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SEC's Madoff Report: Madoff Was Amazed Regulators Repeatedly Failed To Detect His Fraud
Commented Oct 31, 2009 at 02:06:31 in Business
“"It was possibly the largest-ever Ponzi"
Madoff's got nothing on social security, puhlease.”
Madoff's got nothing on social security, puhlease.”
NewYorkStateofMind replied on Oct 31, 2009 at 03:43:09
“no one ever got rich off of social security”
Anthony Weiner: GOP Public Option Opponents Should Give Up Their Medicare
Commented Oct 24, 2009 at 18:02:16 in Politics
“He realizes they don't have a choice right? You can't just back out or refuse it...in fact, Dick Armey I think is suing the government to allow him to get out of Medicare. Gotta look into that......
sviolette replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 02:11:33
“It's not paying into social security that would make you a hypocrite it would be collecting from it that would make you a hypocrite.”
outragedkar replied on Oct 24, 2009 at 18:23:26
“yeah - you can refuse it... by not signing up for it... or going w/medicare advantage programs which are a waste of taxpayer money because taxpayer money goes directly to some for-profit HMO to pay out what they want and determine what care will be covered regardless of what healthcare professionals recommend.
Good for Weiner for calling them out - now if HuffPost could actually be responsible and post the 55 people's names, would be nice to inundate them w/letters and calls about their hypocrisy.”
Good for Weiner for calling them out - now if HuffPost could actually be responsible and post the 55 people's names, would be nice to inundate them w/letters and calls about their hypocrisy.”
White House Calls Out Fox And Glenn Beck On Olympics
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 10:37:36 in Politics
“Sounds like Beck will continue getting exactly what he wants from the WH. Bizarre.”
swimbiker replied on Oct 01, 2009 at 10:40:15
“Beck will go on his show today and wail and moan and ask people to pray for him. He is an attention junkie and very insecure. He wants people to like him slavishly.”
SizeMatters replied on Oct 01, 2009 at 10:39:04
“I guess pretty much anybody can get an audience with the president on demand these days”
austin4 replied on Oct 01, 2009 at 10:38:29
“Don't be so naive.”
Fox News Dominates 3Q 2009 Cable News Ratings
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 12:30:22 in Media
“I agree with this completely.
Also, I tend to argue this as a reason 'conservative' cable news and especially radio destroys their liberal competition, because 'conservatives' like to hear their own views parroted back to them, and 'liberals' like to be agitated and riled up. That leaves no one listening to liberal tv and radio. No judgments, just how I see it.”
Also, I tend to argue this as a reason 'conservative' cable news and especially radio destroys their liberal competition, because 'conservatives' like to hear their own views parroted back to them, and 'liberals' like to be agitated and riled up. That leaves no one listening to liberal tv and radio. No judgments, just how I see it.”
Census Worker Death: "Very Serious Concern" That Hanging Was Politically Motivated (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 24, 2009 at 12:13:44 in Politics
“Oh please stop jumping to conclusions. No one knows what the motive was and to speculate is just silly.”
myna replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 12:23:19
“Nothing silly about speculating when people (if you want to call them that) like Beck and Bachman have it in for the whole concept of taking census to begin with. On the contrary, the silliness lies in head-in-the-sand comments like yours.”
deathbyirony replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 12:20:15
“Yes, for all we know, some wacky teenager ran by, scrawledd "Fed" on the perfectly ordinary hanging corpse of a census worker. The fact that he actually *was* a fed is mere coincidence!
If you're not a fan of Occams Razor, anyhow.”
If you're not a fan of Occams Razor, anyhow.”
lcdbsez replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 12:18:04
“rocket80 --
Obviously, the 80 in your nic is your IQ.
You must think everyone's as stupid as you are. Foxsnooze and reichwing radio have made a cottage industry out of attacking the Census Bureau, ever since Prez Obama was elected -- duhhhh.
You're just pi. ss. ed. off that you're being called out on it.”
Obviously, the 80 in your nic is your IQ.
You must think everyone's as stupid as you are. Foxsnooze and reichwing radio have made a cottage industry out of attacking the Census Bureau, ever since Prez Obama was elected -- duhhhh.
You're just pi. ss. ed. off that you're being called out on it.”
Flokk replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 12:16:01
“The word "Fed" being written on the victim's chest is pretty conclusive. Hopefully they'll catch the people soon.”
Peter Wehner: Glenn Beck Bad For Conservative Movement
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 17:11:03 in Politics
“And we are supposed to be surprised by this? Anyone who watches Beck would know he bashes Bush as well as Obama. Beck is anti-state, not anti-democrat.”
SharpDressedMan replied on Sep 22, 2009 at 17:54:40
“What does "anti-state" mean? Beck opposes federal government?”
MountainPenelope replied on Sep 22, 2009 at 17:22:07
“I see him as an anarchis.t
ASherbuck replied on Sep 22, 2009 at 17:14:29
“I wouldn't say he's anti-state unless, of course, you are referring to anti-state being the state of his mind and that state being sane.”
The Return Of McCarthyism: Hysteria In Action On The Right (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 21, 2009 at 13:10:41 in Politics
“OH please give me a break. McCarthy was a senator, IN the government with real power to do stuff. Limbaugh and Beck are nothing more than media talking heads. To compare what they have the power and influence to do with what McCarthy did makes absolutely no sense and is completely disengenuous. McCarthy's accusations could land you in jail, Beck and Limbaugh..
No comparison.”
No comparison.”
bluejoni2525 replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 13:27:56
“I love how the right can take their marching orders and get all their info from Beck and the others.The
ArtTeach replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 13:27:41
“And what happened the last time a republican politician openly disagreed with Rush???”
kimleehan replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 13:25:04
“The business and industrial aristocracy are the ones who put the Republican leaders into power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship, Republican party uses sympathetic media spokespeople to identify perceived enemies.”
Brooklyn49 replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 13:19:25
“You're ignoring the phenomenal force of television/Cable, which certainly didn't exist with its current impact in the 50s. You're also ignoring that so many are truly confused and lightweight that the endless, cyclical ravings of Beck and Limbaugh start to assume a twisted gravitas -- "But Beck said ...." The danger is, I think, greater than we know.”
Gidster replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 13:18:25
“They are force multipliers if you will. They bloviate to their audience, I will bet you anything that they share an audience, and their low info audience, hearing the same info from "Separate Sources" become fully convinced!
In McCarthy's time, news had to be factual. Not fabricated. No one profited from the McCarthy nonsense.
Here the profit incentive is pretty easy to see.”
In McCarthy's time, news had to be factual. Not fabricated. No one profited from the McCarthy nonsense.
Here the profit incentive is pretty easy to see.”
Amondale replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 13:14:11
“That's it? That's all you can say? That this is b.s. because one was a politician and the others are political commentators? You give politicians too much power and to little to the commentators with millions of followers.
That's the logic from the righties, folks. Pure and simple, but mostly simple.”
That's the logic from the righties, folks. Pure and simple, but mostly simple.”
Nancy Pelosi Warns Of Violence Over Heated Rhetoric, Chokes Up (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 14:16:40 in Politics
“More political fear mongering used to scare us into doing what they want. Stop falling for this nonsense, both political parties are experts at this and it's SO transparent.”
Ron44 replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 14:29:27
“Open your eyes and see what is going on around you! Ingrates like you are the reason it is happening!”
Van Jones Breaks Silence On Resignation: 'Nothing But Love For Obama'
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 10:53:12 in Green
“You all realize that Glenn Beck never once demanded Jones resign or be fired ? All he did was play video of things VJ has said and 'expose' some far out there things. If they had no merit, VJ would still be working for Obama, right?”
tel8034 replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 12:13:46
“Beck needs to be looking over his own shoulder with all of the scandals he has in his past.
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND....
Losing his advertising sponsors is just the beginning for the COWARD who was afraid to attend his own 9-12 event.”
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND....
Losing his advertising sponsors is just the beginning for the COWARD who was afraid to attend his own 9-12 event.”
p-junkie replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 11:19:52
“He resigned because he put the President and the country first....H
lw500 replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:59:57
“Have you ever thought that maybe he resigned for safety and security reasons? Some things may have happened that we are not aware of.”
TheMellowFellow replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:54:36
“Not at all true, that's the poor of malicious slander.”
Van Jones Breaks Silence On Resignation: 'Nothing But Love For Obama'
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 10:46:24 in Green
“That's nice Van but have you dis-avowed Communism yet? Seriously, can you respond to real questions about what you've said in the past? It shouldn't be that hard.”
jsgaetano replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 12:22:20
“Why do you hate the First Amendment?
Why do you hate America?”
Why do you hate America?”
MoeB replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 11:52:02
“He was not hired to decide economic policy, so I fail to see how him saying he was a "communist" back in the day has anything to do with him creating green jobs.”
p-junkie replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 11:22:34
“He doesn't have to dis-avow anything to please anybody...
Tim303 replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 11:19:56
“What about that first amendment again?”
Alabama John replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:53:40
“Only a conservative with excessive wealth would call Van Jones a "communist
Private Student Loans Would Be Killed By House Bill
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 10:32:51 in Politics
“This is ridiculous. So it would be illegal to lend young people money for school? Only the gov.t gets to do that? What about cars? Houses? Wouldn't want people getting into too much debt on those either, right??”
Maderous replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:49:48
“Do you know how to read? "...Lender
Eris23 replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:42:44
“STOP SPEAKING THE TRUTH OR OBAMA IS GOING TO SEND YOU TO A FEMA DEATHCAMP!!!1!!”
LauraD replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:42:19
“You could try reading the article, then you would know what you were taking about.”
MrWampler replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:42:18
“Please read the article. It concerns the administration of FEDERAL loans. There's nothing there that says it's illegal to administer a PRIVATE loan.”
tellthetruthalways replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:41:58
“No, it won't be illegal for other lenders to make loans. They just won't get government subsidies, as they do now, to do so. If they give competitive rates they can still make loans. Come on, how silly can you get.”
chocolatecity replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:41:58
“They can still lend money for school. They just won't get any tax subsidies to do it. One more dent in the corporate welfare structure in this country.”
sillyrabbit replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:41:51
“Banks can lend all the money they want for college tuition just not subsidized by the public They can take the risk and make the profit. Read the whole story.”
juanbobo replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:39:51
“You didn't read the story did you? It says banks could still make student loans but they wouldn't be subsidized by the government.”
thenextguy replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:39:04
“"So it would be illegal to lend young people money for school?"
No.”
No.”
dvoconnor replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:38:36
“Owning a car or a house is nothing like receiving an education. A car, house, or any manufactured item will never directly allow you to reach your own potential or build your own future. An education is not a commodity. Allowing corrupt businesses to prey on students is a crime.”
mixnmatch replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:38:14
“No they can still make loans,,,,,,just not subsidize by us. Sounds good to me.”
sassy replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 10:37:14
“You can't read? The article says banks can still lend students money, just not the money the fed government guarantees the loans on. It's a brillant idea to save our tax dollars to be used in other areas.”
John Marcotte: California Man Introduces Amendment To Ban Divorce (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 16, 2009 at 10:35:37 in Politics
“For real. The solution to the 'gay marriage' issue is so obvious it's ridiculous. Too bad people want their tax breaks and free citizenship thru marriage, gotta end those too.”
unclesmedley replied on Sep 16, 2009 at 10:52:24
“So... You wanna charge people for citizenship? Maybe we could turn social security cards into membership cards, with fees and dues. Of course, this would mean everybody has to pony up. It'd certainly cover the revenue lost in those horrible tax breaks.”
Debtor's Revolt: Woman Refuses To Pay Off Bank Of America Credit Card (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 14, 2009 at 14:35:22 in Business
“Wow refusing to pay off money you legitimately owe to someone? Come on lady, you think you should get all that stuff you bought for free? lol”
zjemi replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 14:49:53
“Tell that to the companies that reneged on their pension funds, the small time bondholders in the big companies who declared bankruptcy.
And yes, she was unwise, but now she's figured it out.
Pay attention, all you credit card holders and home equity loan holders. How much money are you really paying for that car, fridge, dinner out, haircut? Probably more than twice as much than if you had paid in full.”
And yes, she was unwise, but now she's figured it out.
Pay attention, all you credit card holders and home equity loan holders. How much money are you really paying for that car, fridge, dinner out, haircut? Probably more than twice as much than if you had paid in full.”
anothermba replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 14:44:36
“Legitimacy and illegitimacy were decided by who?
I say good job to this woman. The banks privatize profits and socialize losses. Well, about time ordinary people started to adopt the same strategy. No one cares if BofA goes out of business, another bank will step up in its place. That's capitalism. And you love it. So yeah, she can do it. If you already have a home, have a car that's paid for or don't need to buy another car for the next several years, you can easily take a hit on your credit score. Credit scores don't mean squat. By the time it might be even be necessary to use your score, the system will have been reformed and purged of such banks.”
I say good job to this woman. The banks privatize profits and socialize losses. Well, about time ordinary people started to adopt the same strategy. No one cares if BofA goes out of business, another bank will step up in its place. That's capitalism. And you love it. So yeah, she can do it. If you already have a home, have a car that's paid for or don't need to buy another car for the next several years, you can easily take a hit on your credit score. Credit scores don't mean squat. By the time it might be even be necessary to use your score, the system will have been reformed and purged of such banks.”
wijg replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 14:43:57
“You didn't read the article, did you?”
kdublya replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 14:42:43
“Her objection is over the increased lending rate.”
maigesheng replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 14:41:44
“Her gripe is with APR rates that have been raised in etrodinary amounts. She wants to pay for what she bought. But only wants her interest to be the "fair" level that she was paying before. Why would you argue in defense of these looting companies?”
dadw5boys replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 14:39:04
“What she can't be a Republican ? Oh she has no house in a TRUST protected from Bankruptize.
Fork the Credit Card Companys and the FEDERAL RESERVE.”
Fork the Credit Card Companys and the FEDERAL RESERVE.”
John Stossel Leaving ABC For Fox Business & Fox News
Commented Sep 10, 2009 at 16:07:15 in Media
“He was the only reason I watched ABC, let alone 20/20.”
Crass Innuendo replied on Sep 10, 2009 at 16:15:26
“Now you can see him together with all your other crazy, not very smart friends! I'm so happy for you! :D”
Priceless: How The Federal Reserve Bought The Economics Profession
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 11:01:29 in Business
“Um, Ron Paul predicted all this. He just released a new book, "End the Fed". Read it, and advocate it.”
Prakosh replied on Sep 09, 2009 at 11:05:19
“This wa.cko idea is not new. It has been around in one form or another since about a year after the FEd was established in 1913. But it still hasn't caught on!!!!”
HumeSkeptic replied on Sep 09, 2009 at 11:04:46
“Writing a book after the fact is not called prediction, at least not in English.”
Prakosh replied on Sep 09, 2009 at 11:04:09
“That wacko idea has been around since about a year after the FEd was established in 1913. But it still hasn't caught on!!!!”
pfc1369 replied on Sep 09, 2009 at 11:03:34
“The last thing needed in this crisis is the crackpot Ron Paul and his half-baked notions of how to organize society.”
ThunderclapNewman replied on Sep 09, 2009 at 11:01:57
“No.”
Glenn Beck Gets First Scalp: Van Jones Resigns
Commented Sep 06, 2009 at 02:44:34 in Politics
“Wow! Glenn Beck 1. Van Jones 0.
I hope they realize this will only make Beck go after them harder, lol.”
I hope they realize this will only make Beck go after them harder, lol.”
BECKtionary replied on Sep 06, 2009 at 02:56:15
“The ramBECKous BECK forgot the rule of, "If I give one, I take one", but If one is taken, I take two".”
macbabe replied on Sep 06, 2009 at 02:50:51
“should be interesting, I suspect this could come as a backlash to Beck, we shall see.”
EWeiss replied on Sep 06, 2009 at 02:50:29
“This is the sort of post I was talking about - designed to push book sales for both of them.”
scrzbill replied on Sep 06, 2009 at 02:50:26
“Fine. We are going after biec harder.”
Krugman: How Did Economists Get It So Wrong?
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 11:06:04 in Politics
“Funny how in an 8 page article Krugman never mentions the Austrian School of economics, the primary 'opposition' to the Keynesian School, and instead he references the Chicago school which is all but dead and no longer supported by barely anyone. I'd love to see a Krugman article criticizing Austrian economics.”
Fox News Shocked Van Jones Called Republicans "Assholes" -- In February (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 02, 2009 at 18:21:43 in Media
“When you can win on the merits, ad hominem attacks only do a disservice to your cause...un
bighat replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 18:38:57
“And it looks as though healthcare and cap n trade and other global climate treaties cannot win on their merits.
Matter of fact, did not the DNC even run ads against members of their own party in early August”
Matter of fact, did not the DNC even run ads against members of their own party in early August”
Protester Holds Up Copy Of "U.S.S Constitution" To Prove That Congress Can't Regulate Health Care (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 02, 2009 at 16:12:28 in Politics
“The wierd thing is he is right though. Article I Section 8 lists the 18 powers of the Federal Government, HC isn't there. Factually he is right.”
cbvani replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 16:51:19
“Necessary and proper clause. In general, the Federal government can do what it damn well pleases, unless the states really make a stink about it. Section 8, clause 18:
The Congress shall have Power - To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
And since health care is part of interstate commerce, they can therefore regulate it. Neat, eh?”
The Congress shall have Power - To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
And since health care is part of interstate commerce, they can therefore regulate it. Neat, eh?”
PoohBear replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 16:43:35
“Article I, section 8 of the U. S. Constitution grants Congress the power to "lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common defense and general Welfare of the United States."
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emd78 replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 16:38:16
“Article 1 Section 8: "Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general WELFARE of the U.S."
I think providing a public OPTION of affordable health care is pretty much just that.”
I think providing a public OPTION of affordable health care is pretty much just that.”
breakingnews3 replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 16:30:10
“Weird that SCOTUS disagrees:
http://en.
From the ruling:
… It results that the power of Congress to authorize expenditure of public moneys for public purposes is not limited by the direct grants of legislative power found in the Constitution.”
http://en.
From the ruling:
… It results that the power of Congress to authorize expenditure of public moneys for public purposes is not limited by the direct grants of legislative power found in the Constitution.”
SeaPeace replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 16:19:40
“Better cancel medicade, medicare, welfare, food stamps, the mail and the millions of government run agencies.”
Bude replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 16:16:31
“I bet it doesn't say anything about regulating airlines either.”
The "Intolerance" Party? GOP Strategists Worry Ideologues Are Bad For The Party's Future
Commented Sep 02, 2009 at 10:31:13 in Politics
“Huh? This makes no sense. The conservatives have had a resurgance thought impossible just a few months ago after the democrats destroyed them in the election. Who would have thought only a few months later that Obama's popularity would be sinking like a stone, HC would all but dead, and the conservatives would be so vocal at the TH meetings? Like it or not, the loud and obnoxious idealogues are what are keeping the party alive. The dems are already expected to lose about 20 seats in the House in 2010. Is this whole thing due to the loud idealogues? or the 'GOP Strategists' ?
Give me a break. This article is democrat propaganda to convince the republicans to stay stupid and listen to their 'GOP Strategists' and be quiet. lol”
Give me a break. This article is democrat propaganda to convince the republicans to stay stupid and listen to their 'GOP Strategists' and be quiet. lol”
Keith Olbermann Destroys "Idiot" Glenn Beck (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 02, 2009 at 03:01:28 in Media
“Aw come on Keith, you can do better than ad hominem attacks. Attack what he's actually saying with facts. Get Van Jones on your show to defend himself, obviously the Obama white house is incapable of defending themselves, they need some help. That's what you are there for.”
Some Anti-Reform Doctors Using Scare Tactics On Patients
Commented Sep 01, 2009 at 17:03:46 in Politics
“Alright HuffPo don't confuse 'scare tactics' with genuine and sincere concern about the proposed HC plans.”
Man dies after being Tasered at LA subway station
Commented Aug 27, 2009 at 18:09:27 in Home
“You took the words right out of my mouth. +1”
Counterfeiter Albert Talton Prints $7 Million In Fake Money Using Inkjet
Commented Aug 26, 2009 at 16:31:24 in Business
“So when an individual does it, this is criminal behavior. When the Fed does it, it helps the economy? I'm confused.”
paulbikes replied on Aug 27, 2009 at 01:15:17
“nice.”
totaldisbelief replied on Aug 26, 2009 at 17:23:09
“whatever happened to "free enterprise" ?”
iLoveOldNY replied on Aug 26, 2009 at 16:36:44
“LOL Right on”
Court Rules Federal Reserve Must Disclose Emergency Loan Details
Commented Aug 25, 2009 at 10:41:06 in Business
“Ron Paul's new book "End the Fed"...com
BradSmith replied on Aug 25, 2009 at 10:48:58
“Isn't it funny how many people put down Ron Paul. He is one of the only honest politicians we have. He has been consistantly correct in his decisions but the sheep buy anything the media has to say about him without ever bothering to understand him or his positions.
Sad to see the corrupt leading the blind.”
Sad to see the corrupt leading the blind.”
NewFacesOfTheGOP replied on Aug 25, 2009 at 10:45:27
“I understand it runs the 'gambit of sanity' from A to B.”
poco767c replied on Aug 25, 2009 at 10:44:06
“Followed by his autobiography Don't tread on Me :: the RonPaul delusion.”
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