inmyhumbleopinion's Comments (248)

“I agree. None of these articles about the fee increase compare how the increased fees at our first class university system compares to other lesser quality universities in other states. The new fees are on par with most. The articles also neglect to mention that CA ALSO has a State University system, in addition to the UC system, that has cheaper fees. Students with a UC degree will make way more in their life times than others, so why should we cough up more? Do the students want CA to eliminate a campus or two so they can continue to get subsidized to the degree that they have been? By the way, I'm a Berkeley grad and can tell you that that has opened many doors for me, and even if it hadn't, it was a great education.”

“Of course I'm tired of it, but these are also human beings with flaws similar to ours. I believe we need to be able to separate our emotional responses from our logical ones.

I don't know that Spitzer is a narcissistic jerk, and neither do you. I do know that he's slinging some heavy truths on this topic, while he is flawed in others. Nobody is perfect and it's an undeniable fact that men are hardwired to sleep with multiple women. I wouldn't deny Einstein's theories because he wasn't nice to his wife, nor will I deny Spitzer's potential because he messed up in his personal life.

I am female and do know what kind of devastation Spitzer brought on his family, but, as I said, he is knowledgeable and seems to be brutally honest about what our government is doing. I think the colloquial phrase is that you shouldn't throw out the baby with the bathwater.”

“I do criticize him for his actions against prostitution and I don't sweep it under the rug--in my ideal world, he would try to make that right. But the world is not ideal and what he is saying about our economic situation is worthy of my praise.

I would not vote for him if he ran on some crazy pro-family platform, I would vote for him if he ran on a platform of economic reform. I'm a realist.”

“On the other hand, who better to do a job than someone in need of an opportunity to make amends.”

“I disagree with the Edwards comparison. He lied repeatedly to the public, his campaign workers and his wife before being backed into a corner and made to tell as little of the truth as he could get away with.

Spitze did not lie and did the right thing as soon as he was questioned on it. There is a world of difference in attitude and action.”

“He made a mistake and he apologized. None of us are perfect and if we can give a second chance to Wall Street who practically raped us, we sure can give Spitzer chance.”

“I agree.

Spitzer F'd a willing call girl. It was a business transaction between two consensual adults. Most pols in DC are f'ing us everyday.

Prostitution should be legal anyway.”

“If I was still in NY, I'd vote for him... heck I'd vote for him over Obama. At least Spitzer has a proven track record of fighting against corruption.”

“‘Caught with is pants down’ is right. The feds had warrants to keep the wiretaps going for another month but once they got Spitzer they pulled the plug and went public. It seems strange that they were in such a hurry to bust this one guy just before the Financial System nearly collapsed.

Wonder what he was getting ready to blow the lid off of?”

“That's my point also. The Repubs would have a ball, yelling about how the Dems are immoral etc. This just opens old wounds.”

“What is his personal life have to do what he said? You must agree that he was right. We have to get rid of the same people who caused this economical mayhem, we need an outsider to keep an eye on Wall Street.”

“Why do you think that dirt came out about him..... he was trying to blow the whistle on the banksters!

Read up about it and you will find I speak truth on this. He was a threat to the crooks on Wall St so they took care of him by going after his moral failings, meanwhile Wall St is stealing trillions of taxpayer money. I ask you who is the bigger crook?”

“the annoying part is that if Obama actually tries to appoint a reformist to the position, the Republicans will likely stonewall like crazy, and leave the WH short-staffed. It would be nice if we could count on them for actual support in redistributing wealth.”

“I concur on this point; while vaccination is important, it's very important to make sure Big Pharma doesn't make the decisions for us as to what's medically wisest.

Problem is that people are not really making this point. Most of the "vaccine deniers" (you know, the ones claiming that vaccines cause autism, or autoimmune disease, or don't ever work, and similar easily-disproved rubbish) are not making a nuanced argument that the profit motive is skewing vaccination decisions. They are simply making wild -- and false -- claims that vaccines are the DEVIL and that anyone who vaccinates their child should be locked up for child abuse, etc., ad nauseum. In other words, these are not rational people; at best they are frightened parents (not the most rational and stable mindset), and at worst they are intentionally deceptive.

As a result, you have almost-eradicated diseases like polio making a comeback. If people are scared of H1N1, just wait until nobody will go in public swimming pools due to polio... again.

That's the problem I have with Bill's argument. He may be more nuanced about it than he's letting on. But by going on record saying that "anybody who gets a flu vaccine is an idiot," he's yelling fire in a crowded building. Actually, he's yelling fire in a crowded building full of nervous, panicky people who are already looking around and asking each other -- "do you smell smoke?"

Words have power, and Bill used his irresponsibly.”

“I agree that Carly Fiorina got a bad deal. People were gunning for her to fail from the start. I don't agree with her politics, but she's a class act and something we need more of in our political discourse.”

“Then you're not "thinking clearly". Both bills are gifts to the health care industry, at the expense of the public.”

“I'm sorry but these women are not the top women in the republican party. I don't know what channel you've been watching. I could see if someone made the claim that there are no intelligent repub women and then I get your argument. But these women are hardly their front runners. We don't hear about them nearly as often and of course none of them were chosen as VP candidate.

I think this raises an important point though about which women the GOP favors.”

“Carly Fiorina is not "accomplished" she drove HP into the ground!”

“olympia snow is the only accomplished and respected woman i say on this list. i would add laura bush, there are others but not fiona and the ones names. yuck and phoney is their description.”

“but they aren't trouser rousers for the good ol boys so they never will get their do..
pat buchanan needs a drool bucket when her speaks about palin....”

“See my full reply below”

“Thank you for having a brain and not feeding into "make up anything about republicans you want to because no one will question it" mentality that is so popular here.”

“He employs thousands of people around the world yet abuses the H1-B visa program here. The so-called "Gates Foundation" is a tax dodge. He gives up nothing but his tax liability. I'd like to withhold my taxes also, and spend the money when and where, as I see fit. This country and its' people would be better off if Gates & Buffet payed their taxes like everyone else and weren't allowed to avoid them through "Foundation" shelters. Save the phony PR, Gates is out for Gates.”

“Microsoft makes crap products and their stock sucks. For years when I had to endure the frustrations and cost overhead of working with MS products for the PC. when I opened my own office I went MAC and never looked back.

As for Gates it is hypocritical for him criticize high salaries and bonuses . However it is typical for those who have made their fortune , to try to prevent others from getting their share. Gates is just a defender of the status quo”

“I have been pointing out for years that these asses on Wall Street DO NOT actually "produce" anything. It is all speculation with other peoples money.”

“You are right, IMHO. We Americans seem a bit dried up in our showing affection. We fix that, of course, one by one, ... as it must be done.”

“There's a difference between kissing and hugging hello and babying. It has nothing to do with a phobia toward gays. (sigh).”