gdcb1128's Comments (179)

“Most pertinent point here.”

“I think it's sad to make sweeping generalizations like this. We can't necessarily blame young women for not knowing that they need to fight for something they have always had. It is our job to raise our girls to be aware and educated. Although I think we are on the same side of the choice debate, I am insulted to have my daughters characterized like this.”

“agree 100%-fanned!”

“Disagree on your first and last statements entirely. There are a lot of things that could have been done better. That is ALWAYS true. And changing the way things are is a process with as many obstacles as opinions and it is never easy. I don't look at Obama simply as a slightly better alternative to McCain. I still believe in him and am willing to give him more time before passing any judgment. I would vote exactly the same way I did one year ago. I am glad Bob wrote this article and I stand by my earlier assessment that he nailed it.

Please explain how it would have been "so easy to make them better." Have you ever worked in politics or in any legislative process?”

“Give 'em hell, Mr. Alan!”

“I definitely don't support a free pass on any of those issues. I'm just not willing to level a pass/fail judgment 10 months into a 4 year term. I also don't think that there is any candidate, politician, etc. who I agree with on all issues. I think Obama is an incredibly smart man and I still think he can make significant changes that will be beneficial overall. That said, Obama does not alone create all policy and the political system is a serious mess. He also has, and will continue to, make mistakes AND we should hold him accountable and push hard on issues important to us.”

“Since you're not interested in conversations, I'm probably wasting my time, but in what then are you interested? Further I didn't mean "conversations" alone as the only way, but as part of the process.

As example to the contrary, I hold up the last 8 years in which the only conversation related to fear, hatred, intolerance and war.

Yes, there is a legislative process in this country and it doesn't always seem to work the way many of us would like, but there are democrats (Dennis Kucinich, Anthony Weiner, Alan Grayson) who do continue to speak their minds and hearts.

I'm clearly not going to change your mind. Fine. But, when you say that all gay people should leave the party, that is as closed minded as saying that all people of color or all women should leave the party. There are gay people of many differing beliefs. Anyway, it sounds as if you have never really supported the democratic party. You are free to vote your conscience, but since the Green party is unlikely to have any legislative power for the foreseeable future, you will unlikely get the change you want under the current system without the democrats.”

“No privileged bubble here, actually. You've got that completely wrong. The disastrous shape our country is in did not just develop since last January. It was a long time in the making and it will be a long time before it is repaired. I have NO doubt, however, that we would be in far worse shape with McCain/Palin in office.”

“yes, good point.”

“Suppose, over the course of the next 3 years, you see 5 of the 8 of your list accomplished. Will you support him then?”

“Michael Moore has an article here on huffpo about 15 ways/things the average person can do to help bring about the changes we want in this country.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-moore/michael-moores-action-pla_b_329664.html”

“Bob,

For what it's worth, I think you've nailed it. We are vastly better off than we would have been with the alternative. We must exhibit patience, but at the same time it would be nice to see some big ticket accomplishment checked off the presidential to-do list. And many of us would like to see our president kick some republican butt, but as you said, that is not his style.

Thanks for all the great posts!

Lesly”

“John-I understand your frustration and anger, but if the GOP wins, you will be worse off. We all will. That is unfortunately, the game of politics. Many conversations will not even take place under republican rule, as was the case during the last 8 years. Not all democrats refuse to do what is necessary, and to generalize that way is counterproductive. There is no way to change the rules from the outside. Look to Harvey Milk for inspiration, but don't give up, please.”

“Thank you for your excellent response to the ignorant and idiotic post above.”

“Hmmm...how do you feel about those repubublicans (Ensign, Spitzer, Craig, the governor of South Carolina) who seem to hold your "societal institution, and a legal contract with specific meaning and purpose" in such high esteem?”

“Try telling that to domestic partners who are not even allowed into the hospital room of his or her dying partner. The Bill of Rights says nothing of that.”

“I'd love to watch that game. Invite me over and I'll bring the cerveza.”

“I'm not exactly sure, but I think that what Jane is telling us is that insurance companies can and do refuse payment on certain classes of drugs and therefore what you pay out of pocket for those particular drugs do not go toward your lifetime cap. This can be due to certain plans only paying for generics or a portion of the cost of non-generics and the game that the pharma companies play to disallow their products from becoming generic. It sounds like she is saying that, for example, if you want herceptin instead of chemo, the insurance company will only pay for the chemo, but not the herceptin, so that becomes your responsibility.”

“Perfectly put, Susan.”

“nailed it!”

“I've always been a baseball purist and agree with you that part of the charm of the game is the human quality of the umps. That said, since there is now instant replay for homeruns only, that seems an arbitrary choice. I suggest, that since very bad calls can affect the outcome of a game, that each manager get 2 instant replay calls per game(I believe it works something like that in football). They couldn't be used for balls and strikes, just plays. I doubt that most managers would take extreme advantage and it seems unlikely that they would even all be used. This past postseason has highlighted some very bad calls that were seen seconds later by television commentators and viewers.”

“ditto!”

“Thank you Michael Moore for your thoughtful commentary, your inspiring behavior and your movies!”

“fanned!”

“Thank you, thank you, thank you,”