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Sunday Roundup
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 16:24:07 in Media
“The police did act stupidly in the case, which was why the charges were dropped when they arrived at the station. To review it from a racial standpoint, can you imagine a prominent WHITE professor being treated this way? The police officers would have been fired!”
Will The Unemployment Disaster Be Obama's Katrina?
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 21:16:03 in Politics
“When the house is burning down no one is too concerned with the mess on the lawn. The Obama policies did avert a financial meltdown. Unemployment is high, that is certain, but unemployment was not on the front burner 10 months ago, survival was. Let's give the guys credit for averting the financial meltdown and give him time for phase two, dealing with the unemployment problem.
Rome was not built in a day, Arianna, but it was burning down when Obama arrived. Give the guy a break!”
Rome was not built in a day, Arianna, but it was burning down when Obama arrived. Give the guy a break!”
ayc replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 21:20:04
“co-sign. How quickly we forget how bad it really was.”
Sunday Roundup
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 10:25:46 in Media
“His lies are legion, but the most absurd, among many is that Obama is a racist for saying that the police acted stupidly in arresting a man for breaking into his own home. That is racist? In what universe?”
Lauralics replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 10:46:50
“ps It is Obama that bungled that whole scenario and he should never have made that statement, saying the police acted "stupidly".”
Lauralics replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 10:43:44
“Well, Jimmy Carter called "Tea Party" attendees racist, I went to one in my hometown and I'm not racist. This labeling was thrown on me by a FORMER PRESIDENT and you want to call out a TV personality that believes Obama handled the matter in a racist way (the lie you provide)?”
Sunday Roundup
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 08:42:55 in Media
“The biggest problem with Glenn Beck is that he lies, often and without recourse. When people were shown to be liars in the past, the public abandoned them, but no more. The conspiracy theorist, birther crowd that supports beck believes in alien spaceships kidnapping innocent people and anal probing them.
I suspect in time, the crowds will diminish and Glenn Beck will be a victim of his own folly. Until then, it is wise to pressure advertisers while countering his nonsense with the facts. Free speech is protected, but not free broadcast speech. Broadcast speech requires sponsors.”
I suspect in time, the crowds will diminish and Glenn Beck will be a victim of his own folly. Until then, it is wise to pressure advertisers while countering his nonsense with the facts. Free speech is protected, but not free broadcast speech. Broadcast speech requires sponsors.”
danceswithtrees replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 10:33:48
“Speaking of lies and being exposed. did you see the "Global warming fraud" story this week. AGWn is ALL A lie. Will they just go away as you say now?”
Lauralics replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 09:32:13
“The biggest problem for Glen Beck's naysayers is that his "supposed" lies are backed up. I'm not a regular viewer but have tuned in once in a while, the segments I caught shows a very methodical Beck that lays out his observation to the hilt. To top it off, he doesn't even use his words to vilify those he is highlighting, he replays the words of the individual he is talking about. One thing that cannot be denied, if it came out of their mouths and their affiliations are documented, Beck replays them over and over. It's called using their words against them and that is dangerous for "their" agenda, not Beck's.
ps The advertising boycott gives Beck MORE time for his presentations, it is backfiring on all that believe he will be removed.”
ps The advertising boycott gives Beck MORE time for his presentations, it is backfiring on all that believe he will be removed.”
xtry51 replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 09:13:22
“Please post one lie that he has said.”
A Letter From a Reader of My Book
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 13:10:11 in Books
“The good news is with the internet and phones you can stay in touch with your kids. Being there for them is everything and letting them FEEL that will win the day for you overtime.
I went through a very bitter divorce and my wife wen to every extreme to alienate my kids from me. At first, it had an impact, but being consistent there for them, in their corner and having a friendly ear won out over time. They are both grown now and we are very close.
Being there is what they will remember. Be there for them, however you can be.”
I went through a very bitter divorce and my wife wen to every extreme to alienate my kids from me. At first, it had an impact, but being consistent there for them, in their corner and having a friendly ear won out over time. They are both grown now and we are very close.
Being there is what they will remember. Be there for them, however you can be.”
Jeffreygeez replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 16:53:35
“Being there has nothing to do with the internet and telephones. Nothing.
Being there is just that being there. When you have no choice the internet and telephones are better than nothing, but if your not part of at least their weekly lives you are not on the same wave length, you do not know their friends and their friends do not know you, and so forth and so on.
There are thousands of fathers out there who society somehow, someway,believes that they do not love their children the same way a mother does. B.S.- is what that is.”
Being there is just that being there. When you have no choice the internet and telephones are better than nothing, but if your not part of at least their weekly lives you are not on the same wave length, you do not know their friends and their friends do not know you, and so forth and so on.
There are thousands of fathers out there who society somehow, someway,believes that they do not love their children the same way a mother does. B.S.- is what that is.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 21:11:17 in Business
“I must admit I am a bit skeptical that the Obama administration will do what is required to bring this situation under control. Too many Wall Street types in his administration protecting the status quo - but I remain cautiously optimistic. I do hope Obama comes through, but if he doesn't, I cannot say I will be shocked.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 20:47:41 in Business
“Simply stated, we need to re-implement something along the lines of Glass Steagal and we need to break up the "too big to fail" financial institutions to get back on track. Derivatives remain in place - and remain a time bomb.
We need real financial reform which hopefully the Obama administration will undertake once the bleeding has stopped. Obama has successfully averted a world wide economic collapse for now, but a lot of change and regulation must be implemented to stop this foolishness from happening again.”
We need real financial reform which hopefully the Obama administration will undertake once the bleeding has stopped. Obama has successfully averted a world wide economic collapse for now, but a lot of change and regulation must be implemented to stop this foolishness from happening again.”
danceswithtrees replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 21:52:16
“I totally agree we need to repeal Glass Steagal Cowboy. That would be a great move.”
tralfas replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 21:03:52
“Unlikely since Obama's chief economic advisor was a champion of the repeal of Glass Steagal while in the Clinton administration”
Who Caused the End of the Cold War?
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 15:44:30 in World
“The decision was that mutually assured destruction was reached, and to continue to build weapons for the hell of it was a dumb economically - something we have yet to come to understand. For all of Russia's problems they have moved well ahead of their 1989 position economically and we have continued to eat ourselves alive.
Until and unless we gain some realistic perspective of our military power and the realities of war and peace, we are doomed to economic disaster and ultimate defeat on both fronts. It would be wise to learn from the Soviet Union's realignment of their priorities.”
Until and unless we gain some realistic perspective of our military power and the realities of war and peace, we are doomed to economic disaster and ultimate defeat on both fronts. It would be wise to learn from the Soviet Union's realignment of their priorities.”
No One Is More American Than I Am
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 15:37:25 in Politics
“The type of bigotry we are discussing is almost wholly a right wing attribute. That said, there are plenty of crazies at both extremes, though not similarly crazy.”
One Grizzled Veteran's Dream
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 15:26:39 in Politics
“While helping a much older WWII veteran move into a new house thirty years, I noticed in one of the boxes a bunch of medals. I asked him about them. They were his. He had never talked about the bravery or the savagery of the battle in Europe he had fought, never mentioned the medals he had won. I asked him about it and he replied, much as you say in your article, he hoped no other men would ever have to fight as he had, ever saw the slaughter he witnessed
We owe a great deal to those who fight and die and those who fight and live. Most of all, we owe them a wish for peace fulfilled. Thank you for reminding us that war should only be fought to end something - aggression - and to restore something - peace.”
We owe a great deal to those who fight and die and those who fight and live. Most of all, we owe them a wish for peace fulfilled. Thank you for reminding us that war should only be fought to end something - aggression - and to restore something - peace.”
No One Is More American Than I Am
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 16:20:36 in Politics
“It is an unfortunate reality that "real Americans" turn out to be white Christian Americans, according to Sarah Palin and their ilk. They feel firmly they are correct. Of course you are 100% American. The crazy right wingnuts do not define you or anyone.”
KDog76A replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 16:54:28
“as if there are no leftwing bigots out there... be careful how you accuse, it makes you equally guilty”
Who Caused the End of the Cold War?
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 17:25:08 in World
“Unemployment is at its highest level since 1983 - when Reagan was president. The Reagan administration presided over the largest tax increase in history - on the middle class - the almost doubling of the social security tax. There were two major recessions during Reagan's Administration, along with the collapse of Savings and Loans and the beginning of the deregulation that lead to this latest disaster.
Reagan gave great speeches and dressed well. His administration, upon closer inspection was a relative disaster that gave us the greatest debt up until that time and the largest tax increase, more corruption on Wall Street until Bush and a failing economy that forced Bush to raise taxes to prevent a collapse.”
Reagan gave great speeches and dressed well. His administration, upon closer inspection was a relative disaster that gave us the greatest debt up until that time and the largest tax increase, more corruption on Wall Street until Bush and a failing economy that forced Bush to raise taxes to prevent a collapse.”
Who Caused the End of the Cold War?
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 17:19:01 in World
“The article makes a stab at the true nature of the Fall of the Berlin Wall - which was a realization that the intense Empire of Russian desire was failing and focusing on domestic needs took on greater importance than striving to be a super power. Gorbachev and Russia made a strategic decision to stop the weapons race and focus on a more sustainable economy.
America is behind the power curve on this decision. We continue o try and dominate the world stage much to our economic demise.
Reagan was a show man, who notice the parade and got in front of it and make a speech. He had nothing to do with the collapse of the Berlin wall than to be at the right place at the right time. Gorbachev had already made the decision.”
America is behind the power curve on this decision. We continue o try and dominate the world stage much to our economic demise.
Reagan was a show man, who notice the parade and got in front of it and make a speech. He had nothing to do with the collapse of the Berlin wall than to be at the right place at the right time. Gorbachev had already made the decision.”
Leatherhelmet replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 09:12:42
“Reagan's policies helped make that decision of getting out the arms race for Gorbachev.
The idea he jumped in front of the parade is a pile of manure.”
The idea he jumped in front of the parade is a pile of manure.”
skaprt replied on Nov 09, 2009 at 17:38:19
“"Gorbachev made a strategic decision to stop the weapons race" now that is some delusional thinking -the Soviets lost the weapons race. Gorbachev had no choice, the Soviets were bankrupt.”
Why It's Wrong When Wrongdoers Are Allowed to Admit No Wrongdoing
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 17:04:30 in Business
“Sadly, this is what passes for justice around the world. The wealthy, when found guilty of committing a crime are slapped on the wrist, given a wink and a nod. Casablanca's famous line that "I am shocked, shocked to find there is gambling going on here" is a prime example. Such as it has ever been.
What happened on Wall Street, and was passed through by Bush and then Obama was the bailout of corruption of monumental proportions. Nothing was done, no one was found guilty of anything.”
What happened on Wall Street, and was passed through by Bush and then Obama was the bailout of corruption of monumental proportions. Nothing was done, no one was found guilty of anything.”
The Striking Obama Record
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 12:56:22 in Politics
“One year later? Certainly not one year in office. While the post is good, it is important to realize that we have nearly three more months before Obama has his first year in office. His progress after that period will indeed be amazing. Shortfalls? Yes, certainly. But we expected the man to hang the moon. In realistic terms his accomplishments to date have been monumental.”
Time to Repeal DOMA
Commented Oct 27, 2009 at 18:47:07 in Politics
“Secretly, I think Arlen Specter is a great senator. Thank you for this article.”
LeftyLucy replied on Oct 27, 2009 at 19:58:13
“Psst.. You're secret's out.”
Breaking Up the Big Banks, and Why Congress Won't Do It
Commented Oct 27, 2009 at 14:47:36 in Business
“Of course you are absolutely correct. This awful mess started when Glass Steagal was repealed. Re-instituting Glass Steagal would be tyhe obvious solution. No one does the obvious simple solution in Washington, however. Thus we will screw around dansing around the issue until another financial catastrophe occurs.
We need to realize the solution to the quagmire in Washington DC is to vote the bastards out every two years until we have a whole new congress. It matters little who they are - just get some new blood into Washington. The health care debate has shown conclusively that the old guard has to go!”
We need to realize the solution to the quagmire in Washington DC is to vote the bastards out every two years until we have a whole new congress. It matters little who they are - just get some new blood into Washington. The health care debate has shown conclusively that the old guard has to go!”
katy61 replied on Oct 27, 2009 at 17:29:19
“You are so right, I have been saying the same thing and passing it on to as many ppl as possible. If you want to vote democratic, republican or any other that is fine, just vote out the incumbent. If the congress will not pass term limits, the ppl can enact them with their votes if everyone on both sides would just come together on this very idea. In addition I do not see why most of the congressional business cannot be carried out electronically from their home office. It would be a lot less expensive then flying them around the country all the time, and a lot harder for lobbyist and backroom deals if the members were not so accessible in Washington. The business world increasingly runs on "Go To Meeting", why shouldn't Congress set the 'high tech, transparent. low cost, environmentally friendly' example?”
eyepatch replied on Oct 27, 2009 at 15:51:26
“Amen!
The status quo is indeed the problem
from the bank crisis to the health reform effort
the "old guard" is showing where their loyalties
lay and it's not with the average american citizen.....”
The status quo is indeed the problem
from the bank crisis to the health reform effort
the "old guard" is showing where their loyalties
lay and it's not with the average american citizen.....”
Keep Going, Republicans! You're Doing Great!
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 18:44:10 in Politics
“When their is one conservative TV station, and Six Moderate to liberal stations, you cannot say FOX is winning the ratings war, unless you compare all the liberal stations against the one conservative one. FOX broadcasts at its best to less than 2% of the audience. Consistent, yes, but not a majority of viewers by any standard.”
wxw101 replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 21:15:16
“Theres a whole lot of angst for it being a minor nuiscance. I think the administration would prefer we get our serious news from Entertainment TV, and for light hearted commentators, we can woop it up with Keith O, and Rachel.”
Keep Going, Republicans! You're Doing Great!
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 18:40:44 in Politics
“Those of you who have these views have no voice in the Republican party anymore.”
Keep Going, Republicans! You're Doing Great!
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 18:39:23 in Politics
“I do think a third party is on the verge of emerging. Either the moderate republicans will form one after they are forced out of the party or the ultra-conservative republicans will launch one, if they fail to force the moderate republicans out.”
Keep Going, Republicans! You're Doing Great!
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 18:37:10 in Politics
“Good choice. I don't think it was he first sign of insanity creeping into the party, but it was certainly a dramatic turning point.”
Keep Going, Republicans! You're Doing Great!
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 18:35:09 in Politics
“There is dissent - a difference of opinion, and there is denial, a support of wholly unsupported theories and wackery. No one minds the dissent on the issues. But the cries of death panels and socialism do not have anything to do with the facts.”
Cye replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 22:41:39
“Exactly. What's happening now is not dissent - its highspeed lunacy.
There is an almost total disconnect between the radical right and reality. They thrive on misperception, rumous, hatred, suspicion and fear. They'll believe anything they're told and react loudly and, occasionally, violently on this basis.
Its ugly, obstructive and based almost entirely on opinion rather than fact.”
There is an almost total disconnect between the radical right and reality. They thrive on misperception, rumous, hatred, suspicion and fear. They'll believe anything they're told and react loudly and, occasionally, violently on this basis.
Its ugly, obstructive and based almost entirely on opinion rather than fact.”
An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 20:21:11 in Politics
“No one should be made to feel that they have a responsibility to die in any given way, but allowing people a choice is a natural progression. This is a hot bed issue that has many sensitive areas. I feel if it is given intelligent debate and reasoned dialogue, the time may be nearly at hand. We can hope so.”
AP Asks If Obama Is "Obnoxiously Articulate"
Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 00:34:24 in Media
“Obama is too articulate to those who are annoyingly inarticulate.”
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 16:54:55 in World
“Arianna, what have you been smoking, girl? Biden is an intelligent, articulate foreign policy expert. Obama may indeed follow his advice. Where is the need to resign?
Seems you are way off base on this one.”
Seems you are way off base on this one.”
Tugar replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 17:11:48
“I TOTALLY AGREE.... Joe Biden is doing a fine job. He's saying what should be done and said !”
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