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Poll: Voters Reject Health Care Mandate Without Public Option, Medicare Buy-In
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 16:12:01 in Politics
“What do you think Jesus would say to those people? I doubt he would be happy with them. I love the way you ended your comment "what's left for Satan to do?" Thank you for this comment. WAS”
Poll: Voters Reject Health Care Mandate Without Public Option, Medicare Buy-In
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 16:07:46 in Politics
“Who do you think you are, Chris Matthews?”
Jay Rockefeller Tears Into Howard Dean: 'Nonsense ... Irresponsible' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 23:26:10 in Politics
“If your fans were senators, they could have passed a good health insurance bill! There are ways to do it if you want to.”
Jay Rockefeller Tears Into Howard Dean: 'Nonsense ... Irresponsible' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 23:22:41 in Politics
“Dr. Dean wasn't saying that we should quit, he was saying that the bill was too weak to accomplish anything and that it should be scrapped. Then we should immediately start again, perhaps this time we can find someone to hold our president's hand and get a little leadership from him instead of pretty speeches. Plan a way to get it done, there's always one if you want it, and then do it. Push that sucker through in a way that only needs 51 votes. Then you'll have a health insurance bill for the American people. Bipartisanship is way over rated.”
Dardango replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 00:19:06
“He was also saying the bill is what it is - a fraud, that keeps insurance cos. in position to continue gouge even more people.”
Romo2Austin replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 23:29:07
“So you want to spend another 7 months on healthcare reform? Yeah that is going to go over well with the voting public.
And for universal coverage you need to have the rebates. And that won't qualify for reconciliation. Unless you don't care about universal coverage, and wouldn't mind leaving 30 million Americans out in the cold, just so you can have a public option, which would only be available to a few million Americans in the first place.”
And for universal coverage you need to have the rebates. And that won't qualify for reconciliation. Unless you don't care about universal coverage, and wouldn't mind leaving 30 million Americans out in the cold, just so you can have a public option, which would only be available to a few million Americans in the first place.”
Jay Rockefeller Tears Into Howard Dean: 'Nonsense ... Irresponsible' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 23:14:36 in Politics
“No you won't go to jail for not buying health insurance but you'll have to pay a fine. So you'll have to ask yourself what's worse, being forced to buy a crappy product from a crook or paying a fine for not doing so. Because of our president's lack of leadership, the Democrats, as in you and me, are cooked geese. Put a fork in us; we're done.”
Jay Rockefeller Tears Into Howard Dean: 'Nonsense ... Irresponsible' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 23:04:42 in Politics
“A spine transplant?”
Obama: Senate 'On The Precipice' Of Passing Health Care Reform
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 23:47:27 in Politics
“I feel your pain! I'll be on my senator's phone as soon a they wake up tomorrow. I'll be notifying them that if they pass this bill they can forget about my ever working for their election again. Howard Dean has the right solution, Toss this bill, start over again, and work out a plan of action that gets this done. That means writing the bill to go though the Senate as a reconciliation. How difficult can it be to let any American buy into Medicare.”
Tom Harkin May Reintroduce Legislation To Kill Filibuster
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 19:55:31 in Politics
“There are two states that have publicly financed elections which is the best form of campaign reform. One of them is Arizona but I forget the other. Actually, all elections occur at the state level. I'm pushing for California to adopt the publicly financed campaigns model, hope you'll do the same in yours.”
Tom Harkin May Reintroduce Legislation To Kill Filibuster
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 19:50:38 in Politics
“That's about the only way he could get that done, assuming he could get the amendment attached to the bill!”
OscarthePug replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 20:04:31
“Right. All that would be needed is 50 other Senators including the majority leadership.
Slam dunk. As easy as throwing a quarter into a coke bottle from 20 feet.”
Slam dunk. As easy as throwing a quarter into a coke bottle from 20 feet.”
Senate Democrats Consider Nightmare Scenario On Health Care
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 22:27:37 in Politics
“Well, that was something of a jolt. If that's what Obama is doing, why is he dancing around it? Just who is playing who here?”
meko replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 22:38:59
“I think the President would sign anything that had Health Care Reform in the title.
Harry Reid supported Lieberman over the more progressive Democratic primary winner. Rahm put Lincoln and the rest of those Blue Dogs into office over more progressive candidates. This bill is the bill that those people want.
On the other hand, if there are meaningful progressive primary challenges, the Democrats are not going to be able to claim that the deficit is the reason they must cut Social Security and Medicare (as recommended by President Obama's reappointed Fed Chair Ben Bernanke). They might very well start listening to their base instead of Rahm's "where else are they gonna go?" philosophy.”
Harry Reid supported Lieberman over the more progressive Democratic primary winner. Rahm put Lincoln and the rest of those Blue Dogs into office over more progressive candidates. This bill is the bill that those people want.
On the other hand, if there are meaningful progressive primary challenges, the Democrats are not going to be able to claim that the deficit is the reason they must cut Social Security and Medicare (as recommended by President Obama's reappointed Fed Chair Ben Bernanke). They might very well start listening to their base instead of Rahm's "where else are they gonna go?" philosophy.”
lazercat2008 replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 22:33:18
“Congress the Health Care Industry and Insurance industries are playing you like a fiddle.”
Senate Democrats Consider Nightmare Scenario On Health Care
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 22:22:46 in Politics
“Point well taken. But do we have to keep voting for these people?”
Senate Democrats Consider Nightmare Scenario On Health Care
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 22:21:30 in Politics
“I agree with what you're saying. We needed someone like FDR and LBJ all wrapped up in one. Instead, we got a poor imitation of Lincoln!”
Senate Democrats Consider Nightmare Scenario On Health Care
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 22:18:07 in Politics
“I agree! Hillary should have been president and Obama Sec. of State!”
Senate Democrats Consider Nightmare Scenario On Health Care
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 14:05:21 in Politics
“The Democrats should have agreed on a bill and worked out a plan to get it through both houses of congress before Jan 20th. But I'm not talking about the health insurance bill, I'm talking about a bill establishing publicly financed campaigns and turns donations to our representatives a felony! Then, much more, health insurance, global warming, etc becomes possible.”
TheHandyman replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 15:04:18
“The Devil never legislates against himself!”
Bank-Friendly Dems Extract Big Win For Wall Street
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 14:40:43 in Business
“No! Let's just not re-elect the evil-doers. Let's refer to it as the surprise of November 2010.”
Bogstomper replied on Dec 12, 2009 at 15:52:01
“"Let's just not re-elect the evil-doers
Vote ALL the incumbents out. That's the kind of shock our political system needs, because it would remind our government, our corporations, and the rest of the world that the people rule in America.
We already tried your way, and it didn't work. Time for a real change.”
Vote ALL the incumbents out. That's the kind of shock our political system needs, because it would remind our government, our corporations, and the rest of the world that the people rule in America.
We already tried your way, and it didn't work. Time for a real change.”
Bank-Friendly Dems Extract Big Win For Wall Street
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 14:36:17 in Business
“I agree!”
Bank-Friendly Dems Extract Big Win For Wall Street
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 14:34:59 in Business
“Thank you, my sentiments exactly!”
Bank-Friendly Dems Extract Big Win For Wall Street
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 14:34:00 in Business
“I agree with you but I don't expect that to happen anytime soon. A few states have done that and it's probably more appropriate that be done at their level. Meanwhile develop a long memory and at the first chance throw the bums out. All of these "new" Democrats should be on their way out the door for selling out their constituents. We've got to stop just taking this crapola! They're supposed to be working for US!”
Elizabeth Warren Talks Death Of The Middle Class On Morning Joe (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 14:08:59 in Politics
“I like his bicycle!”
zenmonkman replied on Dec 12, 2009 at 14:27:35
“Yes, it's a very cute bicycle ... WASanford!!!”
Elizabeth Warren Talks Death Of The Middle Class On Morning Joe (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 14:06:06 in Politics
“Oh gee! You should have left Bill Gates out of it. All I could think of was "Do I want to buy another crappy operating system from Bill Gates?" Do you really think that these people earn their money? I don't! Someone might have to explain how a CEO who essentially keeps a leather chair warm is worth more than the mechanic who keeps your car running. They're thieves.”
MrBadExample replied on Dec 12, 2009 at 15:46:24
“ITA
Please do some research on all these 'self made men'. Family money and family legacy made these folks the bulk of their money. Bush and Kerry are both descendents of the Mayflower families--ten or twelve generations of sitting back and counting the checks after great-grandpa made his nut swiping things from Indians. Gates' family sent him to an exclusive private primary school that at that time was more expensive than Harvard. Trump's father owned huge chunks of commercial property in Queens. The Quayles. The Newhouses. The Gores.”
Please do some research on all these 'self made men'. Family money and family legacy made these folks the bulk of their money. Bush and Kerry are both descendents of the Mayflower families--ten or twelve generations of sitting back and counting the checks after great-grandpa made his nut swiping things from Indians. Gates' family sent him to an exclusive private primary school that at that time was more expensive than Harvard. Trump's father owned huge chunks of commercial property in Queens. The Quayles. The Newhouses. The Gores.”
Elizabeth Warren Talks Death Of The Middle Class On Morning Joe (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 13:51:30 in Politics
“We do have power over them. We can turn our backs and refuse to do business with them. When they buy a senator, vote him/her out of office. We can keep our children from joining the military. We can grow our own food or buy it locally. We can stop buying cars until they stop exploiting us in their dealerships. If we do enough of these things we can bring the whole monstrous, man eating capitalistic machine to its knees. So, pay down your debts, look for a small local bank or credit union to keep your accounts and be careful what you buy and where you buy.”
Hysterian68 replied on Dec 12, 2009 at 18:19:55
“Send a real message to the banks.
Take your money out. Stop paying loans and credit card debt, and buy gold and silver bullion, particularly the latter. From asia will come a serious effort to corner the world's silver supply.”
Take your money out. Stop paying loans and credit card debt, and buy gold and silver bullion, particularly the latter. From asia will come a serious effort to corner the world's silver supply.”
doneflyin replied on Dec 12, 2009 at 15:13:49
“Sanford, these are good suggestion
That means no debt, no use of credit cards, barter, work off the grid, shop second hand, plant the old victory garden. I do realize that for many, many people this will be almost impossible. Unfortunately, circumstances will force many to live this way.”
That means no debt, no use of credit cards, barter, work off the grid, shop second hand, plant the old victory garden. I do realize that for many, many people this will be almost impossible. Unfortunately, circumstances will force many to live this way.”
Elizabeth Warren Talks Death Of The Middle Class On Morning Joe (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 13:40:42 in Politics
“Giordano, did you enjoy the fire?”
Elizabeth Warren Talks Death Of The Middle Class On Morning Joe (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 13:39:33 in Politics
“When I volunteer to work a phone line, I see lots of seniors working with me.
When I was working, I was a union member. Getting those benefits took courage and sacrifice, which are other words for striking. There was a time between 1980 and now when unions became very unpopular and began to lose members. Just the other day, I listened to a grocery clerk complaining about her $40.00 a month union dues while she checked my groceries. Even so, I know she's better off paying them that she would be w/o her union.
You must remember that your parents were subjected to decades of anti-union, anti-democratic, and anti-socialism propaganda and that acceptance of that ideology has become habitual.”
When I was working, I was a union member. Getting those benefits took courage and sacrifice, which are other words for striking. There was a time between 1980 and now when unions became very unpopular and began to lose members. Just the other day, I listened to a grocery clerk complaining about her $40.00 a month union dues while she checked my groceries. Even so, I know she's better off paying them that she would be w/o her union.
You must remember that your parents were subjected to decades of anti-union, anti-democratic, and anti-socialism propaganda and that acceptance of that ideology has become habitual.”
Elizabeth Warren Talks Death Of The Middle Class On Morning Joe (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 13:17:19 in Politics
“Well wait a minute Loretta, I'm seventy five years old. I was one of the protesters of the Iraq war in San Francisco. I've written countless letters to the Contra Costa Times, The SF Chronicle, and The LA Times. I comment on several posts, but mostly this one, and I've done campaign work for Democratic politicians in this neck of the woods. I write letters and e-mails to my representative and senators and I call them on the phone. I've talked to both Feinstein and Boxer in person. I know what I stand for, a little Socialism will do us all some good, and I'm working for it!
Finger pointing has never accomplished anything! In fact, it's damaging; creating schisms where there should be none. Come on, won't you join me in this? It's our country and our government, if we don't work to save it, it'll be gone! And so will we.”
Finger pointing has never accomplished anything! In fact, it's damaging; creating schisms where there should be none. Come on, won't you join me in this? It's our country and our government, if we don't work to save it, it'll be gone! And so will we.”
Elizabeth Warren Talks Death Of The Middle Class On Morning Joe (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 12:40:57 in Politics
“The newer posts start at the top of the page and are shunted downward as newer posts arrive. It's not a plot to hide the truth, lets try not to become too paranoid here! What bothers me is what I call the "fold" where comments disappear out of sight. Because there are too many?”
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