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Why It's Wrong When Wrongdoers Are Allowed to Admit No Wrongdoing
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 15:31:41 in Business
“Wrong, wrong, wrong.
The management commit a crime.
The shareholders pay the fine.”
The management commit a crime.
The shareholders pay the fine.”
Should You Get Your Drug Information From An Actor?
Commented Aug 23, 2009 at 00:29:53 in Home
“The 4 hour erection is a feature, not a flaw.”
goodog replied on Aug 23, 2009 at 01:21:07
“Pic?”
Should You Get Your Drug Information From An Actor?
Commented Aug 23, 2009 at 00:28:14 in Home
“Yes, Tamiflu's not effective against H1N1 Swine Flu. Got its' jeans on backwards, or something.”
Promise replied on Aug 24, 2009 at 00:26:46
“"got its jeans on backwards"....that's great!”
Should You Get Your Drug Information From An Actor?
Commented Aug 23, 2009 at 00:27:07 in Home
“Subject? Don't you mean object?”
Should You Get Your Drug Information From An Actor?
Commented Aug 23, 2009 at 00:26:01 in Home
“Good numbers:
24.4% of their sales revenue on promotion, versus just 13.4% for research and development.
In 2000, every $1 pharmaceutical companies spent on DTC advertising yielded an additional $4.20 in sales.
24.4% x $4.20/$1.00 = 102.48% of revenues are then based on advertising. ???
I don't think so. A Large percentage of revenue is based on DTC advertising. It's not that large.”
24.4% of their sales revenue on promotion, versus just 13.4% for research and development.
In 2000, every $1 pharmaceutical companies spent on DTC advertising yielded an additional $4.20 in sales.
24.4% x $4.20/$1.00 = 102.48% of revenues are then based on advertising. ???
I don't think so. A Large percentage of revenue is based on DTC advertising. It's not that large.”
JustMyWords replied on Aug 23, 2009 at 16:05:12
“There's no way you can take these two sets of numbers and turn them into one formula. Or at least, you can't turn them into a meaningful formula. You don't know how many dollars are spent on promotion, or what portion of that promotion takes the form of DTC advertising.
But what your numbers DO show is that pharmaceutical companies spend almost twice as much of their revenue on promoting their existing products as they do creating new products.”
But what your numbers DO show is that pharmaceutical companies spend almost twice as much of their revenue on promoting their existing products as they do creating new products.”
peacebro replied on Aug 23, 2009 at 00:43:24
“Bad numbers:
Your formula is wrong and so your results are too. With what you have you can only surmise that they netted $3.20 for however many $'s 24% is. No amount of revenue can exceed 100%”
Your formula is wrong and so your results are too. With what you have you can only surmise that they netted $3.20 for however many $'s 24% is. No amount of revenue can exceed 100%”
Obama, Progressives and Health Care Reform
Commented Aug 22, 2009 at 18:48:08 in Politics
“The naiveté of this comment is staggering:
"They worry that the public option, which has somehow come to seem -- wrongly, in my view -- as the only meaningful measure of significant reform"
If there is no "Public Option" and the Insurance companies are forced to stop their denials, both of coverage and payments, they will find new ways to grow revenues and profits.
What will these be? The starting point appears to be Insurance Companies lobbying to increase what they don't pay from 25% to 35%. The insurance companies have then managed to cut 10% off their costs, the consumer is stuck with the "savings".
OK, so they get more money for "Individual mandates". What happens after that boost in earnings? Their cost are cut by 10% (see above), but after this boost, their only way to grow is to increase prices.
What then? Their earnings will fall, as prices rise and people don't pay. Then what? More increases more non-payers and a death spiral to the last?
Truly stupid, truly stupid thesis.”
"They worry that the public option, which has somehow come to seem -- wrongly, in my view -- as the only meaningful measure of significant reform"
If there is no "Public Option" and the Insurance companies are forced to stop their denials, both of coverage and payments, they will find new ways to grow revenues and profits.
What will these be? The starting point appears to be Insurance Companies lobbying to increase what they don't pay from 25% to 35%. The insurance companies have then managed to cut 10% off their costs, the consumer is stuck with the "savings".
OK, so they get more money for "Individual mandates". What happens after that boost in earnings? Their cost are cut by 10% (see above), but after this boost, their only way to grow is to increase prices.
What then? Their earnings will fall, as prices rise and people don't pay. Then what? More increases more non-payers and a death spiral to the last?
Truly stupid, truly stupid thesis.”
Michaela1976 replied on Aug 22, 2009 at 21:52:01
“Agree .. totally naive”
Banking on Failure: FDIC Shutting Down Insolvent Banks at a Record Pace
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 06:08:07 in Business
“It's an outrage to call the respectable business people, performing a vital economic activity, nay a public service even, "bookies".
Shame on you. Next you'd be calling the monies paid to re-elect our erstwhile congress people "bribes".”
Shame on you. Next you'd be calling the monies paid to re-elect our erstwhile congress people "bribes".”
larry278 replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 11:06:30
“You got that right, Synoia. Remember that organized crime is a truly unregulated public utility that provides essential services that gov't & enterprisers with scruples can't &/or won't provide for us. What is the UK's term for those who provide the essential public service of taking bets; is it, "turf agent"? There also a vile pejoritave(sp?) who provide employment oppourtunities for sex workers. The USA need more non-pejorative euphemisms at once.
BTW, WTF is a better euphemism for campaign contributions to re-elect persons who are elected officials? Politician is an ugly pejorative that is as ugly as pimp,or whore. or hooker, or street-walker, etc.”
BTW, WTF is a better euphemism for campaign contributions to re-elect persons who are elected officials? Politician is an ugly pejorative that is as ugly as pimp,or whore. or hooker, or street-walker, etc.”
English Healthcare in the US Reform Debate: Setting the Record Straight
Commented Aug 15, 2009 at 01:31:02 in Politics
“Jmacrea is correct. You are not.
I'm English. I speak English (You don't speak english, you speak american). We recognizze the Welsh & Scots & Irish ae just that, not English. We are all British.”
I'm English. I speak English (You don't speak english, you speak american). We recognizze the Welsh & Scots & Irish ae just that, not English. We are all British.”
reasonshouldrule replied on Aug 16, 2009 at 01:20:52
“You don't really know what I speak. But "American" is not a language. There's American English, Canadian English, Australian English, British English (and many others). They are all English. Yes, you are all British, but that word comes from one stream of the original Celts. Originally, British and English peoples were enemies. But it's usage again. Just like people calling British government policies English programs. When people speak, language develops.”
reasonshouldrule replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 22:56:54
“Of course the Welsh, Scots, and Irish are celtic. You misunderstood my message. But you are wrong that I don't speak English. I do. You are provincial if you think you are the only ones in the world who speak this language. English is spoken in many parts of the world, and British English is no longer the acknowledged standard.”
Spiritual Sex: Begin the Practice
Commented Aug 10, 2009 at 21:02:05 in Living
“Spiritual sex.....
Oh, oh, oh jeeeeesus, that was good!
Does that qualify?”
Oh, oh, oh jeeeeesus, that was good!
Does that qualify?”
negirl replied on Aug 11, 2009 at 16:40:01
“LMAO”
shastaman replied on Aug 11, 2009 at 02:23:51
“Philastine!”
Are Democrats Determined to Become What They Most Despised About Bush?
Commented Aug 10, 2009 at 19:40:12 in Politics
“The "I don't want to pay for other people's health care, thank you, attitude".
Demonstrate a clear misunderstand about insurance and pooled risk.
If you buy insurance, you are paying for other people.”
Demonstrate a clear misunderstand about insurance and pooled risk.
If you buy insurance, you are paying for other people.”
Resuscitating Health Care Reform
Commented Aug 10, 2009 at 16:11:16 in Living
“If you want preventative medecine then the food and ag industries need reform. Subsidies only paid for food high in the food pyramid.
No subsidies for high fucktose corn syrup.”
No subsidies for high fucktose corn syrup.”
The Wrong Diagnosis
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 22:54:10 in Living
“The correct diagnosis includes:
- Food subsidies
- Advertising - drive to sell fast foods
- Suburban living, to much driving not enough walking
All part of the Corporate Control of Government.”
- Food subsidies
- Advertising - drive to sell fast foods
- Suburban living, to much driving not enough walking
All part of the Corporate Control of Government.”
"Good for the Jews?" or "Go Know!"
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 15:53:25 in Media
“Banking was one of the few trades not restricted from jewish particpation in the Middle of Europe.
Please do your research.”
Please do your research.”
ipresumelikely replied on Aug 09, 2009 at 20:32:55
“The issue is not they are in banking. The issue is what they have done with their influence.”
ipresumelikely replied on Aug 09, 2009 at 20:26:34
“The Jewish obsession with money goes way back to the Biblical times...money changers in the Temple...better know today as usury. There is something about the culture that stresses money making over everything else.”
What Obama Needs to Learn from Sarah Palin
Commented Aug 08, 2009 at 20:56:03 in Politics
“Yes, but misunderstood:
"something about the negativity motive that seems to result in action. People are willing to spend some time and some effort to oppose something. But rarely are they willing to put out the same effort to support something"
FEAR OF LOSS is a stronger motivator than OPORTUNITY TO GAIN.”
"something about the negativity motive that seems to result in action. People are willing to spend some time and some effort to oppose something. But rarely are they willing to put out the same effort to support something"
FEAR OF LOSS is a stronger motivator than OPORTUNITY TO GAIN.”
Manufactured Protesters Are Killing Democracy
Commented Aug 08, 2009 at 13:22:26 in Politics
“Astroturf protests are unimportant when compared with corporations and the rich buying our politicians.
Fix that problem, and astroturfing will disintigrate like plastic in sunlight.
Don't do what big pharma does, just treat the synptions, not the condition.”
Fix that problem, and astroturfing will disintigrate like plastic in sunlight.
Don't do what big pharma does, just treat the synptions, not the condition.”
Losing Weight, Gaining Confidence At Camp
Commented Aug 07, 2009 at 16:37:55 in Living
“Yes the parents will become responsible right after the advertisment for bad foods are forbidden.
How can any parent combat the constant drive of the bad food marketing mesages?
McDonalds, CocaCola, etc.”
How can any parent combat the constant drive of the bad food marketing mesages?
McDonalds, CocaCola, etc.”
seehowtheyrun replied on Aug 07, 2009 at 17:48:28
“Great point. I wish more people would see this.”
Republicans and Health Care Reform: Who's Divided?
Commented Aug 07, 2009 at 15:45:54 in Politics
“" The Democrats are deeply engaged in this important issue, struggling to find a way to pay for the health care our country needs"
Bullshit. Single payer was removed as an option. Leaving nothing.
Making anything from waht is left is a futile and unproductive struggle.
The enemy of perfect is not good. The enemy of perfect is nothing.”
Bullshit. Single payer was removed as an option. Leaving nothing.
Making anything from waht is left is a futile and unproductive struggle.
The enemy of perfect is not good. The enemy of perfect is nothing.”
JustBNice replied on Aug 08, 2009 at 12:18:42
“We need a march on Washington for Single Payer.
It makes so much sense. Would save everyone money, help the economy, no more business and personal bankruptcy due to health insurance or medical costs. Everyone would pay into the system, including illegal immigrants if just a tiny consumption tax was part of the plan. Buy a product, you just made a contribution. There could still be health insurance for the rich. There are many ways to make it simple and make it work.
I hope those who oppose a government run plan will refuse Medicare when they turn 65.”
It makes so much sense. Would save everyone money, help the economy, no more business and personal bankruptcy due to health insurance or medical costs. Everyone would pay into the system, including illegal immigrants if just a tiny consumption tax was part of the plan. Buy a product, you just made a contribution. There could still be health insurance for the rich. There are many ways to make it simple and make it work.
I hope those who oppose a government run plan will refuse Medicare when they turn 65.”
agoodlife4me replied on Aug 07, 2009 at 18:05:13
“Food for thought
For any insurer, either private or government sponsored there is a balance between service to the patient and costs for the service.
Right now, if the bill is passed and there is a democrat controlled legislature the prevailing opinion is that service to the patient will be paramount and taxes will raised to pay so everyone can participate.
However if the tax revolts are real and not just 'astroturf', it' is most likely that the balance will shift another way. Funding will be reduced to relieve pressure on the taxpayer, leaving service to the patient to suffer.
Single payer is not the way to go, it is a prison, subject to the whims of the elected officials in government. A government that changes hands periodically.”
For any insurer, either private or government sponsored there is a balance between service to the patient and costs for the service.
Right now, if the bill is passed and there is a democrat controlled legislature the prevailing opinion is that service to the patient will be paramount and taxes will raised to pay so everyone can participate.
However if the tax revolts are real and not just 'astroturf', it' is most likely that the balance will shift another way. Funding will be reduced to relieve pressure on the taxpayer, leaving service to the patient to suffer.
Single payer is not the way to go, it is a prison, subject to the whims of the elected officials in government. A government that changes hands periodically.”
Hostage Diplomacy
Commented Aug 05, 2009 at 23:36:11 in World
“What results did N Korea gain? Anything more that a symbolic act?”
When "Yes We Can!" Meets "No We Won't!"
Commented Jul 31, 2009 at 16:23:46 in Politics
“"Sometimes it feels like our current corrupt system of status quo government is unbreakable."
Capilism is conservative, it resists change, becuse the capitalists want to get the highest return from the investments. Chnage threatens this return on investment.
The capitalists pay our elected representatives more to represent them that we pay our representatives to represent us. What do you expenct from such a payment system?
We get the results our representative are paid for.”
Capilism is conservative, it resists change, becuse the capitalists want to get the highest return from the investments. Chnage threatens this return on investment.
The capitalists pay our elected representatives more to represent them that we pay our representatives to represent us. What do you expenct from such a payment system?
We get the results our representative are paid for.”
anninroosevelt replied on Jul 31, 2009 at 19:04:48
“Oops, I erred in reference to the Fair Elections Now Act. The prime sponsor in the House is Rep. John Larson (D-CT) and the bill number is HR 1826. In the Senate the prime sponsor is Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) and the bill number is S 752. There was a hearing in the House Administration committee on July 30 for HR 1826. The organization whose primary focus is passage of the Fair Elections Now Act is Public Campaign, and the principles are Nick Nyhart and David Donnelly. Go to their site and get involved. You better believe that every big gun in Washington, on the right and on the left, is going to be trained at this legislation. Remember the difficulties of getting "campaign finance reform?" That will be nothing compared to taking all money out of election campaigns. Just remember: YES, WE CAN!”
Who Lost the Earth?
Commented Jul 30, 2009 at 18:01:07 in Green
“I regret I believe you are correct.”
More Pigs at the Trough: What Enron and WorldCom Can Teach Us About Goldman and AIG
Commented Jul 28, 2009 at 20:40:46 in Business
“Does our body politic have the strength to save itself?
No.
It's hopelessly corrupt. Why should anyone receiving more in campaign contributions that their salary even care about their voters? If fired by their constituents they can just move to a lobbying company and make even more money.”
No.
It's hopelessly corrupt. Why should anyone receiving more in campaign contributions that their salary even care about their voters? If fired by their constituents they can just move to a lobbying company and make even more money.”
Wall Street on Speed
Commented Jul 27, 2009 at 11:22:08 in Business
“Bad money drive out good. Isn't this a economic maxim?
Is this what is happening? Does this make the US like Spain in the 15th & 16th centuries? (ready to collapse).”
Is this what is happening? Does this make the US like Spain in the 15th & 16th centuries? (ready to collapse).”
In a Sense, Abroad Part Quatre: You Bet They Canada!
Commented Jul 25, 2009 at 15:59:31 in Politics
“Government, corporations, banks don't love us...
You are correct, they see us as Money, not citizens or customers.
I'm continually amazed at the f... the customer attitude of our large instutions...conside your cell pone company for example...”
You are correct, they see us as Money, not citizens or customers.
I'm continually amazed at the f... the customer attitude of our large instutions...conside your cell pone company for example...”
Crazy Wingnut Healthcare Attacks Exposed
Commented Jul 22, 2009 at 19:18:03 in Politics
“Amtrak - uses the same subsidies as the roads.
FEMA - OK until GWB, a Republican Administration
Social Security - Eliminate the Cap on contributions, Opposed by the Republicans.
Medicare - Inflation, driven by both by deficit spending by successive Republican Administrations and complete lack of regulation of unhealthy (fast) food by Republican Administrations.
$500 toilet and $300 screwdriver - The MIC at work. Mostly Republican.
Fannie Mae - Lack of oversight and supervision of loan underwriting standards by Republican administrations.
Tax Code - Tweaked to favor corporations.
VA system - Brought to its knees by the MIC, Republican Wars, and Ra Republican administration.
See any common theme here?”
FEMA - OK until GWB, a Republican Administration
Social Security - Eliminate the Cap on contributions, Opposed by the Republicans.
Medicare - Inflation, driven by both by deficit spending by successive Republican Administrations and complete lack of regulation of unhealthy (fast) food by Republican Administrations.
$500 toilet and $300 screwdriver - The MIC at work. Mostly Republican.
Fannie Mae - Lack of oversight and supervision of loan underwriting standards by Republican administrations.
Tax Code - Tweaked to favor corporations.
VA system - Brought to its knees by the MIC, Republican Wars, and Ra Republican administration.
See any common theme here?”
lyta replied on Jul 22, 2009 at 21:40:47
“Thank you synoia. Well said.”
BTN replied on Jul 22, 2009 at 20:08:42
“Ok, so now Amtrak, Social Security, Medicare, VA, Fannie Mae, the Tax Code and the thousands and thousands of things wrong with our Federal Government will now be fixed by the Obama administration and they'll run efficiently and smoothly and we'll now have budget surpluses?
And our new federalized healthcare system will be effective, efficient, run without bureaucracy and cost less than we thought?
Wow!
What color is the sky in your world?”
And our new federalized healthcare system will be effective, efficient, run without bureaucracy and cost less than we thought?
Wow!
What color is the sky in your world?”
California's Budget Crisis Turns Out to Be Great for Oil Companies. Weird.
Commented Jul 21, 2009 at 16:16:52 in Politics
“Bullshit.
Second law of thermodynamics.”
Second law of thermodynamics.”
Overtone replied on Jul 21, 2009 at 17:46:10
““No one can see into the future. What I try to do is outline possible "futures" - although totally unexpected inventions or events can render predictions absurd after only a few years. The classic example is the statement, made in the late 1940s, by the then chairman of IBM that the world market for computers was five.
2009 The first quantum generators (tapping space energy) are developed. Available in portable and household units, from a few kilowatts upwards, they can produce electricity indefinitely. Central power stations close down: the age of pylons ends.”
Sir Arthur C. Clarke”
2009 The first quantum generators (tapping space energy) are developed. Available in portable and household units, from a few kilowatts upwards, they can produce electricity indefinitely. Central power stations close down: the age of pylons ends.”
Sir Arthur C. Clarke”
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