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HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses Shameless Tea Party Heckling Of Hough Family On 'The Ed Show' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 22:37:18 in Media
“What would YOUR solution be?”
SouthernYankeeBelle replied on Nov 26, 2009 at 22:19:57
“First of all I would take Liberman off as chairman of any committee and do not let him into any of their caucuses. He is a rat who goes back and reports to the republicans what went on. I don't like a fence sitter. I don't care what party they are in. I didn't think it was right when republicans did it and I don't think its right when democrats do it. Then I would put pressure on the blue dogs if you don't play than you won't get any financial help from the democrats. Do exactly what the republicans do. Start putting the pressure on.”
The Coma Man Hoax: Rom Houben's "Communication" Is "Ideomotor" Ouija Board Effect
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 22:12:56 in Living
“There actually is a syndrome called Locked-in Syndrome where people are totally paralyzed and are thought to be in a coma, but they are fully conscious. It was described in the book and movie called "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly". Do we know that was not what was going on with this man?”
CopeNagin replied on Nov 26, 2009 at 03:09:17
“The man you're talking about could blink, and that was the basis of his arduous communication (with a woman who transcribed the letters he chose by blinking, for purposes of writing the book). It is not at all the same thing. His helper would begin reciting the alphabet, and he would blink when she reached the letter he wanted. As she became accustomed to his style and habits of speech, she could anticipate words, but he always confirmed through active blinking -- nothing at all like "facilitating".”
FilthyHarry replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 22:28:58
“Let them do the test of who is doing the communicating, the patient or the facilitator.”
Sarah Palin: Fooling None Of The People All Of The Time
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 21:24:24 in Politics
“The thing is that the fact that she couldn't hold her own on policy in the 2008 election didn't prevent people from idolizing her anyway. Read the article and watch the video that New Left Media posted from the Palin Book signing. Those people love her and it doesn't even bother them that they can't give a coherent reason why, and they have no clue about her actual policy positions. Policy doesn't seem to matter to them.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/23/palin-supporters-struggle_n_367800.html”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/23/palin-supporters-struggle_n_367800.html”
hp blogger Shan Wells replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 21:46:58
“Exactly my point, above. Well reasoned.”
The Real Reason Obama Isn't Making Much Progress
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 21:41:33 in Politics
“Does anyone think a system that works this way is sustainable?”
The Ersatz Public Option
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 20:39:08 in Politics
“Dennis Kucinich, that's who.”
jmpurser replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 21:53:51
“I'd vote for him in a heartbeat but don't believe I'll ever get the chance.”
The Ersatz Public Option
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 20:37:45 in Politics
“The thing that scares me about your statement is that then you will vote for Republicans. At least there are some Democrats that care about people. The Republicans aren't even pretending to care any more. Time for a third party, I think.”
The Ersatz Public Option
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 20:35:13 in Politics
“I have been taking a medication for the past few years that cost my insurance company $300 per month when I first started taking it. In the past year it has gone up to over $500. That is a 60% price increase in the last year! It's like the credit card companies scurrying to up their interest rates quick before the reform goes through. How can anyone think that corporations have any interest in their customers other than as cash machines?”
The Inevitable Fluke That Is Sarah Palin
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 20:42:41 in Media
“I agree. I wanted to give her a chance, but as soon as she started talking, it was over. She was nasty, condescending, mean and unable to complete a coherent sentence.”
Why Aren't We All in This Together?
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 20:35:34 in Living
“Sometimes there is value in asking ourselves "how do we think this is going to turn out"? "What will the result be if we continue doing what we are doing"? It's too bad that self reflection is such a rare phenomenon in this day and age.”
10 Reasons Why the Stupak-Pitts Amendment Has to Go
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 21:56:55 in Politics
“I don't want my tax dollars to pay for viagra.”
SonofLiberty1 replied on Nov 15, 2009 at 07:30:52
“I don't either and I'm a guy. I don't use it so there!”
10 Reasons Why the Stupak-Pitts Amendment Has to Go
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 21:54:05 in Politics
“I want to designate that none of my tax dollars can be used for war.”
mikefina replied on Nov 15, 2009 at 21:42:45
“Okay--but you have to move out from under the protective umbrella the military provides and which sometimes requires war.
Do send a post-card. We'll miss you.”
Do send a post-card. We'll miss you.”
10 Reasons Why the Stupak-Pitts Amendment Has to Go
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 21:49:15 in Politics
“Can I designate that I don't want my tax dollars used for war?”
Schmidt Calls Palin's Memoirs "Total Fiction"
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 21:13:50 in Politics
“As she treats others, so they will treat her. That is karma. That is obviously”
beautyontheinside replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 20:33:54
“Karma works in wonderful ways. We want it to work in direct ways...we want it to be now, instantaneous....but lovely Karma does not work that way. She takes her own sweet time and when she does come around...whew...sometimes it's really not a pretty sight (and even better than we wanted it to work).”
An Open Letter to Harry Reid on Controlling Health Care Costs
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 19:46:29 in Politics
“I don't think anyone is stopping you from having a medical savings account and finding your own insurance even if this bill does get passed. Go right ahead, but don't limit other people's options just because you can afford to save for medical contingencies. Some people don't have enough money left over after food and housing to do that.”
FreeNemo replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 11:45:10
“If the government is going to take over health insurance, then they WILL impose plan coverage on everyone. That will eliminate reasonable options like Philclock's. Heck, even the current language will probably fine him for not maintaining "adequate" coverage.”
Philclock replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 21:26:25
“Ceck out John Mackey's "Whole Foods alternative to Obamacare" for ideas on using Health Savings Accounts, eg, have employer make cash contribution of company sponsored health insurance deductibless into individual HSA's, individuals can use fund for cash payments of "normal" health care, buy catastrophic services only when necessary and that's what policies are really for:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342170072865070.html”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342170072865070.html”
No One Is More American Than I Am
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 20:38:12 in Politics
“You sound like Muslims are the only ones who have ever perpetrated harmful acts on Americans. I'll bet if a study was done of the religions of all those who have committed harmful acts in our military or to our officials, the majority would not be Muslim.
Also, I am sure that anyone who is part of the Secret Service has been thoroughly investigated.”
Also, I am sure that anyone who is part of the Secret Service has been thoroughly investigated.”
No One Is More American Than I Am
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 20:33:22 in Politics
“Isn't that what America is supposed to be about? Didn't the first American settlers come here so they could practice their religion freely without fear? Those of you who are so proud of your country need to get that by such discrimination as you are exhibiting, you are undermining your country.”
Protecting a Woman's Right to Choose
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 19:50:46 in Denver
“It has been the law in this country since 1977 (the Hyde Amendment) that no public money can be used for abortions. What people are objecting to is prohibiting coverage of abortions by health insurance policies which are paid for with peoples' own money. That is wrong.”
thentheresmaude replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 21:32:10
“Quite honestly doesn't it sound a bit odd that a Dem came up with that amendment? It's like they self-sabotaged themselves from winning the bigger argument for Healthcare for all...very odd. Nobody to blame but themselves if they fail, they must learn to be united like the Republicans and get rid of those mediocre Democrats who screw up real progress from happening.”
alex61 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 20:15:11
“Thank you. But the money people are spending would be for coverage. What stops them from just getting an abortion and paying for it themselves? Liberals seem to have an unreasoning fear of this simple remedy.”
Protecting a Woman's Right to Choose
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 19:44:04 in Denver
“Did you even read the article? No one is trying to get abortion paid for out of the people's pocket. Prohibiting people from getting abortions even if they pay for it out of their own pocket is what is the issue.”
DRaymond replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 20:47:25
“No, the law says absolutely nothing about being able to pay for your abortion. It also says nothing about not being able to get insurance that covers abortion. What it says is that it has to be supplemental insurance purchased outside of the insurance exchange.
This is like the tow truck industry claiming that the law is denying access to tow trucks because towing isn't automatically covered in all auto insurance plans, you have to get it extra.”
This is like the tow truck industry claiming that the law is denying access to tow trucks because towing isn't automatically covered in all auto insurance plans, you have to get it extra.”
alex61 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 20:12:27
“Are you saying that Roe v Wade is being overturned? I don't think so. It may have something to do with people not being able to get abortion coverage on their insurance, but nothing is stopping people from writing a check and paying for the the abortion they want.”
EuroMom replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 19:57:57
“Yes, I did read the article -- but I do accept your criticism of my post. I was just annoyed by the "all the abortions you want" attitude and the "as it should be" attitude about payment. There are many, many instances in which an abortion can endanger a woman's physical or mental health -- so it isn't quite as clear-cut an issue as cupcake made it sound. Apologies if I over-reacted to that.”
Why the Stupak Amendment Is a Monumental Setback for Abortion Access
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 22:57:54 in Politics
“I agree that it should not be covered under the public option. My problem is not allowing coverage in private plans. Basically, this denies a legal medical procedure to poor people, just because they are poor. That is not right. Those are the very people who should not be forced to have unwanted children.”
Why the Stupak Amendment Is a Monumental Setback for Abortion Access
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 22:54:59 in Politics
“I agree with you completely.
I do, however worry that giving up on democrats (which, believe me, I am very tempted to do) will hand the government to the Republicans. I don't see how that will help.”
I do, however worry that giving up on democrats (which, believe me, I am very tempted to do) will hand the government to the Republicans. I don't see how that will help.”
Why the Stupak Amendment Is a Monumental Setback for Abortion Access
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 22:51:20 in Politics
“Did you read the article? Have you done any investigation on the issue of health care reform and abortion? The bill has always said that no taxpayer money will be used to fund abortions. Since Republicans and conservadems didn't believe what the bill actually said, they insisted on an amendment prohibiting abortions in any plan in the exchange (the exchange being the group of insurance options BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE from which we will be able to choose) even if they are paid for by individual's own premiums. No one is asking you to pay for other people's abortions any more than you ever have. Now even the private insurance plans cannot offer coverage for abortion. It was a sneaky way for people who want to control what other people do with their bodies to circumvent the current laws.”
Policon replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 09:34:16
“Obviously you have done your homework on the bill. Can you tell me what page states that abortion wouldn't have been covered?”
The Public Option
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 21:19:09 in Politics
“But it is so obviously not about the cheapest way to get the best service for the most people. It is clearly about providing the most money for the least output for the CEO's and shareholders of the insurance companies. Watching the congressional circus, how could you come to any other conclusion?”
Hope, Change and The Long Road: One Year Later
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 20:20:16 in Politics
“I seem to remember people saying when the bail outs first happened and the stimulus was first passed that if the Dow hit 10,000 and the big banks didn't fail that they would be considered a success. Haven't we moved the goalposts again?”
goldnchyl replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 04:23:02
“the goalposts have been moving since the campaign.”
Obama's First Year: It Ain't No Crystal Staircase
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 19:56:51 in Politics
“Excellent post.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 20:56:51 in Politics
“They have a serious candidate?!?”
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