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Scalia Defends Cross On Public Land, Claims It Represents Everyone
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 10:09:06 in Politics
“I'm digging around in my files for one instance of his brilliance as a jurist... nope, nothing's there. He sometimes writes with rhetorical flourish, but so does Dave Barry -- doesn't make you fit to judge.”
Scalia Defends Cross On Public Land, Claims It Represents Everyone
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 10:03:54 in Politics
“If more Christians weren't so loathsome and intolerant in their actions, it would be easier to get along with them.”
Scalia Defends Cross On Public Land, Claims It Represents Everyone
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 10:02:09 in Politics
“It bothers me because it honors one religious belief on public land. Our government, founded on the idea that all religions would be treated equally, shouldn't be winking at one over the others.
This whole argument is ridiculous, and the offense is obvious. If it was a Muslim crescent and star, most people would freak out.
The only serious defenders are people who want to privilege one religion.”
This whole argument is ridiculous, and the offense is obvious. If it was a Muslim crescent and star, most people would freak out.
The only serious defenders are people who want to privilege one religion.”
Scalia Defends Cross On Public Land, Claims It Represents Everyone
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 09:59:20 in Politics
“Actually, any of us who don't want the government favoring any one religious group are offended. I don't have a lot of extra time, but I have enough to recognize that we can't allow the government to start endorsing one religion over another. That slope leads to tyranny.”
Scalia Defends Cross On Public Land, Claims It Represents Everyone
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 09:57:22 in Politics
“I suppose we should also just leave any and all discrimination based on religious views.
On government land, no one religious group should be favored. This isn't hard to understand, and you're being an atheist doesn't add any relevance to your non-argument, sorry.”
On government land, no one religious group should be favored. This isn't hard to understand, and you're being an atheist doesn't add any relevance to your non-argument, sorry.”
Keith Olbermann Delivers Hour-Long "Special Comment" On Health Care (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 04:55:35 in Media
“Easily the single best comment, argument, discussion or explanation of the need for health care reform that anyone has put out there.
Thank you, Olbermann, for being a patriot, for reminding us that America ought to have values, real moral values, that if our liberty and democracy is to mean anything, it has to mean that we, at least, protect all of our citizens against pain, suffering and death to the best of our ability.
Thanks for reminding us that as American people we are all in this together, no matter how the shrill screamers might try to divide us, and that we must fight together against the non-people, the insurance corporations that exist, by law, only to maximize their profits, not to make people healthy.”
Thank you, Olbermann, for being a patriot, for reminding us that America ought to have values, real moral values, that if our liberty and democracy is to mean anything, it has to mean that we, at least, protect all of our citizens against pain, suffering and death to the best of our ability.
Thanks for reminding us that as American people we are all in this together, no matter how the shrill screamers might try to divide us, and that we must fight together against the non-people, the insurance corporations that exist, by law, only to maximize their profits, not to make people healthy.”
truthmatterstoo replied on Oct 08, 2009 at 05:40:34
“Very well said. Thank you Keith for your ability to truly apply the human reality that we all face everyday, every year with every family member. I cried as I watched, and truly pray for his family, and all others who face this tragic moment we all face. AS I did 4 years ago with my own Mom who died at 73.”
GOP Rushes To Defend Insurance Companies From Dem Attack
Commented Sep 23, 2009 at 06:08:08 in Politics
“No one's telling the insurance companies not to SPEAK -- just not to LIE. No wonder the GOP's so upset -- they think those two words mean the same thing!”
Doveryaynoproveryay replied on Sep 23, 2009 at 06:18:48
“Who gets to decide what the truth is? Does the WH? Does congress? They are trying to shut down free speech because they simple cannot debate their policy on it's merits.”
Colonial BancGroup Shut Down By Feds In Biggest US Bank Failure This Year
Commented Aug 15, 2009 at 14:55:37 in Business
“And yet I can't... stop... reading.
Must... look... away...”
Must... look... away...”
We-Are-The-Ones replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 15:07:51
“Cute.”
obamanomics replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 14:56:25
“That's what they get for putting another bank topic as the main.”
Colonial BancGroup Shut Down By Feds In Biggest US Bank Failure This Year
Commented Aug 15, 2009 at 14:53:20 in Business
“Wow, I've only scrolled through the first coupla pages of comments, and this is one of the most ridiculous, off-topic piles of crap I've seen on HuffPost in a while.
Good job, everyone! Keep it up! We're all so proud...”
Good job, everyone! Keep it up! We're all so proud...”
Lavafalls replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 14:57:53
“It's a bank post, otherwise known as "freestyle"”
NWRICK replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 14:56:38
“What do you expect.
This thread is a re-run of 100's of others.
Only the bank name has changed.”
This thread is a re-run of 100's of others.
Only the bank name has changed.”
poco767c replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 14:55:47
“:D
There is nothing to say about the topic at hand, watching Obamanomics eat his own liver is far more amusing.”
There is nothing to say about the topic at hand, watching Obamanomics eat his own liver is far more amusing.”
Sioen replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 14:55:37
“And yet I can't... stop... reading.
Must... look... away...”
Must... look... away...”
Colonial BancGroup Shut Down By Feds In Biggest US Bank Failure This Year
Commented Aug 15, 2009 at 14:49:46 in Business
“lol... just breathe... and click your heels together three times...”
LooktotheLeft replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 15:05:56
“it doesn't work with the d*isgusting tennis shoes I'm wearing”
LooktotheLeft replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 14:57:23
“I'm wearing these disgusting tennis shoes so it's not working”
Richard Wolffe "Will Not Be Appearing With Us" Until Conflict Sorted Out: Olbermann
Commented Aug 07, 2009 at 09:03:53 in Media
“I'm confused as to why a "corporate hack" can't be on the TV news.
ALL of TV news is owned, managed, programmed and run by the largest corporate hacks in the world.
I'd call that a giant conflict of interest.”
ALL of TV news is owned, managed, programmed and run by the largest corporate hacks in the world.
I'd call that a giant conflict of interest.”
herrick replied on Aug 08, 2009 at 08:54:34
“Exactly. These are current events entertainment shows. Not news shows.”
Richard Wolffe "Will Not Be Appearing With Us" Until Conflict Sorted Out: Olbermann
Commented Aug 07, 2009 at 09:02:11 in Media
“Yes, NBC is owned 80% by GE. NBC owns 82% of MSNBC.
The point you make is the crucial one here. Why are folks so concerned about whether one particular commentator might have a conflict of interest because of the corporate interests he represents...
when ALL of our television news is owned and run by giant corporations with lots of profits at stake -- all of which they seek to protect through their programming and advertising.
C'mon people, it's kinda like seeing the trees while every forest on Earth is burning down.”
The point you make is the crucial one here. Why are folks so concerned about whether one particular commentator might have a conflict of interest because of the corporate interests he represents...
when ALL of our television news is owned and run by giant corporations with lots of profits at stake -- all of which they seek to protect through their programming and advertising.
C'mon people, it's kinda like seeing the trees while every forest on Earth is burning down.”
Richard Wolffe "Will Not Be Appearing With Us" Until Conflict Sorted Out: Olbermann
Commented Aug 07, 2009 at 08:54:25 in Media
“What would you expect such coverage to illuminate? I can tell you without doing any additional research: CNN won't run ads that significantly threaten the profitability of its advertisers or corporate siblings.
That was easy. But it wasn't anything we didn't know before.”
That was easy. But it wasn't anything we didn't know before.”
Geithner: No Chance "At All" Of Financial System Collapse
Commented Aug 03, 2009 at 07:41:38 in Politics
“Copy edit in the third graf:
"The White House, he said, would work with Congress to address the possible extension of unemployment benefits, which stand to run out for as many as 1.5 million Americans."
Actually, unemployment benefits stand to run out for ALL Americans, eventually, as they are not unlimited. The sentence needs a time element. When will 1.5 million lose their benefits?”
"The White House, he said, would work with Congress to address the possible extension of unemployment benefits, which stand to run out for as many as 1.5 million Americans."
Actually, unemployment benefits stand to run out for ALL Americans, eventually, as they are not unlimited. The sentence needs a time element. When will 1.5 million lose their benefits?”
Judge Whose Mother And Husband Were Shot And Killed By Litigant Declined To Buy "Expensive" Home Security System
Commented Aug 02, 2009 at 01:58:29 in Chicago
“Did any of you complaining about the "bad taste" of this story bother to read it?
The judge was at a panel discussion about judges' security. She made these statements in a public forum in the hope that other people would hear them.
If a crime victim wants to speak publicly to encourage others to avoid the misfortune they experienced, then how is it "bad taste" for the media to report their words?”
The judge was at a panel discussion about judges' security. She made these statements in a public forum in the hope that other people would hear them.
If a crime victim wants to speak publicly to encourage others to avoid the misfortune they experienced, then how is it "bad taste" for the media to report their words?”
offred replied on Aug 02, 2009 at 11:52:21
“Because the headline implies it was the judge's fault her family members were killed.
It was the home invader's fault.”
It was the home invader's fault.”
Shashi0224 replied on Aug 02, 2009 at 08:17:28
“Because the article makes it sound like it was her fault for the death of her husband and mother for not buying the security system - out of cheapness. Instead of the article stating she was simply trying to warn others, that in retrospect, of course she would have bought a better system. However, the murders where not her fault but rather the fault of lunatic hatred. Who knows if the increased security would even have stopped the senseless killings? A deterrent, yes, but this kind of hating peoples, white supremacy and gun-ban haters, would probably have killed anyway. They are the criminals here. Those who try to rile-up these ignorant, violent folks are more at fault than this innocent judge.”
DKLabRat replied on Aug 02, 2009 at 07:29:24
“It is you who misses the point. It is a natural part of the grieving process to question your actions, to wonder if something you did or didn't do could have changed things. To torment yourself over what you did 'wrong'. This does not mean that ignorant journalists can take the natural impulse to unfairly blame oneself and say, "Yes, we agree - it was your fault. You should have been more careful." That is shameful.”
Bitsko replied on Aug 02, 2009 at 02:14:29
“The headline is tacky.”
Cuba Readmitted To OAS "Without Conditions"
Commented Jun 04, 2009 at 10:28:29 in World
“Hey, Cuba: Let your people be free. Some places in Latin America are showing us that you can work for democracy that isn't enslaved to capitalism. Your resistance is rooted in a bygone era; join the fight for real freedom.”
Anderson Cooper: "It's Hard to Talk When You're Teabagging" (VIDEO)
Commented Apr 16, 2009 at 06:01:42 in Comedy
“A few million uniformed ignoramuses! Hurrah for those kind of stats. Be thankful it isn't a real number that counts, like 10 million or 50 million.”
Snowe To Dems: Grow A Pair
Commented Mar 21, 2009 at 00:10:44 in Politics
“And where's the "outrage"? I'm not sure either what you're upset about, or why. You sound silly.
Masculinity and femininity are not sexed traits. Both men and women have 'em, and both men and women can correctly speak to how, when and where to use them.
Your "snap your bra" analogy is completely irrelevant. She's talking about having a backbone, being strong.... but snapping one's bra? Goodness, calm down and think before you post.”
Masculinity and femininity are not sexed traits. Both men and women have 'em, and both men and women can correctly speak to how, when and where to use them.
Your "snap your bra" analogy is completely irrelevant. She's talking about having a backbone, being strong.... but snapping one's bra? Goodness, calm down and think before you post.”
Snowe To Dems: Grow A Pair
Commented Mar 21, 2009 at 00:07:30 in Politics
“I agree. He clearly became too cozy with these people while he was doing the worst job EVER of "overseeing" the industry in NY.
To misquote Shakespeare metaphorically:
"Geithner slew the AIG bonus ban, Geithner must not live!"”
To misquote Shakespeare metaphorically:
"Geithner slew the AIG bonus ban, Geithner must not live!"”
MSNBC Cuts To Jindal With An Audible "Oh God" (VIDEO)(POLL)
Commented Feb 25, 2009 at 00:34:47 in Politics
“Nobody knows, though, Jason, what the person is saying "Oh, god" about. Perhaps a producer is looking at a text message from his wife telling him she's leaving him, or a cameraman just kicked over her coffee.
I know how everything ought to be a scandalous bit of candy, but this doesn't quite make it.”
I know how everything ought to be a scandalous bit of candy, but this doesn't quite make it.”
GOP 'Salt Marsh Mouse' Stimulus Strategy Assailed By Conservatives
Commented Feb 17, 2009 at 01:08:07 in Politics
“Actually, nobody put any money in anyone's "back yard." There are no earmarks in this bill, which you'd think the GOP would be happy about.
There is money in the bill for wetlands restoration across the country. Yes, some of that will go to restore wetlands in the S.F. Bay area -- they have wetlands projects have been much-needed for a long time.
This is infrastructure spending that will stimulate the economy -- that's why it's in the bill.”
There is money in the bill for wetlands restoration across the country. Yes, some of that will go to restore wetlands in the S.F. Bay area -- they have wetlands projects have been much-needed for a long time.
This is infrastructure spending that will stimulate the economy -- that's why it's in the bill.”
Salman Rushdie: Fatwa "The Albatross Around My Neck"
Commented Jan 22, 2009 at 05:27:46 in Media
“Actually, he was already known.”
Salman Rushdie: Fatwa "The Albatross Around My Neck"
Commented Jan 22, 2009 at 05:27:05 in Media
“I recommend "The Ground Beneath Her Feet." A beautiful epic romantic satire of pop culture and fame.”
US Airways Plane Crashes In Hudson River (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Commented Jan 15, 2009 at 23:35:28 in Home
“People need to stop diminishing the amazing pilot's performance by referring to it as a "miracle." There was no magic or supernatural mumbo jumbo, just some amazing flying and fantastic response.
Let's give credit where it's due: To the people who performed wonderfully. Thanks to you all.”
Let's give credit where it's due: To the people who performed wonderfully. Thanks to you all.”
GingerB replied on Jan 15, 2009 at 23:46:01
“miracle:
2: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracle
No magic or supernatural mumbo jumbo necessary. Those outstanding people performed a miracle today.”
2: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracle
No magic or supernatural mumbo jumbo necessary. Those outstanding people performed a miracle today.”
buckygreen replied on Jan 15, 2009 at 23:44:13
“Sully has mad skills.”
abby4ever replied on Jan 15, 2009 at 23:41:28
“Here we go again! Please lighten up!
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pangurban replied on Jan 15, 2009 at 23:40:19
“Competence was in full view today. Under the Boosh regime of Terr0r we have forgotten that. There are incredibly talented and brave and competent people out there who perform in emergencies today, take little credit and prove....Yes We Can! The fact that this happened on the day that Boosh was lying to us again in his Farewell Address is stellar.”
Episcopagan replied on Jan 15, 2009 at 23:39:11
“47th Street only 13 blocks away from the other "Miracle."”
Geithner Confirmation Hearing Postponed To Next Wednesday
Commented Jan 14, 2009 at 16:40:32 in Politics
“It seems to me we have two options:
Either Geithner is so economically challenged that he didn't realize he had to pay self-employment taxes (in which case I don't want him anywhere near my Treasury in a time of crisis)
Or Geithner decided to go along with the wink-wink rules at the IMF, cheat our nation, and expected to not get caught (in which case I don't want him anywhere near my Treasury in a time of crisis)
The problem is that this is symptomatic of the attitudes that were responsible for the financial disaster we are in.
We need honest folks running our government, and we need patriots who understand that paying your fair share is what we agree to in order to have a society.
In sum: Geithner? That's not change we can believe in.”
Either Geithner is so economically challenged that he didn't realize he had to pay self-employment taxes (in which case I don't want him anywhere near my Treasury in a time of crisis)
Or Geithner decided to go along with the wink-wink rules at the IMF, cheat our nation, and expected to not get caught (in which case I don't want him anywhere near my Treasury in a time of crisis)
The problem is that this is symptomatic of the attitudes that were responsible for the financial disaster we are in.
We need honest folks running our government, and we need patriots who understand that paying your fair share is what we agree to in order to have a society.
In sum: Geithner? That's not change we can believe in.”
DACC replied on Jan 14, 2009 at 16:46:15
“or, In sum: you are dismissed as irrelevant”
loucreattie replied on Jan 14, 2009 at 16:44:39
“Although I don't agree with your theories, your post had some good points.
Why did you ruin it with the cheesy "that's not change we can believe in"?”
Why did you ruin it with the cheesy "that's not change we can believe in"?”
DiscardedRibbon replied on Jan 14, 2009 at 16:42:12
“0bama has faith in him or he would not have chosen him for the job. We need to respect that choice.”
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