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Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 16:49:25 in Living
“I honestly don't know which is worse: the "let's make a vaccination for everything" mindset or the "let's fear every vaccination developed" mindset. The fact is the vaccinations most of us get as children has come very close to erradicating polio, mumps, measles, etc. We are 50+ years from when these diseases were rampant and deadly, especially for poor neighborhoods. So I tend to be thankful for vaccines in general, although I do understand the concern for too much of a good thing. Incidentally, I had a flu two weeks ago. I stayed home, rested, drank fluids and ate chicken noodle soup. I felt better in about 5-7 days. Go figure.”
VirginiaJeff replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 17:30:57
“That's what killed all of those otherwise healthy people -- they didn't eat chicken soup.”
Caru replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 16:54:23
“Swine flu is not chicken soup flu.”
Catholic Church Threatens To Stop Feeding Homeless Over Gay Marriage
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 10:39:26 in Politics
“The only way the Catholic Church is surviving in the United States is by importing priests from third world countries, and by the influx of the hispanic population that is heavily Catholic. Without those two factors, many parishes across the country would be forced to close.”
mairs replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 11:03:12
“That's true. Parishes with dwindling parishoners in white areas where I lived started adding Spanish language masses to pull in people from surrounding towns.”
BAGnews Reads The Pictures: Michelle Malkin with the Sound Off
Commented Aug 04, 2009 at 17:01:12 in Media
“Ah, the female Glen Beck!”
dzent1 replied on Aug 05, 2009 at 01:55:10
“No no - Beck IS the female Glen Beck.”
Updated: Quit Happens; Sarah Palin's Constitutional Train Wreck
Commented Jul 13, 2009 at 12:12:53 in Politics
“None of the ethics complaints stuck - she had to pay for the travel of her children and that's it. The only consequences she will suffer now is the lucrative career she will have as an author and speaker. By constantly attacking her, it flames her base even more. Let's face it, there is nothing anyone can say to make her ardent base dislike her, and there is nothing Palin can do to make any of us appreciate her or think she is someone of substance. It's just like Hillary. People either love her or hate her, and very few ever switch sides.”
NationalTreasure replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 16:23:53
“ROTFLMAO
"none of the charges stuck..." YET, SHE HAD TO MAKE RESTITUTION
ROTFLMAO
LOL
that goog old GOP double standard, nothing but pure political hypocrisy
hehehehe ... lmao”
"none of the charges stuck..." YET, SHE HAD TO MAKE RESTITUTION
ROTFLMAO
LOL
that goog old GOP double standard, nothing but pure political hypocrisy
hehehehe ... lmao”
KayJay90 replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 15:43:28
“Intelligent people -- people who are curious, and want to know details, both sides of a story -- have found out that the ethics complaints were dismissed after a cursory review by $arah Palin's very own hand-picke
Who has a thing to fear from citizen critics when the deciding body isn't an independent commission, but one that you picked from a short list of volunteers and hangers-on from the previous (also corrupt) administration?”
Who has a thing to fear from citizen critics when the deciding body isn't an independent commission, but one that you picked from a short list of volunteers and hangers-on from the previous (also corrupt) administration?”
RRanch replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 12:54:47
“Actually, what I thing is going to happen is that her lower 48 fans will get her, and they are welcome to her.”
BCLance replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 12:53:58
“Unture. Troopergate did *not* exonerate her, regardless of what she may have concluded when she spoke to the press.
I agree with you that it's tiresome to constantly be reading about Palin in the press when we are facing so many serious issues as a nation. But covering complex issues is hard for the MSM since it requires more work than the unusual behaviors of Republican governors (Dems had the monopoly a few years ago at the gubernatorial scandal level).
That said, it makes *perfect* sense for Moore to continue writing about this. Her interest is in Alaska, and Palin's actions are of transcendent importance for Alaska's immediate future and political culture.”
I agree with you that it's tiresome to constantly be reading about Palin in the press when we are facing so many serious issues as a nation. But covering complex issues is hard for the MSM since it requires more work than the unusual behaviors of Republican governors (Dems had the monopoly a few years ago at the gubernatorial scandal level).
That said, it makes *perfect* sense for Moore to continue writing about this. Her interest is in Alaska, and Palin's actions are of transcendent importance for Alaska's immediate future and political culture.”
thx1139 replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 12:53:01
“Troopergate was not dismissed. She was found to have abused her power as Governor. That is an Ethics issued.
Also agreeing to pay for travel expenses for her children is an admission of ethics abuse.”
Also agreeing to pay for travel expenses for her children is an admission of ethics abuse.”
Updated: Quit Happens; Sarah Palin's Constitutional Train Wreck
Commented Jul 13, 2009 at 10:45:20 in Politics
“I am no fan of Palin, but I find this incessant bashing of her very curious. Wouldn't all politicians melt under the never-ending spotlight that is shown on Palin? It also fuels the fire of Palin's "they are out to get me and my family" battle cry. She quit. Let her go.”
KayJay90 replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 15:40:21
“Boy, you can sure tell a Palinista every time. They start out their comments these days with, "I'm no fan of Palin, but...."”
BCLance replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 12:49:48
“To answer your first question, no, most politicians wouldn't quit. Many major political figures are exposed to the kind of scrutiny Sarah Palin has experienced, and many endure much greater scorn. Hillary Clinton, much as she may not be my political cup of tea, endured far worse in the early years of the Clinton administration and throughout his presidency.
The media continues to cover her because she continues to court attention.”
The media continues to cover her because she continues to court attention.”
ThanksMatt replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:46:15
“She is held accountable as she had declared in her acceptance speech. I suppose if she learns to tell the truth she will have less trouble.”
swe123 replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:43:25
“How can we let her go when she hasn't gone away yet?”
noaxe397 replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:39:47
“Let Palin go when the republicans let Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton go.”
nicole44 replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:17:29
“I think Shannyn has a women crush on Sarah.”
PhilD replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:14:25
“No, all politicians would not melt - scrutiny of a public buffoon didn't begin, nor will it end, with Palin. Gov. Winky quit her elected job as governor for no good reason (at least she's willing to discuss) - and you say to "Let her go"? Really, that's what you think is a reasonable path?”
RobinLandseadel replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:13:56
“The "Pit Bull With Lipstick" wants that spotlight. I love to let Palin go, but "Just when I thought she was out, they pull her back in." Palin isn't about to give up the spotlight. Anyone can see that.”
jashu51 replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:12:07
“You let her go. The moosehead needs to learn---actions have consequences.”
Shawn0965 replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:09:38
“The problem isn't that people don't want to let her go. The problem is, that she just won't go. Everytime she opens her mouth she sticks her foot in it, and unfortunately her mouth is open 24/7.”
Vacationing with My Ex
Commented Jul 12, 2009 at 22:40:52 in Living
“Congratulations on a successful divorce. I wish my brother and his ex could reach this point. They still routinely take each other to court over issues with their daughter. It is not healthy for my niece, who told me how terrible it is to have two parents who hate each other. So sad.”
I Was Treated to a Foreign First World Public Health Care System
Commented Jul 11, 2009 at 09:24:25 in Politics
“Last time I looked, the United States had the highest percentage of obesity in the world. Can't blame that on socialized medicine.”
dobberdoss replied on Jul 12, 2009 at 01:21:29
“No they blame it on Mc D's instead of taking responsibility for their own actions in life! This is why Socailized medicine must be well planned if going to be adopted as there are many people who will just take the p*** out of taxpayers like you and me”
I Was Treated to a Foreign First World Public Health Care System
Commented Jul 11, 2009 at 09:23:05 in Politics
“Why is that MSM only focuses on the worst cases of nationalized medicine? You know the stories I am talking about: the Canadian woman who has to get her MRI in the states, the European man who has to have a complicated surgery in New York because of a waiting list in France, Italy, Portugal - pick your country. Why do we not hear the predominately good stories? And I do acknowledge that it works both ways. Most Europeans and Canadians only hear of the disasters of our health care system, not the successes. Let's face it, in the United States if you work for the government or a Fortune 500 company, you and your family get good care without costing 50% or more of your salary.”
Bozwellian replied on Jul 19, 2009 at 10:17:25
“...serious
somegirl replied on Jul 14, 2009 at 19:20:50
“that comment should be amended to read "top executive at a fortune 500 company." many of the rank and file still pay a huge chunk of their salary for their medical insurance, and many will get fired if they ever need it for a serious illness.”
SeriousBlack replied on Jul 11, 2009 at 19:40:48
“"Let's face it, in the United States if you work for the government or a Fortune 500 company, you and your family get good care without costing 50% or more of your salary."
ummm... And just what is the percentage of the American people who fall into those two categories? (i.e., not that big).
So the remainder of us have to put up with what for the majority of us is a dysfunctional system but just because "if you work for the government or a Fortune 500 company" you're OK?
Scratching my head...”
ummm... And just what is the percentage of the American people who fall into those two categories? (i.e., not that big).
So the remainder of us have to put up with what for the majority of us is a dysfunctional system but just because "if you work for the government or a Fortune 500 company" you're OK?
Scratching my head...”
Vanity Affairs
Commented Jun 28, 2009 at 10:43:02 in Politics
“Mark Sanford fell in love with another woman. It is not fair to his wife or children, but it happened. He has to turn his back on one of these women. If you were his wife, would you really want him still if you knew he loved another?”
BannedFromCommenting replied on Jun 29, 2009 at 13:16:49
“Only a matter of time before Maria's tan lines become annoying marks on her body as he seeks out the Gabriela, or Lolita”
pahpah25 replied on Jun 29, 2009 at 12:05:20
“if a married person falls in love with another person....
Hollywooddeed replied on Jun 28, 2009 at 12:39:06
“If I were Mrs. Sanford, I wouldn't want him back based on that, plus the knowledge that he's a lying, disingenuous babbler of family values and the sanctity of marriage, and a wimp.
Maybe she really didn't know his family values were in his pants.
We'll have to see how much the babe from Argentina wants a washed up, ex-Governor, who lied to and cheated on his wife.”
Maybe she really didn't know his family values were in his pants.
We'll have to see how much the babe from Argentina wants a washed up, ex-Governor, who lied to and cheated on his wife.”
Palin's Faux Outrage; Round Two
Commented Jun 27, 2009 at 22:00:21 in Politics
“I don't think Palin's outrage is fake; in her mind it is justified and righteous. Which is why she is so scary as the potential leader of the free world. A person who becomes outraged at silly or stupid political jokes does not have the emotional intelligence to be President.”
sleek replied on Jun 29, 2009 at 00:43:09
“She's at best paranoid and at worst mentally ill.”
The Health Insurance Mafia Deserves a Good Screwing
Commented Jun 12, 2009 at 10:34:03 in Politics
“Please tell me the government of the United States is not going to mandate that I buy health insurance from a private company that pays its CEO $20 million and gives him bonuses for cutting my health care. Come on right-wingers, is that government working for you, or working for big business?”
Dick Cheney is Crazy. Really.
Commented May 22, 2009 at 14:23:42 in Politics
“Cheney was so scared he made war on a country that had nothing to do with 9/11: the very definition of crazy.”
JulieSA replied on May 22, 2009 at 14:49:30
“When we were attacked by Japan, the first area we invaded was N Africa.
Totalitarian islamist extremism is a global phenomenon.
Regime change in Iraq has been an express desire of the US since 1998.”
Totalitarian islamist extremism is a global phenomenon.
Regime change in Iraq has been an express desire of the US since 1998.”
anoise replied on May 22, 2009 at 14:36:23
“I'm not sure it was fear. I think he had ulterior motives...
Palin Says Thanks But No Thanks To Stimulus Money
Commented May 22, 2009 at 11:51:08 in Politics
“Could this just be a calculated, political move on Palin's part? She "dares" the assembly to overide her decision, they do just that, Alaska gets the money, and Palin can campaign on the slogan "I tried to stop Washington spending"?”
The Trouble With Suze
Commented May 18, 2009 at 14:43:54 in Business
“I can't believe Suze - or anyone -would make such a lame argument, but it does bolster my belief about how out of touch she - and others who make their living off of being paid to talk on TV -are to the financial realities of the majority of Americans. Most advice doled out is for people who make well above the median income levels in this country. And, as others have pointed out, that excludes not only teachers but nurses, fire fighters, police, mechanics, sanitation workers, utlity workers, food manufacturing workers, etc. In other words, the people of this country who put in a real day's work.”
weatherwaxx replied on May 19, 2009 at 02:54:39
“If you can't believe that she said this, why does it bolster your belief? She started out as a waitress and moved to an office job in an investment company. If she does believe that about teachers, it's a pity, but ... if people who know how money works don't explain it to anyone on TV, most people aren't going to learn it at all
Cramer's a scam artist. Orman doesn't recommend stocks, she explains how things work.”
Cramer's a scam artist. Orman doesn't recommend stocks, she explains how things work.”
So John Edwards Had An Affair -- Grow Up, Adultery Is Not a Political Issue.
Commented May 15, 2009 at 10:39:45 in Politics
“I agree, an affair is a private matter that would not keep me from voting for someone in most regards. There are two instances where a candidate's affair would keep me from voting for him: when he uses his religious beliefs as a major component of his platform, and if he denies paternity of the offspring of the affair. I think we know where Edwards falls in this spectrum.”
Women Need to Support Women at Work
Commented May 14, 2009 at 19:41:13 in Business
“I have had several bosses, and it pains me to say this, the absolute worst of them were women. Here are some characteristics that they all had in common: micro-managing, inability to make sound decisions and stick to them, operating out of fear from higher-ups instead of operating from a place of security, and lack of flexibility with staff. The all-time worst of them was a supervisor having an affair with the married CEO of the company. She became so enraptured with him that she spent increasingly long lunch hours at department stores buying new outfits to impress him. When one of the partnerships that owned the business got wind of the affair, they nixed it. She was "transferred", never to be heard from again. Papers were delivered to our office that informed the company she had filed personal bankruptcy and could not pay the bill she incurred from throwing a personal party for a relative on the property. Geeze!”
doodlefarbe replied on May 14, 2009 at 21:52:39
“"I have had several bosses, and it pains me to say this, the absolute worst of them were women. "
I have had, in the past 30 years or so, approximately equal numbers of male/female bosses (8 of those years in the military).
I'd have to say my experiences are quite different than yours - it's been pretty much a wash. I had some great men and women commanders and bosses, and had some really worthless male/female commanders and bosses.
The absolute worse boss (commander) I had was a female, but that wa"\s just a small matter of degree, as I can point to a male boss (civilian) who was like a "little brother twin" to her - i.e., very close, but not quite as bad.”
I have had, in the past 30 years or so, approximately equal numbers of male/female bosses (8 of those years in the military).
I'd have to say my experiences are quite different than yours - it's been pretty much a wash. I had some great men and women commanders and bosses, and had some really worthless male/female commanders and bosses.
The absolute worse boss (commander) I had was a female, but that wa"\s just a small matter of degree, as I can point to a male boss (civilian) who was like a "little brother twin" to her - i.e., very close, but not quite as bad.”
Caring for the Caregiver this Memorial Day
Commented May 04, 2009 at 14:16:30 in Living
“Anyone who has taken care of someone with dementia can relate. There are no days off. There are very little - or no- thank yous. It is all encompassing. If you know someone caring for a person in this manner, the best thing you can do is offer to help. A one-time offer is nice, but a recurring scheduled break is even better.”
GOP Risks Becoming Circuit City of American Politics
Commented Apr 30, 2009 at 15:04:56 in Politics
“All of this talk about the end of the GOP is making me nervous. Things can change on a dime. If the economy is not better and if jobs are not created, the GOP can come back - mightily. Let's not celbrate prematurely. Keep working, keep investing in the 50 state strategy.”
S1m0n replied on Apr 30, 2009 at 16:27:33
“Make no mistake: the GOP WILL come back into favor. Like all governments, the new one will eventually become old, tired, and corrupt. When that happens, voters will turn to the GOP. By then, the GOP will have completed a purge of leadership with ties to the Bush White House, and the generation now dominating the party will have dwindled to the point that it no longer has significant power in the party.
What's more significant is how the present status of the party renders them unable to to significantly oppose the present president's agenda.”
What's more significant is how the present status of the party renders them unable to to significantly oppose the present president's agenda.”
Wal-Mart's "Frightening" Narcotics Deal
Commented Apr 27, 2009 at 11:25:38 in Business
“Outrageous, even by Walmart standards.”
The Judgment on Vaccines Is In???
Commented Apr 22, 2009 at 10:35:02 in Living
“What does a parent do? Not immunize their children and run the risk of very serious disease and illness in their children, or immunize them and keep fingers crossed that they do not end up with autism? The law of averages say to immunize. I agree that more research is required; lets at least be grateful that McCain is not in office cutting budgets across the board.”
SaltySaltillo replied on Apr 22, 2009 at 11:36:20
“My children are immunized because, despite the real or perceived risks, the expected benefits far outweigh the expected risks. But that is not the point Carrey or anyone else is making. There is an entrenched, well-financed set of vested interests who want to shut down inquiry, research, or debate - the vaccine manufactuerers. They, not Carrey, are the irrational ones. Carrey and the anti-vaccine movement are simply challenging the status quo by suggesting that in fact, we are not doing enough to make our vaccines safe. Before we can make them safer, however, we need to study and understand what exactly is unsafe about them. Isn't that what Carrey is suggesting - that we need to do more independent research on what these things are that we are injecting into our toddlers? To shut down the debate is not only premature, but dangerous.”
dearlizzie replied on Apr 22, 2009 at 10:45:40
“It's scary to read stuff like this, a diatribe that needed a fact checker before being published.
For the last nine years, vaccine's haven't contained the substance parents once thought responsible, Thimerasol, and yet the number of cases of autism continues to rise, especially in certain areas such as Silicon Valley in CA.
a parent should read the conclusions of top scientists who've reviewed many cases and scientific data and have the training to give the matter a great deal of thought instead of listen to hysterical celebrities peddling pseudoscience and their own need to blame someone.
read the CDC on the subject: http://www
Read this from the CDC: http://www
For the last nine years, vaccine's haven't contained the substance parents once thought responsible, Thimerasol, and yet the number of cases of autism continues to rise, especially in certain areas such as Silicon Valley in CA.
a parent should read the conclusions of top scientists who've reviewed many cases and scientific data and have the training to give the matter a great deal of thought instead of listen to hysterical celebrities peddling pseudoscience and their own need to blame someone.
read the CDC on the subject: http://www
Read this from the CDC: http://www
Stop the Music
Commented Apr 20, 2009 at 11:51:15 in Entertainment
“Must we be so so cynical about everything these days? A homely middle age woman sang a song quite well. Must we begin to tear her down incessantly?”
Strywever replied on Apr 20, 2009 at 12:12:45
“Nora isn't tearing down Susan Boyle -- she's commenting on songs that stick in your head. You see, she's a humor writer and . . . oh. Never mind.”
KeysE2S replied on Apr 20, 2009 at 12:05:15
“I think its actually satire. Norah's saying that the worst thing you can say about her is that she picked a really hook-ey song.”
Susan Boyle: The Diamond in the Rough
Commented Apr 20, 2009 at 07:31:52 in Entertainment
“Close your eyes and listen to Ms. Boyle. Close your eyes and listen to Britney Spears. One has a wonderful voice that is clear and understandable, the other has a weak, nasal sound that is garbled at best. But parade the latter around half-naked singing inane lyrics and you have a "star". Here's hoping for more Susan Boyles in the world!”
1,500 Farmers in India Commit Suicide: A Wake-Up Call for Humanity
Commented Apr 16, 2009 at 18:47:38 in World
“This is tragic on any level. I am sure Glen Beck and Fox will think it honorable that the farmers did not rely on farm subsidies, because that is how deeply disturbed their thoughts are on government spending.”
rubygreen replied on Apr 16, 2009 at 19:38:22
“Somebody already posted they were glad a government didn't bailout a bunch of losers. It's a few pages back.”
Why Susan Boyle Makes Us Cry
Commented Apr 16, 2009 at 15:01:05 in Entertainment
“Susan Boyle has more talent in her pinky finger than Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Miley Cyprus combined.”
Reporting From the Tea Bagger Hate-Fest in Sacramento
Commented Apr 15, 2009 at 22:27:26 in Politics
“We should take comfort in the fact that most of these rallies were like Palin rallies: older, white, rural male - the demographic that is dying out and is also less likely to stay as a cohesive unit through technology (internet social groups). I think protests are a good thing in general, and I take comfort in the fact that all of the rallies added together today would add up to one or two of the massive crowds that Obama attracted during the campaign.”
SonofLiberty1 replied on Apr 15, 2009 at 23:10:47
“With health care (if you can afford it...if you have a job) being what it is.
"Old folks" 50 or so in age probably will live another 20,30 or more years...
I wouldn't say that Seniors are "dying out" as you put it. In fact, it's Seniors who vote
the most...alw
I can remember my Grandmother, voted in 1984, when she was 80 and wanted to because I was
running for delegate in another state.
So don't discount Seniors ...”
"Old folks" 50 or so in age probably will live another 20,30 or more years...
I wouldn't say that Seniors are "dying out" as you put it. In fact, it's Seniors who vote
the most...alw
I can remember my Grandmother, voted in 1984, when she was 80 and wanted to because I was
running for delegate in another state.
So don't discount Seniors ...”
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