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Phil Carter Resigns: Key Pentagon Appointee Worked On Gitmo Detainee Issues

Phil Carter Resigns: Key Pentagon Appointee Worked On Gitmo Detainee Issues

Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 09:39:16 in Politics

“The fact remains that these people have not been tried or convicted of any crimes.”

Enlightened22 replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 09:41:07

“Who? Cheney, Bush?”
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State Dinner PICTURES, Details: Inside The White House Gala (PHOTOS)

Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 09:34:53 in Style

“Another echo of the Bush era.

The political elite dines in luxury at a time when many Americans are going hungry.”

Sam1234567 replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 09:47:55

“I don't think Bush was the only president to have state dinners, and he also had them with 3% unemployment.”

Gardencc replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 09:40:48

“Goldenshaman, shaman you are not--golden or otherwise. I've been to a State Dinner. They are essential to political policy and help to promote positive ties with heads of state from around the world. Yes, there are many people going hungry in this country, but if we hope to remain a world leader, we must honor the leaders of other countries. What goes around comes around. Who knows how India might help us in the future?”
Robert Baer: What We're Up Against In Afghanistan Is A

Robert Baer: What We're Up Against In Afghanistan Is A "War Of National Resistance"

Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 21:21:10 in World

“This makes me very sad. I feel completely betrayed by Obama and company.”

henock replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 21:51:22

“You may have other things to feel betrayed by Obama; This shouldn't be on that list. He campaigned on the necessity of this war.”

MacGregor57 replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 21:48:01

“suffer b.”

KeepItMoving08 replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 21:28:04

“Do you now?

How did you feel when Bush got us into these two wars?”
Pelosi Sees Unrest Among Dems: 'Can We Afford This War?'

Pelosi Sees Unrest Among Dems: 'Can We Afford This War?'

Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 21:11:44 in Politics

“The war is really about the oil in Kazakhstan, but the Russians and Chinese are closer than we are.

We need to give up these wars for oil and spend the money at home on wind and solar.”

DahliaZ replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 21:21:04

“Thinking the war in Afghanistan is about oil takes a deliberate, bad faith blindness. And if you really want to end reliance on foreign oil (a good position, I believe) - then I hope you are for domestic drilling which can do wonders in the midterm, while the long process continues making renewables viable on a long term scale.

I'd slow down getting excited about wind though - it's not turning out to be economically viable. Denmark can't afford to use their produced wind energy because it would cause a loss to them, so they sell it to their neighbors. Denmark remains old school.

Of course, a great mid and long term answer is nuclear - the French have done very well with that.”
Pelosi Sees Unrest Among Dems: 'Can We Afford This War?'

Pelosi Sees Unrest Among Dems: 'Can We Afford This War?'

Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 21:05:07 in Politics

“It's time for Progressives to firmly and finally part company with the Democrats.”

avchavis replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 22:22:07

“I'm in favor of forming a Progressive Party.”
Charities Running Out Of Turkeys To Give Away

Charities Running Out Of Turkeys To Give Away

Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:46:29 in Impact

“There's no shortage of turkeys in Washington.”

Palmz replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 20:48:24

“We don't eat our own.......­.........

That is for the flyingrightwingers”

MontanaHome replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 20:47:03

“There are a few in TX.”

mcantwell replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 20:47:01

“There are no shortage of turkeys on Wall Street.”
Third-Quarter GDP Number Revised Down

Third-Quarter GDP Number Revised Down

Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 16:30:02 in Business

“"Normal" is not coming back.

Not in the sense of returning to the conditions we had a few years back.

The debt bubble has burst and will not be reflated.

Energy is the core issue, and we have the technology and the manufacturing capability to solve that problem.

We need the will. We need the decision to commit.”

artgurrl replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 17:15:14

“I think what stands in the way is that we have no vision of the future. And, the big oil, coal and fossil fuel industry wants to keep pulling us backwards while the rest of the world moves ahead.”

GOULDDIGGER replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 17:02:27

“but the unions stand in the way”
Obama's Afghanistan Decision: 34,000 More Troops And An Exit Strategy, Reports Say

Obama's Afghanistan Decision: 34,000 More Troops And An Exit Strategy, Reports Say

Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 13:39:18 in Politics

“How do you ask anyone to be the next person to die for a mistake?”
Obama's Afghanistan Decision: 34,000 More Troops And An Exit Strategy, Reports Say

Obama's Afghanistan Decision: 34,000 More Troops And An Exit Strategy, Reports Say

Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 12:34:40 in Politics

“This is the end for the Obamites.

They will be dragged down by making difficult problems worse.”

CostaMesaJoe replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 12:37:08

“Don't Stop Believing, Tbagger...­..”

leduck replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 12:35:37

“Obamasiahs”
Tom Friedman Explains Causes Of America's 'Sub-Optimal Solutions' (VIDEO)

Tom Friedman Explains Causes Of America's 'Sub-Optimal Solutions' (VIDEO)

Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 23:00:55 in Media

“It is the elite that has shredded America. Then they blame it on the people. Go fly something.”

Tulka2 replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 02:13:49

“Thomas Jefferson and his comrades didn't participate in the first American election because they were pulling hard to the Left for a Bill of Rights. They stood with what they called the "new men" and against wealth and power which they thought would always, always, always try to walk away with all the money. Always. Every time through history. You are a good American to know it. I hope you are smart enough to stand with the Left. They are your natural compatriots.”
Tom Friedman Explains Causes Of America's 'Sub-Optimal Solutions' (VIDEO)

Tom Friedman Explains Causes Of America's 'Sub-Optimal Solutions' (VIDEO)

Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 12:46:38 in Media

“In the next 6 months it will become perfectly clear that those currently in the power seats have no significant ideas for moving us forward.”

santafesam replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 14:05:32

“And more sadly, neither do those so eager to replace them.”
Sherrod Brown: Obama Focused On Main Street, But Not All His Advisers Are

Sherrod Brown: Obama Focused On Main Street, But Not All His Advisers Are

Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 12:10:42 in Politics

“The official unemployment rate in California has reached 12.5%

That's enough people to make sure Nanci Pelosi joins the ranks of the unemployed a year from now.”

tangerinesong replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 12:37:43

“golden, that's net unemployment. Total gross and I do mean gross unemployment is between 19.4 and 21.8 but this is between you and me.”

senorlou replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 12:16:10

“You don't know j/s about what happened in California. Otherwise, why would you say such a stupid comment?”

FernandoRuiz replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 12:13:49

“South Carolinas is at 12.1 percent, wouldnt you say the same thing for Jim DeMint and Lady Lindsey Graham?”

Imago replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 12:13:01

“Right. And the unemployment rates here have nothing to do with California's own economic woes and bad decisions in Sacramento.

(PS: Congresswoman Pelosi's first name is Nancy, but then, if you actually paid attention to politics beyond slinging mud, you'd have known that...)”

brady61995 replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 12:12:55

“nancy and company are trying to get job bills, job growth, california has turned into a too big to fall as well. you cant blame pelosi for californias issues.”

Rumplestiltskin replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 12:12:31

“I bet they bring her back. Californians love good rhetoric from their governors, but they keep voting in the state reps that are the root of the problem. I don't live there, but that is what I see from outside.”

KingOfDamNation replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 12:11:59

“Sure. NOBODY else was EVER involved..­......
Shortsighted much?”
Tom Friedman Explains Causes Of America's 'Sub-Optimal Solutions' (VIDEO)

Tom Friedman Explains Causes Of America's 'Sub-Optimal Solutions' (VIDEO)

Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 12:07:57 in Media

“Tom, we already have a streamlined one-party system.

It is that system which has created this mess.

The way out is to listen to the many outside voices that have solutions.”
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Beyond the Headlines and Under the Bra

Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 04:53:07 in Living

“Curcumin (Tumeric) is a commonly available anti-cancer herb you can take.

Many of the items in the Hoxsey formula can be bought as herbal capsules.

Esiac components are probably available as well.”

LegalCodex replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 06:12:10

“Considering all anti-cancer drugs and herbs(redundant, as the herbs talked about are drugs) are poisons, I would much rather take the mixture approved by the FDA, which would allow me to sue in certain cases, than self-medicate myself and hope that I don't die.”
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs -- Finally

Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 04:48:48 in Politics

“All of this is important, but it won't matter unless we stop exporting jobs, and bring back the jobs that have already been exported.”
Pakistan's Success Against Taliban May Influence Obama's Afghan Troop Decision

Pakistan's Success Against Taliban May Influence Obama's Afghan Troop Decision

Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 04:47:15 in World

“The easy "victory" just means that standard guerilla tactics are being employed.

When you are weak, you do not stand and fight. You run.

Collapsing the center to surround the enemy is an old trick.

"Wear your enemy out by making him chase you." Sun Tzu, The Art of War.

Our enemies want us to put more troops into Afghanistan.

It won't be long before our empire collapses because we can't afford to keep it.”
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Obama, China, and Wishful Thinking About American Jobs

Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 04:37:42 in Politics

“He hasn't used the word, but he has discussed the core problem: distribution of income.

Since the time of Reagan income in the US has been continuously distributed upward.

Getting the economy moving in both the US and China requires distributing income downward.

I see no signs that the top 1% recognizes the problem, much less is willing to do about it.

Ultimately the wealth of the top 1% depends on the masses buying products and services.”
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Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy

Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 05:05:37 in Business

“Reality will have the last word on all of this.

But there won't be much laughter.

First, we have to stop exporting jobs using taxpayer dollars.

Then we need to bring back the jobs that have already been lost.

If Americans wear shoes, we need to make shoes in America, and everything else we use as well.”

Changeizgood replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 09:39:24

“Then WE can collect our money back from the crooked banks and insurance companies like AIG or whatever the he// they are calling themselves this week, that WON'T LEND TO THOSE BUSINESSES DOING GREEN TECH.

It's an UBER MEGA RICH ELITE STANDOFF. They want American Families and businesses to "BOW DOWN TO THEM."
Yet they have the nerve to talk, about the "symbol of respect" in Asia.

Uber Mega Rich Overseers can ki$$ my poor @&&!
I say Buck them all, for grinding their heels in the middle class, poor and sick's faces!”

Changeizgood replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 09:33:51

“Replace the Greedy's corporations, that left. They used to have a name WE respected and they shafted US without lubricant. Still want to take it up the gazoo?
C'mon people, Keith Olbermann and others had to "open free clinics to the poor" in the states of those who said they will vote against it.

We can't go without jobs, so let's replace the missing pieces of our economy.
Buck those greedy slave wage payers!
American workers quality and longevity of products is what made us great.
Not temporary parts or products that have to be bought again and again like toilet paper.
In fact most of the cheap junk is like toilet paper as you can ONLY USE IT One time.
Case in point, the antique tags on cars from the seventies and sixties and thirties that are still running as long as the parts are still made.
C'mon people, America has a reputation to uphold, lift your end and invest in the smaller unknown named companies doing the green technology. The more that get started, the more the unemployment #'s drop and people get back to normal.”
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A Wake Up Call on Jobs

Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 11:05:21 in Politics

“There is no hope if they continue to use our tax dollars to send our jobs out of the country.

One hope I have is that disappointing earnings this year will cause a lot of churn in the top executive suites.

Those guys are paid to get results, not complain about the economy.

Churn in the corner offices may bring in people who realize that Corporate America has been on a self-destructive path for many years.

This collapse is a consequence of the beliefs and actions of the people who have been running the country.

Those people will not likely change, so the solution will be to change the people out.”
Fannie and Freddie Fire Their Own Inspector General

Fannie and Freddie Fire Their Own Inspector General

Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 09:59:34 in Politics

“Obama's first term is really the Bush Crime Family's third term.”

totaldisbelief replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 10:59:36

“same old wine in a brand new bottle”

BigBagel replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 10:56:12

“Not really. They were actively doing bad stuff. he just sits back and watches it happen. Kind of like drowning a man and watching him drown.”
Protecting a Woman's Right to Choose

Protecting a Woman's Right to Choose

Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 18:45:24 in Denver

“I think the Democrats' bill should be retitled the "Health Care Police State Act."”

who38 replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 09:41:17

“Like your title but shouldn't it include some acknowledgement of the Insurance and PHRMA windfalls? Maybe the "Health Care Police State and Medical Corporate Giveaway Act"?”
Murdoch: Beck 'Was Right,' Obama Made Racist Comment (VIDEO)

Murdoch: Beck 'Was Right,' Obama Made Racist Comment (VIDEO)

Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 11:55:35 in Media

“Obama has decided to send 30,000 troops to Afghanistan. To be announced after Thanksgiving.”

allonfla replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:07:03

“VP biden, is that you?”

NewFacesOfTheGOP replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:57:33

“Thanks for sharing Miss Cleo!”
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A New Green Youth Movement

Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 21:29:40 in Green

“Nuclear has been lapped by solar, which now competes with natural gas and gets better all the time.”

toje replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 09:25:34

“Not so sure about that. Especially if you subscribe to the notion that there are cascading qualities of energy. Nuclear energy is at the top of that spectrum, and depending on which form of solar energy is being discussed, it would be much lower down the spectrum. Don't get me wrong, solar is great, and should continue to be developed, improved and expanded, but the high quality sources of energy that come from natural gas, and nuclear need to be included in our national energy portfolio, as well. This either/or scenario is what is screwing up the debate.”
Is the House Health Care Bill Better than Nothing?

Is the House Health Care Bill Better than Nothing?

Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 09:34:47 in Politics

“I think this bill is worse than nothing.

It's a complete giveaway to the insurance industry, and does little about costs.

It's obscene that 1/6 of our money should be going to health care with no end in sight for increasing costs. They aren't doing a good enough job to justify the money.

It would be better to keep this issue alive as the centerpiece of the 2010 election.”

PunxatawnyPhil replied on Nov 09, 2009 at 11:36:29

“Totally agree.”
Joseph Cao: Voting For Health Reform Was

Joseph Cao: Voting For Health Reform Was "A Decision Of Conscience" (VIDEO)

Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 14:49:31 in Politics

“If High Tech Feudalism is a good thing, then this is truly a 21st century program.

Rape the population for the good of an industry that has become a cancer on the body politic.”
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