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Why I'm Not Joining the Call to "Kill the Bill"
Commented Dec 26, 2009 at 13:09:11 in Politics
“She's a VERY smart puppy.
"Kokuanani" = Hawaiian for "beautiful Helper," because you know how "helpful" puppies are!”
"Kokuanani" = Hawaiian for "beautiful Helper," because you know how "helpful" puppies are!”
madisonhack replied on Dec 27, 2009 at 01:11:30
“My real name is Twister the Cairn Terrier. I was bred to kill vermin.”
Why I'm Not Joining the Call to "Kill the Bill"
Commented Dec 26, 2009 at 08:53:38 in Politics
“Mr. Potter, I deeply appreciate your past work on this issue.
But "Eddie" is not going to benefit from the passage of this obscene Senate bill. If, by chance, he does, it will be for only a few months or a year, until the premiums -- unfettered by competition from a public opton -- rise so high he can't afford them, and the co-pays put coverage out of reach as well.
It is a cruel hoax to pretend that this give-away to insurance and drug companies will help "real" Americans, either any time soon or for any time at all.
It will be more of consumers looking in the windows at the insurance company equivalents of Cartier & Bloomingdale's, but never being invited inside to shop. Or, once inside, having no money.”
But "Eddie" is not going to benefit from the passage of this obscene Senate bill. If, by chance, he does, it will be for only a few months or a year, until the premiums -- unfettered by competition from a public opton -- rise so high he can't afford them, and the co-pays put coverage out of reach as well.
It is a cruel hoax to pretend that this give-away to insurance and drug companies will help "real" Americans, either any time soon or for any time at all.
It will be more of consumers looking in the windows at the insurance company equivalents of Cartier & Bloomingdale's, but never being invited inside to shop. Or, once inside, having no money.”
madisonhack replied on Dec 26, 2009 at 10:12:16
“"It will be more of consumers looking in the windows at the insurance company equivalents of Cartier & Bloomingdale's, but never being invited inside to shop. Or, once inside, having no money."
Good analogy!
All that from a puppy.”
Good analogy!
All that from a puppy.”
McCain Senate Re-Election Race Already Getting Ugly
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 12:31:09 in Politics
“Are there ANY Democrats or people with brains in AZ
How can they elect people like Kyle and consider folks like Hayworth?”
How can they elect people like Kyle and consider folks like Hayworth?”
ross1776 replied on Dec 25, 2009 at 00:58:24
“Actually, there are no candidates the caliber of a Barry Goldwater anymore in Arizona, the true Conservative that believed in limited government, and non-agressive wars and fiscal responsibility.
It's all the wacko Californians, Easterners and Canadians that now live in that state that have brought it down, and the liberal Democrats that want their jacuzzi's and fountains just like they had in Californication. Like those that died in that recent incident - the New Agers - that were mimmicking an Indian purification ceremony, and sweat to death (the Indians are smarter, and know to take breaks during those ceremonies - many of them).
It's the Democrats and Neocon globalists that have brought that state down - and a Sheriff also that is more interested in his ratings and publicity quotient than actually doing the job of all those former Sheriffs before him that kept the metro areas, especially, protected - since formerly when an illegal was picked up for any lawful stop or reason - they were simply turned over to the U.S. Marshall's office and returned by bus with a call for a pickup at the border. They soon got tired of it . And it is easy to legalize in Arizona to begin with - all they need is a family member living there in order to get approved, so all that nonsense about it being harder for Mexicans is just that, nonsense, since so many have relatives that are legal residents living in this country.”
It's all the wacko Californians, Easterners and Canadians that now live in that state that have brought it down, and the liberal Democrats that want their jacuzzi's and fountains just like they had in Californication. Like those that died in that recent incident - the New Agers - that were mimmicking an Indian purification ceremony, and sweat to death (the Indians are smarter, and know to take breaks during those ceremonies - many of them).
It's the Democrats and Neocon globalists that have brought that state down - and a Sheriff also that is more interested in his ratings and publicity quotient than actually doing the job of all those former Sheriffs before him that kept the metro areas, especially, protected - since formerly when an illegal was picked up for any lawful stop or reason - they were simply turned over to the U.S. Marshall's office and returned by bus with a call for a pickup at the border. They soon got tired of it . And it is easy to legalize in Arizona to begin with - all they need is a family member living there in order to get approved, so all that nonsense about it being harder for Mexicans is just that, nonsense, since so many have relatives that are legal residents living in this country.”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 22:43:05 in Politics
“Fanned you both.
Thanks for your comments.”
Thanks for your comments.”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 22:29:29 in Politics
“Or even a "good" union.”
The Goracle -- Al Gore, the Internet and the Future of American Politics
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 20:48:48 in Technology
“Hospitals, hell. Folks who do ANY sort of cleaning -- offices, nursing homes, school, restaurants -- provide more value to society than bankers.”
The Goracle -- Al Gore, the Internet and the Future of American Politics
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 15:18:16 in Technology
“My dog [appearing in my avatar] would have been better than Bush/Cheney.
At least she can catch rodents.”
At least she can catch rodents.”
Mauimom replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 20:48:48
“Hospitals, hell. Folks who do ANY sort of cleaning -- offices, nursing homes, school, restaurants -- provide more value to society than bankers.”
jsgaetano replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 19:50:18
“That reminds me of a quote I heard last night, that people who clean hospitals provide more to society than anyone who works in the banking industry.”
zxrod replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 17:02:38
“She didn't catch the 2 you just mentioned ;)”
The Goracle -- Al Gore, the Internet and the Future of American Politics
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 15:15:33 in Technology
“Wow, can you GO any lower for a "standard"?”
Fotios replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 16:23:18
“Palin?”
The Goracle -- Al Gore, the Internet and the Future of American Politics
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 13:35:15 in Technology
“Yeah, and we would have had Joe Lieberman as our Vice President. Wonder how THAT would have worked out?
At least it would have gotten him out of the Senate.”
At least it would have gotten him out of the Senate.”
Wild Cat replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 15:04:11
“pretty well, he would have no voice.”
lightningbolt replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 14:41:56
“He's certainly better than Cheney.”
Dear Barack, Spare Me Your E-Mails
Commented Dec 11, 2009 at 16:50:52 in Politics
“Glenn, see the item I posted above about a "mass unsubscribe" on 1/20/2010.”
Dear Barack, Spare Me Your E-Mails
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 18:17:10 in Politics
“***but this guy doesn't seem to even TRY! ***
pacason, this is my gripe as well. When all the Obamabots whine, "well, you can't expect him to turn things around immediately," I try to explain: it's not the lack of "immediate results" that turns me off. It's the fact that he doesn't fight, doesn't articulate, doesnt TRY.
He and Rahm are so busy meeting behind closed doors with the drug mfgs and insurance companies that neither has time to find out what's going on in "real America." Oh, and then there are his countless trips abroad, while our country disintegrates.
Stay home. Make an effort. Do something. Say something.
I too donated, walked door to door, bugged my friends to get involved. The depth of my disappointment is a reflection of the energy and excitement I felt before the election.
The folks who write these e-mails must be Very Stupid to think this kind of approach is going to work.”
pacason, this is my gripe as well. When all the Obamabots whine, "well, you can't expect him to turn things around immediately," I try to explain: it's not the lack of "immediate results" that turns me off. It's the fact that he doesn't fight, doesn't articulate, doesnt TRY.
He and Rahm are so busy meeting behind closed doors with the drug mfgs and insurance companies that neither has time to find out what's going on in "real America." Oh, and then there are his countless trips abroad, while our country disintegrates.
Stay home. Make an effort. Do something. Say something.
I too donated, walked door to door, bugged my friends to get involved. The depth of my disappointment is a reflection of the energy and excitement I felt before the election.
The folks who write these e-mails must be Very Stupid to think this kind of approach is going to work.”
Dear Barack, Spare Me Your E-Mails
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 18:06:22 in Politics
“Mr. Scheer, as per my comment above: perhaps YOU could do a story on the number of "unsubscribe" responses received when they sent out this e-mail.
Please let us know if you decide to do such a story, so we can all be sure to unsubscribe, rather than just delete the stupid thing.”
Please let us know if you decide to do such a story, so we can all be sure to unsubscribe, rather than just delete the stupid thing.”
Dear Barack, Spare Me Your E-Mails
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 18:03:28 in Politics
“***I delete these emails without reading them now***
Up until now I've always deleted them too, unless I wanted to amuse myself by trying to get a "reply" through their Chinese wall.
I'm now proposing that we all take an additional minute and "unsubscri
The DNC, DSCC, DCCC, OFA and Obama probably don't tally nasty responses, and they certainly can't tell that you've deleted their message rather than reading it, but they CAN count the number of people who "unsubscri
Just a thought/suggestion.”
Up until now I've always deleted them too, unless I wanted to amuse myself by trying to get a "reply" through their Chinese wall.
I'm now proposing that we all take an additional minute and "unsubscri
The DNC, DSCC, DCCC, OFA and Obama probably don't tally nasty responses, and they certainly can't tell that you've deleted their message rather than reading it, but they CAN count the number of people who "unsubscri
Just a thought/suggestion.”
pragmaticdallasite replied on Dec 10, 2009 at 18:25:08
“GREAT point! I'm unsubscribing now”
Dear Barack, Spare Me Your E-Mails
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 17:57:20 in Politics
“Oh please.
The true "insult" is Obama's screwing of the American public; his promises that he never intended to keep; his rhetoric unsubstantiated with action.
And today, in particularly, it's "insulting" to have this warmonger president picking up the Nobel Peace Prize.”
The true "insult" is Obama's screwing of the American public; his promises that he never intended to keep; his rhetoric unsubstantiated with action.
And today, in particularly, it's "insulting" to have this warmonger president picking up the Nobel Peace Prize.”
Sleep Boxes: Coming To An Airport Near You?
Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 13:53:00 in Living
“***"Wow! All I could think of was, "Why don't we have these?""***
a) because we're spending all our money on the Iraq/Afghanistan ratholes;
b) because we bailed out bankers & hedge funds to the tune of $700 BILLION; [that would buy a LOTof high speed trains]
c) because neither Congress nor Obama has the cojones to raise taxes on rich guys and speculators to fund high speed trains and other needed infrastructure; and
d) because we all need to support the proposal by David Obey [D-WI] of a "war surtax," particularly on the rich, to fund this immoral folly in Afghanistran”
a) because we're spending all our money on the Iraq/Afghanistan ratholes;
b) because we bailed out bankers & hedge funds to the tune of $700 BILLION; [that would buy a LOTof high speed trains]
c) because neither Congress nor Obama has the cojones to raise taxes on rich guys and speculators to fund high speed trains and other needed infrastructure; and
d) because we all need to support the proposal by David Obey [D-WI] of a "war surtax," particularly on the rich, to fund this immoral folly in Afghanistran”
Margo Arrowsmith replied on Nov 28, 2009 at 19:28:49
“Well, to be fair, while everything you said is true, the American people are really not into it. We are way too in love with cars.”
Obama, Democrats Face Liberal Fundraising Boycott
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 18:30:12 in Politics
“Or tape their "postage paid" return envelope to a brick, so they'll have to pay more money to receive it.”
naschkatze replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 21:31:23
“Oh, you are a minx, mom! : - )”
Obama, Democrats Face Liberal Fundraising Boycott
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 18:28:57 in Politics
“***", the atavastic question is how to support the president and push for bolder reform."**
If the President were pushing for "bolder reform," many of us could support him. Unfortunately, he's not, and in fact is pushing AGAINST any sort of meaningful reform.
Most of us prefer "reform" to "personality cult." If "supporting the president" falls by the wayside -- because of his cowardly performance and serial sell-outs to the insurance companies and Big PhARMA -- so be it.
Mr. Melber, get your facts straight.”
If the President were pushing for "bolder reform," many of us could support him. Unfortunately, he's not, and in fact is pushing AGAINST any sort of meaningful reform.
Most of us prefer "reform" to "personality cult." If "supporting the president" falls by the wayside -- because of his cowardly performance and serial sell-outs to the insurance companies and Big PhARMA -- so be it.
Mr. Melber, get your facts straight.”
PATina replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 21:45:54
“EXACTLY. I was never big on the public option... but I thought it was something.
toosinbeymen replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 21:34:53
“Exactly right, Mauimom.
I supported, contributed to, campaigned for, phone banked for, etc Obama as a candidate. Now he's a horrible disappointment. Do you really expect me to contribute my time or money again? h no!
Obama sank the good ship Democrat by his multiple broken campaign promises and lack of support for meaningful healthcare reform or financial reform. He's a total bust.”
I supported, contributed to, campaigned for, phone banked for, etc Obama as a candidate. Now he's a horrible disappointment. Do you really expect me to contribute my time or money again? h no!
Obama sank the good ship Democrat by his multiple broken campaign promises and lack of support for meaningful healthcare reform or financial reform. He's a total bust.”
naschkatze replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 21:22:37
“Right on the money Mauimom.”
MyNameIsJames replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 19:26:55
“Yep!”
Exclusive: The First Excerpt from "Going Rogue"
Commented Sep 29, 2009 at 14:28:53 in Comedy
“Did she use an emoticon for the wink ;-) or just write "wink" in the text?”
The Impeachment of President Obama
Commented Sep 24, 2009 at 12:44:02 in Politics
“An early antidote to such Republican craziness might be for Obama and Democrats to STAND UP NOW against Republicans and their bulllshit.
Supporting the Public Option would be a start.”
Supporting the Public Option would be a start.”
SeriousBlack replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 13:23:08
“Good observation - we will find out soon if they actually have the guts to do so.”
Estreet1964 replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 13:10:18
“My first thought as well.”
Has Obama's Handling of the Bank Bailout Undermined Health Care Reform?
Commented Sep 01, 2009 at 23:57:12 in Politics
“Thank you, Arianna, for your succinct summary of the dismal situation.
In conclusion you state:
***There is still a chance to save health care. But only if Obama takes control of the debate. Maybe spending the last few days surrounded by the impassioned spirit of Ted Kennedy will prod the president to push the reset button.***
The thing that makes me the most depressed is that lack of ANY sign that Obama will "take control of the debate" -- or even realize that that's what's necessary.
I was a strong, strong supporter, and now my disappointment is of equal intensity.”
In conclusion you state:
***There is still a chance to save health care. But only if Obama takes control of the debate. Maybe spending the last few days surrounded by the impassioned spirit of Ted Kennedy will prod the president to push the reset button.***
The thing that makes me the most depressed is that lack of ANY sign that Obama will "take control of the debate" -- or even realize that that's what's necessary.
I was a strong, strong supporter, and now my disappointment is of equal intensity.”
GOODREASON replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 02:35:56
“Arriana, you rascal, you so hit it on the head! I am so embarrased I was sucked in by his marketing machine, which is so transparent now! I removed my bumper sticker last week.”
ChelseaC replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 01:39:46
“Indeed--Arianna hits the nail on the head --again!!”
The Death of Ted Kennedy: HuffPost Bloggers React
Commented Aug 26, 2009 at 15:10:59 in Politics
“I’d like to suggest that one way to honor Kennedy is to go over to the FireDogLake blog and donate to their funds specifically set up to promote health CARE reform: the ActBlue page listing those who won't vote for a bill unless it contains a public option, or the FDL “Health Care Initiative" [I don’t know its “real” name — or it it has one] that supports their work in researching the various proposals, lobbyists' activities, and players in the drama.
I think Sen. Kennedy would appreciate such moves.”
I think Sen. Kennedy would appreciate such moves.”
Saving Journalism: Howard Kurtz Is Wrong, Dan Rather Is Right
Commented Aug 18, 2009 at 15:02:35 in Media
“Howie Kurtz has a long, consistent recond of ALWAYS being wrong.”
Change We Can Believe In: Feelings Toward the Administration by Those Who Elected It
Commented Aug 13, 2009 at 17:02:07 in Politics
“You'll notice that "Aub" has no "fans."”
Change We Can Believe In: Feelings Toward the Administration by Those Who Elected It
Commented Aug 13, 2009 at 16:57:42 in Politics
“If you're the future of this country, I hope you learn to spell and take a few grammar lessons:
"Here" me out
"22 yeas"
"Health [sic] insurance company's"
"health care work's"”
"Here" me out
"22 yeas"
"Health [sic] insurance company's"
"health care work's"”
Change We Can Believe In: Feelings Toward the Administration by Those Who Elected It
Commented Aug 13, 2009 at 16:49:29 in Politics
“Well said. Thank you.”
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