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Questions Surrounding Dobbs' Gunfire Incident Cast Doubt on CNN's Credibility
Commented Oct 31, 2009 at 07:21:42 in Media
“CNN profits from the commercials on Dobbs' show. If people boycotted the products advertised on Dobbs' show, CNN would cancel it immediately.”
Why Obama Should Not Have Received the Peace Prize -- Yet
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 17:14:07 in Politics
“It is obvious that the far-left Nobel peace committee attempted to tie Obama's hands regarding his future decisions. Russian President Medvedev was the only statesman in the world who applauded this award. That proves it.
Obama played it cool. He thanked them politely, and announced that the money will go to charity. Well done!”
Obama played it cool. He thanked them politely, and announced that the money will go to charity. Well done!”
Truthtalker1963 replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 18:59:59
“Well, we also have Chavez who loves the guy, Castro who's using his inexperience and buffonery as a propagand piece, Iran's nuts doing the same, and of course, Ghadafi, who wasn't Obama to be President forever. All we lack is N. Korea's support and we have a full house!”
Trublulu replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 17:41:09
“So now the Norwegians on the Nobel Peace Committee are "lefties"? And, no, the Russian President was not the only statesman who applauded our president's award. There were very nice words from the German Chancellor. Maybe she just appreciated the fact that President Obama did try to give her a back massage as did Mr. Bush.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 07, 2009 at 21:30:47 in Politics
“The Germans held an election last month and elected the liberal FDP party headed by a gay man. But the socialist Mayor of Berlin is gay, too. All the Germans are presently worried about is whether their newly elected Foreign Minister knows enough English, not that he is also gay. I think former Canadian prime minister Trudeau had it right when he proclaimed that the government has absolutely no business in the bedrooms of the nation. The brilliant Democratic chairman of the House Finance Committee is gay. Does that make him less brilliant? Grow up, people !!!”
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 11:37:53 in Politics
“Letterman makes millions by ridiculing other people's problems. Now he himself becomes the target of his fellow comedians. I can't wait for Leno giving us a list of "Letterman's ten reasons for having sex with his staff".”
diak0n0s replied on Oct 03, 2009 at 12:30:43
“Well said.
You've gotten to the heart of the matter.
Think what would have happened if this was Sarah Palin. HuffPO would dedicate a full page to ridicule her.
And, Letterman only "came (partially) clean" when he was exposed.”
You've gotten to the heart of the matter.
Think what would have happened if this was Sarah Palin. HuffPO would dedicate a full page to ridicule her.
And, Letterman only "came (partially) clean" when he was exposed.”
Playfulness - Can Getting Experimental Lead To Orgasm?
Commented Sep 20, 2009 at 17:38:14 in Living
“As every fundamentalist Christian knows, sex is dangerous, because it can lead to dancing.”
"We're Number 37!"
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 14:15:36 in Comedy
“Canada's public health care system is great. Canadians enjoy a longer life span than US citizens.
Beat that !”
Beat that !”
xlntcat replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 17:10:00
“Any number of industrialized nation enjoy a longer life span the US citizens but Japan has the longest life expectancy.”
A Sign of the Times
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 10:11:15 in Politics
“Begala is right. What happened to the glorious past of the party of Abraham Lincoln? How could patriotic Republicans allow a bunch of racist kooks to take over the reign of their party? The message of screeching demagogues is not what the old GOP used to stand for. Putting up an unstable old man as candidate may have been a strategic error that everyone regrets, but it goes much deeper. After all, the pathetic roster of white male hasbeens that were presented to the primary voters did not give them much of a choice. Yet it isn't that the Republicans have no good candidates available. The point is merely that the party insiders did not put them up.”
texterdexter replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 11:41:53
“I'm really mystified by what "good old days" Republicans remember. The name "James Watt" ring a bell with anyone? Fundamentalist insanity has been cooking in the GOP for a long, long time.”
Downix replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 10:42:06
“It began in the 50's, with the Dixiecrats. Democrats shut-out their right-wing nutzos. Those shut-out formed their own party. Now, the Republican leadership sought out and won over many of them, thanks in part to Reagan led efforts, thinking that more votes is always good. They never realized that by unifying both parties right-wing radicals would unbalance and undermine their own party structure.”
Forsetti replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 10:34:11
“Republicans hitched their wagon to the kooks instead of independents and now they are being led around to the places the kooks love to visit; hate, racism, conspriracies, anger, etc.”
bigsexyshaq replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 10:19:19
“Have you noticed, that when Obama would talk about Lincoln on the campaign trail, the far right would NOT complain? I think they surrendered their identification with Lincoln long ago, since that progressive f.a.cist commie did something the country really could have done at the beginning but didn't.”
Is the Age of Terror Over?
Commented Sep 11, 2009 at 18:15:05 in World
“Of course there were acts of terrorism before, even against the US in various places around the world. In fact, the World Trade Center itself had been attacked before by people residing right in New York City. Vigilance is obviously the best prevention. Still, the restrictions put on the Canadian border are excessive. No terrorists ever came from Canada. The 9/11 terrorists had boarded those four planes in US airports.
It was Bill Clinton who had drastically reduced the budget of the CIA before 9/11, preventing them from finding out about terrorists' plans.”
It was Bill Clinton who had drastically reduced the budget of the CIA before 9/11, preventing them from finding out about terrorists' plans.”
triplets replied on Sep 12, 2009 at 10:53:58
“I believe that they were in the US on student visas. They took English as a second language in Bangor Maine. My neighbor and friend was their instructor. They played frisbee and soccer in the
field next to my place. I am sure the authorities are now more careful as to whom gets into this
country. Some of these guys came to Boston via Maine that morning of the attacks.”
field next to my place. I am sure the authorities are now more careful as to whom gets into this
country. Some of these guys came to Boston via Maine that morning of the attacks.”
Rudabekia replied on Sep 11, 2009 at 20:09:38
“Yuk! The voice of the Republicans is on the house....R U U U U U U N for your lives!”
Kaviraj replied on Sep 11, 2009 at 19:07:07
“That is a lie. Bush had the info and decided not to act on it.”
Mister Wu replied on Sep 11, 2009 at 19:05:38
“Like "Bin Laden plans to attack America with planes"?”
My Brain and the Ontario Health Care System
Commented Aug 26, 2009 at 10:59:52 in Politics
“As a Canadian I am outraged about the lies that are being spread over US television. Of course everyone can choose their own doctor.
Canadians enjoy a longer life expectancy than US citizens. So our healthcare must be ok.”
Canadians enjoy a longer life expectancy than US citizens. So our healthcare must be ok.”
Candidate Clinton Was Not a Victim of Sexism But Secretary Clinton Is
Commented Aug 14, 2009 at 10:38:29 in Politics
“Candidate Hillary ran her campaign on sexism. "Go, girl, go!" shouted her feminist friends. She ran as the wronged wife of a popular President, and she (or rather her handlers) believed that she could succeed by exactly repeating the 16-year old winning strategy of her husband. THAT was her real mistake. As Axelrod revealed a few weeks ago, Obama's winning strategy was NOT to run against Hillary but against George W. Bush. "Always think what Bush would do, and then do the opposite." That is why he won.
Hillary is not a "victim" of anything. But when she travels into different societies of the world, she will encounter centuries-old cultures that have different systems. She should not expect them to change for her benefit.”
Hillary is not a "victim" of anything. But when she travels into different societies of the world, she will encounter centuries-old cultures that have different systems. She should not expect them to change for her benefit.”
NeoconGal replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 00:14:35
“She was only the 'Wronged Wife' during the campaign. When it was happening she didn't seem to find anything wrong with it. But of course she wanted to run for office later on didn't she.”
Sunday Roundup
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 10:28:12 in Politics
“At his inauguration nine years ago, Bush had the gall to joke: "This proves that you can get to be President with a C from Yale." Now we all know what a C will get you. I am sure glad we now have a smart President who will try to fix the incredible damage Bush did in eight years, for which America is now paying a terrible price.”
Sunday Roundup
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 10:17:09 in Politics
“Axelrod had it exactly right when he advised Obama to always do the opposite of what Bush would do. Bush's religious fervor and that of similarly backward GOP voters did incredible damage to America. But that is nothing compared to the millions of people killed by religious hatred.”
bbbear replied on Aug 09, 2009 at 11:14:27
“How about the hundreds of thousands Iraqi civilians killed and displaced by the Bush inspired invasion of Iraq?”
The Answer Man: Bill Clinton's Comeback
Commented Aug 05, 2009 at 09:05:48 in Politics
“"Like James Bond without the killing." That is exactly it. Bill just loves being roving ambassador -- it is a brilliant move by Obama. Watch him being sent on similar "private" visits, maybe to Cuba or Venezuela, perhaps even Iran? He will always be welcome because foreign leaders with no diplomatic relations with the US will welcome the opportunity to send a confidential message back”
Eartha replied on Aug 05, 2009 at 09:42:58
“I was sitting here listening to Pres. Obama's statement and attempting to figure out the perfect adjective, metaphor, verbiage, etc. for Pres. Bill Clinton and I came across your post. I love it, I'll just refer to him as "Bond". Thanks.”
The Answer Man: Bill Clinton's Comeback
Commented Aug 05, 2009 at 08:52:48 in Politics
“Another brilliant move by Obama that simultaneously solves a whole lot of problems. Bill loves nothing better than being used as roving Ambassador. Obama needs somebody he can trust to go on delicate "private" missions to places where there are no diplomatic channels, such as Cuba, Venezuela, and dare I say it, Iran? An envoy with the prestige of a former President is always welcome, because the leaders of those countries also welcome a chance to deliver a "private message" to Obama, which gives them deniability. Jimmy Carter tried to play that role in the past, but not nearly as well as Bill can.”
Republicans Lying to Old People About Euthanasia, Robots
Commented Jul 30, 2009 at 15:24:39 in Politics
“As a Canadian object to the outright lies that are being spread in American TV commercials about the Canadian national health system. Of course everyone can choose their own doctor in Canada. But whatever the criticism, just consider that Canadians have a longer life expectancy than US citizens. So we seem to be doing something right.”
JanP replied on Jul 30, 2009 at 18:33:58
“How much longer?”
kevinabt replied on Jul 30, 2009 at 15:52:02
“The longer life span could be due to better diet and exercise. Quality and availability of treatment after your sick there may be worse, but if you stay healthier due to your life style you can still live longer. It might be the case that if Americans on average ate less junk food and exercised more they would live even longer than Canadians. Very difficult to tell though.
Comparing average life expectancy is not a direct reflection on only the quality of health care.”
Comparing average life expectancy is not a direct reflection on only the quality of health care.”
King of Pain
Commented Jul 26, 2009 at 07:43:01 in Entertainment
“Actually, he is still is in the freezer at the police pathology department. The casket was empty.”
CaveatLector replied on Jul 26, 2009 at 15:30:08
“How do you know this?”
Why Visiting Pompeii Has Me Thinking About the Smoke Billowing Out of Our Economic Mt. Vesuvius
Commented Jul 21, 2009 at 14:54:53 in Business
“When everybody panics but you don't, perhaps you don't understand the gravity of the situation. The reason why so few people were killed in Pompeji is that the city was destroyed a few years earlier by an earthquake, and it was still a big construction site when the volcano erupted before most former inhabitants had moved back. Also, it had been a resort town, and who would want to spend their vacation in a ruined city? Except the G-8, of course.”
Will Russia Join the World?
Commented Jul 13, 2009 at 15:23:12 in World
“The politics of cold war and obstructionism were largely associated with Putin. Perhaps that is why Obama pointedly spoke of Putin as standing with one leg in the past.”
Obama at the Vatican: A Meeting of Symbolism, Not Substance
Commented Jul 11, 2009 at 11:55:11 in World
“The Vatican is not a democracy where the believers can "let the Pope know that he is out of touch".
It is a dictatorship with a leader who has it in writing that his decisions are infallible, and with bishops who had to swear an oath to enforce his commands, or else lose their job.”
It is a dictatorship with a leader who has it in writing that his decisions are infallible, and with bishops who had to swear an oath to enforce his commands, or else lose their job.”
Huffington Post Blogger Shannyn Moore in Palin's Cross Hairs (UPDATED - Press Conference in Anchorage)
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 17:34:27 in Politics
“Flying off the handle is what mavericks do in a crisis. Remember, McCain did exactly the same when the financial crisis hit: Quitting his campaign in midstream, riding off in all directions to save the world, and achieving exactly nothing.”
angiemomma replied on Jul 08, 2009 at 17:15:42
“Excellent point!”
Sarah Palin -- What a Schmuck
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 18:35:30 in Politics
“If Andrea Mitchell is right, she is out for good. Perhaps the party elders explained to her quietly that damaged goods have no future chances. She was offered an opening on the political stage and blew it. Almost never in US history has a loser been given a second opportunity.”
The Ghost replied on Jul 03, 2009 at 19:01:49
“Bull.
Nixon.”
Nixon.”
lifesucks replied on Jul 03, 2009 at 18:53:57
“The only way that Palin can continue to raise funds is if contributors believe that she is going for 2012.”
Palin Lifts From Gingrich in Anchorage Speech
Commented Jun 08, 2009 at 17:59:20 in Politics
“Go Sarah ! If you gotta steal, steal from somebody whose English is better than yours -- like about 300 million Americans.”
Gatorray11 replied on Jun 08, 2009 at 21:53:50
“Shouldn't George II have followed that advice? But then he was a drunk and cocaine user half of his life. And think Sarah Barracuda has a journalism degree. May be somebody should go back and check what she wrote in college?”
High Expectations for Obama's Speech in Egypt
Commented May 30, 2009 at 14:24:10 in World
“Egypt is the largest Arab nation, and it is one of the least radicalized. Most Egyptians would prefer to show goodwill toward the United States, but we have not made that easy for them. Our half century of constant meddling on the side of Israel in what they consider purely regional affairs has disappointed them. But they still hope that Obama will bring change. If he doesn't, they will once again be severely disappointed which could have serious consequences in the entire Islamic world.”
karela replied on May 30, 2009 at 15:37:18
“Egypt actually has the seventh largest Muslim population in the world. The others, in order of largest to smallest are:
Indonesia 170,310,000
Pakistan 136,000,000
Bangladesh 106,050,000
India 103,000,000
Turkey 62,410,000
Iran 60,790,000
Egypt 53,730,000
Nigeria 47,720,000
China 37,108,000
As you can see, Indonesia has well over three times as many Muslims as Egypt and Pakistan has nearly three times as many. Still, Egypt was a good choice because they are so critical. Obama has the courage to go where he ISN'T popular when he sets out to win hearts and minds.”
Indonesia 170,310,000
Pakistan 136,000,000
Bangladesh 106,050,000
India 103,000,000
Turkey 62,410,000
Iran 60,790,000
Egypt 53,730,000
Nigeria 47,720,000
China 37,108,000
As you can see, Indonesia has well over three times as many Muslims as Egypt and Pakistan has nearly three times as many. Still, Egypt was a good choice because they are so critical. Obama has the courage to go where he ISN'T popular when he sets out to win hearts and minds.”
Accepting Torture?
Commented May 02, 2009 at 14:01:26 in Politics
“Enough already with the torturing. How much torture are we to endure? It was stupid, but it's over. We didn't invent torture -- it is as old as mankind. In the Islamic world it is still used every day. And waterboarding is not an American invention either. In fact it was invented by the Swedish troops of King Gustav Adolph in the Thirty Years War where they called it the "Swedish Drink" and used it on thousands of Catholics.”
maxgen1 replied on May 02, 2009 at 20:24:03
“It's not over!
I'll quit squawking about torture when those who ordered it, authorized it and did it are brought to justice.
Woe be us if we don't follow the Constitution and the laws of the US!”
I'll quit squawking about torture when those who ordered it, authorized it and did it are brought to justice.
Woe be us if we don't follow the Constitution and the laws of the US!”
The Clinton Bubble
Commented Apr 29, 2009 at 17:20:25 in Business
“Obama did not change. He is exactly what he was during the election campaign, and he is attempting to fulfill every last one of his campaign promises. The problem lies with the voters. They never listened to what he said but merely applauded the way he said it. Many Blacks only voted for him because he is black, just as many Whites voted for McCain only because he is white. Anybody who believes this not a racist country anymore is sadly mistaken.
However, it could have been worse, guys. We could be stuck right now with an elderly, befuddled McCain plus a certified nutcake like Palin. At this time of crisis, all of us are better off with a young, energetic, hardworking President at the helm, no matter what party we belong to.”
However, it could have been worse, guys. We could be stuck right now with an elderly, befuddled McCain plus a certified nutcake like Palin. At this time of crisis, all of us are better off with a young, energetic, hardworking President at the helm, no matter what party we belong to.”
jsarets replied on Apr 30, 2009 at 05:47:51
“Obama changed in June. It wasn't just to reposition himself for the general election. In order to "unite the party", he had to cozy up to the interest groups that had been expecting and planning for a Clinton presidency for years. Otherwise there would have been trouble at the convention.”
Bonobo replied on Apr 29, 2009 at 21:44:36
“My support for Obama was always with reservations. I always worried that he actually believed that unity nonsense, but I figured at least he wasn't Clinton. Oops.
I'm not so sure we're better off with a popular, vigorous president with fundamentally flawed ideas. He may turn out to be as mule-stubborn as Bush. Plus if we're going to have an economic failure from continuing the Bush-Paulson plan, wouldn't it be better to have Republicans own it totally?”
I'm not so sure we're better off with a popular, vigorous president with fundamentally flawed ideas. He may turn out to be as mule-stubborn as Bush. Plus if we're going to have an economic failure from continuing the Bush-Paulson plan, wouldn't it be better to have Republicans own it totally?”
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