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Carter On Racism: White House Disagrees
Commented Sep 16, 2009 at 20:24:03 in Politics
“I know. If Carter had a White House appointment he'd be under the bus by now.”
Carter On Racism: White House Disagrees
Commented Sep 16, 2009 at 20:23:13 in Politics
“Depends. Are you one of the hate-filled lunatics running around with pics of Obama with a bone in his nose?”
BrighterStar replied on Sep 16, 2009 at 20:27:11
“I have not seen those. I certainly is not wide spread.”
Markos Moulitsas Warns Obama On Health Reform: 'Public Option Is Our Waterloo' (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 08:42:52 in Politics
“Fringe, liberal kooks? Keep kissing the whip you sheep. The USA is the ONLY developed country without some form of Universal healthcare. I understand you've been a little cog in the rightwing machine so long that for you the respectable centre is just to the left of Hitler's Germany. And THATS why the Dems can't advance like the Republicans. They are looking for a mythical centre that doesn't exist. So they give with mealy-mouthed policies to appease the Right and get support from their corporate donors. Thing is, you CAN'T appease Republicans and corporate donors can only get you so many votes.”
Glamour's Plus-Sized, Tummy-Baring Model: 'My Normal Is This' (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 26, 2009 at 10:03:02 in Style
“So when are we going to see affirming images of men working retail jobs, or taking the bus because they don't have a car or making $7 an hour?”
RobinSeattle replied on Aug 27, 2009 at 11:30:44
“Not in either of our lifetimes my son!”
Internal Memo Confirms Big Giveaways In White House Deal With Big Pharma
Commented Aug 13, 2009 at 18:13:22 in Politics
“Well Mr Grim, Huffpost - judging from the comments here I think you're learning why the mainstream news media sticks to infotainment. People don't want real journalism or truth. They want what they believe confirmed. I really applaud the efforts this site is making to promote real journalism, especially with the hiring of Dan Froomkin. But look at the response. I have to say, i think Huxley had it more right than Orwell.”
1088 replied on Aug 13, 2009 at 18:14:54
“Here's a good laugh! Look at the guy sign on the high right!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mupm2BmIjtc/SoR6hh6k5II/AAAAAAAAIPs/0yHfCgTE3ng/s1600-h/health+care+protesters.jpg”
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mupm2BmIjtc/SoR6hh6k5II/AAAAAAAAIPs/0yHfCgTE3ng/s1600-h/health+care+protesters.jpg”
Beer Summit Begins: Obama Sits Down With Crowley, Gates
Commented Jul 30, 2009 at 19:18:26 in Politics
“I must say, I thought the whole idea of the "having a beer" was cheap political pandering and it would fall flat. But looking at the images its quite a coup. This is like the fourth or fifth time that Obama has tai chi'd potentially damaging rightwing attacks into political victories. I really disagree with a lot of his policies but he has so far proven to be the ultimate foil to the right. He's just killing them. Brings a smile to my face.”
Hussam Mohammed Amin: Former Iraqi Weapons Monitor Describes U.S. Abuse For First Time
Commented Jul 23, 2009 at 15:50:13 in Politics
“This is just ugly.”
Obama Has Met At Least 27 Times With Private Health Care Industry Executives
Commented Jul 23, 2009 at 14:08:59 in Politics
“I agree, but why have secret meetings?”
Edmonsky replied on Jul 23, 2009 at 14:45:44
“What is secret? There were photo-ops by the press before they went to hold meetings.”
James Crowley, Policeman Who Arrested Gates, Won't Apologize
Commented Jul 23, 2009 at 07:14:12 in Politics
“Apologise for arresting him? You don't arrest people just because you don't like how they talk to you. That's an abuse of power - racism or not.”
ComeNow replied on Jul 23, 2009 at 18:42:37
“No, apologizing for calling Officer Crowley a racist which, by the way, he apparently is clearly not now that we know more about his background.”
Newsweek: Why Is Washington Ignoring "Economic Prophet" Stiglitz?
Commented Jul 19, 2009 at 11:20:32 in Business
“"Generally speaking, Stiglitz is for more regulation than we have had."
That's a HUGE generalisation indeed:
"He wrote that the stimulus program was too small to be effective—a criticism that has since swelled into a chorus, though Obama says he's not adding more money. Stiglitz also had called the administration's bailout plan a giveaway to Wall Street, an "ersatz capitalism" that would save the banks' investors and creditors and screw the taxpayers. "
The devil is in the details. You read the financial news earlier this week - "Goldman Sachs makes record profits." Welfare for the rich, seems like "ersatz capitalism" to me. You might not agree with Stiglitz's conclusions on what needs to be done for the economy, but you can't say that he is in any way in sync with what the administration is doing.”
That's a HUGE generalisation indeed:
"He wrote that the stimulus program was too small to be effective—a criticism that has since swelled into a chorus, though Obama says he's not adding more money. Stiglitz also had called the administration's bailout plan a giveaway to Wall Street, an "ersatz capitalism" that would save the banks' investors and creditors and screw the taxpayers. "
The devil is in the details. You read the financial news earlier this week - "Goldman Sachs makes record profits." Welfare for the rich, seems like "ersatz capitalism" to me. You might not agree with Stiglitz's conclusions on what needs to be done for the economy, but you can't say that he is in any way in sync with what the administration is doing.”
Chuck Todd And Glenn Greenwald To Debate Torture Investigations (And The Rest Of Your Scritti Politti)
Commented Jul 16, 2009 at 12:36:00 in Media
“"Objective assessment"? Sounds like you should take a job in the mainstream media.
Greenwald ripped him to shreds.”
Greenwald ripped him to shreds.”
Bill Maher Defends Sanford: "At Least Sanford Was Truly In Love" And Not Having "Sleazy" Sex With The "Easiest Roadkill" He Could Find (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 15, 2009 at 06:06:19 in Politics
“For example?”
Goldman Sachs Likely To Post Huge Profits, Analysts Say
Commented Jul 13, 2009 at 02:11:23 in Business
“I'm beginning to think Wall St is more Obama's friend than Main St.”
renatam replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 03:13:10
“...as the enemies he KNOWS they are. Very wise...for now. Stay tuned.”
Goldman Sachs Likely To Post Huge Profits, Analysts Say
Commented Jul 13, 2009 at 01:28:08 in Business
“Our President is SURROUNDED by GS people. They are the ones who crafted his response to the crisis. So the automotive industry and GS's rivals in the financial sector get tough (or no) love and GS makes huge profits as the unemployment figure keeps rising.
Keep on kissing the whip.”
Keep on kissing the whip.”
renatam replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 01:39:34
“Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. The President is doing the right thing to unravel and reposition. Geither and Summers risk JAIL TIME under the auspicies of Oaths of Office - IF they don't do exactly what they are directed to do. I don't think these wimps of the banking cartel will risk a coup by overtly challenging the authority of POTUS.
And, as a boomer w/an Xer daughter, I never thought I would see the day where I would be writing such a thing as a citizen of the US. NEVER!”
And, as a boomer w/an Xer daughter, I never thought I would see the day where I would be writing such a thing as a citizen of the US. NEVER!”
Peggy Noonan Goes Off On Sarah Palin In Column: "Horrifying"
Commented Jul 10, 2009 at 15:22:14 in Politics
“Read Rick Perlstein's "Nixonland" and take a look at the forces that shaped the modern conservative movement. Reagan is Limbaugh's ideological granddaddy.”
RevMetheus replied on Jul 10, 2009 at 15:50:41
“There was a book that came out in the very early 80s too that talked about the rise of the Cristian Coalition. I cant remember the name of it, I read it during my free periods in a school library I was teaching at. It also talked about how the movement started and the problems inherent in pushing theocracy.”
Peggy Noonan Goes Off On Sarah Palin In Column: "Horrifying"
Commented Jul 10, 2009 at 15:05:29 in Politics
“There is a fundamental dishonesty in the criticisms of Palin from these conservative intellectuals. You can trace a direct line from the late 1960's movement conservative era of early Reagan and Nixon to Sarah Palin. She is their logical descendant - a politician thriving off of low brow tribalism. Nixon, Reagan, Bush, Bush 2, Palin - the fuel that has powered the conservative movement since Goldwater's failed election bid has been "us and them".”
spiritpony1 replied on Jul 10, 2009 at 15:13:10
“not really; the issue is that the (conservative) movement has gotten hijacked by Limbaugh, coulter, hannity, et al, and, then, subsequently allowed to hijack the whole Rep. party--------Biden even said this is not the GOP his grandfather knew--”
Bill Keller: "Insatiable Desire For Scoops" Fueled Press Failure In Run-Up To Iraq War
Commented Jul 10, 2009 at 12:54:24 in Media
“I partly agree. There is plenty of blame to go around for the Iraq war - including some for the GENERAL PUBLIC as well. But it certainly doesn't exonerate the Times and their miserable courage.”
O'Reilly Debates Michael Jackson & Race: 'You Don't Become An African-American Icon By Bleaching Your Face, Having White Kids' (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 08, 2009 at 15:11:38 in Media
“Then your experience has served you poorly.”
Why Girls Like Bad Boys
Commented Jul 08, 2009 at 14:08:49 in Living
“You speak great truth. There aren't just traits they like about bad boys. There are traits they DON'T like about "nice guys". Excessive politeness, a lack of spontaneity, a lack of sexual aggression, timidity in social settings - on a visceral level those traits tend to turn many (not all) women off.
But truthfully these are the fruits of a post-feminist, Oprah-fied world. Generations of men have grown up being told their basic nature is bad. The good news is, nature is nature. It might be buried down deep under the social conditioning but ALL men have an inner bad boy in them. They just need to set it free and stop apologising for being what they are.”
But truthfully these are the fruits of a post-feminist, Oprah-fied world. Generations of men have grown up being told their basic nature is bad. The good news is, nature is nature. It might be buried down deep under the social conditioning but ALL men have an inner bad boy in them. They just need to set it free and stop apologising for being what they are.”
Senators Buck Obama, Urge Progressives To Keep Targeting Dems On Health Care
Commented Jul 08, 2009 at 13:05:45 in Politics
“"its"”
Senators Buck Obama, Urge Progressives To Keep Targeting Dems On Health Care
Commented Jul 08, 2009 at 13:05:11 in Politics
“Lol. Every other developed nation (and some developing) have some sort of universal health care. You think is a fringe concept? Stockholm syndrome.”
lizr replied on Jul 08, 2009 at 13:29:55
“Stockholm syndrome indeed!
Brilliant use of this concept!”
Brilliant use of this concept!”
O'Reilly Debates Michael Jackson & Race: 'You Don't Become An African-American Icon By Bleaching Your Face, Having White Kids' (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 08, 2009 at 09:34:05 in Media
“"With all the people I have met in my life, I have met about an equal number of bigots in both black/white communities."
I agree with that. But systemic racism is to me a bigger problem than basic racism. When I have trouble getting a job, a place to live and can't shop without being harassed to me its a bigger problem than someone just not liking me because of my race. The latter we all have to deal with, the former is a bigger problem for some groups than they are for others.
And I love Michael Jackson. But its obvious he had serious issues with his own racial identity.”
I agree with that. But systemic racism is to me a bigger problem than basic racism. When I have trouble getting a job, a place to live and can't shop without being harassed to me its a bigger problem than someone just not liking me because of my race. The latter we all have to deal with, the former is a bigger problem for some groups than they are for others.
And I love Michael Jackson. But its obvious he had serious issues with his own racial identity.”
gloriousbeing replied on Jul 08, 2009 at 12:47:11
“"And I love Michael Jackson. But its obvious he had serious issues with his own racial identity."
It has been my experience that when people make statements like yours, they are actually projecting their own issues with racial identity.”
It has been my experience that when people make statements like yours, they are actually projecting their own issues with racial identity.”
BlueFloyd replied on Jul 08, 2009 at 09:53:48
“Agreed!! people will believe and act the way they want, and thus, there will always be fools, idiots, bigots, racists, etc. It is the systemic effects of racism that are out of balance and far more insidious.”
O'Reilly Debates Michael Jackson & Race: 'You Don't Become An African-American Icon By Bleaching Your Face, Having White Kids' (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 08, 2009 at 07:53:51 in Media
“Sigh. Its "cry wolf" cases like this that make it harder for us to prove just how systematic racism actually is in the US. Lets face it, Michael was highly eccentric and was tarnished by a major scandal. Calling his public detractors racist is just too thin. O'Reilly fans can watch this and say with great comfort that this proves that racism claims are just a figment of black imagination. This kind of interaction is a great gift to racism deniers. Which is sad.
There is a lot of genuine racism in US society. There are a lot better debates to be had about it in front of a Fox viewing audience than this one.”
There is a lot of genuine racism in US society. There are a lot better debates to be had about it in front of a Fox viewing audience than this one.”
NedroidPrime replied on Jul 08, 2009 at 09:01:19
“You apparently enjoy playing a victim. Unless you decry r@cism in all cases, you have no right to condemn it at all.
With all the people I have met in my life, I have met about an equal number of bigots in both black/white communities.
MOVE PAST SKIN TONE PEOPLE!!! That is one thing that MJ believed, and a goal for us all to work towards.”
With all the people I have met in my life, I have met about an equal number of bigots in both black/white communities.
MOVE PAST SKIN TONE PEOPLE!!! That is one thing that MJ believed, and a goal for us all to work towards.”
U.S. May Not Release Acquitted Detainees
Commented Jul 08, 2009 at 07:16:13 in Politics
“While you might find the articles themselves not substantive, the issues certainly are. Human rights, health care, foreign policy in relation to Israel - these are all very important topics. The information in the stories is thin, but frankly I'm beginning to think that's a necessity when covering the Obama administration. The Obama admin is intentionally vague and play it close to the vest on a number of topics. Sometimes its difficult to find out what their policy really is. I think that Rahm Emmanuel healthcare quote in particular could prove to be a very important scoop.
Palin - I agree with you.”
Palin - I agree with you.”
Audra Shay: New GOP "Racist" Headache On Facebook
Commented Jul 06, 2009 at 23:52:57 in Politics
“Touched a nerve did he?”
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