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Arianna Talks About Misplaced Priorities In Fighting Terrorism (VIDEO)
Commented Jan 05, 2010 at 01:46:19 in Politics
“Nicely said.”
The Washington Post: R.I.P.
Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 16:12:39 in Media
“I live in DC, and I canceled my subscription when they ran Palin's bs op ed. It's really sad.”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 11:41:44 in Politics
“Just because he's not a bully you think he's weak? Do we have a health care bill? Yes. Are we pulling out of Iraq? Yes. Are we closing Guantanomo prison? Yes. Did we expand SCHIP? Yes. Did we pass the best GI Bill since WWII? Yes. I am so sick of progressives turning on this president because he isn't their stooge. Is he as progressive as I would like? No. But after being involved in politics for over 35 years, I can tell you that progress in DC is misery, but we are on the right track. You probably would have wanted to k i// social security, medicare and any civil rights legislation. Do we need to push for more progressive reforms to health care? Yes. But don't sell Obama short, he's won every time people had him out for the count. He's got patience, which is more than I can say for you!”
Beatriz09 replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 12:18:54
“Apparently after eight years of Bush some on the (so-called) left have come to identify "being a president" (or leader) with "bullying"
Now that we have again a "smart power" person in the Oval Office, they don't recognize the "presidential" signs they became used to... lol.
Let's hope that it will also work the other way around, and that after 4 or 8 years of Obama, some on the right will not recognize the next GOPer in the WH as a "president" if he starts bullying again, and will write long "psychological" analyses to speculate about which leadership qualities he's more precisely lacking ... :-)))))”
Now that we have again a "smart power" person in the Oval Office, they don't recognize the "presidential" signs they became used to... lol.
Let's hope that it will also work the other way around, and that after 4 or 8 years of Obama, some on the right will not recognize the next GOPer in the WH as a "president" if he starts bullying again, and will write long "psychological" analyses to speculate about which leadership qualities he's more precisely lacking ... :-)))))”
Arianna Discusses Health Reform, State Of The Nation: 'The Lobbyists Are Winning'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 16:20:56 in Politics
“Sorry, I was commenting to someone but it went to the top. I was talking about Chrystia Freeland.”
myshadow replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 16:54:10
“She is also very pro BHO,”
Arianna Discusses Health Reform, State Of The Nation: 'The Lobbyists Are Winning'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 16:20:02 in Politics
“How come all the negative posts about Ms Huffington are scrubbed?”
RusStyles replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 16:45:51
“Why do you think? Or was that a rhetorical question?”
Arianna Discusses Health Reform, State Of The Nation: 'The Lobbyists Are Winning'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 16:18:28 in Politics
“OUT OF HER LEAGUE? She's a Rhodes Scholar and a Harvard graduate. She is the US Managing Editor of the Financial Times. She is fluent in Russian and a historian of Eastern Europe and Russia.”
ByersL replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 16:20:56
“Sorry, I was commenting to someone but it went to the top. I was talking about Chrystia Freeland.”
Arianna Discusses Health Reform, State Of The Nation: 'The Lobbyists Are Winning'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 16:15:18 in Politics
“Great idea, but I have a question, does this need another 60 votes to shut down debate AFTER the conference committee?”
wassilij replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 18:23:35
“I don't think so.”
Arianna Discusses Health Reform, State Of The Nation: 'The Lobbyists Are Winning'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 15:30:14 in Politics
“Chrystia Freeland handled herself very well--she is bright, rational, and reasonable.”
rksnj67 replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 16:30:16
“I'd love to see her on Rachel Maddow, Rach would kill her in a debate. Chrystia seems to believe you have to still support Obama even if you are against what he's doing. Arianna tried to educate her on that but she couldn't grasp the concept!”
ciarequital replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 16:12:37
“NOT - She was out of her league.”
It's Not Lieberman, It's Obama
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 14:09:03 in Politics
“isn't this that fan-atical pu.ma? why would i listen to her?”
nilotic replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 14:22:50
“She makes some very valid points in this article.”
hp blogger Taylor Marsh replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 14:17:46
“Excuse me? That's a joke, right? But if you really are referring to this humble HuffPost contributor, I was emphatically anti-Puma and have the hate mail to prove it.”
The Irrefutable Stupidity of Sarah Palin
Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 14:03:46 in Politics
“Excellent article, love it!”
The Secret Bowling Alley
Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 13:31:24 in New York
“Bowling was illegal?”
ecotopian replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 13:40:22
“No, the club was. The bowling alley was entertainment.”
wizegeye replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 13:38:45
“Who knew? All this time I thought Prohibition was about outlawing liquor. Of course, any "sport" where you have to wear shoes previously worn by hundreds of others should be prohibited.”
Arianna On "Morning Joe": War Is Not A Right-Left Issue (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 11:35:25 in Politics
“Sorry, I'm with Jane on this one.”
nilotic replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 12:00:58
“I thought her comment about NY being attacked again had neocon overtones.”
KindOne replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 11:48:40
“I used to really like Jane because of her reporting on torture. It seemed she was about the only reporter covering it. I was fighting it, so I felt she was a help to me.
Then I slowly realized she liked torture as a subject and was making the arguments that would support it politically thus keeping it going on forever. That was a sinking feeling.”
Then I slowly realized she liked torture as a subject and was making the arguments that would support it politically thus keeping it going on forever. That was a sinking feeling.”
Ariadne replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 11:46:59
“Me too.”
MM216 replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 11:46:57
“I am, too.”
Selling Out in Congress
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 11:02:52 in Politics
“I'm with you on this one, but we have to accept that there is no purity in politics, never was, never will be. Bernie Sanders and the late Paul Wellstone are the exceptions, but they lived in very safe districts. As a Virginian, I am proud that we have pols like Perriello, unlike the sk unk in my district, Frank Wolf. Baby steps, my man, baby steps. At least in Virginia.”
Will The Unemployment Disaster Be Obama's Katrina?
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 04:49:28 in Politics
“Just fyi, we actually don't just repeat rwtps here. try coming up with your own ideas.”
Will The Unemployment Disaster Be Obama's Katrina?
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 04:48:11 in Politics
“I completely agree with you, but good luck convincing the rest of the country!”
A Warrior on a Mission in Rush Limbaugh's Home District
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 14:30:27 in Politics
Cea80 replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 15:21:54
“He's a bit vague on the issues. What does he stand for? Website doesn't say. I have no idea where he is on defense spending, health care, war, social security, taxes, abortion, or anything.”
Election Night Preview: GDP Trumps Gay Marriage
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 01:25:14 in Politics
“Sorry to hear that. McDonnell will disappoint--he will be pushed by his far right friends to go whole hog on the social issues, and a Dem will be back in the house in 2013.”
Election Night Preview: GDP Trumps Gay Marriage
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 01:23:43 in Politics
“Funny, apparently the NY 23rd went Dem...what you say now, Joe?”
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 23:25:39 in World
“It's silly season again.”
rick91 replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 23:29:11
“OPEN season. And with a LOT of "friendly" fire.”
Has the Military Mission in Afghanistan Become Lost?
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 23:22:31 in World
“Let's call the whole thing off! I'm serious.Yo
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 18:37:25 in World
“I had a Vietnamese friend who worked for the French, then the US, then the Vietnamese throughout that lengthy war. She told me one story I always keep in mind when talking about wars and occupation. She said that under the French, they had great food, leisurely working hours, plenty of vacation. Then came the Americans, and there were no more lunch time naps, the air conditioning units arrived, they worked 8:30-5, one week vacation a year, and the food was inedible. Then the US left, and the Vietnamese hired her, after she went to a reeducation camp, the air conditioners broke and were just pushed out of the windows, the lunch naps returned, and the food was traditional, and edible again. This is how it will be for the Afghans too. We'll leave, and their society will go back to Afghan normal.”
piggybackmom replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 18:43:40
“Exactly! Their lifestyle is different from ours and one we will never understand.”
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 18:24:40 in World
“Feinstein should be worried about the women here who have no job, no home, no health care, kids, maybe no husband/partner, huddled on our streets!”
piggybackmom replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 18:33:28
“Exactly!
Where does it say that we the people of the USA need to take care of other countries. Ours is in need of help.”
Where does it say that we the people of the USA need to take care of other countries. Ours is in need of help.”
OB-GYN replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 18:31:29
“You are so right. We don't see their faces, but they are too many to count. Right here in plain street America! Thank you for highlighting this hypocrisy.”
Why We're Breaking With the Blue Dogs on the Public Option
Commented Oct 13, 2009 at 14:04:00 in Politics
“Thank you Representative Harmon and Sanchez, your constituents will be pleased! Now if only I could get rid of Frank Wolf in my district!”
vlm1948 replied on Oct 13, 2009 at 14:21:47
“Agreed.”
Get Off Obama's Back: Second Thoughts From Michael Moore
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 10:44:15 in Politics
“Who are you?”
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