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Schwarzenegger Swipes Palin On Global Warming
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 10:28:59 in Politics
“She's like that bad house guest that won't go home. And why is the press enamored with every crackpot comment she makes?
I do find it amusing though, that the quitter feels the need to defend her 1/2 term as Governor of a State of 660,000 while continuing to deny that climate change might be caused by humans. Perhaps it was the shine off of Putin's big forehead that is melting Alaskas glaciers and destroying habitat. In her world he's not really human.”
I do find it amusing though, that the quitter feels the need to defend her 1/2 term as Governor of a State of 660,000 while continuing to deny that climate change might be caused by humans. Perhaps it was the shine off of Putin's big forehead that is melting Alaskas glaciers and destroying habitat. In her world he's not really human.”
AnnfromCA replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 10:33:25
“Hey, Arnie started this one. Blame him.”
Denemator replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 10:33:18
“She could see that shine from her back porch.”
Doughnuts For Dorgan: Drug Reimportation Killed In Deal That Might Get Cheaper Drugs For Seniors
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 23:05:58 in Politics
“Sorry, but you're wrong. You're welcome to look at my previous posts to see what my political bent is.”
Doughnuts For Dorgan: Drug Reimportation Killed In Deal That Might Get Cheaper Drugs For Seniors
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 23:03:51 in Politics
“My disapointment lies in his passivity. I know he needs the whole Democratic Party to be able to get things done, but he doesn't have that,
I had plenty of outrage about Bush and the Republicans. Obama inherited their mess, but what worries me is that he seems content to not be the leader when we desperately need a leader. He's a smart man, maybe he'll learn.
Bush could have ruled the world after 9-11, but he squandered that and then some by his immoral, incompetent and corrupt leadership.”
I had plenty of outrage about Bush and the Republicans. Obama inherited their mess, but what worries me is that he seems content to not be the leader when we desperately need a leader. He's a smart man, maybe he'll learn.
Bush could have ruled the world after 9-11, but he squandered that and then some by his immoral, incompetent and corrupt leadership.”
Clever Screen Name replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 23:12:25
“So if he screamed at the top of his lungs -- but still didn't have the votes, which would've been the case regardless -- you'd feel better?”
Doughnuts For Dorgan: Drug Reimportation Killed In Deal That Might Get Cheaper Drugs For Seniors
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 22:51:44 in Politics
“It's becoming perverse.
The Democratic Party has become a laughing stock and an embarassment to liberals everywhere. They are incapable of getting anything done. There may be Democratic politicians by Party but if it smells like it and looks like it, it probably is.
Health Care Reform....
End the Afghanistan war....NO
Hold Banks accountabl
President Obama either thinks he is not vulnerable in 2012 or he is getting bad advice, because he is losing support at Tiger Woods speed.”
The Democratic Party has become a laughing stock and an embarassment to liberals everywhere. They are incapable of getting anything done. There may be Democratic politicians by Party but if it smells like it and looks like it, it probably is.
Health Care Reform....
End the Afghanistan war....NO
Hold Banks accountabl
President Obama either thinks he is not vulnerable in 2012 or he is getting bad advice, because he is losing support at Tiger Woods speed.”
Gretel1or2 replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 23:00:06
“This is NOT about Obama, and I'm not even sure how the Tiger Woods analogy is relevant - oh yeah, I know why.....th
Gretel1or2 replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 22:57:08
“That's the problem..y
Citigroup Gets Massive Tax Break In Deal with IRS
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 22:38:24 in Business
“This bums me out big time.”
Lieberman: Liberal Enthusiasm Convinced Me To Oppose Medicare Buy-In
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 15:52:17 in Politics
“I'm betting Lieberman is retiring in 2012 and will move back to Israel where he get's health insurance covered by the government, subsidized by the American Tax Payer.”
booboo111 replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 15:58:43
“Not so. He'll be working as a lobbyist for the health care industry. Now he's just a "consultan
Conner1985 replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 15:55:29
“Sorry, you lose. Might as well pay up now.”
WonderfulLife replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 15:55:25
“Living on the funds paid to him by the health care industry”
Kill The Bill? Some Progressives Say Nothing Is Better Than Senate Health Care Bill (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 15:42:35 in Politics
“Until we have representatives who are more interested in serving their constituents than the Health Insurance companies this whole effort is a waste of time. The bill being presented with smiley faces is a bill, I'll give you that, but it's really a give away to the insurance industry. It seems that democratic leadership is so desperate to put something out so they can say victory that they no longer care if it's something that will actually help people who need it.
I'd rather have nothing than another freebee to the parasites who are feeding off of us.
Pregressives, your work is not done. The Democratic party needs some house cleaning.”
I'd rather have nothing than another freebee to the parasites who are feeding off of us.
Pregressives, your work is not done. The Democratic party needs some house cleaning.”
Biden: Lieberman 'Will See The Light' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 14:22:09 in Politics
“Would slimeballs be more appropriate? ;)”
WeMustSpeakOut replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 15:09:39
“Yes much better, thank you. =]”
Biden: Lieberman 'Will See The Light' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 13:46:44 in Politics
“Biden may be right, Liberman might vote for the bill. Of course that means that the bill is nothing but a give away to the Health Insurance industry and won't have any meaningful change other than higher premiums and more hocus pocus "Here's your coverage..
If Health Care fails, the Democrats will be the ones who pay because Democratic voters won't bother going to thge polls. The Rethugs are already as low as they can go, there's nowhere but up for them.”
If Health Care fails, the Democrats will be the ones who pay because Democratic voters won't bother going to thge polls. The Rethugs are already as low as they can go, there's nowhere but up for them.”
Mikeeee replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 14:04:54
“Stop flattering them by calling them an industry. They create nothing but poverty. Industries create discernible wealth for the nation.”
Rep. Capuano Tells Fellow Dems: 'You're Screwed'
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 13:31:10 in Politics
“Just voting Democratic doesn't get it anymore. With the Republican Party in shambles more conservative politicians with a social concious are gravitating to the Democratic Party. Arlen Specter comes to mind but it is happening on the local level as well. If we want real change it will require changing the Democrats in office who are obstructionist.
President Obama may have made a huge mistake by escallating Afghanistan. If in fact he uses this surge as a way to get us out he'll be OK. If it is preceived as just more of the same Democrats will pay by voters staying home in 2012.”
President Obama may have made a huge mistake by escallating Afghanistan. If in fact he uses this surge as a way to get us out he'll be OK. If it is preceived as just more of the same Democrats will pay by voters staying home in 2012.”
SangZe replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 13:34:18
“The dims are dead. I see no reason for them to continue any hold on either house of congress. They just didn't get it, and they will pay for it. The repugs may look like fools, but they'll get the last laugh next year - and for many years thereafter.”
Kill The Bill? Some Progressives Say Nothing Is Better Than Senate Health Care Bill (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 12:39:14 in Politics
“The American Legislative process is torturous by design. The Senate was created to specifically mung up the works with the theory that the majority would trample the rights of the minority. Unfortunately with a few exceptions the senate is populated by the same people who rubber stamped Bush's wars of adventure and repealed regulations that created the scenario where the financial system melted down.
There hasn't been enough change in that body to get something as vital as a national health care system passed that isn't a give away of taxpayer money to the health Insurance Companies and will end up costing Americans in higher premiums. We need to focus on Senators who need to be voted out of office
No Medicare buy in-no bill.”
There hasn't been enough change in that body to get something as vital as a national health care system passed that isn't a give away of taxpayer money to the health Insurance Companies and will end up costing Americans in higher premiums. We need to focus on Senators who need to be voted out of office
No Medicare buy in-no bill.”
Viper replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 12:40:54
“There is nothing in the Constitution that says there needs to be a 60 vote rule to end filibuster
Its a voted on convention
regards”
Its a voted on convention
regards”
Wall Street Bankers Put Obama On Hold
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 12:08:04 in Business
“Phil Gramm is probably the single most culpable politician who set the table for the financial meltdown when he sponsored the repeal of the Glass Steagall act which gutted the regulations of the banking industry. This allowed the banks to create the murkey dirivitive market.
The old Republican mantra is that the market will police itself. We've all seen the fallacy of that although the Republicans haven't as they invited 100 bankers to advise them on how they should vote on the banking regulations bill.
Banks are not willingly going to be good citizens. They are concerned by two things, profit and their own personal compensation. Stop trying to molify these guys. They won't do anything on their own.”
The old Republican mantra is that the market will police itself. We've all seen the fallacy of that although the Republicans haven't as they invited 100 bankers to advise them on how they should vote on the banking regulations bill.
Banks are not willingly going to be good citizens. They are concerned by two things, profit and their own personal compensation. Stop trying to molify these guys. They won't do anything on their own.”
njgal4obama replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 12:12:24
“Concise and 100% accurate!
Fanned”
Fanned”
Tea Party PACs Start Raising Funds For Conservative Campaigns
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 11:02:42 in Politics
“Sorry, you're wrong. It may not be perfect but the Democrats at least care about their constituents and have more of an agenda than the Repub's NO agenda.”
mikefina replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 21:28:47
“NO, they don't care about you. You might want them to, but they don't.
They take your money, pat you on the head, then ignore you. They know full well, that you aren't going anywhere. You are captive.
Moreover, the Rep's are out of power. They don't have to propose the agenda. Their job is to oppose an agenda that doesn't represent their interests. I'll bet you wish the Dems, under the leadership of the current Speaker and Leader had said "NO" a few times during the previous Administration.”
They take your money, pat you on the head, then ignore you. They know full well, that you aren't going anywhere. You are captive.
Moreover, the Rep's are out of power. They don't have to propose the agenda. Their job is to oppose an agenda that doesn't represent their interests. I'll bet you wish the Dems, under the leadership of the current Speaker and Leader had said "NO" a few times during the previous Administration.”
mikefina replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 14:51:18
“They don't care about you. How naive.
They have been able to take advantage of their "diverse" coalition for 60 years, because the coalition will take whatever few scraps fall from the table.
Faithful lapdogs, to the Dem Party.
And the Reps are out of power. They can say no all day. I'd bet you wish the Dems had said no to the Bush agenda, eh?”
They have been able to take advantage of their "diverse" coalition for 60 years, because the coalition will take whatever few scraps fall from the table.
Faithful lapdogs, to the Dem Party.
And the Reps are out of power. They can say no all day. I'd bet you wish the Dems had said no to the Bush agenda, eh?”
mikefina replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 13:01:25
“NO they DON'T care--that's the point. The core constituencies of the Dems have been every-bit as disdained by the entrenched elected officials as the Rep constituen
The Republican constituency, lilly-white, evangelical and upwardly mobile have BENEFITTED from Rep legislative an policy initiatives.
You can't say that about the DEMS core.”
The Republican constituency, lilly-white, evangelical and upwardly mobile have BENEFITTED from Rep legislative an policy initiatives.
You can't say that about the DEMS core.”
Al Franken: Spars With GOP Leadership On Senate Floor, Accuses Thune Of Not Reading Health Bill (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 10:58:03 in Politics
“Al Franken has appointed himself quite nicely since coming into office. His shrewed amendment requiring with holding contracts from defense contractors who restrict their employees from taking workplace sexual assualts or discrimination to court embarrassed the Republicans as they fell into the trap by voting against it. (because they are against everything the Democrats are for)
He's quite smart and it appears when he speaks, people listen. I love this guy.”
He's quite smart and it appears when he speaks, people listen. I love this guy.”
Cynth replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 11:38:56
“Yes, proud of him!”
sedwat replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 11:05:25
“And, in typical Republican fashion, they blamed Franken for helping them look like monsters. Not that they needed any help.”
Tea Party PACs Start Raising Funds For Conservative Campaigns
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 10:48:48 in Politics
“I wonder if the Tea Party people will ever realize that the Republican Party is gaming them?
The GOP promises a lot, but then only delivers to their base. Big Business. These people are being courted like a Southern Belle, only to be dropped as soon as their value is done. You can already see the presidential hopefulls trying to out conservative themselves to appease this faction, while traditional republicans are being pushed out.
Who ever comes out on top, the other conservatives will need somewhere to go. I see a new conservative party evolving which will further marginalize the GOP.”
The GOP promises a lot, but then only delivers to their base. Big Business. These people are being courted like a Southern Belle, only to be dropped as soon as their value is done. You can already see the presidential hopefulls trying to out conservative themselves to appease this faction, while traditional republicans are being pushed out.
Who ever comes out on top, the other conservatives will need somewhere to go. I see a new conservative party evolving which will further marginalize the GOP.”
whiskeytangofoxtrot451 replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 11:06:15
“Teabaggers are to the GOP today what the social conservatives were to the Bush administration.
Courted, then used and discarded when no longer needed.”
Courted, then used and discarded when no longer needed.”
mikefina replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 10:58:49
“Insert Unions, Blacks, Latinos, Poor, Children, etc.. and you get the same "gaming" victims--just of a Democratic Party affilition.
Moreover, Progressives, MoveOn'ers, etc. must be feeling "gamed" about now, I should think.”
Moreover, Progressives, MoveOn'ers, etc. must be feeling "gamed" about now, I should think.”
Cori Rist "Today" Show INTERVIEW: Rist Tears Up, Says Woods Is Not 'An Honest Man'
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 21:10:37 in Sports
“Pleeeeease, spare me the I'm so ashamed stuff. You're getting paid for this too.”
Lieberman's Medicare Flip-Flop Leaves Democrats Fuming
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 20:22:52 in Politics
“I guess when Lieberman and Gore lost in 2000 it must have done something to his psyche and he lost his mind. When his man McCain lost again last year it was the final straw. It's all the liberal Democrats fault!
Expect to see him with a bullhorn working up the crowd at the next Tea Bagger Convention.”
Expect to see him with a bullhorn working up the crowd at the next Tea Bagger Convention.”
dylansfan replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 07:11:32
“Right on the money! Faved!!”
sweetwhine replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 20:27:34
“You explained it perfectly.”
HITO replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 20:25:48
“Your post was funny, but also spot on.
Who knows whatevil lurks in the ego of Joe?
Fanned.”
Who knows whatevil lurks in the ego of Joe?
Fanned.”
Disuberence2 replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 20:24:17
“I can see it now...
"Who wanted the pepperoni?"”
"Who wanted the pepperoni?"”
LieberGrinch replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 20:23:46
“I still have a reserved seat on the Straight Talk Express...
Lieberman's Medicare Flip-Flop Leaves Democrats Fuming
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 20:07:38 in Politics
“Lieberman is punishing liberals because of his loss in 2006. His one man show is all about revenge.
If the Democratic leadership is unable or unwilling to make him work to keep his chairman ship, they need replacement as well.
We were able to finally get a Democratic majority in 2008, but we didn't replace enough Dino's to get anything done. Political donations from liberals need to be focused on national races that require achange.”
If the Democratic leadership is unable or unwilling to make him work to keep his chairman ship, they need replacement as well.
We were able to finally get a Democratic majority in 2008, but we didn't replace enough Dino's to get anything done. Political donations from liberals need to be focused on national races that require achange.”
kylie replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 20:22:36
“It's about selling out, waiting for more insurance perks, lack of concern for the people of this country, and misplaced revenge.
Look in the mirror, Mr. Lieberman, you have yourself to blame for losing the public's trust, and your Party's respect.”
Look in the mirror, Mr. Lieberman, you have yourself to blame for losing the public's trust, and your Party's respect.”
HMDMSR replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 20:14:13
“Lieberman was a DLC operative. His views are almost as Republican as they are Democrat.”
Bank's Failure Shows Lapses By Regulators
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 18:48:04 in Business
“Grover Nordquist famously said "My goal is to cut government in half in twenty-five years, to get it down to the size where we can drown it in the bathtub."
George Bush, who wasn't into making Government smaller rather he just wanted it to be a non factor especially in the financial world. With every department and agency besides the military and Homeland Security, he throttled their budgets and placed political operatives in place. The theory being that the market would correct itself.
The Financial meltdown was unwittingly allowed to happen because the Market is always right. NOT.”
George Bush, who wasn't into making Government smaller rather he just wanted it to be a non factor especially in the financial world. With every department and agency besides the military and Homeland Security, he throttled their budgets and placed political operatives in place. The theory being that the market would correct itself.
The Financial meltdown was unwittingly allowed to happen because the Market is always right. NOT.”
schatsie replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 21:50:46
“George Bush, Mr Plausible Deniability is LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK,,,his good friends the HAVEMORES cannot do enough for him....aft
Stimulus Funds Rejection By Local Officials Causing Controversy
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 13:41:59 in Politics
“If I were so unlucky to live in one of these districts I would become an activist to make sure the idiots who turned the money down didn't stay in office long.
Our country has become so politically divided that politicians feel justified in making personal decisions that would have negative effects for their constituents for purely political purposes. It's obvious these people have bought into the absurd fantasy world that is todays Republican party.
The new Republican motto: If you don't want to get anything done that might help average Americans, but love helping rich people, we're the party for you.”
Our country has become so politically divided that politicians feel justified in making personal decisions that would have negative effects for their constituents for purely political purposes. It's obvious these people have bought into the absurd fantasy world that is todays Republican party.
The new Republican motto: If you don't want to get anything done that might help average Americans, but love helping rich people, we're the party for you.”
81% Of Dems Want Lieberman Punished For Health Care Filibuster
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 09:41:28 in Politics
“Let's face it, if we really want signifigant change progressives still have some work to do in 2010 & 2012.
The problem has not been President Obama so much as people like Lieberman who are tired old political hacks stuck in the back pockets of the lobbyists. The President may be frustrating us with his middle of the road stance, but these are the same people who rubber stamped Bush's policies and sided with the Republicans for years. They need to go, not just be punished. Focus needs to be made on which Democrats are not supporting their constituents and on Republicans who are in potentially winnable districts. It is the only way real change can happen in the American poiltical system.”
The problem has not been President Obama so much as people like Lieberman who are tired old political hacks stuck in the back pockets of the lobbyists. The President may be frustrating us with his middle of the road stance, but these are the same people who rubber stamped Bush's policies and sided with the Republicans for years. They need to go, not just be punished. Focus needs to be made on which Democrats are not supporting their constituents and on Republicans who are in potentially winnable districts. It is the only way real change can happen in the American poiltical system.”
Adultery Still A Crime In New Hampshire After 200 Years
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 18:10:56 in Politics
“An interesting law for a state where the state motto is Live Free or Die.
I imagine standing for an hour with a noose around your neck on a gallows might have been a pretty harrowing and humiliating experience. Some conservative religious theocrat is probably kicking himself that he didn't know this law was on the books before it was removed.”
I imagine standing for an hour with a noose around your neck on a gallows might have been a pretty harrowing and humiliating experience. Some conservative religious theocrat is probably kicking himself that he didn't know this law was on the books before it was removed.”
old lady replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 21:01:54
“Not to nitpick, but get our motto right... it's Live, Freeze & Die”
Lieberman: Dems Haven't Given Up Enough On Health Care
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 12:28:52 in Politics
“Speaking of not having given up enough, I don't think Lieberman has given up enough since his traitorous support of McCain and the things he said about Obama in the election.
Lieberman thinks the Democrats need him. I think the Democrats need to exorcise him and let him play his little games with the Republicans.
Anyone but Lieberman in 2012”
Lieberman thinks the Democrats need him. I think the Democrats need to exorcise him and let him play his little games with the Republicans.
Anyone but Lieberman in 2012”
ron071 replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 12:37:49
“The answer to health care/insurance reform is now, and always has been RECONCILIATION. This attempt to win the support of the faux Democrats is futile, as they will only be satisfied when true reform is destroyed for another 60 years. Let's wake up to this reality and stop pretending that foes can be won over by any real reform. How much more delay is to be encouraged by dealing with the enemies of health insurance reform? It seems very clear to most except Sen. Reid.”
Summers: Obama Will Persuade Bankers Because 'We Were There For Them'
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 12:12:08 in Politics
“I have to agree with Arianna. Larry Summers has had his run. Rather than getting tough on banks and breaking up the too big to fail bunch or putting stipulations on money given by the FDIC, Summers tells the banks that we have their backs. Meanwhile banks like Goldman Sachs accept TARP funds at practically no interest rate and instead of reinvesting it back in America, loan it to Australia at a higher interest rate while American workers are laid off because their companies can no longer get short term business loans needed for growth.
This advisory team is too tied to the banking industry and there is no voice for the consumer and the tax payers who are footing the bill for their very existence and are now paying for their bonuses as well. It's time for some fresh ideas.”
This advisory team is too tied to the banking industry and there is no voice for the consumer and the tax payers who are footing the bill for their very existence and are now paying for their bonuses as well. It's time for some fresh ideas.”
Senate Bill Provision Creates Private Industry Rationing: Reform Advocate
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 20:15:02 in Politics
“This provision won't last. Talk about Death Panels. This whole process has a way to go yet. The Insurance industry has their little pieces of mystery meat all ground up in this Health Care reform bill sausage congress is making.
If it get's passed, and that's no sure thing, it will no doubt be unsatisfactory considering the expectations.”
If it get's passed, and that's no sure thing, it will no doubt be unsatisfactory considering the expectations.”
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