Spiritgirl2's Comments (166)

“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!!!!”

“"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!!!”

“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!!!!”

“"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"!!!!”

“"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!!!”

“Though I did get a chuckle at some of what you said, might I offer just a few reasons why there should be a dialog:

1) You've already stated these people are "dumbed down" - but this has been a process over years that they have adjusted too.

2)Many of these people don't see how the dots connect, and are easily led because they are angry yet they don't know whom to be angry with.

3) Yes, I realize that this nation is in dire shape, and while "those people that think & reason" may not feel as though they need or want to go back to the 5 year old level of explanation, it really is an imperative that this happens!

4) Also let us understand that the propaganda machine via the "religionists", the MSM & their talking heads on the right has been built up to be a unified voice, the left doesn't have such an aparatchik, and therefore cannot hypnotize the sheeple as effectively!”

“While Lieberman is a political hack, Connecticut must be so proud of it's own! I'd like to know where is the law that says "THOU SHALT NOT TAX THE RICHEST"! I mean the "average American" has been taxed through the nose, my taxes go to pay those traitors salaries in Congress, so why not pay for Universal health care?! And why are those that have benefited the most from all of these "tax cuts" not pay their fare share! As for the sheeple defending Lieberman, my hope is that one day (very soon) you will wake up to realize how badly you too have been betrayed by those you are backing and turn around! We may not always agree on the same things, but some civil reasoned discourse must be enabled in order for us to tackle issues for which there is common ground!”

“It's too bad that Palin is one of those self-hating women. She has no familiarity with the world or world events, she has no understanding of history, and frankly - this nation has already suffered through 1 idiot savant - we don't need a mean cheerleading idiot savant to take his place! And though Katie Couric normally lobes soft-balls depending on whom she questions - that Palin was "affronted" by some sense of "the media is being unfair to me" it's just further proof that she is unworthy (both emotionally & mentally) of holding the office! Alaskans must be soooo proud of her!!!”

“"...the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is threatening to abandon its social service programs if the District of Columbia Council enacts a pending same-sex marriage law."

First off, can we cancel the "TAX EXEMPT" status of ALL RELIGIOUS FAITHS IN THIS NATION?! Its too bad that these speeple feel that everything they are against is an "Infringement" of their rights! When did Americans allow themselves to be dumbed down because of their "faith"? Faith is supposed to be uplifting, and make one feel better about themselves and allow one to have a sense of serenity in the midst of whatever storm one finds oneself in. These ignorant sheeple would fit right in with the folks that conducted the Inquisition! The thing is, they are extremely selective regarding their interpretation of "the Book" they use!

These men who feel so threatened, be it is from women, African-Americans, or Unions that have gained rights for working people, they didn't appear to have that same sense of "righteous indignation" with regard to their child-molesting peers - is that something that "Jesus would approve of"! If these "religionist sheeple" choose not to marry the same sex - they shouldn't, no abortions - keep having children, and while they are at it they should adopt or foster some of those that are already in the system! But to coerce everyone to follow their dictates - hasn't the theocracy theory been discredited, and why the founders wrote against such in the Constitution?!?!?”

“(1)The judge is a HERO, if only because he had the spine to do his job!

(2) So basically the "average criminal" should just put on a suit and not admit his/her guilt either?

(3) How much longer before we as a country can take down these "Aristocratic Despots" and the whores that they've bought in Congress!?!!?”

“Yes, I still support President Obama. Of course I realize that he's got a lot on his plate, but I do wish that he would stop trying to be "bi-partisan" it won't get him anywhere cause the bitter bunch of whiners don't really give a damn about this country! I also believe that he needs to fire Geithner, Summers et.al -cause you can't expect the arsonist to put out the fire that he started!”

“Thank you for speaking the truth! It's time to FIRE Geithner, Summers, et.al! It is precisely their all too cosy relationship with the Wall Street Mafia that makes them ineligible to protect the PUBLIC INTERESTS! TIME FOR THEM ALL TO GO!!!

Replacement names:

Elizabeth Warren
Brooksley Born
James K. Galbraith
Paul Krugman

Just a few off of the top that actually have the peoples interest at heart!!!!”

“Wow, things really are bad when "Morning Joe" is admitting that the crooks that walked off with "our money" should be regulated!”

“Love the post Bob. At least when the Dems were in the minority - there were actually legitimate issues to stand on: illegal spying on Americans, turning a "BUDGET SURPLUS into AN EXTREME DEFICIT", the lies and the LIARS that got this nation embroiled in 2 wars of IMPERIALISM, continued "FREE-MARKET" fundamentalism run AMOK - ensuring the legalization of CORPORATE THEFT of OUR Government, et. al!

Glad to realize that there are others that recognize down isn't always UP, UP & AWAY unless you are a whining rethugnikan trying to pose as SUPERMAN!”

“Thank you Michael Moore! You've put up some good points, and I will incorporate a few more into my life (I do a few of them already)!

And can I encourage a few more people to go see "Capitalism: A Love Story"!”

“As disgusted as I am by all of the "non-stories" that continue to receive coverage unabated 24/7, I also have to keep in mind that the media is a "corporate owned" entity and no longer objective or willing to tell the true stories! After all the Oligarchy is trying to own the world, why would they want to tell us?!?!”

“"Well first of all, I don't need maternity care..."

And hopefully your wife didn't either! Yes, ladies this is what you get with Rethugnikans!! I finally get it, they don't like women or minorities, they believe women should be barefoot (& not pregnant - lest they have to pay for that service), and don't believe in helping the "average Joe" - but do believe that the "average Joe" should pay for "Corporate Welfare"!

Wow, do they really believe that they represent the party of Lincoln?”

“While you are correct about a disgruntled public going into the mid-term elections. Don't believe that that will translate into Rethugnikans picking up significant majorities! There are those on both sides of the aisle are selling out "the American people" to keep the Corporate Oligarchy money flowing into their coffers! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Don't allow yourselves to be divided by "faux culture" issues! If "government" isn't working for "the people" than it is the fault of "the people that are currently in office" - time to hold them all accountable and responsible for this destruction to our nation by their policies!”

“For all that oppose "government spending", maybe you should have thought about that as the Republicans were selling you those never materialized to the average American" tax cuts"! Now is the time for a sensible energy policy, that puts Americans to work re-building the energy grid, putting Americans to work! Building solar panels to retro-fit homes - that puts people to work!”

“Excellent article, but you've missed a few parasites:

Those obstructionists on both sides that are continuing to push the "Corporate" agenda of "free-markets" and are blocking true reform.

The "Prison Industrial Complex" that the states are paying "for profit corporations" to do the jobs that used to be done by civil servants!

The real issue is that the American people have allowed themselves to become so dumbed down, that they are voting for the very people that are stealing money out of their pockets! Wake up America and start kicking those prostitutes out of office!”

“When as a nation did we learn to harden our hearts to our fellow Americans? When did we as a people learn to be so uncivil to each other, that shouting is all we understand? Yes, this may be a fearful time, but we as a people cannot, and must not allow the obstructionists in Congress, that have been paid for by the Corporate Oligarchy, continue to divide and distract us from the real issues that face this nation.

Universal health-care for all Americans, well paying jobs for all, education that is fully funded, a government of by and for we the people, a roll-back of Corporate WELFARE - that each and every one of us is paying for, rules and re-regulation of the profiteers/Robber Barons on Wall Street, and end to the Imperial wars started under GWB! This is change that I can believe in, how about you!!”

“Your article is spot on! As the saying goes, follow the money! These "prostitutes aka Congress" have sold their votes, for the perks (corporate jets & trips, jobs for family, etc) and sold out the American people! Just look at the corporate sponsored legislation that has come out: the bankruptcy laws, the foot-dragging on health-care, the environment, job out-sourcing, de-regulation, you name it, these prostitutes are getting paid (via their campaign PAC's)!

Make no doubt about it this is prostitution, except that in the end it is the average American that is being sold out to the CORPORATE WELFARE OLIGARCHY and their parrots in the media keep on stoking the anger of the people who don't think! It is time to stop this madness, PUBLIC FINANCING of Elections with no PAC money is the only way! These whores will not understand anything else! The "free-markets" are not free, this countries "Corporations" have outsourced everything that used to be produced in America to low-wage countries - all for profit! I'm not against profit, I am against profiteering, I am against forcing Americans to compete for jobs with people that are only making 50 cents, yes 50 cents a day! If the rest of US have to live by rules and regulations, than why is it that Corporate America does not - they have proven that they don't understand "self-regulation" - it is time that rules and regulations, and yes higher taxes on them be put back into place!!!”

“Dear Mr. Creamer,
You do have jokes. Like when you state:

"As children grow up, one of the measures of increasing maturity is their willingness to begin focusing on the long term -- "

Let us start with your last pronouncement - their willingness to focus on the long term - well they are, how else are they supposed to keep the money flowing from Corporate America to themselves if they don't support "free-market" profiteers, the theft of taxpayer money to Corporate America in the form of tax breaks! How are they supposed to pay for their junkets to Scotland/I­reland/the Caribbean on their own salaries? How are their relatives and friends supposed to support themselves - work- why when they can be on the Corporate America payroll? These jokers have sold their souls for perks and fringe benefits (that the American people who can't afford) that come from allowing yourself to be pimped by the Corporate Oligarchy!

As for growing up, they don't have too, cause their constituents don't think about anything other than what these prostitutes parrot, so they will continue to put them back into office!!!”

“Sadly as the Monopoly of the Corporate takeover of "NEWS for profit" has increased, we the people no longer receive news we receive info-tainment and partisan vitriolic hatred by loudmouthed hacks has become the rule rather than the exception! Of course Americans have become so dumbed down that they believe this mendacity, as evidenced by the ignorance spewed forth at the various Townhalls, tea bag parties, and gun toters, that refuse to recognize the reality - that their fierce defense of the Corporate takeover of our government excludes them too!”

“It is precisely because the American people have been bamboozled by not just the nuts on the right, but by the so-called "Democrats" (Republican lite Blue Dogs) that they should read these bills for themselves! Get together with friends and family to figure out what is really going on! Yes, I know that we all lead busy lives, yet in the last 30+ years "WE" as society have lost so much ground to the Corporate Oligarchy by those we have voted in, that have sold "US" out to their campaign donors interests that "WE" have got to have an understanding of these bills being voted on! WE have to understand that we cannot just vote for these people and really believe that they have our interests at heart - past performance is proof positive of that! WAKE UP, PAY ATTENTION, GET INVOLVED, MAKE YOUR OWN INFORMED DECISIONS!”