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MoveOn Hits $1 Million Mark In Anti-Lieberman Campaign

MoveOn Hits $1 Million Mark In Anti-Lieberman Campaign

Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 15:01:04 in Politics

“KICK OUT ALL OF THE OBSTRUCTIONISTS, NOW!!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!”
Bank Lobbyists Launch 'Call To Action' To Crush Financial Reform (MEMO)

Bank Lobbyists Launch 'Call To Action' To Crush Financial Reform (MEMO)

Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 18:05:34 in Business

“Ok everyone, it's time:

1) stop using ALL charge cards!

2) start moving your banking to credit unions & smaller banks!

3) grab your pitchforks, tar, & feathers and I'll meet you on Wall Street!!!!”

jinxed replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 19:05:39

“I've already done 1 and 2 four years ago, just wish I could afford 3. I finally got my unemployment determination after 15 weeks ... too many bills piled up that have to be paid.”

rivercricket replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 18:50:13

“Never have used credit cards. Mother always said; "if you can't afford to pay cash, you DON'T NEED IT"!
Already moved all banking to a Credit Union
Do I need to wash the rust off the pitchfork? If not, all I need are some feathers, and some tar. Then I'll be right there with you!”

pottedferne replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 18:24:20

“already done numbers 1 and 2...guess i need to go the barn and sharpen some tynes....”

Chazmania replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 18:11:20

“Problem is the people that come onto this site to vent all already feel some responsibility to vent this anger! BUT that rank and file sheep are docile drone robots still feeding the system and being led by the pavlovas dog dinner bell!
its changing the larger populations mindset that is the only way and how do you do that when the media is part of the problem feeding them massive amounts of propaganda?”
huffingtonpost entry

Curbing Big Banks: Draw the Damn Line

Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 14:16:25 in Business

“The hell with the whores in Congress, the banksters, and the lobbyists, "pretending" that they are speaking for WE THE PEOPLE! I'm starting the bonfires and grabbing a pitchfork - does anyone have tar we can start boiling?!?!?!?!?”

ijgibson replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 15:15:26

“Your politicians appear to be well loaded with the white feathers - millions of folks will help !!”

Bertalein replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 14:50:59

“Spiritgirl2, I am with you. WE THE PEOPLE , have no say so. It's all a ruse. Its a big joke on the American people. I totally give up even caring, let the Rich continue to plunder and rob the country.
Obviously there is nothing we can do about it, other then revolution.”
Doughnuts For Dorgan: Drug Reimportation Killed In Deal That Might Get Cheaper Drugs For Seniors

Doughnuts For Dorgan: Drug Reimportation Killed In Deal That Might Get Cheaper Drugs For Seniors

Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 11:30:06 in Politics

“It's time to start marching and demanding that the Congressional whores stand in court for the treasonous bastards that they are! Both sides of the aisle, and enough is enough!! Vote all of these people out for real representatives for America not the Oligarchy! Public funding of elections needs to be immediately started - with NO PAC funding! Enough is enough, and it's got to stop!!!”

Sigger replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 11:35:02

“Agree completely!!! These people are so corrupted by their PAC money and inside deals, they no longer have any moral compass to do what's right for all Americans.”
Why We Lost Healthcare

Why We Lost Healthcare

Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 17:43:21 in Politics

“Thanks for the article, and I'll keep it in mind as I write my suggestions to my representatives - I'll make them further to the left, then maybe they can reach the real center that I'm willing to get to!! Far from being disheartened, I'm steeled because now I can go all out without feeling on "the edge" so to speak. So I thank you.....”
MoveOn Launches Fundraising Drive For Anti-Lieberman Ad Campaign

MoveOn Launches Fundraising Drive For Anti-Lieberman Ad Campaign

Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 17:22:25 in Politics

“Judas Lieberman needs to be fired, period!!! Plan to donate soon as I post this! Time for ALL of the traitors to the American people to be fired!!!”
huffingtonpost entry

Contradictory Republicans Still Flummoxed By Medicare

Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 18:03:53 in Politics

“I figure that the whole lot of wing-nuts should be on some type of medication, Ritalin perhaps! It's either a case of selective amnesia, it's a case of hysterical psychosis so severe that these people actually believe that it is reality. Wasn't it Jefferson that argued against the "Corporation"? Well, the rethugnikans and those rethugnikan-lites have sold their souls and this nation to the Corporation - Satan must be so proud!!!”
Britain Unveils Whopping Tax On Bank Bonuses; U.S. Windfall Tax Proposal Going Nowhere

Britain Unveils Whopping Tax On Bank Bonuses; U.S. Windfall Tax Proposal Going Nowhere

Commented Dec 09, 2009 at 13:33:45 in Business

“"For his part, the U.K's Darling said that he wants to use the tax to create a "permanent culture shift" in London's financial center."

Can we have Mr. Darling imported to America? And can we transfuse some of his backbone to the whores in Congress, & the industry regulators?? Please, I said please????”
Gore Tackles Palin, Fights Back On ClimateGate: 'What In The Hell Do They Think Is Causing It?' (VIDEO)

Gore Tackles Palin, Fights Back On ClimateGate: 'What In The Hell Do They Think Is Causing It?' (VIDEO)

Commented Dec 09, 2009 at 13:15:10 in Green

“Al, Al, All, where do I begin? First off these people don't believe in "SCIENCE", they only believe in "the BIBLE", so when you look at it from that perspective you'll see that they are awaiting the SECOND COMING - aka - ARMAGEDDON!!! So they welcome it! Second - you've got to use small words because the large ones hurt their brains! Third, as long as their ignorant hero (Sarah) doesn't acknowledge that the waters between Alaska & Russia are widening and aren't refreezing like they used to - they won't believe it!!!!”

RickO replied on Dec 09, 2009 at 13:21:49

“Hmm, let's see what II Corinthians has to say about it. Wow, nothing at all. I guess it don't exist.”
Paul Volcker, Former Fed Chairman To Wall Street:

Paul Volcker, Former Fed Chairman To Wall Street: "Wake Up, Gentlemen"

Commented Dec 09, 2009 at 13:05:00 in Business

“Wow! An adult actually stated that "the biggest innovation has been the cash machine" - that someone has actually admitted this is really amazing! Dear Mr. President, will you FINALLY FIRE GEITHNER, SUMMERS, ET. AL. AND REPLACE THEM WITH THIS GUY AND ELIZABETH WARREN, PLEASE, I SAID PLEASE!!!!”
huffingtonpost entry

Sartre Meets Afghanistan: Obama's "No Exit" Strategy

Commented Dec 08, 2009 at 14:02:46 in World

“Most Americans were all for getting into Afghanistan, because "al Qaida" attacked American soil, and "they" were living in Afghanistan! Never mind that the Soviets were in the country fighting for 10 years, finally threw up their hands in defeat! Never mind that the American government secretly provided guns and munitions for the Afghans to "defeat" the Soviets! Americans needed revenge for the lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001, end of story; everyone agreed, those that didn't were traitors! Now 8 years later, the coalition of the willing (aren't), a diversionary war, and an economic tsunami have left Americans reeling, tired, and mad at the President for sending in more troops to stabilize a war-torn nation that America helped to destroy, wow!! I wasn't for either war! I believe that war in itself is a failure on the part of government; I also understand that much like swimming in the ocean, going out without understanding the current can get you swept under - that is exactly what has happened with Afghanistan! Americans spent countless billions for what? Americans are the invaders, and because Americans don't understand the culture, customs or traditions of the Afghan people they are not wanted! And because Abu Ghraib, Blackwater, and other horrors that Americans don't know about are being committed over there, with an "American" face, it is a recruiting poster for those seeking jihad! I'd really like for Americans to understand history and not repeat the failures of the last 8+ years!!”

RogerHWerner replied on Dec 08, 2009 at 15:10:52

“It is not widely reported in America but recently declassified Soviet-era information establishes that the RUssians didn't 'lose' their Afghan War. Before Charlie Wailson's war began, in 1985, Gorbachev made a political decision to withdraw. By the time Wilson's aid began to have an impact, the Russians were already committed to a withdrawal. In fact, by 1985, the Afghan insurgents were wiped and had the Russians opted to remain in force and fight US aid would not have changed the situation. The US government prefers the fiction that our aid to Afghan insurgents helped them defeat the evil empire. In fact, the Russian withdrawal was political. I was surprised when I read this. To be sure, US support for the insurgents undoubtedly cemented Soviet resolve to withdraw but it's important to understand that the Soviets in fact withdraw without having been defeated. In fact, they wiped the insurgents badly.”
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The Insurance Industry's Lethal Bottom Line -- and a Solution From Sens. Franken and Rockefeller

Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 15:22:32 in Politics

“SINGLE PAYER INSURANCE, NOW!!!!! CUT OUT THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY PROFITEERS!!!!”

deanfv replied on Dec 08, 2009 at 01:17:13

“Outlaw evil profits. Socialize medicine.

That's the ticket.”
Courts Examine Credit Raters' 'Intimate Relationship' With Bankers (VIDEO)

Courts Examine Credit Raters' 'Intimate Relationship' With Bankers (VIDEO)

Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 14:07:23 in Business

“This whole thing has been a scam, from the "credit rating agencies" to the "banksters" to the "Whores in Congress" that have deregulated everything so that "the FREE-MARKETS" can work!!! And exactly for "whom" are these markets working - because it definitely isn't for the average American!!!! And exactly like the whores in Congress - why do you believe that if they are being "funded" (by way of "campaign contributions") by the very industry they are "rating", exactly why do you think that they are on the side of "WE THE PEOPLE"?!?!?!”

vippy replied on Dec 07, 2009 at 14:32:58

“Exactly, but why the people vote for the same senators/congressmen over and over again, is beyond me? No one holds them accountable and now they have lost their way! But we only need to look in the mirror!”
New Anti-Lieberman Ad Gets Personal About Public Option

New Anti-Lieberman Ad Gets Personal About Public Option

Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 13:56:31 in Politics

“Great! But where were you people when he was running against Ned Lamont, oh, that's right you weren't looking at his turn coat ways then, he was still you're guy! Connecticut you should be SO PROUD of your own!!!”
Jackie Ramos, Bank Of America Employee, Fired After Helping Customers (VIDEO)

Jackie Ramos, Bank Of America Employee, Fired After Helping Customers (VIDEO)

Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 13:50:28 in Business

“BRING BACK THE LAWS AGAINST USURY! When interest rates are @3-5% & people are paying 30% interest - its called USURY! At least the MAFIA was upfront & honest about their dealings!!”
America Without a Middle Class

America Without a Middle Class

Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 13:40:47 in Business

“Thank you once again Ms. Warren, as usual you are on the side of the people. What is obvious is that "FREE-MARKET" Capitalism must die - IT IS ONLY "FREE" to the Oligarchy, because the rest of US are paying for it!!! It is time to end WELFARE FOR THE OLIGARCHY! That is why there was a revolution in 1776, and there must be a revolution NOW - because THE POWERFUL WILL NOT CONCEDE WITHOUT IT!!!!”

StuipdDrummer replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 14:58:34

“Why shouldn't we pay for it, we created it. Home loans we realy can't afford, maxed out credit cards. The 'Oligarchy' just gave us what we asked for. We failed and so they failed. The problem is not free-markets or capitolism, but human greed and desire.”
huffingtonpost entry

Mega-Media Era Begins: GE/Vivendi Deal Clears Way for Comcast/NBC Merger

Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 11:41:14 in Media

“"The proposed merger would create a media behemoth, and clear the way for an unprecedented era of media consolidation across cable, the Internet and broadcast television."

You mean that hasn't happened already? As Americans don't really get "NEWS" but info-tainment - and as FAUX which is owned by Rupert has print and television we're way past the behemoth stage!!!”
Rumsfeld Rebuffed By Admiral Mullen, Teased By Gibbs After Disputing Obama Speech (VIDEO)

Rumsfeld Rebuffed By Admiral Mullen, Teased By Gibbs After Disputing Obama Speech (VIDEO)

Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 11:36:32 in Politics

“The nerve, wasn't General Shinseki fired, immediately after informing the idiots (before the war) that it would take at least 300,000 troops? Hello!!! These people are astounding either it is selective amnesia, or they are cherry picking the distorted information that they do talk about!!! CAN WE HAVE THEM JAILED NOW FOR TREASON, LIES, AND MISDEMEANORS AGAINST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, PLEASE (I SAID PLEASE)!!!”
GOP Senator Pens Obstruction Manual For Health Care

GOP Senator Pens Obstruction Manual For Health Care

Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 18:20:15 in Politics

“This is what happens when American voters listen to the LIARS! The cowardly rethugnikans have NO ideas to put forward so therefore they are willing to block all reform - and they say they aren't whoring for the Insurance Industry, yeah right!!! The people of New Hampshire must be so proud to know that one of their own is carrying forth on the state motto "Live Free or Die"! It should be "Live Healthy & Don't Get Sick, or at LEAST DIE QUICKLY"!!!!”
Brzezinski Calls Anti-Corruption Crusade In Afghanistan Hypocritical

Brzezinski Calls Anti-Corruption Crusade In Afghanistan Hypocritical

Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 14:27:43 in Politics

“""We have a financial sector that is voraciously greedy and exploitative, to put it mildly. We have a Congress which is not immune to special interests. And we have an electoral system that is based largely on private donations which precipitate expectations of rewards. The notion of us going to the Afghans and preaching purity is comical.."

Wow, someone other than me has said this out loud....LMAO!!!!! Wake up AMERICANS - YOUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARE SELLING YOU OUT!!!!”

mados123 replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 14:37:31

“Was just going to quote the same thing. Absolute classic.”
Arianna On

Arianna On "Morning Joe": War Is Not A Right-Left Issue (VIDEO)

Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 14:21:49 in Politics

“Let me say I was never one that voted for these 2 wars - I believe that war itself is a failure on the part of the leadership. However, after careful consideration maybe this Mr. President is correct. Correct because if we pulled every single brigade out of Afghanistan tomorrow, then what would happen? Al Quaida would return immediately, and we just might have a repeat of Sept. 11, 2001 - and then who would be blamed, President Obama of course. Yes, I've read about the corruption and the crooked government in Afghanistan (but then again, America has a crooked government), and how Karzai isn't the most effectual leader, but what would you expect from someone handpicked by the previous mis-Administration?!?! The fact that the main cheerleading neocons (Krystal, Friedman, Will, etc.) say it is now a mistake is laughable, considering how hard they were pushing for both wars!!!!

Not to mention that the President's predecessor screwed it up with his diversion of revenge to Iraq, just as al Quaida was holed up in Tora Bora! Not to mention that al Quaida has moved into the border region and is striking out in Pakistan! We can say it's over there, but since it is the mess "WE" made, maybe "WE" should at least attempt to clean it up! Of course that's not to say that we don't need a time-table, achievable goals, and Karzai needs to clean-up his government & do his part!!!!”

CNYObamaFan replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 15:17:10

“When was there are a popular vote for these wars? Or are you indicating that you are an elected official?”
huffingtonpost entry

The Housing Crisis And Wall Street Shame (Or Lack Thereof)

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 14:21:15 in Business

“"Shame? "

Did you actually write that word?! I'll tell you how to "Shame" them - strip them naked, paraded down the dance line, with "average Americans" lined up on both sides holding bamboo canes giving each of these jokers a couple of swats!! Or maybe we could have them on the ledge suspended over water, and when you throw a ball and hit the bullseye, they get dunked - in all fairness, that exhibit should be flown (courtesy of the "Too Big TOO FAIL) around the nation, so that everyone around the nation has a chance to get off their frustrations off by throwing the ball and dropping the bastards into the water (ICE COLD)!

Maybe that will bring about "Shame" on their part - beyond any of the above and a few more ideas I can think of these greedy buzzards will still consider themselves the "Masters of the Universe"!!!!”
huffingtonpost entry

Recovery And Debt: Squaring The Circle

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 13:44:41 in Politics

“"Two good candidates as revenue raisers are a tax on all financial transactions, and a serious program of tax enforcement aimed at wealthy investors and corporations who use offshore tax havens."

A few good candidates for revenue raising:

A tax (55%) on those unearned "bonuses", that must be paid!

A decrease in DOD spending and "off-book" military spending! As most nations don't spend nearly as much as America, and we're already "militarily superior" want proof just look at the desert wars in Iraq & Afghanistan.....

Closing the loopholes in the TAX CODE for those making 7 figures and more!!!”
Palin Facebook Page Features Angry Letter Calling Obama 'Son'

Palin Facebook Page Features Angry Letter Calling Obama 'Son'

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 13:12:34 in Politics

“No disrespect to this guys service, but, exactly what does "victory" look like? Exactly what mission are our children supposed to be performing? As he probably wasn't a "battle-hardened field General" - and I'm sure that he really thinks he "means well", I don't think it's an opinion that should be credible! As for the mean cheerleader, I suppose that she needs to amp up the publicity, I mean I haven't seen or heard any blather from the talking heads for almost a week!

Gee, I had high hopes that the MSM had wizened up!!!”

ObamAtomic replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 13:16:27

“Mission Accomplished!”

MadHeart replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 13:14:39

“The only "wizened" one in this topic is Mr. Estes himself. : )”
Krugman: Deficit Hawks Trying To Scare People With Big, Out-Of-Context Numbers

Krugman: Deficit Hawks Trying To Scare People With Big, Out-Of-Context Numbers

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 13:06:07 in Business

“As always Krugman handles the wing-nuts well! For those that want to know how to pay down some of the deficit - here's an idea - TAX THE CORPORATE & RICH, CLOSE THE LOOPHOLES AND MAKE THEM ACTUALLY PAY THEIR SHARE!!!!!”

bgladish replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 13:42:36

“How do you define "their share?" Switzerland encourages the immigration of wealthy people and taxes them at lower rates. They realize that wealthy people are less of a drain on public resources, so attracting them is a huge win.”
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