Rocket80's Comments (16)

“I hate to say it, but I can't recall a time when TMZ got the facts of a story wrong, or where they didn't correct it when they got it wrong.John Mayer even challenged TMZ once saying they were wrong that he had been arrested, and told them he would donate $25,000.00 to charity if they could find a mug shot of him. TMZ did find and publish the mug shot, and John Mayer paid up. The money went to pet charities. Their reporting may be aggressive, but they have scooped a lot of other media, and are generally quite accurate.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2009/08/john-mayer-mug-shot-suspended-license-pet-rescue.html”

“Methinks HP is jealous.”

“Thank you. My mom will not believe anything I said if I am quoting TMZ about celebrities. I don't go to TMZ for real news but Celebrity stuff. TMZ's and National Inquirer 's track records are nearly 100% on affairs and celebrity deaths. If I want real news, I go to Al Jazeera or BBC. It is the area of focus of TMZ.”

“Because they don't fact check.
They are like a tabloid.”

“The bailouts were a bad idea from DAY ONE.
They are still a bad idea.”

“It's called evangelism. They feel compelled to convince you to do things their way, whether it be going to their church because it's the right one or how and what you eat, to justify their choices.”

“Me too. I raise my own lamb and had some tonight with beans and rice.”

“Same here. I am not about to trade in my hamburger for a veggie burger. To each his own.”

“what's going to be funny is watching these same people 1)try to take credit for it's success or
2)try to declare it didn't work or didn't fix anything!”

“Yes, it is hypocritical to whine about "socialism" boogeyman for weeks, then be first in line to claim it.”

“you are confusing actually taking a position with arguing it for the sake of making a point. the point is a good one-- that screaming about socialism is hypocritical and selective. Government is all about spreading costs and risks-- Republicans like the socialism that benefits the well off such as the enforcement of property rights. that sort of socialism addresses needs in proportion to wealth rather than to address scarcity.”

“I think he makes a great point as it's totally hypocritical when you ask to have government out of your lives and continue to use government serves (roads, buildings air traffic, etc..) that the government has paid for. If someone were to rent you a car, and after a few years, you decide to reject your dependence on that person, you either have to pay for the value of the car or start walking. The key is to make government accountable and to get our money's worth, it's too simplistic to just say remove government because government is the problem. Reagan was wrong, and if you disagree and don't want socialism, then don't take the funds.”

“Most red states get more back in federal dollars than they put in. You can consider them welfare states.”

“The idea of refusing the money comes from Govs Jindal and Perry, who have both been talking about doing just that. The rest of Bob's piece is called "satire."”

“But what about those who did drop $100k to go to that nice private university for a degree in film... got a job in Hollywood, and now pay more money in taxes per year than they did for 4 years of school?”

“Well, first of all, educational loans do not go away through bankruptcy. They stay with you forever.

Next, some of us do not have a choice. It is loans or no school.

Finally, I would hate to think what would happen to a society in which the only driving factor behind one's choice of career was money.

I think that one of the primary problems in our nation is that we do not place a true value on a variety of professions. But, this is a bigger issue.”

“Marriage as recognized by local, state and the Federal governments is decidedly NOT a religious institution. I don't want to get married in a church. I want to get married so I can have the same rights and responsibilities as my heterosexual married friends have. Seriously, it helps to understand the issues in this debate if you get the basic facts right. That this is still a source of misunderstanding is amazing.”

“But I love to cry at weddings!”

“Marriage is NOT a religious institution. Marriage is and always has been a CIVIL institution. That's why the government (not churches) issue marriage licenses. In fact, it wasn't until 1200 A.D. That marriage became a rite (not a RIGHT) in the church. Prior to that time, marriages would not have been performed, recognized or sanctioned by the Church. Until that time, the Christian Church considered marriage an "earthly" institution that would not be recognized in heaven.”

“That may sound great, but what you are saying is about the only thing less likely to happen than two men legally marrying in Mississippi. Back here on planet reality, we are trying to obtain equal rights for all people and marginalize bigots like Warren.”

“You are a fool, and will, unfortunately, probably live as a fool for the rest of your days.
"Marriage" does not deal with more government intervention, but rather with receiving legal services and rights that come with that entitlement to marriage.
If you've not yet read about that in the press, then you're a hopeless moron, and no one's comments here can help you, so we might as well write to you with the language of impatience that you so richly deserve.”

“Just wait until you get your own pink slip, then I think you might change your mind.”

“You're right. But beware of those who say they love America and then go about trying to destroy it by weakening its government. Beware of those who say they love Americans, and then go about trying to destroy their livelihoods. It is no secret that conservative Republicans hate the US government and they have NEVER stood on the side of the working man.”

“They don't care about their "constituencies" just their masters.”

“A depression means more poor people . . . poor people who will be desperate enough to work for slave labor. That's a good deal for Republicans and their special interests, who are mostly wealthy business folks.”

“They are not acting on behalf of the best economic interests of the American people, including those residing in their states. Their constituents are not immune to the effects of the current recession, nor to the huge negative ripple effects of forcing the big 3 into bankruptcy. Their transplant factories will also suffer from the the loss of suppliers going into chapter 11, as well as one heck of a lot of people no longer able to afford their cars. In the current economic climate, a full-fledged (global) depression is not that far fetched. Allowing the U.S. domestic auto industry to go down will have far reaching and long-lasting negative economic consequences.”

“An economic depression won't hurt those that want it. They are making money off of the war. They are making money from global enterprises and cheap foreign labor. They are making money from tax breaks, tax windfalls and tax shelters. They are making money from excessive profits from oil and gas. They are in business to make money. A depression will only help them make more money. They won't lose money in a depression, because what they are selling is basic energy and cheap labor. (cheap labor because a depression guarantees cheap labor). They will own everything they make and everything they sell..including the workers that make and buy their products. It all comes back to the owners. So, what does it hurt those that own the industry and the banks..if there is an economic depression in America. This will only enable the Republicans to give their constituents what they want...stop cheap illegal immigration labor..because there will no longer be a need for it. The American worker will be glad to do the job for the company scrip and the company home and the company store. Without even thinking about health and welfare benefits.”

“Ironically enough, the Republicans ARE responding to their constituents while the Democrats are ignoring theirs..

But, the cynical part of me knows that the desire of the Republicans is simply coincidentally the same desires of their constituents... If they didn't match, the Republicans would be ignoring their constituents, just like the Dems are ignoring theirs.

We saw as much with the Wall Street bailout..

Michale.....”

“????

So basically you're suggesting that Beverly Hills Chihuahua was the better Quaility movie this weekend?

What Jane is stating is that movie goers, given the opportunity to go see a flat, boring, un-funny 83 minute diatribe against right-wing straw men, full of pointless slurs and lies about the left wing, and a fairly even-handed semi-documentary full of small insights and a few decent laughs will choose the truth and laughs over the lies, hate and boredom.

When it comes to movies, people "vote" with their expectations of being entertained. Of having a bit of fun. It's pretty clear that very few people thought that American Carol was going to be "fun."”

“it's the National Enquirer. the paper known for creating false photos and false stories. who would want to waste money fighting trash like the NE?”

“Ok genius, explain this to me then. How the heck did they get a picture of him supposedly INSIDE the hotel room holding the baby? Yet they had to chase him down the hall in the basement for pete sake to try to question him, why not just ask him what you want if you're in there with them taking the pictures while he's posing with the baby? That has to be one of the worst Photoshop jobs I've ever laid eyes on. Get real for God's sake.”

“yeah sure Lee, John said thanks your check's in the mail.

Rielle Hunter Druck should have called the kid "Meal Ticket" but that would have been a bit of enlightened truth telling.

do you really think Andy Young could have afforded two residences (with mistress and wife living side by side) in an exclusive gated community and then a transplant to CA? All on $70k a year? Oh, but those days are over. No wonder Edwards cancelled his college scholarship program. Too many incidentals.

Ms. Hunter is a no-talent videographer / failed actress who slipped the story to the NY Post for no better reason than she felt like getting some attention. The sloppy coverup was a desperate attempt to put the lid on this blabbermouth. She didn't care about the value of Edwards' work, the feelings of his wife and her daily life struggle, his children. She probably spent some of that $114k that was (over)paid to her for fertility treatments behind his back. (Let's face it, the odds of getting knocked up after 40yrs during a sporadic affair? Highly , highly unlikely).

So JRE's an imperfect husband. It happens, the pressurest, the need to escape life's tragedies in an uncomplicated relationship (uh well, sooo much for that plan). Yes it's time the media butted out, but that's not the world we live in. I hope at least the truth sets free all the extraneous mouchers.”

“Bill Gates doesn't pay himself much income so he probably could care less about the income tax. And since he's giving most of it away I doubt he cares much in any case.

But under the last Democratic president, Mr. Gates, Mr. Buffet, Mr. Dell, et al made out like bandits because he dramatically lowered the capital gains tax that Ronald Reagan dramatically raised in 1986. Why would a Democratic president do such a thing? (1) Lowering long term capital gains taxes rewards entrepreneurship, investment, risk, and innovation, whereas lowering income taxes simply rewards status quo wealth; (2) with corporations no longer taking care of retirement for U.S. workers, they have no choice but to invest their retirement in the stock markets, so this was a boon to workers who chose to save, invest, and plan for retirement.

Gates and his ilk could give a crap about income - they pay themselves trivial low six figure incomes. What they care about is ROI, appreciation on their investments of risk and innovation.”