TellitLikeItIs's Comments (96)

“imaxfli: Spot on!”

“I've been thinking the same thing-----the news coverage has been sooooooo "fair and balanced" on this issue! It is definitely more entertaining to show the angry "mob" and the gun toters, than it is to show a peaceful and productive forum on a crucially important topic like health care reform! This is not the time for "entertainment". It's the time for progress.”

“Yeah, and maybe what he should really be asking himself is "how is that working out" for the other 80% of us?!!”

“We love Bill Maher's show!! Bill is so honest and funny~ The "New Rule" part of the show last Friday had me laughing so hard, the neighbors must have thought that I'm nuts! Keep it up, Bill!! We love 'ya!”

“Torture the domestic terrorist who murdered Dr. Tiller? Works for me.”

“We all need to!”

“Right on, blueken!!”

“Legalize marijuana NOW!”

“I e-mailed the President after seeing a replay of his absurd answer to the question. He dodged that one, but what he was really dodging was another "controversy" or "distraction" from his push to get this economy going again. That bothered me, but I doubt it will be the last word on the topic.

Millions of people smoke marijuana----from all age groups and walks of life. It is hypocritical to live in a society where alchohol and nicotene are legal, but smoking marijuana is criminalized. What purpose does it serve to waste millions fighting the so-called "war against drugs" on marijuana? What purpose does it serve to jail our fellow citizens for smoking pot?

I don't know what it says about the "online community" that so many asked the question about legalizing marijuana, but it doesn't seem like our judgement was in question when we were raising money , donating, and working to help elect President Obama. I wonder how many on-line contributions were by people who support the legalization of marijuana? We deserved better, but I understand why he felt the need to answer like that.

What bothers me is that in this society we don't seem to be able to make rational decisions, but have no problem making irrational judgements, and clinging to the inability to move past archaic beliefs and moral posturing.

The Federal government could do everyone a favor by focusing on drug education, prevention and treatment, rather than enforcement and penalties.”

“City of Evil: They're afraid to take the chance of losing the next election. That's how everything works, it seems.”

“D*mn straight, there's already plenty of populist backlash and our President doesn't want to get caught on the wrong side of it! Here's one of the causes of my personal populist backlash --- Because I took money out of my IRA, after losing a bunch last fall, I now owe good 'ole Uncle Sam appx. 1/3 of it--- which is probably a lot more than many millionaires pay in taxes each year! This populist is one hair away from open revolt! And BTW, Mr. President, try not to spend my retirement money (taxes I have to pay on my IRA withdrawal) on another middle-Eastern war, ok? Personally, I say get all the troops home and we'll see a big drop in our deficit within a short period of time. Sounds good to me!!”

“Dean should be HHS Sect.”

“Badmax: You've certainly got a point there!!

My problem regarding the latest drama is this. It would have been nice if before getting all puffed up and indignant publicly about seating Burris, they would have measured their comments until they saw how this was going to shake out. It would have give the impression of thoughtfulness.”

“Unfortunately, the Democrats made themselves look like a bunch of idiots by taking the position that they would not seat anyone appointed by Blago---- and now they have to eat crow. Also, Mr. Burris does look like he's smirking when he smiles. Hopefully, he's not, because most of us don't see anything funny in this Keystone Kops routine that's been going on over the Illinois Senate appointment. It leaves a bad taste in our mouths. With the big, fat mess this Country's in, we don't need a bunch of self-absorbed politicians playing endless games. I guess they still haven't gotten a clue that the People are fed up to their eyebrows with all the shennanigans!”

“Discomustachio: You make some excellent points!”

“graffen48: You've got THAT right!!!! The auto workers, their families, and everyone else who in some way benefits from the survival of the domestic auto industry, should take an example from the employees of the plant in Chicago that just closed down with a couple days notice because Bank of America wouldn't lend them money----after B.of A. sucked up tens of millions in govt. TARP funds. Those people, and their supporters, have got the right idea.

All working people in this Country will keep getting the short end of the stick if they don't unite and do whatever it takes to get our "representatives" (I use the term loosely) attention. If that doesn't work, a crowd of millions dragging Bush out of the White House might give them a hint of what's to come.

Where is the leadership? Is there anyone out there who is actually a leader of the people? If so, now would be the time to step forward.

And isn't it convenient how all this crapola is taking place a couple weeks before Christmas, when people are busier and more distracted than ever? I'll tell 'ya this--- Washington, D.C. STILL doesn't "get it"!”

“So---- who was defending CEO's pay? As far as I'M concerned, there's not a CEO anywhere in this Country who isn't overpaid, compared to the people who work for them!

I've owned at least 20 GM vehicles and have had problems with one. A 20/1 ratio isn't too shabby...... I guess I'm just LUCKY. Yeah, right! BTW, I am well aware that the Japanese auto companies didn't "just start making cars when they opened up here"--- however, since THEY have national health care in Japan, I guess THEY don't have legacy costs w/ HEALTH INSURANCE, now do they? Geesh!

No wisdom to share on the crooks, liars and robbers of Wall St. and the mortgage/financial industry?”

“Excellent work, Jane!!! Thank you for exposing the hypocricy!”

“I've been at a slow boil for the past several weeks as our "Representatives" play games with the domestic auto industry, playing Russian roulette with the jobs of millions----all the while forking billions over to Wall St., and the crooks in the mortgage industry who caused the housing market crash. No one from Wall St., or any of the failed financial institutions, have been made to grovel at Congress' feet. Nor has anyone been held accountable for the crimes they comitted and their unethical behavior. Nope---- the rich b*tches (gender nuetral) got THEIRS from the U.S. taxpayer, while industry has been systemactically destroyed in this Country.

The latest kick in the rear is the failure to secure the LOANS that the Big 3 needs to survive. Poor practices and decisions have been made by the industry. However, Sen. Shelby's criticism of the Big 3 fails to acknowledge that there is no way they can compete with Alabama's Honda and Toyota plants! Shelby fails to acknowledge that the transplanted companies have NO legacy costs. They've not been here long enough to have the liability of hundreds of thousands of retiree pensions or health care costs. Comparing consumer preferences, and quality and performance measures, the domestic autos are scoring as high with consumers as the imports. I absolutely LOVE driving my 2004 Chev. Impala on my 90 mile/day commute. This car kicks butt at 108,000 miles!

There's plenty of blame to go around.....!”

“First they'll deny----then they'll lie---then they'll say, "well, that was different......".

Just a prediction.”

“wendynyc: I'm sure Sarah dreads going back to Alaska, where she'll have to go back to buying her own wardrobe. That's going to be a real comedown, after having the GOP dress her to the nines for the past several weeks! On second thought, since she and the first dude are worth around $1.2 million, she should be able to afford her own duds. A question that came to mind today is: has anyone EVER heard Todd Palin utter a word? What are they afraid of---- that he'll come across even more disturbingly than his wife? Now, that's a truly scary thought!”

“Guess McSame's scheme is backfiring with women, in particular. However, it does appear to be working with some men who think a cutesie woman on teevee winking at them is the prelude to a fantasized conquest for them. It's enough to make Gomer Pyle look like Einstein, isn't it?”

“Beernuts: Thank-you! You expressed my sentiments exactly!!”

“clearthinker2008: Yes, and if the Dems hadn't let Obama know that enough is enough with these unanswered attacks, there wouldn't have been two ads out today! I personally don't enjoy p*ssing my money away, or p*ssing our Country away by following the same script the Dems followed when losing the 2004 election!”

“Nofuzzydreams: Obama had participated in appx. 22 primary debates. Obama does not HAVE to go along with the terms that McSame sets. He has a right to choose his venue. If you watched the Service Forums last night, you saw how extraordinarily well Obama did. So, your gripe makes no sense.

BTW, since when does demanding the same media and public scrutiny of Palin that Obama, Clinton, McSame, etc. have been going through for the past 19 months give license to charges that someone is "going after" Palin. Here's a little clue--- if someone was really "going after" Palin, she'd be mincemeat by now. She doesn't have a leg to stand on other than with the women who believe that voting for ANYONE capable of wearing a skirt is a good thing. And not to leave some men out, some of the male McPalin fans will be voting with their little heads---not the head that sits on their shoulders---judging by their hot and bothered reactions to her!”