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Palin Oprah VIDEO: "Levi Is Loved"
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 17:20:03 in Media
“Gosh I wish I cared enough to watch. Hopefully Huff Post will give me the highlights afterwards......”
American Doctors Will Love Health Reform
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:54:22 in Business
“Yes, a number of doctors in the US are highly overpaid, and have come to expect an ever expanding extravagant lifestyle. This doesn't apply to all doctors, and family practicioners make far less than heart surgerons or cancer specialists. Why is that? Prevention, and medical management should be the focus, not come see us when you get cancer or have a heart attack. We're completely screwed up.”
American Doctors Will Love Health Reform
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:50:21 in Business
“Amen, amen, amen.”
New Bill Would Extend COBRA Subsidy: Representative Joe Sestak
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:40:25 in Business
“Because the Democrats are spinless, and some of them are as corrupt as the Republicans. We need serious Democrats and Progressives who aren't afraid to take a stand.”
New Bill Would Extend COBRA Subsidy: Representative Joe Sestak
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:38:48 in Business
“COBRA is a programs that guarantees you can continue insurance coverage with the insurance company you were insured with while you had a job. Nothing pre-existing about it, as it's not NEW coverage and there is not a break in coverage if you pay the premiums, which are the FULL COST of the insurance plan. I'm a government employee and COBRA for a family plan is $886 monthly on the CHEAPEST plan. You're right, nobody can afford it, even with a 65% subsidy.”
New Bill Would Extend COBRA Subsidy: Representative Joe Sestak
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:35:12 in Business
“Exactly.”
The Economist The Obama Administration Should Have Listened To
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:27:02 in Business
“And were you tracking the debt for the previous eight years, or did you suddenly decide to become interested this year?”
The Economist The Obama Administration Should Have Listened To
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:25:53 in Business
“Brilliant comeback. Not. Stop watching Glenn Beck.”
The Economist The Obama Administration Should Have Listened To
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:23:56 in Business
“Which middle class is that? The one that is in debt up to their eyeballs because they have to have a big new truck, a bunch of expensive "toys" and a McMansion, or the one that borrows carefully, lives in a modest house and doesn't get a new car, truck, boat whatever very often?”
Nonamnesiac replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 16:00:01
“The Middle Class that as a result of deregulation was bombarded with "free" credit offers and exhorted to purchase homes, Hummers, and hot tubs by predatory lenders. The Middle Class who was forced into giving up legitimate fixed pension programs for 401(k)s that ended up evaporating. The Middle Class who were told to shop as their sacrifice for 9/11. The Middle Class that was forced to pay more and more for mediocre health care as opposed to having it provided to them through taxes on the wealthy. The Middle Class that funds the multi-million dollar bonuses for destyroying the economy currently being given to people who should be indicted and incarcerated for destroying the economy -- except they were smart enough to buy the politicians (including Obama), academics and a private army to make sure they would not end in jail. The Middle Class that saw their jobs sent overseas and their unions broken by thugs who violated the Rule of Law without penalty.”
The Economist The Obama Administration Should Have Listened To
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:21:07 in Business
“He lost me at adjusting the principle owed enough to give people who are "underwater" equity. Why? So they could turn around and BORROW AGAINST IT AND OBTAIN MORE DEBT?! No thank you. While the Obama plan may not be working, because I have read several places that fees to implement the "fixes" are just tacked on resulting in more debt, I don't believe that John Geanakoplos has the right answer either. Frankly as a taxpayer who is not submerged in overwhelming debt, who lives fairly frugaly and has lived in the same home for 12 years I'm getting sick and tired of being expected to bail people who owe too much money out of debt!”
deneufeldt replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 14:27:38
“You must be one of the lucky 90% in this country who has a job.”
Jon Stewart Mocks Use Of Leis, Babies, And The Holocaust To Argue Against Health Care Reform (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 15:39:44 in Comedy
“When? I don't recall seeing that. Most posters here LOVE Jon Stewart because he tells it like it is and slams anybody who deserves it. And can Jon help it if the Republicans deserve it more often??”
Travolta Family Makes First Red Carpet Appearance Since Jett's Death (PHOTOS)
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 15:22:32 in Entertainment
“Wow, does she look like her dad or what??”
John Paulson: How The Hedge-Fund Manager Made $15 Billion Betting Against The Housing Market
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 15:18:06 in Business
“I think any intelligent person realized that home values could not continue to escalate indefinitely. No hindsight needed. And anytime someone tells people things they don't want to hear, but probably secretly suspect are true, they are labeled as "doomsday" sayers. Look at the climate, renewable fuels, housing, healthcare and other issues.”
Jond0 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 15:48:53
“The hard part is finding these 'intelligent' people, no?”
cyoohoos replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 15:40:02
“I only regret I didn't know about his hedge fund so I could have invested.
When you've got multiple reality TV shows of people with no construction experience quitting their jobs to buy homes and fix them up and sell them for huge profits, you know the market is going to tank. Does anybody remember the .dot com bubble?”
When you've got multiple reality TV shows of people with no construction experience quitting their jobs to buy homes and fix them up and sell them for huge profits, you know the market is going to tank. Does anybody remember the .dot com bubble?”
Why Does Dunkin' Donuts Lobby The Federal Reserve?
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 15:08:02 in Business
“"Dunkin' Brands emphasized the fact that its franchises across the country are small businesses, and said its lobbying is on behalf of its franchises and "our nation's entrepreneurial spirit." GOOD GRIEF. Only Republicans and rednecks can't see through that BS. Dunkin Donuts is NOT SMALL BUSINESS. Small business is my husbands sheet metal shop, co-owned with his 3 brothers, and employing three others. Small business is my self-employed father. Dunkin Donuts is corporate America.
If you truly want to support the US economy stop giving all the tax breaks to the mega corporations and give them to small business. Small business employs far more people than the corporations, and their profits are spread more to the average worker.”
If you truly want to support the US economy stop giving all the tax breaks to the mega corporations and give them to small business. Small business employs far more people than the corporations, and their profits are spread more to the average worker.”
Warren Buffett's Biggest Weakness: Interview With Alice Schroeder, Buffett Biographer
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 14:59:03 in Business
“" when he was younger, making money was so overwhelmingly important to him that he really did not pay a lot of attention to his family" Nice. So Warren Buffet, the "great" man, really isn't such a great man is he? And like all old men he is realizing that you cannot take money with you, that money cannot buy you a good legacy or make people remember you fondly. Yup Warren you can't BUY BACK TIME.”
Wall Street Bonuses At Big Three Banks May Be Up 60% From Last Year
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 14:43:28 in Business
“Good idea. Nothing would say you can't earn a ridiculous amount of money, you will just be taxed much higher (as it should be) on it. Somehow I don't see anybody refusing a huge salary just because they'd have to pay taxes on it. They'd still be disgustingly and disproportionately rich.”
Wall Street Bonuses At Big Three Banks May Be Up 60% From Last Year
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 14:39:53 in Business
“Honestly you couldn't possibly do more to destroy the economy that these guys did. And you're right, that makes you (and me too!) a perfect candidate.”
sonofsamphm1c replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 22:26:20
“Inorbit sounds perfect for the job of systemic risk regulator.”
Joseph Cao: Health Care's LONE Republican Supporter Is Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 18:25:11 in Politics
“LordByron you're entirely too logical and make too much sense to attend church. Unfortunate isn't it. As a former Mormon and now non-believer/Buddhist I have to wonder if believing in religious myths and fairy tales just pushes people over the edge.”
Joseph Cao: Health Care's LONE Republican Supporter Is Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 18:22:46 in Politics
“"Cao said: "I have always said that I would put aside partisan wrangling to do the business of the people. My vote tonight was based on my priority of doing what is best for my constituents." WOW. Imagine if all of our politicans would do the same..............”
"This Loan Is An Example Of What Went Wrong In America"
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 19:42:59 in Business
“Good grief, no wonder our economy and the country as a whole are going to hell. What the "lending institution" did sounds like it was illegal from start to finish, (somebody better be going to jail); but the fact that these people didn't read or didn't understand what they were signing doesn't absolve them of responsibility. Unfortunately but they played a part in their undoing and have to face the consequences. What happened to providing 3 years worth of income statments, tax records, debt listing and detailed credit histories??”
kdp59 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 12:48:45
“am I the only one that reads this article and sees that the couple walked away with over $90,000 from the two re-fi's?
what happened to that money?
they also paid off another house, which now IF they walk away form this loan, they will have paid off free and clear.
pretty savy for people who can't read and imply they were "taken" by the system.
I am NOT exusing the FRAUD that happened to them at all...but I seem to be reading (and working the numbers) and find a little different take here than alomst everyone else.
maybe I'M the one who can't read?”
what happened to that money?
they also paid off another house, which now IF they walk away form this loan, they will have paid off free and clear.
pretty savy for people who can't read and imply they were "taken" by the system.
I am NOT exusing the FRAUD that happened to them at all...but I seem to be reading (and working the numbers) and find a little different take here than alomst everyone else.
maybe I'M the one who can't read?”
Food Stamps Will Feed Half Of US Kids, Study Says
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 18:31:45 in Politics
“So your suggestions to the problems you mentioned are what? Forced relinquishment of infants born to single mothers? Turning back the clock and preventing 95% of divorces? I think you might be right at home under an Islamic regime,”
Food Stamps Will Feed Half Of US Kids, Study Says
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 18:28:02 in Politics
“One of the ways that people with a liveable income get food stamps, free or reduced school lunches is by having a large number of kids. Here in Utah, where large Mormon families abound, I have known several families with 8 or 10 kids, So while my husband and I both worked, paid day care and had the stress of two working parents, several of my neighbors got free school lunches for their kids and food stamps or WIC.
There are many people who truly need the assistance, and for some of them the assistance they get barely meets their needs; but there are dishonest, lazy or over-multiplying families who take advantage of the system. And yes it does speak to a general lack of ethics (often among the "religious") responsibility and decency in our society.”
There are many people who truly need the assistance, and for some of them the assistance they get barely meets their needs; but there are dishonest, lazy or over-multiplying families who take advantage of the system. And yes it does speak to a general lack of ethics (often among the "religious") responsibility and decency in our society.”
weebils replied on Nov 02, 2009 at 18:31:50
“Great post”
Wal-Mart Considering Expanding Into Urban Areas
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 18:18:33 in Business
“Yup. "Redevelopment incentives", which is just a fancy way of saying we'll give you whatever you want and you don't have to pay any taxes for X amount of years. Meanwhile the small businesses that actually run the economy get no such breaks. Corporate American greed at it's finest.”
Wal-Mart Considering Expanding Into Urban Areas
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 18:16:06 in Business
“The last thing we need in America's cities is another Wal-Mart. Ever looked at where most of their merchandise comes from? China. So while jobs in America continue to vanish we keep right on sending jobs to China, and supporting their economy instead of ours. I do still shop at Wal-Mart occasionally. We live in a more rural area and sometimes unless we want to drive 25 miles to the next county we don't have another option. However, since the local Super Wal-Mart put the pet store, and a few other local stores out of business I really try to buy local, and that means supporting small local businesses. I also look for organic produce, of which Wal-Mart has almost none. It's not just about price, it's about jobs, it's about local economies as a whole. Americans need to think a little about what we spend and where and why.”
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