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Rep. Parker Griffith Switches Parties, Becomes Republican
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 12:12:12 in Politics
“He's voted against the democrats on every initiative - how much more "one of us" can he get?”
Rick Perry Says Al Gore Has 'Gone To Hell'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 15:05:13 in Politics
“Hmm...that
White Americans' Majority To End By Mid-Century
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 15:05:37 in Home
“I won't notice any difference - TX is already a minority majority state, so...”
Schumer 'Bitch'-es Out Flight Attendant: Senator Insults US Airways Attendant
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 14:04:31 in New York
“Oh yeah, this is much worse than the republicans playing games with the reading of the single player plan and stopping the dod funding bill withholding the funding for the troops.
This is nonsense in comparison.”
This is nonsense in comparison.”
Tom Coburn Demands 12-Hour Reading Of Single-Payer Amendment On Senate Floor
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 14:02:23 in Politics
“And republicans wonder why polling is showing that even if the dems numbers slip, the republican numbers don't improve?
Where are the screams of lack of patriotism - you know that if the dems held up the dod funding for the troops that every republican would be screaming that they don't love America or that the dems hate our troops.
Coburn is just shamelessly pathetic. What really irks me is that by all appearances, governance for the republicans is just a political game, it's not to provide good legislature for the country, or dig us out of the hole we're in, it's a just a political game.”
Where are the screams of lack of patriotism - you know that if the dems held up the dod funding for the troops that every republican would be screaming that they don't love America or that the dems hate our troops.
Coburn is just shamelessly pathetic. What really irks me is that by all appearances, governance for the republicans is just a political game, it's not to provide good legislature for the country, or dig us out of the hole we're in, it's a just a political game.”
Nelson Still Undecided On Health Care
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 12:09:58 in Politics
“You're right, we have to be somewhat reasonable on this issue. I was feeling similarly to chaos, but then I had to stop and exhale and think that this is major legislation and multiple small steps are better than no steps at all. This is a work in progress.”
sailor422 replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 12:16:45
“agreed. my first reaction, particularly to tr@itor joe, was to say scrap it all. I am coming around to getting a first step done rather than a wipeout.”
Nelson Still Undecided On Health Care
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 11:59:28 in Politics
“Why is it that when the republicans start whining about the lack of bipartisianship, the threats of reconcilliation, and the cost of HRC - why there isn't more made off the fact they they used reconcilliation to pass the bush tax cuts for an astounding 1.3 trillion that was added directly to the deficit?
Couldn't hrc be passed in two separate bills - one for the regulations, etc., passed under normal rules, and the second for the medicare buy in or public option done under reconciliation?”
Couldn't hrc be passed in two separate bills - one for the regulations, etc., passed under normal rules, and the second for the medicare buy in or public option done under reconciliation?”
Tom Harkin May Reintroduce Legislation To Kill Filibuster
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 15:18:19 in Politics
“Our current system just isn't working - it's hamstrung any kind of legislature.”
George H.W. Bush On Joe Wilson: 'How Low Have We Gotten Here?'
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 14:17:41 in Politics
“'How low have we gotten here?'"
Ask your dimwit son mr. bush - it's rovian politics that brings you juvenile and disrespectful tactics like the wilson incident. You have your son - and your political party - to thank for the lack of civility.”
Ask your dimwit son mr. bush - it's rovian politics that brings you juvenile and disrespectful tactics like the wilson incident. You have your son - and your political party - to thank for the lack of civility.”
roshni replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 14:49:25
“Agree - fanned!”
Telemachus replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 14:26:32
“Murray Chotiner (Nixon's hatchet man) ... Lee Atwater (Reagan's hatchet man) ... the list of GOP weasels and cheaters is long indeed. If you want to know who's brought us this low, Mr. One-Termer, look in the mirror.”
White House To Reid: Cut A Deal With Lieberman
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 14:13:32 in Politics
“Cut a deal - with strings attached. We'll cut a deal with you, and you will no longer caucus with the dems and we'll strip you of your chairmanship positions. There's no reason to still pander to him as if he was a democrat when he clearly isn't.
Before giving up completely, even with stripping the public option and/or medicare buy in, it's a pretty strong bill. Just make sure the antitrust is no longer there and the caps are removed. There's still a win here - it's just taking smaller steps. Something is better than nothing and this opens the door to future reforms. We do have to do something about the fillibuster situation - it just hamstrings government.”
Before giving up completely, even with stripping the public option and/or medicare buy in, it's a pretty strong bill. Just make sure the antitrust is no longer there and the caps are removed. There's still a win here - it's just taking smaller steps. Something is better than nothing and this opens the door to future reforms. We do have to do something about the fillibuster situation - it just hamstrings government.”
Annise Parker: Openly Gay Mayor Elected In Houston, Texas
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 08:24:34 in Politics
“You're right Joseph - we need to get heavily behind Bill White. He's been an effective mayor, but he just isn't very charismatic, and I think much of the attention will go to the gop smackdown. I hope that they go crazy enough to make either one of the unappealing to the majority. I just want to see TX removed from the crazy list - Perry hasn't done squat except embarrass the state. The education board - the ones editing the content of textbooks for the country - is made up of religious wingnuts. That's not good for TX or for the country. I'd like to see TX enter the current century and become more progressive and proactive. The state could flourish under the right leadership.”
Annise Parker: Openly Gay Mayor Elected In Houston, Texas
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 08:10:25 in Politics
“TX in general has gotten a bad rap lately because of the ridiculously stupid comments made by our mouth breathing neanderthal of a governor. I've laughed at the criticisms, but people need to realize that we're not all spitting tobacco juice and playing cowboy. I live in Houston and the people that I have contact with are offended by the image Rick Perry projects for this state - it's not accurate, but it makes good theater for his insanity.
I'm proud of my city - I received numerous vitriolic homophobic mailings in the last couple of weeks. It was shameful. I voted for Parker in the general and those mailing planted me even more firmly in her camp. Sexual orientation has no bearing on one's competence. She was the best person for the job - the rest is just nonsense. I hope this election helps turn the tide on the outside appearance of the state of TX, we are actually quite civilized here, but not unlike anywhere else, we have more than our share of nutcases, unfortunately for us, the biggest nutcase happens to be governor.
Parker will be a very competent mayor, she has a proven track record.”
I'm proud of my city - I received numerous vitriolic homophobic mailings in the last couple of weeks. It was shameful. I voted for Parker in the general and those mailing planted me even more firmly in her camp. Sexual orientation has no bearing on one's competence. She was the best person for the job - the rest is just nonsense. I hope this election helps turn the tide on the outside appearance of the state of TX, we are actually quite civilized here, but not unlike anywhere else, we have more than our share of nutcases, unfortunately for us, the biggest nutcase happens to be governor.
Parker will be a very competent mayor, she has a proven track record.”
Bill O'Reilly Slams "Law & Order" Creator Dick Wolf: 'Despicable Human Being' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 13:33:11 in Media
“Thank you mr. wolf for forcing a mirror in front of the faces of those doing more harm than good. I doubt it will have much effect - the almighty dollar speaks louder than his conscience, if he has one.”
Senate GOP Denied On Spending Filibuster Attempt
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 13:22:15 in Politics
“"Obviously we need to run the government, but do you suppose the government could be a little bit like families and be just a little bit prudent in how much it spends?" said Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.
This is really a foolish argument - you can't think of the governments budget like a family budget - it's not a valid comparison. It scares me to think that someone working on crafting and voting on the budget would have such a simplistic and wrongheaded view. It's not a valid comparison. But dumbing it down - regardless of accuracy is the common gop meme these days. If it fits on a bumpersticker it works.”
This is really a foolish argument - you can't think of the governments budget like a family budget - it's not a valid comparison. It scares me to think that someone working on crafting and voting on the budget would have such a simplistic and wrongheaded view. It's not a valid comparison. But dumbing it down - regardless of accuracy is the common gop meme these days. If it fits on a bumpersticker it works.”
pamelagoodenough replied on Dec 12, 2009 at 13:28:11
“Kyl, How much does your family spend each month?
Off our backs!”
Off our backs!”
Bush Deficit Hurting Obama: Reports
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 15:10:39 in Politics
“Righties have problems dealing with reality. They remind me of my dog - they have no recollection of anything that took place more than 5 minutes ago.
I agree - it's right to place blame where it truly belongs.”
I agree - it's right to place blame where it truly belongs.”
RainbowPhoenix replied on Dec 10, 2009 at 15:29:05
“Dogs are the only animal dumb enough to harass a skunk after being sprayed.”
JanPoore replied on Dec 10, 2009 at 15:19:54
“That's why we have to keep sticking their noses in it until they get the idea that they've been bad.”
Obama to GOP: 'Stop Trying To Frighten The American People'
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 11:50:09 in Politics
“Yikes!!! Have ya'll checked out the comments section on that article on thehill? Those lemmings are living in some alternate reality! If vitriol and ignorance were gold - those folks would be the richest people on earth. Facts and reality have no bearing on that site. Unreal.”
OC4Obama4Pres replied on Dec 10, 2009 at 13:37:42
“I saw that. All I could take of it was about a minute's worth of reading. Then I had to close the tab. They are about the stupidest people on the planet.”
Rep. Gutierrez Slams GOP For Misunderstanding Bill (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 11:31:13 in Politics
“WOW!!! A democrat with some kohones? Love it!”
nick1936 replied on Dec 10, 2009 at 11:54:08
“Yes but where are the others?????”
Jim DeMint: 'I Need Some New Republicans' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 11:26:58 in Politics
“Welcome to the new gop - leadership for the 14 century.
Yikes!”
Yikes!”
Annise Parker, Running For Houston Mayor, Hit By Anti-Gay Attacks
Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 00:45:11 in Politics
“That sounds mild compared to the homophobic "vote for traditional marriage" mailer I received yesterday recommending Gene Locke for mayor. I was just speechless at how ridiculous and offensive it was.
On the back side they listed the candidates - and their recommendations for mayor, district a and at-large two - there are gays/lesbians in each of the run off races - and there's an asterisk by the names of the gays and lesbians that refers to a footnote - "Homosexual lifestyle". Freaking astericks marking the lesbians!
The front has rambling screed referencing a bible verse - and this gem..."We have a choice on December 12th. We can either stand up and fight for the traditional family and marriage (one man one woman) or allow the radical homosexual activists (with their out of state money) elect a lesbian for mayor." "Radical homosexual actists"!!!!!
I thought the last paragraph was hilarious - "I have received dozens of pieces of hate mail and threats on my life for taking a stand."
I thought...
On the back side they listed the candidates - and their recommendations for mayor, district a and at-large two - there are gays/lesbians in each of the run off races - and there's an asterisk by the names of the gays and lesbians that refers to a footnote - "Homosexual lifestyle". Freaking astericks marking the lesbians!
The front has rambling screed referencing a bible verse - and this gem..."We have a choice on December 12th. We can either stand up and fight for the traditional family and marriage (one man one woman) or allow the radical homosexual activists (with their out of state money) elect a lesbian for mayor." "Radical homosexual actists"!!!!!
I thought the last paragraph was hilarious - "I have received dozens of pieces of hate mail and threats on my life for taking a stand."
I thought...
CanadianBeef replied on Dec 10, 2009 at 02:16:18
“The last group you can safely h@te is gays. One by one, the targets of h@ters have had their rights recognized. Even in California you can pass a proposition specifically denying equality to one group of people. Where is the 14th Amendment, people?”
Steve King Sees Conspiracy In Acorn Cookie At White House Party
Commented Dec 09, 2009 at 15:41:03 in Politics
“How does a human as stupid as Mr. King manage to find his way to work each day?”
JanPoore replied on Dec 09, 2009 at 15:53:51
“He has a note pinned to his mittens with the address.”
ebroadcast replied on Dec 09, 2009 at 15:42:18
“Iowa should be proud! (not really)”
Designer Douglas Hannant Disses Michelle Obama, Says She's No Jackie O.
Commented Dec 09, 2009 at 14:24:55 in Style
“Ooooo mr. hannant, put your big girl panties on and just admit that you're a little pis sy because you haven't been asked to design anything for her. So shallow and obvious.”
irishgramm replied on Dec 09, 2009 at 15:03:09
“LOL. I like it!!!”
marew replied on Dec 09, 2009 at 14:31:54
“Absolutely!”
Harry Reid's Slavery Remark 'Ignorant,' Says Michael Steele
Commented Dec 08, 2009 at 15:21:34 in Politics
“Are you as offended by Cornyns comments calling health care reform "gulag" style medicine. Or are you as offended when "teabaggers" and republican senators call our President a communist/
I personally believe mr. steeles outrage is phony. A lot worse has been said by those on the right. Reid was making a historical analogy about how republicans have consistently been on the wrong side of the issues. It's not Reids fault if the opposition party has the mental maturity of 7 year olds.”
I personally believe mr. steeles outrage is phony. A lot worse has been said by those on the right. Reid was making a historical analogy about how republicans have consistently been on the wrong side of the issues. It's not Reids fault if the opposition party has the mental maturity of 7 year olds.”
BRaines replied on Dec 08, 2009 at 15:41:25
“Full disclosure, I consider myself to be a moderate republican, and have worked for both parties in the past.
I was absolutely offended by many of the comments made at the tea-party protests, and believe that many of them served in no way to raise the nature of the debate. However this comment from Senator Reid is also offensive and was made (in my opinion) not out of any true belief in his analogy but was intended to force a republican response. To blindly suggest that all conservative policies are fueled by hate and ignorance is to be either blissfully ignorant of history, or overwhelmingly disingenuous.
To defend a statement likening a somewhat legitimate concern over the expansion of the federal government to supporting the preservation of slavery is also offensive. Liberalism does not inherently consitute moralistic standings, just as conservatives cannot claim an absolute moral highground.
To make sweeping comments about the intelligence and maturity of those who disagree with you provides absolutely no benefit to the debate, in fact it only serves to undermine your own viewpoints legitimacy.”
I was absolutely offended by many of the comments made at the tea-party protests, and believe that many of them served in no way to raise the nature of the debate. However this comment from Senator Reid is also offensive and was made (in my opinion) not out of any true belief in his analogy but was intended to force a republican response. To blindly suggest that all conservative policies are fueled by hate and ignorance is to be either blissfully ignorant of history, or overwhelmingly disingenuous.
To defend a statement likening a somewhat legitimate concern over the expansion of the federal government to supporting the preservation of slavery is also offensive. Liberalism does not inherently consitute moralistic standings, just as conservatives cannot claim an absolute moral highground.
To make sweeping comments about the intelligence and maturity of those who disagree with you provides absolutely no benefit to the debate, in fact it only serves to undermine your own viewpoints legitimacy.”
Street Preacher Schooled By Students (PHOTO)
Commented Dec 08, 2009 at 09:31:21 in Comedy
“You've just got to admire the tollerance and total God-like representation of todays "Christianity".”
Santorum Mulling Presidential Bid, Says Palin Will 'Have To Do Some Explaining If She Runs'
Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 17:37:38 in Politics
“BWAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Geez, that's the funniest thing I've heard all day!”
Geez, that's the funniest thing I've heard all day!”
AIG Executives Threaten To Quit Over Cuts Issued By Pay Czar
Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 15:11:03 in Business
“Go ahead and quit - see if there's much of a market for failures out there. And in this job market - I'm sure there's hundreds that could do your job better for less.
I really couldn't care less about this mans future - I haven't received a raise or bonus in 2 years, and this could be another lean one. I'm just thankful I'm still working.
It takes a lot of gall to whine when your corporation almost brought our country to it's knees.”
I really couldn't care less about this mans future - I haven't received a raise or bonus in 2 years, and this could be another lean one. I'm just thankful I'm still working.
It takes a lot of gall to whine when your corporation almost brought our country to it's knees.”
MoeB replied on Dec 07, 2009 at 15:30:46
“Next year will be three years and counting without a raise or bonus...bu
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