity goes out. Our credit card has been replaced at least 3 times over the past 3 or 4 years not because of anything we've done -- but because some sort of "security" system has been breached. (And it's a pain in the neck, too.) I am reminded, with this emphasis on technology, of the book "Time To Care," by a doctor who practiced for 50, 60 years. www.normanmakous.comm) He says, that in all that time, technology (though very miraculous) has also become more important than the interpersonal relationship between doctor and patient, to the detriment of the system. You need to have a supervising personal physician, who knows about you, your health history, etc. Instead, there's more reliance on technology, instead of providing personal care. And with this whole health care debate going on, the book also has insights into today's health system that are from an "in the trenches" kind of point of view -- and that's not available from politicians, or economists, or academics.”