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The Worst Dresses Of The Decade (PHOTOS, POLL)
Commented Dec 31, 2009 at 10:04:22 in Style
“I thought Cate Blanchett could make anything look good. I was wrong.”
NevaforLeadership replied on Dec 31, 2009 at 11:48:51
“Give her credit for wearing her granny's crocheting.”
maggiee replied on Dec 31, 2009 at 11:10:01
“How was that not voted the worst? I'm fashion impared but even I can tell that was a mistake.”
DrJohnnySkeptic replied on Dec 31, 2009 at 10:05:26
“Her dress looks like it belongs draped over the back of a couch.”
Bloomberg On Health Care: You Have To Question The Govt. We Have
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 18:33:15 in Politics
“So, you couldn't think of any actual arguments to rebut his position, I take it. I'm not saying I support him, or the health care bills currently on the table. Justt saying that ad hominem arguments are a clear indication that, though one is lacking substance, one is still prepared to offer an opinion. For what little it is worth.”
dct1999 replied on Dec 27, 2009 at 18:36:14
“Since when does every comment have to be some sort of rebuttal.
What is your point?”
What is your point?”
Badass Cat On Roomba Slaps Pitbull (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 19:57:46 in Comedy
“There's 53 seconds I will never get back...”
Hopalongpoppyseed replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 20:30:26
“Well what were you gonna do with that time, anyway, oh marathoner?”
Robert Byrd's Death Seemingly Wished For By Tom Coburn
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 16:32:22 in Politics
“What he "meant" is quite open for debate. To assume that he meant harm to Senator Byrd is a huge stretch, and the author's interpretation is not supported by what Coburn said. I'm tired of people on my side of the aisle playing as fast and loose with the facts as those on the other side.”
AkronGuy replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 16:45:24
“It was not as long a stretch as turning end-of-life counseling into death panels. Repugs have taught us so well in the art of hyperbole. So how is it being on the receiving end?”
Vicki Kennedy On Oprah: I Can't Share Teddy's Last Words
Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 01:38:08 in Politics
“Vicki was, perhaps, his best choice.”
White House Rebuke: Angry Dems Shut Down Vote
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 19:33:28 in Business
“This whole year has been a lesson in one thing for the electorate: the work just begins when you win an election. The opposition does not go away, they become more strident. And if you sit back and chill after winning the election, you will come to the end of the year or term, saying, "What happened? I thought we won!?"
Americans like to outsource, or at least minimize, our political responsibilities. If we haven't at least been on the horn to our elected representatives since January, the fault is not theirs but ours. I'm so heartened by this action of the CBC. We need to see more of this kind of behavior.”
Americans like to outsource, or at least minimize, our political responsibilities. If we haven't at least been on the horn to our elected representatives since January, the fault is not theirs but ours. I'm so heartened by this action of the CBC. We need to see more of this kind of behavior.”
White House Rebuke: Angry Dems Shut Down Vote
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 19:23:32 in Business
“Hear, hear!”
Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' Video: Lingerie, Nudity, Vodka & Murder (WATCH)
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 18:18:56 in Entertainment
“I'll pass. Thanks.”
Bake Sales Banned In New York Schools
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 17:26:10 in New York
“This is what happens when two people who see no need to defend their positions, and who hold opposing ones, meet.
Friends?”
Friends?”
Bake Sales Banned In New York Schools
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 17:24:46 in New York
“I'd say that obsessive need for avoidance is akin to needlessly putting kids in plastic bubbles.”
Bake Sales Banned In New York Schools
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 17:23:05 in New York
“Even though I agree with the principle that we need to reduce the sugar kids eat, I have to agree with you. I think. I'm torn, too. But I equate sugar (and its sibling, corn starch) with tobacco: it is an addictive substance, and kids are most susceptible, as tobacco companies know. I'd rather see this addressed by seeing the government withdraw subsidies from foods that are "bad for you", but in the meantime, this seems like a reasonable stopgap. Still, the principle of letting people choose their health or their poison is a good one. Wouldn't it be nice if we stopped funding both sides of all wars? If we stopped subsidizing crap food, and shifted those funds to subsidizing pre-and post-natal care and exercise programs for everyone, maybe our health care costs would go down.”
Obama Complained, "Jesus, I Wish They'd Stop Grabbing My Ass": New Book (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 18:43:51 in Style
“Why is that, ThankGodI'
Bob McDonnell Drops F-Bomb On Radio (AUDIO)
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 23:39:27 in Politics
“Agreed. I'm a liberal, and find this to be a red herring. Let's stick with talking about matters of substance, and not get distracted by jumping on any little mistake, as if our guys aren't human, too.”
Bob McDonnell Drops F-Bomb On Radio (AUDIO)
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 00:41:11 in Politics
“Oh, for God's sake. This is news? Can we stick to issues of substance, please? Talk about hypocrisy: probably 95% of us here have no problem with the F word in some company or situations. Why get our dander up over this trifle, when his policy proposals are probably so much more offensive? Please.”
BPCentrisAmerican replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 01:28:20
“95% of us aren't pretending to be a "family values" candidate. I mean the guy wasn't even pressed, it just sort of rolled of his tongue like it was normal conversation in the locker room, this is what happened to George Allen, how stupid are these people? His campaign manger probably lost his lunch. Michael Powells FCC fined broadcasters 500 grand a pop for that kind profanity.”
TotallyAmazed replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 01:19:51
“I live in Virginia and McDonnell is leading Deeds in the polls. It's a big deal to Creigh Deeds who is running on the Democrat ticket, I can bet.
You got this man, McDonnell, who has just had his Master thesis show up from20 some years ago, which talks about the problem with homosexuals in our lives, about women needing to stay home and raise children and all the other far right, conservative blather. Now, he's caught on tape using this language on a radio show.
Don't get me wrong, I've said it more times than I'm proud of, 'specially when I miss a putt, but I'm not running for Governor, either, on a very conservative platform.”
You got this man, McDonnell, who has just had his Master thesis show up from20 some years ago, which talks about the problem with homosexuals in our lives, about women needing to stay home and raise children and all the other far right, conservative blather. Now, he's caught on tape using this language on a radio show.
Don't get me wrong, I've said it more times than I'm proud of, 'specially when I miss a putt, but I'm not running for Governor, either, on a very conservative platform.”
Retailers Try 1-Cent Sales In Hopes Of Luring Customers
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 11:24:40 in Business
“Agreed. I have the same difficulty with posts that misuse apostrophes.”
Brad Pitt's Mayoral Platform: No Religion, Legalizing Pot And Gay Marriage (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 14, 2009 at 03:33:31 in Entertainment
“God, you mean different people have different opinions? How shocking!”
Brad Pitt's Mayoral Platform: No Religion, Legalizing Pot And Gay Marriage (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 14, 2009 at 03:32:40 in Entertainment
“And you thank God you're not like other women, too.
Is the sense of superiority a burden, or have you lived with it so long it's just part of who you are?”
Is the sense of superiority a burden, or have you lived with it so long it's just part of who you are?”
whitegayrepublican replied on Aug 18, 2009 at 12:34:49
“Touche`”
neoconhypocrites replied on Aug 14, 2009 at 12:40:15
“Well said.”
CyndiC replied on Aug 14, 2009 at 10:20:14
“Bravo!”
Frank Rich: Is Obama Punking Us?
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 10:23:50 in Politics
“Of course: anyone with whom you disagree MUST be a closet conservative, instead of a liberal with a less malleable plumb line than your own.
More change is possible. Better work is possible. Drinking the KoolAid gets us nothing except a President who can depend on your accolades no matter what he does. Bet his punt – sorry, make that his "safety", since I'm using a football metaphor – on Don't Ask Don't Tell doesn't bother you, either.”
More change is possible. Better work is possible. Drinking the KoolAid gets us nothing except a President who can depend on your accolades no matter what he does. Bet his punt – sorry, make that his "safety", since I'm using a football metaphor – on Don't Ask Don't Tell doesn't bother you, either.”
Frank Rich: Is Obama Punking Us?
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 03:06:08 in Politics
“And one droid who doesn't know the value of dissent.”
Altruth replied on Aug 09, 2009 at 03:41:55
“Under Bush you got nothing but WARS and a RUINED economy and you took it like a champion and now we have a President who is tryping to help the people and now you got "dissent". Please, save your FAKE concern for someone who believe you.”
Olbermann: Obama Stonewalling On "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (VIDEO)
Commented Jun 30, 2009 at 23:05:54 in Politics
“What records? Or are you bloviating?”
AudiGuy replied on Jun 30, 2009 at 23:11:22
“No!”
Israel Mireles Extradited: Suspected Killer Of Emily Sander, Internet Porn Model Zoey Zane
Commented Jun 27, 2009 at 15:26:55 in World
“"Murder is the unlawful killing of a person." That is the legal definition and the one offered by some dictionaries. I prefer the moral definition: "Murder is the unjust, immoral killing of a person."
After all, Hitler's killing of the Jews and others was legal. Idi Amin's killing of his people was legal. Pol Pot's killing of his people, Stalin's killing of his people, Saddam's killing of his people . . . it was all legal.
I don't consider this just a matter of semantics. It's an important distinction. What is legal is not synonymous with what is right. What is illegal is not synonymous with what is wrong.”
After all, Hitler's killing of the Jews and others was legal. Idi Amin's killing of his people was legal. Pol Pot's killing of his people, Stalin's killing of his people, Saddam's killing of his people . . . it was all legal.
I don't consider this just a matter of semantics. It's an important distinction. What is legal is not synonymous with what is right. What is illegal is not synonymous with what is wrong.”
Catothemuchyounger replied on Jun 27, 2009 at 18:32:03
“Sorry, but murder is a legal term. There IS no "moral definition
Megan Fox's Open Thigh Snake Dress (PHOTOS)
Commented Jun 17, 2009 at 00:15:14 in Entertainment
“Huh. Okay. Maybe there IS a god.”
Trooper Fights Paramedics With Patient Still In Ambulance (VIDEO)
Commented May 31, 2009 at 15:08:11 in Home
“I love it when people stand up to the abuse of power. This was idiotic on the part of those cops. Pull over a speeding ambulance. Hell, they should have been offering the ambulance an escort, if they needed it.”
Brenda Lee, Reporter, Dragged Kicking And Screaming From Near Air Force One
Commented May 31, 2009 at 09:46:09 in Media
“Oh, please. There was no reason to suspect her of anything but overzealousness, or the Secret Service would have detained her from the start. Now anyone with an envelope is a threat?
I could not disagree with her beliefs more, but unless there is more to this story than is reported here, she had every right to stand her ground and try to get the president's attention, just the same as any citizen or reporter. Her desire to give it to the Secret Service, but not to a staffer, is irrational - but lots of people get ditzy around, or in anticipation of being around, the president. My only disagreement with dyldrix is in saying shame on Obama; while the buck stops with him, he can't be held responsible, IMHO, for every over-reaction of his people. This was an over-reaction, but not a huge one. If they have to err on one side, I prefer that they err on the side of protecting the president.”
I could not disagree with her beliefs more, but unless there is more to this story than is reported here, she had every right to stand her ground and try to get the president's attention, just the same as any citizen or reporter. Her desire to give it to the Secret Service, but not to a staffer, is irrational - but lots of people get ditzy around, or in anticipation of being around, the president. My only disagreement with dyldrix is in saying shame on Obama; while the buck stops with him, he can't be held responsible, IMHO, for every over-reaction of his people. This was an over-reaction, but not a huge one. If they have to err on one side, I prefer that they err on the side of protecting the president.”
Specter: Jack Kemp's Death May Have Been Caused By GOP Priorities
Commented May 06, 2009 at 07:01:39 in Politics
“What a thoughtless, insensitive thing for our newest Democrat to say.”
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