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Iraq Outraged As Blackwater Case Thrown Out
Commented Jan 03, 2010 at 07:12:23 in World
“And just take a guess how many more terrorists this just created. Thank you Cheney/Bush administration.”
jackiero replied on Jan 03, 2010 at 14:18:25
“Based on that logic, what did the Clinton administration do to incite 9/11? Surely we must have done something to "create" that terrorist act.”
The Republicans' Disdain for the American People Should Be the Story of 2009
Commented Jan 01, 2010 at 05:25:10 in Politics
“Nice try at false equivalency.
More like: "Hey, we may have done a miserable job but the last guy stupidly started not one but TWO wars he shouldn't have (blatantly LYING us into the first one), PLUS what amount to a THIRD war (the stupidly-named "Global War On Terror" - thereby dooming us to war forEVER - really smart, huh?), PLUS committed treason (the Plame affair), PLUS perverted the D.O.J., plus...
Sigh - I can't even bear to repeat the other 25 or 30 almost as bad, incredibly massive perversions that Bush, Cheney and the Republicans perpetrated upon us.
Almost like trying to compare someone who runs a red light to a serial killer, for pete's sake.”
More like: "Hey, we may have done a miserable job but the last guy stupidly started not one but TWO wars he shouldn't have (blatantly LYING us into the first one), PLUS what amount to a THIRD war (the stupidly-named "Global War On Terror" - thereby dooming us to war forEVER - really smart, huh?), PLUS committed treason (the Plame affair), PLUS perverted the D.O.J., plus...
Sigh - I can't even bear to repeat the other 25 or 30 almost as bad, incredibly massive perversions that Bush, Cheney and the Republicans perpetrated upon us.
Almost like trying to compare someone who runs a red light to a serial killer, for pete's sake.”
Sergeant replied on Jan 01, 2010 at 11:09:05
“Never fear. When it comes to perversions the left has cornered the market.”
Sergeant replied on Jan 01, 2010 at 10:22:37
“Stay focused on the past. Vision is 20/20.”
Zonie replied on Jan 01, 2010 at 06:37:06
“PLUS perverted the D.O.J.,...
and.......
and.......
Zonie replied on Jan 01, 2010 at 06:30:21
“Yes. That administration DID all that.”
The Republicans' Disdain for the American People Should Be the Story of 2009
Commented Jan 01, 2010 at 05:19:12 in Politics
“Duh. That's the fundamental purpose of government. That's why there are taxes. We all pay taxes and have formed local, state and national government entities to take those taxes and do things and provide common services for ALL the people.
But then I know those are incomprehensible concepts to people who simple-mindedly regurgitate anti-government slogans and think we would be better off with no government at all.
Yeah, let's have that no-government, every man for himself, dog-eat-dog, the poor and weak suffer and die in the streets, Mad Max world. (Me shuddering while hearing all the misguided rightwingers actually cheering at all that...)
Heavy sigh.”
But then I know those are incomprehensible concepts to people who simple-mindedly regurgitate anti-government slogans and think we would be better off with no government at all.
Yeah, let's have that no-government, every man for himself, dog-eat-dog, the poor and weak suffer and die in the streets, Mad Max world. (Me shuddering while hearing all the misguided rightwingers actually cheering at all that...)
Heavy sigh.”
Sergeant replied on Jan 01, 2010 at 10:24:26
“Hey, genius. Bush was the last government. Where's the love?”
The Republicans' Disdain for the American People Should Be the Story of 2009
Commented Jan 01, 2010 at 05:13:05 in Politics
“ummm... darn near close to it.
And you were actually trying to make some kind of point???”
And you were actually trying to make some kind of point???”
The Republicans' Disdain for the American People Should Be the Story of 2009
Commented Jan 01, 2010 at 05:11:22 in Politics
“Well, I hate to burst yours, but when the elections come around, the vast majority of Democrats and Independents are going to vote Democrat no matter WHAT the Democrats (Obama and the Congress) do.
Why? Simple. As much as we grouse and argue and criticize our own (BTW, a characteristic that is both healthy, and a mentality that is completely unknown to ideologica
And despite how much you want to crow about what the polls say right now (or how much I myself have criticized Obama lately), we / I will turn out on the coming election days to prevent that from happening. You betcha.”
Why? Simple. As much as we grouse and argue and criticize our own (BTW, a characteristic that is both healthy, and a mentality that is completely unknown to ideologica
And despite how much you want to crow about what the polls say right now (or how much I myself have criticized Obama lately), we / I will turn out on the coming election days to prevent that from happening. You betcha.”
White House Responds To Cheney: Your 'Bellicose Rhetoric' Did Nothing
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 20:39:47 in Politics
“"Democrats in Congress, meanwhile, have been blaming Bush for releasing from Guantanamo in 2007 two detainees who apparently helped lead the al Qaeda cell in Yemen linked to the bombing attempt."
ummm.... just a slight quibble. "... have been BLAMING Bush..."??
There's playing the blame game, trying to score political points in the aftermath of an attempted terrorist attack (which is what the right is doing), and there is POINTING. OUT. THE. FACT. that the Bush administration released from Guantanamo in 2007 two detainees who apparently helped lead the al Qaeda cell in Yemen linked to the bombing attempt.
Pointing out irrefutable facts is not the same thing as disingenuously "blaming". Got it?”
ummm.... just a slight quibble. "... have been BLAMING Bush..."??
There's playing the blame game, trying to score political points in the aftermath of an attempted terrorist attack (which is what the right is doing), and there is POINTING. OUT. THE. FACT. that the Bush administration released from Guantanamo in 2007 two detainees who apparently helped lead the al Qaeda cell in Yemen linked to the bombing attempt.
Pointing out irrefutable facts is not the same thing as disingenuously "blaming". Got it?”
Icantbelieveher replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 20:48:37
“Not to mention that the same exact thing happened during the Bush administration. Republicans forget all about the shoe bomber, Richard Reid. The fact is he had the same type of explosives that this one had, only it was in his shoe! And Bush didn't say a thing to the American people until after 6 days.
They also forget that it was during the Bush/Cheney administration that this guy was granted a Visa! Seems to me that it was republicans policies that failed this country!”
They also forget that it was during the Bush/Cheney administration that this guy was granted a Visa! Seems to me that it was republicans policies that failed this country!”
GrainneKathleen replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 20:47:21
“good point. the media in this country likes to stoke and create drama. cold hard facts don't keep people glued to the news. oy vey!”
The Senate's "Starter Home" Health Reform
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 20:32:31 in Politics
“"... giving every American access to quality, affordable coverage."
Sigh. That's quite a stretch. If you want us to support this miserable excuse for a bill, Senator, at least be straight with us about it. Then I MIGHT think about swallowing the Senate Democrats' epic fail of legislation as being something to build on.
All trying to spin it like that accomplishes is making me want to turn my back on it.”
Sigh. That's quite a stretch. If you want us to support this miserable excuse for a bill, Senator, at least be straight with us about it. Then I MIGHT think about swallowing the Senate Democrats' epic fail of legislation as being something to build on.
All trying to spin it like that accomplishes is making me want to turn my back on it.”
GM Discounts: Saturn, Pontiac Cars Get $7000 Rebate
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 02:52:59 in Business
“So... Just did a search and on pontiac dealer dot com they have the G3 listed as $15,055.
Hmmmph.”
Hmmmph.”
Flight 253 Threat: Spencer Ackerman, Pat Buchanan Duel Over Law Enforcement Reaction
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 02:44:45 in Politics
“Well... unfortunately there is a difference between merely being old enough to remember a buncha stuff that happened over the last 60 years, and having properly-f
hp blogger Nelson Montana replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 10:46:50
“Of course. Why stick around to find you you're wrong when you can remain ignorant and imperious?”
oldpol2 replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 03:33:12
“Seriously I am a fan of Serious. Well said and my thoughts exactly!”
Flight 253 Threat: Spencer Ackerman, Pat Buchanan Duel Over Law Enforcement Reaction
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 02:41:07 in Politics
“It also points out (as if we needed any more proof after the dark years of the Cheney/Bush administration) how dangerous they are when in control of our government.
All they know is brute force, gaining and retaining political power via fear, retribution against anyone that disagrees with them, torture and complete disregard for both the constitution and the moral values that made the United States stand apart from all previous civilizations and all other current civilizations (until the pathetic, perverted excuse for governing that the previous administration crapped all over us, that is).
Reflecting upon what things were like from 2000 to 2008 when the Republicans were in control is the only thing that will likely get me to turn out to vote again in 2012 in spite of how disappointed I am in Obama's performance so far. For the alternative is much, much worse...”
All they know is brute force, gaining and retaining political power via fear, retribution against anyone that disagrees with them, torture and complete disregard for both the constitution and the moral values that made the United States stand apart from all previous civilizations and all other current civilizations (until the pathetic, perverted excuse for governing that the previous administration crapped all over us, that is).
Reflecting upon what things were like from 2000 to 2008 when the Republicans were in control is the only thing that will likely get me to turn out to vote again in 2012 in spite of how disappointed I am in Obama's performance so far. For the alternative is much, much worse...”
realpolitic replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 02:58:34
“Yes, it is sort of scary how Pat's first reaction is to deny the man pain medicine, etc. Interrogators have made it clear that the best way to get information efficiently and thoroughly from someone is to establish a dialogue. When we tortured KSM it is said he told us a bunch of lies. I certainly would say anything if tortured. Pat really contradicted himself. He said the man was a war prisoner who was fighting a battle. Then, he deserves Geneva convention protections which disallow torture and maintain we should uphold a person's dignity. By the way, Obama is not quite providing the determined leadership I thought he would, but it looks like a health care bill will pass. Republicans are doing whatever they can to disenfrancise him and Democrats never act like they do when we are in the minority. It is too bad for the country Republicans want to act like children..”
GM Discounts: Saturn, Pontiac Cars Get $7000 Rebate
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 20:29:29 in Business
“Huge discounts. Hmmpph. I'll believe it when I see it. The last time there was supposed to be "huge" discounts (when GM was in trouble the first time), I went by a dealership and they had vehicles sitting there with $35,000 price tags.”
Over Detroit Skies
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 02:20:49 in World
“Excellent post, Roey. Absorbing, informative and insightful.”
Jasper Schuringa Tackles Suspected Terrorist On Northwest Flight 253 (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 26, 2009 at 19:21:04 in World
“Get out of Afghanistan for one thing.
Us being there prevented this from happening how exactly (planned in Yemen, reportedly)?”
Us being there prevented this from happening how exactly (planned in Yemen, reportedly)?”
Senate Passes Health Care Bill, 60-39
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 16:47:14 in Politics
“"The bill provides billions in subsidies for low and middle class Americans to purchase private insurance. ... the matter is sure to be litigated.
Call me crazy, but if major aspects of the bill like this start being litigated, doesn't that mean years and years of delay because of that litigation? I.E., Nothing. Will. Happen.
As far as I can tell, it's all smoke and mirrors. I've never been more disgusted and disillusioned.”
Call me crazy, but if major aspects of the bill like this start being litigated, doesn't that mean years and years of delay because of that litigation? I.E., Nothing. Will. Happen.
As far as I can tell, it's all smoke and mirrors. I've never been more disgusted and disillusioned.”
FrankenPC replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 16:55:17
“Interesting point. You know, if the IRS levied a 10% tax on all lawyer revenue we could pay for the Eastern Asia conflicts, medical, and food for the homeless without spending a dime of our tax money.”
iskra replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 16:49:34
“Maybe we ought to litigate the billions in subsidies going to the red states while we're at it.”
Palin: I'm Not the Biggest Liar Of The Year
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 16:39:58 in Politics
“You Lie!
Just couldn't resist.”
Just couldn't resist.”
Jane Norton, GOP Senate Candidate, Sits Silently As Obama Called A Muslim
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 20:39:15 in Politics
“"GOP Senate Candidate Sits Silently As Obama Called A Muslim"
And... this is news?
Hmmmph.”
And... this is news?
Hmmmph.”
Blizzard-like storm slams East, region snowed in
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 00:20:35 in Green
“A typical closed-minded person circa the mid-1400's:
"I can only imagine the children of the future laughing at all the roundearthers and thinking what suckers they were."”
"I can only imagine the children of the future laughing at all the roundearthers and thinking what suckers they were."”
Report: Housing Prices Could Tumble Again If More Foreclosures Aren't Prevented
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 21:16:29 in Business
“"Report: 3.2 Million Foreclosures Must Be Prevented To Stabilize Housing Market"
Well, then, we're all doomed. Because it's not gonna happen.
Becoming continually more depressed and scared about what is happening in this country...”
Well, then, we're all doomed. Because it's not gonna happen.
Becoming continually more depressed and scared about what is happening in this country...”
VikingQuest replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 21:17:44
“So you want to re-inflate the housing bubble?
For waht purpose may I ask.”
For waht purpose may I ask.”
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Asks If Stanley Tucci's Recently Deceased Wife Saw His Movie (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 21:13:30 in Media
“Come on now. Listen, no one despises misguided, airheaded Hasselbeck more than I do, but everyone makes honest mistakes like this occasionally. Let's just show some grace and cut her some slack. I don't wish awkward moments like this on anyone - Hasselbeck OR myself.”
Radical New Idea: Medicare Buy-In For Everyone
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 20:59:34 in Politics
“Good observation - and, I THOUGHT Obama was really smart. If he really is that smart, how can he not see that he could come out looking like a hero in all of this really easily... All he has to do is determine the (at least) 51 senators who would vote for this, call them all into the white house for a meeting, have them guarantee that they would in fact do so (with Reid presiding), then hold a press conference in which he says, "ok, here's what we're going to do to provide quality health insurance coverage to every American AND drive down costs through competitio
Bam. Obama the savior and hero.
Heavy sigh.”
Bam. Obama the savior and hero.
Heavy sigh.”
Lanny Davis And Jane Hamsher Yell Over Each Other On The Ed Show (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 03:19:16 in Media
“Agree!”
Lanny Davis And Jane Hamsher Yell Over Each Other On The Ed Show (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 03:16:57 in Media
“The guy went ballistic - it was painful to watch (meanwhile Jane was keeping her cool).
And while he DID make the statement "I don't have clients like that (in healthcare)" or something to that effect, he never did answer Jane's followup question "You are a partner in a law firm that has those clients and therefore you benefit financially from it" (paraphrasing). Once she tried to pin him down like that, all he could do was hurl insults.
What a doof.”
And while he DID make the statement "I don't have clients like that (in healthcare)" or something to that effect, he never did answer Jane's followup question "You are a partner in a law firm that has those clients and therefore you benefit financially from it" (paraphrasing). Once she tried to pin him down like that, all he could do was hurl insults.
What a doof.”
Why Public Health Care is Better than Private Health Care
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 01:07:55 in Politics
“"And we don't have a public health system because?"
Because conservatives and Republicans are misguided, ideology-o
No sane person can read a concise, cogent article like this and be on their side of the issue. (The operative term being "sane".)”
Because conservatives and Republicans are misguided, ideology-o
No sane person can read a concise, cogent article like this and be on their side of the issue. (The operative term being "sane".)”
Chris Cillizza: The Political Dangers Of Passing A Health Care Bill
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 21:09:49 in Politics
“Only one little problem with your attempted analogy.
Is there anyone out there yelling and screaming and complaining (AND even DYING) because of how BADLY supermarke
(Sound of crickets chirping..
Nice try.”
Is there anyone out there yelling and screaming and complaining (AND even DYING) because of how BADLY supermarke
(Sound of crickets chirping..
Nice try.”
ccclj replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 21:12:42
“you mean no one is going hungry out there? Everyone can afford the best quality of food available? Good to know!”
Jon Stewart Slams Ingraham For Comparing Health Care Reform To Holocaust (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 21:01:11 in Comedy
“Let me illustrate the particular debate tactic that was just used there.
I say: "Day is not the same thing as night".
The response: "What about when total solar eclipses occur? Hunh, hunh, hunh?"
Very heavy sigh.”
I say: "Day is not the same thing as night".
The response: "What about when total solar eclipses occur? Hunh, hunh, hunh?"
Very heavy sigh.”
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