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Too Big to Block? Why Obama Must Stop the Comcast-NBC Merger
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 00:04:53 in Media
“All of this sounds grave except for one thing: I don't have cable and I don't watch much TV. In fact, I don't own a TV! Moreover, I use Clearwire for my internet access. Thus, Comcast can't force a zillion channels on me.”
More Palin Lies: The Trooper in 'Troopergate' Breaks His Silence
Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 08:03:58 in Politics
“Yeah. She's a white, conservative woman and Obama's not. Again, liberals don't hate Sarah Palin. We just don't think she's a competent leader. She's populism without thought nor reason ; she's devoid of ideas and quite frankly, she's fairly vindictive and unprofessional. Her dysfunctional relationship with Wooten and Levi Johnson is proof of that vindictiveness and unprofessionalism. You want someone like that to run the country? Complain all you want with Obama, but compared to Palin, he looks like the better pick.”
EmmaJ76 replied on Nov 26, 2009 at 08:45:35
“gfs5541, yep that's it.”
HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses Shameless Tea Party Heckling Of Hough Family On 'The Ed Show' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 20:15:40 in Media
“Those folks just don't care. Simple as that. It has come to this: Humans acting inhumanely.”
Hitchcockcameo replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 20:55:36
“Yep. Isn't any surprise Goebb.els was able to convince people to do what they did.”
Tom Joad replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 20:27:07
“...what do you expect from the Zombie GOPers...”
VIDEO: Scuffle Ensues when Neo-Nazis Unfurl Hitler Flag at Tea Party Rally
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 15:26:41 in Politics
“Wow. Extremists attracting other extremists! I guess they (The Neo-Nazis) got tired of the Tea Party folks comparing the President to Adolf Hitler. The Neo-Nazis want to show us who the real nazis are. ;)”
Justicia Poetica: Dobbs Rises and Then Falls Thanks to Immigrants
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:39:58 in Media
“I still think that Dobbs wll show up on Fox News or Fox Business at some point. Betting some money on it.”
Backpfeifengesicht = Lieberman
Commented Oct 28, 2009 at 14:36:16 in Politics
“I feel you Mr. Lear.”
HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Talks Being Featured In Liz Cheney's New "Why Are They Afraid Of Us?" Ad (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 01:29:35 in Politics
“Let's be real: Sending more troops into Afghanistan would be foolhardy. Even the Afghan President isn't really on the up and up. I say we withdraw our troops except for special forces to deal with the Taliban and Al Qaeda. Let Hamid Karzai fix Afghanistan.”
Yank in France replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 01:47:31
“Hi gfs,
I don't think we should let our disgust with GW Bush mask the complexity of the situation in Afghanistan. Let's be clear among ourselves (at least): If we leave Afghanistan or just leave a residual force to combat al-qaeda, the Taliban will be back in power in no time.
And if the Taliban come to power, there is nothing to guarantee that they won't allow al-qaeda to return (have they really left? Is our intelligence all that good in the mountains of Afghanistan/Pakistan?) -- quite the contrary!
Obama has some very tough decisions ahead of him. My guess is that somewhere along the line the totally Un-PC decision will be made to depose Karzai. At least, I hope so. His main opponent looks good. But there is one thing for sure: We can't do anything good in Afghanistan without a representative govt willing to combat rampant corruption and work toward rebuilding the nation-state.”
I don't think we should let our disgust with GW Bush mask the complexity of the situation in Afghanistan. Let's be clear among ourselves (at least): If we leave Afghanistan or just leave a residual force to combat al-qaeda, the Taliban will be back in power in no time.
And if the Taliban come to power, there is nothing to guarantee that they won't allow al-qaeda to return (have they really left? Is our intelligence all that good in the mountains of Afghanistan/Pakistan?) -- quite the contrary!
Obama has some very tough decisions ahead of him. My guess is that somewhere along the line the totally Un-PC decision will be made to depose Karzai. At least, I hope so. His main opponent looks good. But there is one thing for sure: We can't do anything good in Afghanistan without a representative govt willing to combat rampant corruption and work toward rebuilding the nation-state.”
HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Talks Being Featured In Liz Cheney's New "Why Are They Afraid Of Us?" Ad (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 20:11:51 in Politics
“Hate to say this, but I haven't seen many tapes of Osama Bin Laden since the Battle of Tora Bora. Now with the present leader of Afghanistan hacking that nation's elections, why should we send more troops there?”
allalone replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 21:56:44
“Speaking of Osama Bin Laden, how the hell does one do dialysis going from cave to cave? Anyone? I'm just saying!”
KJLSanDiego replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 21:29:42
“It's good that the decision to send more troops has been put on hold for now. I completely agree, why go forward until we know what the state of that nation is. We really do need a true partner there!”
Sen. Kyl Not Sure People Die From Lack of Health Insurance
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 16:21:46 in Politics
“Yes Senator, it's true. People do die from a lack of Health Insurance. Not only that, people have died when the health insurance took away that insurance when it was needed the most, hence why reform is required.”
I Am Not a Dog
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 16:18:51 in Politics
“Mr. Peal, don't be so hasty about being called a dog by Health Insurance Executives. Since they think of all their insured that way, think of it as a badge of honor. Moreover, there's a saying that's fitting: Every dog has their day. One day, we will all have our day and it may be sooner than they think or they have wished! ;)”
The Audacity of Greed
Commented Oct 18, 2009 at 18:36:41 in Politics
“Nonsense. The Public Option is in sheer reality one insurance plan among many! The health insurance industry doesn't want competition. Sheesh, They got an anti-trust exemption via the McCarran-Ferguson Act. Is this what you conservatives call competitive?!”
My Response to Rush Limbaugh's Rage
Commented Oct 15, 2009 at 08:52:35 in Politics
“Given of this, though I think some of the NFL owners are racist, they tend to respect money and physical talent and winning games more. Moreover, they are mostly quiet about their racism because they know in the end they can't make money on racial bias. Rush is never been quiet about his racism and so it doesn't make a good fit. They may agree with him on some level, but in the end, they know he's a money loser and they can't have that.”
surfnerd replied on Oct 15, 2009 at 10:35:07
“And your proof that "some of the NFL owners are racist" being? And if what you say is actually true? Why should that preclude anyone from owning an NFL team for their beliefs? Obviously they are racist, wait, the NFL is made up of 66% black players, what constitutes racism in the NFL, having the percentage of Black players under 70%, 80%? What is the proper number to be not racist? Wealthy and White does not equal racism but assuming wealthy and White apparently does...
By the way, the 2009 NFL Racial and Gender Report Card just gave the NFL its best rating ever to the in diversity to the NFL.
"The National Football League achieved an A‐ grade on racial hiring practices and a C on gender hiring practices in the 2009 NFL Racial and Gender Report Card. This gave the NFL a combined B. In the history of the NFL Racial and Gender Report Card, those are the best grades ever received in each category for the NFL."”
By the way, the 2009 NFL Racial and Gender Report Card just gave the NFL its best rating ever to the in diversity to the NFL.
"The National Football League achieved an A‐ grade on racial hiring practices and a C on gender hiring practices in the 2009 NFL Racial and Gender Report Card. This gave the NFL a combined B. In the history of the NFL Racial and Gender Report Card, those are the best grades ever received in each category for the NFL."”
VIDEO: Lou Dobbs vs. 'Latino in America'
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 14:24:57 in Media
“Don't bet on that "Vato". To Dobbs, I don't think there's a distinction between legal and illegal immigrants.”
belyeu replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 15:31:11
“gfs, then you don't think very well.”
New Rule: Everyone Deserves Equal Rights
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 15:51:53 in Comedy
“To be honest, I don't Obama is going to say much either. Before you say something, let's be clear on one thing: Though the military has been largely integrated, there hasn't been much integration in the upper officer ranks. Where are the Black Navy Admirals? Are there any Generals currently serving in the Army or the Marines? (Sorry, Colin Powell doesn't) Any Women commanding combat ships? More like women getting raped. And gays want to openly serve in this crazy mess? Good Luck!”
swimbiker replied on Oct 11, 2009 at 12:25:00
“I think you are overlooking the integration in the upper officer ranks simply to prove your point. You don't offer any facts, just speculation. Come back when you can dispassionately give facts.”
colah replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 21:16:52
“Oof!
Predictions can be soooo messy!”
Predictions can be soooo messy!”
As Movement Demanding CNN Dump Him Grows, Dobbs Plays Victim
Commented Sep 21, 2009 at 17:00:48 in Media
“The problem with this anti-illegal immigration stuff is it always hurts the legal immigrants or even folks born and raised in the States, so I'm inclined to think that no good will come to this. When one group of folks thinks that all Latinos are alike, they think that all Latinos are illegal.”
jweider replied on Sep 21, 2009 at 17:30:29
“So the solution to the problem would be for Latinos that are here legally to separate themselves and stop condoning illegally immigration the way the author of this article always does.”
Is the Recession Over?
Commented Sep 18, 2009 at 21:31:06 in Politics
“Technically, the recession is over and the unemployment rate in the states of VA and MD are stabilizing ( http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/18/AR2009091802027.html?hpid=topnews ), but it has yet to come to the rest of US. However, we got to keep telling our elected officals to make Wall Street accountable for the mess they've put us in. That's a message for liberals and conservatives.”
CaptainVideo replied on Sep 19, 2009 at 08:12:55
“While making Wall Street accountable will reduce the chances of a similar debacle happening again, and is therefore highly desirable, it will do nothing to restore the economy to full employment. Expansionary monetary and fiscal policies are the main tools for restoring the economy to full employment. More expansionary monetary and fiscal policies could cause the economy to return to full employment sooner.”
Coastalthinker2 replied on Sep 18, 2009 at 21:44:54
“Agreed...Wall Street must be held accountable and regulations must be put in place to change behaviors. And yes, that is a message for liberals AND conservatives. I do not believe the mindset on Wall Street will change without being forced to and here is one reason why:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/06/business/06insurance.html?_r=2&hp”
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/06/business/06insurance.html?_r=2&hp”
Economic Crisis: One Year Later
Commented Sep 11, 2009 at 23:32:46 in Politics
“Capitalism is the problem if it's unregulated. It's the lack of interference that got us in this recession.”
The Problem with Obama's Speech
Commented Sep 10, 2009 at 10:40:49 in Politics
“Yes, but in the end, we have to fight to keep the public option. We have to explain in clear terms its benefits and let's be realistic: logically Triggers and Co-Ops don't work so they're not a viable alternative here. We need the public option to force the insurers and Big Pharma to compete otherwise, they have the license to jack up the rates.”
Why Positive Thinking Just Doesn't Work
Commented Sep 07, 2009 at 11:04:07 in Living
“It's not that positive thinking is bad, it's just that I found it fairly useless without assertive action.”
isaidit replied on Sep 07, 2009 at 11:16:03
“Most people understand instinctively that the two go together you know. We pray (or think positively) but we row also. Or consider the alternative, negative thinking. That one is just peachy. It works every time!”
Is Hazing a Form of Torture?
Commented Sep 06, 2009 at 14:33:23 in Politics
“Speaking as a former Navy sailor, hazing isn't torture. However, in the hands of sadistic, sociopathic people, it can be just as demeaning and demoralizing as torture. It depends entirely on the people inflicting the act. If the act isn't done in a meansprited way, then you won't hear it in the news.”
Roy Sekoff Challenges Congressman On GOP's Criticism Of Obama School Speech
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 14:36:37 in Politics
“Man, GOP is totally shameless!”
Eleven More Companies Ditch Glenn Beck
Commented Sep 02, 2009 at 20:37:15 in Media
“Glenn Beck: More Therapy and less advertisers! Yeah!!!”
I Am a Woman for Deeds
Commented Sep 02, 2009 at 10:12:53 in Politics
“I agree. Its like he was blaming everything from gays to the National Organization for Women (NOW) to welfare for the breakdown of the American Family. All of this from a guy who is being marketed as similar to Tim Kaine.”
For Team Obama, A Refresher on Jack Johnson and "The Great White Hope"
Commented Sep 01, 2009 at 00:50:48 in Politics
“I say Obama is doing fine. Let the racists and the knuckleheads talk and let them horrify sane, reasonable men like Dave Zirin and you and me. Let them parade their "Great White Hopes" only to find they don't have "Great Pragmatic Ideas". Remember when these folks was ranting against The Fairness Doctrine? There's only a few of them and a legion of people like you. Just as long as they are watched when they carry their guns! ;)”
So You Want Health Care Reform? Boycotting Whole Foods Won't Help
Commented Aug 30, 2009 at 13:05:02 in Home
“Bulls**t. Organic Farmers will find and have found other venues.”
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