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Will The Unemployment Disaster Be Obama's Katrina?
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 12:26:03 in Politics
“Arianna....
I agree with you it about jobs. What is so different about today that was not that way under Reagan is....the kind and quality of jobs in 1983 compared to what we have now, is so totally different. There was a time when the Newspaper had 5 pages of Clerical Jobs and an entire Column dedicated to Manufacturing. I dare anyone...since the 1990's ended, looking for work, to find where and how these jobs are going to come back any time soon.
Let's go back 8 years. I worked for a company with 84 people, and and they had 10 Secretaries, and 1 Receptionist. Currently I work for a company with 60 people, with 2 Secretaries and 1 Receptionist. Bottom line....Employers are making due with LESS workers and because all of us in the workforce are so scared to complain, we work longer hours and weekends to keep up with it. It's going to take a Miracle Worker; NOT a President, to bring the jobs back.”
I agree with you it about jobs. What is so different about today that was not that way under Reagan is....the kind and quality of jobs in 1983 compared to what we have now, is so totally different. There was a time when the Newspaper had 5 pages of Clerical Jobs and an entire Column dedicated to Manufacturing. I dare anyone...since the 1990's ended, looking for work, to find where and how these jobs are going to come back any time soon.
Let's go back 8 years. I worked for a company with 84 people, and and they had 10 Secretaries, and 1 Receptionist. Currently I work for a company with 60 people, with 2 Secretaries and 1 Receptionist. Bottom line....Employers are making due with LESS workers and because all of us in the workforce are so scared to complain, we work longer hours and weekends to keep up with it. It's going to take a Miracle Worker; NOT a President, to bring the jobs back.”
Giuliani the Brave
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:46:29 in New York
“If Rudy Giuliani had a more up-to-date bumper sticker on his car......it could read....
"Sticks and Stones may break my Bones.....But Terrorists really scare me."”
"Sticks and Stones may break my Bones.....But Terrorists really scare me."”
BlueFloyd replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 13:51:13
“the old one read:
"THUFFERIN THUCCOTASH"”
"THUFFERIN THUCCOTASH"”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:40:55 in Business
“Arianna....
Here is my take. If the jobs do not come back, Obama is going to be a One Term President. And all the king's horses and all the king's economists cannot change that.”
Here is my take. If the jobs do not come back, Obama is going to be a One Term President. And all the king's horses and all the king's economists cannot change that.”
MilwaukeeDan replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 13:02:01
“And who do you propose to replace Obama, Sarah Palin? Newt? Romney? Their problem is they have no one and no answers. Everything and everyone has tried, with the same results, failure. But yes, I do think the #1 issue is jobs, real jobs with real pay.”
David Brooks on Palin: A Profile in Cowardice
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 16:02:31 in Media
“But you have to admit.....the look on all their faces at that ABC Roundtable yesterday when Brooks said that was nothing less than astounding, for voicing what everyone else "thinks" but does not ever "say".”
jrfunkenstein replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 11:50:41
“That only goes to prove that in Conservative circles, truth is about as welcome as Salmonella.”
Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 12:42:10 in Living
“Bill -- I agree with you on many levels about vaccination, but having gone through the Polio Vaccines as a child with a live virus, and developed fevers and all manor of flu-like reactions; these vaccines are wonderful compared to those days because they are made with a dead virus. I do believe that those among us that are more prone to pneumonia because we might have allergies or a compromised immune system, should be more careful during flu season and if it works for you, and it does for me, get vaccinated.”
wakeupbomb replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 13:13:00
“Actually I'm pretty sure the H1N1 vaccine is made with live virus, not a dead one.”
A Wake Up Call on Jobs
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 11:53:58 in Politics
“I am with you 100% on this....Robert.
The poll numbers for Democrats are not really going down because of healthcare, because even my most anal Republican family members agree that reform is needed. The polling on this Administration is going down over job numbers. Like it or not, this President now owns this Economy. You have to lead on these crises, or you LOSE everything in 2010 and 2012.”
The poll numbers for Democrats are not really going down because of healthcare, because even my most anal Republican family members agree that reform is needed. The polling on this Administration is going down over job numbers. Like it or not, this President now owns this Economy. You have to lead on these crises, or you LOSE everything in 2010 and 2012.”
10 Reasons Why Democrats Who Opposed the Health Care Bill Made a Political Mistake
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 12:43:39 in Politics
“You can put Number 6 on a Billboard and have it do a Strobe Lights thing. That is how much I agree with you on that one.”
Joe Lieberman Filibusters Health Care While Americans Suffer
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 12:34:51 in Politics
“It's all about the 2010 Elections and 2012, Bob. There is a tidal wave in this country to vote out anyone who wants to raise the deficit, and it is gaining traction with the Healthcare Debate. I talk to Republicans here in my "Red State" and the first thing out of their mouth, whether it's about Africa, Healthcare, Job Losses, or any Disaster Overseas, is; "Why should I have to pay for them"? It's ALL about the money, Bob. The sad part is, most of the people who say this, talk about their religion all the time. I refer these people to the line in the Bible about the "Camel trying to get through the Eye of a Needle" -- as to how hard it will be to get to Heaven when anyone is that selfish.
So, If there is a God, I would like everyone to reflect on why they will be voting for Republicans in the 2010 Midterms, when they have done NOTHING for you recently in Congress.”
So, If there is a God, I would like everyone to reflect on why they will be voting for Republicans in the 2010 Midterms, when they have done NOTHING for you recently in Congress.”
DIAGUY replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 23:36:10
“I love when progressives mock the existence of God, referring to Him as the "magic man in the sky" and then say that believers should feel guilty for not emptying their pockets for every government whim.”
ron46032 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 12:57:13
“They have so far stopped or at least slowed down the massive take-over by the Government for health care in the US. Do you for 1 second think that if this opposition hadn't been in place, that the Dems would be voting for a full take over of the health care industry?”
michellbrow replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 12:55:07
“Check your own religion there. Charity is about giving personally, not the government choosing what to donate for you. I will be voting Republican in 2010. Try very hard to remember that Bush had a democratic congress. What have they done for you lately? NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
A Warrior on a Mission in Rush Limbaugh's Home District
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 12:33:13 in Politics
“Paul....
This is encouraging news. I myself, along with others here in South Florida are going to work very hard with these Midterm Elections next year. I really want whoever wins the House and Senate to win it fair and square. I would remind all the young people again next year.......your Country needs you to vote, no matter how you vote, because simply put....Your Future Depends on It!”
This is encouraging news. I myself, along with others here in South Florida are going to work very hard with these Midterm Elections next year. I really want whoever wins the House and Senate to win it fair and square. I would remind all the young people again next year.......your Country needs you to vote, no matter how you vote, because simply put....Your Future Depends on It!”
The Audacity to Change
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 13:10:30 in Politics
“Robert....
The President's "Waterloo" will not be about Healthcare or Afghanistan. It will be about JOBS. If I were Obama, I would work on creating Jobs......and call in my Economic Team even on Weekends until the jobs come back. God help my big mouth for saying this....but this country needs Bill Clinton right now.”
The President's "Waterloo" will not be about Healthcare or Afghanistan. It will be about JOBS. If I were Obama, I would work on creating Jobs......and call in my Economic Team even on Weekends until the jobs come back. God help my big mouth for saying this....but this country needs Bill Clinton right now.”
Granfalloon replied on Nov 09, 2009 at 15:54:40
“The private sector creates jobs, not the govt! Clinton's success was the result of the massive dot com explosion which was fueled almost in its entirety by entrepreneurs in the private sector. That, and his good timing as well with the end of the Cold War when he collected the soft fruits that resulted from Reagan's labor.”
markar402 replied on Nov 09, 2009 at 13:32:07
“You mean the Bill Clinton who allowed the repeal of Glass-Steagall that prevented the kind of financial heist and economic meltdown we are currently experiencing?
The Bill Clinton who effective sold out our mfg. base to the Chinese by letting them in the WTO as well as passing NAFTA?
Bill Clinton was just lucky enough to preside over the biggest bubble period in US history--he facilitated the mess we are in, not prevented it”
The Bill Clinton who effective sold out our mfg. base to the Chinese by letting them in the WTO as well as passing NAFTA?
Bill Clinton was just lucky enough to preside over the biggest bubble period in US history--he facilitated the mess we are in, not prevented it”
Eight Reasons the Democrats lost Virginia & New Jersey--and How to Recover
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 12:22:53 in Politics
“I am going to go with Bad Candidates and No Youth Vote. The lessons to be learned for 2010, get out the Youth Vote....even if you have to do a Vote Song to Rap Music and make a Video out of it. What MOST of the youth in this country do not understand, is the President's Agenda is DEAD without Congress to back him up.”
jerseymama replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 14:06:13
“...and a governor's agenda is DEAD without the state legislators to back him up. As a NJ Democrat I voted for Corzine. The negative attack ads (on both sides) were disgusting and may have turned off many voters, so they stayed home. I don't donate if I think my dollars are supporting attack ads. I can go to factcheck.org and other similar sites and try to determine who out right lied, who twisted the truth a little, whose omissions were obvious, blah, blah, blah---it just distracts from the real issues and being able to make informed decisions.”
joyce628 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 12:53:59
“As a liberal, I would rather sit out the Virginia election, rather than vote for Deeds who is a Blue Dog. My goodness gracious, the guy, was against all things progressive. He said that as a governor, he would vote against the op - out Public Option. I am tired of the Blue Dogs on the Hill, screwing up the progressive agenda. If a democrat is going to run as a conservative, I would be for letting the true conservative win the seat. When it comes down to the important progressive reforms, the Blue Dogs vote with the conservatives and kill reform. Case in question, look at what is going on with the health care reform? The Blue Dogs are shegging up the whole reform, and pulling down the president and the democratic party in the process and makes the democratic party appear weak and as if they cannot govern and utilize the majority that the electorate gave them to create change. Enough already with the Blue Dogs.”
Election Night Preview: GDP Trumps Gay Marriage
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 11:28:00 in Politics
“Joe.....
Bob McDonald is running as a Moderate Republican. Let's call it what it is. In NY 23 you have a guy with serious backers who does not know Squat about the Issues that matter in that District. He was taken over by Alien Invasion I call the Extreme Right Wing of your Party. In New Jersey, voters there look at Corzine and See Wall Street, and everything that is wrong with it. The ones who will vote for Christie in this election in Jersey would have voted for the Energizer Bunny if he was running.
I sent a note to you days ago about who I DO ADMIRE in your party, because he is Passionate, but Not Crazy, and was willing to stand up to the old angry white men, in his own Town Hall Meeting........
Lindsey Graham.”
Bob McDonald is running as a Moderate Republican. Let's call it what it is. In NY 23 you have a guy with serious backers who does not know Squat about the Issues that matter in that District. He was taken over by Alien Invasion I call the Extreme Right Wing of your Party. In New Jersey, voters there look at Corzine and See Wall Street, and everything that is wrong with it. The ones who will vote for Christie in this election in Jersey would have voted for the Energizer Bunny if he was running.
I sent a note to you days ago about who I DO ADMIRE in your party, because he is Passionate, but Not Crazy, and was willing to stand up to the old angry white men, in his own Town Hall Meeting........
Lindsey Graham.”
illinoisan replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 13:24:50
“Graham is John McCain's sock puppet.”
Is This as Good as It Gets From Obama?
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 11:21:52 in Politics
“Bill....
Some of the things I saw wrong this year....
1. The stimulus should have been bigger from the start, and Damn the Bi-Partisanship.
2. Too much time this Summer letting Old Angry White People take control of our government by Screaming. The President should have been on top of this sooner.
3. Send the troops to Afhghanistan, and get it over with. To a lot of service people who VOTED for Obama, sorry, but it does look like dithering.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. Most Presidents that made our "Top 20 Great Guy List", did not get caught up in all the Pomp, but had a little more Circumstance to bring to the table.
Good post today.”
Some of the things I saw wrong this year....
1. The stimulus should have been bigger from the start, and Damn the Bi-Partisanship.
2. Too much time this Summer letting Old Angry White People take control of our government by Screaming. The President should have been on top of this sooner.
3. Send the troops to Afhghanistan, and get it over with. To a lot of service people who VOTED for Obama, sorry, but it does look like dithering.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. Most Presidents that made our "Top 20 Great Guy List", did not get caught up in all the Pomp, but had a little more Circumstance to bring to the table.
Good post today.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 11:07:50 in Politics
“Arianna....
I agree that Obama has gotten LOST in Washington. Sometimes one can be just too busy trying to please everybody, and what happens, like an old Fable I learned as a child, about a Donkey, A Father and His Son, traveling through different towns, when you try to please everyone, you end up in tight races in N.J. and losing VA.
Before the Midterm Elections totally go the other way, and this Country allows older, angry white men and women to vote the Democrats out of Congress, we need to remind the President we elected WHY we did so, and what we expect from working so hard for him. In Obama's particular case, I think Washington D.C. got to him.”
I agree that Obama has gotten LOST in Washington. Sometimes one can be just too busy trying to please everybody, and what happens, like an old Fable I learned as a child, about a Donkey, A Father and His Son, traveling through different towns, when you try to please everyone, you end up in tight races in N.J. and losing VA.
Before the Midterm Elections totally go the other way, and this Country allows older, angry white men and women to vote the Democrats out of Congress, we need to remind the President we elected WHY we did so, and what we expect from working so hard for him. In Obama's particular case, I think Washington D.C. got to him.”
How to Abort the Recovery
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 12:47:41 in Politics
“It is all about politics and losing the Midterms if the country perceives this Administration as spending too much towards the Deficit. I am on the side of Paul Krugman who has continually lamented the Stimulus did not go far enough, and that the Economy could have taken it on the added debt in this crisis.”
Why Keep Geithner?
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 12:36:52 in Business
“Dylan, I love you too....but Geithner is the guy Wall Street Asked for when they were pouring over the lists of potential Nominees for Secy of Treasury. So, I would ask everyone, what can you expect when Wall Street endorses you, which they did back when all the names were getting tossed around.”
A New Wrinkle in the JFK Assassination Story
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 12:50:02 in Books
“I am going to say two sentences about this, and I do not care how many "magic bullets" theories there are, or how many writers debunk conspiracy theories.
I have never believed any of the Warren Commission.
I never will.
Now let me remove my tin foil hat, and go back to work, but that is how I feel.”
I have never believed any of the Warren Commission.
I never will.
Now let me remove my tin foil hat, and go back to work, but that is how I feel.”
Chumleysmom replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 13:21:06
“The Warren Commission Report is a synonym for the word "hooey"”
KillgoreTrout43 replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 13:09:25
“The single bullet theory has been proven. That being said, the theory that the head shot came from behind Kennedy has not been proven. I have seen the Zapruder film many, many times. There is no way that head shot came from behind Kennedy. It most obviously came from in front of Kennedy.”
Durango replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 13:06:34
“There needn't be a conspiracy to kill Kennedy to believe the Warren Report stinks.
And there is ample evidence of a cove rup by the FBI and probably the CIA.
Not necessarily a cover up of the assassination, mind you.
But gross incompetence by everyone involved in protecting the President.”
And there is ample evidence of a cove rup by the FBI and probably the CIA.
Not necessarily a cover up of the assassination, mind you.
But gross incompetence by everyone involved in protecting the President.”
Sam418 replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 13:04:43
“That's OK. The US government even OFFICIALLY disowned the single assassin theory in the 90s.”
Obama's Dover Salute Is an Iconic Image of His Presidency
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 11:41:25 in Politics
“It was a wonderful visual that made me cry and I kept changing channels this morning so I could watch it over and over again. There is no greater honor you can give than dying for your country.”
grapebarb replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:27:05
“dulce et decorum est pro patria mortia the great WW1 poet Wilfred Owens says it perfectly
http://www.everypoet.com/archive/poetry/Wilfred_Owen/wilfred_owen_dulce_et_decorum_est.htm”
http://www.everypoet.com/archive/poetry/Wilfred_Owen/wilfred_owen_dulce_et_decorum_est.htm”
roooth replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00:07
“Except, of course, doing them the greatest honor of never sending them unless every other option has been exhausted, instead of making excuses to send them for business and profit.”
Barack Obama Is Doing My Job; Why America Needs Him to Do His
Commented Oct 27, 2009 at 12:41:24 in Business
“Arianna....
Over the weekend, I caught a movie that was made over 8 to 10 years ago....."The American President" with Michael Douglas and Annette Bening. There is speech -- written by Mr. Sorkin, that this "Mythical President" gives almost at the end of the movie, where he finally attacks the "Mythical Republican", played by Richard Dreyfuss. No matter how many times I have seen this movie, even if I have to go somewhere, I wait for the part when this speech is given, because it defines why I thought I voted for Barack Obama, the Great Leader. People want Presidents to lead.....with fervor. I hope Obama reads your post today.”
Over the weekend, I caught a movie that was made over 8 to 10 years ago....."The American President" with Michael Douglas and Annette Bening. There is speech -- written by Mr. Sorkin, that this "Mythical President" gives almost at the end of the movie, where he finally attacks the "Mythical Republican", played by Richard Dreyfuss. No matter how many times I have seen this movie, even if I have to go somewhere, I wait for the part when this speech is given, because it defines why I thought I voted for Barack Obama, the Great Leader. People want Presidents to lead.....with fervor. I hope Obama reads your post today.”
Telling the Whole Story on Global Warming
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 12:58:25 in Green
“Thank you Senator Boxer,
For staying close to this important issue. What happens is this country is we have a couple of colder winters and the public sentiment goes the other way on global warming.”
For staying close to this important issue. What happens is this country is we have a couple of colder winters and the public sentiment goes the other way on global warming.”
No More Harkin replied on Oct 26, 2009 at 18:02:39
“Bocababs - the global temperature has been in decline for 5 years.
"For at least the last five years, global temperatures have been falling, according to tracking performed by Roy Spencer, the climatologist formerly of NASA.
"Global warming" was going to bring more and more horrific hurricanes, climate change scientists and the politicians who subscribed to their theories said. But since 2005, only one major hurricane has struck North America. "”
"For at least the last five years, global temperatures have been falling, according to tracking performed by Roy Spencer, the climatologist formerly of NASA.
"Global warming" was going to bring more and more horrific hurricanes, climate change scientists and the politicians who subscribed to their theories said. But since 2005, only one major hurricane has struck North America. "”
"Amelia" Earhart: A Different Kind of "Chick Flick"
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 12:54:08 in Entertainment
“I have put off seeing this movie, but now I will this week, and thanks for your wholehearted assessment of Amelia, as she was one of my heroes from the past as well.”
Keep Going, Republicans! You're Doing Great!
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 13:35:48 in Politics
“Bob --
About the 3rd Party thing, you could have something there. Just look at the N.J. Governor's race. The Independent in the race has reached a 20% voter approval rating. I believe that by 2012, the Republican Party, and definitely by 2016, the Republican Party could possibly split into a third Party, taking Blue Dog Democrat types with them.
A lot of the current movement will depend on the 2010 Midterms and the Prevailing Winds at the time as 2011 rolls near. But you definitely could have something there.”
About the 3rd Party thing, you could have something there. Just look at the N.J. Governor's race. The Independent in the race has reached a 20% voter approval rating. I believe that by 2012, the Republican Party, and definitely by 2016, the Republican Party could possibly split into a third Party, taking Blue Dog Democrat types with them.
A lot of the current movement will depend on the 2010 Midterms and the Prevailing Winds at the time as 2011 rolls near. But you definitely could have something there.”
Where Will the Jobs Come From?
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 12:09:19 in Business
“Robert....
What did Canada do right last month that we cannot do? They created 33,000 new jobs and they are not in the loss column every month as we have been? Does anyone not find this a disgrace that a country this wealthy cannot put our people to work?”
What did Canada do right last month that we cannot do? They created 33,000 new jobs and they are not in the loss column every month as we have been? Does anyone not find this a disgrace that a country this wealthy cannot put our people to work?”
Chubbster replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 13:03:25
“Canada didn't do it right "last month." Canada has been doing it right all along. Canada also does not have mega-trillions in debt.”
overd0g1 replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 12:54:32
“I don't find it a disgrace.”
Time for Progressives to Stand Up Proudly for Government
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 12:32:21 in Politics
“I always look for Paul Krugman on all these Sunday Morning, Roundtable Discussions. The reason I look for him on TV is that he is so "right on" about the Stimulus, and the Deficit and that the Government needed to do even more than it did. Krugman was the only one Sunday Morning that pointed out that the Obama Administration who was to have grown the Deficit by $1.8 Trillion, only came in at $1.4 Trillion a savings of $400 Billion. As Krugman pointed out, the MSM totally missed that one.”
Caught on Tape: Obama Adviser Explains How to Control Media
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 16:14:20 in Media
“I don't care WHO is on U-Tube about access to the Press. It was a brilliant Campaign, and I actually enjoyed seeing all the Video Fox would never show as to NOT promote Obama.
Note To Fox News on Gotcha Stuff. You promoted a Vice President (Cheney) who never watched the other Cable Channels, who insisted to his staff when he traveled to have the TV in the hotel rooms already turned to Fox News; and your blatant silly promotion of the War in Iraq War, and the rest of the Bush Administration. Did I mention how many times you mentioned the word "Terrorists" leading up to the 2004 Election?
And so --- Good for Obama for playing "Beat The Press" and winning!”
Note To Fox News on Gotcha Stuff. You promoted a Vice President (Cheney) who never watched the other Cable Channels, who insisted to his staff when he traveled to have the TV in the hotel rooms already turned to Fox News; and your blatant silly promotion of the War in Iraq War, and the rest of the Bush Administration. Did I mention how many times you mentioned the word "Terrorists" leading up to the 2004 Election?
And so --- Good for Obama for playing "Beat The Press" and winning!”
RButler replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 23:04:36
“"Beat the Press" I love it. Can it use it? The press has to start from scratch earning the privilege to have it's questions answered. It doesn't have that right and it's abused the privilege up till now.”
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