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Rupert Everett's Advice To Gay Actors: Stay In The Closet
Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 19:48:12 in Entertainment
“I don't find him haughty.
Anyway, he was great in "The Importance of Being Earnest," and "An Ideal Husband."”
Anyway, he was great in "The Importance of Being Earnest," and "An Ideal Husband."”
HotheadPaisen replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 19:54:44
“Anybody see Cemetary Man? He was great!”
happycat replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 19:53:21
“I agree that he was good in those films.”
Rupert Everett's Advice To Gay Actors: Stay In The Closet
Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 19:44:06 in Entertainment
“Yes, Adam Sandler is a much better leading man.”
Boadicea replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 20:49:54
“LOL!
Touche.”
Touche.”
Blenvid replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 20:02:31
“Adam Sandler's great at playing Adam Sandler.”
Some Simple Questions After Obama's Afghanistan War Speech
Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 07:56:52 in Politics
“Here's the difference:
I was completely against going to war in Iraq.
I was ambivalent about going to war in Afghanistan.
They're not the same situation.”
I was completely against going to war in Iraq.
I was ambivalent about going to war in Afghanistan.
They're not the same situation.”
Huckabee Granted Clemency To Maurice Clemmons, Person Of Interest, In Ambush That Killed 4 Cops
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 17:05:22 in Politics
“Some of these crazies have fans, too.
They'll be gone soon, and back with new names.”
They'll be gone soon, and back with new names.”
Krugman: Financial Transactions Should Be Taxed
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 00:27:00 in Business
“"Where is the change we can believe in?"
What do you mean? Do you feel tricked or something? You shouldn't, if you paid attention.
He campaigned on more troops in Afghanistan. He promised to send more troops. Two years ago he said this, and repeated it steadily throughout the campaign. He said it in debates with John McCain. He said it in speeches across the country. Many, many times.
You might disagree with the policy, as I do (though I otherwise support him), but you can't act like he's reneging on promises and use his campaign slogan against him. This was no bait-and-switch----this was a promise kept.”
What do you mean? Do you feel tricked or something? You shouldn't, if you paid attention.
He campaigned on more troops in Afghanistan. He promised to send more troops. Two years ago he said this, and repeated it steadily throughout the campaign. He said it in debates with John McCain. He said it in speeches across the country. Many, many times.
You might disagree with the policy, as I do (though I otherwise support him), but you can't act like he's reneging on promises and use his campaign slogan against him. This was no bait-and-switch----this was a promise kept.”
Krugman: Financial Transactions Should Be Taxed
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 00:13:33 in Business
“The "no-bailout" idea is good, but not good enough.
I hate the money spent on bailing out these soulless leaches. I don't want it to happen again, either.
But my retirement was at AIG. If they had gone under, they'd have dragged lots of people like me (teachers and others) down with them. When they played with risky, unregulated instruments, they were gambling with my money.
I want them to be regulated going forward to protect investors rather than let them sink folks like me while the nation collectively shrugs.”
I hate the money spent on bailing out these soulless leaches. I don't want it to happen again, either.
But my retirement was at AIG. If they had gone under, they'd have dragged lots of people like me (teachers and others) down with them. When they played with risky, unregulated instruments, they were gambling with my money.
I want them to be regulated going forward to protect investors rather than let them sink folks like me while the nation collectively shrugs.”
Give Thanks To Kathleen Sebelius For Saving 47,000 Women From Death By Cost-Benefit Analysis
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 00:04:30 in Living
“I read it. It supports his point.
The article you mention indicates that the screening may save 2 lives out of 1900, rather than only 1. (That's with a rate of 7.47 deaths per 1900, rather than 9.5 per 1900, which is the difference between .39% dying with the screenings, and .50% dying without.)
You might argue that 2 extra survivals out of 1900 (let's call it about 1 in a thousand) may not be worth much. But I prefer Mr. Lakoff's framing.”
The article you mention indicates that the screening may save 2 lives out of 1900, rather than only 1. (That's with a rate of 7.47 deaths per 1900, rather than 9.5 per 1900, which is the difference between .39% dying with the screenings, and .50% dying without.)
You might argue that 2 extra survivals out of 1900 (let's call it about 1 in a thousand) may not be worth much. But I prefer Mr. Lakoff's framing.”
Give Thanks To Kathleen Sebelius For Saving 47,000 Women From Death By Cost-Benefit Analysis
Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 23:49:24 in Living
“Somebody may have said that, but it's not in this article. The word "invite" is not used.
It says this: "Their statistics say that the life of "only" one woman in 1900 will be saved if mammograms start at age 40 instead of age 50." Or, only 1 in 1900 will die if they change the recommendation to 50, regardless of how many are currently following the policy.”
It says this: "Their statistics say that the life of "only" one woman in 1900 will be saved if mammograms start at age 40 instead of age 50." Or, only 1 in 1900 will die if they change the recommendation to 50, regardless of how many are currently following the policy.”
Krugman: Financial Transactions Should Be Taxed
Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 23:32:42 in Business
“REPUBS cry wolf a lot.
They're bound to be right once in a while.”
They're bound to be right once in a while.”
Krugman: Financial Transactions Should Be Taxed
Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 23:31:44 in Business
“How many people earning $35K a year have $60,000 in stocks and mutual funds?
Oh, wait...does Tom live with his parents?”
Oh, wait...does Tom live with his parents?”
Give Thanks To Kathleen Sebelius For Saving 47,000 Women From Death By Cost-Benefit Analysis
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 19:09:20 in Living
“Are you saying that mammograms cause unnecessary surgery? That it would be better not to do them?”
TXfemmom replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 09:49:02
“The task force and this person refer to unnecessary surgery. Now, many biopsies are done with a needle, so it is more of a procedure than a surgery. These people looked at actuarial tables and decided it was cheaper to let women die than to do the testing and biopsies. Sounds like Ford and their exploding gas tanks on PInto's thing. I mean that in the most unflattering way.”
blue53 replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 21:28:19
“Almost any benign finding is biopsied, and most women-because they know that they are there--even if benign--want them out. Are they taking granulomas out of lungs--when they show up on your chest x-ray? No is the answer.
The internet is burning up with everyone’s opinions--yet no one bothers to look up the task force, the recommendations, or the data. I know-everybody knows somebody…. You got to do the work. Talk to your doctor, if you want or need one every year—you can have one ---but know the risks--you could have unnecessary surgery.
From the reaction, you would think they said not to have a mammogram in your 40's at all.--They did not. Here is the first recommendation:
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening mammography, with or without clinical breast examination, every 1-2 years for women aged 40 and older.
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/3rduspstf/Breastcancer/
The review. Read the conclusions.
http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001877.html
Races, and runs have made women feel better, but nothing to get these basic questions answered--the technology to advance--or at least provide the education that is apparently needed.
Sorry if this answer seems as if I am annoyed--but when I see this used as a political issue-it makes me sick. I did mammography for twenty-five years, and my mother had breast cancer at age-37, I know what this disease does.”
The internet is burning up with everyone’s opinions--yet no one bothers to look up the task force, the recommendations, or the data. I know-everybody knows somebody…. You got to do the work. Talk to your doctor, if you want or need one every year—you can have one ---but know the risks--you could have unnecessary surgery.
From the reaction, you would think they said not to have a mammogram in your 40's at all.--They did not. Here is the first recommendation:
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening mammography, with or without clinical breast examination, every 1-2 years for women aged 40 and older.
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/3rduspstf/Breastcancer/
The review. Read the conclusions.
http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001877.html
Races, and runs have made women feel better, but nothing to get these basic questions answered--the technology to advance--or at least provide the education that is apparently needed.
Sorry if this answer seems as if I am annoyed--but when I see this used as a political issue-it makes me sick. I did mammography for twenty-five years, and my mother had breast cancer at age-37, I know what this disease does.”
Give Thanks To Kathleen Sebelius For Saving 47,000 Women From Death By Cost-Benefit Analysis
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 19:07:50 in Living
“He was using their numbers. They said changing the policy affects 1 in 1900 women. It doesn't say that number only applies if every single woman has a yearly mammogram.”
lcr999 replied on Nov 28, 2009 at 13:07:31
“No, it says you have to "invite" 1900 women into ANNUAL screening to affect 1.”
Google Books Settlement: Key Players Comment
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 21:29:11 in Books
“Well argued.
+1”
+1”
Larry Whitfield Found Guilty: Man Blamed For Scaring Grandmother To Death After Running From Bank Robbery
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:52:03 in Home
“If he had called 911 you would have a point.
He chose to not call. That was his decision. She might have lived.”
He chose to not call. That was his decision. She might have lived.”
Larry Whitfield Found Guilty: Man Blamed For Scaring Grandmother To Death After Running From Bank Robbery
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 09:56:59 in Home
“There's some truth in what you say, but this case is hardly the one to prove your point. It's hard to be sympathetic toward the person who let an old woman die in front of him.”
Larry Whitfield Found Guilty: Man Blamed For Scaring Grandmother To Death After Running From Bank Robbery
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 09:51:20 in Home
“Why are you so concerned with this one felon? He'd let you die on the floor.”
GravitonX replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 11:05:27
“That's not the point.”
sherbug replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 11:00:56
“Because he got a bad deal here. Obviously had some lazy P.D. who didn't even put up a defense.”
Larry Whitfield Found Guilty: Man Blamed For Scaring Grandmother To Death After Running From Bank Robbery
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 09:49:17 in Home
“Hard to ask for "fair" when you're robbing banks, breaking into homes, and letting old women die on the floor in front of you.
Hard to know what "fair" even means at that point.”
Hard to know what "fair" even means at that point.”
Larry Whitfield Found Guilty: Man Blamed For Scaring Grandmother To Death After Running From Bank Robbery
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 19:51:53 in Home
“That's exactly why he's going to prison for so long.
He was a criminal first, and a human last. Criminals go to jail.
(BTW, you make it sound like robbing a bank is a reasonable choice for someone to make. Did you mean to?)”
He was a criminal first, and a human last. Criminals go to jail.
(BTW, you make it sound like robbing a bank is a reasonable choice for someone to make. Did you mean to?)”
Slow And Steady As We "Race To The Top"
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 01:10:43 in Politics
“Excellent discussion. Thanks for weighing in.
Charters in Arizona have not proven to be effective at all. After 15 years, they still lag behind public schools on measures of achievement, on the average. If they were gonna work, we'd have seen it by now.
Some people think charters are inherently more innovative than public schools. Not true. It's magical thinking to hope it would be so.
Innovation at public schools is limited by state and federal law, not by teacher imagination. NCLB and high stakes testing don't leave much room for creative, engaging education.”
Charters in Arizona have not proven to be effective at all. After 15 years, they still lag behind public schools on measures of achievement, on the average. If they were gonna work, we'd have seen it by now.
Some people think charters are inherently more innovative than public schools. Not true. It's magical thinking to hope it would be so.
Innovation at public schools is limited by state and federal law, not by teacher imagination. NCLB and high stakes testing don't leave much room for creative, engaging education.”
Daniel Webb Dead: Obese SC Man Died After 8 Months In Home Recliner, Didn't Have Health Insurance
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 22:44:43 in Home
“You're right. Makes no sense.
That's why we need single payer.”
That's why we need single payer.”
Integrative Mental Health: A New Model For Depression Relief
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 22:26:37 in Living
“I don't know about supplements, but I find fish oil works nearly as well as SSRI's, without the horrible side effects.
But everybody responds differently. I dislike pharmaceuticals in general, but would never criticize someone for taking them if it helps.”
But everybody responds differently. I dislike pharmaceuticals in general, but would never criticize someone for taking them if it helps.”
Senate Dems Close In On Reform: Details Of Health Care Bill Revealed
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 22:20:52 in Politics
“Only if your gns perform a-brt-ns.”
Senate Dems Close In On Reform: Details Of Health Care Bill Revealed
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 22:19:42 in Politics
“I agree. Stop paying for war. No more Halliburton profit. No Blackwater. No KBR.
Let's cut 90% of the Pentagon's budget. Pay the soldiers, but stop funding the military-industrial complex.
I bet we'd have the money then to let everybody see the doctor when they're sick.”
Let's cut 90% of the Pentagon's budget. Pay the soldiers, but stop funding the military-industrial complex.
I bet we'd have the money then to let everybody see the doctor when they're sick.”
Senate Dems Close In On Reform: Details Of Health Care Bill Revealed
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 22:14:42 in Politics
“I love that line... : )”
Senate Dems Close In On Reform: Details Of Health Care Bill Revealed
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 22:14:03 in Politics
“I don't get internal combustion engines.
It's devil work.”
It's devil work.”
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