Cambridge9's Comments (4519)

“As a matter of fact ------- in really tough times a pound of potatoes would be worth more than a pound of gold!!!”

“If he NEVER does anything else during his term in office, the women of this country will hail SENATOR AL FRANKEN as a hero.

This man doesn't just represent MN. He represents the citizens of this country.

THANK YOU AL - and THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT!!!!”

“This is the SMALLLLLLLLLEST man to ever occupy space!!!!!!”

“Think on this - before believing what you just said. Because I've lived it!!!!!!!

Back in the 1939-45 conflict I lived under the jackboot. Now ---- we had hoarded whatever cash, canned goods and non-perishables that we could (as insurance) but suddenly the British pound was worthless because we were only allowed to use the Reichmark. Sooooooo - what good was the money?

Translate that to buying gold as insurance - and the value of the dollar drops. How may folks (including the company you bought the gold from) are going to want to buy that gold? Cash - in denominations that can be used - will be far more valuable than the gold ------ BECAUSE it can be spent to just survive!!!!!!!!!!!”

“Well, now we know that my Senator felt left out. So now we also know that she DOES have a price. Yes, it would be nice to have a few bucks brought to this state, but if b.r.b.e.r.y of our Senator is the only way to get health care for ALL people, then---------------

SAD!”

“I'm back! I died on the sofa for a couple of hours and now I'm ready to take on the world.

This is where all those little things - with no connection to the bill at hand and that EVERYBODY complains about - gets tucked into other bills (in the dead of night when nobody is looking) include a little change to this bill here - and a little change there Get the bill signed and wait for the reaction. I don't like that practice, but if it can be done to carry pork home to the state, why not?”

“No room to reply your other post, soooooo---

There will probably be a lot of stubbed toes, but Harkin (IA) today said that he was determined to raise the Public Option again when this bill has become law. When that happens it will have to be piecemeal, but there are many folks in both the House and Senate who will stand behind the idea. I'm keeping fingers, eyes, toes, legs - all crossed!!”

“My point was that SS and Medicare did NOT arrive on the scene as they are today. Over time they were amended and restructured. This bill, while certainly NOT what I would want is only the beginning But the key must be inserted into the door before it will open it. When the insurance company's dealings are open to the light of day then more and better terms will be presented to this country's citizens.

At this point if we can save lives by giving more people access to medical treatment - or not have that treatment withheld or terminated by some clerk in an HMO office, we can claim a minor victory. I, personally, won't rest (unless it's permanent) until Bernie Sanders' idea of 'single payer' becomes law.”

“The same argument applied to both Social Security and Medicare when they became law. Every worker pays FICA/taxes towards both, but today, these deductions are taken for granted, and I know of no one who doesn't want to enjoy either/both as they get old. Of course, without healthcare there are lots of people who have paid into both these programs but will never receive benefits because they lack health care - and die young.”

“Missed that one. I watched most of the day - but not all day.”

“He's an obgyn - and a member of the C-Street cult.”

“Yep! Their own!”

“Bingo.

Fanned!”

“When he last ran for another term, Byrd was healthy and, like the rest of us who have reached old age (and are still healthy) don't/won't/can't imagine not being fit for the foreseeable future. Of course, he could 'retire' and leave the Senate but he has expressed the desire to maintain the 60 vote majority - which he could not do if he retired early.”

“I commented on this disgraceful episode on another thread. To invoke a prayer for someone's misfortune - from the floor of the Senate is unforgivable. I watched Dick Durbin ask Sen. Coburn to explain his comment. It seems that Coburn was not answering the call - either from the Senate floor, from his office or from his blackberry. I honestly believe that censure is in order for this man who, as a DOCTOR took an oath to 'first, do no harm' , and as a Senator to keep his politics and his religion separate.

I am truly disgusted with this man!!”

“Rest easy virginiaplain. Been there, done that - and it ain't pleasant.”

“It passed - 60/40”

“Good morning everyone!

I spent yesterday watchingC-Span - where comity was nowhere to be seen. Two speeches stood.

The first was Sen. Tom Coburn - knowing that Senator Byrd would have to be transported to the Hill in awful weather - telling this country's citizens to "Pray that someone couldn't make the 1 am vote".

We all know that Coburn is a doctor and that he is part of the C Street Family and that he is so far right he is about to fall over. But to use religious prayer to invoke someone's misfortune is unforgivable.

The second speech was by Sen. Debbie Stabenow who listed one hundred and one (101) times since the new President took office when the Repubs have filibustered - everything from the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay act (equal pay for equal work) to the latest - financing of the troops in an effort to delay the health care debate.

By the way, did anyone notice that John McCain has now voted AGAINST our military/veterans eighteen (18) times?

These filibusters have just ONE purpose - to stop this administration from (1) doing this country's business, (2) doing anything that will benefit this country's citizens and (3) to put fear into the peoples' hearts in an attempt to re-take the House and senate in 2010.

I know that not everyone agrees with everything the Dems are doing, but how many of us agree with what the Repubs are doing???”

“Yes, he was. He had his own demons - I guess as we all do. I grew up about a mile from where he had lived. And I've read most of his books - in both English and French - although I have to admit that French is more difficult for me..”

“I will repeat my earlier post.--------

There is more misery in the lower classes than there is humanity in the higher.

Victor Hugo”

“Maybe their profits would be more reasonable if the Execs din't walk away with $millions every year.”

“I've been watching this thing since 1 pm. You are, of course, right - but he's not the alone!

Coburn told ALL Americans to PRAY that some Dem Senator can't make the 1. am vote. He invoked prayer for the misfortune of an opponent. This isn't a football game - and certainly NOT the way elected officials are supposed to act. I don't always agree with Senator Byrd but in this case I do. I quote. 'SHAME, SHAME'!”

“There is more misery among the lower classes than there is humanity in the higher.

Victor Hugo”

“Money talks. And the corporations have it. Individuals don't!”

“Thank you Senator Snowe. NOT!!!!!!!!

You have let your constituents down. How the he// can you say that this process is 'being rushed'? - after more than 60 years? while your party did NOTHING!

You - and your sister Senator have had the passed year to decide what might be beneficial to your constituents. Offer amendments (in spite of your senior party leaders) --- NOTHING!!

Both f my senators had chosen PARTY over CONSTITUENTS.

SHAME ON YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!!”