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Lyndon Johnson, His National Security Advisor and His Secretary of Defense Say All

Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 12:16:42 in World

“I watched that special, and it was painful. Wasn't it Obama who said on the stump that insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results? As far as I'm concerned, there is nothing to agonize over. Get. Out.”

Mammography Screening: Are the New Guidelines Rationing

Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 10:49:32 in Living

“Wow. That's scary. With so many similar stories out there, I just can't figure why they're changing their tune.”

contradiction replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 12:30:49

“Because they were paid to change it.”

Fighting a War With Someone Else's Children

Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 08:39:06 in Politics

“Agree, agree. I've been saying this for years. If we had a universal draft, you'd see those soccer moms protesting war in droves.”

Arianna Discusses Balloon Boy, Rush Limbaugh, More On Jay Leno Show (VIDEO)

Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 11:37:14 in Media

“I'm enjoying Jay's show a lot more lately. I think he's smoothing things out. The interviews aren't stilted like they seemed before, and I really enjoyed this panel thing. I hope he brings it back to the show.”

kyeshinka replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 13:23:02

“Thank God. I'm not the only one on Huffpo that likes Jay. I also like Dave. It's possible to like both.”

A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Talk About Afghanistan

Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 12:18:01 in Media

“I'm afraid Ed is being ruined by network TV - maybe pressured to cover vapid stories like that. I remember he spent a lot of time on Michael Jackson, which made me scratch my head.”

A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Talk About Afghanistan

Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 08:22:51 in Media

“I agree with Arianna. I'm sick of exhibitionist parents and their brats on TV. The poor kid barfed twice during interviews with the media. That family should be left alone, and the parents should know better than to parade their kids on TV. If anything, the media should comment about their bad parenting, the possibility of a prank, as the balloon looked enclosed with no place for a human to ride in it, and maybe ask why this guy has a UFO-shaped balloon in the first place.”

Thank You, Mr. President

Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 12:05:27 in Media

“Thanks, Joe. It's great to know that there are still thoughtful conservatives out there. (From a former conservative.)”

With Palin and Media Gone, Juneau Returns to Its 'Blue-State' Normal State

Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 10:04:27 in Politics

“When my husband and I visited several year ago, Juneau reminded me of the Massachusetts hilltown where I grew up (only with much bigger "hills"). The townspeople seemed to me fun-loving, progressive, laid back. authentic; and they were wonderfully willing to talk with me about their wildlife encounters. I'll never forget the local bus and friendly driver to the ferry dock. I came away with fond thoughts of that state. Which is why I was so perplexed when Sarah Palin turned out to be such an ugly character. I hope things turn back to normal for everyone there. They deserve some peace and quiet.”

New Rule: You Can't Complain About Health Care Reform If You're Not Willing to Reform Your Own Health

Commented Sep 20, 2009 at 12:33:23 in Comedy

“I wouldn't be so dismissive of Carter's influence. My, extra-large, big Jeep-driving father bought a Honda Civic because the president told us to save gas. My father called it a Japanese beer can, but he stuffed himself and his family of four into it because the president said we should buy smaller cars to save gas. Did I mention that my father was a republican?

Also, when I was in grade school, we had the president's physical fitness program, which I believe was started by Kennedy. So, other presidents did try to get involved in the physical well-being of Americans.”

What the Kennedy Who Lived on Had to Offer

Commented Aug 31, 2009 at 09:45:25 in Politics

“Great post, Alec! Ted Kennedy was indeed a great person. I've always been proud to have him as my senator. I went to your rally with Michael Kennedy at Smith College in 1994. It was a very hot day, and not a great turnout, but I still have a photograph my husband took of me with you right behind me, and a foolish smile on my face. I also got to say a few words to Michael, who looked so much like his father. Thanks for what you did during that campaign.

I always look forward to your essays on Huffpo.”

BuyersRemorse replied on Aug 31, 2009 at 10:10:13

“R.I.P. Mary Jo”

Man of the People

Commented Jul 09, 2009 at 15:01:25 in Media

“Well, the lawyers aren't doing much better....”

Breaking Bad, Saving Grace: Why TV Is Better than Movies

Commented Feb 26, 2009 at 12:44:38 in Entertainment

“TV is definitely consistently better than Hollywood movies! Don't forget "The Wire", "The Shield", "Deadwood". I can't afford cable, but I get the DVDs. I find that one episode of the above series is more compelling and entertaining than any feature-length movie I've seen recently.”

Obama's a Wimp (So Says the GOP)

Commented Feb 11, 2009 at 15:01:32 in Politics

“Thanks for this post. I was just thinking the same thing today at lunchtime. We now have a president with a mind, heart, soul, and conscience for a change. Can this work? Can he survive? Do you have to be a sociopath in order to succeed in Washington? I have faith that good will prevail, and I agree that Obama will tweak his game to get the upper hand. I have hope.”

I Suffer From Campaign Withdrawal

Commented Nov 07, 2008 at 16:27:49 in Living

“Nope. I am glad it is over. I am sick of the ugliness I had to face every day and night on TV and on the radio. No withdrawal here...just relief and happiness.”

Share Your Voting Experiences With HuffPost

Commented Nov 04, 2008 at 15:49:32 in Home

“Okay, so I'm from western Massachusetts. Boh-ring. I did some visibility at the polling place nearest my house (but not where I vote, that's five miles away from my house--go figure), and there were only Obama signs there, which was a bummer. I wanted some McCain people out there to talk with. (There are McCain people in my town, even though we're very liberal. Several Obama lawn signs were set on fire in the past few weeks.) Traffic was very heavy between 7a-8a, and then it leveled off. When I voted at *my* polling place during lunchtime, there were about a half-dozen voters there. I got an "I voted" sticker for the first time ever. And even though I vote in EVERY election without fail, this was the first time I was all teary-eyed. I'm getting emotional just writing this.”

Long Lines, Packed Democratic Offices, 'Disgusting' Republican Robocalls in Arizona

Commented Nov 04, 2008 at 09:36:20 in Home

“I feel that those who send robocalls should be required to include a callback number so that I can call back and leave an equally disgusting response.”

zippitydoo replied on Nov 04, 2008 at 14:11:12

“Right on!!
I phone banked from my home phone this morning and was nothing but nice and more than happy to let them call me back!! When you are positive you get positive response!!!”

McCain's Panic in PA, More Than Just Ugly

Commented Oct 28, 2008 at 16:14:42 in Politics

“Oh, god. This makes me sick. And the kids these people are inoculating with the same hatred. Unbelievable. I'm really scared.”

Waiting for Nov. 4th

Commented Oct 23, 2008 at 09:01:32 in Politics

“I am going through the exact same thing. I'm sick of it, and I've started grinding my teeth again. I've also decided that the only way not to watch the returns or know what's going on is to sit in the darkness of my back yard with the skunks and coyotes until it's all over.”

azyuwish replied on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:40:19

“I have also started grinding my teeth again! My husband declared a politics-free weekend last weekend so we kicked off the weekend by renting a hilarious ROFL comedy called "Death at a Funeral". That worked well; we watched it two nights in a row. But on Monday it was HuffPo in the morning and Olbermann and Maddow at night (sometime PBS News Hour to get a more mellow buzz).

We have 3 years until my husband can retire from his 20 years at his Union job and then we'll be downsizing. Our daughter plans on going to Europe for University, will we follow? Will we join our friends who've been living in Mexico for the past 11 years? It depends A LOT on who is elected President. Honestly, if we have to see/hear first McCain/Palin and then a second term of Palin/whoever, we won't be long for these shores methinks.

What freaks me out the most is the election being stolen; not by voter suppression, by the voting machines being HACKED by this method, which seems to have happened already (twice).

"It's a Network People"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyByZx5GEaw

and "McCain/Palin by 51.2%

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lrFkRHrRDI

This guy Spoonamore is a network security expert is interviewed in the above two videos; he KNOWS how they did it before and says they are poised to do it again. Watch for the name "Mike Connell" ; he's Bush's "IT guy".”

Why does John McCain hate planetariums?

Commented Oct 10, 2008 at 09:50:28 in Politics

“Thanks for bringing that up! I'd forgotten about this debate moment. When McCain trashed funding a planetarium "projector", my husband and I just looked at each other in disgust. Some of the most magical moments of my childhood were spend at my local planetarium. Although I didn't become a scientist, I remain in awe of the wonder of our universe. That was a hideous choice of "pork barrel" spending on his part.”

Overseas Voters Could Be a Factor

Commented Sep 19, 2008 at 09:15:31 in Home

“It's ridiculous that this race is so close. That we need to rely on *any* specific group to put the republican syndicate out of business is beyond comprehension.”

Wisconsin Hotly Contested: Allegations Of Voter Fraud Surface

Commented Sep 15, 2008 at 16:08:17 in Home

“Wouldn't this be considered *mail fraud* as well? Isn't it a federal crime to use the mail system to send fraudulent mailings?”

scottsbigmouth replied on Sep 15, 2008 at 23:51:52

“LisaMarieC: I'll certainly keep that in mind as I'm working on the follow-on pieces to this story. I really don't know the answer yet, but it is a GREAT question. Thanks for adding to the arsenal of questions we need to ask.”

Palin: The Most Extremist Candidate Since Goldwater

Commented Sep 07, 2008 at 10:13:49 in Politics

“Oooooh! But that would be SEXIST!!”

Die-Hard Hillary Supporters Play To Win At Democratic Convention

Commented Aug 25, 2008 at 12:41:19 in Home

“I saw a PUMA spokesperson on MSNBC the other night admit that she gave the McCain campaign $600 in 2000. That says it all.”

Seven Reasons Why Hillary Was the Better Choice

Commented Aug 25, 2008 at 09:29:39 in Politics

“Joe, as an ardent Obama supporter from the beginning, I agree with you. The last thing I wanted to see was a return to the Clinton era. I had had enough, and want something different. However, I do believe that he should have picked Hillary as his running mate for the many reasons you stated. However, I think that the same arguments would have been used against him: he picked Hillary because he's *not* sure of himself; the repubs would have used everything Hillary said against him as ammunition (and those are much stronger missiles than anything Biden said against him); and that it will be a return to politics as usual. On the up-side, though, I think Hillary and Bill would have been the best campaigners, and I think it would have been a tremendous surprise, and would have quelled any opposition. The repubs are making the most of this rift in the democratic party, and I am afraid it's going to work.”

Obama's Tragic Campaign: Our Last Chance

Commented Aug 22, 2008 at 09:40:02 in Politics

“That's exactly what is causing my sinking feeling. Obama has to start getting fired up again. I wonder if he's trying to AVOID being pegged as the fired up black guy (scary!). I don't know. But I agree, he's being WAY too professorial on the stump.”


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