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Michael Brewer, Burn Victim, Has Thousands Raised For Him At Benefit
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 18:41:32 in Impact
“preaching to the choir.
The ppl with the education, experience and supposed business ethics are being protected and not being held accountable.
The poor and ignorant in our society are used as excuses.”
The ppl with the education, experience and supposed business ethics are being protected and not being held accountable.
The poor and ignorant in our society are used as excuses.”
Michael Brewer, Burn Victim, Has Thousands Raised For Him At Benefit
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 17:24:05 in Impact
“protecting the wealthy”
Dnietz replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 19:32:56
“the usa has turned into a giant pyramid scheme”
LLeGrande replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 17:58:35
“We are taking from the poor, and giving to the rich in many different ways now.
Banking fees hit the poor the hardest.
Income taxes through President Bush transferred income from the poor and middle class to the wealthy by reducing their taxes, and putting everything else the government spends onto a 'charge card' for future generations. That includes the two wars and the bail out of the criminal brokers and bankers who brought the world to the brink of financial collapse.
Then there is this 'death tax' matter which the rich want repealed so that their wealth can pass from generation to generation without any tax consequences.
The highest 5% of income earners receive more than the bottom 60% of earners.
The highest 5% of wealth owners own more than 80% of all assets, and that trend continues at a good clip.
And the government does nothing. Eventually, the people will.”
Banking fees hit the poor the hardest.
Income taxes through President Bush transferred income from the poor and middle class to the wealthy by reducing their taxes, and putting everything else the government spends onto a 'charge card' for future generations. That includes the two wars and the bail out of the criminal brokers and bankers who brought the world to the brink of financial collapse.
Then there is this 'death tax' matter which the rich want repealed so that their wealth can pass from generation to generation without any tax consequences.
The highest 5% of income earners receive more than the bottom 60% of earners.
The highest 5% of wealth owners own more than 80% of all assets, and that trend continues at a good clip.
And the government does nothing. Eventually, the people will.”
Underwater Mortgages: 1 In 4 U.S. Borrowers Have Negative Equity On Their Homes
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 13:11:58 in Business
“but you do to subsidize the people and companies with the education, expertise and business ethics to know better......
the ignorant vs. the professionals
who should really be held accountable.”
the ignorant vs. the professionals
who should really be held accountable.”
Atlantic Yards Can Be Seized For Nets Arena Using Eminent Domain: Court
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 13:08:26 in New York
“Capitalism at its finest”
siralfred replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 17:08:11
“When the capitalists depend on the government to bend the rules in their favor, it's actually fascism. If it was just laissez-faire capitalism, Ratner would actually have to negotiate individually with every landowner whose property he wants, and even accept that some won't sell at any price, if that was the case. And the governments role would be to protect the interests of the property owners, not the developer.”
centreman replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 14:46:32
“Carp diem, too.”
Hobzer replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 13:44:00
“Nope capitalism at it's finest. If the developer didn't want the land this wouldn't be news.”
zippy01 replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 13:22:23
“Wrong. Gov't running rough shod over citizens for campaign cash is more like it. Corruption and shoddy governing is not capitalism.”
Adam Lambert's GMA Performance CANCELED: Good Morning America Calls Off Morning Concert
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 12:33:26 in Entertainment
“ABC is in the business of showing anything that will make a buck and they will pander to the right or sex in blink of an eye. It is called capitalism.”
Tea Party Proponent Threatens To "Do What They Did At Fort Hood" To Michigan Newspaper
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 19:40:48 in Media
“What keeps them at bay in this country is our Constitution and our secular culture. Without those things the Christian right would become more corrupt than they already are and use their power to institute a christo-fascist state in the US.”
Jon & Kate Mediate, But She Rejects His Flowers
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 13:38:53 in Entertainment
“celebrity addled, gossip mongers everywhere......”
Zack Heddinger, Steelers Fan, Says He Was Poisoned, Blinded At Chicago Bar After Bears Game
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 01:48:31 in Chicago
“Celebrity and big business create the environment for this behavior. It has nothing to do with the game itself.”
Will Phillips, 10-Year-Old, Won't Pledge Allegiance To A Country That Discriminates Against Gays (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 14:36:20 in Politics
“and what is it about exercising his right to speech that leads you to believe that he does not love his country? As much as a very sharp kid can.
If you love this country and its freedoms why would you not exercise them?
why do you subordinate the actual practice of your freedom to a ritual?
don't you get it?”
If you love this country and its freedoms why would you not exercise them?
why do you subordinate the actual practice of your freedom to a ritual?
don't you get it?”
Will Phillips, 10-Year-Old, Won't Pledge Allegiance To A Country That Discriminates Against Gays (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 14:26:28 in Politics
“what is it about exercising your freedom of speech and protest is disrespectful of this country?
Do you place the repetition of an oath over the freedom that so many people have died for?”
Do you place the repetition of an oath over the freedom that so many people have died for?”
Sam1234567 replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 14:30:36
“I did not say he should be forced to say it. I gave my opinion.
And again what is so wrong with teaching your children to love your country? And that they can change it?”
And again what is so wrong with teaching your children to love your country? And that they can change it?”
Liz Cheney Suggests Dad Dick As 2012 Presidential Candidate (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 15, 2009 at 22:28:37 in Politics
“wth would we elect a man with a heart that needs to be propped up?
Oh wait we elected W twice and he needed his intellect propped up.”
Oh wait we elected W twice and he needed his intellect propped up.”
SkelDaddy replied on Nov 15, 2009 at 22:38:28
“All we need is a cowardly line and a pair of ruby slippers.”
NYT: 22 Republicans, 20 Democrats Used Lobbying Firm's Statements In House Health Care Speeches
Commented Nov 15, 2009 at 14:14:36 in Politics
“Lobbyist do not provide information to anyone that is counter to their interests. It does not matter whether it was true or not, it was provided to influence and that along with any campaign contributions should make decisions made by those influenced suspect.
Not saying that what they provided is not true in every case and maybe the contributions are not influencing politicians but really how often does this happen every day? How many times would it take before any reasonable human on either side gives in to lies or is corrupted?”
Not saying that what they provided is not true in every case and maybe the contributions are not influencing politicians but really how often does this happen every day? How many times would it take before any reasonable human on either side gives in to lies or is corrupted?”
NYT: 22 Republicans, 20 Democrats Used Lobbying Firm's Statements In House Health Care Speeches
Commented Nov 15, 2009 at 14:05:11 in Politics
“p*mps talking through their hoes.”
Rich Buying Again, But Middle Class Still Hurting
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 23:47:21 in Business
“Well they provide mediocre leadership to big corps for bloated salaries.........”
Rich Buying Again, But Middle Class Still Hurting
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 23:44:25 in Business
“Could this be the rich person's version of "I know an African American."”
Rich Buying Again, But Middle Class Still Hurting
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 16:02:49 in Business
“Oh you are right the realtors on the Vineyard are saved too.”
bluejoni2525 replied on Nov 14, 2009 at 16:08:35
“Don't be so so smug !! I was thinking of the dinner or cafe that the workers frequent. Realtors are people too with families and bills so come on !!”
Rich Buying Again, But Middle Class Still Hurting
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 15:56:13 in Business
“Thank God, the yacht brokers are saved!”
middleoftheroad replied on Nov 14, 2009 at 17:32:42
“yacht brokers need yacht builders, yacht designers, a person answering the phone in the design company, they need yacht painters, they need people to upkeep them, store them, fuel them, guess what, it provides an entire middle class economy.
The backer of Huffington Post (Barry Diller) has one of the largest private sail boats on earth, a private jet, 4+ houses....do you like him???”
The backer of Huffington Post (Barry Diller) has one of the largest private sail boats on earth, a private jet, 4+ houses....do you like him???”
Viper replied on Nov 14, 2009 at 16:00:38
“Not really BUSH long since killed off the boat and RV industry... almost got what was left of our auto industry. We even import more high tech than we export staring in 2004. Stop beeing able to feed ourselves in 2002.
Regards”
Regards”
bluejoni2525 replied on Nov 14, 2009 at 15:59:30
“People do build them and people do sell them. Then you have other businesses that depend on those workers !!”
Zoe & Chloe Have A Bra-Out Book Party (PHOTOS)
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 14:19:28 in Entertainment
“It does and it seems like a pain to keep the blouse in place.
A nice blouse unbuttoned an extra button or two is much more sexy.”
A nice blouse unbuttoned an extra button or two is much more sexy.”
Denver Films: A History Of Movies With Colorado Connections
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 14:17:14 in Denver
“You missed "Night Passage" with Audie Murphy and Jimmy Stewart.
Then there are many scenes in westerns using the Durango Silverton and Cumbres and Toltec railroads.”
Then there are many scenes in westerns using the Durango Silverton and Cumbres and Toltec railroads.”
Ted Haggard Prayer Meeting: People Who Showed Up 'Believe In Resurrection'
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 18:34:59 in Denver
“I attended New Life for a short time.
Mr. Haggard, to hear him tell it, started his last church in his basement. With true entrepreneurial skill he built it into, I believe, a multimillion dollar concern. He had a cadre of his followers that sat up front. They appeared to be his oldest or most ardent followers. Those that spoke in tongues and flopped on the floor and whirled and danced. He has a certain charisma I guess, I found him to be creepy.
It would not surprise at all if he started over again and had church to rival his old one some day. I imagine the stockholders in his new business concern will be watching a bit more closely. Frankly that is all a lot of these churches are. A business selling Jesus and the accompanying accessories.”
Mr. Haggard, to hear him tell it, started his last church in his basement. With true entrepreneurial skill he built it into, I believe, a multimillion dollar concern. He had a cadre of his followers that sat up front. They appeared to be his oldest or most ardent followers. Those that spoke in tongues and flopped on the floor and whirled and danced. He has a certain charisma I guess, I found him to be creepy.
It would not surprise at all if he started over again and had church to rival his old one some day. I imagine the stockholders in his new business concern will be watching a bit more closely. Frankly that is all a lot of these churches are. A business selling Jesus and the accompanying accessories.”
NoSillyName replied on Nov 14, 2009 at 17:01:44
“If I were ever in a gathering of people and some of them "spoke in tongues and flopped on the floor and whirled and danced", I would start to laugh hysterically and find my way to the nearest exit..”
IsyFleur replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 22:19:55
“So true, so true... Religion as a free market commodity.”
Denzel Movie Shoot Angers Ohio School Parents
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 16:05:47 in Entertainment
“dude, the issue is not that they might have to walk and get some extra exercise.
Think automobile/child accidents or a kid getting snatched by a predator.
May not be likely but....”
Think automobile/child accidents or a kid getting snatched by a predator.
May not be likely but....”
Denzel Movie Shoot Angers Ohio School Parents
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 15:29:44 in Entertainment
“They should be angry with the local or state government and the school district not the movie company.
AFAIK movie companies have to get permits and such from the state and cities for exactly these reasons, closing streets to shoot leads to disruptions in pubic transportation and then there is always crowd control of the gawkers and such.
If the company did this, then the school district should have been notified.
Even if it was last minute the school district should have had a better plan than dropping the kids off at a mall”
AFAIK movie companies have to get permits and such from the state and cities for exactly these reasons, closing streets to shoot leads to disruptions in pubic transportation and then there is always crowd control of the gawkers and such.
If the company did this, then the school district should have been notified.
Even if it was last minute the school district should have had a better plan than dropping the kids off at a mall”
VTL replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 15:56:02
“WOW.
The kids had to actually...WALK.”
The kids had to actually...WALK.”
Dobbs: America Becoming 'Disturbingly Similar To What We Witnessed In Italy In 1930s'
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 23:28:08 in Media
“Yeah, I think Dobbs is going to run for office as a teabagger.”
brotherskeeper replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 23:50:03
“Nope - just the tea bag.”
PHOTOS: Levi Johnston, Tinsley Mortimer Attend Fleshbot Awards In New York
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 23:23:32 in New York
“It says so much about our country that a dude whose only claim to fame is knocking up the daughter of a wingnut politician.”
freelyb replied on Nov 14, 2009 at 11:35:18
“Pretty much.”
Accused Military Fake Steven Burton Charged: Man Allegedly Wore Unearned medals To Class Reunion
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 04:13:22 in Home
“true, this guy needs some court ordered counseling not jail time.”
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