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Time to Repeal DOMA

Commented Oct 27, 2009 at 14:06:12 in Politics

“Respect all human beings. Allow consenting adults to choose their marital partner be it male and female or male and male or female and female. DOMA and Don't Ask, Don't Tell, policies shoudl be abolished.”

Why Joe Biden Should Resign

Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 17:26:44 in World

“Hope you are being sarcastic!!”

Michael Moore's Grapes of Wrath

Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 21:05:35 in Entertainment

“Saw the film a few days ago. It should be required viewing for all in America. Was impressed by Bishop Tom Gumbleton of Detroit's remarks. Not suprising as he as always been very liberal in his views. Too bad he doesn't represent a majority of the Catholic hypocritical hierarchy.”

memi replied on Oct 11, 2009 at 20:30:54

“Agreed, Fateh! Dan's article great!!
Outside U.S. Moore's film is viewed like a Frank Capra populist movie and brings to mind the true art of film-making to stir and inspire with ordinary heroes. The kind of American hero that is nonexistent Bush The Barbarian. Remember Mr. Smith Goes to Washington? Now, " Michael Moore goes to Hollywood" and makes a documentary for the People!

In Canada, Capitalism is raising a stir and at the TIF it was attended to the point we had to wait outside for hours! Rep. Marcy Kaptur is a real hero and so's Elizabeth Warren, the overseer of the robber barrons who are now taking their jets to Europe while people are being evicted.

BROOKSLEY BORN, the woman who chaired the FCTC and warned Alan Greenspan about the fianancial "Fraud" that would ruin the nation, was mistreated by the sexist Greenspan and the boys in the green leather club and she resigned. Michael should have included that great prophet! Only mistake! The woman was a respected lawyer who wrote memos to everyone in l996-7. No one would listen. Greenspan and Rubin (who's been sued for fraud for millions!) couldn't wait to get rid of the lady....

Hillary Clinton said during the primary,she had a plan for people dealing with foreclosures. It was sensible, specific--unlike whatever Obama has (or NOT) done! Americans deserved a more mature, knowledgeable President with guts--not baritone rhetoric. Thank Zeus Mike Moore's around,eh?!”

Health Care: Is it a Right or . . . Is It a Commodity?

Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 14:55:23 in Politics

“Have said this forever. Access to basic health care should be a right and not a commodity to be bought and sold. There is no need to change the Constitution for this. The Constitution was written in the late 1700's and has been ammended as necessary. Folks want to throw this argument in but to me it is irrelevant. UNIVERSAL SINGLE PAYER OR BUST!!! State waiver/option to whatever comes out federally. We in New Mexico have a plan and want to be able to pass it in our state.”

milesz replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 20:00:58

“Your viewpoint on health care as a right could not be stronger. Keep it up!”

Top Five Reasons the Baucus Bill Is Really, Really Bad

Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 14:42:05 in Politics

“jmpurser, Your first paragraph is absolutely correct. Don't put Obama's name in that list however. Hopefully he hasn't sold us out totally. Hope he has a new tactic or "play" in his game plan.”

WritusMaximus replied on Sep 18, 2009 at 07:30:32

“No, no, and NO! I just know you didn't call Obama a half/partial sellout, did you? We must believe in the audacity to hope that Obama will change the change that is upon us. For we are a few pennies short and it looks like it's going to get mighty expensive really soon.
Brother, can you spare a dollar?”

With a Health Care Plan This Insane, Who Needs Wingnuts?

Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 14:28:03 in Politics

“The Baucus bill is a piece of legislative trash. Obama and the rest of congress best tell him this. Have emailed my senators, Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall from New Mexico, and told them what I think of this Baucus debacle. We need health care reform not health insurance reform. Just give us a state waiver/option so that all the states are not forced into whatever mess comes out federally.”

A 9/11 Remembrance: One Extraordinary Life Out of Many

Commented Sep 11, 2009 at 20:45:14 in World

“Beautifully and thoughtfully written, turkeywrld. You expressed my feelings perfectly. We all need to try to understand other people. Ever since Cain killed Abel, people have been fighting over land, religion and many other things. We need "Healthcare Not Warfare" in this country. Then we need to address the issues of aggression worldwide.”

"Resistance Efforts," Guns and the Constitution

Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 18:38:50 in Politics

“Have said this before but will say it again. That ammendment was written in the late 1700's so that state militias could be formed when the new country had no standing army or navy. If people want to bear arms, they should have to carry weapons from that era. Semi-automatics should not be allowed to private citizens. Yes, I know the argument that all the thugs have access to these weapons. Good argument for more gun control than less in my view. People carrying these weapons in crowds and at political rallies should be banned.”

OdinsEye replied on Aug 20, 2009 at 11:00:25

“" If people want to bear arms, they should have to carry weapons from that era. "

Apply that same logic to the 1st Amendment freedom of speech and press.

We'll be by to confiscate your computer, phone, TV, and radio later today.”

Berettasskeeter replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 21:39:04

“Are you deliberately behaving in a moronic fashion? There were also no computers, so must we revert to hand-operated printing presses to exercise our First Amendment Right?
Semper fi”

legaleagle 45 replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 20:51:50

“xraygrrl wrote: "If people want to bear arms, they should have to carry weapons from that era. "

Unconstituional.”

cupcake65 replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 20:07:01

“Can you pass laws that guarantee - GUARANTEE - that criminals won't be able to acquire guns? (Hint - the answer is No, I can't). Until you can, I will continue to carry my 9mm, concealed. If you are in a jam, you better hope that someone just like me is near by to protect your sorry butt., cause the police won't get there in time.”

waylon70 replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 19:02:23

“This is very important subject you've brought up, it needs addressing. The founding fathers never imagined this venue for disscusion, should it not be covered under the 1st ammendment?”

waylon70 replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 18:47:56

“As the justices found in district of Columbia v. Heller, that would be like the first ammendment being reduced to pamphlets and newspapers. I don't disagree about banning guns at political rallys, or sporting events(not gun related), or anywhere people chose to vote against right to carry, but untill we do the right remains.”

"Resistance Efforts," Guns and the Constitution

Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 18:07:08 in Politics

“Yes and thank the gods for them. It is one thing for authorized law enforcement officers to have these weapons but an entirely different thing for people carrying semi-automatics down a crowded street.”

To Insurance Companies, Pharma, Repubs and Blue Dogs: Why Do You Want to Kill Me?

Commented Jul 28, 2009 at 16:22:23 in Politics

“Good luck, Mr. D'Antonio!! You are not the only one with this problem. A large percent of bankruptcies are due to medical bills and many of those individuals had insurance at the time but it didn't cover adequately. I believe that access to health care is a basic human right. It should be paid for in the same way we pay for police and fire protection. The tax code needs to be revamped so that the richest Americans pay their FAIR share. The burden for too long has been on the middle class. We need UNIVERSAL SINGLE PAYER not for profit insurance companies. To all those who have made negative comments, remember this, you all are only one bad illness or trauma away from this same scenario.”

lletaa replied on Jul 28, 2009 at 19:41:24

“Agree 100%. Funny thing is investing in health care by a country is good for business. Just as good roads, fire protection, police etc, are necessary for capitalism so is a healthy, happy consumer.”

A Solution to Our Health Care Crisis

Commented Jul 24, 2009 at 17:48:38 in Politics

“UNIVERSAL SINGLE PAYER is the only way to save money. A public option competing with for profit insurance companies is doomed to fail. Then the fat cats will say, "told you so". We need state waivers or options so that whatever comes out of DC can be pre-empted by states that have a plan better than the national plan. NM has a plan. CA has a plan that was approved by your legislature twice only to be vetoed by your current Gov. Several other states also have plans in the works. Canada got to universal coverage one province at a time. I think we can do the same in the USA.”

Rational-1 replied on Jul 24, 2009 at 23:23:34

“If Canada's healthcare is so perfect, then why do their citizens come to the US for life-saving care? Because they can't get the same high quality healthcare in Canada. We need reform, not a worse healthcare system. Allow insurance companies to compete across state lines.”

King of Pain

Commented Jul 20, 2009 at 17:20:55 in Entertainment

“Must admit that when I first saw the title of the article I was upset. However, after quickly reading the article I must agree with Jamie. For all of the varied reasons she states Michael did become addicted. Addiction is a terrible problem. As a nurse, I have seen too many people with this problem. The addict has to first acknowledge their problem and make a firm resolve to quit. No program will work without this. Michael had too many people enabling him and his habit. He appears to have been a loving father to his three children. I just hope some sensible adult steps in to fill the gap left by his untimely death.”

Red, White and Greener: This Fourth, Declare Your Food Independence

Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 19:50:53 in Green

“Local famers markets are wonderful. Even here in the desert southwest, Albuquerque, NM, to be exact there are several markets at locations all over our area. Of course, we pride ourselves on local chile but we have many things. Herbs, lettuces, beans of all sorts. Our local lavender festival will be on the 2nd weekend of July. We have local cheese makers, goats milk and all sorts of stuff, locally grown lamb, poultry, beef, etc. The friendliness of people at the markets is another draw. I remember local farmers markets in IN and MI where I was born and raised, Nothing is better than local, small farm produce.”

Obama Gives a Good Speech, But Will It Help Lt. Choi?

Commented Jun 30, 2009 at 17:58:00 in Home

“Choi is a military man with skills this country needs. "Don't ask, don't tell " is an outdated concept. Obama is Commander-in-Chief. He sould rock the boat a litlle and tell the military that he is against this idea. Not having a military background, I'm not sure this is possible. However, from a justice stand-point, believe it is. What consenting adults do in private is their business not all the world's. Gays and lesbians should have rights just as so-called straights.”

Dengold replied on Jun 30, 2009 at 19:24:50

“I don't support the present policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell, but it was implemented early in the presidency of William Jefferson Clinton. I could be wrong (I admit that I do not know when Lt. Choi joined the military), but I suspect that this policy was already in place before Lt. Choi chose to join. I don't see how a civil rights argument can be made for Lt Choi since he was not forced to join the military. I served for almost 25 years in the Air Force, and I knew by making that choice that I surrendered certain "rights" or "privileges" enjoyed by civilians. I knew that I could be forced to leave my family, that I couldn't decide for myself what job I would hold, that I might have put myself in harm's way even if the cause involved was not one I completely supported. It was a choice I made, and, like all choices, it involved consequences. I was lucky since the vast majority of those consequences proved favorable for me. But if they had not, I would not have felt that I had any "right" to complain. If choices have no consequences, the morality of choice is lost.”

A Tribute to My Friend, Michael Jackson

Commented Jun 26, 2009 at 19:13:43 in Entertainment

“I grew up in Gary, IN also. One of my uncles knew Michael's father. The Jackson children never had much of a childhood. One thing I will always respect Michael for is that he cared for his parents when he was rolling in money. He did not have a privileged life as one person wrote. Take a look at where he grew up. The Jacksons were discovered by Diana Ross in a strip club in Calumet City, IL just across the state line from IN. They had a gig there as a band. She introduced them to the Motown executives. That is not widely known. Yes, he was influenced in all sorts of ways by people he trusted, some in very negative fashions. All I can say is Rest in peace Michael and to his children, family and friends, so sorry for your loss.”

Media Playground: Obama Calls on HuffPost, Michael Calderone Pouts, Ben Smith Calls Us Names, Dana Milbank Gets His Facts All Wrong

Commented Jun 24, 2009 at 16:00:26 in Media

“Didn't see the entire news conference, just the last few minutes. So sad that the "old guard" got their undies in a knot. Keep up the good work.”

The Biggest Problem With U.S. Health Care -- And How To Fix It!

Commented Jun 19, 2009 at 19:04:46 in Living

“We, as a nation and world, are going to have to make some very difficult decisions now and in the coming years. I agree with 3 of your four points. We need to stress wellness and preventative medicine instead of treating disease once it is present. We need to discontinue fancy procedures for folks already debilitated. Hospice, palliative care and death with dignity (physician assisted suicide) need to be considered and offered as options to those who desire them. We need to stop thinking that we must keep a body alive at all costs at the beginning and end of life. More money is spent attempting to save those who should be allowed to die than is necessary. No one in America should have to go without BASIC health care. I am nearly 68 years of age. Have a DNR/DNI signed, my family knows my wishes and am ready to depart this world whenever it is my time. Have been a nurse for 47 years and have seen too much prolonged suffering and painful procedures done in vain. Insurance and drug companies have made live miserable for the majority of Americans. People should not lose their life savings or homes because of medical bills.”

The Gay Guide to Obama's Remarks Today

Commented Jun 17, 2009 at 19:13:21 in Politics

“Wayne, I agree with you. Candidate Obama said a lot of things that he as President appears to be back pedaling on. Gay rights and real health care reform are only the tip of the iceberg. Thought he was going to be different. It seems once we elect them it becomes the same old business. I too plan to stop any donations to anything he begs for as he only listens to "big money" and not the grassroots folks who got him elected.”

The Bible's Vindication of Obama's Middle East Strategy

Commented Jun 08, 2009 at 19:18:44 in World

“For many years Israelis and Palestinians lived in the area of a British mandate. After WWII, Jews from the war torn countries loaded boats bound for Jerusalem. The state of Israel was born in 1947 (or thereabouts). The new state forced Palestinians off their lands and have been oppressing these people ever since. Amnesty International issued an alert on 06-05-09, Israel demolished the homes of Palestinians in the villages of Ras al-Ahmer and Hadidiya. 280 people were displaced . They have been denied access to water and their animals have been confiscated. Before I was aware of this and similiar issues, I was very defensive of the nation of Israel. However, it seems that the oppressed have become the oppressors. Two wrongs don't make a right.”

aofh replied on Jun 08, 2009 at 20:25:32

“I think the Israelis have forgotten the true meaning of the Holocaust. What happened in Germany and Europe during the 30s and 40s should resonant with anyone who is a despised minority living anywhere and at any time. Of course, I think that empathy is the proper lesson to be taken from that period, but a lot of people seem to have trouble with that.”

1,500 Farmers in India Commit Suicide: A Wake-Up Call for Humanity

Commented Apr 16, 2009 at 18:45:20 in World

“Yes, the Chinese have it right when they limit the number of children you can have. "Increase and multiply and fill the earth", is in the religious texts of the three major religions, I believe. Also believe that we have over done this very thing. Sorry that these people could see no other way out of their problems. May the gods and the Indian government help the widows and orphans. As if the second part will happen!!!”

ASU Stiffs Obama, Claims Too Inexperienced For Honorary Degree

Commented Apr 09, 2009 at 19:03:28 in Politics

“Who cares about ASU!! Notre Dame is giving him an honorary degree in spite of a lot of controversy with other Catholic church leaders and some of the students. Freedom of speech is what it is called.”

The Fighting Spirit: What are Don Imus' Chances of Beating Prostate Cancer?

Commented Mar 16, 2009 at 18:07:24 in Media

“If he is otherwise healthy his chances are good for beating this cancer. He is 68 yrs. old and depending on his genetics he could have another 20 or better years. Quality of life has always been a big factor with me not just quantity. Best of luck Mr. Imus.”

Why Wimpy David Brooks Insulted Michelle Obama's Biceps!

Commented Mar 09, 2009 at 18:50:39 in Style

“Why do we even bother to listen to some of these so-called journalists. Negativity about an individual's looks are in poor taste. Michelle Obama is a nice looking woman, a strong person both mentally and physically and trying to be a good role model to all women.”

Will Barack Obama Commit Industrial Policy?

Commented Dec 22, 2008 at 18:14:15 in Politics

“Good article. We are now in the 21st century and what worked in the 19th and 20th centuries may not work any longer. We are going to have to look at the world realistically and figure out some new approaches. This will not be easy but it must be done. Universal national health care must happen. CEO's need to cut their big salaries and perks. The factory worker deserves decent pay in order to have food, shelter, educate his or her children and have a decent old age. All of us are going to have to adjust and it won't be easy.”

Is Caroline Kennedy our Sarah Palin?

Commented Dec 19, 2008 at 16:09:30 in Politics

“How dare this jerk even compare Kennedy and Palin. Kennedy has a law degree and a great background. What can be said for Palin except Gov. of Alaska. She is not very intelligent and spoiled McCain's chance at the presidency. Guess I'd like to thank her for doing that!!!”

gabemill replied on Dec 19, 2008 at 17:51:44

“ya might want to read the piece before jumping to conclusions.....”

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