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The 5 Fish You Should Never Eat
Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 19:54:47 in Green
“As long as the oceans are the world's commons the are doomed like every other commons. Think Easter Island.”
Eliminate the Senate?
Commented Dec 31, 2009 at 14:32:18 in Politics
“The Senate was not meant to be democratic. It was meant to protect the Rich and their property. Read about the founding fathers. They made no bones about what they were trying to do.”
Move Your Money: A New Year's Resolution
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 15:34:43 in Business
“The free market had it's chance in 29 and 07. We need something the people understand. I remember many bankers on TV telling their audience that credit swaps and the like were too hard to explain to the mob. We need much closer regulation by the government.”
The New Decade: Billionaire Bailouts or Progressive Resurgence?
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 14:41:33 in Business
“One big consolation is the new more educated class of folks who recognize that they are being screwed by the the upper class. I do not hear the middle class defending the upper class with the old clichés we always heard before. You are just jealous bla bla bla.”
tomas0808 replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 17:38:46
“and a new cynicism is emerging regarding the MSM. More and more people are simply not buying that crap”
Her Brother Dead For Lack Of A Battery, Pittsburgh Woman Returns To Washington
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 13:16:57 in Politics
“I had to have my defibrillator battery replaced. $104,000.0
wdw505 replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:41:43
“i'll bet your insurance paid for most of that”
Trumka: Senate Bill As Is Will Die In The House
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 12:49:45 in Politics
“The founding fathers wanted one body 0f the legislature to be the protector of property, the rich, and the Senate has done their job exceedingly well for all of these years. You are right. We are no longer a true democracy if we ever were. And I taught government for over 30 years. What a waste.
A Parliamentary system might be worth trying.”
A Parliamentary system might be worth trying.”
For Some Soldiers, The Homefront Is An Even Tougher Battle
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 12:23:51 in Impact
“That is what Harry and Louise always said. Social democracies seem to be a much better form of government
Lieberman Closer To Supporting Reform, But Not There Yet
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 14:25:37 in Politics
“My contempt for Lieberman could not be greater. I despise him.”
Lieberman Closer To Supporting Reform, But Not There Yet
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 14:17:30 in Politics
“I agree with you Color. I think this health care debate will serve as a good case study for classroom discussion or a book about when our democracy died. What a shame. Capitalism destroys Democracy. Each greedy interest group thinks its interest trumps the general welfare. Dog eat dog capitalism. I've got mine Jack.
I quit. Good luck.”
I quit. Good luck.”
Senate Democrats Consider Nightmare Scenario On Health Care
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 11:54:41 in Politics
“Our government is dysfunctional, Our Senate is dysfunctional. Our Constitution is out dated. We no longer can honestly call ourselves a democracy. We are a Potempkin village, a sham. We should just call ourselves "Corporate America". It is sad to see what the capitalist system has done to democracy.”
O'Reilly Ambushes Elementary School For 'War On Christmas' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 06, 2009 at 17:06:02 in Media
“Best bumper sticker, "You don't pray in my public school. I won't think in your church."
Deal?”
Deal?”
Gridiron Dinner 2009: Palin Comes For Russian Embassy, Barney Frank Talks About Twitter
Commented Dec 06, 2009 at 03:18:14 in Media
“Ma Palin sure is a looker. And smart too. She has a way with words. I bet she went to college too.”
quoteme replied on Dec 06, 2009 at 03:29:45
“Several colleges, in fact!”
Sarah's Palling Around with Conspiracists
Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 18:09:59 in Politics
“Ma Palin met Mr Bonaparte when she was governor of Alaska.”
An Open Letter To President Obama On Afghanistan
Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 17:20:07 in World
“That is why when we are no longer a super power I will not be sad in the least. Oh happy days.”
Cost Estimates Of Afghanistan Troop Buildup Vary Widely
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 17:39:37 in World
“Thats ok. Then they will not be available to put down the revolution.”
Analysis: Fed Under Fire As Public Anger Mounts
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 17:48:02 in Business
“Yeah, we need more wars.”
Bring Back the Cots! The Filibuster and Health Care Reform
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 02:19:22 in Politics
“60 votes is a Senate rule not a Constitutional rule. Change the dam n requirement to 55 or 52 and get on with the stupid game.”
PeterGrfx replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 11:34:28
“Yes, I agree, but that change, too, would require 60 votes to close off debate against a filibuster.”
"Going Rogue" Index (Unofficial)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 17:01:23 in Books
“H. Ross Perot-Sarah Palin ===2012.”
For Some Uninsured, Health Bill Benefits Would Kick In Right Away
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 16:28:38 in Politics
“Good old capitalism. The invisible hand will kick in any second now I'm sure.”
Friday is LA's EV day -- Nissan's Leaf Hits Dodger Stadium, Santa Monica
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 02:39:00 in Business
“That is a nice looking car. I hope it has the quality my PRIUS has.”
The Great Atomic Film Cover-Up
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 18:33:22 in Media
“I have seen a documentary on t v called "Japan's Atomic Bomb". The film clams they had tested a bomb and with a little more time they would have used it on our invasion fleet. I think the film has an authentic story and it should be a part of the discussion on this topic.”
Aardvaark replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 16:47:37
“I've said in other places that the "documentary" should have been called a speculentary. It ignores or glosses over some of the hard realities of wartime Japan. They were short on fuel and electric power that they would need for processing uranium, they didn't have the heavy water, they didn't have the research facilities or the scientists needed.
Japan was having problems just building the planes and ships they needed for war, let alone the barges they needed for shipping to to stay alive.
They also didn't have the means for delivery, except for ships. How close do you think we would have allowed a Japanese ship to get? Submarines would be a possibility, but even then, they were in short supply.
In addition, while Japan had many technological advances in the last 50 years, it was still not really a fully developed technological society. I understand that when the Mitsubishi Zero prototype was built, it was taken from the factory to the airfield on an oxcart.
We had all these farm folk who had been tinkering with tractors and cars that we tapped for our industrial war machine.
Captured Japanese planes had their fairings were hand formed. Since there are many variations in hand-built parts, a lot of time had to be spent to make and fit each one on every plane. We were stamping out the same uniform parts on a press for our planes, and little fitting was needed.
Japan didn't have the infrastructure.”
Japan was having problems just building the planes and ships they needed for war, let alone the barges they needed for shipping to to stay alive.
They also didn't have the means for delivery, except for ships. How close do you think we would have allowed a Japanese ship to get? Submarines would be a possibility, but even then, they were in short supply.
In addition, while Japan had many technological advances in the last 50 years, it was still not really a fully developed technological society. I understand that when the Mitsubishi Zero prototype was built, it was taken from the factory to the airfield on an oxcart.
We had all these farm folk who had been tinkering with tractors and cars that we tapped for our industrial war machine.
Captured Japanese planes had their fairings were hand formed. Since there are many variations in hand-built parts, a lot of time had to be spent to make and fit each one on every plane. We were stamping out the same uniform parts on a press for our planes, and little fitting was needed.
Japan didn't have the infrastructure.”
ReallyMe replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 23:48:38
“I don't know if it is possible for you to find this book or not but the book-
"The Bells of Nagasaki" mentions a Japanese atomic researcher who was in Nagasaki at the time the bomb was dropped and his reaction when he realized what had happened.”
"The Bells of Nagasaki" mentions a Japanese atomic researcher who was in Nagasaki at the time the bomb was dropped and his reaction when he realized what had happened.”
Graham: House Health Care Bill Would Die In Senate (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 17:26:11 in Politics
“The Publicans sorta remind me of the rich guy in your story.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 16:35:39 in Politics
“We need to switch to a parliamentary system that has party discipline. We need to know who to blame.”
MSNBC's Shuster Assails GOP Leadership's Embrace Of Right-Wing Scare Tactics, Ex-GOP Congressman Storms Off Set After Insult
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 02:44:07 in Politics
“He should never be a guest on a decent talk show in the first place. He always uses the same technique, talk louder and faster and talk over the host and everyone else.
He does it every time.”
He does it every time.”
Democrats Clear Impasse Blocking Health Care Vote
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 02:20:33 in Politics
“And I am sick of the "no tax money for abortions "argument. Why don't we all get to decide what our taxes go for. I don't want my taxes going for any more stupid wars, stupid religious programs, bonuses for Wall Street crooks, farm subsidies for corporate farms.
I am offended by helping to pay for that wasteful nonsense. Why are only some people's consciences of value?”
I am offended by helping to pay for that wasteful nonsense. Why are only some people's consciences of value?”
happyman315 replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 16:37:53
“Don't forget the over 600 Billion for the defense department' ANNUAL budget, That's over and above the cost of the wars.”
SurrealPumpkin replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 12:55:48
“They shout louder.”
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