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Arianna On Leno: Memo To Men: Don't Have Affairs With Your Employees Unless You're Letterman
Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 15:18:47 in Media
“I agree. It probably was a bad idea. Office relationships usually work out badly.
Letterman was unmarried when these flings took place. Isn't that what single people do?
If he were married and cheating on his wife, I could understand the outrage. If the women involved started suing him for harassment, I could understand the outrage. But when a single man or woman engages in "sexual play" what is so outrageous about that? A bad idea. OK. Outrageous!
I don't think so.
Unless and until we find out more details about this Letterman fling with his female employees, I think that we all need to get off of our high horses. Most of us know someone who is cheating on his or her spouse right now. OMG!”
Letterman was unmarried when these flings took place. Isn't that what single people do?
If he were married and cheating on his wife, I could understand the outrage. If the women involved started suing him for harassment, I could understand the outrage. But when a single man or woman engages in "sexual play" what is so outrageous about that? A bad idea. OK. Outrageous!
I don't think so.
Unless and until we find out more details about this Letterman fling with his female employees, I think that we all need to get off of our high horses. Most of us know someone who is cheating on his or her spouse right now. OMG!”
FPElitist replied on Oct 09, 2009 at 03:54:29
“it is, and never was, any of our business.”
RachelMc replied on Oct 05, 2009 at 15:33:19
“hardly* hopes other post makes it through.”
RachelMc replied on Oct 05, 2009 at 15:32:43
“he was in a long term relationship. thats hardle single. so is everyone single up until they say I Do. would it still be ok to sleep with some1 the day b4 the wedding and the morning before saying i do? i mean according to your definition no commitment has been mad and all relationships are bogus until the actual wedding day or exchange of vows. didn't letterman himself say he was wrong and admitted to the "affairs" ? y cant u accept that?”
The Media's Treatment of Palin's Outrageous "Death Panel" Claims
Commented Aug 11, 2009 at 13:46:42 in Media
“Absolutely correct!”
The Murder of Dr. Tiller, a Foreshadowing
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 14:49:00 in Politics
“What the right "wing nuts" don't get is that abortion is LEGAL in this country; MURDER is NOT LEGAL. If you don't like it, change the law. Otherwise, expect to be treated as TERRIORIST.
Dr Tiller was murdered in cold blood by a coward not a Christian. No true Christian would condone MURDER.”
Dr Tiller was murdered in cold blood by a coward not a Christian. No true Christian would condone MURDER.”
Study's Claim on the 'Myth' of Obama's Small Donor Base Is Itself a 'Myth'
Commented Nov 29, 2008 at 21:23:27 in Politics
“I was one of those $100 or less donors. I know of at least 10 others just like me.
They are trying to soften the impact of what we accomplished in this election; cause us to doubt what we can do if we work together.
I knew it was a myth the first time I heard it. We're not falling for the lies anymore.”
They are trying to soften the impact of what we accomplished in this election; cause us to doubt what we can do if we work together.
I knew it was a myth the first time I heard it. We're not falling for the lies anymore.”
Obama Continues Fox News Pushback
Commented Oct 28, 2008 at 15:35:17 in Media
“Fox is not news, it's propaganda. There is nothing fair or balanced about it's broadcasts. I don't watch it and I tell everyone I know not to watch it.”
jsdog replied on Oct 28, 2008 at 16:23:57
“Idiot,
If you don't watch it, how can you comment on it? You just follow the herd that spills out crap on posts like this. You wouldn't know good news if it bit you. I bet you get your "news" from the likes of NYT, LAT, HuffPos, etc. Now, those are "fair and balanced", aren't they? There is one news media outlet in the entire US that is pro-America, and you hate it. YOU CAN"T HANDLE THE TRUTH.
The Obama fascists will continue to censor and eliminate all opposing news. Look what they did to that little station in Florida.
An Obama administration means welcome PRAVDA!”
If you don't watch it, how can you comment on it? You just follow the herd that spills out crap on posts like this. You wouldn't know good news if it bit you. I bet you get your "news" from the likes of NYT, LAT, HuffPos, etc. Now, those are "fair and balanced", aren't they? There is one news media outlet in the entire US that is pro-America, and you hate it. YOU CAN"T HANDLE THE TRUTH.
The Obama fascists will continue to censor and eliminate all opposing news. Look what they did to that little station in Florida.
An Obama administration means welcome PRAVDA!”
gotborked replied on Oct 28, 2008 at 15:43:25
“If you don't watch it, how do you know? ...from what you read on Huffpo? Now that's fair and balanced!”
Election Anxiety: What To Do If The "Other Side" Wins
Commented Oct 27, 2008 at 12:54:53 in Living
“When Ronald Regan was elected, I lost my job shortly thereafter. You say I can't blame him for that. I say you're wrong. I worked for a bank and the bank was a casualty of the savings and loan disaster.
I eventually got another job, but it was for less than half the income I was making at the bank. With the help of the Clinton years, I recovered.
When Bush was elected, I almost lost my job, again, to downsizing. I took a pay cut, again, to keep a job.
I have been hanging on and trying to stay under the radar; getting jobs that are least likely to be downsized or cut.
If McCain/Palin manage to steal this election, how much you want to bet I lose my job, again.
Coincidence? I don't think so. I'll be homeless and on the street and they will probably blame me for my situation.
Please, America, don't let these people do this to us again.
Vote Obama/Biden”
I eventually got another job, but it was for less than half the income I was making at the bank. With the help of the Clinton years, I recovered.
When Bush was elected, I almost lost my job, again, to downsizing. I took a pay cut, again, to keep a job.
I have been hanging on and trying to stay under the radar; getting jobs that are least likely to be downsized or cut.
If McCain/Palin manage to steal this election, how much you want to bet I lose my job, again.
Coincidence? I don't think so. I'll be homeless and on the street and they will probably blame me for my situation.
Please, America, don't let these people do this to us again.
Vote Obama/Biden”
forebode replied on Oct 29, 2008 at 00:03:10
“Amen, and I feel for you. A lot of people are already homeless because Bush and Cheney let a lot of Banks and Real Estate companies engage in crooked business practices. When people lose their livelihoods, they have also little to lose BY STARTING A REVOLUTION THAT WILL TURN THE TABLES ON THE NEO-FASCISTS that have stolen the last two elections and will make a very serious effort to steal this one.
As we approach this election, we need to go into a "shields up" at your battle stations state of readiness because the ride is going to get bumpy. I don't think I can stand to hear McCain's nasal snively voice for the next four years, and the pure hatefulness of his rhetoric. He will not be able to win without cheating, and we cannot allow him to get away with cheating. Failure is not an option.”
As we approach this election, we need to go into a "shields up" at your battle stations state of readiness because the ride is going to get bumpy. I don't think I can stand to hear McCain's nasal snively voice for the next four years, and the pure hatefulness of his rhetoric. He will not be able to win without cheating, and we cannot allow him to get away with cheating. Failure is not an option.”
MNCurler replied on Oct 27, 2008 at 13:39:28
“I know a lot of people that were downsized during the 90's, including myself. So, what's your point?”
Conservatives Voting for Obama: In Their Own Words
Commented Oct 22, 2008 at 18:00:28 in Politics
“Wow! We are getting America back.
These are the Republicans I remember. Americans that I disagreed with but who had the good of the country, not the good of their party, as the focus of their policy positions.
Welcome back to America. I'm glad to be back, too. Let's engage in substantive debate and may the best ideas win.”
These are the Republicans I remember. Americans that I disagreed with but who had the good of the country, not the good of their party, as the focus of their policy positions.
Welcome back to America. I'm glad to be back, too. Let's engage in substantive debate and may the best ideas win.”
rubinoff replied on Oct 22, 2008 at 18:18:35
“I love and want my/your/our country 'back' to when there were kinder, gentler times. I am simply amazed at the low-down, gutter crap that i am seeing during this election period. Not decent adult behavoir at all.”
The GOP and Race
Commented Oct 21, 2008 at 14:51:31 in Politics
“Right on! Sister! (or Brother!)
I went to school in the deep south during desegration. It took me a while to understand Obama and what he represents. There is a mindset you get from living thru, surviving, all that violent racism. It's hard to shake it.
The Obama campaign for President helped me to see "over the mountain top". I'm over 55 years old and I feel like something really transformational is about to happen in this country; something really difficult but something really good.”
I went to school in the deep south during desegration. It took me a while to understand Obama and what he represents. There is a mindset you get from living thru, surviving, all that violent racism. It's hard to shake it.
The Obama campaign for President helped me to see "over the mountain top". I'm over 55 years old and I feel like something really transformational is about to happen in this country; something really difficult but something really good.”
donndublin replied on Oct 21, 2008 at 19:09:31
“I'm over 50 and went to school in the midwest during desegragation. Many of my friends and family were beaten only because of our race even by those we had befriended. It's about time this country see that racism is a two way street.
To deny it only feeds it.
Have we forgotten the words of MLK: "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."”
To deny it only feeds it.
Have we forgotten the words of MLK: "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."”
McCain Supporters Heckle Early Voters, Call Them 'Cheaters'
Commented Oct 20, 2008 at 18:23:24 in Politics
“What has America become that we would heckle a group of voters? These people should be ashamed. Being able to vote and not be intimidated is what America is all about. What's wrong with these people?”
The Delicate Subject of John McCain's Marbles
Commented Sep 18, 2008 at 15:44:10 in Politics
“"...Barack Obama, a messianic egomaniac who thinks he's, like, our savior or something...."
"Yes we can!" "You are the change you've been waiting for." "It's never been about me. It's about you."
How is that "egomaniacal"? Because he is confident? Because he inspires? Because he is educated and smart? Just tools of the political trade if you ask me.
Everybody except the supporters of Barack Obama view him as messianic or egomaniacal. What you don't seem to get is that he has tapped into a grassroots desire for change and he has convinced me and others that our participation is absolutely required. I really believe that I can make a difference. Barack Obama is responsible for creating the spark that ignites my civic activism. What’s so sinister about that?
There's nothing "messianic" about my support for Obama. I disagree with him on a number of his policy positions. He is not my savior. He is not our savior. We are Americans. We are our own saviors. That’s what he’s been trying to tell us. Get fired up! Get involved!
I listened. You should too.”
"Yes we can!" "You are the change you've been waiting for." "It's never been about me. It's about you."
How is that "egomaniacal"? Because he is confident? Because he inspires? Because he is educated and smart? Just tools of the political trade if you ask me.
Everybody except the supporters of Barack Obama view him as messianic or egomaniacal. What you don't seem to get is that he has tapped into a grassroots desire for change and he has convinced me and others that our participation is absolutely required. I really believe that I can make a difference. Barack Obama is responsible for creating the spark that ignites my civic activism. What’s so sinister about that?
There's nothing "messianic" about my support for Obama. I disagree with him on a number of his policy positions. He is not my savior. He is not our savior. We are Americans. We are our own saviors. That’s what he’s been trying to tell us. Get fired up! Get involved!
I listened. You should too.”
lleichtman replied on Sep 18, 2008 at 16:26:45
“Agree with you. Basically anyone running for president has to have a giant ego. If you didn't you wouldn't be there in the first place. I don't believe in any messiahs just truth and McCain's campaign seems to have a problem with that.”
Sarah Palin's Churches and The Third Wave: New Video Documentary
Commented Sep 09, 2008 at 13:11:12 in Politics
“Yes, I'll have that debate. Your arrogance is amazing.
You don't get to decided who is Christian and who is not? That's the arrogance of many who claim to be Christian, humbled before Christ, but want to speak and decide for Christ. You can't know the mind of God. That's why he says "Judge not lest you be judged."
You can be Christian and be a sinner, isn't that true? Doesn't Christ embrace and love all, even sinners. You have the right to call abortion a sin but you don't have the right to condemn me for having one. God makes the final judgment, not you. So take care that you are not pointing to a sin of mine while committing sin yourself.”
You don't get to decided who is Christian and who is not? That's the arrogance of many who claim to be Christian, humbled before Christ, but want to speak and decide for Christ. You can't know the mind of God. That's why he says "Judge not lest you be judged."
You can be Christian and be a sinner, isn't that true? Doesn't Christ embrace and love all, even sinners. You have the right to call abortion a sin but you don't have the right to condemn me for having one. God makes the final judgment, not you. So take care that you are not pointing to a sin of mine while committing sin yourself.”
Hey, Pundits, Leave Them Kids Alone!
Commented Sep 02, 2008 at 09:55:20 in Politics
“This is not about Palin's pregnant teenage daughter. It's about the questionable judgement of her mother and father for shoving her into the political arena and not taking steps to immunize her from the very predictable media onslaught. Whether you are a GOP partisan or not, this kind of media circus over a teenage pregnancy in the White House is a scandal waiting for a prime time special.
That Mccain couldn't see that is truly poor judgement.
Palin should have turned down the VP offer and put her daughter's welfare first. But she didn't. That tells me something about her judgement.”
That Mccain couldn't see that is truly poor judgement.
Palin should have turned down the VP offer and put her daughter's welfare first. But she didn't. That tells me something about her judgement.”
Peggy Noonan and the Two-Headed Bowling Ball Child
Commented Aug 29, 2008 at 09:51:38 in Media
“Peggy Noonan showed the Morning Joe audience who is elitist and out of touch.
Who's whining now, Peggy?”
Who's whining now, Peggy?”
Why Do We White People Dislike Michelle Obama?
Commented Jul 17, 2008 at 11:36:58 in Politics
“Your reply is so common among people who don't want to admit that they dislike African Americans.
The "not having been proud of America until her husband won votes" quote was intentionally missquoted here by you. Michelle never said anything like that. So you misunderstood what she said as well.
You need something to cling on to to rationalize your dislike of Michelle because the truth would be too embarrassing; to actually come out and admit that you really just don't like Black people.
There really is nothing to dislike about Michelle Obama. She is a great mom, a happy and fulfilled professional woman and wife, she and Barack seem to have a happy and loving marriage with two adorable and well adjusted girls. What's not to like? An American Family! (Yeah, Black people have happy and well adjusted families in real life not just on TV.)
If Michelle Obama were white, we wouldn't be having this conversation.”
The "not having been proud of America until her husband won votes" quote was intentionally missquoted here by you. Michelle never said anything like that. So you misunderstood what she said as well.
You need something to cling on to to rationalize your dislike of Michelle because the truth would be too embarrassing; to actually come out and admit that you really just don't like Black people.
There really is nothing to dislike about Michelle Obama. She is a great mom, a happy and fulfilled professional woman and wife, she and Barack seem to have a happy and loving marriage with two adorable and well adjusted girls. What's not to like? An American Family! (Yeah, Black people have happy and well adjusted families in real life not just on TV.)
If Michelle Obama were white, we wouldn't be having this conversation.”
PumaAnn replied on Jul 17, 2008 at 17:05:37
“I suggest you misread my post entirely. Her ratings are down, and I offered a reason: Sexism.
And we're not having a conversation.”
And we're not having a conversation.”
mosh replied on Jul 17, 2008 at 12:54:54
“Yes we would because it's not about the color of her skin in my opinion it's about the fact that she has achieved what so many of us only dream of. She is a success. And success breeds envy and worse. That she is black just rubs her success in. A successful black woman? When I can hardly make ends meet? Now that is threatening.
A successful black woman. A successful woman, on her own two feet. Successful regardless that her husband is the presumptive democratic nominee for president. That's intimidating to a lot of folks regardless of the color of their skin. Because most of us are just schmeils and we are white! Yikes!!”
A successful black woman. A successful woman, on her own two feet. Successful regardless that her husband is the presumptive democratic nominee for president. That's intimidating to a lot of folks regardless of the color of their skin. Because most of us are just schmeils and we are white! Yikes!!”
American Hero? Worker Ordered to Honor Jesse Helms Quits Job Instead
Commented Jul 09, 2008 at 16:13:02 in Politics
“How can I contribute to this guys retirement fund? Good for you Eason!
Best news I've heard in a long time.”
Best news I've heard in a long time.”
Pick a Meme, Any Meme
Commented Jun 27, 2008 at 12:39:20 in Politics
“"Such arrogance - even self-centeredness - have featured often in the Obama campaign. [...] "
Say what? With a campaign slogan of "Yes We Can!"
You're really reaching here, Rove.”
Say what? With a campaign slogan of "Yes We Can!"
You're really reaching here, Rove.”
A Cable News Abomination During the Gore/Obama Rally
Commented Jun 17, 2008 at 14:26:11 in Media
“The only reason I tuned in was to hear Gore's endorsement and Obama's speech. If it had been covered on C-Span I would have watch it there.
If Dan and Co.are not going to cover the speeches in full then say so at the outset.
Just say at the beginning of your show that you don't think that Obama's speech is news and see how many people stay tuned to listen to you talk about what most assuredly is NOT News.”
If Dan and Co.are not going to cover the speeches in full then say so at the outset.
Just say at the beginning of your show that you don't think that Obama's speech is news and see how many people stay tuned to listen to you talk about what most assuredly is NOT News.”
On My Switch From Clinton to Obama
Commented May 01, 2008 at 13:20:40 in Politics
“I know how hard it would be for me to switch my vote from Obama to Clinton, especially for the "good of the party". Your testimonial here has made that decision easier for me.”
Northshorewoman replied on May 03, 2008 at 12:32:49
“The good of the Party? Lord, we are talking about what is best for the country, not the Party!”
Shameful Days: Why Won't The Media Pursue the Pentagon Propaganda Scandal?
Commented May 01, 2008 at 13:00:37 in Media
“Thank You Huffington Post!
Let's keep this story alive. It's too important to leave to the major media.”
Let's keep this story alive. It's too important to leave to the major media.”
Ten Things to Remember on Tuesday Night
Commented Apr 22, 2008 at 14:57:35 in Politics
“That was so well stated I have nothing to add. You're right, she was always supposed to win Pennsylvania. That was never in doubt.
The real story in Pennsylvania would be if Obama does well.”
The real story in Pennsylvania would be if Obama does well.”
Barack Obama: Clinton Slayer
Commented Apr 04, 2008 at 13:57:23 in Home
“HRC was the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party for a whole year. Since then, her campaign has been mismanaged and her supporters have underestimated the determination of Obama and his supporters. Now that she finds herself possibly losing that which everyone, including the press, assumed was hers for the taking, she wants to blame Obama.”
It's 3 a.m. and Hillary's Dreaming
Commented Mar 05, 2008 at 12:42:01 in Home
“You've pretty much said it for me. A vote for HRC is the same as a vote for McCain as far as I'm concerned. I didn't get involved in politics because of HRC. I didn't get energized because of the DNC. I got energized because Obama was listening to me. He expressed causes and ideas I felt deeply.
HRC thinks she already knows what's best for me. What I think doesn't matter to her or the old style politicians. That's why they play these political games. HRC doesn't care about me, the Democratic Party, or the Middle Class. Just as long as she wins.”
HRC thinks she already knows what's best for me. What I think doesn't matter to her or the old style politicians. That's why they play these political games. HRC doesn't care about me, the Democratic Party, or the Middle Class. Just as long as she wins.”
