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White House's Mixed Messages On "Public Option"
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 01:54:58 in Politics
“Reconciliation, 51 votes, Ron Wyden (D) Oregon and Maria Cantwell (D) Washington will vote with the party and the President for a bill with a public option if it comes down to a vote. Arlen Specter will vote with the Dems, he's facing a primary. Who else needs our attention?”
Sebelius: Public Health Care Option "Not The Essential Element"
Commented Aug 16, 2009 at 17:42:12 in Politics
“This is how it often goes, other media outlets then report on vauge generalities they draw from articles on AP or the WSJ and literally create a generic form of negative spin and misinformation. The corporate media is doing a great diservice to it's patrons when it operates with an underlying agenda, activly skewing the debate as they are now and have done on so many other occasions.”
Sebelius: Public Health Care Option "Not The Essential Element"
Commented Aug 16, 2009 at 17:21:01 in Politics
“The ultra rich and their devices ( shills in congress and corrupted media) vs progressive reforms and social equality. The Torries vs all the rest of us. If they beat us on health care and climate change legislation then what? we die?”
Sebelius: Public Health Care Option "Not The Essential Element"
Commented Aug 16, 2009 at 16:32:43 in Politics
“I guess the Bilderbergers told Obama in Virginia last year that all reform and recovery efforts must be geared first and foremost to ensure the ill gotten gains of the top 0.01 %. The major media networks would not cover one word of what the President said at the town hall in Grand Junction yesterday, instead recycling images of right wing fanatics from earlier in the week. The MSM is working hard against reform, NBC, CBS, CNN, have completely carpetbagged the whole thing, inventing the story that health care reform is hemorrhaging much needed support. The citizens are are all still here and we all still support reform. How bogus this whole thing has been.
The shill Dems in congress have been provided cover by the media to shank our right to health care right in the lower back.”
The shill Dems in congress have been provided cover by the media to shank our right to health care right in the lower back.”
mrsmdressup replied on Aug 16, 2009 at 16:35:25
“I'd like cheese, tomato and no pickles on my build-a-burger please. With a side of fries.”
Obama Poll Numbers Take Beating In Ohio Over Economy
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 19:27:51 in Politics
“They GOP is the party of NO. You sir are the party of Don't Know. The specifcs matter, you might be better off by becoming more acquainted with them. There has been no Dem super majority in the Senate for starters.”
Obama Poll Numbers Take Beating In Ohio Over Economy
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 19:17:17 in Politics
“Ohio went for Gee Whiz Bush not just once, in an epic mistake, but again in 2004. When they knew for certain who G. W. and Cheney really were and all that was on the line. So thanks Ohio !”
DestinationsUnknown replied on Jul 07, 2009 at 19:23:40
“union buster- twice they voted for him
now obama is supposed to clean up 8 years of destruction in 5 mos”
now obama is supposed to clean up 8 years of destruction in 5 mos”
Obama Poll Numbers Take Beating In Ohio Over Economy
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 19:08:18 in Politics
“Short term as in right now, the summer job hunting season? Life in America is pay check to pay check for many. Short term relief is what people need until a more stable economic climate offers better job opportunities. I could have gone out to alot of restaurants and shows with the extra $$. Restaurants and small businesses need the customers they usually serve this time of year to keep from laying everyone off or going broke. They need to make their money now to carry them through the rest of the year. To float consumer spending in this climate is to throw these businesses a life preserver.”
Obama Poll Numbers Take Beating In Ohio Over Economy
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 18:30:44 in Politics
“Also, If the Stimulus bill had included the $400.00 ($500.00) stimulus checks that the President and his allies had wanted, this would have been a big boost to the economy over the last 3 months. Again this is why the R epukes worked so hard to strip this provision from the bill. So that we would see no relief in the short term and the presidents critics could lay blame on the failure of the Presidents Stimulus bill. The blue dog centrists, as with so many issues key to our interests( aid for states ) worked along side their ideological cousins, the R epubs, to undermine the purpose of the Stimulus, to offer relief in the short term and to invest in solutions for the long term. http://www
The Centrist Dems are the biggest Benedict Arnolds of the modern era, bar none.”
The Centrist Dems are the biggest Benedict Arnolds of the modern era, bar none.”
rich misty replied on Jul 07, 2009 at 18:43:36
“Sending out checks does nothing float consumer spending short term. It is fake stimulus.”
Obama Poll Numbers Take Beating In Ohio Over Economy
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 18:00:15 in Politics
“This is why the party of gross obstructionism has been holding up many of the Presidents nominees. To keep new policies from being implemented for long enough to blame the failed Bush policies on the new administration. This is why they ALL fought to keep Al Franken out of the Senate. A tactic to delay the progressive/reform agenda from moving forward.
On another note the bank bailouts and the lack of transparency have hurt the President. The interests of Wall St. are NOT the interests of the working class. The extent to which the banks have been coddled with more or less zero accountability makes us all sick.”
On another note the bank bailouts and the lack of transparency have hurt the President. The interests of Wall St. are NOT the interests of the working class. The extent to which the banks have been coddled with more or less zero accountability makes us all sick.”
denny8844 replied on Jul 07, 2009 at 18:21:57
“The Republicans in Congress have no power to hold up anythng What doesnt get done in Congress is because Democrats I repeat Democrats dont want it done Wise up No more blaming anyone but the Dems who have a huge majority in the House and a filibuster proof super majority in the Senate It is your responsiblity Kool Aid imbibers”
Dianne Feinstein: Criticism From Left On Health Care "Doesn't Move Me One Whit"
Commented Jun 29, 2009 at 23:25:07 in Politics
“She's right, she doesn't. She has others interests in mind and at hand, always has.”
House Passes Historic Climate Change Bill
Commented Jun 27, 2009 at 05:05:35 in Politics
“Thank you for the truth and for the other intelligent responses to these lunk head comments.”
Sanford Admits Affair With Woman From Argentina (VIDEO)
Commented Jun 24, 2009 at 22:55:11 in Politics
“The comment about the five days crying in Argentina is just about one of the most pathetic things I have ever heard. Why even make the statement ? It is like a tabloid, this man's drama.”
peacenique replied on Jun 24, 2009 at 23:02:40
“Let us do the math. 5 days. Crying. Whatever. That leaves 4 days 22 hours 23 minutes to bash your wife. I conclude that there were 13 .3 liasons, not including the blue bird special prime rib between 3 and 5.”
Ping replied on Jun 24, 2009 at 22:58:22
“Isn't it pathetic. He wants us to feel sorry for him. Awww......”
Death to Crusaders replied on Jun 24, 2009 at 22:57:15
“He wasn't crying tears!! He was crying out her name . . . "Maria!" "Maria!"”
IhaveaDREAMwhitegirl replied on Jun 24, 2009 at 22:56:35
peacenique replied on Jun 24, 2009 at 22:56:29
“Pearls of wisdom madam”
Graham Open To Dem's Health Care Compromise, But Not Public Plan (VIDEO)
Commented Jun 21, 2009 at 16:08:40 in Politics
“The DLC and the Republicans are moving in such locked steps on Health Care and Energy reform. These shill Democrats are the biggest sell outs of all time. I find both Sen. Graham and Sen Feinstein to be two of the most intellectually dishonest and disgusting individuals in goverment and on my television. Lock step with the fascists that ruined this great country.
The DLC are Republicans. The sustained undermining attacks on the Obama administration's reforms over the last few months and especially those of the last couple weeks has confirmed this for all time.”
The DLC are Republicans. The sustained undermining attacks on the Obama administration's reforms over the last few months and especially those of the last couple weeks has confirmed this for all time.”
Obama's Decision To Let Congress Tackle Health Care Questioned
Commented Jun 18, 2009 at 22:32:48 in Politics
“T rolls go home ! So redundant, so hollow, so full of talking points and bs. So obvious.”
LemonMeringue replied on Jun 18, 2009 at 23:15:03
“I've read that they are being paid to post on liberal blogs, and they get PAID BY THE RESPONSE
So ignore them.”
So ignore them.”
Obama's Decision To Let Congress Tackle Health Care Questioned
Commented Jun 18, 2009 at 22:27:08 in Politics
“Public support for the goals Obama has outlined, one being a public option, is 75% or better. The DLC corporate blue dogs and every one from the Repuke camp are fully engaged in the effort to kill health care as a right and not an opportunity for the priviledged insiders in the Insurance industry to profit from overpriced, inadequate, micro-managed, medicine.
All the blogs are littered with concern trolls and phoney puppets. Get real socks !
Misinformation campaigns and the standard noise/silence/drug commercials from the corporate media. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has declared war against the Obama administation's reform agenda.
Exact same thing is happening with energy policy reform and brave global warming legislation. The bad guys and their lobbyists are fully engaged. This is a war against reform and against the best interests of the working class and all future generations. Even the priviledged.”
All the blogs are littered with concern trolls and phoney puppets. Get real socks !
Misinformation campaigns and the standard noise/silence/drug commercials from the corporate media. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has declared war against the Obama administation's reform agenda.
Exact same thing is happening with energy policy reform and brave global warming legislation. The bad guys and their lobbyists are fully engaged. This is a war against reform and against the best interests of the working class and all future generations. Even the priviledged.”
Right-Wing Neocons Rooting For Ahmadinejad Win
Commented Jun 13, 2009 at 17:26:32 in Politics
“Over a million killed in Iraq actually.”
Iran Updates (VIDEO): Live-Blogging The Uprising
Commented Jun 13, 2009 at 17:11:07 in World
“Iran itself is not part of any " Access of Evil ", but the government of Mahmoud Amadinejad is. He like Kim Jon il of North Korea is a terribly oppressive leader and an emmense threat to long term stability in the region, and potentially the entire world. There can be almost no doubt that he seeks nuclear weapons as the true goal of Iran's uranium enrichment activities.
If this election serves to keep Ahmadinejad in power and the opposition under threat of violence, than we will be seeing major strikes on Irans Nuclear program before the next Iranian presidential election. Benjamin Netanyahu WILL do it.”
If this election serves to keep Ahmadinejad in power and the opposition under threat of violence, than we will be seeing major strikes on Irans Nuclear program before the next Iranian presidential election. Benjamin Netanyahu WILL do it.”
Decipherer replied on Jun 13, 2009 at 17:32:30
“I think to mean "Axis of Evil," maybe?
Not so fast with the facile predictions about possible Israeli attacks on Iran, Slick. I will guarantee you that if Iran sinks into political unrest and instability, the U.S. and Israel will simply allow that to happen, and maybe stoke the opposition quietly and effectively.
The one thing that could unite the population of Iran around its "leadership" would be if their country was attacked.
Look what happened in our country after September 11, 2001, for example.”
Not so fast with the facile predictions about possible Israeli attacks on Iran, Slick. I will guarantee you that if Iran sinks into political unrest and instability, the U.S. and Israel will simply allow that to happen, and maybe stoke the opposition quietly and effectively.
The one thing that could unite the population of Iran around its "leadership" would be if their country was attacked.
Look what happened in our country after September 11, 2001, for example.”
johnthesavage replied on Jun 13, 2009 at 17:30:27
“May Bibi be given the wisdom and strength to do what is right. I wouldn't want to be in his shoes now.”
lizr replied on Jun 13, 2009 at 17:23:52
“I s ra.. el is a major danger to world peace.
no doubt about it.
as is AI p.ac's influence in our government.
very scary.”
no doubt about it.
as is AI p.ac's influence in our government.
very scary.”
sit down tommy replied on Jun 13, 2009 at 17:19:39
“I hope you are WRONG. Striking Iran would definitely legitimate our-man-in
We'd better keep Israel at bay.”
We'd better keep Israel at bay.”
Conrad To Health Care Reformers: You Don't Have A Vote
Commented Jun 10, 2009 at 21:13:47 in Politics
“Well obviously it is on him, at this time and in a huge way, to hold the corporate line. The profiteers of the American health care system are gravely concerned that their allies in congress are too weakened right now to hold back the huge shift in access to affordable health care and how it is paid for.
It is the task of Sen. Landrieu, Sen. Nelson, Sen. Baucus, and the rest of the shill figures to use every political ploy they can muster to deny us what we all deserve and already pay for. Kent Conrad, Mary Landrieu, Ben Nelson are all really hard at work for the bad guys as of late. The Republicans are in full red alert mode. They are quite disgusting.
We need to organize a national campaign with MoveOn and others to oust these politicians from their seats in Washington by way of nation wide grass roots funded primary challenges. Some of these seats are attainable.”
It is the task of Sen. Landrieu, Sen. Nelson, Sen. Baucus, and the rest of the shill figures to use every political ploy they can muster to deny us what we all deserve and already pay for. Kent Conrad, Mary Landrieu, Ben Nelson are all really hard at work for the bad guys as of late. The Republicans are in full red alert mode. They are quite disgusting.
We need to organize a national campaign with MoveOn and others to oust these politicians from their seats in Washington by way of nation wide grass roots funded primary challenges. Some of these seats are attainable.”
Prop 8 Decision: Gay Marriage Ban Upheld By California Supreme Court
Commented May 26, 2009 at 16:19:06 in Politics
“Read the article. The ruling was about the right of voters to make amendments to the California Constiution through the initiative process. Gay rights groups have their work cut out for them, but so do environmentalists, and many others. It is our job as fair minded progressives to educate the public. It is going to take great determination and patience.”
gwine71 replied on May 26, 2009 at 17:03:29
“^^this^^..
New Rules On Stem Cells Threaten Current Research
Commented May 25, 2009 at 19:52:36 in Politics
“Doesn't the Catholic church have anything better to do than hoard wealth, protest commencement
speeches, rape children, and obstruct breakthrough medical research?”
speeches, rape children, and obstruct breakthrough medical research?”
PlaceboStudman replied on May 25, 2009 at 20:12:37
“Um...the answer to that would be a resounding NO they dont have anything better to do”
"Daily Show" Goes To ASU To Find Out Why They Snubbed Obama (VIDEO)
Commented May 13, 2009 at 23:11:02 in Comedy
“I had friends that attended ASU earlier in the decade. I went down to visit and party with them a couple of times. The kids there that I met were lame and obnoxious. The parties we threw and went to were some of the worst I've ever seen. Mostly just a bunch of drunken haters. I was treated really bad, ridiculed somewhat for reasons I never figured out. The girls were sleazy and overly intoxicated. The dudes were just trying to act hard by being as uncool as possible. An awful crowd really. Not too different from what this clip shows. I could literally feel the hateful energy when I was with these kids, the girls were the worst. This never happened at CU parties or at any other college parties I attended for that matter.”
menukjau replied on May 13, 2009 at 23:25:34
“So, they were basically gutter trash!”
Senate Rejects Limit On Credit-Card Interest Rates
Commented May 13, 2009 at 22:29:19 in Politics
“Of course the DLC Senate members are going to tow the line for the corporate interests. The Democratic Leadership Corporation exists for no other reason. These members seek to undermine any and every attempt to reform the out of control finance and health care industries. It's just part of who they are.”
Obama To Push Immigration Reform Bill This Year
Commented Apr 09, 2009 at 07:48:04 in Politics
“Big agro is mostly against modernization reforms not the average consumer. Have you ever heard of regional and local food production? Something we need to get serious about. Plenty of legal immigrants from all over the planet all welcomed here every year.”
Obama To Push Immigration Reform Bill This Year
Commented Apr 09, 2009 at 04:01:01 in Politics
“Illigal immigration is the very biggest threat there is to the working class. Legaliziation for 12(25+) million illegal immigrants will destroy blue collar America. If the money party Dems push this legislation, than I for one am going to work my heart out to see these sell out individuals defeated and disgraced, and I am as passionate about the Democrats being in the majority as anyone can be. I have no choice but to work against any amnesty effort, no less the travesty that corporate America wants. Being from Colorado before moving west, I have struggled for years with the disfunctional economic climate cheap undocumented labor has created. If illegal workers are allowed to flood in here on this scale and take all the jobs for diminished wages than I for one will be ruined. As my industry will no doubt be swamped.
This is fact. The DREAM act is a terrible piece of legislation, a total sell out.”
This is fact. The DREAM act is a terrible piece of legislation, a total sell out.”
waitforme replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 05:43:51
“(What is 'the Dream Act'? What a stupid name.)
You have supported Obama, and what he stands (stood) for. What you should understand is the history of the Mexican/California border. Mexicans and Spanish used to own California. There was and is an enormous cross-pollination of cultures here in California (and in Arizona and Texas). Streets and cities are named for impossible-to-count Mexicans who owned land here. Why shouldn't Mexicans and Americans (who can go to live and buy land in Mexico easily, I have heard) be able to go back and forth with impunity? OK, so we really do need borders. But it should be easier for Mexicans who have lived here for decades to stay here with their families -- it serves nobody to deport them! Sometimes the person who is deported is the one working and supporting their citizen family. Mexicans are working and contributing to our economy.
To answer your question, there should be NO 'cheap' labor here. There should be unions and rules which make sure everyone is paid a living wage and treated properly, not like slaves.
That said, farmers also need seasonal labor (even Diane Feinstein, Senator, supports this). When Mexicans are not allowed to come and pick the fruit, vegetables and nuts farms close down, 'developers' come in and buy up the land and where will we get affordable food?
Think. Think about all this.”
You have supported Obama, and what he stands (stood) for. What you should understand is the history of the Mexican/California border. Mexicans and Spanish used to own California. There was and is an enormous cross-pollination of cultures here in California (and in Arizona and Texas). Streets and cities are named for impossible-to-count Mexicans who owned land here. Why shouldn't Mexicans and Americans (who can go to live and buy land in Mexico easily, I have heard) be able to go back and forth with impunity? OK, so we really do need borders. But it should be easier for Mexicans who have lived here for decades to stay here with their families -- it serves nobody to deport them! Sometimes the person who is deported is the one working and supporting their citizen family. Mexicans are working and contributing to our economy.
To answer your question, there should be NO 'cheap' labor here. There should be unions and rules which make sure everyone is paid a living wage and treated properly, not like slaves.
That said, farmers also need seasonal labor (even Diane Feinstein, Senator, supports this). When Mexicans are not allowed to come and pick the fruit, vegetables and nuts farms close down, 'developers' come in and buy up the land and where will we get affordable food?
Think. Think about all this.”
305Rider replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 05:16:27
“I see that this argument has risen again, I love hearing it because it's the same one that was said when:
The Irish came to this country to escape the potato famine.
&
The Italians & Germans came to this country before & after WW 1.
Did those migrations actually destroy the American middle class? No, in fact a large majority of these group helped strenghten the middle class by becoming part of it. The same result can happen once again.
The major migrant groups today are Latinos & Eastern Europeans. They face the same struggles that their predecessors did, & trust me they can rise to the challenge like their predecessors.”
The Irish came to this country to escape the potato famine.
&
The Italians & Germans came to this country before & after WW 1.
Did those migrations actually destroy the American middle class? No, in fact a large majority of these group helped strenghten the middle class by becoming part of it. The same result can happen once again.
The major migrant groups today are Latinos & Eastern Europeans. They face the same struggles that their predecessors did, & trust me they can rise to the challenge like their predecessors.”
chrisrockero replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 04:55:07
“What are your sources?..
Obama To Call For Elimination Of All Nuclear Weapons Across The Globe
Commented Apr 04, 2009 at 22:07:52 in Politics
“Again, real leadership for a foreign policy and a world in crisis. Of course we have to work towards the post-nuclear arms era that is required for peace in the 21st century.
The authoritarian right wing has only malice and comtempt to offer in the face of true leadership, of course. They are in fact fanatics of the institutions of military and religious ideology. Conflict and division are required for these entities to persist.”
The authoritarian right wing has only malice and comtempt to offer in the face of true leadership, of course. They are in fact fanatics of the institutions of military and religious ideology. Conflict and division are required for these entities to persist.”
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