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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.”
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!”
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?”
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.”
Detroit Marathon Deaths: 3 Runners Die During Half Marathon In Detroit
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 08:10:49 in Local
“I'm not sure how strange it is. Rare, yes, but not strange at all. The news is cherry picked.
They don't say the participation but let's say several thousand. According to the article about 1 in 120,000 participants die in a marathon. So if there were 4,000 participants, the chance of 1 dying is about 1 in 30. The chance of 2 is 1 in 900. The chance of 3 is 1 in 27,000.
The 26,999 marathons during which 3 people didn't die are not newsworthy. Just like the 100 million families who don't claim their kid floated away in a balloon.”
They don't say the participation but let's say several thousand. According to the article about 1 in 120,000 participants die in a marathon. So if there were 4,000 participants, the chance of 1 dying is about 1 in 30. The chance of 2 is 1 in 900. The chance of 3 is 1 in 27,000.
The 26,999 marathons during which 3 people didn't die are not newsworthy. Just like the 100 million families who don't claim their kid floated away in a balloon.”
Boehner Hate Crimes Position: Sexual Orientation A Choice But Religion Isn't
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 13:46:04 in Politics
“I'm not sure I follow. Are you saying that beating up gays is OK, or at least more OK than beating up Catholics? Where does an individual mandate fit it there? Is is worse than beating up gays but not worse than beating up Catholics? Is it just the same as beating up Catholics? Or is it the ultimate sin?”
Boehner Hate Crimes Position: Sexual Orientation A Choice But Religion Isn't
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 13:36:22 in Politics
“From the article,
"In an email, Boehner spokesman Kevin Smith said Boehner "supports existing federal protections (based on race, religion, gender, etc) based on immutable characteristics."
I will decline to speculate on whether or not you read the article. Please afford me the same courtesy, and speak to the issues, not your assessment of me.”
"In an email, Boehner spokesman Kevin Smith said Boehner "supports existing federal protections (based on race, religion, gender, etc) based on immutable characteristics."
I will decline to speculate on whether or not you read the article. Please afford me the same courtesy, and speak to the issues, not your assessment of me.”
Boehner Hate Crimes Position: Sexual Orientation A Choice But Religion Isn't
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 13:14:25 in Politics
“How ironic. While there is no evidence that sexual orientation is a learned trait, there is ample evidence that religious faith is.”
hoopesaz replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 13:17:18
“It's not ironic. He didn't say that. Huffpo crafted a headline that simply "out's" those of you who comment on articles without actually reading the article.”
Dylan Ratigan To Chamber Of Commerce's Tom Donohue: "You Talk Nonsense" (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 13:05:52 in Business
“"Free enterprise" is a myth. The government is heavily involved in enforcing contracts, and also copyright and patent laws. Over the last three decades, it has done so increasingly to the benefit of large corporations, and to the detriment of small ones and individuals.
There is nothing un-free about the government declining to enforce contracts that are contrary to public policy, such as those that reward people who speculate with other people's money, and bear none of the risk.”
There is nothing un-free about the government declining to enforce contracts that are contrary to public policy, such as those that reward people who speculate with other people's money, and bear none of the risk.”
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