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Authors Of Texas Marriage Amendment: Who Barks The Loudest?
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 06:46:52 in Politics
“Barbara, I love you, I voted for you when you ran for Senate against KBH. I even gave money to your campaign. But this is just not a reasonable complaint (it is a feel good/fun read) Any constitutional scholar or even shade tree lawyer would know to interpret the section in question "b" along with "a". The first question is can they be harmonized? Yes, the first establishes what the voters intended "marriage" to be and the second is sort of an unnecessary addition to prohibit that the state or any of its subdivisions from creating anything similar to what is defined in section "a". Bigoted? yes. Poorly written? yes. Outlaw of traditional marriage ? No.
Keep fighting Barbara. You are a good woman and a great lawyer.”
Keep fighting Barbara. You are a good woman and a great lawyer.”
WhitneyKyle replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 10:36:18
“You conveniently ignore the phrase "or recognize'. Therein lies the problem. The language is clear, but it wasn't the intent. Had they used the term "and recognize' they would have not outlawed all marriage by accident, but the didn't did they? This is not an issue of vague language. It is an issue of clear language, but not the intent intended. In America you cannot just declare that laws mean other than what they say, especially if the wording is clear and exact.”
Sunday Roundup
Commented Oct 25, 2009 at 09:44:32 in Business
“Arianna, - cutting the corporate bonus packages of many executives that lead companies that received bailout money is positive action against the forces of regression. Reform in Washington is a slow process because we are fighting entrenched corporate lobbyist. Consider the task and the possible, stop demanding the impossible. Consider this fact, this is the first time that U.S. corporate executives' pay has ever been reduced by government action other than by taxes. This is push back. Progress was made. Let's not have a drunken complaint session. It's time for a toast.”
Arianna Discusses Afghan War And Huge Wall Street Profits On CNN
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 08:36:18 in Media
“I think that Gloria Borger was the voice of reason here. It is very difficult to pass reform legislation in Washington that is totally opposed to the corporate lobby. It is more important that we keep a calm sense of who is on the right side of these issues and give them more than nine short months to change the entire climate in Washington. This is almost as harsh as asking for the V.P. to resign. I am tiring of Arianna's constant criticism. It undermines President Obama's public support which is important for future battles.
Let's look long term.”
Let's look long term.”
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 15, 2009 at 00:13:43 in World
“Nope. Let's not jump the shark.”
Too Many Lawsuits? My Foot
Commented Oct 07, 2009 at 00:15:39 in Politics
“Obama has not embraced tort reform. He has only allowed that Secretary Sebellius conduct study to determine the extent of "the problem".
President Obama needs support of democrats to get accomplishments.”
President Obama needs support of democrats to get accomplishments.”
research replied on Oct 07, 2009 at 15:13:19
“And we are still, in Iraq and never going to leave Afghanistan, and big money still owns congress....”
Arianna Talks Iran, Republicans And Roman Polanski On "Morning Joe" (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 06:56:16 in Media
“Why ?”
Please Mr. President, More "Jackass" Outbursts
Commented Sep 15, 2009 at 02:51:56 in Politics
“Well said.
We need more calling out of inane and foolish politicos and pundits.
When told by a crowd to "give em hell Harry" President Truman responded that, "I just tell them the truth and they think it's hell."
Well, President Obama and his spokesmen (and women) like Alexrod, Sebelius and his press secretary need to continue to give them hell. Help educate the American people that the foolish and prejudice opponents really are wrong, not just the honorable opposition.”
We need more calling out of inane and foolish politicos and pundits.
When told by a crowd to "give em hell Harry" President Truman responded that, "I just tell them the truth and they think it's hell."
Well, President Obama and his spokesmen (and women) like Alexrod, Sebelius and his press secretary need to continue to give them hell. Help educate the American people that the foolish and prejudice opponents really are wrong, not just the honorable opposition.”
Why David Broder Is Wrong
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 09:31:20 in Politics
“stupid hyperbole. Enforcement of criminal statutes by a special prosecutor is hardly political.
The right wing neocons abused the CIA by imposing a new nomenclature upon it, using contract laborers who understood nothing about interrogations, then destroying the evidence of their wrongs (erasing the video tapes). And now, because it will expose the neocons for the crooks that they are, fools like you decide to argue that we give them a pass. I sure hope not.”
The right wing neocons abused the CIA by imposing a new nomenclature upon it, using contract laborers who understood nothing about interrogations, then destroying the evidence of their wrongs (erasing the video tapes). And now, because it will expose the neocons for the crooks that they are, fools like you decide to argue that we give them a pass. I sure hope not.”
Say
Commented Aug 31, 2009 at 03:59:27 in Entertainment
“My heart goes out to you Ms. King. Darn shame that the Reagan policies that hurt the working men and women of this country did not protect their rights to an honest living. That, followed by their inability to address these wrongs in American courts, known to the right as tort reform, left many struggling to keep their homes in times of unfair treatment.
Darn shame that too many middle class voters have not been able to connect the dots.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Bless you and your family.”
Darn shame that too many middle class voters have not been able to connect the dots.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Bless you and your family.”
Say
Commented Aug 31, 2009 at 03:50:40 in Entertainment
“Just ask the uninsured family if they would like some coverage. We understand that it is not the same great coverage that members of Congress may have purchased for them from expensive insurance providers. But the millions of uninsured would certainly appreciate some health care insurance from a public option. That it may not be as good as the Cadillac system of others is of little moment to the uninsured.
That members of Congress may prefer their own private policy is no reason to deny the poor health care. That is unless you are a wealthy republican who objects to government providing needed services to the poor and disadvantaged.
And finally, no one is having anything pushed down their throats. This is the democratic process working to improve our country.”
That members of Congress may prefer their own private policy is no reason to deny the poor health care. That is unless you are a wealthy republican who objects to government providing needed services to the poor and disadvantaged.
And finally, no one is having anything pushed down their throats. This is the democratic process working to improve our country.”
TheGoodLife2 replied on Aug 31, 2009 at 05:57:38
“No, it's you deciding that you have the right to reach into other people's wallets to pay for your healthcare...because that's right, the Ten Commandments don't apply to everyone. You can just rationalize that stealing is okay for you.”
"We Need Help!": The Health Care Clip Every American Should Watch
Commented Aug 28, 2009 at 06:11:20 in Politics
“Very moving piece. Well done Rick Sanchez for airing this exchange.
We now need a follow up. Interview this dear lady and film her husband now. Find out just what assistance that her neighbor Senator Coburn provided. Was it private assistance or did his staff find her government programs? Or did he do nothing ? What assistance did those fine people in the audience give that applauded so loudly ?
Next, film a dozen or so others from Coburn's state of Oklahoma that have been abused by the insurance and health care system. Show those film clips to a invited group of Oklahoma voters and see if they will still endorse the current broken system.
Educate the public. Shame the uneducated and callous.”
We now need a follow up. Interview this dear lady and film her husband now. Find out just what assistance that her neighbor Senator Coburn provided. Was it private assistance or did his staff find her government programs? Or did he do nothing ? What assistance did those fine people in the audience give that applauded so loudly ?
Next, film a dozen or so others from Coburn's state of Oklahoma that have been abused by the insurance and health care system. Show those film clips to a invited group of Oklahoma voters and see if they will still endorse the current broken system.
Educate the public. Shame the uneducated and callous.”
The Abandonment of Generation Obama?
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 04:16:35 in Politics
“Abandonment of a generation ? I don't see it. Obama is working at a feverish level to advance the cause of insurance/health reform and we are to obsess over a taxi driver in Pittsburgh? I support progressive reform on all fronts but recognize that often, in the climate of our 24 hour news cycle, reform needs to be taken on one issue at a time. Please have patience - if not perspective. President Obama has made great progress in just 6 months on many fronts. He needs our support so as to keep the less informed confident that he is still widely supported. I was in Iowa in December of '07 and my friends are doing fine. We don't hold President Obama personally responsible for our employment.”
hp blogger Maegan Carberry replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 11:57:10
“Neither does my friend, and he isn't angry with the president. I mention him because I wish he was able to be a part of what he worked hard for, along with many of the other staffers who haven't found jobs yet. If more people like him were in DC now we'd be getting more done.”
redsongia replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 11:22:23
“Thank you. I've never seen someone work so much in Government.
Instantaneous solutions are not to be expected.”
Instantaneous solutions are not to be expected.”
Letter From Paris: Calling A Dick A Dick
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 19:37:05 in World
“I advocate only two prosecutions, Dick Cheney and Judith Miller of the NYTs. I think Bush should be given use immunity and forced to testify against his former vice president.”
Cheney, the CIA and Torture: Asking the Wrong Questions
Commented May 23, 2009 at 08:39:15 in Politics
“The question that Cheney should be asked during every interview is - "did you authorize the destruction of thousands of emails maintained in your office files, emails that were sought during the Plame investigation?"
Cheney destroyed evidence that would have cast light on these issues and shown him to be the un-American tyrant that he is.”
Cheney destroyed evidence that would have cast light on these issues and shown him to be the un-American tyrant that he is.”
tbone99 replied on May 24, 2009 at 19:30:29
“What does it matter what the answer to that question is ,since thousands of Bushco emails thought "lost" and that have been recovered ,have been assured secrecy by Obama.
There is certainly no reason he would treat those any differently.”
There is certainly no reason he would treat those any differently.”
Stanford Anti-War Alumni, Students Call for Condi War Crimes Probe
Commented May 10, 2009 at 10:37:50 in Politics
“Well done Stanford!
I agree with Dystopic, Houston is an diverse and well grounded city. It has a history of multicultural inclusion that for some odd reason reflects the spirit of its namesake, General Sam Houston, an advocate for native Americans and a proponent of the abolition of slavery. Progressive Texans keep the spirit alive in Houston.”
I agree with Dystopic, Houston is an diverse and well grounded city. It has a history of multicultural inclusion that for some odd reason reflects the spirit of its namesake, General Sam Houston, an advocate for native Americans and a proponent of the abolition of slavery. Progressive Texans keep the spirit alive in Houston.”
Sean Hannity's Ridiculous War Against Socialism
Commented Feb 19, 2009 at 08:14:34 in Politics
“The decline of the American economy is directly related to the the abandonment of anti trust regulation. Too big to fail is a real problem. The decline of the locally controlled businesses that are now replaced by big box stores is not capitalism, it is predatory ecomonics with the protection of government.”
The Voice Of American Pragmatism
Commented Feb 11, 2009 at 05:32:14 in Media
“Yes the Telecommunications Act that was passed during the Clinton era has had wide ranging impact upon the American dialog and the dissemination of information. It will be interesting to see if pragmatic thinkers can find a way to unwind this problem of concentrated corporate control of the airways. It is more than the fairness doctrine or right-wing talk radio.”
Senator Gregg's Nomination Requires Close Scrutiny
Commented Feb 03, 2009 at 21:24:29 in Politics
“Consider that the move of Gregg from Senate to Commerce will result in a republican place holder Senator. Democrats will then get a good shot at winning the seat when it comes up in two years (two years earlier than would normal and without the inc. Gregg).
This will be way to help get a 60+ Dem majority without being accused of political ploy. Obama is doing a good job of getting the administration is place. We need to not worry about every turn in the road. Obama building a foundation for real change.”
This will be way to help get a 60+ Dem majority without being accused of political ploy. Obama is doing a good job of getting the administration is place. We need to not worry about every turn in the road. Obama building a foundation for real change.”
What Would Molly Think?
Commented Feb 03, 2009 at 10:01:10 in Living
“Your account of your meeting with Ms. Ivins reminds me of the few minutes I had the honor to sit with her and talk politics in Schultz Beer Garden in the shadow of the state capitol. She was a great thinker, and a great humorist. She spoke with me like a long time friend, although we had never formally met. To speak with her was like having her written wisdom pronounced aloud. Gosh I miss her.”
Senate to Middle Class: Drop Dead
Commented Dec 14, 2008 at 09:52:40 in Politics
“What, and return to the laissez faire policies of the 1920s ? A strong and vibrant federal government has provided us, all Americans, with civil rights legislation, environmental protection, ecomonic progress and other progressive programs.
"Free Market" idealism is based upon a foolish concept that the market will control themselves for the betterment of the people. Not true ! Just ask the ENRON shareholders.
The obtstructionist Republican Senators threaten real harm to our ecomonic independence. they are the successors to ex Senator Phil Gramm, the father of banking deregulation and the current crash.”
"Free Market" idealism is based upon a foolish concept that the market will control themselves for the betterment of the people. Not true ! Just ask the ENRON shareholders.
The obtstructionist Republican Senators threaten real harm to our ecomonic independence. they are the successors to ex Senator Phil Gramm, the father of banking deregulation and the current crash.”
lisa12345 replied on Dec 15, 2008 at 01:46:50
“What we are proposing is economic patriotism.
And unity between the birkenstocks and the blue collars”
And unity between the birkenstocks and the blue collars”
45245 replied on Dec 14, 2008 at 10:06:40
“then why didn't the senate pass the bailout.......demon-crats have the senate.....”
Caroline Kennedy? Thanks But No Thanks
Commented Dec 08, 2008 at 10:04:56 in Politics
“Yes, appoint Caroline! A strong, educated, advocate for us, not the DLC !”
Thinking About Bill
Commented Nov 07, 2008 at 12:31:46 in Politics
“Nora, I could not agree with you more. Bill Kristol is a fraud.
My favorite exposure of the empty suited Kristol is the interview of him by Colbert in April of 2006. Colbert asked Kristol if he was appearing as a representative of the PNAC (Project for the New American Century).
Yes, Kristol said, walking into that trap. "Well, how's that going?" asked Colbert.
"Well...it's...(stammering)."
"How's the New American Century...looks good to me?" asked Colbert.
"Aah, I think, eh eh yeah, I'm speechless" said Kristol!!!!
What a vicious fool!
Look it up....
Colbert then linked Kristol, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Cheney and Feith to the failed Iraq war etc...”
My favorite exposure of the empty suited Kristol is the interview of him by Colbert in April of 2006. Colbert asked Kristol if he was appearing as a representative of the PNAC (Project for the New American Century).
Yes, Kristol said, walking into that trap. "Well, how's that going?" asked Colbert.
"Well...it's...(stammering)."
"How's the New American Century...looks good to me?" asked Colbert.
"Aah, I think, eh eh yeah, I'm speechless" said Kristol!!!!
What a vicious fool!
Look it up....
Colbert then linked Kristol, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Cheney and Feith to the failed Iraq war etc...”
Lora4Obama replied on Nov 07, 2008 at 21:09:08
“It is frightening that essentially a blogger and member of the "media elite" had a heavy hand in selecting John McCain’s running mate.
He deserved to lose based on that alone and clearly it backfired.
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/10/27/081027fa_fact_mayer?currentPage=3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSy8sNiH9-0”
He deserved to lose based on that alone and clearly it backfired.
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/10/27/081027fa_fact_mayer?currentPage=3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSy8sNiH9-0”
Enter The HuffPost Election Forecast Contest
Commented Nov 02, 2008 at 03:28:37 in Politics
“Electoral vote: Obama 378 McCain 160
Popular vote: Obama 52% McCain 46%
Senators: Democrats: 59 Republicans 39 (Ind: 2)
House: Democrats: 261 Republicans: 174
MN Senate: Franken 44% Coleman 41% Barkley 15%”
Popular vote: Obama 52% McCain 46%
Senators: Democrats: 59 Republicans 39 (Ind: 2)
House: Democrats: 261 Republicans: 174
MN Senate: Franken 44% Coleman 41% Barkley 15%”
Sunday Roundup
Commented Sep 21, 2008 at 09:56:40 in Politics
“The recent declines are not attributable to the newly elected Democratic Congress. Without 60 votes in the Senate the Dems are not able to affect much change. The housing market collaspe and the fall on Wall Street are associated with the poorly regulatged economic markets. McCain and Bush have been pushing for deregulation for years. The effects are now coming to the markets. Stupid, Greed.... Bush/McCain.”
PalinDrones
Commented Sep 07, 2008 at 09:07:02 in Media
“I agree, I too miss Cronkite. Palin's shallow attacks on the media, followed by her hidding from the press would have never been tolerated by Cronkite. He would have made direct comment about this and with his massive respect, she would have either had to face some inquiry or fade real heat.”
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