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The Merriest Christmas Ever
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 19:59:41 in Living
“Myself, my wife, her three kidneys and two pancreas' wish you well.”
Christmas 2009: We Know Who's Been Naughty... Nice Is a Little Harder to Find
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 19:55:29 in Comedy
“To all 7 Billion people on planet Earth: A single moment of insight into the connectedness of all things and an understanding of how our collective and individual greed is reaching its capacity point...be
Peabodies replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 20:48:37
“Heavy, man, but I'm with you, joshua. Peace on you.”
Christmas 2009: We Know Who's Been Naughty... Nice Is a Little Harder to Find
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 19:51:13 in Comedy
“As a left-of-left Liberal I say: GENIUS!”
60+ House Democrats Say "Any" Health Bill With No Public Option Is "Unacceptable"
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 19:32:09 in Politics
“I'm with you!”
60+ House Democrats Say "Any" Health Bill With No Public Option Is "Unacceptable"
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 19:31:20 in Politics
“Yeah...go ahead and save that money....y
60+ House Democrats Say "Any" Health Bill With No Public Option Is "Unacceptable"
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 18:23:47 in Politics
“You damn Progressives!
Upset about the Health Care Bill without a Public Option because it won't actually solve the problem. Upset about the Copenhagen Agreement because it won't actually solve the problem. Upset about the Bank Bailouts because they don't actually solve the problem.
Wah, wah, wah.
Why can't you let us Centrists simply pass the legislation that we can pass without causing any real trouble? Why can't you simply be happy as we compromise our healthcare, economy and environment into complete collapse?”
Upset about the Health Care Bill without a Public Option because it won't actually solve the problem. Upset about the Copenhagen Agreement because it won't actually solve the problem. Upset about the Bank Bailouts because they don't actually solve the problem.
Wah, wah, wah.
Why can't you let us Centrists simply pass the legislation that we can pass without causing any real trouble? Why can't you simply be happy as we compromise our healthcare, economy and environment into complete collapse?”
JessWonderin replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 18:34:16
“/snark”
gmgl replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 18:30:24
“Because it costs us a lot of money?”
anothervoice2 replied on Dec 24, 2009 at 18:29:16
“that sums it up well.”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 19:31:49 in Green
“Actually, Sama, I think that we are in absolute agreement.
The disappointing outcome of the Copenhagen conference, coupled with President Obama's failure to capitalize on the opportunities presented above to make any real change in combating carbon emissions, means that we have absolutely failed to make any meaningful progress on halting climate change just at the time we are being presented our final chance to do so.
Thus, what I meant above by "we WILL be living in a carbon-neutral world shortly enough...o
The disappointing outcome of the Copenhagen conference, coupled with President Obama's failure to capitalize on the opportunities presented above to make any real change in combating carbon emissions, means that we have absolutely failed to make any meaningful progress on halting climate change just at the time we are being presented our final chance to do so.
Thus, what I meant above by "we WILL be living in a carbon-neutral world shortly enough...o
sama3033 replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 00:40:06
“Then, yes Joshua, we are in total accord sadly”
SusanElizabeth1949 replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 21:42:29
“I'm beginning to wonder just how many posters, plus a pundit or two, took and PASSED a basic High School Civics class. The President can NOT pass laws by himself.
Does anyone still remember Kyoto, sure Al Gore signed it but the test vote in the Senate showed it would not be ratified in an actual vote 99 out of 100 Senators voted against ratification. Had Obama done what Ms Klien wanted in Copenhagen the same thing would have happened. Do you REALLY think 100 billion in payments to developing nations would be agreed to or funded by Congress? Do you think the American public would support it given our current economic conditions?”
Does anyone still remember Kyoto, sure Al Gore signed it but the test vote in the Senate showed it would not be ratified in an actual vote 99 out of 100 Senators voted against ratification. Had Obama done what Ms Klien wanted in Copenhagen the same thing would have happened. Do you REALLY think 100 billion in payments to developing nations would be agreed to or funded by Congress? Do you think the American public would support it given our current economic conditions?”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 18:33:04 in Green
“I am a disappointed progressive voter, but President Obama already has earned and deserve the honor of his title.”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 17:56:10 in Green
“Yes, this President (whom I still regard as by far the best possible choice from any of those in the running this past year) has been presented numerous opportunities to make positive environmental change a priority in solving other related issues and he has failed miserably.
Regardless, we WILL be living in a carbon-neutral world shortly enough...o
Frankly, after the examples above and his irrelevant back-room deal with the Chinese this past week in Copenhagen, I am even more convinced that change will not come by choice.”
Regardless, we WILL be living in a carbon-neutral world shortly enough...o
Frankly, after the examples above and his irrelevant back-room deal with the Chinese this past week in Copenhagen, I am even more convinced that change will not come by choice.”
sama3033 replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 18:48:44
“Sorry Joshua but I strongly disagree - we won't be in a carbon neutral world any time soon because Wall St deems that it can make money from a cap and trade system that does more harm than good and Obama, in his wisdom, seems to have put the same British woman (and I am British btw) who is largely responsible for the sub-prime mortgage disaster in charge of carbon-trading. I'm not a natural born pessimist but something tells me that, unless we relearn civil unrest on a massive scale, Wall St will drag civilization to the precipice - somebody has to bring reason and no small measure of anger to this debate and Obama just doesn't seem to have the balls for it.”
nThenwhat replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 18:14:42
“Apophis 2029 ??? Perhaps he knows of something sooner and we should be partying like it's 2028?
:-)”
:-)”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 17:51:11 in Green
“Normally I would agree with you. Unfortunately this is a problem so severe that the very fate of humanity hangs in the balance and thus small progress is really no progress at all.
That said, we WILL be carbon neutral by 2100 or so...one way or another. After this week I am, unfortunately, even more convinced that it will not be by choice.”
That said, we WILL be carbon neutral by 2100 or so...one way or another. After this week I am, unfortunately, even more convinced that it will not be by choice.”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 17:45:54 in Green
“Wow, I didn't think my comment sounded whiny (although yours assuredly does).
Look, all I'm saying is that we have seen numerous instances already where this President COULD have taken a harder stand toward real reform and HE HAS NOT. Why is it whining to hold our elected representatives accountable?”
Look, all I'm saying is that we have seen numerous instances already where this President COULD have taken a harder stand toward real reform and HE HAS NOT. Why is it whining to hold our elected representatives accountable?”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 17:40:55 in Green
“Like who? Certainly not any Republicans. The only current politicians who fit the bill that I know of are Sanders, Kucinich and Franken.”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 17:36:54 in Green
“I want our President to lead. Is that too much to ask?”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 17:36:15 in Green
“Look, I have hopes and expectations like everyone else and I have not given them up. I am referring specifically to the context of THIS ARTICLE. I agree with the author that ON THE SPECIFIC POINTS MADE ABOVE our President has failed.
I have NOT given up on the President and your assumptions that I "did nothing of the kind" regarding working toward his election are completely unsubstantiated.
Furthermore, I am NOT saying that I want a dictator (and neither is the author of THIS article). She, and by extension I, am merely saying that on these points I am sorely disappointed in his actions as they COULD have been SO MUCH MORE assertive and in keeping with what the nation and the world as a whole NEEDS from the US in terms of leadership on climate change.”
I have NOT given up on the President and your assumptions that I "did nothing of the kind" regarding working toward his election are completely unsubstantiated.
Furthermore, I am NOT saying that I want a dictator (and neither is the author of THIS article). She, and by extension I, am merely saying that on these points I am sorely disappointed in his actions as they COULD have been SO MUCH MORE assertive and in keeping with what the nation and the world as a whole NEEDS from the US in terms of leadership on climate change.”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 15:59:35 in Green
“Not so much...I would support the election of this President over any of the other candidates (except perhaps Kucinich) if we were to have the election again today. BUT, I am soooooorely disappointed in our lack of leadership on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions which I view as THE most critical issue not just of our time but of all time.”
KofTX replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 16:53:46
“Look to Congress my friend. Nothing done by the President can affect climate change and greenhouse gas emissions unless the 535 people elected to make those laws show a willingness to move forward on the issue.”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 14:45:40 in Green
“I completely agree. We, and specifically our President (whom I supported with my vote, my time, my energy and my $$$), are massive failures.”
mapleman replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 15:51:22
“oh ye of little faith...
my goodness, talk about a nation of whiners.
look at the facts. look at the record.
then look at what happened to clinton when he tried to shove through a progressive agenda, and lost both houses as a result?
you people kill me.
as General Patton, put it, and i'll phrase it a little more currently -
"I'd rather have two republican divisions in front of me than three so-called 'progressive' divisions behind me."
when the going gets tough, the tough-talkers high-tail it to the other side.
stay classy folks”
my goodness, talk about a nation of whiners.
look at the facts. look at the record.
then look at what happened to clinton when he tried to shove through a progressive agenda, and lost both houses as a result?
you people kill me.
as General Patton, put it, and i'll phrase it a little more currently -
"I'd rather have two republican divisions in front of me than three so-called 'progressive' divisions behind me."
when the going gets tough, the tough-talkers high-tail it to the other side.
stay classy folks”
jayes replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 15:46:56
“That sounds like more of an indictment of yourself.”
Knowitall replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 15:10:48
“After only a year???? Why do I think that most of you here who "supported and voted for him" did nothing of the kind. How can you support a President for less than a year, when most of his agenda hasn't even been passed or enacted. Perhaps it's because most people don't know how the government works. It takes time for things to change. Pres. Obama is not a magician, now is he a dictator.”
boston999 replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 15:03:23
“Nice to see you put down the Kool-aid and took off your rose colored glasses.”
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big to Blow
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 14:23:25 in Green
“I think this is a faulty bill. I think it does not do what we REALLY need done.
That said, it will help people and it is the best thing we have now and so I continue to support it.
My ideology IS helping people. I do not support "leftist" causes because they are leftist. I support them because they are the right thing to do from an ethical perspective.
Of course, this article is referring to the blown opportunities in a far more serious area of our lives (yes, even more serious than health care, as we can always introduce a new healthcare bill in the future and fix things for future generations but we MUST act now if we plan to save our species as we know it at all) and on these points I wholeheartedly agree with the author.
We, and specifically our President (whom I supported with my vote, my time, my energy and my $$$) are massive failures.”
That said, it will help people and it is the best thing we have now and so I continue to support it.
My ideology IS helping people. I do not support "leftist" causes because they are leftist. I support them because they are the right thing to do from an ethical perspective.
Of course, this article is referring to the blown opportunities in a far more serious area of our lives (yes, even more serious than health care, as we can always introduce a new healthcare bill in the future and fix things for future generations but we MUST act now if we plan to save our species as we know it at all) and on these points I wholeheartedly agree with the author.
We, and specifically our President (whom I supported with my vote, my time, my energy and my $$$) are massive failures.”
The Scariest Jobs Chart Ever
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 20:51:47 in Business
“I have not seen Obama say that the recession is over.
BTW, Ghandi was wrong...in
BTW, Ghandi was wrong...in
beebletree replied on Oct 09, 2009 at 21:43:13
“inaction and non-violence are two separate things.”
"Get the Government Out of My Social Security!" Inside the 9.12 Teabagger Rally
Commented Sep 14, 2009 at 18:14:40 in Politics
“NO! I am NOT in favor of either the previous administration's horrendous bank bailouts nor of this administrations lesser abuse of this same corporate waste.
I have been speaking out about this for YEARS...yo
But health care is another issue altogether. We are already paying for all of you uninsured people who go to the emergency room for treatment. We need to get control of our healthcare situation and we need to do so NOW. A Public Option would be no more intrusive than Medicare or Social Security is now.
Oh, sorry, you and your ilk don't believe that those are government programs (like the military, VA, most water authorities, federal highway system, etc.).
How sad for you.”
I have been speaking out about this for YEARS...yo
But health care is another issue altogether. We are already paying for all of you uninsured people who go to the emergency room for treatment. We need to get control of our healthcare situation and we need to do so NOW. A Public Option would be no more intrusive than Medicare or Social Security is now.
Oh, sorry, you and your ilk don't believe that those are government programs (like the military, VA, most water authorities, federal highway system, etc.).
How sad for you.”
missouriwatcher replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 20:48:44
“fanned”
I Am a Former Staffer of the President's and I Want Him To Fight Like He Promised Us
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 16:37:36 in Politics
“I don't think there is a politician in America like Kucinich..
WAKE UP AMERICA!”
WAKE UP AMERICA!”
I Am a Former Staffer of the President's and I Want Him To Fight Like He Promised Us
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 16:36:21 in Politics
“SO WHAT?!
Let's drop the blame and start solving problems. Given that Obama is POTUS and that he made specific claims about how he would solve problems during the campaign it is time for him to act...with conviction even if he doesn't get ANY "bipartisan" support.”
Let's drop the blame and start solving problems. Given that Obama is POTUS and that he made specific claims about how he would solve problems during the campaign it is time for him to act...with conviction even if he doesn't get ANY "bipartisan" support.”
I Am a Former Staffer of the President's and I Want Him To Fight Like He Promised Us
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 16:34:58 in Politics
“I too worked hard to get this President elected and I completely agree with this article.
Personally, I fought for the "hope" that we would pursue "change" by addressing specific policies; like healthcare reform with a public option (which was part of his platform) and a real stimulus package (much larger than the puny one that was passed) and aggressive climate/en
People may have criticized the President during his campaign as being vague or an unknown...
All I'm asking for now is that he live up to the goals set forth specifically in the campaign.”
Personally, I fought for the "hope" that we would pursue "change" by addressing specific policies; like healthcare reform with a public option (which was part of his platform) and a real stimulus package (much larger than the puny one that was passed) and aggressive climate/en
People may have criticized the President during his campaign as being vague or an unknown...
All I'm asking for now is that he live up to the goals set forth specifically in the campaign.”
TC Mits replied on Sep 04, 2009 at 17:12:39
“You are one of millions. We need our voice heard just as it was heard last November.”
MikaS replied on Sep 04, 2009 at 17:00:44
“I campaigned for our POTUS as well. I traveled to a swing state on the weekends to knock on doors, made numerous phone calls and lobbied acquaintances. I did not stop after the election. I have made weekly phone calls to my congressmen and others. I have attended town hall meetings and knocked on more doors and contacted others by phone and e-mail. I have not stopped fighting for the things the POTUS laid out in his program and I expect the same from him.”
hp blogger Pablo Manriquez replied on Sep 04, 2009 at 16:46:02
“Excellent! As fellow-Hopemonger who also actually read the website's policy points, that's precisely what I'm asking of him, as well.”
Glenn Beck To Get Key To City; Protesters Say "Change The Locks!"
Commented Sep 03, 2009 at 18:08:13 in Media
“Is this mayor term-limited? Seriously, I've never heard of a more effective way to lose the next election.”
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