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The Private Health Insurance Industry is Killing the U.S. Economy
Commented Apr 27, 2009 at 14:40:59 in Politics
“Um...Have you been to Sweden? I have, three times. Was offered a job there and seriously considered it. It's a great place, largely wealthy and genteel. Low poverty rate, much higher rate of social mobility (don't trust me, look up some numbers) than here. MUCH higher.
Try again.”
Try again.”
KoolAidAmerica replied on Apr 27, 2009 at 17:18:59
“I have been to Sweden. Malmo specifically. And I saw how well integrated those living off wllfare are compared to the rest of society.”
Octoberluna replied on Apr 27, 2009 at 15:39:03
“Sweden and Norway have what appear to be at first glance insanely high person tax rates now look at what they really get in return...EVERYTHING! How is it that getting value for your tax dollar is anti american?”
Sarah Palin Naked
Commented Sep 12, 2008 at 11:58:12 in Politics
“And sadly, they're probably right.”
Sarah Palin, The Bush Doctrine, and Why It's Smart To Be Dumb
Commented Sep 12, 2008 at 11:25:58 in Politics
“Yes...um...you've got it down sport.
...Jesus it must be sad to be someone who can't even remember the details of a one line talking point repeated over & over by the whole neocon noise machine.”
...Jesus it must be sad to be someone who can't even remember the details of a one line talking point repeated over & over by the whole neocon noise machine.”
Palin's Pastor: God "Is Gonna Strike Out His Hand Against" America
Commented Sep 07, 2008 at 13:56:29 in Politics
“LOL.
Nice one Nyland. Couldn't have said it better myself.
"Men rarely (if ever) manage to dream up a god superior to themselves. Most gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child."
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Robert_A._Heinlein”
Nice one Nyland. Couldn't have said it better myself.
"Men rarely (if ever) manage to dream up a god superior to themselves. Most gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child."
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Robert_A._Heinlein”
John McCain Is Not George Bush, Sarah Palin Is
Commented Sep 06, 2008 at 15:05:08 in Politics
“Did I hear a dog whistle...?
*looks around*
Nah, nobody here but us chickens.
As Necron wanders off, unconcerned, camera zooms in on politicofree4all's face.
His eyes slide left, then right, then left again, as a small, sly smile forms on his face.”
*looks around*
Nah, nobody here but us chickens.
As Necron wanders off, unconcerned, camera zooms in on politicofree4all's face.
His eyes slide left, then right, then left again, as a small, sly smile forms on his face.”
Que Sera, Sarah
Commented Sep 06, 2008 at 11:48:32 in Politics
“So, let's see: 1) you haven't seen any of the democratic convention (I didn't see much, but clearly you missed a thing or two) & 2) you didn't see any of the reporting that went on during it or in the week after & 3) you're afraid (or think I should be) of George Soros & think he runs the democratic party?
Here's a clue sport: your talking points do not match the facts on the ground & who runs your party then, Sauron?
Go find a bridge to huddle under, suns coming out.”
Here's a clue sport: your talking points do not match the facts on the ground & who runs your party then, Sauron?
Go find a bridge to huddle under, suns coming out.”
Is Joe Biden Good For Labor? Mostly, Yes.
Commented Aug 23, 2008 at 15:17:07 in Politics
“I am trying very hard not to take your comment for granite.”
Scandal of the Ages: Documents Reveal Underage Chinese Gymnast
Commented Aug 17, 2008 at 12:12:10 in Home
“"My question is, why is it an advantage to be underage?"
Well, mebbe if you'd done *any* research (like reading two posts below your own) you might know the answer to that question.
"Otherwise, stop whining and open up the competition to ANY age. Why shouldn't a 14 year old be able to compete?"
Gee, and think of all the labor we're losing not having 14 year olds work 16 hour days in factories & sweatshops too. Hell, those little fingers are good at detail work--help us keep up with the Chinese on productivity.
You make me tired.”
Well, mebbe if you'd done *any* research (like reading two posts below your own) you might know the answer to that question.
"Otherwise, stop whining and open up the competition to ANY age. Why shouldn't a 14 year old be able to compete?"
Gee, and think of all the labor we're losing not having 14 year olds work 16 hour days in factories & sweatshops too. Hell, those little fingers are good at detail work--help us keep up with the Chinese on productivity.
You make me tired.”
The Sting of Climate Crisis -- On Your Leg
Commented Aug 07, 2008 at 16:04:38 in Green
“Can you say "begging the question"?”
Major Powers
Commented Aug 07, 2008 at 15:18:19 in Politics
“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKftpGB03vU”
Michale32086 replied on Aug 07, 2008 at 15:47:01
“What's your point??
First off, we're talking Iran, not Iraq....
Secondly, we're talking a TERRORIST REGIME having Nuclear Weapons...
So, I'll ask you the same question that everyone else seems afraid to answer...
Do YOU think Iran should be allowed to have nuclear weapons? Even if that means that Hamas and Hezbollah would have them too?
It's a simple question...
SHOULD be a simple answer...
Michale.....”
First off, we're talking Iran, not Iraq....
Secondly, we're talking a TERRORIST REGIME having Nuclear Weapons...
So, I'll ask you the same question that everyone else seems afraid to answer...
Do YOU think Iran should be allowed to have nuclear weapons? Even if that means that Hamas and Hezbollah would have them too?
It's a simple question...
SHOULD be a simple answer...
Michale.....”
Step Brothers: Better Than Citizen Kane? You Bet Your Ball Sack!
Commented Jul 27, 2008 at 14:11:06 in Entertainment
“Oh, and by the way, as the blogger seems to know, and you do not, "Rosebud" was the dig that pretty much ended Orson's career--it wasn't "really" a sled, or a symbol for childhood happiness--it was the nickname William Randolph Hearst gave to his girlfriend's um...um... & the story of it is a good illustration of what happens when you f**k with the bull.”
The Shock Jock Racket
Commented Jul 27, 2008 at 11:55:30 in Media
“Well, I certainly wouldn't argue that what you're describing hasn't happened, isn't happening, or won't happen in the future. All are true.
But, for the most part, you're completely wrong. Money drives everything. The banality of evil. It's not about winning, it's not about idology, it's not about hurting someone or helping someone. It's about making a few bucks & it doesn't matter what the consequences are. Spend fifteen minutes in a corporate board room with the big boys & the doors closed & you'll understand how fundamentally incorrect your view is.”
But, for the most part, you're completely wrong. Money drives everything. The banality of evil. It's not about winning, it's not about idology, it's not about hurting someone or helping someone. It's about making a few bucks & it doesn't matter what the consequences are. Spend fifteen minutes in a corporate board room with the big boys & the doors closed & you'll understand how fundamentally incorrect your view is.”
An Outrageous Attempt by the Bush Administration to Undermine Women's Rights
Commented Jul 27, 2008 at 11:44:07 in Politics
“Dude--
I agree with everything you say except: "Overpopulation could also affect the earth's weight and therefore change physical dynamics of a few things like spin and gravity. Without humans the earth's weight is pretty static," which is either a joke, a subversion, or a fundamental mis-understanding of the situation.
There are five billion and change more humans alive today than, say, 300 years ago. Yet their combined weight has not, I'm certain, affected the overall mass of the earth by a single pound, why do you think that might be?
As a further exercise for the student, there is at least one factor that is increasing the weight of the earth & at least two that are certainly decreasing it. Briefly explain these factors.”
I agree with everything you say except: "Overpopulation could also affect the earth's weight and therefore change physical dynamics of a few things like spin and gravity. Without humans the earth's weight is pretty static," which is either a joke, a subversion, or a fundamental mis-understanding of the situation.
There are five billion and change more humans alive today than, say, 300 years ago. Yet their combined weight has not, I'm certain, affected the overall mass of the earth by a single pound, why do you think that might be?
As a further exercise for the student, there is at least one factor that is increasing the weight of the earth & at least two that are certainly decreasing it. Briefly explain these factors.”
StephenJK replied on Jul 28, 2008 at 03:04:58
“Your assertion that all the humans in the world do not affect the overall mass of the earth by one pound. Nothing can really affect the earth's mass unless we started shipping massive (thousands of tons) amounts of rock into space. As I said before it's pretty static. What I am talking about is weight distribution over the surface. I don't study physics but, I would be willing to bet that if you took a scaled-down and relative model you would find some real whacky things going on with (especially) spin and the orbital path. Then you have a whole NEW set of problems when you have anomolized the spin and orbital trajectory. How does it affect the sun, moon and other planets? How does it affect us? What do you know about axis "wobble"? Has it increased with the amount of people in the world today? Do you disagree that if present pop numbers keep up that eventually the weight really WILL be too much for the earth to bare? Because humans ARE adding disproportionate amounts of weight on the surface of the earth at very fine points. Metropolitan areas are what I'm talking about. And my theory is not a joke unless you prove it to be. Your move.”
sclucie replied on Jul 27, 2008 at 18:48:46
“I didn't get the fat human factor either. But I did get the gross overuse of natural resources, that we've got to change, and that Hillary wrote one damn good article. So what do we do about it?”
LadyXoc replied on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:35:33
“Let's see: Meteors, cosmic dust, etc. hitting the earth will add weight. Loss of ozone will subtract from it. Space junk will subtract from it. Increased population results in more global warming, hence a possible subtraction from the earth's weight.
A warning: Since most of the earth's population will probably end up in Asia, the earth could be overbalanced on that side, leading to it rotating weirdly, possibly toppling out of orbit and getting captured by the sun......Eek!”
A warning: Since most of the earth's population will probably end up in Asia, the earth could be overbalanced on that side, leading to it rotating weirdly, possibly toppling out of orbit and getting captured by the sun......Eek!”
McCain Makes the Biggest Political Mistake of Our Lifetimes
Commented Jul 23, 2008 at 16:26:24 in Politics
“Which polls are those exactly?”
It's Outrageous That Rove Is Walking Free
Commented Jul 13, 2008 at 15:26:08 in Politics
“the president can't pardon himself, but, if it gets bad enough, he could pardon Cheney, resign & then Cheney could pardon him.
Sound familiar?”
Sound familiar?”
Second Amendment Decision-Best of Both (Urban and Rural) Gun Worlds
Commented Jul 12, 2008 at 17:43:38 in Politics
“So when, in the last 60+ years, have you seen *anybody,* armed with *anything* take on the US military and/or police and do anything but DIE?
Yes, enough armed people may make "them" think twice (which, I think primarily means they will bring plenty of firepower), but it won't do us a damned bit of good if push comes to shove.
FIghting the government on their own terms would have been like the minutemen going toe to toe with the redcoats--we were smarter than that 230 years ago.”
Yes, enough armed people may make "them" think twice (which, I think primarily means they will bring plenty of firepower), but it won't do us a damned bit of good if push comes to shove.
FIghting the government on their own terms would have been like the minutemen going toe to toe with the redcoats--we were smarter than that 230 years ago.”
montestruc replied on Jul 12, 2008 at 21:05:48
“-------quote-----------
So when, in the last 60+ years, have you seen *anybody,* armed with *anything* take on the US military and/or police and do anything but DIE?
-------------end quote--------
Vietnam is unified under communist rule because some Vietnamese communists stood up and slugged it out with the US military till the folks back home got sick of it and ended that war leaving them in charge.
In the 1980s the US military was chased out of Lebannon by a militia force which was willing to use suicide truck bombs.
Likewise we were chased out of Somalia by militia forces with light arms.
Currently we are being forced to spend totally unsustainable amounts of money and equipment in what is clearly a vain hope of imposing a vague approximation of a puppet government in Iraq.
Any delusion you have that the US military is impossible to beat is just that.”
So when, in the last 60+ years, have you seen *anybody,* armed with *anything* take on the US military and/or police and do anything but DIE?
-------------end quote--------
Vietnam is unified under communist rule because some Vietnamese communists stood up and slugged it out with the US military till the folks back home got sick of it and ended that war leaving them in charge.
In the 1980s the US military was chased out of Lebannon by a militia force which was willing to use suicide truck bombs.
Likewise we were chased out of Somalia by militia forces with light arms.
Currently we are being forced to spend totally unsustainable amounts of money and equipment in what is clearly a vain hope of imposing a vague approximation of a puppet government in Iraq.
Any delusion you have that the US military is impossible to beat is just that.”
The Other N-Word
Commented Jul 12, 2008 at 15:57:57 in Politics
“"Hint: No society in human history ever taxed and regulated its way to prosperity, peace, and liberty. Ever"
Well, if you don't count most of Europe, particularly the northern european democracies, which are enjoying precisely those things you list at a much greater rate than we are (according to everybody who's gone and done research on the matter--Less crime, less hate crime/violence, much greater social mobility, greater health/longer lives, and much greater reported happiness--but that must all just be liberal propaganda, hunh?)..oh, and American in the fifties and sixties seems like a halcyon paradise in terms of rising prosperity (if we ignore one or two teensy problems--sarcasm)--today, not so much--feel more like the depression to me.”
Well, if you don't count most of Europe, particularly the northern european democracies, which are enjoying precisely those things you list at a much greater rate than we are (according to everybody who's gone and done research on the matter--Less crime, less hate crime/violence, much greater social mobility, greater health/longer lives, and much greater reported happiness--but that must all just be liberal propaganda, hunh?)..oh, and American in the fifties and sixties seems like a halcyon paradise in terms of rising prosperity (if we ignore one or two teensy problems--sarcasm)--today, not so much--feel more like the depression to me.”
How to Balance the Federal Budget
Commented Jul 11, 2008 at 12:59:04 in Business
“And, there's that minor detail that in the northern european democracies that roughly half of all children do better financially than their parents (which strikes me as a good measure of a classless society), as opposed to here in the states, where the number is 10%...we might as well all be untouchables.
Pitiful. Land of opportunity, my ass.”
Pitiful. Land of opportunity, my ass.”
A Powerful, Easy Way to Tell Obama to Get FISA Right
Commented Jul 08, 2008 at 13:07:31 in Politics
“"If you are part of a society that votes, then do so. There may be no candidates and no measures you want to vote for ... but there are certain to be ones you want to vote against. In case of doubt, vote against. By this rule you will rarely go wrong."
"If this is too blind for your taste, consult some well-meaning fool (there is always one around) and ask his advice. Then vote the other way. This enables you to be a good citizen (if such is your wish) without spending the enormous amount of time on it that truly intelligent exercise of franchise requires."
Robert Heinlein”
"If this is too blind for your taste, consult some well-meaning fool (there is always one around) and ask his advice. Then vote the other way. This enables you to be a good citizen (if such is your wish) without spending the enormous amount of time on it that truly intelligent exercise of franchise requires."
Robert Heinlein”
Bush Gives Dems STDs
Commented Jun 22, 2008 at 16:54:20 in Politics
“So Obama is the Secret Chief ot the Senate?
You've got it all worked out, don'tcha sport?”
You've got it all worked out, don'tcha sport?”
Bush Gives Dems STDs
Commented Jun 22, 2008 at 14:53:42 in Politics
“Let's see:
1. 1st amendment: "free speech zones," five media outlets owning all the media in the country, good Americans should "watch what they say" (per republicans).
2. 4th amendment--remember that one? Probable cause and all that fuss & bother?
3. 5th amendment--due process? Hello?
4. 6th amendment--Habeus Corpus? Speedy Trial? Public Trial? Right to confront your accusers in open court?
5. 8th amendment--cruel & unusual punishment. Etc.
I'm glad this is all so entertaining for you, & also glad the only one you care about, the second, is completely safe--no matter how many people it kills, and how antiquated it is.
Now, please feel free to dissemble at your leisure--I know it's how you get your jollies. Meanwhile, I'll do my best to avoid being named a "person of interest."
Blech.”
1. 1st amendment: "free speech zones," five media outlets owning all the media in the country, good Americans should "watch what they say" (per republicans).
2. 4th amendment--remember that one? Probable cause and all that fuss & bother?
3. 5th amendment--due process? Hello?
4. 6th amendment--Habeus Corpus? Speedy Trial? Public Trial? Right to confront your accusers in open court?
5. 8th amendment--cruel & unusual punishment. Etc.
I'm glad this is all so entertaining for you, & also glad the only one you care about, the second, is completely safe--no matter how many people it kills, and how antiquated it is.
Now, please feel free to dissemble at your leisure--I know it's how you get your jollies. Meanwhile, I'll do my best to avoid being named a "person of interest."
Blech.”
Michale32086 replied on Jun 22, 2008 at 16:10:16
“1. The 1st Amendment doesn't give one the right to cry FIRE in a crowded theater. This restriction is more of the same..
All the rest of the "rights" you mention have not been taken away from American citizens.
All you have is a bunch of hysterical "what ifs" and irrational possibilities...
So, I ask you again. What rights have YOU, personally, lost???
None??
Didn't think so..
Michale.....”
All the rest of the "rights" you mention have not been taken away from American citizens.
All you have is a bunch of hysterical "what ifs" and irrational possibilities...
So, I ask you again. What rights have YOU, personally, lost???
None??
Didn't think so..
Michale.....”
Being the Change we Want to See: Let's Not Trash Cindy McCain Over Her Past Drug Problems
Commented Jun 21, 2008 at 17:07:59 in Politics
“OK, first, and I realize you don't really deserve to be the target of this, but the construction that many people hold in their heads' "drugs are bad" is a gross oversimplification. Aspirin, Dimetap, Insulin, antibiotics ARE DRUGS. Most drugs are good.
Secondly, are you honestly saying you've never had sugar, caffine, tryptophan, alcohol?
Surely you jest.”
Secondly, are you honestly saying you've never had sugar, caffine, tryptophan, alcohol?
Surely you jest.”
Republicans' Bizarre Rediscovery of Osama bin Laden
Commented Jun 21, 2008 at 16:13:38 in Politics
“Just want to latin up your reply a little, it deserves it:
"post hoc, ergo prompter hoc"”
"post hoc, ergo prompter hoc"”
Is the Tyranny of Right-Wing Radio Coming to an End?
Commented Jun 21, 2008 at 14:03:10 in Media
“Hey...that's not fair...Bill Buckley is dead.
/snark”
/snark”
booksnmore4you replied on Jun 21, 2008 at 14:58:18
“He meant to say some "up-and-commer" who is convinced in his own mind that he's channeling Buckley. :-D”
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Friday Talking Points [36] -- End The Media's Pro-McCain Bias! Now!!
Commented Jun 21, 2008 at 13:53:46 in Media
“"Where they cowards when we voted them in?? If so, why did we do that??"
Who do you mean by "we" Kimosabe?
I vote for anybody but republicans--usually that means democrats, as I like to win one once in a while.
It would be nice if you wouldn't post all your comments under a false flag "Mr. Liberal."”
Who do you mean by "we" Kimosabe?
I vote for anybody but republicans--usually that means democrats, as I like to win one once in a while.
It would be nice if you wouldn't post all your comments under a false flag "Mr. Liberal."”
Michale32086 replied on Jun 21, 2008 at 15:07:03
“"Who do you mean by "we" Kimosabe?"
Well, I am assuming that the person I was posting to voted Dem in the 2006 election.. I guess I could be wrong...
"I vote for anybody but republicans-"
So, for you it doesn't matter their qualifications, their character or their integrity. You vote Democrat and it doesn't matter if Josef Stalin is the Dem and Mohatma Ghandi is the GOP, yer gonna vote Dem..
Gotcha...
Tell me, howz that working out for you?? Considering that OBAMA has publicly stated he supports the measures... You still going to vote Dem in Nov???
I am pretty sure that I am...
Michale.....”
Well, I am assuming that the person I was posting to voted Dem in the 2006 election.. I guess I could be wrong...
"I vote for anybody but republicans-"
So, for you it doesn't matter their qualifications, their character or their integrity. You vote Democrat and it doesn't matter if Josef Stalin is the Dem and Mohatma Ghandi is the GOP, yer gonna vote Dem..
Gotcha...
Tell me, howz that working out for you?? Considering that OBAMA has publicly stated he supports the measures... You still going to vote Dem in Nov???
I am pretty sure that I am...
Michale.....”
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