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Rep. Patrick Kennedy Banned From Receiving Communion By Bishop Thomas Tobin
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 11:34:13 in Politics
“This is the United States of America, not Communist China where pregnant women are still dragged kicking and screaming into abortion surgery against their will.”
pipetoe replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 11:41:38
“OK..huh?”
JessWonderin replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 11:38:26
“MYTH . . . but who cares when you are Right . . . . .”
Dung Helps Reveal Why Mammoths Died Out
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 09:36:53 in Green
“A mammoth is actually an American elephant and is the symbol of the Republican party.
Draw your own conclusions about the future of the RNC.”
Draw your own conclusions about the future of the RNC.”
Spiky Kitten replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 16:23:57
“Isn't the DNC's symbol is an A**.”
![Help The Steins: Mother Who Went Blind To Save Her Children's Sight Struggles With Medical Debt [UPDATED]](http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/110943/thumbs/s-STEIN-FAMILY-small.jpg)
Help The Steins: Mother Who Went Blind To Save Her Children's Sight Struggles With Medical Debt [UPDATED]
Commented Oct 13, 2009 at 22:18:48 in Impact
“gale4786, did you bother to read the story? This is not a family that has a problem with co-pays. Their insurance has denied them further care for anything related to Stickler's Disease. Period. Due to a nasty, greedy trick called risk management, the insurance company pays NOTHING toward the treatment of Stickler's. The mother is giving up further treatment to free up money so her two girls can retain their sight.
I'm all for single payer/public option, too, BUT I have no "buts". I am extremely happy with my health insurance and perhaps yours is just as fantastic, BUT if you and your children were denied care for a genetic disease and your insurance wouldn't pay, I'd donate to you, too. Short of being very wealthy, a family coudn't afford the treatment to prevent three of its four members from going blind. In the long run, the added burden on society of providing for the needs of three sightless people will be much greater than simply providing a public option that will actually benefit people in this untenable situation.
We need a revolution and the first casualty should be private health insurance companies. Greedy insurance companies who do nothing but take huge profits and provide little in return must go.”
I'm all for single payer/public option, too, BUT I have no "buts". I am extremely happy with my health insurance and perhaps yours is just as fantastic, BUT if you and your children were denied care for a genetic disease and your insurance wouldn't pay, I'd donate to you, too. Short of being very wealthy, a family coudn't afford the treatment to prevent three of its four members from going blind. In the long run, the added burden on society of providing for the needs of three sightless people will be much greater than simply providing a public option that will actually benefit people in this untenable situation.
We need a revolution and the first casualty should be private health insurance companies. Greedy insurance companies who do nothing but take huge profits and provide little in return must go.”
Kyl: "I Don't Need Maternity Care" So Employers Shouldn't Be Required To Provide It (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 28, 2009 at 11:14:51 in Politics
“When it comes to the health care companies, Sen. Kyl only has an open pocket, but no b@%#*. Guess he doesn't have to worry about prostate cancer, either.”
Junk Removers Find Heart-Breaking Wreckage In Foreclosed Homes
Commented Sep 24, 2009 at 01:39:00 in Business
“As I said to my European relatives who came to visit, "Welcome to America. You're on your own."”
Junk Removers Find Heart-Breaking Wreckage In Foreclosed Homes
Commented Sep 24, 2009 at 01:37:01 in Business
“Greed is a powerful motivator. The question to address Bush-Cheney, Inc. is this:
When is enough, enough?”
When is enough, enough?”
Junk Removers Find Heart-Breaking Wreckage In Foreclosed Homes
Commented Sep 24, 2009 at 01:33:42 in Business
“After looking at an Angel Food Ministries flyer, "if you eat, you qualify" to buy from them. There are no income restrictions, so your niece did not cheat. As a matter of fact, she helped subsidize the purchase more food for those who can't afford to buy enough groceries. If you donate, that's even better.”
Chlowina replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 14:11:45
“Thanks for the info. I was at their site and took it for granted it was for those in need.
And I know my niece was just trying to help us. We went thru a lot after hubby was diagnosed with MS and lost his job, our insurance, blah blah blah. And because I misunderstood the purpose of this organization, I misjudged my niece.
Head hung in shame. :~(”
And I know my niece was just trying to help us. We went thru a lot after hubby was diagnosed with MS and lost his job, our insurance, blah blah blah. And because I misunderstood the purpose of this organization, I misjudged my niece.
Head hung in shame. :~(”
SNL Takes On Republicans In Congress Over Joe Wilson Outburst (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 18, 2009 at 14:24:38 in Comedy
“There are some similarities between the SNL cast and the Repugnants. Both do their skits with straight faces.”
Life Span Of African-Americans In New Orleans Rivals North Korea's
Commented Sep 18, 2009 at 13:31:17 in Politics
“If socialism equals poor quality of life, what happened to those who were bailed out on Wall St. ? They seem to have extraordinary health and well-being. Besides, they all have those nifty bumper stickers that say, "We're all socialists now! "”
When Getting Beaten By Your Husband Is A Pre-Existing Condition
Commented Sep 15, 2009 at 08:30:10 in Politics
“Pre-existing is pre-existing and that's that. Once it's been reported to medical authorities that a spouse is a domestic abuse victim, that spouse will NEVER be insured. There is no "leave the ktchen, put some shoes on, file for divorce and get a restraining order and we'll see what we can do for you then," as Cryostatic puts it. What the abused spouse gets is a denial of coverage, forever. Of course, the abuser is insurable.”
Elton John Deemed Too Old, Too Gay To Adopt HIV Positive Ukrainian Boy
Commented Sep 14, 2009 at 12:21:27 in Entertainment
“Let's look at this logically. Would little Lev be better off in a Ukranian orphanage or with Elton John and David Furnish? Where would he get better treatment for HIV? Where would he get more love and attention?
Lev's chances of being adopted by a young, heterosexual married couple are slim to none. His chances of getting the best possible medical treatment while he's in this primitive orphanage are even worse.
If Lev remains in the orphanage, he will likely have a short, miserable life.
For Lev's sake, let's call on the Ukrainian government to let this child be adopted by Elton John and David Furnish.”
Lev's chances of being adopted by a young, heterosexual married couple are slim to none. His chances of getting the best possible medical treatment while he's in this primitive orphanage are even worse.
If Lev remains in the orphanage, he will likely have a short, miserable life.
For Lev's sake, let's call on the Ukrainian government to let this child be adopted by Elton John and David Furnish.”
newtom replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 12:30:16
“Unfortunately logic isn't being employed. Tragically, there are people who would prefer to see a child left in an orphanage than being loved and cared for by a family. Like the 1 represented above who doesn't understand that the pope is not the ruler of the world.”
SonofLiberty1 replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 12:26:48
“WHEN THE POPE SAYS THAT GAY MARRIAGES ARE OK THEN I WILL AGREE AND NOT BEFORE.
ANYWAY, IT'S A FOREIGN NATION AND THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO DECIDE.”
ANYWAY, IT'S A FOREIGN NATION AND THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO DECIDE.”
juhar replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 12:26:26
“Exactly. I hope Lev never finds out that his government stopped him from becoming the son of Elton John and David Furnish.
Elton John and David Furnish - ADOPT ME AS YOUR LOYAL EMPLOYEE - do you need a governess, live on the premises maid or whatever. CALL ME.”
Elton John and David Furnish - ADOPT ME AS YOUR LOYAL EMPLOYEE - do you need a governess, live on the premises maid or whatever. CALL ME.”
Tea Party Washington D.C. PHOTOS: Conservative Protesters Rally Against Big Government
Commented Sep 12, 2009 at 14:44:53 in Politics
“WHERE WERE THESE PROTESTORS DURING THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION?
Bush and Cheney spent like drunken sailors on shore leave...and then some. Where were they then?”
Bush and Cheney spent like drunken sailors on shore leave...and then some. Where were they then?”
McCain Evicts Angry Woman From Town Hall
Commented Aug 27, 2009 at 11:11:39 in Politics
“McCain won't help you get good, affordable medical insurance. It just isn't going to happen as he has consistently opposed health care reform for the past 30 years while accepting government-sponsored insurance for his gigantic brood. Arizona voters, you know what to do at election time.”
How Conservatives Got The Facts Wrong On Their Latest Obsession: The "Death Book" For Veterans
Commented Aug 22, 2009 at 23:54:48 in Politics
“You've got that right. Besides, the one this no one has ever accused Palin of is being human.”
beautyontheinside replied on Aug 23, 2009 at 01:12:19
“I don't think she is. I think she's an ev!l fem-bot.”
Snowe Says No Public Option, White House Says "That's Democracy"
Commented Aug 21, 2009 at 23:40:13 in Politics
“Then why would the polls state that 77% of the American public has a desire for nationalized health care? EVERYONE has a right to health care, not just those of us who can afford it or have it as part of our job benefits. There are 47 million people without access and millions more underinsured. We MUST do something about it.
The soulless bodies and minds of health insurance execs consist of a bottomless pit where no one ever has enough money. Their companies are the "death panels" that line the execs pockets by denying treatment, making them richer than Midas.
It's unbridled greed run amok. Must families declare bankruptcy and have their homes foreclosed to get the care they need in times of extreme illness or injury?
How many more Americans must die needlessly?
DEMAND THE PUBLIC OPTION!”
The soulless bodies and minds of health insurance execs consist of a bottomless pit where no one ever has enough money. Their companies are the "death panels" that line the execs pockets by denying treatment, making them richer than Midas.
It's unbridled greed run amok. Must families declare bankruptcy and have their homes foreclosed to get the care they need in times of extreme illness or injury?
How many more Americans must die needlessly?
DEMAND THE PUBLIC OPTION!”
Snowe Says No Public Option, White House Says "That's Democracy"
Commented Aug 21, 2009 at 16:04:07 in Politics
“Senator Snowe, your health insurance carrier has just designated "ugly" as a pre-existing condition.”
shela88 replied on Aug 21, 2009 at 16:18:07
“lol...off topic: I am in love with your cat!”
WeMustSpeakOut replied on Aug 21, 2009 at 16:09:24
“Nah, she's safe. She has government health care just like the rest of the blowhards.”
Snowe Says No Public Option, White House Says "That's Democracy"
Commented Aug 21, 2009 at 15:57:40 in Politics
“Why don't we just ignore this idiotic Republican gang of six and do the bidding of the vast majority of the American people. Vote these corporate puppets out of office. Citizens, watch over everyone in high office to make sure they do more for the people than they do for big business. The next 250 years or so of government of the people, for the people, and by the people should partially even the score. I'm sick and tired of the United States of America being a wholly-owned subsidiary of (fill in the blank).
To the Bastille! Gotta go to the basement and sharpen my guillotine now.”
To the Bastille! Gotta go to the basement and sharpen my guillotine now.”
AllieMD replied on Aug 21, 2009 at 16:06:28
“Because the majority of the American people don't want Obamacare - polls past and current show that.”
Murkowski Rebuts Palin: Don't "Gin Up Fear" With Death Panel Lies
Commented Aug 12, 2009 at 09:28:28 in Politics
“Sarah Palin, stop making things up!”
McConnell: Dem Reaction To Town Halls Shows We're Winning
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 12:22:17 in Politics
“The good people of Kentucky need to go to the poles and vote McConnell OUT of office. Following his career, it's easy to see that he sides with corporations every time, not standing up for the ordinary Kentuckian. I recall his big fight against SCHIP, fighting against health insurance for poor Kentucky children and their families. Meanwhile, he was all for Bush-Cheney spending billions, even trillions, on a stupid war contrived for the sake of their war profiteer cronies.”
Denied Claims Placed At Health Insurance CEO's Doorstep (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 06, 2009 at 19:28:45 in Business
“They've made plenty and had a very cushy lifestyle. When the commoners were fed up with Marie Antoinette and Louis, what was it that they did?
Can anyone post Hemley's addresses? He needs some mail on the subject of denials, etc.”
Can anyone post Hemley's addresses? He needs some mail on the subject of denials, etc.”
gkspapa replied on Aug 06, 2009 at 19:41:46
“These BASTARDS will go to HELL for sure.”
Off The Charts Drought In Texas, Tornadoes In New York (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 28, 2009 at 10:25:53 in Green
“Their former governor (and his vice-president, who is really from Texas, not Wyoming) raped and pillaged their way through the US treasury, spending like drunken sailors on shore leave. Texas never sent us anything but trouble and wants to secede. (YAY!) Texas Gov. Perry, seceder-in-chief, won't take TARP funds, so he certainly won't want help for the drought. Perry can take off his tin-foil hat and some time out from stirring up the tea baggers and birthers to deal with the drought. The free market is the ticket for Texas.”
AfterSomeThought replied on Jul 28, 2009 at 19:30:21
“Cybertoothcat, please see my reply to FrankenPC, above - don't lump all Texans together, any more than I should lump you in with the worst elements of your state - and they all have some. Let's work for a positive solution rather than prejudiced views - post with some intelligence and hit the right targets - use a scalpel, not a sledgehammer, please.
And by the way, we gave you a major portion of the space program, IBM, Dell and several chip manufacturers, the most respected cancer research center in the country at MD Anderson...just to scratch the surface. You probably posted your unconstructive comments through Texas-made components, so clam up.”
And by the way, we gave you a major portion of the space program, IBM, Dell and several chip manufacturers, the most respected cancer research center in the country at MD Anderson...just to scratch the surface. You probably posted your unconstructive comments through Texas-made components, so clam up.”
555-Pound Boy: Mother Of Obese Son Arrested For Criminal Neglect (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 27, 2009 at 09:32:16 in Home
“Thank you for seeing the light and switching parties. Now we must make sure that more and more African Americans are registered to vote.
Although the Democrats are far from perfect, the Republican party would look at this situation without caring about either the mother or child. The US needs to give more help to those who must work so much just to survive. It isn't fair to the families.
Incidentally, this child should qualify for SSI. He's obviously disabled. It isn't much, but it would help the mother raise him without constantly working.”
Although the Democrats are far from perfect, the Republican party would look at this situation without caring about either the mother or child. The US needs to give more help to those who must work so much just to survive. It isn't fair to the families.
Incidentally, this child should qualify for SSI. He's obviously disabled. It isn't much, but it would help the mother raise him without constantly working.”
555-Pound Boy: Mother Of Obese Son Arrested For Criminal Neglect (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 27, 2009 at 09:20:51 in Home
“I agree. How on earth is sending the mother to jail supposed to help the child? The woman worked a great deal and has obviously supported the boy, but with a limited income she had to be gone from the home for many hours of the day. She did take him for help in North Carolina, but they tuned them away.
Hopefully, a bariatric MD will see this and volunteer to help him. He's way beyond the scope of any parent.”
Hopefully, a bariatric MD will see this and volunteer to help him. He's way beyond the scope of any parent.”
nicole44 replied on Jul 27, 2009 at 09:58:33
“how will the mother's still being around and able to give him food going to help him? Maybe this way social sevices can get him on a healthier eating plan. This mother is unfit to care for her child and should be in jail. It's the same as those crazy parents who pray their child will get better in stead of taking them to the doctor. If this kid had a heart attack (God forbid) and d/es she should be in trouble.”
Is This The Stupidest Person Ever? (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 24, 2009 at 17:16:26 in Comedy
“Yes, I see that vegetables are abundant in California. Someone should have pulled the plug on this one. Or she could be the new head of the GOP.”
White House Open To Deal On Public Health Plan
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 09:59:32 in Politics
“The United States of America: a wholly-owned subsidiary of big pharma, health insurance companies and the AMA.
Everyone has the right to affordable health care. Grassroots efforts can be extremely effective. Of course, the other side is spending over $1,000,000.00 every day to maintain the status quo.”
Everyone has the right to affordable health care. Grassroots efforts can be extremely effective. Of course, the other side is spending over $1,000,000.00 every day to maintain the status quo.”
helonias replied on Jul 07, 2009 at 10:04:12
“ANNUAL COMPENSATION (2006 and 2007):
� Ronald A. Williams, Chair/ CEO, Aetna Inc., $23,045,834
� H. Edward Hanway, Chair/ CEO, Cigna Corp, $30.16 million
� David B. Snow, Jr, Chair/ CEO, Medco Health, $21.76 million
� Michael B. MCallister, CEO, Humana Inc, $20.06 million
� Stephen J. Hemsley, CEO, UnitedHealth Group, $13,164,529
� Angela F. Braly, President/ CEO, Wellpoint, $9,094,771
� Dale B. Wolf, CEO, Coventry Health Care, $20.86 million
� Jay M. Gellert, President/ CEO, Health Net, $16.65 million
� William C. Van Faasen, Chairman, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, $3 million plus $16.4 million in retirement benefits
� Charlie Baker, President/ CEO, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, $1.5 million
� James Roosevelt, Jr., CEO, Tufts Associated Health Plans, $1.3 million
� Cleve L. Killingsworth, President/CEO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, $3.6 million
� Raymond McCaskey, CEO, Health Care Service Corp (Blue Cross Blue Shield), $10.3 million
� Daniel P. McCartney, CEO, Healthcare Services Group, Inc, $ 1,061,513
� Daniel Loepp, CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, $1,657,555
� Todd S. Farha, CEO, WellCare Health Plans, $5,270,825
� Michael F. Neidorff, CEO, Centene Corp, $8,750,751
� Daniel Loepp, CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, $1,657,555
� Todd S. Farha, CEO, WellCare Health Plans, $5,270,825
� Michael F. Neidorff, CEO, Centene Corp, $8,750,751”
� Ronald A. Williams, Chair/ CEO, Aetna Inc., $23,045,834
� H. Edward Hanway, Chair/ CEO, Cigna Corp, $30.16 million
� David B. Snow, Jr, Chair/ CEO, Medco Health, $21.76 million
� Michael B. MCallister, CEO, Humana Inc, $20.06 million
� Stephen J. Hemsley, CEO, UnitedHealth Group, $13,164,529
� Angela F. Braly, President/ CEO, Wellpoint, $9,094,771
� Dale B. Wolf, CEO, Coventry Health Care, $20.86 million
� Jay M. Gellert, President/ CEO, Health Net, $16.65 million
� William C. Van Faasen, Chairman, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, $3 million plus $16.4 million in retirement benefits
� Charlie Baker, President/ CEO, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, $1.5 million
� James Roosevelt, Jr., CEO, Tufts Associated Health Plans, $1.3 million
� Cleve L. Killingsworth, President/CEO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, $3.6 million
� Raymond McCaskey, CEO, Health Care Service Corp (Blue Cross Blue Shield), $10.3 million
� Daniel P. McCartney, CEO, Healthcare Services Group, Inc, $ 1,061,513
� Daniel Loepp, CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, $1,657,555
� Todd S. Farha, CEO, WellCare Health Plans, $5,270,825
� Michael F. Neidorff, CEO, Centene Corp, $8,750,751
� Daniel Loepp, CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, $1,657,555
� Todd S. Farha, CEO, WellCare Health Plans, $5,270,825
� Michael F. Neidorff, CEO, Centene Corp, $8,750,751”
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