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Moment of Clarity - The Dirty Truth Behind Balloon Boy
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 11:21:57 in Comedy
“Terrific and so sad at the same time. We will witness our media (including Ed who I had been watching but no longer) focus on holding this family accountable for their stupid, costly hoax. As we watched our media focused on the lies of Bill Clintions about B.J.s
Yet the individuals who created, disseminated and cherry picked false pre war intelligence run free and our either hunkered down in Washington Think Tanks trying to get the U.S. to do Israel's bidding with Iran. Not one of these people has been held accountable and millions of lives in Iraq were turned to dust due to the use of this false intelligence. What a world what a world”
Yet the individuals who created, disseminated and cherry picked false pre war intelligence run free and our either hunkered down in Washington Think Tanks trying to get the U.S. to do Israel's bidding with Iran. Not one of these people has been held accountable and millions of lives in Iraq were turned to dust due to the use of this false intelligence. What a world what a world”
A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Talk About Afghanistan
Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 10:54:53 in Media
“What about the stories of children blown up by American weapons in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan? Would seem that their lives and deaths would somehow deserve some time on our news waves. But let's be honest our MSM andAmericans do not value the lives of these children as much as one little boy thought to have been in danger in Colorado.”
Fabini replied on Oct 16, 2009 at 11:03:11
“Your point is well taken. But just yesterday the Pentagon "outlawed" photographs of dead and wounded in the Afghan war. We have been overloaded for years with images of starving children in foreign countries. Yet, they still starve. Perhaps one endangered "balloon-boy" can be a symbol of all the endangered children in the world.”
A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Talk About Afghanistan
Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 10:48:15 in Media
“Bingo. Ed was so defensive. He really stirred the flames up on this story via his comments about that father when he interviewed the crazy psychic lady. And believe me I was sincerely happy that that little boy was found
Arianna was right on. Move on all ready...we are sick of this horseshit coverage. Get onto the news. Show the Americans the pictures of what has been taking place in Iraq and Afghanistan in our name. Spend the time that they spent on the "balloon boy" on just one child in Afghanistan who has been blown to bits by one of our drones. Spend the same time on the over a million people who have died in Iraq as a direct consequence of the invasion of Iraq.
Some how one would think that over a million people who have died in Iraq would deserve the same amount of coverage time as one lost boy in Colorado.
No need to wonder why so many people around the world hate us. They see this lopsided coverage and concern. Pathetic”
Arianna was right on. Move on all ready...we are sick of this horseshit coverage. Get onto the news. Show the Americans the pictures of what has been taking place in Iraq and Afghanistan in our name. Spend the time that they spent on the "balloon boy" on just one child in Afghanistan who has been blown to bits by one of our drones. Spend the same time on the over a million people who have died in Iraq as a direct consequence of the invasion of Iraq.
Some how one would think that over a million people who have died in Iraq would deserve the same amount of coverage time as one lost boy in Colorado.
No need to wonder why so many people around the world hate us. They see this lopsided coverage and concern. Pathetic”
19JCMan replied on Oct 16, 2009 at 11:00:37
“This guy is just a Rush wantabee. I listened to his show a few times on the radio and thought that he was just arguing the left's point not because he believed it, but he wanted to be the left's answer to Rush.”
A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Talk About Afghanistan
Commented Oct 15, 2009 at 20:41:39 in Media
“Arianna I do not always agree with you by a long shot. But you were spot on tonight. In fact I was sitting with some friends watching the Ed show and I had just been saying what came out of your mouth just minutes before you came out and said "enough' all ready.
We are tired of this repetitive bullshit about nothing. O.K. we were all glad the little boy was unharmed now move on all ready.
You said it very politely and Ed took it personally or something...a hair up his ass or something. His reaction was ridiculous.
Hell Ed and MSNBC spent I bet an hour of tonights news on that young boy. Did Ed or any of the other MSNBC talking heads even mention the UN Goldstone not a mention. Not a mention.
But hours of coverage of that balloon. No need to wonder why we keep flooding to the blogs. No need to wonder”
We are tired of this repetitive bullshit about nothing. O.K. we were all glad the little boy was unharmed now move on all ready.
You said it very politely and Ed took it personally or something...a hair up his ass or something. His reaction was ridiculous.
Hell Ed and MSNBC spent I bet an hour of tonights news on that young boy. Did Ed or any of the other MSNBC talking heads even mention the UN Goldstone not a mention. Not a mention.
But hours of coverage of that balloon. No need to wonder why we keep flooding to the blogs. No need to wonder”
AsISaid replied on Oct 15, 2009 at 20:46:22
“Did Arianna mention the 'UN Goldstone' in her time on the show?”
Israel Diary: A Tale of Two Visits
Commented Sep 26, 2009 at 13:42:56 in World
“Arianna great to hear about your trip and your scope opening up and your willingness to write about it here at Huffington Post.
I notice the situation is opening up here in regard to this critical topic. Several years ago real blog clog at this site when it came to this important issue.
Do folks know about the site MONDOWEISS. One of the best going on this issue”
I notice the situation is opening up here in regard to this critical topic. Several years ago real blog clog at this site when it came to this important issue.
Do folks know about the site MONDOWEISS. One of the best going on this issue”
jordanispalestine replied on Sep 27, 2009 at 00:57:01
“Her "willingness" to write it here??? She couldn't wait to post the propaganda!”
simmary replied on Sep 26, 2009 at 16:17:20
“Cathleen, yes, it is heartening that Arianna is looking at the "situation" with greater objectivity than some "moderators" employ.
Thank you Arianna - tell us more of what you saw please.”
Thank you Arianna - tell us more of what you saw please.”
simmary replied on Sep 26, 2009 at 14:25:48
“Cathleen,
Yes, I also have , even recently, encountered "blockage" here on this site when I have expressed concern at the unbalanced treatment of the I-P issue. There is a strong bias in favour of exonerating Israel, even when they justly deserve a more objective assessment.
So I rejoice that Arianna shows some understanding of the Palestinian point of view.”
Yes, I also have , even recently, encountered "blockage" here on this site when I have expressed concern at the unbalanced treatment of the I-P issue. There is a strong bias in favour of exonerating Israel, even when they justly deserve a more objective assessment.
So I rejoice that Arianna shows some understanding of the Palestinian point of view.”
Pakistan's Refugee Crisis
Commented Jun 05, 2009 at 20:31:03 in World
“Thank you Queen Naor. I was thinking many of the same things. President Obama's words were beautiful. BUT Our drones flying over Pakistan and Afghanistan killing innocent people. Obama pressuring the Pakistani government to turn up the heat the refugees are the result.
"do unto others as you would have done unto you" "we come in Peace"
Obama focusing on quotes from the Quran
"If you kill one innocent person as if you killed the whole humanity"
Sure does not appear that Obama believes any of this
Thank you Queen Naor”
"do unto others as you would have done unto you" "we come in Peace"
Obama focusing on quotes from the Quran
"If you kill one innocent person as if you killed the whole humanity"
Sure does not appear that Obama believes any of this
Thank you Queen Naor”
northstar11 replied on Jun 06, 2009 at 09:04:49
“i think obama believes --he is trying to get the message across to those who dont.”
Jakealoper replied on Jun 06, 2009 at 02:18:50
“"If you kill one innocent person as if you killed the whole humanity"
Of course, no fault lies with the Pakistanis or the Taliban. They are such humanitarians. What a silly bleeding heart fool!”
Of course, no fault lies with the Pakistanis or the Taliban. They are such humanitarians. What a silly bleeding heart fool!”
With The Women of Gaza On International Women's Day: We Will Not Be Silent!
Commented Mar 09, 2009 at 17:02:12 in World
“Thank you Colonel Ann Wright Thank you. Talked to you at the Eric Holder hearing and protesting in front of the Israeli embassy in D.C. Please send the Palestinian people are love and support. Hoping Israel will face that they must go back to the 67 border, take down the wall built on Palestinian land and stop with their expansionist agenda.
We can be sure we will not hear about your trip into the Gaza on the MSM. Not even Rachel maddow will touch this. She allowed Andrea Mitchell (the MSNBC foreign correspondent) to roll right over her questions during Hillary's trip to Israel.
When Andrea Mitchell is the rep for MSNBC for fair and balanced reporting on the I/P conflict we know there will not be change.....BUT let's keep pushing...Thanks for all you do”
We can be sure we will not hear about your trip into the Gaza on the MSM. Not even Rachel maddow will touch this. She allowed Andrea Mitchell (the MSNBC foreign correspondent) to roll right over her questions during Hillary's trip to Israel.
When Andrea Mitchell is the rep for MSNBC for fair and balanced reporting on the I/P conflict we know there will not be change.....BUT let's keep pushing...Thanks for all you do”
alexa07 replied on Mar 11, 2009 at 16:36:47
“This morning Yahoo had an article on its website that was supposed to be reporting on Alice Walker being in Gaza for the same reasons as Ann Wright. The AP reporter who wrote the story couldn't even get into Walker's views before I was reading all about the Israeli viewpoint on Gaza. Again & again in the article Walker's views were interrupted with the Israel line. Not unusual, but again not what a reporter is supposed to do.
Likewise, Andrea Mitchell lost all credibility with me during the 06 Lebanon onslaught when she said on the air that "Israel has to do what it has to do." This is NOT reporting! Instead it is blatant promotion & apologia for the Israeli actions. As far as Rachel is concerned she has mixed reviews with me on the Israelis. She did a good interview of Jimmy Carter in contrast to many others including (BOOK TV's) radio geek in St. Louis who seemed to have a script written for him with the most hostile questions that he actually seemed very embarrassed about asking the former prez.
Thanks Ann for being in Gaza & tell the women there that many American women do NOT like the actions of our leaders in Congress; the lack of professionalism of our reporters & most particularly we don't like the situation in Gaza that has been foisted upon them by the Israelis!”
Likewise, Andrea Mitchell lost all credibility with me during the 06 Lebanon onslaught when she said on the air that "Israel has to do what it has to do." This is NOT reporting! Instead it is blatant promotion & apologia for the Israeli actions. As far as Rachel is concerned she has mixed reviews with me on the Israelis. She did a good interview of Jimmy Carter in contrast to many others including (BOOK TV's) radio geek in St. Louis who seemed to have a script written for him with the most hostile questions that he actually seemed very embarrassed about asking the former prez.
Thanks Ann for being in Gaza & tell the women there that many American women do NOT like the actions of our leaders in Congress; the lack of professionalism of our reporters & most particularly we don't like the situation in Gaza that has been foisted upon them by the Israelis!”
Caroline Kennedy Lets Political Elites Know She Expects A US Senate Seat
Commented Dec 15, 2008 at 18:13:25 in Politics
“I thought those comments were unnecessary also. But Jane's points that Kennedy should be out mixing it up with the peasants is not over the top. The strategy that Caroline is taking is rather elite. Kennedy should be mixing it up with the peasants finding out what they think and sharing her views and what she wants to do...not just making phone calls and expecting the "entitlement" factor to go her way”
TexaDem replied on Dec 15, 2008 at 18:44:14
“Suggesting that Ms. Kennedy meet with the people of New York is not outrageous. But it appears that she only today decided that this was something she wanted to pursue. Give her some time. The first step is informing the governor of her intentions and the second step is reaching out to leaders of key constituencies. I haven't heard about anyone else holding listening tours to discuss their interest in the Senate seat yet, and if they have, they probably confirmed their interest more than a few hours ago. But the real question is whether Ms. Hamsher has held the other people vying for the Senate seat to the same standards (i.e., sexist ridicule) that she is subjecting Ms. Kennedy to.”
Caroline Kennedy? Thanks But No Thanks
Commented Dec 08, 2008 at 14:00:50 in Politics
“On Hardball last week Micheal Smearconish was the first person who I heard ask "what our her qualifications" A question that Matthews should have had the balls to ask”
The New Hooverites
Commented Oct 28, 2008 at 21:34:56 in Business
“Mr. Phillips love your books. Over the last three weeks I have heard the economic package as a "bailout, a rescue, an investment (they backed off of this really fast) and then a recovery plan" What the hell is this package.
I call it the biggest inside Treasury HEIST in our history.”
I call it the biggest inside Treasury HEIST in our history.”
Last week I took on Michelle Bachmann -- Now the Red-Baiting Rep. Might Lose Her Job
Commented Oct 25, 2008 at 14:59:51 in Politics
“What is the problem here? No criticism of Katrina for taking credit for something that clearly Chris Matthews was responsible for? Matthews took out Bachman and he did not set out to do so..he just allowed her to keep digging. Give credit where credit is due.”
Last week I took on Michelle Bachmann -- Now the Red-Baiting Rep. Might Lose Her Job
Commented Oct 25, 2008 at 14:55:44 in Politics
“Chris Matthews gave her several opportunities to save herself but Bachman kept digging. Chris Matthews allowed Michelle Bachman to dig her own grave. Katrina you helped with your comments, but Matthew let Bachman take herself out. You assisted afterwards. Give credit where it is due.”
Happy Birthday James Carville. Now Retire.
Commented Oct 25, 2008 at 14:07:39 in Politics
“I love James Carville. I hope he never retires. He is funny, charming and so intelligent. Happy Birthday James!”
nancytheragingliberal replied on Oct 25, 2008 at 15:10:26
“Cathleen, I agree, but.....Every since he married the right-winger, Cheney worker, he has had the life sucked out of him. He is not the care-free, liberal James of old. Too bad, but it is true, love does strange things to people. Happy B-Day, James.”
The Battle Plan II: Sarah "Evita" Palin, the Muse of the Coming Police State
Commented Sep 24, 2008 at 12:05:08 in Politics
“To think that Sarah Palin is meeting with world leaders as a representative of our country is an embarrassment for us all. This woman knows nothing about foreign policy and barely knows about domestic issues. John McCain was obviously not thinking about our country when he chose her.”
Welcome to the final stages of the coup...
Commented Sep 21, 2008 at 16:11:06 in Politics
“You go Larissa
The U.S. Treasury Is About To Be Robbed. and Secretary of The Treasury Paulson is the Head Gun Man
As I watched and listened to Secretary of the Treasury Paulson on Meet the Press and This Week I thought to myself the U.S. Treasury is about to be robbed, cleaned out by the very same people who take stands against a national health care program, equity in education etc.
Paulson holds holds the key to the treasury and is holding a gun to our Reps heads and to the American taxpayers heads ” better give in now or it’s going to be worse”. This morning Paulson would not support any suggestions being made to hold these corporate thugs accountable. Paulson stated that “it pained him” that the American taxpayer was going to be left holding the bag. But the bailout was the best way to “protect the American taxpayer” Where the hell have Paulson and Bernecke been?
The only person to say “whoa, what’s the rush” was Donna Brazille, with a bit of support from George Will. (could hardly believe that one)
We may be about to witness the biggest robbery of all times and the American taxpayers are sitting and watching the robbery from their living rooms.
CALL YOUR SENATORS AND CONGRESSPEOPLE THIS WEEK AND SAY NO TO THE BAILOUTS. HOLD THESE THUGS ACCOUNTABLE.”
The U.S. Treasury Is About To Be Robbed. and Secretary of The Treasury Paulson is the Head Gun Man
As I watched and listened to Secretary of the Treasury Paulson on Meet the Press and This Week I thought to myself the U.S. Treasury is about to be robbed, cleaned out by the very same people who take stands against a national health care program, equity in education etc.
Paulson holds holds the key to the treasury and is holding a gun to our Reps heads and to the American taxpayers heads ” better give in now or it’s going to be worse”. This morning Paulson would not support any suggestions being made to hold these corporate thugs accountable. Paulson stated that “it pained him” that the American taxpayer was going to be left holding the bag. But the bailout was the best way to “protect the American taxpayer” Where the hell have Paulson and Bernecke been?
The only person to say “whoa, what’s the rush” was Donna Brazille, with a bit of support from George Will. (could hardly believe that one)
We may be about to witness the biggest robbery of all times and the American taxpayers are sitting and watching the robbery from their living rooms.
CALL YOUR SENATORS AND CONGRESSPEOPLE THIS WEEK AND SAY NO TO THE BAILOUTS. HOLD THESE THUGS ACCOUNTABLE.”
Listening to the Dalai Lama in Aspen
Commented Jul 28, 2008 at 09:42:17 in Living
“Thank you Anita. I have had the privilege of hearing the Dali Lama in person numerous times. This man cuts through the bull with laughter and a crystal clear message. Will we listen will we practice ? He challenges us ever so politely.
thanks for sharing”
thanks for sharing”
AnitaThompson replied on Jul 29, 2008 at 15:30:48
“Good question.”
A Generational Challenge to Repower America
Commented Jul 17, 2008 at 22:23:31 in Green
“With you all the way Al. Thanks for all you do. Some of us are pushing hard.
Hey go check out Antioch in Yellow Springs Ohio...this college needs a buyer, it just closed down. I thought of your efforts when I was visiting the campus this spring. This small and beautiful campus would be a perfect setting for you to operate out of. Or how about turning that small college into a alternative energy outlet ..or a new green college.”
Hey go check out Antioch in Yellow Springs Ohio...this college needs a buyer, it just closed down. I thought of your efforts when I was visiting the campus this spring. This small and beautiful campus would be a perfect setting for you to operate out of. Or how about turning that small college into a alternative energy outlet ..or a new green college.”
markie1111 replied on Jul 17, 2008 at 22:47:00
“the guys at M.I.T., etc are guys we need to be listening to and watching. the knowledge is there and the will to tap it is paramount. just one little current example. geothermal in wyoming. imagine a system of underground powerplants spitting out DC in volumes and where the elk and wolves roam above. total cost and total benefit are sweet.”
A Generational Challenge to Repower America
Commented Jul 17, 2008 at 22:19:09 in Green
“With you all the way Al. Pushing hard. Thanks for all that you are doing. Hey we just had a small college in Ohio go under. Antioch in Yellow Springs Ohio. Perfect site for you to operate out of. Turn that small college into an alternative center in central Ohio. The place needs a buyer.”
Why Karl Rove Should Go To Jail
Commented Jul 17, 2008 at 22:17:27 in Politics
“Thank you Rep Sanchez for all you do. Our nation is desperate for Accountability in regard to this war based on a "pack of lies", outing Plame, politicizing our justice system and so much more. We can not as a nation move forward until we witness and participate in holding these criminals accountable. Again thank you for all you do. Many of us are marching right behind your efforts!”
UnbiasView replied on Jul 17, 2008 at 22:50:56
“Actually that isn't why they want him to testify but don't worry about it.”
Bill Clinton: Purdum a "Sleazy" "Slimy" "Scumbag"
Commented Jun 03, 2008 at 17:59:27 in Home
“Bill Clinton is telling the truth here. This guy is a "scumbag" and many others in the media are. Bill Clinton also told the truth in South Carolina (I was there) the race card was being played big by the Obama campaign.”
kroses98 replied on Jun 03, 2008 at 19:42:48
“NO, it is Bill Clinton who is the "scumbag," as you so delicately put it, and it was HE who played the "RACE CARD!" But it backfired, big time, as we all now know, and as it will be recorded in the history books!!!”
