liberal54's Comments (292)

“Then they use that tax free money to lobby congess to lean toward the teachings of the church (and before anyone throws stones I was born and raised Catholic).

Which is why the money people give the church should be taxed!”

“IF (and that's a big if) the man comes forward and admits to it, or IF the woman points the finger at him - either way there'd better be a man getting the SAME punishment for each woman who gets pregnant over there. Way to go, General - now you'll have TWO people who will be punished (and redeployed leaving their commrades in the lurch).

So how does this work for a woman who has actually been raped? Is the rapist going to own up?

Sory, AgathaX - nothing makes this OK.”

“The man is has lost touch with reality.
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Amen to that. This is insane!”

“Exactly right! This is a mess...”

“Maybe not Austin... :)”

“"...praying for victory to a god who doesn't exist with the idea that if he did he actually would give a damn who won a game in a miniscule corner of the Universe."
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Or that He would favor one team over the other (who are no doubt saying the same pre-game prayer)!”

“Evangelical monopoly also extends to our military too.
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No kidding - very frightening in my opinion - from the service academies to the active duty ranks. Very scary.”

“Too right!”

“And that is something I'm very dissappointed about. Obama has given comfort and safe haven to these people when there shouldn't be any. Very dissappointed in the Obama administration (and yes I voted for Obama and would again) for not pursuing them. And, for the record, my husband and I are definitely military: my husband is retired USAF and I still work for the USAF (38 years and counting).”

“Not that I don't think Bush et al should be punished for out and out corruption/deception and war crimes in and of itself, but I think opening an investigation or two might sway some bipartisanship from the worthless republicans.

If we don't investigate them (and there's ample evidence) may someone from outside the country have the guts to do if for us. How many people have to die/be disabled/affected by these crimes before we put a value on human life?

And would a single republican or tea party member explain to me why they are so willing to spend trillions on these illegal wars, but won't spend a dime on the simple human dignity of and right to health care? And don't give me smaller government or government spending, because you didn't mind it happening under the Bush admin. Also don't give me that we need to "fight them there so they don't come here" because that's as lame as it sounds no matter who says it.”

“Oh wakeup804 you are so dead on the money there. I work in graduate medical education for Obstetrics and Gynecology at a military hospital, and am a breast cancer survivor.

If men had the babies, all birth control options would be on the table (and, yes, I am including abortion in that statement); in fact it's appalling to see women turned away by physicians and pharmacists for many of the birth control options; if those same physicians and pharmacists refused to dispense chemotherapy drugs instead of OCPs--can you imagine!? How many people realize that health insurance policies cover viagra but many do not cover standard birth control pills? Can anyone really name any other area that has this sort of inequity? And this is only one small area of inequity.

It is beyond time for Americans to wake up and get behind health care for all. No one, male or female, should have to live through the horror of having to decide between health care (and with cancer it's fair to say death) or their bank account. I know that statement is extreme, but that's what we're really talking about. My husband is retired Air Force, and I have lived and received health care overseas in countries that do have national health care, and it's amazing!”

“Amen. You've made the most sensible comment I've read concerning this whole mess.”

“Sorry if this is a repeat suggestion: Given the Republicans reluctance on all things Obama - I think we should start some investigations in to the Bush admin. Perhaps that will provoke a spirit of cooperation and bipartisanship.”

“I hope you read these comments Ms. Ramos. You are indeed a brave and loving soul. Were it in my power to give you a job, I would do it in a heartbeat. I'm sure you comforted many people in your job at BoA; keep the faith and never, ever stop doing the right thing. I'll bet you're sleeping like a baby these days!”

“Can't stand Palin, but that was not cool.”

“Obama ain't getting help on the domestic or any front from the Repubs anyway - I think it's very dissappointing that he hasn't started an investiation. Very.”

“Or else put them on a plane and extradite them as war criminals for trial in the Hague.
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AMEN!!!”

“Great comment!”

“I see that many of you find this laughable, but I am very worried about the Sarah Palin phenomenon. It is not at all inconceivable that she could run in 2012--and win! She's been swamped at all these book signings and just the fact that she draws such crowds is just plan unbelievable. Barack Obama himself stepped into the national spotlight not that many years ago and look where he is (thank God!) -- why is it so unconceivable that Palin could get the nomination--and win?! My husband and I have worked for the US Air Force for 38 years (and counting); I feel it's my life's work and would not change a single thing about our service. But I have to say when I listen to the Palins, Limbaughs, Becks, Coulters, et al, if I had the money I would leave this country. Where would I go? Don't know, obviously there are problems everywhere but probably back to the country my ancestors came from (Ireland); still have family there and have loved it when I've been there.

I am a patriot, as I'm sure all of you are, but I'm honestly frightened about the direction this country is going. And Sarah Palin is most certainly not the right direction...”

“Agreed; very creepy. He seems to always be hovering a bit too closely; I guess he doesn't want Amy and (more importantly) her money to wander too far away from him. It's all really very sick.”

“I feel the parents of these children should be subject to the full extent of the law. As a parent myself, one has to realize that you may be the only protection/advocate your child might have in this world against predators. A parent who allowed a child to be subjected to the sexual perversions of this evil man should be prosecuted...period.”

“Just amazing. Story after story about these so-called Christians. I'm talking Catholic priests as well as evangelical ministers, and Mormon fundamentalists. If it's not sex on young girls, it's sex on young boys on a horrific scale. I may still have my personal beliefs, but all these church scandals are just frightening and I'm not sure I'd trust any religious leader (except for maybe the delightful Irish nuns who taught me as a child).”

“Absolutely. There were much brighter men and women he could have chosen. From the very second they announced her all I could think was that it was a desperate attempt to capture the Hilary vote...like Palin could match Hilary's intellect!”

“I'm not a believer in the death penalty.

I will never forget a piece on NPR when Timothy McVeigh was executed. After he was executed, they interviewed family members. One after another spoke in subdued manner about how they still didn't feel relieved in any way that he was dead. I live in a state, Texas, where they put people to death simply because they can, and the review process (especially during the Bush and Perry years as governor) has been less than thorough.

For all you who troll these comments and who are for smaller government - how can you tolerate the biggest imposition of all: taking a life?”

“The press reported what General Cone told them. I work on a military base in San Antonio and it was bedlam at the hospital up there. Don't blame the press for mistakes the General initally reported to them!”