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Senate Health Care Vote Saturday
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 20:59:01 in Politics
“I am for health care reform- but this bill and the house bill are bad- can't they do better?”
FdeBear replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 21:10:58
“Don't give yourself a headache trying to figure that out tonight. Enjoy this mini-moment of Democratic Unity, polish your cudgel and get back into the arena tomorrow.”
JShankel replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 21:07:56
“39 to 60? Evidently they couldn't.
This gets the ball rolling. We'll be back over the years.
Until we have Medicare for all.”
This gets the ball rolling. We'll be back over the years.
Until we have Medicare for all.”
Sing Out and Slap Iron replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 21:03:44
“Took 120 years for minorities to get full civil rights.
We must endeavor to persevere.”
We must endeavor to persevere.”
scjk67 replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 21:01:09
“its a start, hopefully as time goes by it will get the single payer.”
Jase84 replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 21:00:50
“Its a good start. The status quo is worse.”
Fred Hood replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 20:59:26
“a start”
Official: Obama Does Not Plan To Accept Afghan War Options, Wants Handover Details
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 12:10:23 in World
“Obama please make a decsion soon- our troops are dying daily while you are thinking about it.”
Manq replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:36:49
Indie2008 replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:27:45
“Who wouldn't have to "think about it"?-- Oh, that's right, "The Decider"!”
lucite replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:15:57
“Our troops have been dying daily for eight years and no one protested to the previous administration to focus on our dying troops.”
Lavafalls replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:13:34
“unless you actually use the word dither, it doesn't count”
The Economist The Obama Administration Should Have Listened To
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 11:44:04 in Business
“Obama inherited a recession, but he is making it worse. I think a lot of people were right that he did not have the experience to be the President.”
Viper replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:23:31
“Pure BS... he did not inherit a recession. He inherited a full blown economic collapse and in many ways worse than the great depression. Back in 1930, we made almost everything we used, had almost no debt, had trade surpluses and were not at war.
When he took over our debt had been tripled, the dollar devalued by 50% and we had gone from budget surpluses to a 1.4 trillion annual deficit. The largest single QTR GDP declines in history. 750K jobs per monthbeing lost. An economy that had not created a single net private sector job in 8 years. That had lost 7.5 million MFG jobs. The longest , 2 most expensive wars in our history that need not be!
The trend line has been changed. No one knows who to handle a crisis of this magnitude that rest on an economy that has been hollowed out and deindustrialized over the past 30 years! The credit that made this economy look good to many is GONE/used up! That was 14% of our GDP and there is nothing to replace that!
Regards”
When he took over our debt had been tripled, the dollar devalued by 50% and we had gone from budget surpluses to a 1.4 trillion annual deficit. The largest single QTR GDP declines in history. 750K jobs per monthbeing lost. An economy that had not created a single net private sector job in 8 years. That had lost 7.5 million MFG jobs. The longest , 2 most expensive wars in our history that need not be!
The trend line has been changed. No one knows who to handle a crisis of this magnitude that rest on an economy that has been hollowed out and deindustrialized over the past 30 years! The credit that made this economy look good to many is GONE/used up! That was 14% of our GDP and there is nothing to replace that!
Regards”
RichPort replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:04:09
“Other than getting re-elected, no one ever has the proper experience to be president.”
learntofly replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 11:48:11
“Provide the links that support your statement that he is actually making it worse.”
Scribe57 replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 11:46:09
“Do you really think we'd be doing better with McCain and Palin?”
Andrea Castillo replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 11:45:40
“My opinion: you don't really need experience to be president if you do your job correctly. The president really shouldn't be doing all that much. Think Coolidge.”
Fox News Fact-Checks Sarah Palin's Coin Conspiracy Theory (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:21:39 in Media
“I would not vote for Palin for President again. I would not vote for Joe BIden either.”
SoCalNick replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:28:07
“Thank you for your Candor Georgia. All is not lost then.”
PWM replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 11:41:27
“At least Biden knew the constitutional role of the VP.”
Murdoch: Beck 'Was Right,' Obama Made Racist Comment (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 11:44:35 in Media
“Fox has high ratings for one reason. It is the only station that does not have a left wing bias. Liberals (including the White House) want all the stations to lean left and can't handle that there is one that doesn't”
Shawnie1673 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:26:55
“No one cares that Faux News is right wing media, but the lies the inconsistency, doesn't that bother you?”
Sepulchre replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:22:57
“It is easy to generate ratings when you sensationalize everything and play to the lowest common denominator, which FOX corners the market on.”
foofoobunny replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:13:57
“Fox has high ratings because they pander to a specific group. If georgiaR is an indication of where you live, I can tell you as someone who lives in Georgia, you know exactly what group I am speaking of. All stations lean one way or the other...Fox does not lean, they are thick in the middle of the rightwing. If they were even slightly center, I would still be watching that station.”
allonfla replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:09:42
“The don't have a left wing bias, they have a Right Wing bias.
And if you watch the other stations you would know that they are not left wing. And if you watch some more you will realize that all these cable news shows are in it for profit not what is best for the viewer. They are all worthless and teach nothing.”
And if you watch the other stations you would know that they are not left wing. And if you watch some more you will realize that all these cable news shows are in it for profit not what is best for the viewer. They are all worthless and teach nothing.”
Simen replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:06:43
“First of all, that's not true. Most of the mainstream media is centrist, at best. Secondly, the main criticism against Fox News is not its bias. It's the fact that they are dishonest, they lie, they disinform and act with a clear aim. In other words, it acts more as a dishonest propaganda organization than a legitimate news channel.
There's plenty of evidence of lies, misrepresentation of people on the left, and downright propaganda on Fox News. And while its obvious that people such as Keith Olberman have a bias, he still doesn't act remotely like Glenn Beck, or many of the other propaganda makers at Fox News.”
There's plenty of evidence of lies, misrepresentation of people on the left, and downright propaganda on Fox News. And while its obvious that people such as Keith Olberman have a bias, he still doesn't act remotely like Glenn Beck, or many of the other propaganda makers at Fox News.”
marijam replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:06:12
“Who cares what their ratings are? Who watches tv news anymore anyway?”
ConservativeFrank replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:05:07
“Yep yep 90+% of the media is left and The Obama A Team cant handle it.”
dolphy replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:04:01
“high ratings because 90 percent of the viewers leave their tv's on while asleep. when you're 70 and above, you tend to do that a lot.”
Tsar Bomba replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:03:51
“Faux has high ratings because it's viewers like it's pundits are right wing authoritarians. Faux is a money making machine, that's all and doesn't care about it's audience as they have discovered the conservative will believe anything as long as it's spoon fed right wing crap. Conservatives don't know the meaning of truth as they spend most of their time spinning it and rewriting history to fit their f'ed up worldview.”
EvoMan replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:03:26
“No, it's the only one that spins reality into an unreality acceptable to the drones who watch it. The drones watch Fox for confirmation of beliefs they already have, not for information. This goes a long way toward explaining folks like you.”
paisleyface replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:03:09
“Fox has high ratings for the same reaon Jerry Springer had high ratings.”
JavaManiac replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:03:05
“Thank goodness for FAUX News - it gives the Fright Wing their daily supply of rhetoric and they can put on their tinfoil hats and drink in the subliminal messages!”
larmarch5 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:02:53
“It has high ratings because it delivers what its viewers want: reinforcement of their beliefs. Not facts, not news, not perspectives, not truth. Legitimate media is perceived as "liberal" because the truth looks liberal to conservative minds in search of reinforcement. Non-FN viewers get their information from many different sources and are likely to be skeptical until finding corroboration, not from just a different spokesperson, but from different sources.”
MoeB replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:02:41
“LOL...sure, THAT'S the reason that ALL liberals want stations to "lean left"...whatever that means.
You all should just take our comfort in knowing that FOX "news" is NUMBER ONE!!! More viewers than those "lefty" shows combined!! And as we all know per American Idol, the highest ratings equal the BEST. LOL”
You all should just take our comfort in knowing that FOX "news" is NUMBER ONE!!! More viewers than those "lefty" shows combined!! And as we all know per American Idol, the highest ratings equal the BEST. LOL”
openhand replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:02:22
“Wrong.
Fox made a decision to appeal to the 25% of the voters who think Dubya did a fantastic job, that Obama is a Muslim, that Canada is Socialist...
leaving the other neworks to compete over the rational 75%.
Scraping the barrel gives you alot of swill if you are the only one.”
Fox made a decision to appeal to the 25% of the voters who think Dubya did a fantastic job, that Obama is a Muslim, that Canada is Socialist...
leaving the other neworks to compete over the rational 75%.
Scraping the barrel gives you alot of swill if you are the only one.”
noamjunior replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:01:56
“fox has high ratings the same reason WWE pro-wrestling does
some people would rather see a bunch of clowns yelling and pretending than watch the real thing”
some people would rather see a bunch of clowns yelling and pretending than watch the real thing”
islandgirl76 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:01:43
“Fox has high ratings because most people like conspiracy theories and sensational stories. Movies sell out based on these types of stories.”
SharonaMonk replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:01:10
“Lean right all you want. Tell the truth while you are doing it. Is that so much to ask? Apparently so...”
mairs replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00:42
“It has good ratings because every Flying J truck stop in the country has to have it on 24/7, by order of the corporate office.”
LarsGruber replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:59:47
“Yes, we already know that Fox parrots republican talking points.
It would be refreshing if they starting doing some journalism, but then again, if they looked into facts, they'd be accused of left wing bias.”
It would be refreshing if they starting doing some journalism, but then again, if they looked into facts, they'd be accused of left wing bias.”
kensp replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:59:45
“Wow I have never heard that argument before. Yawn.”
Rinehart replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:59:43
“High rating for those who like being told what they want to hear, even if it's lies. This is because they are extremely prepared for a world that no longer exist. They foolishly believe that 1950 will return. Not so, it's gone FOREVER. All the masturbatory nonsense from Fox news, Hannity, Beck, Limbaugh can hoodwink and push your buttons all they want and it will NEVER return.”
moozungu replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:59:35
“High ratings cause it is the only place where all the b!gots, h0m0phobes, zen0ph06es and other n@sty people can openly express themselves...”
rsaillant1 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:59:23
“Ratings are high mostly because the stations get their crap practically for nothing,
so the distribution base is high, low initial costs reduce overhead and the savings are
passed along to advertisers. Think of the difference between WalMart & Nieman Marcus,
Niemans being the upscale market, the right wing talk shows & TV, the other.”
so the distribution base is high, low initial costs reduce overhead and the savings are
passed along to advertisers. Think of the difference between WalMart & Nieman Marcus,
Niemans being the upscale market, the right wing talk shows & TV, the other.”
el sistema replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:59:10
“Ratings mean very little considering the audience watching. For instance, The Jerry Springer Show had virtually unbeatable ratings in 1998, according to Nielson ratings.”
LaurieAnn replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:58:57
“Nope. Fox news has a right-wing bias.
I am left-wing and I can tell you that the other MSM outlets do not have a left-wing bias; they have a commercial bias.
If you are looking to a true left-wing perspective for your news I suggest your local Pacifica network radio stations. Pacifica radio can also be found on the web and listened to anywhere.”
I am left-wing and I can tell you that the other MSM outlets do not have a left-wing bias; they have a commercial bias.
If you are looking to a true left-wing perspective for your news I suggest your local Pacifica network radio stations. Pacifica radio can also be found on the web and listened to anywhere.”
NYC10107 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:58:55
“Geez...another conspiracy minded moron.
You little tea bagging fools keep up with that "liberal media bias" nonsense so much you actually believe it.
Speaking on "can't handle" --- right wingers "can't handle" it that Barack Obama is in the White House.
Your craziness has been exposed and it ain't pretty.”
You little tea bagging fools keep up with that "liberal media bias" nonsense so much you actually believe it.
Speaking on "can't handle" --- right wingers "can't handle" it that Barack Obama is in the White House.
Your craziness has been exposed and it ain't pretty.”
bgfsh replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:58:24
“People confuse "open minded" with "lean left". Fox is far right with a closed mind. Far from "news". Media by definition should be unbiased, aka "open minded". That is not left.”
Bitsko replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:57:19
“High ratings? 8 - 10 million daily viewers is nothing compared to what an average episode of Tila Tequila gets.”
ACMallet replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:56:53
“Excellent point.”
lthuedk 1 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:56:49
“Fox Propaganda lies and in a way that attracts the not-too-particular-the middle I.Q. range. That is the sole reason.
http://www.light-to-dark.com/murdochs_enslaved_red_states.html”
http://www.light-to-dark.com/murdochs_enslaved_red_states.html”
RedneckDem replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:54:13
“The only answer I have for you on this particular issue (O hates white people) is that it would get the same reaction regardless of the network or the host. You call it bias I call it lies based upon propoganda. It takes short work to debunk most of Fox's drivel, yet people like you cling to it because you are miserable and need assurance that other people are just as miserable as you, which for some reason makes losers feel better about themselves. Good luck with that...
Regards”
Regards”
BruceHNV replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:54:09
“For a person who leans as far right as you do, straight up and down looks like "far left."”
stanblack replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:54:01
“Fox doesn't lean to the political right in its reporting. It leans to the politically stupid and willfully ignorant. Which is, of course, the majority of the Republican party at this point.”
Ohioliberal replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:53:08
“Actually their motto should be "We distort you decide", If truth telling is a "left wing liberal bias" thing then guilty as charged! Fox News is for unquestioning sheep plain and simple!”
Connolly1916 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:52:45
“Yeah, reality has a liberal bias. Any time you red state asshats want to secede be my guest.”
OC4Obama4Pres replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:52:37
“Untrue. It is because it is the one station that caters to the right-wing, racist lunatic fringe. It is their one place to go, so they go there and take their hate with them.”
bobbski replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:52:04
“Fox has high ratings because of the high number of mouth breathers that need Faux to tell them what to think.”
OC4Obama4Pres replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:51:51
“Liar. It is because it is the one station that caters to the right-wing, racist lunatic fringe. It is their one place to go, so they go there and take their hate with them.”
DimBulb2 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:51:30
“it has high ratings
because it is free”
because it is free”
daxster4 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:51:20
“Exactly. Good post.”
slithers replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:51:15
“Exactly. But it's also quite ridiculous to call the president a racist without some really damning evidence.... thought progressives love to call anyone who disagrees with them racists so I guess they can understand.”
Murdoch: Beck 'Was Right,' Obama Made Racist Comment (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 11:25:46 in Media
“You can look up the ratings yourself and see that Fox does have the highest ratings. They are not lying.”
Murdoch: Beck 'Was Right,' Obama Made Racist Comment (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 11:14:28 in Media
“Obama DID make a racist comment and it was wrong of him to call the policeman stupid before he knew the facts.
I am really getting tired of liberals and their selective amnesia. They were horrible to President Bush and still are. But they can't take it if anyone disagress with Obama”
I am really getting tired of liberals and their selective amnesia. They were horrible to President Bush and still are. But they can't take it if anyone disagress with Obama”
islandgirl76 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:17:19
“Yeah. He also called Kanye "a jackass". I guess that makes him racist against Black people too. I don't like it when people do stupid things but stupid comes in all colors.”
treboi replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:02:45
“Sweetie, saying some one is stupid before knowing the facts maybe foolish, but not racist. How can Obama be racist when 90% of his cabinet is white. How can Obama hate white people when he was raised by a white mother and grand parents?
Frankly sweetie it sounds like you need a tad bit more education and a tad less Fox TV time.
And you're going to sit up here and bring up GWB? Hmmm let's see 2+ trillion spent on 2 wars he didn't win, revealing the name of an undercover CIA agent, no fiscal responsibility, almost put us into a depression, dismantling EPA standards, cutting taxes on the top 2% wage earners (a group you no doubt are not a part of), tourture....I mean what the he.ll do you want us to do give the man a freaking cookie for almost destroying the country!
See the problem with people like you is that you live in an alternative reality than the rest of us. We're out here making the world a better place and adding real value to America while you watch Glenn Beck at 5 pm. People like you live your life based on fear, hate, and ignorance then you feign outrage when we call out you BS, I truely feel sorry for you.”
Frankly sweetie it sounds like you need a tad bit more education and a tad less Fox TV time.
And you're going to sit up here and bring up GWB? Hmmm let's see 2+ trillion spent on 2 wars he didn't win, revealing the name of an undercover CIA agent, no fiscal responsibility, almost put us into a depression, dismantling EPA standards, cutting taxes on the top 2% wage earners (a group you no doubt are not a part of), tourture....I mean what the he.ll do you want us to do give the man a freaking cookie for almost destroying the country!
See the problem with people like you is that you live in an alternative reality than the rest of us. We're out here making the world a better place and adding real value to America while you watch Glenn Beck at 5 pm. People like you live your life based on fear, hate, and ignorance then you feign outrage when we call out you BS, I truely feel sorry for you.”
SFBunkSurf replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:54:47
“You people (conservative koolaid drinkers) will say anything as long as it's against this President. Anything! I smell - r a c i s m - especially since he's the first black president of the United States and you have been on his back screaming and yelling from day one! The man has barely had a chance to get this administration up and running after inheriting a MESS from the previous administration and you all have been calling him the worst names in the world, accusing him of the most insane conspiracies and not giving him one inch within to work. Hmmmm..... Orwellian overtones.”
Eykis replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:50:46
“Georgia,
There is a website where you will find all the love you are looking for:
www.thefoxnation.com
Bye.”
There is a website where you will find all the love you are looking for:
www.thefoxnation.com
Bye.”
Bebesgal replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:46:20
“President Obama never called the cop stupid, he said the cop acted stupidly. Two different meanings. Even if Pres. Obama did refer to the cop as stupid, how is that a racist comment?”
mairs replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:42:01
“He said it was a stupid thing to do, not that the policeman was stupid. He said what any normal human being might say, of any color. But don't let facts get in your way.”
onemoreonce replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:39:30
“Yeah? You and the elephant you rode in on.......”
shamroc02 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:38:11
“Please show proof of the President making a racist comment. It was some of YOU that made it out to be about race. Some of you were just as stupid for commenting on the situation when you didn't have all the facts...and now that we do we see that BOTH sides made mistakes in the ordeal. Both Gates and Crowley were spoted getting a beer together again not to long ago...they have moved on and so has the President.
President Bush earned his disrespect when he agreed to start an ill advised war and sat on his hands for an entire week while US cities and people drowned in Hurricane Katrina. Obama hasn't been in office long enough to earn the hate that some of you have thrown towards him. Some of you cant even handle a half black man being in office. Its pathetic to watch. OBAMA IS HALF WHITE! Raised by his white mother and white grandparents..so some of you look crazy telling him he's racist...and Murdoch looks just as crazy when his network is the most racist news organization on tv.”
President Bush earned his disrespect when he agreed to start an ill advised war and sat on his hands for an entire week while US cities and people drowned in Hurricane Katrina. Obama hasn't been in office long enough to earn the hate that some of you have thrown towards him. Some of you cant even handle a half black man being in office. Its pathetic to watch. OBAMA IS HALF WHITE! Raised by his white mother and white grandparents..so some of you look crazy telling him he's racist...and Murdoch looks just as crazy when his network is the most racist news organization on tv.”
ancientmarinader replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:37:45
“He thought it was stupid and he said so. How that means he has a "deep seated hatred of white people" is something only your psychiatrist would be able to unravel.
Beck said a lot more than just "hes a racist".”
Beck said a lot more than just "hes a racist".”
tbsykesopinion replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:35:35
“What racist remark? And when the calling someone stupid become racist because that's what he called the police officers and they were.”
jcolumbus replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:32:55
“Calling someone stupid is not racist, so what are you talking about?”
Hirnlego replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:32:41
“Bush was horrible
"Extent of Americans' Suffering Under George W. Bush Revealed by Census Data
While Bush was president, median income declined, poverty increased, childhood poverty increased even more dramatically, and there was an upsurge in Americans without health insurance."
http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/09/closing_the_book_on_the_bush_legacy.php”
"Extent of Americans' Suffering Under George W. Bush Revealed by Census Data
While Bush was president, median income declined, poverty increased, childhood poverty increased even more dramatically, and there was an upsurge in Americans without health insurance."
http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/09/closing_the_book_on_the_bush_legacy.php”
DonCosenza replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:32:33
“What is racist about calling someone stupid (whether you're right or wrong)?
Conservative whites who are going around crying "reverse racism" need to grow a pair. It's ironic how they spent all those years spent decrying political correctness and victimhood, and yet now are so eager to play the victim. When Obama's administration starts trying to curb whites' right to vote, or their ability to eat in diners and swim in pools, then come talk to me about his 'deep-seated racism'.”
Conservative whites who are going around crying "reverse racism" need to grow a pair. It's ironic how they spent all those years spent decrying political correctness and victimhood, and yet now are so eager to play the victim. When Obama's administration starts trying to curb whites' right to vote, or their ability to eat in diners and swim in pools, then come talk to me about his 'deep-seated racism'.”
praxitas replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:32:12
“i guess in your world all policemen are white and all felons are black, and policemen never act stupidly (or maybe they do but we are just not supposed to point it out when it happens)”
zvirklee replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:31:09
“Geo. Bush remains a mass murderer.”
Suzanne525 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:30:45
“He did NOT call the policeman "stupid". He said the policeman "actly stupidly".
There is a difference, but I assume you can't see it. But you are wearing your Faux blinders, aren't you?”
There is a difference, but I assume you can't see it. But you are wearing your Faux blinders, aren't you?”
WretchedEtcher replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:30:40
“What was the comment?”
aristippe replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:30:08
“still can be specific about the comment, what comment?”
asta1968 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:29:31
“We take it just fine......
Obama didn't call the cop a stupid white guy.
Why does 'white' America forget.........that Obama is 1/2 white. Like me.
As for Jr. Bush IS stupid, lazy and a war monger. We should all take as much vacation time as Jr. did in his 8 excruciatingly long years!
As for Beck, the man belongs to a cult, has a trophy wife and a compound in New Canaan, CT. Yeah, he's an average American.”
Obama didn't call the cop a stupid white guy.
Why does 'white' America forget.........that Obama is 1/2 white. Like me.
As for Jr. Bush IS stupid, lazy and a war monger. We should all take as much vacation time as Jr. did in his 8 excruciatingly long years!
As for Beck, the man belongs to a cult, has a trophy wife and a compound in New Canaan, CT. Yeah, he's an average American.”
partisanpolitico replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:29:26
“You're right!!!
You're right.
You're right?
You're right.
far right.”
You're right.
You're right?
You're right.
far right.”
MossyOak replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:29:02
“Bush was horrible, and I'm getting really tired of conservatives with their selective amnesia.”
Mabila replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:28:31
“What was racist about calling the police man stupid???”
htowncarrie replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:28:03
“First of all, it's 'disagrees' not 'disagress.' Second, he did NOT make a racist comment--he just said he thought the police acted inappropriately (which they did)--NOTHING racist about that. Third, we had plenty of reasons to be 'horrible' to Bush as you say. But no one was allowed to bring loaded weapons to Bush appearances, and we didn't stage protests with posters of Bush as Hitler or the Joker. Also, the death threats agains the president have skyrocketed since President Obama took office. And I do believe those are coming from conservatives and wingers.”
norsegirl replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:27:39
“No amnesia here. I'll always remember Bush for the lying murderer he is. Obama's term has hardly started. Re-thugs attack him just because he's a Dem. Please have a well formed opinion before you come back to play with us.”
Layman23 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:26:29
“Calling someone "stupid" doesnt make them racist. Know the difference. Going by that theory the stuff you called Obama even before the election was what... super racist?”
trishinpitt replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:26:22
“the media wasn't horrible enough to Bush or Cheney..... they were too busy playing patriotic and not questioning anything while it was going on... they waited until much later to start getting any spine at all and even then they didn't address nearly all the horrible things that the last administration did. It's easy to pile on when nobody likes the guy but they were like a deer caught in the headlights for the first 5 or 6 years....
And, yes, the police officer was stupid.... he charged into a home that he thought might have an armed robber in it without backup? then when he saw that it wasn't that at all, he didn't try to diffuse the situation, instead ramping it up and arresting the man in his own home? Yeah.... that's not effective use of his professional training.”
And, yes, the police officer was stupid.... he charged into a home that he thought might have an armed robber in it without backup? then when he saw that it wasn't that at all, he didn't try to diffuse the situation, instead ramping it up and arresting the man in his own home? Yeah.... that's not effective use of his professional training.”
AnimalLover6 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:26:05
“For godsake, wake up and grow up. The world is not black-and-white. "Liberals" are not all alike, just as "conservatives" aren't. Read. Educate yourself. Even educated conservatives will tell you you're being lied to on FOX News. Get a clue.”
Gary Drechsel replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:22:00
“What was the racist comment? Can you tell us? Probably not.”
ClearingtheAir2010 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:21:24
“How is it racist to call a cop st00pid for arresting a man in his own home, and then forging the documents!
It was st00pid! Black or white!”
It was st00pid! Black or white!”
House Health Care Vote: Breaking Updates
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 01:16:32 in Politics
“So you think some people should have to give 90 cents of every dollar they earn to the government? Makes me want to work harder and be successful - NOT”
billobasher replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:45:38
“GeorgiaR,
You need to turn Beck, Hannity, and RUsh, off for a while. You do not understand how it worked in the 50's. The rich NEVER paid those tax rates. They got around them by investing in AMERICAN industries that created jobs. The 90% tax rate gave them incentive to invest. Now they just take their lower tax rate and send their money overseas to invest in cheap labor.
The evidence is there that shows that as the top tax rate has declined, so has the pay for the American worker in real dollars. Back in the 50's women worked because they wanted to, not because they had to. Families made it on one income.”
You need to turn Beck, Hannity, and RUsh, off for a while. You do not understand how it worked in the 50's. The rich NEVER paid those tax rates. They got around them by investing in AMERICAN industries that created jobs. The 90% tax rate gave them incentive to invest. Now they just take their lower tax rate and send their money overseas to invest in cheap labor.
The evidence is there that shows that as the top tax rate has declined, so has the pay for the American worker in real dollars. Back in the 50's women worked because they wanted to, not because they had to. Families made it on one income.”
House Health Care Vote: Breaking Updates
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 01:08:47 in Politics
“Nobody is telling young women what they can and cannot do with their bodies. It is about what tax payers should pay for.”
jjjuice replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 02:45:21
“Well then I don't want to have to pay for prostate problems. Don't have one, so why should I have to pay for it?”
House Health Care Vote: Breaking Updates
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 01:00:26 in Politics
“This reform will be a disaster and a gift to the republicans in future elections. Democrats should be very worried.”
sweetwhine replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:33:32
“Yeah you really sound convincing. Sounds like you don't believe it yourself.”
ilse replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:07:38
“Oooooh, smells like another scare tactic attempt. We see through you BS and if anyone should be shaking in their boots, it's the republicans. Again, they have managed to make themselves look like the party of fools that they are. A bunch of pathetic crybabies.”
Badfickle replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:06:52
“60-70% of the American people want a reform with a public option. Heck 25% of Republicans support a public option. The small number of people who don't want it and who are angry about it are already voting Republican. Remember the governors race in VA that the republicans were so excited about? The democrat ran opposing the health insurance reform. I'm sorry to tell you the democrats who should be worried are the ones who voted no.”
psfurlong356 replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:06:36
“your state will opt out, no worries.”
GerryS replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:06:11
“no darlin- I was a GOP for most of my life,
I still drink, I just won't vote for one, ever again--------------”
I still drink, I just won't vote for one, ever again--------------”
austin4 replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:05:41
“Shouldn't you be at a Kl an rally tonight?”
notyouraveragebear replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:03:22
“Nope - wrong again, Mrs. Blechh.”
psychodog replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:01:59
“All claim, and no logic... typical Republican post.
Unless you forget, Obama WON election by campaigning on this very issue... so to NOT deliver on it would be a gift, not living up to his campaign promises.”
Unless you forget, Obama WON election by campaigning on this very issue... so to NOT deliver on it would be a gift, not living up to his campaign promises.”
PhilipTaylor replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 01:01:24
“You are 180 degrees off georgia!”
Health Care Vote: Latest Updates
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 15:33:22 in Politics
“He also promised illegals wouldn't be covered, why is this an issue? As Joe Wilson said, "He lies".
This bill will pass the house but not the senate.”
This bill will pass the house but not the senate.”
Health Care Vote: Latest Updates
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 13:59:10 in Politics
“We cannot afford this bill. It will make our economy even worse then it is. Yes Obama inherited a mess, but he has made it worse.
And you can talk about Bush's war costing money, but that war kept us safe after 9-11. It is the governments job to protect us, it is not their job to provide health care.
We need reform, but this bill is really bad. Congress can do better. It will pass the house, but not the senate.”
And you can talk about Bush's war costing money, but that war kept us safe after 9-11. It is the governments job to protect us, it is not their job to provide health care.
We need reform, but this bill is really bad. Congress can do better. It will pass the house, but not the senate.”
ObamAtomic replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:18:23
“I don't if you know , Bin L intention were, bankrupt America,Bush failed.”
BradSmith replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:13:11
“I agree the bill is bad. However, how did the war keep us safe? It made us a lot of EnemiesThat will not be going away anytime soon, that much is clear.”
mairs replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:12:02
“What was that study that said we were less safe because of our wars. I think that's pretty obvious. Or are you going to say fight them there so we don't have to fight them here? Haven't heard that chestnut in awhile.”
ObamAtomic replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:10:09
“LALALA! That is how your post read.
Why post that garbage here,we don't care about your contradictions
and warping around a war criminal,get out.”
Why post that garbage here,we don't care about your contradictions
and warping around a war criminal,get out.”
helenwheels replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:06:59
“War kept us safe??!! Wow. Most convoluted comment yet.”
jmpurser replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:05:28
“Tinfoil hat alert.
The bill is a disaster but the idea that Obama made this nation worse off or that Bush's wars "kept us safe" it a complete fairy tale.
And that's from someone who has NOTHING good to say about Obama.”
The bill is a disaster but the idea that Obama made this nation worse off or that Bush's wars "kept us safe" it a complete fairy tale.
And that's from someone who has NOTHING good to say about Obama.”
Bitsko replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:04:11
“Thank you, Sen. Hornswoogler (R-GA)”
Cubana ancle a bebe replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:01:47
“Bush sure as h3ll didn't keep us safe ON 1 1 September”
dwright replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:00:56
“old rickety dining room table
by the way - the Senate has their own bill - go watch the school house rock tape on how bills become laws”
by the way - the Senate has their own bill - go watch the school house rock tape on how bills become laws”
postman66 replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:00:54
“We can chop 10% off our bloated defense budget and pay for anything we want.”
Da-king replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:00:51
“I am sure your bill is better, you don't have one do you?”
imusintheevening replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:00:45
“zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz”
MNmommy replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:00:14
“It is bad.
We need Single Payer.”
We need Single Payer.”
Health Care Vote: Latest Updates
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 12:40:38 in Politics
“Illegals and abortion will be covered because of loopholes in the bill. So the democrats (including Obama) have been lying to us. Joe Wilson was right
Will I also be able to keep my doctor and my benefits as promised? What if my employer decides to go with a public option? I will not have my same doctor or benefits. Another lie
I am for health care reform, but this bill is a disaster. It will prove to be a gift to the republicans in the 2010 elections.”
Will I also be able to keep my doctor and my benefits as promised? What if my employer decides to go with a public option? I will not have my same doctor or benefits. Another lie
I am for health care reform, but this bill is a disaster. It will prove to be a gift to the republicans in the 2010 elections.”
Lemeritus replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 12:54:45
“Someone's been lying, but it would appear they've been lying to you.
But, for the sake of argument, let's look at what seems to be your talking points. First, as a medical procedure, abortion should be covered like any other -- period. Second, though there is nothing in the bill that underwrites coverage for undocumented immigrants, for the sake of public health, they should be allowed to BUY into health care especially in this environment of pandemics -- period. But neither of those things are being handed out in this bill.
As I remember telling you yesterday -- you have a right to your own opinion, but not to your own truth..”
But, for the sake of argument, let's look at what seems to be your talking points. First, as a medical procedure, abortion should be covered like any other -- period. Second, though there is nothing in the bill that underwrites coverage for undocumented immigrants, for the sake of public health, they should be allowed to BUY into health care especially in this environment of pandemics -- period. But neither of those things are being handed out in this bill.
As I remember telling you yesterday -- you have a right to your own opinion, but not to your own truth..”
luvobama replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 12:45:49
“RUN!!!!! The world is coming to an end!!!!”
imusintheevening replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 12:44:47
“Try to comprehend facts before you post.”
justme1990 replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 12:43:13
“You really don't understand the public option do you?”
dwright replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 12:42:04
“chirp”
Health Care Vote: Latest Updates
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 12:13:06 in Politics
“These libs probably have not even read the bill. They are just happy that things are moving closer to a government take over which is their main goal.
We need health care reform, but this bill is a disaster”
We need health care reform, but this bill is a disaster”
Health Care Debate LIVE on Twitter
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 11:43:45 in Politics
“And the dems supported anything Bush did? Get real”
brklynivn replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 14:16:51
“Many supported his senseless war in Iraq. How soon we forget.”
JeffinSavannah replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 11:57:19
“Actually the Dems kinda DID! Look to the votes!”
Health Care Debate LIVE on Twitter
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 11:41:25 in Politics
“I am for health care reform. But this bill is a disaster and will be a gift to the Republicans in 2010.”
Newsmonger replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 11:51:05
“If it will be a boom to the GOP in 2010, why are they working overtime to kill it?”
Health Care Vote: Latest Updates
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 11:29:31 in Politics
“If it was not a lie that illegals and abortion would be covered- why is it still being debated? Because there are loopholes and they will be covered. So who is lying
Also since I am happy with my insurance will I really be able to keep my doctor and have the same benefits with no cuts?”
Also since I am happy with my insurance will I really be able to keep my doctor and have the same benefits with no cuts?”
jasdmd0 replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 11:35:16
“h the libs don't want to hear that. It would be reallly quite simple to close those loop holes in far less than one page.
This bill and it's implications only pertain to current citizens of the United States
This Bill explicitly excludes all abortions from coverage unless the life of the mother is in grave danger.
Done, and Joe Wilson would have been disproven if that simple wording was in there.”
This bill and it's implications only pertain to current citizens of the United States
This Bill explicitly excludes all abortions from coverage unless the life of the mother is in grave danger.
Done, and Joe Wilson would have been disproven if that simple wording was in there.”
KillgoreTrout43 replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 11:33:37
“Where in the bill does it say illegals would be covered?”
widdles replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 11:32:09
“READ THE FRIGGIN' BILL!
Good gawd, why do you need us to tell you what is in the bill??
Or is it that you can't read??”
Good gawd, why do you need us to tell you what is in the bill??
Or is it that you can't read??”
The 12 Most Offensive Signs From Bachmann's Tea Party
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 14:28:22 in Politics
“Read the AP. The hold up on the vote is because of coverage for illegals and abortion.”
oldngrumpy replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 15:52:35
“The AP is correct, but not in the way you are thinking,
Republicans want to block illegals from "BUYING" insurance through the federal program. This would force many of them to keep using our emergency rooms as their primary care physician and eliminate one important cost saving of the program and is strictly based in racism. There is language in the bill, and in separate legislation, that bars "ANY" federal funds from going to illegals. They can't even get a discount on the coverage as the bill is written.
The abortion issue referenced is also of Republican manufacture. They want any person or facility that performs, or advocates, abortion to be blocked from receiving payment from the program. The bill already blocks any payment for "ANY" abortion related service. Many clinics, hospitals, doctors, etc may offer abortion counciling or services as a "PART" of their total service. This is nothing but obstruction.”
Republicans want to block illegals from "BUYING" insurance through the federal program. This would force many of them to keep using our emergency rooms as their primary care physician and eliminate one important cost saving of the program and is strictly based in racism. There is language in the bill, and in separate legislation, that bars "ANY" federal funds from going to illegals. They can't even get a discount on the coverage as the bill is written.
The abortion issue referenced is also of Republican manufacture. They want any person or facility that performs, or advocates, abortion to be blocked from receiving payment from the program. The bill already blocks any payment for "ANY" abortion related service. Many clinics, hospitals, doctors, etc may offer abortion counciling or services as a "PART" of their total service. This is nothing but obstruction.”
gladys46 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 15:05:14
“Oh Georgia, Georgia sweet Georgia .. go further for good info .. don't leave granny out there like that !!!
The debate is about the strength of the NO NO language ... whether or not non-documented may use "their own money" to purchase health insurance or not .. the bill already states they may NOT be given government $$ !
The other debate is already settled law !!!
Hush now ... just be better advised !!!”
The debate is about the strength of the NO NO language ... whether or not non-documented may use "their own money" to purchase health insurance or not .. the bill already states they may NOT be given government $$ !
The other debate is already settled law !!!
Hush now ... just be better advised !!!”
The 12 Most Offensive Signs From Bachmann's Tea Party
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 13:42:06 in Politics
“We were told that Illegals and abortions would not be covered in this health bill months ago. So why are they still working on this if it was a done deal when Joe Wilson yelled out "You Lie" to Obama. Because there are loop holes to cover them.
We were told if you like your doctor and your benefits they will not change. Many fact checkers have said this is not true
Medicare benefits will be reduced. Is this rationing and death panels for seniors?
www.factcheck.orgeck.org
We were told the health bill would be posted for 72 hours before congress voted on it. I'm waiting
What liars!!!”
We were told if you like your doctor and your benefits they will not change. Many fact checkers have said this is not true
Medicare benefits will be reduced. Is this rationing and death panels for seniors?
www.factcheck.orgeck.org
We were told the health bill would be posted for 72 hours before congress voted on it. I'm waiting
What liars!!!”
Poorsarah replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 18:55:26
“Unfortunately, the politicians who are lying to you about the public option are the GOP and blue-dog Dems. These politicians can't see the difference between being bought-off by corporate lobbyists and the public option benefitting the American people.
Actually, if you do like your private insurnace, yes one thing will change about it; the cost will go down because of competition with the public option. So, your insurance will remain the same...the cost will be more affordable for you...that is the difference.
No, there are no deathpanels, deathcamps or any other such nonsense in the bill. The reduction in Medicare cost IS NOT a reduction in care for the elderly...the AARP fully endorses healthcare reform...so does the AMA. There is much wasted cost that needs to be trimmed from Medicare, Medicaid, etc. so money can actually be SAVED and costs for the elderly will decrease because of the savings. These are checked facts.”
Actually, if you do like your private insurnace, yes one thing will change about it; the cost will go down because of competition with the public option. So, your insurance will remain the same...the cost will be more affordable for you...that is the difference.
No, there are no deathpanels, deathcamps or any other such nonsense in the bill. The reduction in Medicare cost IS NOT a reduction in care for the elderly...the AARP fully endorses healthcare reform...so does the AMA. There is much wasted cost that needs to be trimmed from Medicare, Medicaid, etc. so money can actually be SAVED and costs for the elderly will decrease because of the savings. These are checked facts.”
DCSuburb replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 14:27:18
“tsk tsk tsk. a mind is a terrible thing to waste.”
TotallyAmazed replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 14:19:53
“georgiaR,
ERs provide medical attention NOW to illegals. Human beings - be they legally in the United States or not, will not be thrown from an ER to the curb to die. There are loopholes and there are loopholes, and Americans will ALWAYS find a way to help people standing in an ER before tossing them out. I suppose the 'R' in your name refers to 'Republican', maybe. Well, then where's all that COMPASSION we hear pouring forth from your party's lips?
Here's another thought. I loved my doctor and I have a pretty good health care plan, but my doctor decided he didn't like the way AETNA handled billing, so my EX-doctor no longer sees me. Same with my dentist I've gone to for many, many years. The only way I could keep him was to change to another 'dental plan' provider. Ok - I still got my same dentist, but I pay 3 times more now for the same service.
As for abortions, personally, I think procedures will ALWAYS be available one way or another to women. That ship has sailed.
If you're still harping on 'death panels' I'm not sure why I even bothered to write all this, because you're about as loopy as Bachmann and her tea partiers.
You need to get out more, because you really don't know how the CURRENT health care system works,.”
ERs provide medical attention NOW to illegals. Human beings - be they legally in the United States or not, will not be thrown from an ER to the curb to die. There are loopholes and there are loopholes, and Americans will ALWAYS find a way to help people standing in an ER before tossing them out. I suppose the 'R' in your name refers to 'Republican', maybe. Well, then where's all that COMPASSION we hear pouring forth from your party's lips?
Here's another thought. I loved my doctor and I have a pretty good health care plan, but my doctor decided he didn't like the way AETNA handled billing, so my EX-doctor no longer sees me. Same with my dentist I've gone to for many, many years. The only way I could keep him was to change to another 'dental plan' provider. Ok - I still got my same dentist, but I pay 3 times more now for the same service.
As for abortions, personally, I think procedures will ALWAYS be available one way or another to women. That ship has sailed.
If you're still harping on 'death panels' I'm not sure why I even bothered to write all this, because you're about as loopy as Bachmann and her tea partiers.
You need to get out more, because you really don't know how the CURRENT health care system works,.”
swengnikaerb replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 14:00:17
“Over use of exclamation marks do not a point make. The Hyde Amendment is very clear that no federal funds will be used for abortions.
Illegal aliens will NOT have access to federal funds to obtain public option insurance.”
Illegal aliens will NOT have access to federal funds to obtain public option insurance.”
gladys46 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:53:29
“No wonder your grandma is misinformed ... you are too !
Try Hearthebill.org .... if that doesn't help ... go back, take some comprehension classes !!!”
Try Hearthebill.org .... if that doesn't help ... go back, take some comprehension classes !!!”
NYC10107 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:51:58
“How was the Tea Bagging yesterday ?
Did you and the other 4,000 phony "patriots" finally understand "We the People" - is We the People who voted in the last election for Barack Obama as President ????
Why do you guys hate Democracy so much ?
Now you little nutjobs want to overturn an election because, your ridiculous self righteousness has gotten the best of you morons.
Here you go little fool:
http://www.factcheck.org/2009/11/boehner-misrepresents-factcheckorgs-findings/”
Did you and the other 4,000 phony "patriots" finally understand "We the People" - is We the People who voted in the last election for Barack Obama as President ????
Why do you guys hate Democracy so much ?
Now you little nutjobs want to overturn an election because, your ridiculous self righteousness has gotten the best of you morons.
Here you go little fool:
http://www.factcheck.org/2009/11/boehner-misrepresents-factcheckorgs-findings/”
The 12 Most Offensive Signs From Bachmann's Tea Party
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 13:21:45 in Politics
“This Krap did go down during the Bush tyranny. But the liberals seem to have forgotten.”
DCSuburb replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 15:13:11
“Not forgotten. Bush had people dragged out of his political speeches for having anti-conservative signs and T-shirts. THAT's tyranny.
And now these hillbillies are bringing guns to townhall meetings and making threats against the government without hindrance.
More projection from the right.”
And now these hillbillies are bringing guns to townhall meetings and making threats against the government without hindrance.
More projection from the right.”
Shikamaru replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:44:41
“no, we remember well what it's like to be called unpatriotic, quarrantined to buildings away from the event we were protesting, locked in holding cells and arrested with out cause. At least the dems allow these Dbags... errr i mean Tbags to protest, as opposed to locking them up like Bush did us. Do you realize he only allowed like minded people to his press gatherings, there were no dissenters allowed. Hi Pot, my name is Kettle.”
The 12 Most Offensive Signs From Bachmann's Tea Party
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 13:18:21 in Politics
“My Grandmother is one of these teabaggers. She is not crazy. She is worried about her Medicare benefits being reduced.”
TotallyAmazed replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 14:21:36
“I hope she's not one of those dim wits holding all those signs. If so, it may be too late for her to even worry about medical care - mental, especially.”
A Meat Beetle replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:51:57
“I once knew a young man who was worried that space aliens were in cahoots with his sister to put alien bacteria in his food, thus giving him diseases that had no earthly cure. He sincerely believed this. That doesn't mean that his fears were founded on anything real.”
nellpost replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:34:36
“I know a grandmother who sat, barring the front door with a loaded rifle across her knees on election night, waiting for the n.....rs to break in and kill her, too.....help her!”
LittleOldLadyWho replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:29:59
“MY grandmother nearly died of starvation at the hands of the Nazis and Fascist regimes that invaded her country during WWII.
YOUR grandmother's Medicare will be fine. It was the GOP that wanted to privatize Medicare until there was nothing left!”
YOUR grandmother's Medicare will be fine. It was the GOP that wanted to privatize Medicare until there was nothing left!”
gladys46 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:22:37
“Why haven't you given her better information ... there are no Medicare cuts ... only waste and fraud cleanups ! Why is she such a socialist anyway .. did she say ???? If she's really worried, why won't she call AARP ??”
obama20082012 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:19:33
“I meant by 2017”
obama20082012 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:19:22
“Have you explained to her that if something is not done it will be broke my 2017?”
10 Years Ago Today, Congress Allowed For "Too Big To Fail"
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 13:09:05 in Business
“Why aren't we talking about Congress that was pushing for people to get loans for houses they could not afford? Big Mistake Wasn't that Barney Frank & Chris Dodd?”
Jannsmoor replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 14:54:39
“The reason we're not talking about it is that it is not now and never was the problem. The Fed has said the role low income housing played in the financial meltdown was "negligible." Please take note, that is different than minimal. Negligible means barelyl even detectible.
Furthermore, studies indicate low income housing mortgages don't default at any higher rate than the mortgage market in general.
Furthermore, even if every one of the low income mortgages made in America failed, it would only amount to less than 5% of all mortgages.
We're trying to deal with the real problem, namely that Wall Street created a housing bubble by buying home mortgages, slicing and dicing them into bonds, paid off the ratings agencies to give the bonds Triple A ratings, and passed all the risk onto the bond holders. When the market began to decline, the banks were left holding hundreds of billions worth of bonds they could not sell. Since deregulation had allowed the banks to hold bonds with only 3% down, once the bonds dropped in value 3%, they became worthless to the banks, and once they dropped more, they became toxic assets to the banks. Once the mortgages became toxic, no one could determine what the large banks were worth, so they stopped lending to each other. When that happened, the entire system stopped.”
Furthermore, studies indicate low income housing mortgages don't default at any higher rate than the mortgage market in general.
Furthermore, even if every one of the low income mortgages made in America failed, it would only amount to less than 5% of all mortgages.
We're trying to deal with the real problem, namely that Wall Street created a housing bubble by buying home mortgages, slicing and dicing them into bonds, paid off the ratings agencies to give the bonds Triple A ratings, and passed all the risk onto the bond holders. When the market began to decline, the banks were left holding hundreds of billions worth of bonds they could not sell. Since deregulation had allowed the banks to hold bonds with only 3% down, once the bonds dropped in value 3%, they became worthless to the banks, and once they dropped more, they became toxic assets to the banks. Once the mortgages became toxic, no one could determine what the large banks were worth, so they stopped lending to each other. When that happened, the entire system stopped.”
Is The Tea Party Gang Turning GOP Into A Party of Hate?
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 11:33:44 in Politics
“The house health care bill is a disaster. It cost way too much money and doesn't insure everyone. We can do health care reform for a lot less money.”
Mugzi replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 13:15:01
“It may not be perfect, but with public option as a CHOICE, the uninsured, sick people will have care and it will save lives. Public option will provide the necessary competition to for profit insurance companies, so it will help the economy in addition to providing care for those uninsured.”
HowietheScreamer replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:50:04
“Riiight, and YOUR parties "alternative" ensures 10X less people, costs THE SAME as doing nothing (which it essentially is), and benefits only the big insurance and pharma companies. YOUR party has offered nothing but obstruction as a platform, and you wonder why your at 25% and shrinking in popularity?”
Is The Tea Party Gang Turning GOP Into A Party of Hate?
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 11:29:25 in Politics
“What hypocrites!!!! The liberals were awful to President Bush and still are”
cbzd replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 12:12:55
“Do you recall that every 'town' meeting of W was staged with only friendly repubs allowed in? When you have the capacity for critical thought down, get back to me”
lthuedk 1 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:59:27
“Bush deserves prosecution for war crimes and subversion-unless he turned states evidence against the Cheney Mob-of course. Yes, that would tend to inspire legitimate, well-deserved treatment by the Law. Would you call that a product of awfulness?
http://www.light-to-dark.com/benedick_bush.html
Once again, prosecution of right wing heroes is the best teacher of the misinformed.”
http://www.light-to-dark.com/benedick_bush.html
Once again, prosecution of right wing heroes is the best teacher of the misinformed.”
crablover replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:53:38
“Bush called those of us who protested his illegal wars, "traitors."
These tea-baggers are calling for the violent overthrow of a legitimately elected government.
Who's a traitor now?”
These tea-baggers are calling for the violent overthrow of a legitimately elected government.
Who's a traitor now?”
Grunty1 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:52:30
“The two are very different people.
Dubya deserved everything we gave him, based on his own words and actions.
Rushpublicans are constantly making up stuff about Obama.”
Dubya deserved everything we gave him, based on his own words and actions.
Rushpublicans are constantly making up stuff about Obama.”
brt929 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:48:36
“Who are you kidding? Bush had the longest honeymoon of any president ever elected.
Even after the Downing Street memo, the 9-11 commission report, the Shrub still managed to be re-elected.
In reality, Bush and Cheney belong in federal prison not making money giving speeches. The fact that they are not, is a testament to Bush's continued honeymoon.”
Even after the Downing Street memo, the 9-11 commission report, the Shrub still managed to be re-elected.
In reality, Bush and Cheney belong in federal prison not making money giving speeches. The fact that they are not, is a testament to Bush's continued honeymoon.”
9liberal replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:46:52
“We didn't h8 Bush right out of the gate. We weren't thrilled with him "winning" but we were like...well ok...hope nothing happens...he isn't very bright. then something did happen, and i can only speak for myself when i tell you, i wanted the president to keep this country united against our a/t/tackers....he went off track when he said Iraq, and that is when he lost me. Obama right out of the gate has been inclusive with republicans and conservatives. bush told me if i wasn't with him, i h8ted my country. obama never ever does that to the people of our country.
don't you ever compare bush to obama ever again. don't ever compare what is happening to obama to what happened to bush. we didn't want bush to fail, he just did. republicans have said out loud they want our president and our country to fail. it is disgraceful.”
don't you ever compare bush to obama ever again. don't ever compare what is happening to obama to what happened to bush. we didn't want bush to fail, he just did. republicans have said out loud they want our president and our country to fail. it is disgraceful.”
mdlawyer2 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:45:18
“What's truly scary is that your lot can't fathom the difference in rhetoric. We thought President Bush was wrong minded and quite the dope. You people demonize the President (who you won't even admit is the President) and equate him to pure evil. I know it takes an IQ greater than that of a gnat to comprehend the differences, but I gave you credit for nominal intelligence. My bad, it won't happen again. You can't reason or negotiate with the profoundly stupid.”
valkyrie607 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:42:55
“Hypocrites? Nah. Read my comments, I'm very critical of Obama. But I criticize on fact-based grounds, not out of some paranoid fantasy that he's trying to destroy America and turn our government into a socialist communist Nazi fascist playground (or whatever it is the tea-baggers fantasize about).
Likewise, when I criticized Bush, it was because of things he ACTUALLY DID, not because of things I imagined or fantasized he was doing. I also avoided making racial and ethnic slurs about Pres. Bush, though I may have, on occasion, accused him of being a doofus.
Wait a minute. This word, "hypocrite..." I do not think it means what you think it means. Maybe you should find a dictionary.”
Likewise, when I criticized Bush, it was because of things he ACTUALLY DID, not because of things I imagined or fantasized he was doing. I also avoided making racial and ethnic slurs about Pres. Bush, though I may have, on occasion, accused him of being a doofus.
Wait a minute. This word, "hypocrite..." I do not think it means what you think it means. Maybe you should find a dictionary.”
Lemeritus replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:41:53
“In short, georgiaR (my finger-pointing friend), the media was nothing short of obsequious to Bush and those people who did gather to protest were banished to chain-linked encircled "Free Speech Zones" -- which would be New Speak for cages far from the delicate ears of the president and the pathetically distinterested microphones on a lackey press.
That's the truth, georgia... and the motto for the day is: you have every right to your own opinion, but not to your own truth.”
That's the truth, georgia... and the motto for the day is: you have every right to your own opinion, but not to your own truth.”
KarateKid replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:38:09
“There's a difference, pal, of disagreeing with his policies and calling him a _liar about WMD or _warmonger for his starting two _wars, or calling him _incompetent for his handling of Katrina's aftermath, or calling him _stupid for his numerous speaking gaffes with YOUR side bringing his mother into it, his alleged _religion and birthplace, and his race.
So, who's the ones filled with _hatred and _bigotry? Why, it's YOUR side.”
So, who's the ones filled with _hatred and _bigotry? Why, it's YOUR side.”
bowthai replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:35:53
“News flash. Bush started a war that most will agree was unnecessary, exploded our deficit, and resulted in the deaths of thousands of Americans and innocent Iraqi civilians. Obama wants to reform the health care system that everyone agrees is broken. Also, while some of the attacks against Bush were personal and out of line, I think given the destruction he leveled on our country and the world, some of it was at least justified. Conservatives of course have a right to disagree with any proposals from the left - but to consistently compare health care reform and the fight for the public option to communism, socialism, Maoism, fascism, Nazism, and every other -ism demonstrates a gross misunderstanding, or simple ignorance, of history.”
BigDogMom replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:34:00
“We understand that change is scary....”
PlinytheYounger replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:33:38
“I suppose you forget the "free speech zones" at GWB speaking engagements and how he wouldn't take questions from the audience (that weren't scripted) until his 2nd term.”
kasinca replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:32:34
“And two wrongs make right there wingnut? The Democrats were not allowed to protest W. Please furnish one example of the democrats demonstrating W like the teabag bunch has been doing since the election. For one, the teabaggers are being funded by FAUX and corporate America. This is all hate from right wing money.”
WestCoastWoman replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:32:34
“Listen up you defender of Bush you...... The Bush Crime Family did nothing but put this country on a path of destruction. Did you not know that he lied us into a war? I have zero respect for people with comments such as yours but you are entitled of course to say what you want.”
BingoGringo replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:32:18
“Proportionately, not at all. Get real. Had we been this way during the first year of GWBs presidency, he would have gotten Cheknee to have had us arrested and put in camps. Geez.
How many liberal marches on Washington of any size did you see? Very few.”
How many liberal marches on Washington of any size did you see? Very few.”
PlinytheYounger replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:32:06
“We disagreed with what he did, we didn't make up stuff about GWB and belittle his office with r@cism.”
BigDogMom replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:31:48
“For a reason...two wars, higher taxes, lower wages, almost crashed our economy, deregulation, un regulation, civil liberties infringed upon, I could go on...”
Keith Olbermann, Sean Hannity Friendly At Yankees Game
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 22:59:26 in Media
“Keith is a coward. He never has anyone on his show with an opposing view from him.”
goodtomeetyou replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 05:34:37
“Hannity is the coward who said he'd get water.boarded for charity for military families and then chickened out. Don't ever forget it.”
GonzoFactor replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 23:45:52
“Gee, that reminds me of Hannity.”
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