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Mammography Screening: Are the New Guidelines Rationing
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 11:44:36 in Living
“We need rationing. There are too many unneeded jmedical test today being prescribed by the Giant Medical Systems, who stand to make a mint off of these tests.
This is just one example how the Obama Administration will cut the costs of Health Care so that all people will be able to afford it.”
This is just one example how the Obama Administration will cut the costs of Health Care so that all people will be able to afford it.”
CNN Drops Dobbs: To All Those Who Joined Us in the Drop Dobbs Campaign
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 08:25:51 in Media
“One down, several more to go. We need to double our efforts against advertisers of Beck, Limbaugh, Hannity and Levin. These people need to be removed from our public airwaves. We did it with Dobbs, WE CAN do this.”
A Muslim Soldier's View from Fort Hood
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 19:47:04 in World
“As the truth finally comes out, we see that the right wing nut jobs that are trying to paint this as a act of terror by Islam will ultimately fail.
It is becoming highly unlikely that one lone shooter did this much damage and the fault of many of these injuries and probably some of the deaths is lying with "friendly fire".
No one can prove that the shooter cried Allah Akbar!. We only have the few unconfirmed words of soldiers under stress.
This man was under a lot of stress from years of being persecuted by christian soldiers, some of whom called him a camel jockey, among other names.”
It is becoming highly unlikely that one lone shooter did this much damage and the fault of many of these injuries and probably some of the deaths is lying with "friendly fire".
No one can prove that the shooter cried Allah Akbar!. We only have the few unconfirmed words of soldiers under stress.
This man was under a lot of stress from years of being persecuted by christian soldiers, some of whom called him a camel jockey, among other names.”
VirginiaCarolina replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:27:44
“This is the military not a school playground. If he lives the aryans will be waiting for him when he goes to prison. They'll do more than call him names.”
James Walley replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:02:41
“Oh, really? Let's see: this was an act by
-- a Muslim
-- who believed that the "war on terror" was a "war on Islam,"
-- and that the Taliban represented mainstream Islam,
-- and believed that Islam condemned Jews (and presumably Christians) collectively,
-- and believed that suicide bombers were acting in accord with Allah's will.
Just how ISN'T this an act of terror? If not by "Islam" as a whole (which even the 9/11 attacks weren't), certainly by a practitioner of Islam, convinced that he was acting in accord with his faith. What more do you need, an official al-Qaeda membership card signed by Osama bin Laden in his wallet?”
-- a Muslim
-- who believed that the "war on terror" was a "war on Islam,"
-- and that the Taliban represented mainstream Islam,
-- and believed that Islam condemned Jews (and presumably Christians) collectively,
-- and believed that suicide bombers were acting in accord with Allah's will.
Just how ISN'T this an act of terror? If not by "Islam" as a whole (which even the 9/11 attacks weren't), certainly by a practitioner of Islam, convinced that he was acting in accord with his faith. What more do you need, an official al-Qaeda membership card signed by Osama bin Laden in his wallet?”
My Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 09:12:34 in Politics
“Here are my top things we need to do:
1) Increase taxes to 65% like they have in Denmark
2) Severely reduce the size of the US Military and reduce its portion of the Federal budget to just 10%
3) Stop giving tax breaks to religions
4) Make the "Right to a home" a constituional amendment. This will eliminate homelessness.
5) Pass the Fairness Doctirne and demand that fake news organizations like Faux News give equal time to fact based commentators.
6) Hold fearmongering commentators like Beck and Limbaugh accountable for thier seditious talk.
7)Place all oil companies under the direction of the federal government, and severely reduce the amount of oil being produced in America. Use federal grants to help non-oil based corporations develop safe earth technology.
8) Pay off our debt to the United Nations
9) Dismantle all nuclear warheads
10) Push for a global Living tax to help underdeveloped nations.”
1) Increase taxes to 65% like they have in Denmark
2) Severely reduce the size of the US Military and reduce its portion of the Federal budget to just 10%
3) Stop giving tax breaks to religions
4) Make the "Right to a home" a constituional amendment. This will eliminate homelessness.
5) Pass the Fairness Doctirne and demand that fake news organizations like Faux News give equal time to fact based commentators.
6) Hold fearmongering commentators like Beck and Limbaugh accountable for thier seditious talk.
7)Place all oil companies under the direction of the federal government, and severely reduce the amount of oil being produced in America. Use federal grants to help non-oil based corporations develop safe earth technology.
8) Pay off our debt to the United Nations
9) Dismantle all nuclear warheads
10) Push for a global Living tax to help underdeveloped nations.”
zz4mula replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 09:10:39
“You forgot legalizing weed. Even though I do not partake,,, it is a cash cow for the prison industry and others.”
abdik8 replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 10:21:02
“After we've legislated away homelessness, why not just solve the health care crisis by putting in a constitutional amendment against illness?”
spottery2k replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 09:31:02
“Number 1and 2 are simply ridiculous. In fact, most of this list is as wishful thinking as this one:
1. World peace.
2. No war
3. No crime
The answer is always easy. Its the solution that's difficult.
However, your point number 4 has some merit. Few people know that the revolutionary period was influenced largely by one of several books, Second Treatise on Civil Gov't, John Locke. Locke proposed a century before the Declaration of Independence the natural right to Life, Liberty and Estate, which was subsequently picked up as Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. This highlights an earlier post on Stakeholders v. Citizens. Please refresh my memory.”
1. World peace.
2. No war
3. No crime
The answer is always easy. Its the solution that's difficult.
However, your point number 4 has some merit. Few people know that the revolutionary period was influenced largely by one of several books, Second Treatise on Civil Gov't, John Locke. Locke proposed a century before the Declaration of Independence the natural right to Life, Liberty and Estate, which was subsequently picked up as Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. This highlights an earlier post on Stakeholders v. Citizens. Please refresh my memory.”
The Politicization of 9/11
Commented Sep 11, 2009 at 10:00:44 in Politics
“On this National Day of Service, I urge all Americans to open their hearts to the the millions of muslims living in the States today and to take the time to talk to these people who have been so persecuted the past eight years by the Bush Administration. Open your minds and learn about something outside the little cubile you live and work in. They were made the scapegoat for a terrible war for oil that continues to this day, costing more than 1 million innocent lives to be lost and tens of millions of people to be displaced, and billions of dollars to be wasted that could pay for the health and welbeing of ALL people living in America.
Remember today those who lost their lives because of the crimes of Bush and Cheney. Remember the anger you feel and pledge your service to our President to move this country forward.”
Remember today those who lost their lives because of the crimes of Bush and Cheney. Remember the anger you feel and pledge your service to our President to move this country forward.”
wmfor replied on Sep 11, 2009 at 10:44:18
“In our suburban neighborhood on September 12, 2001 several of us made a concerted effort to do just that with our neighbors from Pakistan and other Muslim countries, precisely because we were afraid of the backlash that might come from the ignorant.”
Fox News Teamed with Big Biz Astroturf Group to Force Out Van Jones
Commented Sep 08, 2009 at 09:15:43 in Politics
“This was nothing short of a modern day lynching. Is it any wonder that one of the first people FoxNews and Glenn Beck went after was black?
Please help Keith Olbermann expose Glenn Beck for what he really is and shut him down. Any information you have on Beck or any other conservative needs to be forwarded to Keith today!
Its time to hold these villians accountable for their seditious actions”
Please help Keith Olbermann expose Glenn Beck for what he really is and shut him down. Any information you have on Beck or any other conservative needs to be forwarded to Keith today!
Its time to hold these villians accountable for their seditious actions”
gs-425 replied on Sep 08, 2009 at 11:42:40
“Let me be clear, Van Jones and only Van Jones bought down Van Jones, not Beck. Of course we might still have a green job czar if Mr Obama did the proper vetting of his choices that any middle school student find with a simple Google search.
Lynching..
Lynching..
trailrunner replied on Sep 08, 2009 at 11:20:14
“Sort of reminds you of the "Modern Day Lynching" of Trent Lott in 2002. But I guess that was ok because it was done by the left. If what Glenn beck said was untrue he shouldn't have resigned and should have him sued for libel.”
mikefina replied on Sep 08, 2009 at 11:07:32
“So, is Glenn Beck Portnoy's new complaint? So much for S_xual frustratio
Sessions' Hate Speech
Commented Jul 14, 2009 at 19:19:17 in Politics
“Nicely done. Its time to call these people what they really are: dangerous. The Homeland security report is a warning. We need to take away their impliments of harm and their tolls of hate speech before we have another much larger incident on our hands.”
Honduras' Coup Congress Erases Five Basic Liberties
Commented Jul 02, 2009 at 13:50:20 in World
“The peoples of the world are finally waking up and supporting True socialist democracies. The radical totalitarian war machines are being challened by the free workers of society. Bravo to our President for choosing the side of the people. The republicans would have sided against the Honduran President, Chavez, and the rest of the COA.”
Death at the Holocaust Museum and the Degradation of the American Dialogue
Commented Jun 11, 2009 at 11:43:35 in Politics
“There are those that are openly calling for the overthrow of a democratically elected president, inciting violence against health care providers, calling on citizens to neglect their constitutional responsibility to pay taxes, openly calling for our leaders to fail, attacking comedianes, contemplating states withdrawing from the union, denying citizens the right to health care and more...
There is a word for this: its called sedition.
For the good of this country and the future of our world, we need to act now to stop this before it gets worse.
Free Speech aside, you can not yell FIRE in a crowded theater without being held accountable for the result. Even when no one is hurt, your actions are STILL hel accountable for the POSSIBLE result of harm.
We need to uphold this standard and apply it to those that are instigating this violence.”
There is a word for this: its called sedition.
For the good of this country and the future of our world, we need to act now to stop this before it gets worse.
Free Speech aside, you can not yell FIRE in a crowded theater without being held accountable for the result. Even when no one is hurt, your actions are STILL hel accountable for the POSSIBLE result of harm.
We need to uphold this standard and apply it to those that are instigating this violence.”
chasethis replied on Jun 11, 2009 at 11:55:52
“Bravo!”
Mannamom replied on Jun 11, 2009 at 11:51:07
“Hear, hear”
Christian Fundamentalist Terrorism
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 16:47:24 in Politics
“I alos do not fear Islamist Terrorism. The small minded in this country have been led to beleive that Islam was behind 9/11. When the truth is finally revealed, it will be those of CHRISTIAN beleifs that planned and executed the lives of 3,000 americans for a war for Big Oil.”
adeal918 replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 19:19:15
“Care to prove that? Can't? Didn't think so. So until you can, pardon me while I shit my pants laughing”
How I (and Other "Pro-Life" Leaders) Contributed to Dr. Tiller's Murder
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 16:13:09 in Politics
“I can live with that as well! ; )
You can not yell fire in a crowded theater without having to pay the consequences. If you produce a product that is HARMFULL to other human being, then you are held accountabl
We need to hold windbags like O'Reilly, Hannitty, Limbaugh, Malkin and Beck accountable for their hate speech. They are inciting people to overthrow a democratically elected government and they are inciting people to murder doctors for simply doing their jobs.
If Congress does not act now to crack down on vicious right wing speech and radical churches and gun manufacturers, we may have on our hands a deadly eight years.”
You can not yell fire in a crowded theater without having to pay the consequences. If you produce a product that is HARMFULL to other human being, then you are held accountabl
We need to hold windbags like O'Reilly, Hannitty, Limbaugh, Malkin and Beck accountable for their hate speech. They are inciting people to overthrow a democratically elected government and they are inciting people to murder doctors for simply doing their jobs.
If Congress does not act now to crack down on vicious right wing speech and radical churches and gun manufacturers, we may have on our hands a deadly eight years.”
How I (and Other "Pro-Life" Leaders) Contributed to Dr. Tiller's Murder
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 15:51:52 in Politics
“Why do Christians HATE freedom? Funny how you never see these types of acts conducted by those of us on the left. We conduct the largest grass roots movement last election and systematically destroyed the Republican Party without ever an incident of violence. We never resort the to the tactics these whackos resort to.
The party of God, Guns and "guts" should lose all three.”
The party of God, Guns and "guts" should lose all three.”
livingontop replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 16:10:05
“Agreed. There are just as many on the left that abhor the death penalty. An unknown number of death penalty recipients were probably innocent as DNA testing is now showing us. Innocent lives too. How many death penalty advocates/
gladys46 replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 16:08:52
“Fasinating isn't it !! I'd rather say ... "the party of anti-God, pro-guns agrressive wars & international tor ture programmes" !!!”
dayala replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 16:03:07
“surely you mean:
The party of God, Guns and "Nuts" should lose all three.”
The party of God, Guns and "Nuts" should lose all three.”
PRBEACHMAN replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 15:59:28
“"...system
Oh, you mean like ACORN harrassment at polling places, ACORN invasion of private property and harassment of the AIG execs homes; or like ACORN trespassing foreclosed homes?
At least the "right-wing" wackos do their deeds for free-and do not prostitute themselves to a "community organizer", i.e., get paid to protest...
Of course you don't.”
Oh, you mean like ACORN harrassment at polling places, ACORN invasion of private property and harassment of the AIG execs homes; or like ACORN trespassing foreclosed homes?
At least the "right-wing" wackos do their deeds for free-and do not prostitute themselves to a "community organizer", i.e., get paid to protest...
Of course you don't.”
Christian Fundamentalist Terrorism
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 15:41:25 in Politics
“Lock them up. All of them.
Seems like the report that the Attorny General released about home grown terrorists was right.
We need to come down hard and come down now. I'm sick of this! They live in YOUR neighborhood. They send their kids to the same schools you send yours. How many more people have to die?
Keep your eyes peeled and report what you see.”
Seems like the report that the Attorny General released about home grown terrorists was right.
We need to come down hard and come down now. I'm sick of this! They live in YOUR neighborhood. They send their kids to the same schools you send yours. How many more people have to die?
Keep your eyes peeled and report what you see.”
dan-o replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 16:31:22
“You are kind of a hater aren't you. Do you hate the people you talk about just because they have a different lifestyle and different political views than you do? How are you any different from the people you hate? There doesn't seem to be much difference to me.
It seems to me this murderer was just one more crazy, like so many out there. Many years ago he and many others would have been involutarily locked up into state mental hospitals . Civil rights groups fought the laws that let people like this be locked up and the effect is crazy homeless people as well as many unsafe mentally ill people(paranoids such as you) being out in public.”
It seems to me this murderer was just one more crazy, like so many out there. Many years ago he and many others would have been involutarily locked up into state mental hospitals . Civil rights groups fought the laws that let people like this be locked up and the effect is crazy homeless people as well as many unsafe mentally ill people(paranoids such as you) being out in public.”
Brewtopia replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 16:21:02
“So we should lock up all anti-war protesters because of the shooting at the Little Rock recruitment center today????
There are a few bad apples in every group. 99.9% of Pro-Lifers and Anti-War people are good people who value life.
But I do love how you admit to your biggotry in your post Portnoy.
Gotta love the honesty...”
There are a few bad apples in every group. 99.9% of Pro-Lifers and Anti-War people are good people who value life.
But I do love how you admit to your biggotry in your post Portnoy.
Gotta love the honesty...”
Suesea replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 16:02:11
“Yep and they are in city council and they are gearing up for "the End of Times". They do recuit the vets. They are a scary bunch and ask them a questions and they answer with a bible quote. They are the people who cannot think for themselves and attach themselves to the Republican Party but really do not identify with them. They are stockpiling their guns and ammo as I type. I know because I have been there and seen it with my own eyes. Sick they are or Brainwashed is a better word. All in the name of God and Jesus as the posse gets richer by the moment and sucks all the energy and money they can out of these sad souls.”
What Airports and Factory Farms Have in Common: The Possible Smithfield/Swine Flu Connection
Commented Apr 28, 2009 at 14:07:14 in Green
“breeding farms co-owned by a U.S. company."
That says it all. Search their board of directors and you will probably find Republican supporters.
We should take this opportunity to shut down these animal slaughter houses in the United States and start educating our children on the benefits of Vegetarianism. Let's make the most of this opportunity to turn the corner in this country and move away from the senseless killing of living, thinking, feeling animals and move toward a culture that respects all life.”
That says it all. Search their board of directors and you will probably find Republican supporters.
We should take this opportunity to shut down these animal slaughter houses in the United States and start educating our children on the benefits of Vegetarianism. Let's make the most of this opportunity to turn the corner in this country and move away from the senseless killing of living, thinking, feeling animals and move toward a culture that respects all life.”
alexandra hamilton replied on Apr 28, 2009 at 14:53:09
“For starters, try
http://inv
Following a few of the names and checking their board memberships makes you realize that there is a limited number of people on these corporate boards. I haven't checked their party affiliation, but I venture the guess that there are supporters of Republicans as well as of Democrats on these boards.”
http://inv
Following a few of the names and checking their board memberships makes you realize that there is a limited number of people on these corporate boards. I haven't checked their party affiliation, but I venture the guess that there are supporters of Republicans as well as of Democrats on these boards.”
Three Steps To Ending Homelessness
Commented Apr 27, 2009 at 11:48:26 in Living
“4) A Housing Rights Amendment. All americans should hav ethe right to affordable housing, and should they not be able to afford housing, the government should step in and subsidize a home till they can.
While Wall Street greed barons live in mutiple houses with at least a dozen bedrooms, people are living on the street. Take over these abandoned homes and give them to the homeless. Allow squaters rights to superseed those of wall streeters.”
While Wall Street greed barons live in mutiple houses with at least a dozen bedrooms, people are living on the street. Take over these abandoned homes and give them to the homeless. Allow squaters rights to superseed those of wall streeters.”
ChristineSchanes replied on Apr 27, 2009 at 23:37:44
“Portnoy,
Thank you for your continuing comments.
I do agree that all Americans should have the right to affordable housing. There has to be a better way than the way we're doing things now which, in many cases, is making people homeless.
What do you think?
Christine”
Thank you for your continuing comments.
I do agree that all Americans should have the right to affordable housing. There has to be a better way than the way we're doing things now which, in many cases, is making people homeless.
What do you think?
Christine”
After Mass Shootings And A Supreme Court Ruling, What is Gallup Thinking?
Commented Apr 09, 2009 at 08:55:09 in Politics
“Fine, we won't "Take away your guns", but there is nothing that says we can not make it very hard and not worthwhile to buy your little toys.
Its time we put these NRA advocates and hunters in their place.
Luckily President Obama will have probably three appointees to the Supreme Court during his next eight years. Enough to sway opinion back in our favor and strick down any belief that guns are an Individual right.
Play with your toys now boys, the adults are coming.”
Its time we put these NRA advocates and hunters in their place.
Luckily President Obama will have probably three appointees to the Supreme Court during his next eight years. Enough to sway opinion back in our favor and strick down any belief that guns are an Individual right.
Play with your toys now boys, the adults are coming.”
djkrlsn replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 14:45:52
“Stare Decisis--I rather doubt Heller and Miller are going anywhere”
truth at bugmenot replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 13:39:26
“I am sorry to hear that you are such a classist and racist. These "make it harder" rules only discriminate against poor and minorities.”
Ohio9 replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 11:12:45
“Based on your logic, you could also say:
"We won't take away your free speech, but there is nothing that says we can not make it very hard and not worthwhile to criticize the government"
"It's time we put those government critics in their place"”
"We won't take away your free speech, but there is nothing that says we can not make it very hard and not worthwhile to criticize the government"
"It's time we put those government critics in their place"”
fishyjay replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 10:53:18
“So according to Portnoy, Obama's actions will result in it being "very hard and not worthwhile for NRA advocates and hunters to buy your little toys"?
According to the Left-wingers, Portnoy works for FOX news!”
According to the Left-wingers, Portnoy works for FOX news!”
durnik123 replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 09:51:48
“Please define for me the phrase "shall no be infringed"”
FatBoy1953 replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 09:27:20
“"Its time we put these NRA advocates and hunters in their place."
Those are two categories. I am a hunter. I do not, nor have I ever, belonged to the NRA. I feel that the NRA does not represent the typical hunter.
As a hunter, in what place would you put me?”
Those are two categories. I am a hunter. I do not, nor have I ever, belonged to the NRA. I feel that the NRA does not represent the typical hunter.
As a hunter, in what place would you put me?”
UbiVeritas replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 09:03:33
“Fine, we won't take away your freedom of speech, but we'll make it very hard and not worthwhile to speak your mind and express your views.
Inside many li be. rals there lurks a fa s.ci st dy ing to be let out.”
Inside many li be. rals there lurks a fa s.ci st dy ing to be let out.”
Borborigny replied on Apr 09, 2009 at 08:57:24
“And when the "adults" come, I bet they'll be carrying LOTS of guns.”
Revolutionary Goad: Has the Anti-Government Rhetoric Gone Too Far?
Commented Apr 07, 2009 at 13:53:12 in Media
“This is sedition pure and simple and may very well be treasonous. Protesting is one thing, but these people are practically calling for a revolution. People like Hannity, Beck, Limbaugh and FOXNEWS are inciting the public to riot. Look at the shooting in Pittsburgh. This was a guy who openly listened to the conspiracy ramblings of the Right.
You can not yell FIRE! in a crowded theater without being prosecuted. Free Speech does not allow you to incite a crowd to do harm. These people need to be held accountable. The future of our country is at stake.
Something must be done. NOW! Call your congressman and congresswoman and demand that that action be taken before more Americans are hurt.”
You can not yell FIRE! in a crowded theater without being prosecuted. Free Speech does not allow you to incite a crowd to do harm. These people need to be held accountable. The future of our country is at stake.
Something must be done. NOW! Call your congressman and congresswoman and demand that that action be taken before more Americans are hurt.”
Have We Reached the Tipping Point on Guns?
Commented Apr 06, 2009 at 11:46:46 in Politics
“thankfully the adults are now in charge. I don't eat meat. Its Murder. And as for the big foot homes, I agree totally. There is no moral reason to won such a big home. And Haven't we seen the damage youhave caused by driving your SUVs around?
If there is a real benefit to many of these things, then why the heck not? Becasue you think you have liberty to do damage to others and the environment?
And spare me the "hunters are environmentalist" Bull crap. Hunters have done more damage to our wildlife that anyone else. Go visit a deer camp, littered with beer cans and pork rinds. Half these guys don't even fire their gun. Its time we start living in harmony with nature, instead of blowing its brains out.”
If there is a real benefit to many of these things, then why the heck not? Becasue you think you have liberty to do damage to others and the environment?
And spare me the "hunters are environmentalist" Bull crap. Hunters have done more damage to our wildlife that anyone else. Go visit a deer camp, littered with beer cans and pork rinds. Half these guys don't even fire their gun. Its time we start living in harmony with nature, instead of blowing its brains out.”
mh01 replied on Apr 06, 2009 at 12:49:26
“Beer cans and pork rinds? And that is more damage than industrial waste, clear cutting forests, damning rivers etc.?
If you think meat is murder, shouldn't you be happy that half of the hunters in your imaginary deer camp are there to drink beer and don't even shoot their guns?
Look at organizations like pheasants forever, ruffed grouse society, trout unlimted, ducks unlimited to see how these organizations do more to protect habitat and conserve natural resources than you ever will from your vegan-ness.”
If you think meat is murder, shouldn't you be happy that half of the hunters in your imaginary deer camp are there to drink beer and don't even shoot their guns?
Look at organizations like pheasants forever, ruffed grouse society, trout unlimted, ducks unlimited to see how these organizations do more to protect habitat and conserve natural resources than you ever will from your vegan-ness.”
Have We Reached the Tipping Point on Guns?
Commented Apr 06, 2009 at 09:53:14 in Politics
“The far right are hoarding guns and ammo. They are clearly building toward something big.
Its time to repeal the 2nd Amendment, or at the very minimum, make it hard to obtain a gun in this country.
Start by taxing ammo and use that money to educate our children against the use of guns.
Restrict the length of hunting days in a year. Stop the "sport" of wholesale slaughter of wildlife.
Make 21 the legal age of gun ownership and use.
Hold gun Manufacturers accountable for every gun they produce. Keep a nationaly registry of gun owners and ammo purchases.
Make gun owners take a psych exam to prove they are mentally stable to own a gun.
Repeal CCW legislation across the board.
Prohibit the sale of toy guns
Require all gun owners to hold $1,000,000 in insurance before purchasing a gun.
These simple steps avoide the whole NRA's "Taking guns away" arguement and will change the culture of "Guns as toys" that many people subscribe to. Will it stop all future gun related violence? No, but it will help shape the future and in two generations, our children won't even think twice about gun ownership.”
Its time to repeal the 2nd Amendment, or at the very minimum, make it hard to obtain a gun in this country.
Start by taxing ammo and use that money to educate our children against the use of guns.
Restrict the length of hunting days in a year. Stop the "sport" of wholesale slaughter of wildlife.
Make 21 the legal age of gun ownership and use.
Hold gun Manufacturers accountable for every gun they produce. Keep a nationaly registry of gun owners and ammo purchases.
Make gun owners take a psych exam to prove they are mentally stable to own a gun.
Repeal CCW legislation across the board.
Prohibit the sale of toy guns
Require all gun owners to hold $1,000,000 in insurance before purchasing a gun.
These simple steps avoide the whole NRA's "Taking guns away" arguement and will change the culture of "Guns as toys" that many people subscribe to. Will it stop all future gun related violence? No, but it will help shape the future and in two generations, our children won't even think twice about gun ownership.”
taitafalcon replied on Apr 06, 2009 at 11:08:33
“Another uniformed person; People who shoot or hunt pay in fees and permits that produces responsible conservation. Even in places they can't and don't hunt. Removing the right to hunt also removes that majority of the dollars used to protect national parks, regulated game animals, and recreational areas. I'd be amazed if you know the statistics of people with licenses to drive with kids that should have had psych tests done. Over regulating other peoples interest is a slippery slope. Soon I, a complete stranger will be able to tell you what to eat, where to live, where to sleep and with whom. In this lazy, celebrity driven, homogenized world, I bet you forget about where that hamburger came from and what someone had to do to get it to you, the moment you put your pudgy little hands around it. I don't forget about healthcare costs when another fat bastard has a heart attack in front of his TV after eating his 4th slice of pizza. Every time a house is built in a trendy area that kills the habitat , the homeowners should pay an additional 'fee' of $100,000 for the privilege of wrecking their part of nature. Every soccer mom that is addicted to the convenience of the minivan should be taxed to teach their fat assed children the virtue of public transportation. It's easy to have a point of view that doesn't inconvenience you . You don't want a gun - don't buy one.”
mh01 replied on Apr 06, 2009 at 11:08:21
“People are buying guns because democrats keep talking about banning/restricting them.”
LeftRight replied on Apr 06, 2009 at 10:55:30
“Good luck trying to repeal the 2nd Amendment. Even those of us like myself who agree with you that there's too much gun violence are going to fight tooth and nail against that proposal!!
A better solution would be to try to find out why these are happening, and then prevent it from happening by preventing the causes!”
A better solution would be to try to find out why these are happening, and then prevent it from happening by preventing the causes!”
woodsywizz replied on Apr 06, 2009 at 10:15:58
“Dear Portnoy,
I too oppose killing with guns, but am also a serving (Reserve) member of the Armed Forces. Sometimes other people try to kill US with guns, and we should prevent that.
Banning ammo will not work. It's cheap & easy to make. Do you want to have illegal ammo factories littering the hills of Idaho?
I ignore your suggestion to repeal the 2nd amendment. Won't happen. Got any good ideas?
You think hunting is not a sport. OK, but do you understand that all humanity would not exist at all without having hunted for food? This skill must be preserved. As rising floodwaters inundate the world and wars without end for limited resources increase, governments may fall and we may once again be reduced to hunting/gathering. Not far-fetched. Coming in this century.
It is not quite "simple" to ban toy guns, require millions in insurance, nor to ban Concealed Carry. It would be incredibly complex, lengthy, and intrusive on other needs. Let's please fix energy and education.
Just like trying to stop drugs at the border does not stop addiction, treatment works better. Let's teach conflict resolution and anger management starting in grade school.
"If you want peace, work for justice."”
I too oppose killing with guns, but am also a serving (Reserve) member of the Armed Forces. Sometimes other people try to kill US with guns, and we should prevent that.
Banning ammo will not work. It's cheap & easy to make. Do you want to have illegal ammo factories littering the hills of Idaho?
I ignore your suggestion to repeal the 2nd amendment. Won't happen. Got any good ideas?
You think hunting is not a sport. OK, but do you understand that all humanity would not exist at all without having hunted for food? This skill must be preserved. As rising floodwaters inundate the world and wars without end for limited resources increase, governments may fall and we may once again be reduced to hunting/gathering. Not far-fetched. Coming in this century.
It is not quite "simple" to ban toy guns, require millions in insurance, nor to ban Concealed Carry. It would be incredibly complex, lengthy, and intrusive on other needs. Let's please fix energy and education.
Just like trying to stop drugs at the border does not stop addiction, treatment works better. Let's teach conflict resolution and anger management starting in grade school.
"If you want peace, work for justice."”
Bringing Democracy to Corporate America
Commented Mar 31, 2009 at 13:18:23 in Business
“I like Frank's proposal to limit pay for all employees of any business that recieves tax payer money. There is no moral reason why anyone in this country should make more than $250,000 a year. Cap excessive pay and bonuses and require corporation to pay the same amount in bonuses to ALL employees.”
The Politics of Bank Nationalization
Commented Feb 23, 2009 at 13:41:35 in Business
“Double amen.
It’s time the adults stepped in to stop this outright destruction of the middle and working classes.
We are witnessing the beginning of the Intellectual Age. The Industrial Age is dying fast. Enact these measures now and we can avoid the coming greater depression:
1-Nationalize the banks.
2-Inact excessive compensation laws that limit the amount CEOs can make.
3-Put a limit of 4% on all 401K fund growth. (These were just excuses for the rich to seize the middle class retirement funds for their own profits. Not everyone can invest in these)
4-Nationalize the auto industry.
5-Require that all companies have at least 50% representation from Unions on their board of Directors. These suits have no idea what is going on on the line. Heck, many of them have no interest in the company what-so-ever, and have never worked a day in their life for the company.
6-Draft and pass a Housing Rights Amendment to allow all peoples to own their own homes, without the burden of going to predatory lenders.
7-Require all energy companies to switch to green technology by 2012; make all SUV “by permit only”. Owners must show due proof that they require such a large vehicle.
8-Bring back the fairness doctrine for Radio. The airwaves are not free and the demagogues of the right need to be held accountable for the vicious lies they spew.”
It’s time the adults stepped in to stop this outright destruction of the middle and working classes.
We are witnessing the beginning of the Intellectual Age. The Industrial Age is dying fast. Enact these measures now and we can avoid the coming greater depression:
1-Nationalize the banks.
2-Inact excessive compensation laws that limit the amount CEOs can make.
3-Put a limit of 4% on all 401K fund growth. (These were just excuses for the rich to seize the middle class retirement funds for their own profits. Not everyone can invest in these)
4-Nationalize the auto industry.
5-Require that all companies have at least 50% representation from Unions on their board of Directors. These suits have no idea what is going on on the line. Heck, many of them have no interest in the company what-so-ever, and have never worked a day in their life for the company.
6-Draft and pass a Housing Rights Amendment to allow all peoples to own their own homes, without the burden of going to predatory lenders.
7-Require all energy companies to switch to green technology by 2012; make all SUV “by permit only”. Owners must show due proof that they require such a large vehicle.
8-Bring back the fairness doctrine for Radio. The airwaves are not free and the demagogues of the right need to be held accountable for the vicious lies they spew.”
Death To Zombies: Nationalize Banks Now
Commented Feb 23, 2009 at 13:31:51 in Business
“Its time to put the Free Market System cow out to pasture (sorry to any of my fellow vegans).
To heck with this 40% crud...Nat
1-Nationalize the banks.
2-Inact excessive conpensation laws that limit the amount CEOs can make.
3-Put a limit of 4% on all 401K fund growth. (these were just excuses for the rich to seize the middle class retirement funds for their own profits. Not everyone can invest in these)
4-Nationalize the auto industry.
5-Require that all companies have at least 50% representation from Unions on their board of Directors. These suits have no idea what is going on on the line. Heck, many of them have no interest in the company what-so-ever, and have never worked a day in their life for the company.
6-Draft and pass a Housing Rights Amendment to allow all peoples to own their own homes, without the burden of going to predatory lenders. If the housing market is government control, we will no longer see stories like the poor woman who had her mortgage raised by $300 in one month!”
To heck with this 40% crud...Nat
1-Nationalize the banks.
2-Inact excessive conpensation laws that limit the amount CEOs can make.
3-Put a limit of 4% on all 401K fund growth. (these were just excuses for the rich to seize the middle class retirement funds for their own profits. Not everyone can invest in these)
4-Nationalize the auto industry.
5-Require that all companies have at least 50% representation from Unions on their board of Directors. These suits have no idea what is going on on the line. Heck, many of them have no interest in the company what-so-ever, and have never worked a day in their life for the company.
6-Draft and pass a Housing Rights Amendment to allow all peoples to own their own homes, without the burden of going to predatory lenders. If the housing market is government control, we will no longer see stories like the poor woman who had her mortgage raised by $300 in one month!”
Clueless Rick Santelli Doesn't Understand His Attitude Is Why America Loathes Wall St. & Bankers
Commented Feb 23, 2009 at 08:45:06 in Business
“The cost of this stimulus will rest on the heads of the fat cats who got us into this mess. What I find laughable are the conservatives that are hosting "Tea Parties" and trying to hock their wares with logos of a tea bag. These clueless neo-cons don't even get the significance of Tea Bagging!
The adults are incharge now. Time to put these crybabies to bed and get on with moving this country away from a free market system and start putting the wealth back into the hands of the workers.”
The adults are incharge now. Time to put these crybabies to bed and get on with moving this country away from a free market system and start putting the wealth back into the hands of the workers.”
It's Time to Resuscitate the FCC
Commented Feb 17, 2009 at 15:40:56 in Media
“Once we put pressure on the local affiliates, they will no longer want to continue to carry the likes of these facists. The choice is still theirs to make, but there isn't anything wrong with leading them in the right direction!”
seanparnell replied on Feb 17, 2009 at 17:44:26
“And part of the "leading" in the right direction includes threatening to yank their license? I guess you were a fan of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and his "leading" the Tribune Company to fire editorialists critical of him in exchange for state aid regarding Wrigley Field?”
It's Time to Resuscitate the FCC
Commented Feb 17, 2009 at 13:40:39 in Media
“We need the Fairness Doctrine and we need it now. Its time to muzzle the jingoistic mega-mouths of Limbaugh and Hannity. Some of the stuff these guys spout is almost treasonous. If not, then its certainly going a long way to ruin this country. The airwaves are the property of the people and our Government needs to take back control. Only when progressive voices start being heard on these decidedly one sided stations, will we finally succeed in shutting down the Right Wing Hate Machine.”
ihalmiut replied on Feb 17, 2009 at 22:42:58
“Portnoy, I think what you just said is treasonous. Air america was tried and largely failed BECAUSE NO ONE WAS LISTENING!!! If people listened the advertisers would have been supported and the program would still exist. You sound like a nut. Someone should shut down people like you with your Left Wing Hatred.”
tedmore123 replied on Feb 17, 2009 at 14:05:47
“Not so much muzzle as dilute their message with alternative messages and view points.”
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