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Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 20:05:40 in Politics
“For me, its my 'Christian' side as well as my 'constitutional' side that have me fight for equal human rights for my entire career as a pastor. There's a lot of us like that.”
Elizabeth Edwards Reportedly Thinks Serial Cheating Is Worse Than an Affair. Do You?
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 09:20:19 in Living
“In preparation to answer this, I'm going to go back and watch more Sopranos episodes.. hold on.”
This Week In Magazines: Obama The "Self-Entangling Giant"
Commented Sep 28, 2009 at 07:24:40 in Media
“I would call saving the American economy from collapse a rather significant accomplishment - and doing so despite no GOP support (the party of 'no').
Astute readers have learned over the years that Garry Wills is wrong at least as often as he's right.”
Astute readers have learned over the years that Garry Wills is wrong at least as often as he's right.”
nubret2008 replied on Sep 29, 2009 at 10:54:13
“not only American economy - he saved the world economy”
veracity replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 08:05:05
“"saving the American economy from collapse" - well, that is the end-all, be-all of the Emanuel/Rubin/Summers/Bernanke (Greenspan) Goldman-Sachs "economics" crew, no doubt - - - the very people who got us in this mess!
So what do you have to say to Obama TURNING A BLIND EYE to Goldman-Sachs WALLOWING in BONUS BILLIONS - a product of nothing but BAILOUT billions?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/jun/21/goldman-sachs-bonus-payments
Between them, Bushie & Obama have handed over $23 TRILLION in "BAILOUTS" to the banksters -
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aY0tX8UysIaM
- that's nearly TWO TIMES the ANNUAL PRODUCTION, GDP, of the whole country.
IF you are going to HAND OUT that kind of money, the LEAST you could do is demand/arrange for some portion of FULL EMPLOYMENT.
you know, just like, overnight, WWII spending took IDLE FACTORIES, and converted them, and PRODUCED THINGS. Which created FULL EMPLOYMENT, which, along with UNION wages and growing BENEFITS, created the "economic miracle" that was the envy of the post-WWII world.
IF you are saying that the Obama crew "saved the American economy from collapse," I would venture to guess you are not one of the 15 million+ unemployed, you can afford your mortgage payments, and you haven't (yet) been denied health care.”
So what do you have to say to Obama TURNING A BLIND EYE to Goldman-Sachs WALLOWING in BONUS BILLIONS - a product of nothing but BAILOUT billions?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/jun/21/goldman-sachs-bonus-payments
Between them, Bushie & Obama have handed over $23 TRILLION in "BAILOUTS" to the banksters -
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aY0tX8UysIaM
- that's nearly TWO TIMES the ANNUAL PRODUCTION, GDP, of the whole country.
IF you are going to HAND OUT that kind of money, the LEAST you could do is demand/arrange for some portion of FULL EMPLOYMENT.
you know, just like, overnight, WWII spending took IDLE FACTORIES, and converted them, and PRODUCED THINGS. Which created FULL EMPLOYMENT, which, along with UNION wages and growing BENEFITS, created the "economic miracle" that was the envy of the post-WWII world.
IF you are saying that the Obama crew "saved the American economy from collapse," I would venture to guess you are not one of the 15 million+ unemployed, you can afford your mortgage payments, and you haven't (yet) been denied health care.”
dwright replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 07:37:29
“yes he is”
New Rule: Smart President ≠ Smart Country
Commented Aug 10, 2009 at 19:17:38 in Comedy
“I agree with John Stuart Mill: "Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative."”
Rhetticent replied on Aug 11, 2009 at 17:15:37
“Love to see the source of that quote, especially knowlng what kind of guy John was.
A better quote might be: "A young person who is not a liberal has no heart, and an old person who is not a conservative has no brain."”
A better quote might be: "A young person who is not a liberal has no heart, and an old person who is not a conservative has no brain."”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 21:31:14 in Politics
“I don't hate Palin. I just was astounded at the hubris of anyone thinking she was qualified to hold any public office above Dog Cagtcher.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 21:30:09 in Politics
“"What newspapers do you read?"
"Oh, all of them."”
"Oh, all of them."”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 21:28:51 in Politics
“It took me right back to her interview with K. Couric. This woman just is NOT all that bright. She will be much happier following a different path. Ok, she proved to herself that she could accomplish something big... now she should settle to accomplishing big things in an area that does not require as much mental acumen.”
blues101 replied on Jul 03, 2009 at 21:55:52
“It sounded so much like a petulant loser saying "You won't have me to kick around anymore....".”
Ellyllon replied on Jul 03, 2009 at 21:36:11
“It's almost impossible to listen to her speak. She puts words together in the strangest manner possible - it hurts.
She sounds panicky, desperate, and almost weepy. (I did think she looked nice, though, to be fair.) I know Bush was bad - he said weird things, but I could more or less follow his simplistic train of thought. Palin just babbles - so much so that I almost, but not quite, feel sorry for her.”
She sounds panicky, desperate, and almost weepy. (I did think she looked nice, though, to be fair.) I know Bush was bad - he said weird things, but I could more or less follow his simplistic train of thought. Palin just babbles - so much so that I almost, but not quite, feel sorry for her.”
1,500 Farmers in India Commit Suicide: A Wake-Up Call for Humanity
Commented Apr 16, 2009 at 20:10:36 in World
“The peak oil crisis may well bring our own western food shortages, sooner than later (water and medicine too).”
Why We Need the New York Times
Commented Apr 08, 2009 at 16:20:10 in Media
“i find I'm reading a lot less NYT and a lot more HuffPo these days.”
Why We Need the New York Times
Commented Apr 08, 2009 at 16:18:23 in Media
“A classier guy would have made those critiques privately.”
chocolatecity replied on Apr 08, 2009 at 16:41:18
“But if he was critiquing Fox News that would be alright. Let's not give our side a free pass on everything. I too tire of Keith going on and on about O'Reily. A spot in worst persons is fine but when you devote a whole segment to him, that's a bit much. And he started by saying that he generally likes Olberman and Maddow.”
sol313 replied on Apr 08, 2009 at 16:35:46
“Why should critiques of public personalities be made in private?
I'll grant you that criticisms of their personal lives should be made in private, but once you enter the public sphere, it's not only acceptable, but absolutely essential for the healthy working of the media and public institutions for such discussions to be public.
If there's a reporter who's soft on some public officials, I don't want people to be criticizing him privately, but exposing him publicly. If there's an anchorwoman who's writers or reporting is biased, or lacking, or whatever, that discussion needs to be held publicly too.”
I'll grant you that criticisms of their personal lives should be made in private, but once you enter the public sphere, it's not only acceptable, but absolutely essential for the healthy working of the media and public institutions for such discussions to be public.
If there's a reporter who's soft on some public officials, I don't want people to be criticizing him privately, but exposing him publicly. If there's an anchorwoman who's writers or reporting is biased, or lacking, or whatever, that discussion needs to be held publicly too.”
liarsclub75 replied on Apr 08, 2009 at 16:30:53
“Oh please!”
FellowTraveler replied on Apr 08, 2009 at 16:27:16
“A classier guy would have made that critique privately.
As for me, I'm an asshole.”
As for me, I'm an asshole.”
AnnfromCA replied on Apr 08, 2009 at 16:25:37
“Why do you think this?”
Why Wimpy David Brooks Insulted Michelle Obama's Biceps!
Commented Mar 09, 2009 at 20:31:58 in Style
“It took me a second; Dave means "throw in" instead of "through in." Between thinking right and spelling right, I'll take thinking right.”
Why Wimpy David Brooks Insulted Michelle Obama's Biceps!
Commented Mar 09, 2009 at 20:29:16 in Style
“Golly, Brooks must have been really off that day. Anyone with anything negative to say about our First Lady so far seems, to me, to be stretching... or have an alterior motive. She's shown nothing, nothing I say! but class. She's right up there with Rosaline Carter wit class.”
The Audacity of Rush Limbaugh's Hope: Standing Up to the Hubris of a Bully
Commented Feb 24, 2009 at 17:20:14 in Media
“I listened to Rush today. Oh man! He's lost all substance. All he can attack is Obama's style. He is manifestly the symbol of GOP irrelevance now. Keith O. has it right - Rushie is a comedian and that's about all.”
The Second Annual Huffington Post "Tell Us What You're Cooking For Thanksgiving This Year That You Didn't Cook Last Year"
Commented Nov 23, 2008 at 09:13:37 in Style
“It will be our first (all-vegetarian and mostly vegan). It started with the kids and we parents wised up soon after. I'm surprised not to miss meat at all and proud to be doing my (our) part to save the planet.”
The Winners and Losers of Campaign '08
Commented Nov 06, 2008 at 20:30:41 in Politics
“Loser: PUMA, so cynical (at best!)”
The Winners and Losers of Campaign '08
Commented Nov 06, 2008 at 20:29:50 in Politics
“Winner: The Al Smith Dinner (although the guy in red looked kinda scary and silly at the same time).”
The Winners and Losers of Campaign '08
Commented Nov 06, 2008 at 20:27:52 in Politics
“Winner: Obama campaign volunteers. I know one who slept on the local HQ floor.
Loser: Lou Dobbs, for negativity about some of America's best values”
Loser: Lou Dobbs, for negativity about some of America's best values”
NoLabelForMe replied on Nov 06, 2008 at 22:21:46
“Agreed on Lou Dobbs, Pax. Lou Dobbs has become an ass and a racist. Aging does strange things to some people. Like Dobbs.”
Make Her Whine
Commented Aug 31, 2008 at 09:03:09 in Politics
“Wow! ..toughest blog post I've read in a while!
(and it doesn't even address gay rights.)
Thanks, Jane.
I want answers to all these questions.
Don't whine, Sara.”
(and it doesn't even address gay rights.)
Thanks, Jane.
I want answers to all these questions.
Don't whine, Sara.”
Jerome Corsi's "NonFiction Bestseller" Is Neither
Commented Aug 21, 2008 at 13:40:38 in Home
“Mary Matalin: How can her husband, James Carville, insulate himself (and his children) from the taint of her large income from this immoral act of hers? Separate checking accounts, separate grocery lists, separate vacations? Maybe he gives the same amount of money she made, in turn, to Move-On.org - sort of like buying carbon usage credits. That's it! I'm confident that this is how he justifies sharing the infernal lucre of her publishing crimes against truth and civic decency. Still, I will boycott him as well as her with my TV's remote control. (originally posted to a Hilary Rosen piece on the same subject).”
johncopeland replied on Aug 21, 2008 at 17:27:16
“I agree with you and will do as you do - change the station if either Jim or Mary "the scourge" Matalin are on the air! Neither of them know what the hell they are talking about anyway!”
FORLOMC replied on Aug 21, 2008 at 17:01:50
“Unfortunately I think that Mary Matalin and James Carville are really just alike. They are just covering both sides of the coin to make sure they rake in as much money as possible. Mary Matalin lies for dishonorable Republicans and James lies for dishonorable Democrates. They sure know how to pick em. I think only the most reprehensible politicians hire them. I could be wrong but so far I haven't seen anyone they support that I find truly honorable people.”
John McCain Plays the Race Card
Commented Jul 31, 2008 at 14:46:17 in Politics
“I find this allegation believable and, of course, disturbing. Scenario: Rove-like negative campaigners sit around asking, Where are black men vulnerable?" OK, so the white woman threat thing is on the table. "How do we use this? How do we get two images of young white, well-known women in the same ad with images of Barack Obama? I know! 'Let's say he's a celebrity just like them.' " Now you've got Obama and two white, young, pretty girls in the same negative ad. Like Staples says, "That was Easy." The ad seemed facile until this post helped me see its insidious subtext.”
The Week That Should Have Ended McCain's Presidential Hopes
Commented Jul 11, 2008 at 15:07:19 in Politics
“This was meant to go here, replying to LM1045...
at BEST, the Main Stream Media (MSM) want a close race and have the tools to create one. This despite what may be best for the country. MSM is a business oblivious to patriotism in its exclusive fealty to filthy lucre.”
at BEST, the Main Stream Media (MSM) want a close race and have the tools to create one. This despite what may be best for the country. MSM is a business oblivious to patriotism in its exclusive fealty to filthy lucre.”
The Week That Should Have Ended McCain's Presidential Hopes
Commented Jul 11, 2008 at 15:06:18 in Politics
“at BEST, the Main Stream Media (MSM) want a close race and have the tools to create one. This despite what may be best for the country. MSM is a business oblivious to patriotism in its exclusive fealty to filthy lucre.”
Identity Crisis
Commented Jul 07, 2008 at 19:17:15 in Politics
“Max,
Note that he says he's "disaffiliated." From Encarta: "cease to be affiliated: to withdraw from affiliation or association with a larger group or organization"
"Seems bright?" IS bright.
Note, too, the title of his book: "Against the Tide: How a Compliant Congress Empowered a Reckless President"
Pax”
Note that he says he's "disaffiliated." From Encarta: "cease to be affiliated: to withdraw from affiliation or association with a larger group or organization"
"Seems bright?" IS bright.
Note, too, the title of his book: "Against the Tide: How a Compliant Congress Empowered a Reckless President"
Pax”
What Would Abbie Hoffman Have Thought Of The Flag Lapel Pin Debate?
Commented Jul 05, 2008 at 09:36:57 in Politics
“I just ordered two lots of ten flag lapel pins from Ebay. As I'm registering voters downtown this weekend, those who make a donation to Obama's campaign can choose a campaign pin, bumper sticker, or lapel pin as a gift.”
Mildmannered replied on Jul 06, 2008 at 21:30:00
“Paxhope -- thank you for volunteering time to register voters”
hp blogger Chris Weigant replied on Jul 06, 2008 at 03:06:52
“Paxhope -
I would be very interested to hear the relative popularity of the choices you outlined. How many took a pin, how many a bumpersticker, and how many a flag lapel pin? Just curious, but I'd love to hear a followup to your comment here.
-CW”
I would be very interested to hear the relative popularity of the choices you outlined. How many took a pin, how many a bumpersticker, and how many a flag lapel pin? Just curious, but I'd love to hear a followup to your comment here.
-CW”
My Position On FISA
Commented Jul 04, 2008 at 15:04:50 in Politics
“I've seen too many times how dogmatic purists sure know how to lose elections.
I support you, Barack. Thank you for honestly addressing these concerns.”
I support you, Barack. Thank you for honestly addressing these concerns.”
sherbug replied on Jul 04, 2008 at 17:21:38
“Exactly true. Republicans learn how to hold their noses and vote for their guy. Dems have not learned the art of just winning. If we strike down unwarranted wire tapping, then will that single act restore the 4th Amendment in its entirety to the American people? Decidedly not.
If the government wants to know what anybody does on a day to day basis, they have other ways besides tapping your phone, they can just monitor you by the electronic footprints that all of us leave every day.”
If the government wants to know what anybody does on a day to day basis, they have other ways besides tapping your phone, they can just monitor you by the electronic footprints that all of us leave every day.”
