klondiker's Comments (3044)

“Unbelievable how slow and unresponsive the administration has been on this issue. There should have been a 3 - 6 month moratorium on home foreclosures back in February and March and interest rates should have been fixed temporarily to stabilize the market and let people catch up on payments.”

“I find it kind of sad that some people need a consumer product to define who they are.”

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“Palin, I`m sure, listens to right wing radio. Wouldn't it be funny if she were listening in at this time? It'd be like, "Hahaha..t­hat's funny! Wait a minute...!­"”

“Incredible. Was he being satirical, or does he not know how a remark like that comes across?”

“Not a fan of Terry, but I have to admit: the Democrats might actually have had a chance, had he been the nominee. Deeds was the most inept candidate I've ever seen in my life.”

“Hey! If we weren't so nice, we might be offended by that! :)”

“* scroll, not school. My bad.”

“Co-sign. I really wish they'd go back to the slide shows where you can school through the pictures all on one page.”

“I love that Hillary seems to have only one gown that she brings out for every formal event! I think I've seen pictures of her wearing this blue one at many events. It's kind of endearing.”

“What a silly move on their part. It's not the actual medal that is important - it's what it represents. Taking the medal away does not take the honor away. It's like saying, "I'll snatch your degree away and then you won't have an education anymore."

Still, I suspect that the move is meant to be an annoyance. They can't get rid of her because she is too high profile and they wouldn't want to martyr her (especially in light of Neda). So, the strategy is to keep harassing her, and basically make it difficult for her to do her job.”

“I don't think they can kill her. She's too high profile. And, as you pointed out, they would not want to make her a martyr, especially in light of the Neda incident.

But, I suspect that they will continue to be an annoyance, and keep bothering her with tax issues and so forth. Effectively make it difficult for her to do her work.”

“She is such a LIAR. She claims that Couric said, "What do you read up there in Alaska?" But, the video is there for everyone to see. Couric never asked about Alaska. She asked what Palin reads to stay informed and what has informed her world view.”

“Another "Big Speech". Sigh. Here's what we can look forward to:

Media: "This is IT. This is Obama's make or break speech. His entire presidency and political career depends on this speech."

Obama at the speech: "We are at a defining moment in history...­blah blah blah eloquent words blah blah blah more eloquent words - by the way, I'm sending 30,000 more troops, but forget about that. Instead, listen to this this finely crafted inspirational sentence."

Media after the speech: He did it! Once again, he has pulled it out. Our faith in Obama is reconfirmed.”

“Yeah, heaven forbid our candidates have broad appeal.

It's also kind of sad that you make your political judgments based on what other people think.”

“Obviously, nothing more than a rumor, but it's fun to speculate about it.

I don't think Obama would consider it, unless he was in serious trouble, or if the economy continued to spiral and health care reform had turned out bad. Incumbents traditionally play defense, not offense. So, it would be a very dramatic move on his part, which would suggest that he thinks he's in trouble. Also, I think Obama and Biden have a very good relationship and he's not going to throw Biden under the bus (unless, for some inexplicable reason Biden actually wanted to leave).

On the plus side, it would completely energize the base once again. There are not many things that can promise you the chance to make history again, and this would be one of them. Turnouts would be massive. Plus, as SoS, Hillary is not allowed to campaign or raise money. She is essentially the second-biggest fundraiser in the party - why have Shaq on your team and have him sit out the game?”

“Who are these "lot of Democrats" that you are referring to? Hillary's approval rating among Democrats is somewhere in the late 80s and early 90 % range and has been for some time. So, rest assured, that are you entirely in the minority (if you are even a Democrat to begin with).

She also polls higher than President Obama among independents and Republicans.”

“She is right. Everyone knows that in a president's first year, nothing until September 12th counts.”

“No new pictures!? Come on! You've been hawking the same 8 pictures all day long.”

“What does that involve? Boots and a flak jacket?”

“If anyone kept Caroline Kennedy out of the Senate, it was Caroline Kennedy.

Her inept handling of the situation, followed by her disastrous interview with the Times were enough to convince people that she was not ready for the prime time.

That said - in a few years, if she wants to run in a Democratic primary against whomever the incumbent is and actually prove that she deserves to be the candidate, I'll support her.”

“Are there any other pictures from the event somewhere? I want to see what Hillary was wearing!”

“First Craig and now him? Is there a purge in the administration of officials who want favor turning back Bush-era policies?”

“FDR held state dinners during the Depression.”