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Obama: Flight 253 Plot Is Result Of 'Systemic Failure'
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 13:40:00 in World
“They are examples of - "Gov. doesn't work" and so yes, they are cousins. If they can't get something so basic as managing a watch list database then how are they going to manage medical treatment/
Obama: Flight 253 Plot Is Result Of 'Systemic Failure'
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 13:34:44 in World
“So you're saying they are doing a great job with security?
Yes, news reports said he turned in his son, you have a point?
I rest my case...”
Yes, news reports said he turned in his son, you have a point?
I rest my case...”
Obama: Flight 253 Plot Is Result Of 'Systemic Failure'
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 01:48:31 in World
“Let me dumb-it-down for you.
This Gov. was unable to administer a system that would prevent a terrorist (on an official watch-list, after his Father rated on him to a US embassy) who bought a one-way ticket in cash from boarding a plane to the US... then after the event, was unable to declare that our system is or is not working.
And you think they are competent enough to control our HC system? Why?”
This Gov. was unable to administer a system that would prevent a terrorist (on an official watch-list, after his Father rated on him to a US embassy) who bought a one-way ticket in cash from boarding a plane to the US... then after the event, was unable to declare that our system is or is not working.
And you think they are competent enough to control our HC system? Why?”
Viper replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 02:47:50
“and many more die every year by a factor of ten than the terrorist have killed ion ten years due to treatment denial under Private healthcare insurance by now employees in india paid a bonus to deny care... so your point?
Our problem seems to be that repugs cant govern and our private healthcare is is less than 50% as good as government run insurance in the rest of the world.
Regards”
Our problem seems to be that repugs cant govern and our private healthcare is is less than 50% as good as government run insurance in the rest of the world.
Regards”
chiara12 replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 02:15:59
“Yes because any rational human being would automatically be able to look at the health care system and the intelligence gathering/national security systems around the world and absolutely draw parallels. Cuz, they are pretty much the same, aren't they. Good lord.”
3dtrix replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 01:58:12
“Because health care fits the template of a bureaucratic function - records, billing, etc. - while asymmetrical warfare employing mental defectives doesn't fit with any known template. Bureaucracies have functioned successfully for hundreds of years at a time - the civil service system in India is over 400 years old and still going strong. Rome's lasted for over a thousand years. Take a deep breath and relax - and your avatar looks like he could use a laxative..
postman66 replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 01:57:45
“It was already past _dumbed down. For you once a yr Branson Mo travelers, a watch list ain't chit. My 90 yr old mother is on a watch list. Second, you have no clue what his father actually said to the embassy, you only have news reports, Mr Investigator.”
Obama: Flight 253 Plot Is Result Of 'Systemic Failure'
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 01:41:18 in World
“What's really funny to me is that you-all want this body... these people to run healthcare
Wake-up people... don't empower them, de-power them all!”
Wake-up people... don't empower them, de-power them all!”
Pupadup4oBama replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 05:53:44
“Yes we need to get rid of the reptards who all voted no on health insurance reform n”
postman66 replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 01:43:27
“W T F are you babbling about?”
Jasper Schuringa Tackles Suspected Terrorist On Northwest Flight 253 (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 02:42:45 in World
“Wa?
Why does the left in America continue to cheer-lead their 'leaders' who do nothing but lie 24/7? Obama, Pelosi, etc... just look at the recent - "We'll post the HC bill on the internet 72 hours before a vote" as an example... come on!!”
Why does the left in America continue to cheer-lead their 'leaders' who do nothing but lie 24/7? Obama, Pelosi, etc... just look at the recent - "We'll post the HC bill on the internet 72 hours before a vote" as an example... come on!!”
To Call Blair Bush's Poodle Is An Insult to Poodles
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 03:07:31 in World
“"America bad... evil people good."
Ok Har... time for you to move... honestly!
Ok, here's a challenge for you; "Name one good thing American has done in the last 10 years? 2 or more if you can.”
Ok Har... time for you to move... honestly!
Ok, here's a challenge for you; "Name one good thing American has done in the last 10 years? 2 or more if you can.”
Harry Shearer replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 10:24:45
“We're not bad, or good. We, like all humans, are a mixture of both. More confusingly, all people do a mixture of good and bad things. Ain't adulthood a bitch?”
To Call Blair Bush's Poodle Is An Insult to Poodles
Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 03:05:47 in World
“Haha... good one! It's about 85K to 100K and NO ONE is able to accuratly differentiate combatant from civilian. You tone feels a bit like carpet-bombing in WW2 which did not happen at all.
Point - these people love us for the freedom we're providing and God willing they will pay this forward...”
Point - these people love us for the freedom we're providing and God willing they will pay this forward...”
Harry Shearer replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 10:23:48
“A little low compared to the figures from Iraq Body Count, but close. As to "They love us", cite one factual source for this fatuous assertion, pls.”
RepugsOut08 replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 07:00:55
“"America bad... evil people good."
Evil people are, by definition, evil. They have no nationality or racial profile. They can be as close as your closest family member. The trick is, to not let them bring moral and just people down to their level.
Good and decent people tricked into sending money to evil people who claim the money will go to Jesus.
Good and decent people tricked into believing the falsely AAA rated junk stock they were sold, would be a safe investment for their 401k retirement plan.
Good and decent people who kissed their children goodbye, as they watched them go off to fight in an Iraq that their leaders assured them would end with flowers thrown at their children's feet, instead of bullets and bombs.
Evil is, as evil does. When you pretend it's not really evil, and when you make excuses for the scam, you aid and abet evil.”
Evil people are, by definition, evil. They have no nationality or racial profile. They can be as close as your closest family member. The trick is, to not let them bring moral and just people down to their level.
Good and decent people tricked into sending money to evil people who claim the money will go to Jesus.
Good and decent people tricked into believing the falsely AAA rated junk stock they were sold, would be a safe investment for their 401k retirement plan.
Good and decent people who kissed their children goodbye, as they watched them go off to fight in an Iraq that their leaders assured them would end with flowers thrown at their children's feet, instead of bullets and bombs.
Evil is, as evil does. When you pretend it's not really evil, and when you make excuses for the scam, you aid and abet evil.”
To Call Blair Bush's Poodle Is An Insult to Poodles
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 16:27:28 in World
“Who's killed a few hundred thousand civilians? Sadam for sure...”
Articulator replied on Dec 20, 2009 at 22:33:46
“"Who's killed a few hundred thousand civilians? Sadam for sure..."
When he used biological weapons on his own citizens, that was during Reagan's presidency and Saddam used planes from the US dept of agriculture to do it. Reagan tried to provide cover for him by claiming it was Iran that did it. So we were ok with it then, but some 20 years later it becomes the cause for a war with Iraq because we are now the righteous ones acting only because we are so moral. Iraq had nothing to do with 911.”
When he used biological weapons on his own citizens, that was during Reagan's presidency and Saddam used planes from the US dept of agriculture to do it. Reagan tried to provide cover for him by claiming it was Iran that did it. So we were ok with it then, but some 20 years later it becomes the cause for a war with Iraq because we are now the righteous ones acting only because we are so moral. Iraq had nothing to do with 911.”
Berettasskeeter replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 23:36:28
“Do you, Harry? Who has been killed, by the numbers, by US forces? Who has been killed, by the numbers, by Iraqi and terrorist forces? Please be specific, and don't bring in "estimates".
Semper fi”
Semper fi”
Harry Shearer replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 17:36:36
“Have you read the statistics on civilian deaths during our invasion? Do you read any factual material whatsoever?”
WATCH: Wielding Gavel, Franken Shuts Lieberman Up
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 14:29:40 in Politics
“Why would you be happy with this? A bureaucrat making decisions about your meds, treatments, etc.? At least with a private company you know their motivation
The problem is that people think the Gov. is moral... and it's not, it's political. They simply have an awful record with entitlemen
Let's fix the current system and make more competitive for private companies, that has proven over time to be the best for consumers.”
The problem is that people think the Gov. is moral... and it's not, it's political. They simply have an awful record with entitlemen
Let's fix the current system and make more competitive for private companies, that has proven over time to be the best for consumers.”
WATCH: Wielding Gavel, Franken Shuts Lieberman Up
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 14:13:07 in Politics
“See above... the have a history of doing this sort of thing REAL bad... You're hoping, not thinking..
WATCH: Wielding Gavel, Franken Shuts Lieberman Up
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 14:12:03 in Politics
“Because they do entitlement stuff so well, right? Give me one example where they do something even close to Health-care well? Medicare = fraud, waste and bankrupt in a few years, Social Security, the same... on it goes...
BTW, there are WAY more insurance companies supporting Obama's plan than not.”
BTW, there are WAY more insurance companies supporting Obama's plan than not.”
WATCH: Wielding Gavel, Franken Shuts Lieberman Up
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 14:10:14 in Politics
“Haha... always funny to hear the socialist thing... Ya know the Soviet Union had 'free' health-care too... didn't work-out so well.
So, how much should they make? Who should decide how much they make?
Yes, private business always (one of the few times one can actually use this word) light-years ahead of Gov. Perfect? no, but the best...”
So, how much should they make? Who should decide how much they make?
Yes, private business always (one of the few times one can actually use this word) light-years ahead of Gov. Perfect? no, but the best...”
Auschwitz Sign Stolen: 'Arbeit Macht Frei' Sign Taken From Main Entrance
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 13:39:58 in World
“You're comparing our current 'discomfort' and economy to this?
Shame on you sir!”
Shame on you sir!”
Glacial replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 16:10:44
“Actually, 'Arbeit Macht Frei' was the slogan of the Reicharbeitsdienst (Reich Labor Bureau), which was the Nazi equivalent of FDR's TVA and the like, and was used everywhere RAD operated, years before the Holocaust began.
'Arbeit Macht Frei' went over the gates of the death camps because they were nominally labor camps.”
'Arbeit Macht Frei' went over the gates of the death camps because they were nominally labor camps.”
wadenelson1 replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 16:08:48
“Giving people false hope? Where's the difference? What should I be ashamed of?
Please elaborate.”
Please elaborate.”
kilgore trout replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 15:43:30
“"Wake-up" - You took the words from my finger-tips.”
MajorKong replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 14:25:05
“Didn't you get the memo from Laura Ingrahm? Health care reform is just like the Holocaust.”
SamKnause replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 14:07:29
“I think they were referring to the slogan "Work Will Set You Free". Their post was 100% correct about the American Dream. I don't think they were in any way belittling the Holocaust.”
Caru replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:51:03
“The principle is similar, not all camps were death camps.”
Poll: Voters Reject Health Care Mandate Without Public Option, Medicare Buy-In
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 13:38:05 in Politics
Tazru replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:42:26
“Rasmussen again??!!
ROFL!!!!
....maybe it would be more credible if it was Ras Mussen instead...
ROFL!!!!
....maybe it would be more credible if it was Ras Mussen instead...
D-V-H replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:39:05
“Did Rasmussen have a poll where 120% of people disapprove of the public option?”
WATCH: Wielding Gavel, Franken Shuts Lieberman Up
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 13:31:51 in Politics
“...and you want these people running your health-care?”
elkabong replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:37:00
“No. I don't want them running my health-care. But, since no one has proposed them running my health-care or anyone else's, it's really a moot point, isn't it? The most anyone has proposed is running my health insurance. That, I would be extremely happy about.
Wake-up, indeed.”
Wake-up, indeed.”
chicagurl replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:36:20
“I'd rather have the government running my health care than some jerk of a health insurance executive who makes my health care decisions based on how much money s/he wants for a bonus that year.”
cfswift1 replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:34:45
“As opposed to the insurance companies.
chicagurl replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 13:33:13
“As opposed to those fat executives in the health insurance ivory tower who make your health care decisions based on how much of a bonus they want that year??”
To Call Blair Bush's Poodle Is An Insult to Poodles
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 12:52:43 in World
“Wow... slavery? You're completely off topic now.
Man... what happened to you?
Let's bottom-line this:
You (left) believe we cause our own problems, we're not smart enough, greedy, evil, power-hungry, etc. Therefore this is all a crime vs. punishment situation and nothing more. You think a civil trial for the 911 animals will magically enlighten rouge nations to behave more 'moral' and so on
I (right) know we could lose an entire city in the blink of an eye if we don't face the fact that war like everything else evolves and changes and this is a war on terror.
So if I'm wrong... so what, no real harm given Iraq and Afg were cesspools of horror, terror and now we're giving them a chance... and have new friends in the region.
If you're wrong, we lose a million or 2 Americans and maybe lose America the only real bright light in the world for freedom, morality, charity, etc.
Merry Christmas.”
Man... what happened to you?
Let's bottom-line this:
You (left) believe we cause our own problems, we're not smart enough, greedy, evil, power-hungry, etc. Therefore this is all a crime vs. punishment situation and nothing more. You think a civil trial for the 911 animals will magically enlighten rouge nations to behave more 'moral' and so on
I (right) know we could lose an entire city in the blink of an eye if we don't face the fact that war like everything else evolves and changes and this is a war on terror.
So if I'm wrong... so what, no real harm given Iraq and Afg were cesspools of horror, terror and now we're giving them a chance... and have new friends in the region.
If you're wrong, we lose a million or 2 Americans and maybe lose America the only real bright light in the world for freedom, morality, charity, etc.
Merry Christmas.”
Articulator replied on Dec 20, 2009 at 22:44:06
“"America the only real bright light in the world for freedom, morality, charity, etc."
I see nothing more than self righteous hatred and bigotry from the right wingers - at least in these blogs, I'm sure they are not all like that but in addition, listening to their leaders like Rush, O'reilly, Faux crew and it's hard to believe they are not. Yes, we must be the moral ones that get to choose who gets bombed and killed. Others should accept their fate as the unclean. When we support dictators that we like it's because we are so moral and no one else in the world is. We are the only ones that fought on the side of good in WW I and II. Ya, sure.”
I see nothing more than self righteous hatred and bigotry from the right wingers - at least in these blogs, I'm sure they are not all like that but in addition, listening to their leaders like Rush, O'reilly, Faux crew and it's hard to believe they are not. Yes, we must be the moral ones that get to choose who gets bombed and killed. Others should accept their fate as the unclean. When we support dictators that we like it's because we are so moral and no one else in the world is. We are the only ones that fought on the side of good in WW I and II. Ya, sure.”
Harry Shearer replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 17:35:44
“Yeah, "new friends". Try borrowing a fiver from either of them in the near future and let me know how that turns out. We have made enemies by the millions with this policy, and that's what you fail to understand. We have recruited thousands of new jihadists--I know, they hate us anyway, why do we care?”
To Call Blair Bush's Poodle Is An Insult to Poodles
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 14:39:36 in World
“The WMD Intel was wrong OR Sadam (who had a lot of time here) 'lost' the WMD... we can't find OBL after 8 or so years looking for him and so I say it's conceivable he sent the WMD to Syria or what have you... so what, it doesn't nullify the real reasons I posted. There are always people publicly speaking out... again the Arm Chair QB thing has got to stop, it's sort of pathetic when there are boots-on-t
Turkey/Israel didn't invade a country that was not threatening them (i.e. Kuwait) and didn't use WMD against it's own people, etc... you giving me moral relativism?”
Turkey/Israel didn't invade a country that was not threatening them (i.e. Kuwait) and didn't use WMD against it's own people, etc... you giving me moral relativism?”
Berettasskeeter replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 12:20:48
“Harry, can you lay out for us, in general terms, how many "jihadis" our policies of the 11th century produced? No? Lets make it simpler. How about the 7th century? Still unsure? Our policies produce NO jihadis, no more than are normally produced. Islam is a religion of hate, misogyny, and tribalism. It produces its own jihadis, and requires no assistance from us. It will continue to produce those jihadis until you and I are either dead or converted, and Islam united under one sect. It is NOT a religion of peace, but of violent conquest. Want a religion of peace? Try Christianity. Oh, I know, you'll point back to excesses of the Church hundreds, even thousands of years ago, but that was then, and Islam is now!
Semper fi”
Semper fi”
Berettasskeeter replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 12:00:39
“No Harry, I do not use the UN resolutions as a causus belli. You brought up the resolutions, vis a vis Turkey and Israel. I merely responded. I loathe the UN, as it has become only a playground for despots. You are welcome to my share!
Semper fi”
Semper fi”
Berettasskeeter replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 23:32:04
“I'm trying to have nothing both ways, Harry, any more than are you. Iraq defied over 11 UN resolutions, which you seem more concerned with than I. As you ARE more concerned, I'm surprised you aren't aware of it. Or... are you aware, but deliberately ignoring them for political gain!?
Semper fi”
Semper fi”
Berettasskeeter replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 10:42:57
“Harry, Harry, Harry, you seem to put some faith in the UN. I do not. The UN has accomplished nothing of substance since Russia's walkout allowed us to stop the North Koreans. Since, it has been coopted by dictatorial countries who want to demean the US and its allies, particularly Israel, through a long series of petty, meaningless, resolutions. The UN is nothing more than a useful steam valve! Trust it if you wish.
It is completely irrelevent!
Semper fi”
It is completely irrelevent!
Semper fi”
Berettasskeeter replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 09:53:53
“Harry, I was at the US Embassy in Nicosia when the Turks invaded! I saw Turkish paratroops coming down. The Turks invaded because the island is divided between Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots. The Greek section at the time was led by a firebrand who called often for attacks on the Turkish north, and Greece was led by a militant military group that were considering it. Turkey, rightly or wrongly, saw Cyprus as a linchpin in their historical disputes with Greece. You got that one wrong.
Semper fi”
Semper fi”
Articulator replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 22:48:18
“There was no credible WMD intel. Further, the Bush admin obviously did nothing to vet any intel in fear that it would be exposed.”
Harry Shearer replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 15:38:40
“When Willkie and Jones and Thielmann spoke out, it was not armchair quarterbacking, it was an attempt to keep the US and Uk from making a disastrous mistake. There aren't always people publicly speaking out--they were the only three, and the national news media in this country totally ignored them. Turkey didn't invade a country? Ask the folks in Cyrpus, the subject of all those ignored resolutions. Israel? Ask the people of Gaza. You try to make this stuff so simple and black and white, and unfortunately, the real world keeps getting in the way. "Moral relativism" was a cute phrase thrown about by Jeanne Kirkpatrick to proclaim the moral superiority of a nation--ours--that had practiced genocide and slavery.”
Nation's Largest Union: Change Health Care Bill Or Else
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 14:11:25 in Politics
“Reason #44 to restart this entire thing WITH all parties and market influences involved - The current efforts are about paying off Unions.”
BeatenValue replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 14:17:13
“The SEIU expects something for that $60 million that they raised for Obama.
Now everyone knows what it is....”
Now everyone knows what it is....”
ReichWingKaput replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 14:16:38
“Right.
That's why unions are pulling back their support.
Brilliant analysis thru a cracked lens.”
That's why unions are pulling back their support.
Brilliant analysis thru a cracked lens.”
Light 101 replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 14:16:02
“Hardly, as hardly any union member wants this legislation.”
Bzzzt replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 14:15:00
“Yeah, it's unions. The poor healthcare companies just can not get any access. Dullard.”
biglimes replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 14:14:43
“How.”
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 13:52:27 in Politics
“Love-ya... need a 'wing-man'!!
Merry Christmas!”
Merry Christmas!”
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 13:52:00 in Politics
“Gov. is not a private business..
When has this ever worked? Never. Except you could argue to grow Gov... in 2009 DC has added 180,000+ GOV. jobs, raised pay 6% (average) and laid off no one (look it up, don't take my word for it). Given our economy, does this make sense to you?
Private industry is always (one of the rare times one can use 'always') faster and more efficient/effective than Gov.”
When has this ever worked? Never. Except you could argue to grow Gov... in 2009 DC has added 180,000+ GOV. jobs, raised pay 6% (average) and laid off no one (look it up, don't take my word for it). Given our economy, does this make sense to you?
Private industry is always (one of the rare times one can use 'always') faster and more efficient/effective than Gov.”
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 13:48:56 in Politics
“"My Party..." Classic! I don't refer to myself as 'party' and that's a huge problem on both sides.
Gov. regulations gets us Fanny and Freddy (See Barny and Chris on this one)... the market/system works when you let it, how else can you explain the success of America? Gov.? No.
One regulation needed - see Ron Paul's (total loon 90% of the time BTW) bill to have over site at the Fed... Dems trying to kill that now so that only one Pres. appointed person controls the money supply... how stupid is this?
All economies go up and down, the more Gov. interferes, the greater the down, e.g. FDR in the 30's. We suffer now from instability caused by BO's constant assault on Banks, Wall Street, etc...”
Gov. regulations gets us Fanny and Freddy (See Barny and Chris on this one)... the market/system works when you let it, how else can you explain the success of America? Gov.? No.
One regulation needed - see Ron Paul's (total loon 90% of the time BTW) bill to have over site at the Fed... Dems trying to kill that now so that only one Pres. appointed person controls the money supply... how stupid is this?
All economies go up and down, the more Gov. interferes, the greater the down, e.g. FDR in the 30's. We suffer now from instability caused by BO's constant assault on Banks, Wall Street, etc...”
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 13:35:54 in Politics
“"Booo!"”
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 13:35:36 in Politics
“Good one! You first...”
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 13:35:12 in Politics
“If there were 'shovel-ready' jobs then they would be going now... perfect example of why Gov. should get out of the way... they lie constantly.
Business will not expand (and hire) as long as the administration keeps butting in... Gov. is creating the instability (future taxes, HC taxes, global warming taxes???).”
Business will not expand (and hire) as long as the administration keeps butting in... Gov. is creating the instability (future taxes, HC taxes, global warming taxes???).”
Jobs Bill Squeaks Through Despite Dem Defections
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 13:31:29 in Politics
“Everyone? Gov. is an expense, not an asset. So when Gov. grows, expenses grow. Gov. is always light-years behind private industry every time, other than War I suppose.
To count on Gov. to create meaningful jobs, and / or grow the US economy is foolish based on their history and current performance (e.g. Stimulus Bill).”
To count on Gov. to create meaningful jobs, and / or grow the US economy is foolish based on their history and current performance (e.g. Stimulus Bill).”
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