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Big Labor, Big Concerns: Obama's Approach Causing Tension
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 15:10:21 in Politics
“I think it is getting close to third party time. President Obama is very close to loosing labor's support and labor will NEVER vote for Republicans because of what Reagan did to the Air Traffic Controllers.”
unwashedmasses replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 16:21:35
“They are all peas in the same pod. This cr ap has been going on since 1980.
It doesn't matter what party is in 'power' - what a joke!”
It doesn't matter what party is in 'power' - what a joke!”
AJBF replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 15:41:02
“Third party? Count me in.”
SimplyAmazed replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 15:24:12
“Union leadership, who do not care one bit about what the members want, will not vote Republican, but the members very well might.”
Securitization Is Back! Investor-Owned Mortgages Have High Re-Default Rates, Says Report
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 15:08:16 in Business
“What signs are those? A lower number in the increase of unemployed last month? Keep in mind that just to stay even with people entering the jobs market you have to create 100,000 NEW jobs every month. If you think unemployment is getting better then take a look at this animated map of the United States showing unemployment increases by county over the past couple of years.
>>> http://coh
Are things getting better Marginally. Will they continue to get better? Probably not because they is always an increase in unemployment right after the holidays as temps are let go.
Will the Republicans and conservatives join with President Obama to put together another stimulus plan? Don't hold your breath because it is in the political interests of Republicans to do everything they can to insure President Obama's failure and the economy is the elephant in the roon right now.”
>>> http://coh
Are things getting better Marginally. Will they continue to get better? Probably not because they is always an increase in unemployment right after the holidays as temps are let go.
Will the Republicans and conservatives join with President Obama to put together another stimulus plan? Don't hold your breath because it is in the political interests of Republicans to do everything they can to insure President Obama's failure and the economy is the elephant in the roon right now.”
Securitization Is Back! Investor-Owned Mortgages Have High Re-Default Rates, Says Report
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 15:01:27 in Business
“I don't care how you slice and dice a mortgage in an attempt to keep the homeowner in the house. If you're not working you can't make the frackin' payments.
It's JOBS, Stupid!”
It's JOBS, Stupid!”
Bing Name BATTLE: Design Firm Sues Microsoft Over Bing Trademark
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 13:06:48 in Technology
“Microsoft will litigate these poor guys into the ground. The best they can hope for is a cash settlement and then go find another name.”
Joseph Stiglitz: 'Significant' Chance The Economy Will Contract In 2010
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 12:58:41 in Business
“The only hope for some kind of 2nd stimulus is if President Obama can make use of the repaid TARP funds in a way that boosts the economy. Republicans sure aren't going to be part of any 2nd stimulus plan because it is in their best interests to keep the country in economic pain until they regain control of Congress.”
masher replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 13:35:58
“You can throw all the money in the world at the US and it won't matter. We don't make things anymore!! If a nation produces no wealth and isn't committed to change then throwing money at jobs is a waste of time.
Obama has blown every chance to change things. He has carefully managed to change nothing. It is intentional.”
Obama has blown every chance to change things. He has carefully managed to change nothing. It is intentional.”
HMDMSR replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 13:19:43
“I agree that "Republicans sure aren't going to be part of any 2nd stimulus plan..."
Republicans, if they regain power, will attempt a Hooverian economic agenda, which will end in disaster, precipitating a political crisis.
What will Americans choose to do at that point, having been disillusioned via the Obama fiasco, and brutally abused by the Republicans?
A second stimulus would provide an escape hatch for the established powers, and would allow them another attempt to rescue their system from the majority of Americans.”
Republicans, if they regain power, will attempt a Hooverian economic agenda, which will end in disaster, precipitating a political crisis.
What will Americans choose to do at that point, having been disillusioned via the Obama fiasco, and brutally abused by the Republicans?
A second stimulus would provide an escape hatch for the established powers, and would allow them another attempt to rescue their system from the majority of Americans.”
Joseph Stiglitz: 'Significant' Chance The Economy Will Contract In 2010
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 12:55:58 in Business
“Quit kidding yourself. He is likely right.
Once we see the holidays sales numbers we'll know a bit more about how the consumer feels. Unfortunately, Republicans in Congress will continue to do everything they can to make sure that there is no economic recovery until after the mid-term elections. It is their best bet on regaining control of the House and Senate. They are using the American people to further their grab for power in Washington.”
Once we see the holidays sales numbers we'll know a bit more about how the consumer feels. Unfortunately, Republicans in Congress will continue to do everything they can to make sure that there is no economic recovery until after the mid-term elections. It is their best bet on regaining control of the House and Senate. They are using the American people to further their grab for power in Washington.”
castlerider replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 13:34:36
“It's like this poor country has this horrible, largely incurable disease that festers and wants it to suffer more into a submissive state until it can dominate its host... Republicans.
Republicans arer parasites waiting to take control of our country and keep it in the hands of the rich elite and corporations all with that fake Sarah Palin and Tom Delay smile... They preach otherwise, but their actions betray them every time, big example the last 8 years with Bush and how he gave it all to the wealthiest 1%.”
Republicans arer parasites waiting to take control of our country and keep it in the hands of the rich elite and corporations all with that fake Sarah Palin and Tom Delay smile... They preach otherwise, but their actions betray them every time, big example the last 8 years with Bush and how he gave it all to the wealthiest 1%.”
At Top Subprime Mortgage Lender, Policies Were An Invitation To Fraud
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 12:39:20 in Business
“Nicely done piece of investigative reporting.”
Eurostar CANCELED: Train Services Stopped Indefinitely
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 21:12:28 in World
“Honey, you need to take a look at how often the Eurostar trains run and how many passengers they carry. The advent of the Chunnel has increased the amount of passenger traffic between London and Paris to the point where air-travel wouldn't be able to handle it. Buses to the ferry would be out of the question.”
lisakaz2 replied on Dec 20, 2009 at 22:53:53
“The bus rides ON the ferry fyi. There were alternatives if someone couldn't wait. The Brits and French lived without the Chunnel for centuries ya know.”
Eurostar CANCELED: Train Services Stopped Indefinitely
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 21:09:56 in World
“You're right. I was returning from Washington to NYC during the 1977/78 snowstorm on the East Coast and took the Metroliner because I knew the airports would be closed. We got into Baltimore and had to set there for about 2 hours until they could couple up an old Pennsy GG-1 to the Metroliner. The overhead power was fine but the Metroliner was just too light to handle the heavy amount of snow accumulating on the tracks. We crept into NYC about 6 hours late. Fortunately, I could take the subway to within about 3 blocks of home because taxis were nowhere.”
Eurostar CANCELED: Train Services Stopped Indefinitely
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 21:03:10 in World
“Switzerland is so pretty in the Winter. I loved it when I was there just outside of Luzern.”
Lee Andrew replied on Dec 20, 2009 at 21:25:37
“I am in a little town named Baar, in the middle of Zurich and Lucern (30 mintues to either city)
Yes, it is beautiful fresh and clean. A winter wonderland.
LeeAndrew”
Yes, it is beautiful fresh and clean. A winter wonderland.
LeeAndrew”
Eurostar CANCELED: Train Services Stopped Indefinitely
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 21:01:14 in World
“Why? It's just a tunnel. The rest is all in your head.”
InstantDogma replied on Dec 20, 2009 at 23:24:37
“Yep, just a tunnel, a really long tunnel, under The Atlantic Ocean.”
Feingold: Obama Responsible For Loss Of Public Option
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 20:09:27 in Politics
“Sen. Feingold is right. The White House made this giveaway deal last Spring and then totally failed to provide any leadership towards getting a Health Care Bill that matched his rhetoric from the campaign. Based on what I've seen, my checkbook is going to stay in my pocket for 2010.”
Cop Brings Gun To Snowball Fight
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 14:08:16 in Politics
“I don't know if he is a racist but he sure is dangerous to the public when he thinks he is justified pulling his weapon when getting snowballs thrown at him.
In the immortal words of the Red Queen, "Off With His Head!"”
In the immortal words of the Red Queen, "Off With His Head!"”
Cop Brings Gun To Snowball Fight
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 14:05:58 in Politics
“Let's see how quickly the "Wall of Blue" closes around this one and it just disappears into an "administrative issue". The cop should be treated as any ordinary citizen and arrested/prosecuted for brandishing a gun. Surely, nobody would believe he was in fear of his life from a few snowballs thrown at a HUMMER! A few days in the slammer might do him some good.”
Vernon Gudger replied on Dec 20, 2009 at 18:35:25
“What gives you or anybody the fu#$ing right to attack someone? He was in his vehicle minding his business and was attacked. I do not care if they were snowballs. It is against the law in the District of Columbia to throw any object at a moving vehicle. Yes, I am a police officer and if you were attacked I would fell the same for you as I do for the officer.”
Godweiser replied on Dec 20, 2009 at 14:44:06
“Dude, half the Metro PD and Baltimore City PD are emotional wrecks, seething anger and unheeding rage like this guy. This is like minor in the catalogue of dastardly deeds to the names of officers in those departments. Yeah, lots of abuse of power stuff, and no, no one seems to care.
Glad I live in the County.”
Glad I live in the County.”
Franken: Dems Unified Behind 'Historic' Health Reform Legislation
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 22:46:31 in Politics
“Yup! The Dems have to be unified or else the DNC along with Rom Emmanuel will do everything they can to trash their chances of being re-elected in 2010. Obviously, they were made an offer they couldn't refuse, "Your YES vote or your (political) brains will be on this Bill."”
Eliot Spitzer, Frank Partnoy, William Black: Treasury Should Make AIG Emails Public For 'Open Source' Investigation
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 22:43:19 in Business
“Why? Are you expecting anything other than lumps of coal?”
Eliot Spitzer, Frank Partnoy, William Black: Treasury Should Make AIG Emails Public For 'Open Source' Investigation
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 22:42:12 in Business
“Nobody will ever see those internal emails except members of Obama's "Financial Team". If they ever came to the light of day then the PEOPLE would really understand how Wall Street and the Banks, along with the acquiescence of the politicians, have been treating us like a con-artist treats his mark.”
cavegal replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 22:47:34
“I realized what you are saying during the beginning of the dotcom meltdown back in 2001. These idiots were throwing ridiculous amounts of money to any dotcom startup around, even the ones whose business models and financial statements proved that they were bleeding money at phenomenal rates.
I'd love to see the AIG emails. Time to see some serious prosecutions and not the Martha Stewart variety!”
I'd love to see the AIG emails. Time to see some serious prosecutions and not the Martha Stewart variety!”
FDIC Shuts Down Seven More Banks
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 18:19:45 in Business
“I look forward to reading these stories every Friday just to make sure that the bank I use isn't among the latest ones closed.”
Apophis Asteroid To Scrape Past Earth, Closer Than Any Known Object (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 18:16:19 in Technology
“Another "Star in the East"?”
baba2nde replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 18:57:35
“Sirius. Which on Dec 24th, aligns with the 3 brightest stars in the constellation Orion, dubbed the 3 Kings. http://www
Blizzard-like storm slams East, region snowed in
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 18:11:59 in Green
“Since this storm should tie up Washington D.C. for a few days maybe "We the People" will be safe from the insanity of the Congress until after Christmas.”
Taibbi, Kuttner Debate Health Care Bill On "Bill Moyers Journal" (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 04:00:10 in Politics
“Well, you have to consider what would likely happen if it fails to pass. The Republican spin machine would spend the next 15 years hammering the Democrats for its failure to get Health Care Reform passed. Essentially, it's a Catch 22 situation.
The only hope the Democrats have is that something will come out of the House/Senate Conference Committee that has enough in it to provide some meaningful reform. If that happens then the only thing that can happen is the Republicans can try to block it in the Senate of the final vote. It's unlikely they will want to expose themselves to the potential of having been totally responsible for killing Health Care Reform.”
The only hope the Democrats have is that something will come out of the House/Senate Conference Committee that has enough in it to provide some meaningful reform. If that happens then the only thing that can happen is the Republicans can try to block it in the Senate of the final vote. It's unlikely they will want to expose themselves to the potential of having been totally responsible for killing Health Care Reform.”
Taibbi, Kuttner Debate Health Care Bill On "Bill Moyers Journal" (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 03:53:47 in Politics
“Bill Moyers doesn't engage in confrontational "journalism". He asks insightful questions and then allows his guests time to answer. You've been watching too much Fox Noise is you think that the way they interview people provides anything more than a platform for the Fox Noisemaker to make noise from..”
LED Traffic Lights Save Energy, But Disappear In Snow
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 00:18:23 in Technology
“No good deed goes unpunished.
As to the problem with snow and ice building up to cover the lamp, clearly these lights were designed in anticipation of global warming when we will not have snow or freezing temperatures anymore.”
As to the problem with snow and ice building up to cover the lamp, clearly these lights were designed in anticipation of global warming when we will not have snow or freezing temperatures anymore.”
Weather Warfare? Darpa Wants To Create, Control Lightning Bolts
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 00:11:52 in Technology
“You mean the commercial where the Marines were looking for "A Few Good Men?"”
Weather Warfare? Darpa Wants To Create, Control Lightning Bolts
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 00:09:35 in Technology
“Shades of Nikola Tesla. They will probably do a lot of work just to find out that Tesla patented it and then had the patents stole by Edison.”
horhay replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 01:59:26
“Yes that is a Tesla experiment. Tesla was funded by J.P. Morgan & so was Edison. But Tesla wanted to give us free power and was eventually deeply in debt. I believe that's how Edison and Morgan got their hands on the patents.
Tesla was a Croatian Serb and when he died his remains were sent back to what was then Yugoslavia. He died owing many creditors. Some of his property, like steamer trunks containing many of his writings and scientific exposes were sent back to Yugoslavia, and when the U.S.S.R. took over eastern Europe they acquired much of Tesla's work as well.”
Tesla was a Croatian Serb and when he died his remains were sent back to what was then Yugoslavia. He died owing many creditors. Some of his property, like steamer trunks containing many of his writings and scientific exposes were sent back to Yugoslavia, and when the U.S.S.R. took over eastern Europe they acquired much of Tesla's work as well.”
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