londonexpat's Comments (22)

“I moved to London after the re-election of "W"- I am in the states for Christmas visiting family and was able to cancel my parent's subscription to the WaPo. They agreed that the turn toward Murdock journalism and the decline in credibility and quality had gone far enough. Yet another poorly written Op-Ed by Palin (or whomever), a political celebrity instead of someone from either side who could lend more info and insight into the issue is just another example of what has gone wrong.”

“What a wonderful opportunity for his daughters. And Obama acknowledged that. All the children of our presidents have taken advantage of those travel opportunities. God help us when a peace sign is so "controversial"! OMG- which of us are against peace? Oh, never mind...I have an idea..hence the article”

“Spot on.”

“The Freeper site has been a warehouse for crazy, creepy ,ignoramuses for many years. I am torn as to whether they should be in the spotlight, as rather than feeling chastised for their lack of evolution and literacy, they will simply be delighted for the attention. Their little worlds have surely been turned upside down since the election! They are ugly, hateful and should be monitored as some really appear off kilter, delusional and potentially dangerous. BUt this has been their status quo for many years. Surely they are suffering in their ignorance and inefficacy. Perhaps we should just leave them to their imaginary world on the internet.”

“NO doubt this is just to get more exposure on the national stage and to bail on Alaska because they will soon be feeling the pinch too. Her magic wore off. Maybe she will be satisfied to be some right wing face to extreme right wing causes until she can feel her way back to a national stage as an elected official (her dream)-she will not give up her celebrity-regardless. There is the possibilty of someone brokering a deal as I am certain there are skeletons in her closet still. Has she been on the Appalachian Trail?”

“Aa an American ex-pat in London, my husband and I have used the NHS for 4 years now. Love it. We have seen a doctor the same day every time we have called for an illness (with only one exception, for an allergy issue). The hospitals don't resemble hotel foyers, but the atmosphere is very familiar to me as I grew up in a military family, but the process and paperwork are much less. When we were in the states we watched out deductibles rise, our premiums rise, our benefits fall and medical decisions were being made by boards of for-profit corporations with little input from medical personnel that weren't involved in the management hierarchy. Insurance and HMO lobbyists (and their political beneficiaries) have done such a good job of spreading lies and fear to Americans.”

“Wow-well done Mr. Thomas. Kudos to you- From a Striving to be Christian, gray haired lady who has yet to understand what kind of self esteem issues or insecurities "religious" people must suffer that would make so many worry so about something that has absolutely nothing to do with them at all.”

“Bravo! As the mother of 2 Domers-one graduating Sunday-I am reminded by your thoughtful writing why we love and value the Notre Dame education our children received. You have done us proud.”

“Spot on”

“Glendon merely caved under all the pressure of outside groups and to have taken this long to do it seems almost like an orchestrated attempt to further embarrass Fr. Jenkins the president of ND and to diminish the next recipient of the award's honor. Of course she could have taken the opportunity to respectfully address the issue with the object of their disdain just feet away-but to pull out less than 3 weeks before the event and to post her letter first on a religious website before faxing it to Notre Dame has more of the PR smackdown effect.
I do believe she is probably a very good person who feels strongly , but I also believe she became a pawn.”

“Ahhh-that' s Ok-join the rest of us! Actually, I think you are pretty famous Rev. Camden-cheers”

“The people here in London LOVED Michelle and her style and touching the Queen was not a misstep at all! The Queen initiated it and the when that was made clear, her subjects are elated that Liz could loosen up a bit! MO's style is sometimes hit and miss but it is because she isn't the cookie cutter political wife that apparently some would be more comfortable with. No the world doesn't think we have a conehead for a first lady-they think we have a bright, warm, articulate, young woman for a first lady and they think we are lucky.
Ms. Fuller makes some points about whether some choices Michelle has made are the most flattering for her, but really, sometimes it's about having fun. I'm sure Michelle's choices f J. Crew and young unknown designers has kind of rattled the traditional fashion scene. This review was borderline a little snarky.”

“Seriously? After Obama I think the next most popular choices would have been J. Stewart and S. Colbert! Commencement speeches about motivational people who hopefully can offer either humor or prestige for these kids to remember. Being the first Black president isn't enough for you? ND has had many Presidents come-even Bush at the same point in his first term-what had he accomplished?
Kudos for ND-kudos to the administration for hanging firm and the honorary degree is thanks for coming. I will guarantee that not all of the actual graduates who get real degrees would pass the litmus test Obama is being held to (especially since almost 18% of the student population isn't even Catholic)”

“I have actually met him on a couple occasions. He has an incredible story, an incredible soul and the most beautiful smile. He is so sincere in his concerns and his sense of responsibility to his people in Africa and now around the world. Please go to GUA and check it out.”

“People do buy that and the bridge is in Alaska...leading to nowhere. As you can see by my screen name, I understand your feelings completely...I spend so much time trying to explain to Europeans how the US could possibly (sort of) voted Bush in twice -it shouldn't have been close...
The mix of ignorance and fear has been a recipe to the GOP successes...maybe the economy will bring folks around around as they usually end up turning back to the Dems when things get too bad, and their prayers and guns aren't paying the mortgage and putting their kids through school...”

“Spot on! This is the angle to go at this! I'm glad we have the funny/smart guys on our side.”

“Bullsh!!-this crap about "Biden has to be careful"...hey-if she can't take the heat...! Palin has been able to dish out all the sarcasm and flippant remarks as she goes-let Joe hit her hard with facts and dare her to lapse into her vague pontifications. He needs to expose her for the illusion that she is. I agree he needs to not go overboard time wise and needs to try and be as succinct as possible, but he doesn't need to pander nor pull his punches..
Obama needs to be a little more unequivocal where he can, and needs to get the force back to his voice he had at the convention. I hope they both make McCain and Palin cry like babies-I've had it with worrying about perceptions when their rise in the polls was based on lies and distortions. Let's knock them down with the truth”

“Also reminds me of the abusive spouse or stalker..."She made me do it because she pushed my buttons"..I know I misbehaved but ti wasn't my fault, she asked for it" and say it with indignation and maybe a lot of other people who have been abused will buy it..that'd be the middle class under the GOPs 8 years...”

“I feel your pain. Actually left as soon as possible after the last election and we just got approved for an extension here-just in case. The only problem is trying to answer all the questions about how and why and what;s the matter with the US! I wish I had an answer...”

“It's obvious you don't appreciate the Coen Bros- "Overrated whole"? Are you serious? I haven't seen this film yet, but in reminding me of all the great Coen films I have enjoyed in the past, I will have to make the time. SO, thanks for that.”

“Frankly, I don't like her! And I,too, travel back and forth from London, so obviously my opinion counts, as we must surely travel in the same circles. Hey, let's all go donate some money to take up the slack she's left!
ta ta, dahlinks”

“I hope you feel better having vented..I feel your pain. Now leave them alone for now, as we have someone we need to get elected for the sake of the poor and the rest of us. The reminder of those forgotten (and there are many of all sorts) is welcome but let's put our anguish on hold for about 6 weeks, and get to work-please.”