kjwhite's Comments (296)

“I have to agree with you there. I shook my head when I read that statement. I haven't met ONE person that speaks favorably of her, so I don't know where this 48% is hiding out?”

“Come on! You KNOW you have no business rubbing elbows with the "elite" at a state dinner when you are someone that has to auction off a watch to pay a bill......

I don't care what anyone says regarding the claim that "they posed no threat to the president"...that's baloney. If a determined assassin or terrorist REALLY wanted to harm the president or others at that dinner, two schmucks like the Salahi's would have been the perfect mules for the job.
think about it, they certainly weren't discreet in their boastings of their last-minute "invite" to the dinner, not to mention their dragging around a camera crew around with them everywhere they went that day. Everyone they came in contact with could have conceivably told others about meeting the Salahi's and where they were going that evening.
If an assassin got wind of this, truthfully, how difficult would it have been for a trained operative to get to their clothing meant to be worn that evening and sew explosives into the hems or load their clothing with anthrax spores or worse?

These two belong in jail. Their fame-seeking could have placed the president and everyone else at that dinner at great risk. NOTHING about them is cute or amusing.”

“How you could have a list like this that does not include The X-Files is beyond me. I'll miss that show forever.”

“Perhaps this was a Freudian slip on Dana's part.....perhaps there never really were any "terrorist" attacks on the US during Bush's term. Could it be that the WTC and anthrax attacks weren't orchestrated by terrorists at all?.....heaven knows I've always had my doubts......”

“What a great article. Loved it from beginning to end.
Knew I wasn't crazy when I said the media had purposely done away with Howard Dean a few years back, but for a while I actually wondered if I was the only one that had noticed exactly how it was done.
How refreshing to hear a reporter speak so frankly. Fact-based humor is always the funniest kind, no?”

“Good for you Martha! Thanks for saying to the media what many of us are thinking at home. May her 15 minutes fizzle out soon.”

“Pit bull in a china shop? Rather fitting. There's a reason pit bulls are listed as a dangerous breed. Often unteachable and vicious, they'll turn on you (or anyone else) without warning. Once they've "latched on" to a victim, their jaws lock and must literally be pried apart to free the person, as the nasty beast snarls in frustration. Given the "good 'ol boy" climate of some of Palins's speeches, it's easy to see which Americans would be in her jaws.

As for the china shop, let's call that the cultural climate in America. How we see things. At this point in time, it IS as fragile as a stack of china.
This country once demanded excellence among its people. We were taught not to "settle", but to be the "best we could be". Our elected officials and American role models were often from humble beginnings, making them an inspiration to us, for they showed that humble beginnings did not bar one from gaining an education, wisdom and success.

Palin is dangerous because she is teaching our young that excellence no longer matters. Truth no longer matters. Hard work no longer matters. That to be ignorant, ill-informed, yet somehow strongly opinionated is A-O-K. She glorifies "dumb" as the true quality of a "patriot". As I hear smashing china, I'm convinced the world's gone crazy.”

“Pizza Hut was the one that got me recently. After ordering a pizza online, the last screen to pop up said they would give me $10 off my next online order if I took a quiz or something like that..anyway, after we got through with all of it, and on the last page the fine print said they would start charging our credit card monthly to "save on various" orders to companies on their list...yadda yadda.

Luckily, we were able to back out immediately, but for people that don't read the fine print, they'd be getting whacked at $10 or $15 bucks a month for nothing.”

“We've seen a lot of this kind of "journalism". It banks of the inherent fear people have of being the "odd man out". If you can get on TV and claim that people are "against:" a thing, even if that statement is completely untrue, those at home watching TV and hearing this repeated enough times, will begin to accept it as TRUTH, and will adjust their thinking accordingly fearing to be the odd man out....
Like --Public option? Doesn't sound too bad to me. Yes, I might be in favor of that......(TV journalist: announces: "EVERYONE is against the public option! The people DON'T want it!")

Oh, well, I guess that's different. I mean if everyone is against it , I guess there must be a reason. Ok then, I guess I'm against it too.......

FOX spends the majority of its time not reporting the thoughts and opinions of Americans, but CREATING THEM instead.”

“Measlee--- While what you say may be true to a point, at least for those living in America, I cannot say that the same statement would automatically hold true for those living in other countries where one is not in the majority. But as for America, I suppose there is a certain amount of truth to your statement. but beyond that, what is your point?

Are you implying that because one does not personally experience something, one is automatically incapable of grasping what it must be like? Or that it would render you completely blind to the inherent "wrongness" of a thing? If that is your point, I must strongly disagree.
While I may not experience that sort of racism personally, it does not stop me from recognizing it when I see it, loathing it when it occurs or calling it out openly when I come across it.

While (as you say) "Most whites in this country will never experience an ounce of actual racism in their life"...I would also say that most whites in this country would also not FEEL or DISPLAY such racism either. I'm tired of being compared to the fringe element in this country that frankly are an embarrassment to us all.”

“That's it, I am a firm believer that angels DO exist. Something or someone protected this child, I'm sure of it. The poor mom, my god, she will have nightmares for years after something like this, It was so fast, it could have happened to anyone. My guess, this will be the most watched over child in history after a close call like that. This poor mom will probably never take her eyes off that little one again EVER. The kid will be 18 and saying no mom, you can't come on my date with me. lol”

“In looking up what you suggested, yes, he could sign an executive order quoting stop-loss as the reason, but that alone would not repeal the policy. It said the following-
"it would be the first step of a two-step process that would halt discharges and help pave the way for legislative repeal."
So in effect, executive action would not put an end to the gay ban, it would only be a first step and the congress would still have to act to end it entirely.”

“Very well said!”

“That was my understanding of it, that a bill must pass the congress and senate to repeal the DADT policy, in order to give the president something to sign. Isn't that how it works, or am I wrong?”

“It's hard for me to believe anything in Washington is THAT simple.”

“I wouldn't trade places with President Obama ANYTHING.

Many presidents have had to deal with crisis' in America, the difference being they dealt with ONE or TWO crisis at a time. Obama has EVERYTHING on his plate simultaneously. Two wars, unemployment, the economy, healthcare reform, a deranged republican party existing only to attack or block his efforts, gay Americans that need issues addressed, other groups &their issues, plus issues of race... it goes on and on. I admire him taking on what he KNEW would be a difficult job.

When you're devoted to an issue, as gay activists are, or anit-war activists, or whomever, it's easy to get tunnel vision, seeing only YOUR issue. Waiting isn't a pleasant option. Unfortunately though, it's sometimes a reality.

I believe the president will address these issues just as he's promised, but with so much pressing, he may not be able to do everything as quickly as everyone would like. He's only been in office 9 months. We need to give him a chance, a little time, and remember how much is before him. I believe in the end, he'll do his best for those that have appealed to him.
I think he's wise not to announce some "timeline"-- the minute he did, his opponents would go into high-gear to block any progress, ensuring that he DIDN'T meet it, so they could say "See, he doesn't keep his promises."
Sometimes it's wise to play your hand close to your chest.”

“sviolette- which is exactly why we should be so pleased our president was given this prize. It's feels like the world is saying hey! American citizens! We don't hate you, we know George Bush didn't represent YOU or YOUR BELIEFS. We know THIS president, who believes in diplomacy more accurately represents the real American spirit.
After 8 years of feeling like the world was disgusted with America, it feels good to know they are eager to welcome us back. At least that's how it feels to me.”

“Only in America--guess that's why the world loves us--we're a mixed bag of nuts. The song is a hoot, love it.”

“Wow, that was wonderfully put. You are 100% right.”

“And one more thing - they cheered when America lost the bid for the Olympic Games, which made many wonder---Who cheers AGAINST their own country?
But now, they also are angry that the American President has been given this great honor? THEIR president has won the Nobel Peace Prize and they are ANGRY about it? One would think they'd be proud! Have they put all forms of patriotism on the shelf, not to be taken down until a republican is again in the White House?

They claim their attitude is simply tit-for-tat for criticism George Bush faced during his 8 years in office, but the two cannot be compared. Bush suffered criticism for very different reasons than Obama is. He lied to the American people about Iraq, sending us into a long and difficult war needlessly, he fought against any inquiry into 9/11, fought against the creation of the 9/11 comission, purposely and shamefully UNDERFUNDED that investigation--the worst tragedy on American soil and he alloted only $3 million dollars total to investigate it...the list goes on and on.

But Obama, HE is being criticized for trying to bring the Olympics to the US and for winning the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize???? Where is the tit-for-tat in that equation? It's as though they're saying "You complained about our political thug president, so we are going to complain about your Goody-Two-Shoes president".....it's just pathetic.”

“I don't know about all of you but I'm pretty tired of conservatives claiming to "speak for America" every time they come out with some new negative comment about the president. They don't speak for ME, (or anyone I know actually) so I wish they'd stop claiming to know "what America is thinking".
Not everyone feels that the president doesn't deserve the award, and they should stop implying it.

The Nobel commitee was quite clear on why they chose President Obama, saying they chose him for the hope he inspires in people, and for his belief in diplomacy--actually TALKING to one's enemies in an effort to resolve issues, and not just blasting them off the map. (diplomacy, of course is something the conservatives mock, in their minds it somehow equals "conspiring with the enemy") --The Nobel commitee also said President Obama has restored America's standing around the world. So I don't think this award was so much given for some specific deed wrought, but for the spirit of the *man* and what he inspires in others.

I wonder, is there ANYONE that the conservatives will NOT attack in their anti-Obama frenzy? They are certainly alienating a LOT of groups, (slinging insults at anyone that likes or agrees with the president). When the dust settles they may find things rather lonely on their side of the line. People's memories can be VERY long, and an insult remembered for a lifetime.”

“Maybe it's me but how can they accuse the president of being "un-American", when it is THEM that is showing such blatant un-American behavior? Seriously....WHO CHEERS AGAINST THEIR OWN COUNTRY?

I hope when election time rolls around they show this clip over and over...."Here is what republicans said when America lost the bid for the Olympics".........they make me sick and whether they realize it or not, they're losing more and more of their "base" every day, and while they might call themselves independents and not democrats, that's ok, as long as they do not vote for the GOP.

I don't believe the average republican wants to be associated with the kind of behavior being displayed by the GOP leaders. I think many of them must be embarrassed.”

“I hope Illinois residents remember these GOP comments at voting time. Democrats should keep track of everyONE and everyPLACE insulted by them in their frenzy to "get" President Obama. It's like GOP leaders stopped caring about U.S.CITIZENS altogether, and like some stalking maniac, they live, eat and breathe "Obama". They could care less what it's doing to America or our reputation around the world.

How do I say this without sounding *weird*? The GOP is making me feel actually "depressed". Seriously, I can barely stomach the news any more.

NOT depressed about the PRESIDENT (if that's what they're hoping citizens will feel, they're WAY OFF the mark), but depressed in the way that an abused spouse might feel: someone constantly criticized, berated, threatened and mocked day after day--and worse, someone TRAPPED with the abuser.....The GOP has become the nation's "abusive husband", ignoring our needs, selfishly delighting in our disappointments, sapping our strength, and frankly---making you wish they would just go away. FAR AWAY.

Do they think they're gathering fans? They're becoming more loathed by the day and losing their own base!

They're like that vicious, gossiping co-worker that sends people scattering from the break-room when you see her coming because you KNOW once she opens her mouth, all that negativity will come pouring out- and you just DON'T want to hear it. That's how the GOP leaders' viciousness is beginning to effect people. Is it just me? who knows.......”

“so you can watch the women scatter every time you enter a room? lol”

“LOLOL....*oily taintz"....lolol.....lol... that hit my funny bone.....oh my stomach....”