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Sarah Palin Quits Turkey Trot 5K Race In Kennewick, Washington
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 08:34:39 in Politics
“Sure. If you are an ex-inlaw, she will persecute you for the rest of your life.”
Police: Tiger Woods, Wife Unavailable For Interview
Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 18:09:56 in Sports
“Isn't it "kind of unusual" for police to release a play-by-play account of their investigation?”
JBS replied on Nov 28, 2009 at 20:28:31
“Wouldn't want to do that for an important case, but this is shaping up to be about relatively minor property damage & domestic disturbance. A fender bender while he was fleeing an irate spouse.
I mean the part about her chasing him, trying to whack him with the golf club is kind of ironic - makes it newsworthy in a wry sort of way, but no one would think twice about it if she'd been trying to brain him with a rolling pin or a frying pan.
Nobody'd think twice about it if she'd chased him out of a double-wide & he'd tried to escape in a beat-up pickup. The only reason this is in any way unusual is she used a non-traditional weapon.”
I mean the part about her chasing him, trying to whack him with the golf club is kind of ironic - makes it newsworthy in a wry sort of way, but no one would think twice about it if she'd been trying to brain him with a rolling pin or a frying pan.
Nobody'd think twice about it if she'd chased him out of a double-wide & he'd tried to escape in a beat-up pickup. The only reason this is in any way unusual is she used a non-traditional weapon.”
Will The Unemployment Disaster Be Obama's Katrina?
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 19:50:36 in Politics
“1. Elections have consequences that last far longer than the term of the elected.
2. It is much easier to cause quick damage than to repair it quickly.
3. W. was given eight years to cause the damage. The laissez-faire supply-siders have had thirty.
4. Now you're complaining that it is not business as usual after 10 months. Get real. America will walk with a limp for some time to come, even given the best of treatment.”
2. It is much easier to cause quick damage than to repair it quickly.
3. W. was given eight years to cause the damage. The laissez-faire supply-siders have had thirty.
4. Now you're complaining that it is not business as usual after 10 months. Get real. America will walk with a limp for some time to come, even given the best of treatment.”
america99 replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 19:55:06
“and if obama has 2 terms (shudder) " Now you're complaining that it is not business as usual after 10 months." you'll be saying the same thing after 17 months, after 39 months, after 66 months, after 83 months...........he hasnt done a thing to help...period”
MarionWatts replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 19:55:00
“H.u.f.f.i.n.g.t.o.n. i.s. a. R.e.p.u.b.l.i.c.a.n.!!!!
R.e.a.d. h.e.r. h.i.s.t.o.r.y.”
R.e.a.d. h.e.r. h.i.s.t.o.r.y.”
Sarah Palin: Fooling None Of The People All Of The Time
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 13:04:46 in Politics
“Chopra gave several examples to support his point of view. What are yours?”
Michael Bennet: I'll Lose My Seat To Support Health Care (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 11:23:52 in Politics
“Checkers? You mean "snap" or "go fish" don't you?”
Senate Votes To Debate Health Care Reform Bill
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 21:27:32 in Politics
“For cloture.”
Obama Town Hall In China (VIDEO): President Says Uncensored Internet Is Healthy
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 10:58:03 in World
“Leave the hyperbole for the right-wing nuts.”
Jason Wu: I'm Too 'Busy' To Meet Michelle Obama Right Now (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 08:20:29 in Style
“What he actually said is "I'd love to meet her in the near future, but I'm really busy ..."
It would perhaps be rude had he been declining an actual invitation from FLOTUS, but he was not.”
It would perhaps be rude had he been declining an actual invitation from FLOTUS, but he was not.”
Oxonian2001 replied on Nov 14, 2009 at 22:58:30
“Thank you--someone who can READ before reacting!”
How My Lawsuit Against the TSA Made Airports Safe For the Constitution Again
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 07:23:13 in Politics
“I carried $11,000 for a couple of weeks in Europe. Prize money from a competition. It isn't that risky. What's safer? Taking it to some random bank and exchanging it for some piece of paper? What's the chance of being robbed? Smaller than the handling fee, I bet.
But carrying it is a cash box is deliberately provocative. Plain envelopes work better.”
But carrying it is a cash box is deliberately provocative. Plain envelopes work better.”
Joseph Cao: Voting For Health Reform Was "A Decision Of Conscience" (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 14:15:52 in Politics
“Sarah and Rush will attempt to purge him, and may well succeed. So my point was that being a Republican may get him defeated, not elected.”
S E Martin replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 15:18:16
“Ah, yes. I see what you mean.
But, as I understand it, he's in a moderate district, so have Palin and Limbaugh go after him could actually help him there.
I don't know, though.”
But, as I understand it, he's in a moderate district, so have Palin and Limbaugh go after him could actually help him there.
I don't know, though.”
Joseph Cao: Voting For Health Reform Was "A Decision Of Conscience" (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 13:14:01 in Politics
“He's probably a shoo-in in 2010 *if* he can get the nomination. I wonder if the Dems will try to recruit him.”
S E Martin replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 13:15:57
“Who cares if there's an R or a D after his name, really, so long as he supports the correct thing?
If technically being a Republican gets him elected in the South, then it might be wise NOT to recruit him into being a Democrat. See what I mean?”
If technically being a Republican gets him elected in the South, then it might be wise NOT to recruit him into being a Democrat. See what I mean?”
Is This as Good as It Gets From Obama?
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 10:13:36 in Politics
“O. has spoken repeatedly of "bending the arc." I've heard so much hyperbole from those who think he hasn't bent the arc severely enough that they are threatening to vote to bend it in the wrong direction. This is silly.
By all means push O. to be more radical. But also be aware that it is possible to push too hard and accomplish nothing.
I don't believe in wounding leaders. By all means lobby O. to do more, if you think that's the most effective route. But don't attack him unless you really want promote those who would undo the changes he has made. If you think he's so bad that he doesn't deserve to be president, by all means join forces with Orly and the Teabaggers. Otherwise find constructive ways to pressure him to do more.
And when you compare to FDR and Lincoln, don't forget that their work took years, and had many low points. They were reviled by a substantial part of the country throughout their terms, and they made lots of compromises their supporters didn't like.
W. left the country's affairs on life support. If you drive your car into a wall, do you blame the trauma surgeons because after 9 months you walk with a limp? Probably, you do. This country is going to limp for years because of W. and his predecessors. Get used to it.”
By all means push O. to be more radical. But also be aware that it is possible to push too hard and accomplish nothing.
I don't believe in wounding leaders. By all means lobby O. to do more, if you think that's the most effective route. But don't attack him unless you really want promote those who would undo the changes he has made. If you think he's so bad that he doesn't deserve to be president, by all means join forces with Orly and the Teabaggers. Otherwise find constructive ways to pressure him to do more.
And when you compare to FDR and Lincoln, don't forget that their work took years, and had many low points. They were reviled by a substantial part of the country throughout their terms, and they made lots of compromises their supporters didn't like.
W. left the country's affairs on life support. If you drive your car into a wall, do you blame the trauma surgeons because after 9 months you walk with a limp? Probably, you do. This country is going to limp for years because of W. and his predecessors. Get used to it.”
Chopin replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 17:33:46
“Enough derogatory hyperbole on all sides. There're legitimate points from those who say Obama isn't moving fast enough or in wrong direction, and from those who counsel patience. Namecalling "whining" and "betrayal" won't help.
Discussion would be more productive when we getdown to specifics. Let's take economic team. Summers and Geithner are known to be part of architects and proponents of credit bubble buildup and meltdown. They're part of the problem. Is this Obama's tactical maneuver subject to adjustment? Or is it central misplaced trust and misdirected policy goals and methods? This team in less than 9months has dispensed 3quarter trillion dollars free bailout to unrepentent bigbanks and WallStreet.
Such substantive mistakes raise central question whether what we're seeing are part of or deviation from the hoped for "transformation that people can believe in." The serious and realists among Democrats+independents should face fact that people disappointed once too often would drift away and never come back. Namecalling disappointed supporters "whiners" won't change dangerous potential reversion to deadend politics people thought they left behind. Democrats+independents need to get grip of ourselves, and engage in meaningful discussion of policies and priorities, and how to hold this coalition together in 2010 and beyond.
President Obama cannot summon people to lofty ideals, inspire them with soaring oratory, and not follow through with matching executive decisions, and then not expect significant numbers of disappointed followers to drift away. Insults and labels would not avert a predictable outcome.”
Discussion would be more productive when we getdown to specifics. Let's take economic team. Summers and Geithner are known to be part of architects and proponents of credit bubble buildup and meltdown. They're part of the problem. Is this Obama's tactical maneuver subject to adjustment? Or is it central misplaced trust and misdirected policy goals and methods? This team in less than 9months has dispensed 3quarter trillion dollars free bailout to unrepentent bigbanks and WallStreet.
Such substantive mistakes raise central question whether what we're seeing are part of or deviation from the hoped for "transformation that people can believe in." The serious and realists among Democrats+independents should face fact that people disappointed once too often would drift away and never come back. Namecalling disappointed supporters "whiners" won't change dangerous potential reversion to deadend politics people thought they left behind. Democrats+independents need to get grip of ourselves, and engage in meaningful discussion of policies and priorities, and how to hold this coalition together in 2010 and beyond.
President Obama cannot summon people to lofty ideals, inspire them with soaring oratory, and not follow through with matching executive decisions, and then not expect significant numbers of disappointed followers to drift away. Insults and labels would not avert a predictable outcome.”
Leadership, Obama Style
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 15:10:31 in Politics
“Obama demonstrated great leadership during the campaign by declining to be confrontational. Everybody said he couldn't win with that strategy and he showed them wrong. As you recall, he beat two "get 'em dead or alive" candidates with this strategy.”
RyanJ1977 replied on Nov 02, 2009 at 15:36:01
“Obama's career has been one long campaign. That is all he is really good at. As soon as he won his senate seat he started campaigning for the presidency.”
wanttruth replied on Nov 02, 2009 at 15:28:48
“I know, Right! Now the armchair critics are back! LOL Why can't President Obama get a full term before being judged as a 'failure'? What's with the rush to judgment?”
Reid: Republicans Are Like The Girls Who Wouldn't Dance With Me In High School (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 28, 2009 at 07:29:41 in Politics
“Its not a matter of Canadians being "given" health care. We pay for it, but because we spread the risk and self-insure, we pay a lot less. Even the rich pay less.”
NBC: White House Still Skeptical Public Option Has Votes
Commented Oct 27, 2009 at 12:56:25 in Politics
“Um. 60 are required to pass cloture. And, while I'm being picky, 51 are required for passage.”
NBC: White House Still Skeptical Public Option Has Votes
Commented Oct 27, 2009 at 12:55:31 in Politics
“There is no message. There is only noise concocted by the messenger.
When a bill comes to the floor, there will be a message.”
When a bill comes to the floor, there will be a message.”
Fight Off Back Aches, Pain With Extra Vitamin D
Commented Oct 25, 2009 at 21:20:55 in Living
“No question the vitamin D is important to one's health. I'm questioning whether the report in the article is really published in a peer-reviewed journal. I see multiple hits for "Vitamin D A Neglected 'Analgesic' for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain," they are all word-for-word copies of this popular press report. I don't see any citation to a scholarly publication.”
Fight Off Back Aches, Pain With Extra Vitamin D
Commented Oct 25, 2009 at 21:18:20 in Living
“I did miss this. But I'm still skeptical. A Google search for "Vitamin D A Neglected 'Analgesic' for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain," turns up multiple word-for-word copies of this promo, but no proper citation.”
TazoWolf replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 22:26:20
“Here's another interesting one... Vitamin D reduces need for narcotic pain relief.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090320112114.htm
and others...
Reduces falls
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091001191659.htm
Protects from heart disease
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081117110840.htm
Inhibits breast cancer:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090204172437.htm”
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090320112114.htm
and others...
Reduces falls
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091001191659.htm
Protects from heart disease
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081117110840.htm
Inhibits breast cancer:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090204172437.htm”
Donatella replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 21:31:36
“The full report:
http://pain-topics.org/pdf/vitamind-report.pdf
The patient brochure:
http://pain-topics.org/pdf/vitamind-brochure.pdf”
http://pain-topics.org/pdf/vitamind-report.pdf
The patient brochure:
http://pain-topics.org/pdf/vitamind-brochure.pdf”
Donatella replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 21:27:47
Fight Off Back Aches, Pain With Extra Vitamin D
Commented Oct 25, 2009 at 20:46:56 in Living
“Is this a peer-reviewed article? Why is HP reporting it as fact?”
macbabe replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 21:11:44
“it IS a fact that Vit D is needed for bone and overall good health ...
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp”
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp”
Donatella replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 21:09:39
“Try reading the entire article before commenting.
"The report, "Vitamin D A Neglected 'Analgesic' for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain," which was peer-reviewed by a panel of experts, includes the following important points:"”
"The report, "Vitamin D A Neglected 'Analgesic' for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain," which was peer-reviewed by a panel of experts, includes the following important points:"”
Obama On White House War With Fox News: I'm Not Losing Sleep Over It (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 11:14:04 in Media
“I see sarcasm, not complaint. And about 1 1/100th of 1 percent of the amount of sarcasm directed in the other direction.”
John Brek Arrested: Newark Security Guard Accused Of Making Terrorist Threats Against Obama
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 18:04:56 in New York
“I would like to hear what sort of guns. Shotguns and rifles? I doubt it, but I'll withhold judgement.”
Public Option Within Eight Votes Of House Passage, Says Rep. Grijalva
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 13:13:24 in Politics
“Since the moon is obviously made of green cheese, you have a point.”
Grunty1 replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 13:20:26
“That green moon must look awful against the blood red skies of Rushpublica.”
Dana Rohrabacher: House GOP Leadership Is "Constantly Trying To Play A Political Game"
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 18:19:51 in Politics
“He's toast at the next primary.”
Budokan replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 18:22:13
“No kidding.”
GOP Base Driven By Bizarre Ideology, Not Racism, Report Finds
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 14:49:33 in Politics
“Call it xenophobia and be done with it.”
Karzai Camp Hardens Its Line On Afghan Election Recount
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 10:41:20 in World
“Linking to performance may be hair brained. But propping up an illegitimate government is lunacy.”
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