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Radiation Found At Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant, Site Of '79 Partial Meltdown
Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 14:34:43 in Green
“Rockwell Rocketdyne used to test rocket engines on a very regular basis and then just dump the fuel on the ground and let it soak in. It never occurred to any of the over educated boobs that the poison would eventually work its way into the water supply and local wells.
All of you who still live in Simi Valley please notice the high incidence of cancer in your area. Survey your friends and neighbors, then move away while you still can....”
All of you who still live in Simi Valley please notice the high incidence of cancer in your area. Survey your friends and neighbors, then move away while you still can....”
Adam Lambert's GMA Performance CANCELED: Good Morning America Calls Off Morning Concert
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 16:49:01 in Entertainment
“In the days of radio it was all about the music because you never saw the performers. Some of them actually had something to say, believe it or not..........real talent needs no window dressing.”
Lucinda replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 16:53:06
“Here here...from those of us who can recall such times!”
SCVADem replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 16:52:13
“"Video killed the radio star"”
Pirelli's 2010 Calendar PHOTOS: Topless, Muddy Nudity, And SO Much More (NSFW PICTURES)
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 14:04:57 in Style
“What's missing is the smiles.
They all look like so unhappy.
Like they're thinking about tire sizes or something equally boring.”
They all look like so unhappy.
Like they're thinking about tire sizes or something equally boring.”
Z-Liberator replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 15:18:36
“do you think women run around smiling while they are naked?”
"Fox And Friends" Hosts Worry That Military Needs "Special Debriefings" For Muslims
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 15:07:05 in Media
“The United States won World War II by defeating the Japanese on their own soil. Yes FDR rounded up all of the Japanese Americans and put them in camps. Yes, the United States dropped not one but 2 nuclear bombs on Japan destroying many civilians. The Japanese surrendered.
You could say they asked for it by attacking Pearl Harbor, but we asked for Pearl Harbor by putting a blockade around Japan because we didn't like what they were doing in China.
We could have chosen not to put a blockade around Japan. Sanctions are not a requirement any more than internment camps are a requirement.
but if you are going to pick a fight you better be prepared to deliver the knock out punch otherwise you are going to lose.”
You could say they asked for it by attacking Pearl Harbor, but we asked for Pearl Harbor by putting a blockade around Japan because we didn't like what they were doing in China.
We could have chosen not to put a blockade around Japan. Sanctions are not a requirement any more than internment camps are a requirement.
but if you are going to pick a fight you better be prepared to deliver the knock out punch otherwise you are going to lose.”
"Fox And Friends" Hosts Worry That Military Needs "Special Debriefings" For Muslims
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 20:30:44 in Media
“It may just be too stressful to ask some muslims to fight against their former countrymen.....”
skullman replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 21:17:35
“Not if the war is just. Americans of German, Japanese, and Italian heritage served in WWII and they served well.”
swanie replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:46:13
“Just think what would happen to the major if the Taliban got their hands on him.
He, and other Muslims in US uniform, have a right to be concerned, and even afraid. But, they do go and they do their duty . . .
.”
He, and other Muslims in US uniform, have a right to be concerned, and even afraid. But, they do go and they do their duty . . .
.”
wagthedog1001 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:44:00
“Maybe. But he's as American as Timothy McVeigh.”
Stephanie Seymour Gets Naked In Vanity Fair (PHOTOS)
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 20:18:55 in Entertainment
“Somewhere in my storage unit is buried under the boxes an issue of Playboy from the 1980s where Stephanie Seymour posed absolutely naked at a much younger age. I seem to remember her quote reading something like, " I am only going to do this once and never ever do it again." Apparently she has had a change of heart.”
TetonJumper replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:27:31
“Thank goodness she had a memory lapse.”
Noor Faleh Almaleki Dies: Iraqi Woman In US Dead After Father Runs Her Over For Being Too Westernized
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 14:48:37 in Home
“Foreigners need to understand that moving to America means to become an American and live under American law. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land here, not Islam or any other religion for that matter.”
The 'Bright Line Rule': New Papers Detail FBI, CIA Wrangle Over Torture
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 15:22:21 in Politics
“It seems unlikely that Obama would receive the Nobel Peace Prize and then be tried and convicted for war crimes in the same year, doesn't it ?”
The 'Bright Line Rule': New Papers Detail FBI, CIA Wrangle Over Torture
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 14:36:57 in Politics
“That is why I reference article 5 and article 8 which is where Due Process and Writ of Habeas corpus are written in the constitution. They are suspects first and then they can have their day in court. I don't disagree with you.”
The 'Bright Line Rule': New Papers Detail FBI, CIA Wrangle Over Torture
Commented Oct 31, 2009 at 16:00:53 in Politics
“Article 5 and Article 8 of the Constitution are crystal clear as well as the Geneva convention. There should be no wrangling necessary. The guilty should be tried, convicted, and jailed.”
DCDave replied on Oct 31, 2009 at 17:59:52
“I don't have a problem with this as long as Obama resigns to face trial himself. He is violating the Constitution with his continuance of indefinite detention, extra-ordinary rendition and international law by illegal predator Drone attacks on a sovereign state (Pakistan).”
TFlint replied on Oct 31, 2009 at 16:54:12
“Let's keep it legal. The suspects should be tried. The guilty should be convicted and jailed. Remember that the Bush gang were torturing people who had not been tried for any crimes. Don't play their game.”
Palemoon replied on Oct 31, 2009 at 16:49:26
“I agree with you 100%. Best Post Ever!!”
blackrome replied on Oct 31, 2009 at 16:17:42
“Exactly. They really released the silver bullet for why there should be prosecutions.
There are no excuses.
As if there ever were.
Now we have the actual documents where they tried to say the Geneva Convention should not apply.
If we don't prosecute I can't see how the world court will not pick up the case.
Especially since the UN is investigating the USA for there drone strikes.
Obama is about to get himself caught right in the middle of Bush's war crimes if he hasn't already.”
There are no excuses.
As if there ever were.
Now we have the actual documents where they tried to say the Geneva Convention should not apply.
If we don't prosecute I can't see how the world court will not pick up the case.
Especially since the UN is investigating the USA for there drone strikes.
Obama is about to get himself caught right in the middle of Bush's war crimes if he hasn't already.”
Seymour Hersh: Military Is Waging War Against The White House
Commented Oct 24, 2009 at 22:57:23 in Politics
“The military is not guaranteeing success if they do get the forty thousand troops either. The good general is just playing liars poker.”
Defense Department Opposed Franken's Anti-Rape Amendment
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 23:06:56 in Politics
“A-gainst
C-ontractors
O-rganized to
R-ape our women, electrocute our soldiers, committing fraud, and otherwise be
N-on compliant contractually while taking vast sums of government money
“Cochran told Stark that rape victims deserve their day in court, but it's not the government's place to dictate the terms of employment contracts.”
Oh, really?
So then cutting off the funding for ACORN was not the government’s place? ACORN gets cut off while these bastards continue to break laws, commit crimes, electrocute our soldiers, and rape our women? Are you sure these guys are not working for the Taliban because right now Haliburton and KBR sound like the enemy to me and ACORN not at all.
K-ould
B-e
R-aping your daughters for fun and profit
We are setting such a good example for the Middle East I don't know why they don't like us...”
C-ontractors
O-rganized to
R-ape our women, electrocute our soldiers, committing fraud, and otherwise be
N-on compliant contractually while taking vast sums of government money
“Cochran told Stark that rape victims deserve their day in court, but it's not the government's place to dictate the terms of employment contracts.”
Oh, really?
So then cutting off the funding for ACORN was not the government’s place? ACORN gets cut off while these bastards continue to break laws, commit crimes, electrocute our soldiers, and rape our women? Are you sure these guys are not working for the Taliban because right now Haliburton and KBR sound like the enemy to me and ACORN not at all.
K-ould
B-e
R-aping your daughters for fun and profit
We are setting such a good example for the Middle East I don't know why they don't like us...”
nothingmusic42 replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 23:25:51
“brilliant!”
Bloomberg LP Acquires BusinessWeek
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 10:21:36 in Media
“Since we have bailed out the banks and wall street I think it is entirely legitimate to now raise the taxes on the rich and the blameless to 90% so that the taxpayers can be repaid.”
How The Middle Class Got Squeezed: Charles Hugh Smith
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 09:55:20 in Business
“The high taxes ( 65%) imposed on the rich by FDR and later by Eisenhower (93%) were justified at the time to save the country.
Now taxpayer money is being used to the tune of 24 trillion dollars to bail out Wall Street insurance companies who sell insurance on contracts and insurance on insurance. We are once again justified in raising the taxes on the rich from 35 % to 90%. Actually the Capital Gains rate is 15%.
Reagan, Bush, and Bush, have done everything they can to dismantle the NEW DEAL that FDR so skillfully put together and we are worse off for it.
We need a new NEW DEAL that lifts up the people at the bottom and limits those at the top.”
Now taxpayer money is being used to the tune of 24 trillion dollars to bail out Wall Street insurance companies who sell insurance on contracts and insurance on insurance. We are once again justified in raising the taxes on the rich from 35 % to 90%. Actually the Capital Gains rate is 15%.
Reagan, Bush, and Bush, have done everything they can to dismantle the NEW DEAL that FDR so skillfully put together and we are worse off for it.
We need a new NEW DEAL that lifts up the people at the bottom and limits those at the top.”
How The Middle Class Got Squeezed: Charles Hugh Smith
Commented Oct 13, 2009 at 22:41:36 in Business
“This country was founded on equality. The founding fathers came over from Europe and wanted to create a society where people could be equal. That is why we have a constitution.
Capitalism, at its unregulated, unbridled worst is anything but equality. Republicans still believe freedom means being able to torture, plunder, rip off anyone and everyone without restraint. Not true! They lie!
We need a new, NEW DEAL that lifts up the people at the bottom and reins in the rip off artists at the top. Health Care Reform with a strong public option is a good place to start which help everyone.”
Capitalism, at its unregulated, unbridled worst is anything but equality. Republicans still believe freedom means being able to torture, plunder, rip off anyone and everyone without restraint. Not true! They lie!
We need a new, NEW DEAL that lifts up the people at the bottom and reins in the rip off artists at the top. Health Care Reform with a strong public option is a good place to start which help everyone.”
How The Middle Class Got Squeezed: Charles Hugh Smith
Commented Oct 13, 2009 at 22:26:44 in Business
“No, the legislation that was FDRs NEW DEAL brought many many skilled workers into the middle class. The Wagner act allowed Unions to organize and union participation increased from 11% in 1929 to 33% in the 1960s. The high union wages tended to lift up the wages of non union workers as well so everyone gained except for the CEO.
Also as part of the new deal FDR passed legislation that limited hours and introduced a minimum wage.
After reaching a high of 33% union participation Ronald Reagan and the radical conservatives trashed the unions and trashed America. He spit on us.
Now union participation is back down to 11%, where it was during the Great Depression.”
Also as part of the new deal FDR passed legislation that limited hours and introduced a minimum wage.
After reaching a high of 33% union participation Ronald Reagan and the radical conservatives trashed the unions and trashed America. He spit on us.
Now union participation is back down to 11%, where it was during the Great Depression.”
KaptainKen replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 07:11:59
“I agree with you 100%, Guitars, and would only add that, in addition to Union membership in the 30% range, the marginal tax rate during the 1960s (applied only to those individuals and corporations with the highest incomes) ranged between 70 and 90%.
But I think you missed my point: a wage earner can achieve a "middle class" lifestyle, but because they get their income, in wages, from someone else they are still workers.
These folks resist unionization. They look around and see they have all the trappings of the middle class, in terms of houses, cars, etc., and say, "I must be Middle Class ... I don't need no stinkin' union." These "middle class" lifestyle workers are exactly the ones that have seen their real incomes reduced since the Reagan era and are being clobbered by the current recession.”
But I think you missed my point: a wage earner can achieve a "middle class" lifestyle, but because they get their income, in wages, from someone else they are still workers.
These folks resist unionization. They look around and see they have all the trappings of the middle class, in terms of houses, cars, etc., and say, "I must be Middle Class ... I don't need no stinkin' union." These "middle class" lifestyle workers are exactly the ones that have seen their real incomes reduced since the Reagan era and are being clobbered by the current recession.”
Bloggers Furious At White House For Anonymous Ridicule
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 16:04:11 in Politics
“Much is revealed and much can be learned online. Don't sell the internet short. The online community shares opinions, information, experiences, and knowledge that would not be possible otherwise.”
U.S. Still Lacks Reliable System For Tracking Foreign Visitors On Expired Visas
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 11:18:47 in Politics
“We need a moratorium on immigration to this country. That's what FDR did as part of the New Deal, it worked, and that is what Obama should do.
We need workers in this country who can vote.
Everyone must vote to take control of the country.
If you don't live here you can't vote and the employers are going to have their way with you.”
We need workers in this country who can vote.
Everyone must vote to take control of the country.
If you don't live here you can't vote and the employers are going to have their way with you.”
Paul Krugman: Fed, Banks Returning To "Status Quo Circa 2007"
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 21:46:03 in Business
“Your flow chart does not stand up to scrutiny. The public does not securitize the loans and so the straight line across the bottom of the chart is wrong. Also you are missing the box for the wall street stock brokers. Show commercial banks and investments banks merged into a fog bank. Show the FED printing money and selling it to the government and to the banks but not the people.
This is not the chart that comes to my mind when I think of this story. The picture that comes to my mind is the taxpayer bending over and the banks having their way with the taxpayer. Make that chart for your story.”
This is not the chart that comes to my mind when I think of this story. The picture that comes to my mind is the taxpayer bending over and the banks having their way with the taxpayer. Make that chart for your story.”
Washington Doesn't Get It: We Need More Jobs
Commented Oct 07, 2009 at 18:19:15 in Politics
“Go here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_tax_in_the_United_States
Then Scroll down to here:
Tax rates in history
then here:
History of progressivity in federal income tax
Read the tax tables there.
Also you should read Paul Krugman’s book Conscience of a liberal.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_tax_in_the_United_States
Then Scroll down to here:
Tax rates in history
then here:
History of progressivity in federal income tax
Read the tax tables there.
Also you should read Paul Krugman’s book Conscience of a liberal.”
Conservatives Revel In Obama's Olympic Bid Failure
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 16:33:58 in Politics
“http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/443213in.html
That's right! There were hundreds of people that died from heat stroke in 1995 in Chicago.
That's right! Al Capone had the Purple gang come up from Toledo to do his killing for him afterwhich they would ride back down to Toledo and hide in the tunnels down by the river.
Explosions on the docks, Frank Nitty and the boys, Chicago has so much great history to offer.
I can't imagine why they would rather go to the home of the Carnival, the Thong, the ocean views and on and on and on....”
That's right! There were hundreds of people that died from heat stroke in 1995 in Chicago.
That's right! Al Capone had the Purple gang come up from Toledo to do his killing for him afterwhich they would ride back down to Toledo and hide in the tunnels down by the river.
Explosions on the docks, Frank Nitty and the boys, Chicago has so much great history to offer.
I can't imagine why they would rather go to the home of the Carnival, the Thong, the ocean views and on and on and on....”
Washington Doesn't Get It: We Need More Jobs
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 16:27:54 in Politics
“We spent our way out of the great depression.
It wasn't World War II that got us out of the depression.
It was the government spending 35% of GDP that got us out of the great depression.
Spending does not have to be on war, it could be on windmills or solar panels or wingnuts.
The stimulus package is a good idea but at 2% of GDP it is just a drop in the bucket.
TAX THE FILTHY RICH is what FDR did after the depression. Tax rates were 90%, look it up.
Paying taxes is the patriotic thing to do. Those that have must share with the have nots.”
It wasn't World War II that got us out of the depression.
It was the government spending 35% of GDP that got us out of the great depression.
Spending does not have to be on war, it could be on windmills or solar panels or wingnuts.
The stimulus package is a good idea but at 2% of GDP it is just a drop in the bucket.
TAX THE FILTHY RICH is what FDR did after the depression. Tax rates were 90%, look it up.
Paying taxes is the patriotic thing to do. Those that have must share with the have nots.”
justthefacts17 replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 17:14:58
“Nobody,but, nobody ever paid 90% tax rate. The Left always
thinks a law is passed and all is solved. There was always
loopholes devised by politicians to circumvent stupid laws
they foisted on free people. Even JFK realized the hypocrisy
and lowered to 70% and devised more loopholes. Reagan
dropped to 28% and elimenated many loopholes.
You can look it up.”
thinks a law is passed and all is solved. There was always
loopholes devised by politicians to circumvent stupid laws
they foisted on free people. Even JFK realized the hypocrisy
and lowered to 70% and devised more loopholes. Reagan
dropped to 28% and elimenated many loopholes.
You can look it up.”
arktig replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 16:38:25
“The government has no money to spend. Deficit spending only increases inflation and further strains the economy. If it helped, why did the economy collapse given the high deficit spending in prior years? Please add this as your comment: "When the government increases deficit sending,
the economy collapses!" There is some truth to it, although it's not the only reason.
Here is what to do in order to save the economy:
* Return Glass-Steagall and other good financial regulations.
* Balance the trade
* Stop the wars
* Balance the budget
* Reduce monopolism in the economy
Taxing the rich is OK but it's only an accessory. There is more to it but the above would be a good start.”
the economy collapses!" There is some truth to it, although it's not the only reason.
Here is what to do in order to save the economy:
* Return Glass-Steagall and other good financial regulations.
* Balance the trade
* Stop the wars
* Balance the budget
* Reduce monopolism in the economy
Taxing the rich is OK but it's only an accessory. There is more to it but the above would be a good start.”
asteven replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 16:38:07
“screw the poor! This is America: an eye for an eye. What do you want? Socialism?”
Fred Hood replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 16:35:53
“DITTO”
WasAGr8State replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 16:32:19
“Why not just shoot all the rich people like Castro and Che did. Or haven't your "progressed" to that that stage yet?”
Elizabeth Smart Testimony: Says She Was Raped Daily (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 16:20:50 in Home
“We have to fix this.
You can not take people that do not belong to you (not related to you) and smuggle them away.
That would be wrong.
You can not have sex with underage girls.
That would also be wrong.
You can not force yourself on women.
That would also be wrong.
You can not tie people up against their will.
That would also be wrong.
You can not give drugs and alcohol to underage kids.
That would also be wrong.
Why is this guy not already in jail for many years to come?
Why is there not a trial?”
You can not take people that do not belong to you (not related to you) and smuggle them away.
That would be wrong.
You can not have sex with underage girls.
That would also be wrong.
You can not force yourself on women.
That would also be wrong.
You can not tie people up against their will.
That would also be wrong.
You can not give drugs and alcohol to underage kids.
That would also be wrong.
Why is this guy not already in jail for many years to come?
Why is there not a trial?”
Conservatives Revel In Obama's Olympic Bid Failure
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 14:23:05 in Politics
“This is such a no brainer for me. where would you rather go, to a place known for its parties, naked beaches, warm climates, incredible ocean views; or on the other hand a city known for cold blustery winds off of Lake Michigan with sub zero temperature, gray skies,rain, snow, sleat, sludge, heat, dirty politics and Mayor Daily and the Chicago police beating the snot out of anti war protestors? DDuuuuuhhhhh”
FdeBear replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 16:32:49
“Cops beating the snot out of war protesters? Man, that was 1968! And as far as Chicago's "dirty" politics. It was the current mayor's father who was "The Boss" and he died in 1976. You forgot all about Mayor Bryn and Harold Washington before this other Daley popped up and he's a totally different dude. It's like you folks who haven't lived there are still looking for Al Capone. Turn off the myths.Chicago is no different in its governance than any other city in the U.S.”
FdeBear replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 16:26:29
“Hey, it was the Summer Olympics we are talking about, my friend.”
Who Has The Best Chest In Hollywood? (PHOTOS, POLL)
Commented Sep 26, 2009 at 14:38:50 in Entertainment
“I think Natalie Portman is better known for her face which is quite beautiful.”
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