arizonabay's Comments (37)

“Here is where the problem with how the government didn't spend the money on the infrastructure like say most of western Europe, South Korea and Japan. Their broadband speeds far exceed the US with less cost.

For Example I am currently in the UK and pay about $20 a month for high speed broadband. Also I have notice far more broadband companies here than in America.

That is why I laugh when the righties cry about Euro style socialism. I have seen in some areas far more competition with better consumer pricing.”

“I agree 100% if people don't act on this sites like this will go the way of the dodo. I could see this one sliping pass the goalie. Like those horrible "new" bankruptcy laws.”

“One thing I really like about the British Press, is they don't hold back. I wish we had "Question Time" in the US. "Question Time" also has questions by the studio audience. I haven't seen any softball questions on the show.”

“I disagree he wants a team like every other sports team owner. It is "toy", something to brag about with yourgolf buddies at the country club. However Rush, like a lot of rich, no matter what race, they think they can have whatever they want.

Rush is going to find out this hard lesson, you can say what ever you want, but if you come close to jeopardize richer peoples money. You will get kicked harder then PAT during the Superbowl.”

“Well, if it is between Obama or Mitt/Pawlenty. I am pretty sure I am going to be going for Obama.

I am sure a Republican president will be all about gay issues.

BTW, I know plenty about goal post moving, especially when the state of Tenn. kept telling my late father they were going to find the men that lynched my grandfather.”

“I believe their is feet dragging because Obama is looking for "the big win" in health care. I hate to give righties any credit but they know if health care doesn't pass it will make getting things that look on paper simple to do that much harder. You will end up with congress people who are up for 2010 that are afraid to vote for the end DADT. If there is no significant piece of legislation for them to hang their hat on during the midterms, they know they will be assaulted by the most nefarious anti-gay political ads by the righties. Not all Dems not counting blue dogs come from the most progressive districts. It would turn into Prop 8 on a national scale.

Then we end up with a bunch of self serving, self righteous Repubs and no change will happen.”

“Sorry they have always been this way.”

“I concur with your statement except with home phone service in the UK. Ihate having to pay BT for line rental and having my service with some one else getting both ends and having to pay for call center calls.”

“It already hard to get medical personal in sparse populated parts already. I have nursing school classmates who get paid crazy money right out of school to work in West Texas. A lot of the issues the NHS faces the US does already plus more. A lot of the monies that you speak of in taxes going into a single payer system would come from what we would have paid for in private insurance. Before I got married and moved to the UK I was paying 600 a month as a single non smoker. I dropped after a while due to it constantly going up and the fact I worked in a hospital and most of the doctors I worked with were good enough to see me for free.

Monies would also come from reducing military expenditures. We are cutting back on the big ticket items as it is. Also remember the US does not come close to the social programs that the UK spends into.”

“We have and they all have passed away?”

“The what is your plain?”

“I thanked him months ago, and he/his staff was very quick to respond. I love this guy he needs to bypass his mayor run and go for the Senate.”

“Well I am an American who has lived in the UK for about four years. Prior to moving here I was a nurse on the floor and off the floor for over 15 years. I have found the NHS far better than what we currently have in the US. The biggest thing I have found in direct patient care a medical culture issue. Just as there is a difference in cultures with the countries.
There is mismanagement every where they key in the NHS is having management teams that know what they are doing. I have seen the same kind of thing in US hospitals I have worked at. I will say this that the care that my son had received with his physical therapist who cam to the home and worked with him every week. I know for sure would have never happen at home, no insurance company would pay for that kind of care. I am now fearful that because of his condition that he would be uncoverible when we would return back home.
Sorry after 6 in most cities your doctor’s answering service would tell you if it is life treating go to the ER if not call the office in the AM and see if they can get you in or go to after hours clinic. Then you have to call your insurance to see if they will cover it.”

“They don't care.”

“Lieberman, has for some reason been added to that 60. Plus we lost Teddy. So we haven't got 60”

“Double that my brother.”

“However the right in the pass have gotten entire shows canceld with groups like Focus on the Family, Pat Robertson and so.

Also, no TV "journalist" called Bush a racist, plenty of comedians have but that is another thing.”

“Beck is telling people like your self fairytales that they want to hear. Your handle says it all living in a fantasy world.”

“The Gov. has made BT, private now and of you have another phone company you still have to kick down 20 pounds or around 36 bucks a month for renting your phone line plus what ever you owe to the phone provider. Hoever broadband is far cheaper and more options than they are in the US.”

“Stay Classy Neil!”

“Well Bush has kept not only the United States safe, but the world from attacks from the Borg.”

“Nice one McCain”

“I ask my gay brothers and lesbian sisters to take a step back and revaluate the situation. Yes blacks may have voted a large majority against gay marriage, but to reiterate a point someone else said a lot of blacks feel 1) that gay rights aren’t the same as civil rights for minor ties in particular blacks. (which is very wrong) 2) A lot of blacks are social conservatives. 3) the black community is one of the last minority groups that are accepting of gays and lesbians.

I ask that gays and lesbians be patient , and bide your time, remember it was not until 1967 that interracial marriage was legal with Loving v. Virginia. I know 1967 seems like a long time ago but it was not. Remember we as a race humans, that is are work in progress. All prejudices can not be swept aside with one fell swoop. I suggest that don’t take this as a defeat take it is a set back, because that is what it is the right thing is not always the easiest.

Remember we now have a president who in all likely hood appoint judges who believe in the constitution, not destroying it.

I also suggest going after these churches tax exempt status for interfering with political and personal issues.”

“I agree she has burned to many bridges”

“Jamie, thank you for putting to paper or in this case internet, what I have been thinking about every since the convention. I keep seeing that pass when I wake up on Nov. 5. I totally agree about all the back slapping high-fiving. To keep with the sports analogy. We have to act like we are down by 10 points. We need to take the ball and run it down the republican “throats”.

Also Jamie as a true Houston Oilers/Texans fan a greatly share in your hatred of the Cowboys, they can’t lose enough for me. Lets hope McCain/Palin continue to be like the Cowboys of recent years and find new ways to choke in the big game.”