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McConnell Hints That GOP Will Campaign On Repealing Health Care Reform
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 13:56:39 in Politics
“Go right ahead....d
A Very Obama Christmas (PHOTOS)
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 00:26:40 in Style
“I'm with you! Amazing after one year the press is giving the guy a report card! And you're right don't remember any such thing when Bush was chief in charge.”
Obamas In Hawaii: First Family Arrives In Oahu For Vacation (PHOTOS)
Commented Dec 25, 2009 at 02:09:25 in Style
“My very best wishes to our first family for a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a god willing a more relaxed New Year.”
PDinCA replied on Dec 25, 2009 at 02:14:24
“I wish him a relaxed New Year's Day, but after that, back to work!”
Obamas In Hawaii: First Family Arrives In Oahu For Vacation (PHOTOS)
Commented Dec 25, 2009 at 02:06:42 in Style
“The two go hand in hand.”
Obama 'Absolutely' Will Help Merge Health Care Bills (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 01:48:59 in Politics
“I hope you're right but I don't think it's coming in this bill. If he gets another term perhaps it's possible. But I don't think he'll try it again this term, health care sucked up to much oxygen in the room. He's got to get cracking on the economy.”
Obama 'Absolutely' Will Help Merge Health Care Bills (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 01:45:10 in Politics
“Perhaps he was being his pragmatic self.”
Obama 'Absolutely' Will Help Merge Health Care Bills (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 01:44:00 in Politics
“Right I forgot he's Jewish....
OrangeCountyCat replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 01:46:27
“Me too.”
Obama 'Absolutely' Will Help Merge Health Care Bills (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 01:18:30 in Politics
“I couldn't be more disappointed about this bill BUT I'm not going to point the blame finger at Pres. Obama for these three reasons. 1) I can see why he left this to congress and house after what happen to Clinton care. 2) The in fighting in his own party is not of his making. 3) His powers are limited he can't make democrats fall in step and vote his way. Oh and republicans decided from day one they're weren't EVER going cooperate with this President on anything!
Where I point the blame finger is those Blue Dogs and Liberman! Liberman is the only person in the world I hope doesn't have a Merry Christmas!”
Where I point the blame finger is those Blue Dogs and Liberman! Liberman is the only person in the world I hope doesn't have a Merry Christmas!”
maab76 replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 10:11:28
“Don't forget that his loyalty is to Israel - not a christian country.”
Pupadup4oBama replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 01:55:25
“Well said!”
bascombe replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 01:34:24
“don't leave out (R)ahm Emmanuel”
LeftLeanWing replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 01:26:50
“x2”
Screed Name replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 01:25:25
“Ding!
You nailed it.”
You nailed it.”
OrangeCountyCat replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 01:21:57
“Lieberman is Jewish so wishing him an unhappy Christmas is kind of pointless.”
Drak replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 01:21:49
“+1”
John Harwood To Liberals: 'Lay Off The Hallucinogenic Drugs' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 15:14:20 in Media
“The blame finger only need be pointed in the direction of those Blue Dog democrats (in name only) for this watered down bill! I'm sick of hearing this crap that they serve in conservative districts who were opposed to a gov. run health plan. Did any one of them even TRY and make the case for a PO to their constituents? None that I saw. Instead of educating their constituents they just let ignorance prevail once again. It always amazes me that the people who need and can benefit most from gov. intervention always vote against the own self interest.”
How The Health Care Bill Could Get Better In Conference Committee
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 14:58:23 in Politics
“I agree scrapping the hole thing is not the answer. But it's frustrating as h e l l that our government leaders are ignoring what the majority of the country asked them to do. Never have I seen so much political posturing and grandstanding. And don't even get me started on the GOP and their nonsense.”
temogen replied on Dec 25, 2009 at 18:19:40
“amen”
How The Health Care Bill Could Get Better In Conference Committee
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 14:48:43 in Politics
“That's sounds hopeful! Perhaps I'm misunderstanding how the new gov. exchange is going to work. My understanding is not everyone will be able to buy into it. If you already have insurance you don't qualify and must keep what you currently have?”
How The Health Care Bill Could Get Better In Conference Committee
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 13:36:49 in Politics
“Not to sound selfish but this bill does nothing to helping so many in my situation. Middle class, self employeed struggling to pay for my health insurance and bracing for more increases in the future. As we're not below the poverty line no government assistant will apply. Once again it's the poorest of the poor and the rich who will do fine, those in the middle -- well tough luck. The ability to buy into a government plan (pubic option) was our only hope of reliefe.”
Actongue replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 13:51:35
“I have been without health insurance for over 12 years now mainly in part because the Industry I am in does not offer it unless you work for a Union so understand your feelings.
It take time to improve things and rarely can thye be done overnight. The door is now open to single payer or public option and that is what we need to be thankful for.”
It take time to improve things and rarely can thye be done overnight. The door is now open to single payer or public option and that is what we need to be thankful for.”
freelancerighter replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 13:49:56
“That's what the exchanges will be for. They will have to meet certain standards; like how much of their incoming dollar goes toward payment of claims, etc. I believe one must be non-profit. There you'll get competitive bidding between companies for your business. You don't need to be poor for it.
I want single payer too. It'll help cover all of us, instead of this piecemeal we have now. It'll employ thousands of us and if we can make it "American Business", it'll help our manufacturing base. For now though, let's let the insurance companies "chat" with medical providers about their prices. I suspect they will make a few changes for us.”
I want single payer too. It'll help cover all of us, instead of this piecemeal we have now. It'll employ thousands of us and if we can make it "American Business", it'll help our manufacturing base. For now though, let's let the insurance companies "chat" with medical providers about their prices. I suspect they will make a few changes for us.”
amaycatbaker replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 13:42:24
“The idea is more people in the insurance pool lowers rates. I know that does not sound promising, but something has to happen now, or the premiums are going up as more people drop off of insurance because they can't pay. It is a cycle.”
imusintheevening replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 13:40:58
“hang in there, you are not alone and we will get a better deal. Currently, the Health Care write offs are 100% with an LLC if you structure it as guaranteed payments to a partner.”
Dems: We're Rich Enough To Beat Back The GOP
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 11:50:06 in Politics
“I wouldn't be breaking out the campaign if I were them. I think they''re going to find out just how disappointed people are over this lack of a real health care reform come the primary elections.”
How Health Lobbyists Influenced Reform Bill
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 11:41:29 in Politics
“What we ought to be demanding and fighting for is REAL campaign reform! We don't stand a chance without it.”
Obama hails 60th Senate vote for health care
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 12:30:26 in Politics
“"Republicans forced Senate clerks to spend hours reading aloud the text of the 383-page package of changes". This was childish and a waste of tax payers dollars.”
Johncandler replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 12:32:04
“Yes, being informed is a bad thing in the lib world.”
White House Will Try To Pull Health Care Bill Closer To House's Version
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 12:15:53 in Politics
“My fear is that once again our government will hand over billions of tax payers dollars to BIG industry without putting in specific expectations and protections so we're not s c r e w e d again. They claim this bill will lower the cost of health care.....i
progressivegreg replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 12:17:22
“Take a look at how insurance stocks have risen! Someone thinks they're a good investment!”
Sen. Nelson: Abortion Compromise 'Not Sufficient'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 19:18:37 in Politics
“I say call Nelson and Libermans bluff. And if they're not bluffing then so be it -- LET IT BE KNOWN that these are the two people that brought down health care reform!
OH and here's some food for thought...
OH and here's some food for thought...
starsnbars replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 19:37:13
“Its hard to tell whether you are for or against Lieberman and Nelson bringing down the bill that "hands over billions of tax payers dollars to big industry WITHOUT getting UP FRONT guarantees nor putting any regulations in place so we don't get s c r e w e d again."”
doctorwang replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 19:26:35
“I completely agree- I tried posting something similiar but got scrubbed.”
Wall Street Journal/NBC News Poll: Voters Torn Between Democrats, Republicans in 2010
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 19:03:16 in Politics
“I don't what upsets me more, the fact that democrats rolled over on health care reform or that once again over government leaders are going to hand over tons of tax payers dollars to an industry WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION or regulations from the get go to make sure we don't once again get the BIG SCREW! Have they forgotten what happened when they bailed out the banks? What is it about these numb nuts can't seem to lean from history!”
Wall Street Journal/NBC News Poll: Voters Torn Between Democrats, Republicans in 2010
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 12:48:17 in Politics
“The term living in a bubble is an understatement when it comes to Democrats in WA right now. If they think they're going to survive this watered down lottery jack pot bill for insurance companies they're on another plant not just in a bubble! Republicans are going whip them over the back with this bill come next election time. They'll be sure to remind Americans who benefited from this bill (and it wasn't the middle class) they'll also remind us none of them voted for it.”
SeattleM replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 12:50:39
“Completely agree. And the Dems (particularly Obama - what a disappointment - and Rahm - who has been true to form) will have no one to blame but themselves.”
Nation's Largest Union: Change Health Care Bill Or Else
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 12:38:08 in Politics
“That's assuming Democrats can keep a majority. The writing on the wall says come the next primary elections they will lose the majority. And it's pretty clear now the strategy being played by republicans, oppose any and everything Democrats and this Pres. wants to do. And you would also have to assume that democrats who now oppose real reform are going to see the light down the road. NO this was a one shot deal I'm afraid.”
Nation's Largest Union: Change Health Care Bill Or Else
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 12:28:01 in Politics
“For whatever reason Democrats in WA refuse to understand what not passing a REAL health care reform bill is going to cost them and that goes for the blue dogs as well who think they're saving their own rear ends by opposing real reform. It won't just be Pres. Obama whose going to suffer the fall out of this. I truly believe this is the one bitter pill progressives are not going to swallow. As progressives may have their different expectations of this administration, real health care reform with a PO is the one expectation we all shared. It's going to be ugly come next primary elections. The disenchanted will stay home, the most angry among us will vote republican to send a message. And you can certainly forget about our youth getting fired up and ready to go.”
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 02:18:26 in Politics
“Nancy Pelosi is one of few democrats earning her pay check in my opinion.”
peacepunkin replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 03:04:05
“I agree & Seattle rocks!”
Expanded Health Care Coverage? Rumors Are Greatly Exaggerated, Unless Paying Fines Is Now 'Health Care'
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 22:37:22 in Politics
“You're not alone. And NEVER did I think I'd feel this way. I don't think Pres. Obama's realizes for many of his supporters health care reform was not negotiable.”
OrangeCountyCat replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 22:41:20
“I tend to think he just doesn't care. He's in office now and thinks he no longer needs his base.”
Obama: Senate 'On The Precipice' Of Passing Health Care Reform
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 01:25:37 in Politics
“This health care drama has exposed Democrats lack of leadership. I swear these numb nuts couldn't run a d a m car wash. You would think Pres. Obama's only problem would be republicans BUT NO it's his own party giving him crap at every turn.”
lizr replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 01:44:02
“O was asleep at the wheel-
and RAHM never wanted health care in the first place, sabotaged it at every turn.”
and RAHM never wanted health care in the first place, sabotaged it at every turn.”
D-V-H replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 01:34:07
“But if we just roll over like good little puppies, we will never get what we want.
Sometimes you have to shake it up.”
Sometimes you have to shake it up.”
booboo111 replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 01:29:31
“If Howard Dean doesn't like it , neither do I and he doesn't like it.”
mtracy9 replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 01:27:58
“It's the right-wing Blue Dog Democrats who are stopping things.”
Congressmen To Call For Break-Up Of Biggest Banks
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 19:01:57 in Business
“We could learn a thing or two from other countries governments who control their banks and other critical resources. Unfortunately the majority in this country have been sold on the idea that corporate capitalism is "in who we should trust". How's that working for us.....”
Artemis34 replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 19:15:57
“Seems the countries that bought into the US's swing bologna about deregulation and Friedman have crashed and burned in this crisis.
On the other hand those that stuck to a highly regulated banking system and followed Keynes have remained stable as with Canada.
http://www
Canada rated world's soundest bank system
Check the link for the complete list.”
On the other hand those that stuck to a highly regulated banking system and followed Keynes have remained stable as with Canada.
http://www
Canada rated world's soundest bank system
Check the link for the complete list.”
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