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Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:02:01 in Business
“Look at the Meta message... lots of economics is based on perception. By creating a positive perception, insitutions and people will feel more comfortable and spend more money. Buffet isn't telling us what to do, he's showing us by example, and laying a foundation so that people will feel confident again.
Part of the problem is that the banks have the money, but they aren't willing to lend except to very stable customers. Buffet's comments indicate that he perceives this as perception issue, and he's trying to create a positive perception and help institutions feel comfortable again.
On the other hand, banks could be holding money back to make Obama fail. Four years of a recession will likely have Obama out of office in 2012.
I hope the Buffet is right.”
Part of the problem is that the banks have the money, but they aren't willing to lend except to very stable customers. Buffet's comments indicate that he perceives this as perception issue, and he's trying to create a positive perception and help institutions feel comfortable again.
On the other hand, banks could be holding money back to make Obama fail. Four years of a recession will likely have Obama out of office in 2012.
I hope the Buffet is right.”
VIDEO: Scuffle Ensues when Neo-Nazis Unfurl Hitler Flag at Tea Party Rally
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 10:36:06 in Politics
“Hahahahah.
9liberal replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 10:52:24
“that is hilarious”
ginamarie101 replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 10:49:44
“it really is too funny a paradox.”
noudidnt replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 10:48:29
“lmao”
avchavis replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 10:45:26
“OMG! Too funny - you just made me spew my coffee! LOL”
Sean Hannity's Act of Neo-Contrition
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 16:57:25 in Media
“Liked the article, except the part about a 6 year old with downsyndrome. That wasn't necessary. Disadvantaged people shouldn't be used as the but of jokes, or the epitome of stupidity. Please be more respectful.”
peickoay replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 02:20:57
“Agreed.”
Congress "Getting Completely Crushed" With Over 100,000 Calls For Obama's Healthcare Reform
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 15:26:19 in Politics
“Whooo Hooo!
It's good to know that we can still reach out! It's good for Congress to know we are paying attention, and that we care.
I've watched the twitter events go viral and people re-tweet about health care. It's moving to see a new tweet every few seconds. I wonder what it's like to be in the office and have a constant flow of calls from one's constituents, asking to be represented. I hope it touches them. If not, they don't deserve to be in office.”
It's good to know that we can still reach out! It's good for Congress to know we are paying attention, and that we care.
I've watched the twitter events go viral and people re-tweet about health care. It's moving to see a new tweet every few seconds. I wonder what it's like to be in the office and have a constant flow of calls from one's constituents, asking to be represented. I hope it touches them. If not, they don't deserve to be in office.”
joy316 replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 16:13:15
“Well said, I wonder if MSM will notice since we are not tea baggers?”
GrandmaBEE replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 15:53:55
“I totally agree.”
Sen. Kyl Not Sure People Die From Lack of Health Insurance
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 13:26:32 in Politics
“In some ways he's right, it isn't lack of insurance that's killing people, even people with health insurance are dying. It's the lack of efficient delivery of effective care whether the insurance companies deny the insurance or they deny the care, people are still not getting the care they need.
I wish the media would put people on who call out the spin, since it doesn't seem to be their job.”
I wish the media would put people on who call out the spin, since it doesn't seem to be their job.”
oliv0128 replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 13:53:00
“as per the study, it probably is true that people without health insurance are more likely to die because of long-term lack of access to preventative care. many illnesses are not fatal unless you wait until the last minute to go to the emergency room.
but I agree that the problem is not just the UNinsured but also the UNDERinsured.”
but I agree that the problem is not just the UNinsured but also the UNDERinsured.”
northstar11 replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 13:32:14
“bad plans result in bad treatment
no plans result in no treatment”
no plans result in no treatment”
Insurance-Company Racketeers Have Overplayed Their Hand
Commented Oct 13, 2009 at 11:34:58 in Politics
“I hope so.
We are not only working against the insurance companies, but an entrenched philosophy in Congress that they can't make big changes, and a Republican Party that will let American fail before seeing Obama succeed.
This is a big lift.
Call Congress.”
We are not only working against the insurance companies, but an entrenched philosophy in Congress that they can't make big changes, and a Republican Party that will let American fail before seeing Obama succeed.
This is a big lift.
Call Congress.”
jsgaetano replied on Oct 13, 2009 at 13:44:07
“If you want to see what the GOP has planned for America, just take a look at California.
We are now at the point California was after the conservatives had Enron plunder it, except they had their Wall Street, banking, and war profiteering minions plunder America.”
We are now at the point California was after the conservatives had Enron plunder it, except they had their Wall Street, banking, and war profiteering minions plunder America.”
"Kill Obama" Painted On Phoenix-Area Campaign Signs
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 20:47:29 in Politics
“Dawn, your heart must be breaking. Mine is, and I don't even live there.
I thought that this would start to wind down by now, and it seems to be growing.
The economy can't pick up fast enough, that will help.”
I thought that this would start to wind down by now, and it seems to be growing.
The economy can't pick up fast enough, that will help.”
Iluvdarin replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 13:15:37
“The economy picking up won't help. The only thing that will help is if our President wakes up tomorrow morning with WHITE SKIN. Those who don't believe this is out and out racism are delusional.”
hp blogger Dawn Teo replied on Oct 09, 2009 at 23:35:02
“My heart was breaking last weekend when an interracial couple was gunned down while walking through a Phoenix park after a heavily tattooed man with a shaved head asked a very racist question. Luckily the guy just suffered a minor graze wound, but the woman was killed. I will never understand that kind of hatred.”
"Toughest Sheriff in America" Stripped of ICE Agent Status
Commented Oct 06, 2009 at 13:56:38 in Politics
“Whoo Hooo! Thanks for the update, Dawn! This guy has taken us back to the days of Japenese concetration camps. It's good to hear he's being shut down.
It seems that the government wheels are starting to work for Obama.”
It seems that the government wheels are starting to work for Obama.”
billhodges replied on Oct 06, 2009 at 14:07:59
“How does arresting ILLEGAL immigrants compare to concentration camps. If you are here Illegally you need to be arrested and returned to your home country. What is so hard to understand about that?”
Humana Mailer Targets Elderly, Claims Medicare Benefits To Be Cut
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 15:01:18 in Politics
“A funny thing happened yesterday. I was watching the video of the 912 interviews that's floating around, and thought to myself, they're saying things that sound almost like what I'm saying.
With the release of Baucus's bill, some of the things stated in this brochure are almost true.
Obama and the Senate need to distance themselves from Baucus's bill ASAP.”
With the release of Baucus's bill, some of the things stated in this brochure are almost true.
Obama and the Senate need to distance themselves from Baucus's bill ASAP.”
blrpalms replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 15:43:19
“Already contacted the WH as well as my senators.”
Shellly replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 15:15:43
“Co-sign!”
Obama's 2007 Yes-We-Can Moment in 2009
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 17:17:40 in Politics
“These screaming town halls are not the reality out there, although it is the reality reported. Far more people are coming out for HCR that those opposing it, and far more events, by the thousands. It just isn't getting reported by the media, owned by corporations that profit from the health care industry like GE. The media is trying to create their own reality.
Dawn and other journalists are reporting on this. The anger of the opposition is real, but the extent of it is not.
http://www
Dawn and other journalists are reporting on this. The anger of the opposition is real, but the extent of it is not.
http://www
Guaranteed Health Care In Iraq - But Not For You
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 15:31:08 in Politics
“Even the Heritage Foundation was for insurance exchanges before they were against it.
http://www
The Repub fiscal argument has been lost, the public option is the most fiscally responsible solution. That argument is like saying I'm not going to spend the money on a furnace, even though it saves me $500 a year.
Now the argument is just that it's a goverment program. They don't mind spending $1 trillion to cover the poor, as long as that money is going to the insurance companies, even though the savings are lost.
47% of all people are covered by government health insurance programs. It works.”
http://www
The Repub fiscal argument has been lost, the public option is the most fiscally responsible solution. That argument is like saying I'm not going to spend the money on a furnace, even though it saves me $500 a year.
Now the argument is just that it's a goverment program. They don't mind spending $1 trillion to cover the poor, as long as that money is going to the insurance companies, even though the savings are lost.
47% of all people are covered by government health insurance programs. It works.”
I Am a Former Staffer of the President's and I Want Him To Fight Like He Promised Us
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 15:08:46 in Politics
“I understand the feeling, but the fight isn't over yet, now is not the time to walk away. Obama needs to hear from us:
http://whi
Keep up the fight until after the bill is signed, otherwise, we give the Republicans what they want.”
http://whi
Keep up the fight until after the bill is signed, otherwise, we give the Republicans what they want.”
Obama Supporters Angry But Well Behaved
Commented Sep 02, 2009 at 13:08:04 in Politics
“The Republicans create their own reality, and the media reinforces it. I'm ready to break up the media monopoly.
Good to hear that people are turning out, though. I'll be glad when the Congress gets back to work.
The Congress critters know that lots of this is astrturfing, that lots of the calls are the same. I wonder if they hear our voices anymore, or if poliing is their true source of information.
Regardless, I still write, facebook, and twitter, just in case.”
Good to hear that people are turning out, though. I'll be glad when the Congress gets back to work.
The Congress critters know that lots of this is astrturfing, that lots of the calls are the same. I wonder if they hear our voices anymore, or if poliing is their true source of information.
Regardless, I still write, facebook, and twitter, just in case.”
Back On The Bus: Reporting From Inside Obama's Health Care Bus Tour
Commented Sep 01, 2009 at 17:55:56 in Politics
“I'm sorry to hear about your health care. It really is something that touches each of us, not just in the moral sense of doing something good for other people, but of taking care of ourselves.
But, how exciting to be on that bus tour. I look forward to your updates of the stops!”
But, how exciting to be on that bus tour. I look forward to your updates of the stops!”
Obama Is Right, His Critics (Right and Left) Are Wrong
Commented Sep 01, 2009 at 14:42:31 in Politics
“I love your articles and your leadership! Thanks!
But, I think that there is a strategy that you are missing. Obama knew there would be an uproar over this.
August was perfect for letting the Republicans vent and lie, get it out of their system. Things seem to be winding down after venting.
Obama also understands the passion of the left. He campaigned on the public option, that's his first choice. He needs his supporters to be active to give him the support to make the changes that he wants. If people are frustrated and getting angry, that's a good thing, they will get active to give him the support to push his goals through. If we sit back and assume that Obama can handle it, we will lose. He needs us.
We're still there behind Obama, working really hard to get him the support he needs to push this through.
http://www
There's lots of activity going on at OFA. We share calls to action, counter negative spin , write media and advertisers, contact Congress, organize marches, phone bank, and canvas. Yesterday, a rallying call went out for a march in Washington DC on Sept 13.
http://www
We're still here, and Yes We Can!”
But, I think that there is a strategy that you are missing. Obama knew there would be an uproar over this.
August was perfect for letting the Republicans vent and lie, get it out of their system. Things seem to be winding down after venting.
Obama also understands the passion of the left. He campaigned on the public option, that's his first choice. He needs his supporters to be active to give him the support to make the changes that he wants. If people are frustrated and getting angry, that's a good thing, they will get active to give him the support to push his goals through. If we sit back and assume that Obama can handle it, we will lose. He needs us.
We're still there behind Obama, working really hard to get him the support he needs to push this through.
http://www
There's lots of activity going on at OFA. We share calls to action, counter negative spin , write media and advertisers, contact Congress, organize marches, phone bank, and canvas. Yesterday, a rallying call went out for a march in Washington DC on Sept 13.
http://www
We're still here, and Yes We Can!”
HuffPost's Sam Stein: We're Seeing "The Death Of Bipartisanship On Health Care Reform" (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 31, 2009 at 20:36:08 in Politics
“Yup, and that was a brilliant position for Obama to take. He's using a divide and conquer strategy to bring about reform on his most important agenda item, and breaking it down so it can get done. If that means cutting a deal with an industry for a while, so be it. He's going for the biggest and most important item. He's brilliant!”
Do We Want Health Care or Do We Not ?
Commented Aug 21, 2009 at 20:54:57 in Politics
“Thank you Rep. Ellison!
This has been a tough week, with lost of letters, and calls, and hopes and dashes.
It's really go to hear from someone in our government standing up to defend us, and calling us out to keep up the good fight!
I've forward this to all my contacts, we need the buck up message.
Thanks again!”
This has been a tough week, with lost of letters, and calls, and hopes and dashes.
It's really go to hear from someone in our government standing up to defend us, and calling us out to keep up the good fight!
I've forward this to all my contacts, we need the buck up message.
Thanks again!”
President Obama Will Likely Dump the Public Option, and Here's Why
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 16:04:31 in Politics
“Conservatives dumped $2 million into Obama? I recall the people raising $50 million per month.
This article sounds like wishful thinking to me.”
This article sounds like wishful thinking to me.”
President Obama Will Likely Dump the Public Option, and Here's Why
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 15:47:00 in Politics
“We can just as easily say that he was swinging to the right for the funding.
The public option is not a leftist position. It is expanding Medicare, that's it. Not a big deal.”
The public option is not a leftist position. It is expanding Medicare, that's it. Not a big deal.”
Change We Can Believe In: Feelings Toward the Administration by Those Who Elected It
Commented Aug 13, 2009 at 19:23:18 in Politics
“Yes, politics is done in the back room. It always has been.
The change is that he's making deals in our favor, to get bills passed that help us. Previously, it was Cheney making deals that helped line his own pocket book, under the guise of patriotism that he still pretends today.”
The change is that he's making deals in our favor, to get bills passed that help us. Previously, it was Cheney making deals that helped line his own pocket book, under the guise of patriotism that he still pretends today.”
BurtonOerney replied on Aug 13, 2009 at 19:34:47
“I think you're referring to the 'big pharma' thing this website has been sensationalizing. I feel the same way. This administration, of course, does not think of the pharmaceutical industry as enemies but negotiate for concessions from them that benefit us. In fact, I disagree with very little that this aministration has done.”
ProfessorDuh replied on Aug 13, 2009 at 19:30:28
“Well, I've seen the trillions he's ladled out to the Bush-loving Wall Street sllime who wrecked the world economy. I've yet to see anything much for us.”
Sunday Roundup
Commented Jul 19, 2009 at 01:23:41 in Home
“LOL. Anyone who hasn't been following the news this week would think you have dropped off into a world of make believe. It's been a wild week.
And where is this leading us? 5 judges switch to the Democratic Party. Not sure what that means in terms of their decisions, but it doesn't sound good for the Grand Ol GOP.”
And where is this leading us? 5 judges switch to the Democratic Party. Not sure what that means in terms of their decisions, but it doesn't sound good for the Grand Ol GOP.”
isaidit replied on Jul 19, 2009 at 10:27:15
“All it takes for them to hire a spin doctor with the right talent to turn their downturn into an uptick. For example, a campaign about coming clean about how shameless they are. That could well do it. The public would be so touched, moved and inspired by this candor they would swing GOP in droves. Just sayin'. :)”
SebKus replied on Jul 19, 2009 at 03:08:14
“A good point but "Grand Ol GOP"? Just a little redundant. idunnolol”
Obama's Health Care Reform Won't Fly: But This Will
Commented Jul 12, 2009 at 03:44:08 in Politics
“I've come across this attitude before. "Give it up, it's over..." months ago. To which I can only say: coward.
Get on the phone, write some letters, donate some money. Here's some links:
http://my.
http://act
Obama said we are the change. If we give it up, it will be lost. Yeah, it's a tough fight. Now, go, get active, and do your part.”
Get on the phone, write some letters, donate some money. Here's some links:
http://my.
http://act
Obama said we are the change. If we give it up, it will be lost. Yeah, it's a tough fight. Now, go, get active, and do your part.”
Gottasayit replied on Jul 12, 2009 at 09:19:39
“Thank you Kiku - we need to hear more voices like yours!!! Thank you for the website links.
We must never give up or throw in the towel. We ARE the change. I wake up hopeful every
day since Obama was elected.
What frustrates me the most is that he has only been in office a matter of months, and has
already accomplished above and beyond what Bush did in his first 4 years. There is
a lot at stake right now. But we have leadership for the first time since Bill Clinton.
Both Obama and Clinton are very intelligent, well-spoken, charismatic men that have
great influence, not only here but in the world, for the most part they are respected.
I also wake up sad and angry at the ugliness that has come out after this election.
Racist, horrible, cruel things from people who for some reason still have the ears
of others. Scandals everywhere - and to think Clinton was actually impeached for
what is now an almost laughable transgression.
The American people have spoken, and we need to band together under our
President, this is the most pivotal time we have ever experienced and we have
the power to make the right decisions and offer support where it is most needed
to achieve what we have envisioned.
Throwing in the towel is a choice, and has its consequences. I would rather
keep the towel in the ring and see what happens, for it surely can't be any”
We must never give up or throw in the towel. We ARE the change. I wake up hopeful every
day since Obama was elected.
What frustrates me the most is that he has only been in office a matter of months, and has
already accomplished above and beyond what Bush did in his first 4 years. There is
a lot at stake right now. But we have leadership for the first time since Bill Clinton.
Both Obama and Clinton are very intelligent, well-spoken, charismatic men that have
great influence, not only here but in the world, for the most part they are respected.
I also wake up sad and angry at the ugliness that has come out after this election.
Racist, horrible, cruel things from people who for some reason still have the ears
of others. Scandals everywhere - and to think Clinton was actually impeached for
what is now an almost laughable transgression.
The American people have spoken, and we need to band together under our
President, this is the most pivotal time we have ever experienced and we have
the power to make the right decisions and offer support where it is most needed
to achieve what we have envisioned.
Throwing in the towel is a choice, and has its consequences. I would rather
keep the towel in the ring and see what happens, for it surely can't be any”
The Lesson to be Learned from Bernie Madoff
Commented Jun 30, 2009 at 10:10:11 in Business
“The items you list to avoid are easy to spot. It the professional ones that are hard to identify, like the bank loans in the subprime market, they took the deposit, they took the payments, they took the house, they were paid when the house foreclosed, they were given money by the government, and the Federal Reserve gave them loans at 0%.
Or, let's look at the health industry. They profit by running us through the tests, forget about whether the tests are relevant to our health. This not only costs us money, studies show it does not result in better health, and in some cases, can even make us sicker.
It's the people and institutions we trusted that have betrayed us. Bernie fell into that category.”
Or, let's look at the health industry. They profit by running us through the tests, forget about whether the tests are relevant to our health. This not only costs us money, studies show it does not result in better health, and in some cases, can even make us sicker.
It's the people and institutions we trusted that have betrayed us. Bernie fell into that category.”
Debating The Iran Question On CNN's Reliable Sources
Commented Jun 28, 2009 at 17:24:09 in Media
“Dana came across as pevishly petty. It's immature for him to be so bent by Nicco being asked a question. Nicco has led this before the media was even aware there were issues with the elections. His coverage has been detailed and honest. He, more than anyone else, deserved to be asked a question about Iran.
Dana, grow up, and learn something about what real journalism is about.
I had to laugh at the comment early on, that information was supposed to come from the AP and be spread out to the rest of the country. Not anymore. The traditional media gave up their position when they sacrificed their integrity to be the mouthpiece of the Republican party, forcing the US citizens to find their news elsewhere. And that we have.
Kudos to Nicco and Huffington Post!”
Dana, grow up, and learn something about what real journalism is about.
I had to laugh at the comment early on, that information was supposed to come from the AP and be spread out to the rest of the country. Not anymore. The traditional media gave up their position when they sacrificed their integrity to be the mouthpiece of the Republican party, forcing the US citizens to find their news elsewhere. And that we have.
Kudos to Nicco and Huffington Post!”
Debating The Iran Question On CNN's Reliable Sources
Commented Jun 28, 2009 at 16:02:47 in Media
“Nicco, keep doing what you are doing, you deserve an award.
The old guard media is loosing it's grip, Congress and the President recognize this, and so does the media. Of course, the media is no longer about news, but about pushing the Republican agenda, and that probably has something to do with their loss of revenues. I cancelled my cable subscription years ago, and have a local paper subscription only for news of local events.
Milbank isn't just jealous, he's scared. So are the media owners and Republicans. They are fighting not you, but the whole internet access, which is undermining their lies.
Keep giving us the truth, you have played an important role in our understanding of the Iranian events. Milbank ought to be jealous.”
The old guard media is loosing it's grip, Congress and the President recognize this, and so does the media. Of course, the media is no longer about news, but about pushing the Republican agenda, and that probably has something to do with their loss of revenues. I cancelled my cable subscription years ago, and have a local paper subscription only for news of local events.
Milbank isn't just jealous, he's scared. So are the media owners and Republicans. They are fighting not you, but the whole internet access, which is undermining their lies.
Keep giving us the truth, you have played an important role in our understanding of the Iranian events. Milbank ought to be jealous.”
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