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Palin Supporters Struggle To Explain Why They Support Palin (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 17:08:12 in Politics
“People need to understand something about Sarah Palin. She was picked to run with John McCain because- on a very superficial level- SHE IS BARACK OBAMA. Cute family, exotic background, exciting on the pulpit . The big difference is that Barack Obama is a serious politician who takes governance seriously, while Sarah Palin has very few skills past her oratorical skills and her ability to work her supporters into an angry froth.”
jelly450 replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 17:22:40
“She is NOT BARACK OBAMA.”
calibabe replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 17:17:11
“Other than being a one term junior senator (of which 2 of the 4 years were spent campaigning for the presidency), what qualifications did/does Obama have. He is great to listen too, easy on the eyes, takes great Norman Rockwell family portraits and has been packaged to appeal to the 'average Joe' (well, okay not THAT Joe). What concerns me is that as a population we are so easily swayed by the delivery and so unable or willing to look at the content. This applies to both 'sides. The fact that everything now adays is on one side or the other is another big issue but off topic for this thread.”
CNYObamaFan replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 17:16:54
“You forgot that Obama is actually intelligent, well read, and caring for more than "real" americans.”
Pupadup4oBama replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 17:11:48
“and they like her because she is "one of them"”
Sarah Palin Suggests Coin Conspiracy In Wisconsin Speech
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 13:29:10 in Politics
“maybe that's why Sarah didn't want any press or recording devices on site; she knew her speech was just red meat for people who would belive her no matter what she said.”
Glenn Beck, PETA President Join Together To Rip Al Gore (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 10:11:20 in Green
“They're the perfect trying to be an enemy of the good. And now they're co-opting their polar opposite in Beck to make that point. With this interview, they've essentialy said that anyone who doesn't follow PETA's environmental line might as well be Beck.”
Glenn Beck, PETA President Join Together To Rip Al Gore (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 10:09:15 in Green
“Beck and PETA have something else in common. They both enjoy giving passive support to groups and individuals who use the threat of (and sometimes actual) violence to promote their agendas; Glenn with his tea-partiers, and PETA with Rodney Coronado.”
John Boehner Whines About Having To Read Health Care Bill (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 17:18:09 in Politics
“Boenher needs to be honest with everyone; it's not that the bill is too long. His problem is that there's a bill at all.
Everyone should write his office and tell him that if he's really worried about the bill having too many pages, then he should co-sponsor HR 676, which covers more people and is only about 30 pages. . . short enough to read while he's in the tanning booth.”
Everyone should write his office and tell him that if he's really worried about the bill having too many pages, then he should co-sponsor HR 676, which covers more people and is only about 30 pages. . . short enough to read while he's in the tanning booth.”
Shep Smith Apologizes For "Lack Of Balance" In Fox News Report (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 28, 2009 at 10:36:11 in Media
“Jennings”
Shep Smith Apologizes For "Lack Of Balance" In Fox News Report (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 28, 2009 at 09:35:30 in Media
“She issued a correction last night.
Still waiting for Sean Hannity to retract his accusations of Mr Jennings.”
Still waiting for Sean Hannity to retract his accusations of Mr Jennings.”
NJmikeV replied on Oct 28, 2009 at 09:41:51
“We're still waiting for Hannity to submit to waterboarding.
But we won't hold our breath.”
But we won't hold our breath.”
fausto412 replied on Oct 28, 2009 at 09:37:02
“the difference between right and left...rig
Health Care Reform Debate Now Showing Up In Torture Porn
Commented Oct 24, 2009 at 01:14:21 in Media
“Maybe when Saw 6 comes out on DVD, we can organize an effort to buy copies of it and send them to different health insurance CEO's and AHIP lobbyists.”
Comedians Mock WaPo Pundit Contest (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 23:49:05 in Comedy
“Well, I turned in an essay a while back, a condensed version of one of my facebook notes.
Not expecting much, just figured I'd throw my hat into the ring.”
Not expecting much, just figured I'd throw my hat into the ring.”
Pam Anderson's Butt Pops Out In New Zealand (PHOTOS)
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 12:03:45 in Entertainment
“Why is this shocking to people. If you take five minutes to search the interwebs, you could probably find A LOT more than that.”
Census Worker Hanged: Bill Sparkman Found With "Fed" On Body
Commented Sep 23, 2009 at 17:42:45 in Politics
“And once again the right-wing anti-government rhetoric does what it has always done; it becomes too hot to control and totally innocent blood gets spilled.”
Bush In 2008: "I'm Not Going To Tell Some Gay Kid In The Audience That He Can't Get Married"
Commented Sep 21, 2009 at 01:37:38 in Politics
“I'm gonna have to remember that line about Feith. . . LOL!”
The ACORN Vote: House Democrats Just Stuck a Knife in Their President and Party
Commented Sep 21, 2009 at 01:13:42 in Politics
“An empty vote. ACORN received minimal direct federal funding anyway.”
Obama: News Becoming "All Blogosphere," Open To Newspaper Bailout
Commented Sep 21, 2009 at 01:12:07 in Media
“There has been a steady dumbing down of newspapers for quite sometime now. I used to love reading the Wall Street Journal back in college because of the long narrative style pieces that it published. Now-ever since it was bought by NewsCorp- it's basically USA Today with a hard right-wing Op-Ed page.
I don't think it's any surprise that of the half dozen magazines and newspapers I subscribe to, the 2 that provide the most as far as investigative journalism is concerned are both non-profit: The Nation and Mother Jones.”
I don't think it's any surprise that of the half dozen magazines and newspapers I subscribe to, the 2 that provide the most as far as investigative journalism is concerned are both non-profit: The Nation and Mother Jones.”
flossophy replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 01:18:54
“Please please please... tell me where you found that avatar?
I must know... it's so... so... dreamy :)”
I must know... it's so... so... dreamy :)”
LeroyJenkins replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 01:18:40
“yup!”
donaldw6 replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 01:14:54
“It's had a hard right-wing Op-Ed page for some time now, but it used to have some pretty good articles. Not any more.”
escribacat replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 01:14:53
“I do think there is a direct correlation between the profit motive and the intellectual quality of the product. The dumber it is, the more money they make.”
The Richest Members Of Congress: See The Top Ten (SLIDESHOW)
Commented Sep 14, 2009 at 23:48:30 in Politics
“Kerry's worth that much because he married the ketchup lady.
Out of curiosity, where would John McCain be if he and his wife didn't file their taxes separately?”
Out of curiosity, where would John McCain be if he and his wife didn't file their taxes separately?”
Mum replied on Sep 15, 2009 at 00:48:00
“I think that Senator Kerry also had significant wealth before he married.”
duze replied on Sep 15, 2009 at 00:15:01
“On top.”
Joe Wilson Voted To Provide Taxpayer Money For Illegal Immigrants' Healthcare
Commented Sep 11, 2009 at 20:33:48 in Politics
“Didn't you hear? It's okay when REPUBLICANS do it. . . when Democrats do it, it's a secret plot to destroy the country and divide up the leftovers among the gay-french
Obama Health Care Speech Reactions
Commented Sep 10, 2009 at 00:26:12 in Politics
“I've been attending town halls and rallies through the SEIU and MoveOn, and I have to acknowledge that I was losing hope that we would get the most important parts of healthcare reform pushed through.
Tonight, I'm re-energized and ready to get back to work on pushing for the robust public option, community rating, and securing people's basic human right to access to decent healthcare.”
Tonight, I'm re-energized and ready to get back to work on pushing for the robust public option, community rating, and securing people's basic human right to access to decent healthcare.”
Franken Calms Down Health Care Opponents (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 06, 2009 at 12:30:19 in Politics
“You're making assumptions without telling us what Acme Widgets' payroll looks like. If it's below $250,000/yr (which would make it like over 90% of small businesses in America) then they would be exempt from any employer mandate.
Here's the bill. Do a ctrl + F for "Does not exceed $250,000"
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Although I have to say, you're doing us a favor by pointing out that government sponsored health insurance is a money-saver for businesses, which is why countries that HAVE gov't sponsored healthcare systems have more, healthier small businesses. Universal healthcare is stimulative to businesses, and econ's example proves it.”
Here's the bill. Do a ctrl + F for "Does not exceed $250,000"
http://ene
Although I have to say, you're doing us a favor by pointing out that government sponsored health insurance is a money-saver for businesses, which is why countries that HAVE gov't sponsored healthcare systems have more, healthier small businesses. Universal healthcare is stimulative to businesses, and econ's example proves it.”
Franken Calms Down Health Care Opponents (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 06, 2009 at 10:13:47 in Politics
“Anyone interested in reading the article Senator Franken is talking about when he mentions McAllen and El Paso can look up, "The Cost Conundrum.
These are 3 things that can't be adequately addressed by converting to a Universal Single Payer Insurance system, let alone any of the HSA-driven garbage pushed by conservatives. Comparative effectiveness research however will certainly help in this regard, and maybe having more doctors on salary rather than on a fee-for-service system.”
These are 3 things that can't be adequately addressed by converting to a Universal Single Payer Insurance system, let alone any of the HSA-driven garbage pushed by conservatives. Comparative effectiveness research however will certainly help in this regard, and maybe having more doctors on salary rather than on a fee-for-service system.”
eyelashviper replied on Sep 06, 2009 at 21:38:25
“Thanks for the information regarding the article that Franken mentioned. Excellent comments regarding health care costs and the push for higher profits in the health care system itself.”
Punkynsnow replied on Sep 06, 2009 at 11:15:00
“I really agree with your points. Regarding the last one, America's obsession with the newest treatments and drugs regardless of effectiveness and safety, I urge anyone who hasn't seen it to watch the film "First Do No Harm". It's based on a real family's struggle with this exact issue and was very well done.
Another thing that doesn't get discussed enough in the health care debate is the issue of standardizing medical records and having them all electronically archived. Obviously there are privacy issues on that which need to be addressed, but huge amounts of money could be saved. Standardizing medical record keeping would mean that physicians and pharmacists would all have access to a patients complete medical history. This would reduce the need to repeat expensive medical tests. It would cut thru red tape. It would alert all a patient's health care providers to allergies and potential drug interactions, thereby reducing the likelihood of inappropriate medications being dispensed. It would help reduce preventable medical errors that have a huge cost in human suffering, as well as an astronomical cost in follow-up treatment to correct these errors.
Food for thought and debate.”
Another thing that doesn't get discussed enough in the health care debate is the issue of standardizing medical records and having them all electronically archived. Obviously there are privacy issues on that which need to be addressed, but huge amounts of money could be saved. Standardizing medical record keeping would mean that physicians and pharmacists would all have access to a patients complete medical history. This would reduce the need to repeat expensive medical tests. It would cut thru red tape. It would alert all a patient's health care providers to allergies and potential drug interactions, thereby reducing the likelihood of inappropriate medications being dispensed. It would help reduce preventable medical errors that have a huge cost in human suffering, as well as an astronomical cost in follow-up treatment to correct these errors.
Food for thought and debate.”
Michael Steele On Why GOP Didn't Pursue Health Care Reform In The Past: 'We Tripped Ourselves Up" (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 26, 2009 at 08:41:31 in Politics
“The GOP DID do healthcare reform in 2004. They gave us Medicare Part D, which is -by design- bankrupting the system they suddenly care so much about, and they gave us HSAs, which in practice are nothing more than one more tax shelter for the wealthiest Americans.”
BPCentrisAmerican replied on Aug 26, 2009 at 08:47:26
“You can't reform something when you fundamentally believe it's tyranny, Dick Armey has called Medicare tyranny, it's now on the record. Steele is constantly changing his message on this, depending on who he's talking to.”
Betsy McCaughey's Ideas Called "Hyperbolic... Dangerous" By Jon Stewart (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 21, 2009 at 11:39:55 in Politics
“Corporate hack gets impaled by Jon Stewart. Film at 11, and available on the inter-webs.
In other obvious news, the sky is blue, grass is green, and chinese food is salty.”
In other obvious news, the sky is blue, grass is green, and chinese food is salty.”
Mel Martinez and the Last Nail in the Republican Diversity Coffin
Commented Aug 10, 2009 at 08:52:08 in Politics
“One problem with the accuracy of the article. Mel Martinez announced a while ago that he would not be seeking reelection, so the timing is off a little.
Still, I'm sure he saw the writing on the wall.”
Still, I'm sure he saw the writing on the wall.”
ladyvader replied on Aug 10, 2009 at 15:38:36
“When Martinez announced he was not running in 2010, he did state that he would finish his term. He's a typical GnOPer, do as I say not as I do.”
Joe Scarborough Asks GOP Senators "What Would Jesus Think?" (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 21, 2009 at 22:09:46 in Media
“"If you look at the votes that Hillary Clinton got (which were greater than the number Obama or McCain got) "
http://www
Let it go. Not even Hillary is pretending to fight that battle anymore.”
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Let it go. Not even Hillary is pretending to fight that battle anymore.”
Joe Scarborough Asks GOP Senators "What Would Jesus Think?" (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 21, 2009 at 22:07:24 in Media
“Funny how Tom Coburn suddenly touts SCHIP as a great program. Lest he try to take any credit for this excellent program:
08/02/2007 SCHIP Reauthorization (HR 976): Nay
09/27/2007 SCHIP Reauthorization (HR 976): Nay
11/01/2007 SCHIP Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 3963): Nay
01/29/2009 CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2009 (HR 2): Nay
http://www
Senator Coburn is a fraud.”
08/02/2007 SCHIP Reauthorization (HR 976): Nay
09/27/2007 SCHIP Reauthorization (HR 976): Nay
11/01/2007 SCHIP Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 3963): Nay
01/29/2009 CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2009 (HR 2): Nay
http://www
Senator Coburn is a fraud.”
treetracker replied on Jul 22, 2009 at 00:24:41
“Excellent! Thank you for showing what a jerk he is..”
Joe Scarborough Asks GOP Senators "What Would Jesus Think?" (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 21, 2009 at 13:28:36 in Media
“There's nothing wrong with the act of lobbying; everyone has a right to petition congress. But the fact that wealthy groups with very narrow interests have the bulk of our legislators' attention. Combine that with a relatively docile American population, and you have a dangerous situation for average folks.
The solution is to get average folks angry enough and energized enough to get up and fight back. Take down the dragon with an army of knights.”
The solution is to get average folks angry enough and energized enough to get up and fight back. Take down the dragon with an army of knights.”
knosiswar replied on Jul 21, 2009 at 13:51:17
“Education is the key, the problem is that significant amounts of money is spent on mis-education by the true elites.”
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