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Rahm Emanuel: Don't Worry About the Left
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 20:57:29 in Politics
“If I were Emanuel I wouldn't be so sure that the progressives are in the bag so to speak. He needs to worry about the left side of the aisle more than the right. We progressives shouldn't be taken for granted.”
ChelseaC replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 21:18:27
“But if we vote for this admisinstration again--we get what we deserve. We see their true colors--I put my glass of Koll-Aid down after he filled his cabinent posts.
Democrat or not--I will not vote for them again.
I'd rather let the repugs win--just to send a messge they will never forget.
Hopefully, it won't come to that--hopefully they will change (I won't hold my breath), or another Dem or Independen
They will never learn if we just keep voting for them.
No more.”
Democrat or not--I will not vote for them again.
I'd rather let the repugs win--just to send a messge they will never forget.
Hopefully, it won't come to that--hopefully they will change (I won't hold my breath), or another Dem or Independen
They will never learn if we just keep voting for them.
No more.”
'Kill The Bill' Debate Rages
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 04:03:52 in Politics
“Superb special comment as always. Dean and Keith are right kill the bill and try to fix it in either reconciliation or during the conference committee. This is a bad bill which is a boon for health insurance companies.”
Kill The Bill? Some Progressives Say Nothing Is Better Than Senate Health Care Bill (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 00:27:05 in Politics
“After seeing Keith's special comment, I have changed my mind on this critical issue. Dean was right. Kill the bill and try to fix it during reconciliation. In its current form the president should veto this bill.”
Jay Rockefeller Tears Into Howard Dean: 'Nonsense ... Irresponsible' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 00:24:01 in Politics
“After seeing Keith's special comment tonight I have a better understanding of what Dean said. This is a bad bill and will hurt Americans not help them. Sen. Rockefeller is wrong. This bill is a boon for health insurance and big pharma. It should be killed and taken to reconciliation so as to improve it. President Obama should veto it as it stands.”
Gibbs Lashes Back At Dean, Suggests He's Irrational
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 00:19:36 in Politics
“I have come to change my way of thinking after see Keith's special comment. This is a worthless bill that will hurt the middle class. Dr. Dean is right, kill the bill and go to reconciliation.”
Democrats Lash Out At Obama Over Health Care Disappointments
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 20:51:52 in Politics
“I agree if Obama wanted a PO he would have fought tooth and nail for it.”
Gibbs Lashes Back At Dean, Suggests He's Irrational
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 20:31:57 in Politics
“This is not a good bill however I don't agree that the bill should be killed. Already Lieberman wants to filibuster this bill which is deeply flawed. But to suggest that we not even have a vote on it is not right.”
Probus replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 00:19:36
“I have come to change my way of thinking after see Keith's special comment. This is a worthless bill that will hurt the middle class. Dr. Dean is right, kill the bill and go to reconciliation.”
Hallucinocynic replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 20:41:01
“There is a House bill and a Senate bill. Most progressives want the Senate bill - which has defanged all the social value of the House bill - killed.
The House can revisit their text, make whatever adjustments they feel is necessary and move toward reconciliation.
HCR isn't dead if the Senate bill is killed.”
The House can revisit their text, make whatever adjustments they feel is necessary and move toward reconciliation.
HCR isn't dead if the Senate bill is killed.”
Tom Coburn Demands 12-Hour Reading Of Single-Payer Amendment On Senate Floor
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 20:26:59 in Politics
“This is a good idea and the amendment should get an up or down vote. It won't pass knowing the current makeup of the democratic caucus. I hope Sen. Sanders will reintroduce the amendment.”
Jay Rockefeller Tears Into Howard Dean: 'Nonsense ... Irresponsible' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 20:17:03 in Politics
“Rockefeller is right. Dean should never have suggested that we blow our only chance at any kind of health care reform even if it doesn't have the PO or medicare 55+. This bill should pass and the president should sign it. If we kill this bill it will be very difficult to get another bill. We've seen how difficult the process has been so far. Thank you Senator for saying this. It needed to be said.”
Probus replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 00:24:01
“After seeing Keith's special comment tonight I have a better understanding of what Dean said. This is a bad bill and will hurt Americans not help them. Sen. Rockefeller is wrong. This bill is a boon for health insurance and big pharma. It should be killed and taken to reconciliation so as to improve it. President Obama should veto it as it stands.”
Austintatious replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 20:34:02
“This is an excellent example of the mentality that has allowed the Democratic Party to defraud the American people for decades. I'm not belittling this poor fellow, for I've often been fooled by the Dems and their sophisticated brand of snake oil.
The Dems are exactly like the Republicans, to the extent of being morally, ethically and politically bankrupt. The big difference is that we know where the Repubs stand. By God, they wouldn't have hestitated to resort to reconciliation; it would already be a done deal if it was a Republican bill and they had 51 votes.
Now, these Dems, they are slicker, saying exactly what the people need and want to hear, all the while, selling them them out in grand style. This poor soul is still buying the Dems' snake oil, the President's lies. Don't worry. He'll figure it out.”
The Dems are exactly like the Republicans, to the extent of being morally, ethically and politically bankrupt. The big difference is that we know where the Repubs stand. By God, they wouldn't have hestitated to resort to reconciliation; it would already be a done deal if it was a Republican bill and they had 51 votes.
Now, these Dems, they are slicker, saying exactly what the people need and want to hear, all the while, selling them them out in grand style. This poor soul is still buying the Dems' snake oil, the President's lies. Don't worry. He'll figure it out.”
mikesw replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 20:22:14
“Once we have a 60-vote bill then he MAY be right.
But since we don't, all he's doing is giving away the only pressure yet to get this done.
Rockefeller is wrong on this.”
But since we don't, all he's doing is giving away the only pressure yet to get this done.
Rockefeller is wrong on this.”
nomobull replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 20:20:31
“it is not reform just a way to mandate the misery.”
SoCalDaveO replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 20:19:56
“Rockefeller is just a water carrier (among the last, I betcha) for Obama's failed, bad legislation.”
Liz Cheney Accuses Obama Of Slandering CIA In Nobel Speech: 'Shameful'
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 13:48:25 in Politics
“It is ironic to see Liz Cheney defend the CIA. Remember Valerie Plame? When it suited them her dad and Libby had no problem outing a covert CIA agent for payback against her husband Ambassador Wilson's opposition to the Iraq war and Bush's reasons for invading.”
Kill The Bill? Some Progressives Say Nothing Is Better Than Senate Health Care Bill (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 13:39:59 in Politics
“No I don't think this bill should be killed. If there is still time to fix it it should be fixed. Killing health care reform is exactly what Lieberman and the republicans want. They want to hand Obama his first legislative defeat. Reid needs to step back and put in the PO and medicare for 55 provisions. Killing the bill is a bad idea regardless of what's in it.”
Probus replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 00:27:05
“After seeing Keith's special comment, I have changed my mind on this critical issue. Dean was right. Kill the bill and try to fix it during reconciliation. In its current form the president should veto this bill.”
Somali Man Stoned To Death By Militants For Adultery (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 13:34:12 in World
“These images are both frightening and sad. In that one human being should suffer at the hands of others in such a brutal fashion. If these people are so sure that this unfortunate man deserves this harsh punishment why are they covering their faces?”
Bill O'Reilly Slams "Law & Order" Creator Dick Wolf: 'Despicable Human Being' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 21:17:11 in Media
“Dick Wolf was right to call out the right wingers who spread hate. These people should own up to their hateful speech.”
Stefan Zeiss replied on Dec 12, 2009 at 21:48:12
“I can only imagine how angry all of you Huff Po Socialists would be if Obama was accused of promoting hatred.I now know why I never found time to watch that biased program.”
Profile99 replied on Dec 12, 2009 at 21:26:51
“and Bill O'Reilly was right to call out Dick Wolf for spreading his hate toward right wingers”
Olbermann Special Comment On Afghanistan: 'Declare Victory And Get Out' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 17:23:24 in World
“KO is right on the money. We shouldn't be sending in more troops instead we need to find a way to get out ASAP and Gen. McChrystal should be fired.”
Rep. Hinchey: Bush Administration 'Intentionally Let bin Laden Get Away' In Order To Justify Iraq War
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 03:21:53 in New York
“The Congressman is right. Bush deliberately let OBL get away. If we had caught OBL there would have been no reason to fight in Iraq. Bush lied us into Iraq. It would not surprise me if he deliberately let OBL get away at Tora Bora.”
lentinelia replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 03:26:45
“The Congressman is also right in saying that one way to end the war in Iraq is to change public perception of it by calling it what it is: an occupation.
It is much easier to end an occupation than a war.
Let's bring our people home.”
It is much easier to end an occupation than a war.
Let's bring our people home.”
Bill Clinton Blasts Olbermann For Politicizing Health Care Event, Refuses To Go
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 00:21:18 in Politics
“Bill Clinton is wrong here. KO is only trying to raise awareness for a very important issue. KO has not politicized it in any way. It could be that Clinton feels bad that he could not be the president to sign universal health care into law. Instead it will be President Obama who will sign health care reform into law. But Clinton's attack on KO is unfair.
Also I think Bill is still upset over KO 2 special comments on Hillary during the primaries.”
Also I think Bill is still upset over KO 2 special comments on Hillary during the primaries.”
Inhofe To Boxer: 'We Won, You Lost, Get A Life' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 00:01:02 in Politics
“Inhofe shouldn't be so quick to crow. Democrats will get this legislation through. If not this year than next year.”
pmc617 replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 00:44:43
“Won't happen this year and once we get into 2010 the cowards in congress will run away from another big spending bill. If your lucky it will come again in Obama's second term.”
bascombe replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 00:30:22
“if it's anything like this year's success on healthcare, I hope they skip it.”
epcraig replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 00:28:23
“Or perhaps after the GOP blows still another election. They've recently devleped a facility for losing control of their nomination process.”
Palin Booed By Book Tour Crowd
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 20:35:02 in Media
“What's the matter Sarah? Why wouldn't you sign a book you never wrote? This is so Palin she never finishes anything she starts like the Governorship.”
sawdustinhershoes replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 20:36:35
“Yep! She's a quitter!”
Dana Perino Nominated By Obama To Broadcasting Board Of Governors
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 20:45:09 in Politics
“Perino doesn't deserve this appointment.”
JBS replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 22:00:30
“More to the point, WE don't deserve to have her appointed.”
BiGnBulKY replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 20:55:35
“she really doesnt, I read here post at the Politico almost everyday and its pretty much hackery... owellzz...
Giuliani Running For Senate, Aiming For White House In 2012: Report
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 20:38:04 in New York
“It will be disastrous for NY if he wins a Senate seat. His ideas are bad for NY if he runs for Senate and certainly would be bad for America if he runs again for the presidency.”
Stupak: I'll Kill Bill If Abortion Amendment Goes (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 21:39:19 in Politics
“Bart Stupak should not make false threats to his own leadership. Plus he has no control on what happens in the reconciliation process in the conference committee between the House and the Senate. Stupak's amendment is unfair to women and should not be in the Senate bill and it isn't.”
cornelison replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 22:51:42
“Could there be another primary in his district???”
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Fox News Runs Old Palin Campaign Footage, Reports It As Book-Signing Crowds [UPDATE]
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 21:23:42 in Media
“It wouldn't surprise me one bit that Fox Noise would substitute old footage for new to make Palin look good.”
From the Raft replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 21:32:14
“If no one protests they would run the old film from Hitler's Olympics!”
momofvegasgirls replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 21:27:25
“The worse thing is, that she actually DID have a sizeable crowd. I really don't get why they thought they needed to fudge it. Are they just so use to distortion they can't even leave well enough alone??”
Newsweek Defends Provocative Palin Cover
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 21:17:29 in Media
“She didn't think the pic was inappropriate when she posed for it. Now that it's on Newsweek she's complaining.”
propitiousmoment replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 02:01:44
“Not only did she not think her pose inappropriate, she's the one who set it up that way. What a hypocrite she is.”
VirginiaJeff replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 22:00:17
“I'm a liberal, I supported Obama's campaign, and I can't stand Palin. Oh, and I subscribe to Newsweek.
I emphasize all that before saying Newsweek's choice was awful. Palin posed for the photo for a runners' magazine. The photo that was appropriate there was horribly out of place in the context Newsweek gave it. And I've really gotten sick of its efforts to sensationalize cover stories.”
I emphasize all that before saying Newsweek's choice was awful. Palin posed for the photo for a runners' magazine. The photo that was appropriate there was horribly out of place in the context Newsweek gave it. And I've really gotten sick of its efforts to sensationalize cover stories.”
Sarah Palin Tells Sean Hannity What Newspapers She Reads
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 21:11:38 in Media
“Palin couldn't answer the question simply because she doesn't read.”
floridagal2 replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 21:31:24
“Oh, no. She does read. I have heard that her reading list is in her new book and it seems to list all the required reading assignments from Junior High School. I think that is hilarious. I also think she skipped the actual books and went right to the cribbs notes. Mz. $arah cannot fool me. She can't fool many.”
Obama Bows In Japan To Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Commented Nov 15, 2009 at 18:15:40 in Style
“So what if the President bowed? I see nothing wrong with it. It was a mark of respect. Once again some people are making something out of nothing.”
gladys46 replied on Nov 15, 2009 at 18:20:57
“It's all they have .. they have no plans for a economy that The Presient works tirelessly to bring back from the abyss left us by their stammering repub charge .. they have no plans significant for proper health care of this nation's people .. nor do they know what the hell happened to the past 8 years !!!”
WilliamP replied on Nov 15, 2009 at 18:17:51
“Are you kidding me? This is the biggest scandal since he ordered a hamburger with Dijon Mustard on it!”
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