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HuffPost's Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses Liz Cheney's New Group On The Ed Show (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 10:06:53 in Politics
“Just for the sake of argument, let's say we agree with the Cheneys that torture does save lives and we practice it; what then, is the difference between them and us?
Are there no other ways of getting info?”
Are there no other ways of getting info?”
skullman replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 11:27:06
“Torture is used to get false confessions. John McCain was actually right about that.”
bedfordny replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 10:22:05
“They approved torture for the sinister reason of trying to get prisoners to link Iraq to the 9/11 attacks thus justifying the war there.
Torture doesn't ever yield info because the person who is getting tortured will say anything he thinks the 'interrogator' wants him to say just to make the torture stop.
Liz will say anything to promote and protect her father's sick and twisted version of events, even justifying the use of torture. Sick.”
Torture doesn't ever yield info because the person who is getting tortured will say anything he thinks the 'interrogator' wants him to say just to make the torture stop.
Liz will say anything to promote and protect her father's sick and twisted version of events, even justifying the use of torture. Sick.”
Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 10:07:41 in Politics
“Congratulations, president Obama. Never a war of choice, and diplomacy first; thank you.
Webster:
"1 : the quality or state of being liberal
2 a often capitalized : a movement in modern Protestantism emphasizing intellectual liberty and the spiritual and ethical content of Christianity b : a theory in economics emphasizing individual freedom from restraint and usually based on free competition, the self-regulating market, and the gold standard c : a political philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of the human race, and the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties; specifically : such a philosophy that considers government as a crucial instrument for amelioration of social inequities (as those involving race, gender, or class) d capitalized : the principles and policies of a Liberal party"
I am a liberal and am not ashamed of it; far from it.”
Webster:
"1 : the quality or state of being liberal
2 a often capitalized : a movement in modern Protestantism emphasizing intellectual liberty and the spiritual and ethical content of Christianity b : a theory in economics emphasizing individual freedom from restraint and usually based on free competition, the self-regulating market, and the gold standard c : a political philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of the human race, and the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties; specifically : such a philosophy that considers government as a crucial instrument for amelioration of social inequities (as those involving race, gender, or class) d capitalized : the principles and policies of a Liberal party"
I am a liberal and am not ashamed of it; far from it.”
Obama Facebook Poll: "Should Obama Be Killed?" Pulled From Site, Secret Service Investigate - UPDATED (PHOTOS)
Commented Sep 29, 2009 at 09:13:21 in Technology
“Your post is not conducive to racial harmony. Obama could have not been elected president without a large number of open-minded and non racist white voters. Those voters voted for what they thought was in the best interests of the country.”
Middleclassvotingbloc replied on Sep 29, 2009 at 09:27:51
“Matthewhusseinsmith, you are so right! President Obama could not have won the elections if not for like minded people, regardless of race, creed or color.”
Returning to Tiananmen Square
Commented Jun 07, 2009 at 16:23:29 in World
“"China is now a bastion of freedom and human rights!"
Alright then, you should ad:
"compared to 1949."
Because the way the original sentence stands, it's a statement about present times and relative to other current states.”
Alright then, you should ad:
"compared to 1949."
Because the way the original sentence stands, it's a statement about present times and relative to other current states.”
Moshe Kai Cavalin, The 11-Year-Old College Graduate With 4.0 GPA (VIDEO)
Commented Jun 07, 2009 at 16:14:29 in Home
“Let's see him come up with a unified field theory that Richard Feynman could not find.
Let the rest of us not be discouraged; Einstein did not graduate from at 11.
Then he might yet be even smarter than Stephen Hawking. Good luck kid.”
Let the rest of us not be discouraged; Einstein did not graduate from at 11.
Then he might yet be even smarter than Stephen Hawking. Good luck kid.”
Obama Cairo Speech (VIDEO): Calls For New Beginning, Gets Standing Ovation
Commented Jun 04, 2009 at 15:22:07 in World
“"BO has appealed to Israel to cease the colonization of Palestinian territories which violates past treaties and harms the peace process." Thursday June 4th, Cairo.”
Israel Lancho, Spanish Bullfighter Gored (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Commented May 30, 2009 at 17:19:28 in World
“"display of machismo".
More like cowardice and cruelty. Torturing an animal for a long time before delivering the coup de grace.”
More like cowardice and cruelty. Torturing an animal for a long time before delivering the coup de grace.”
Obama Takes Toughest Stance With Israel In A Generation
Commented May 29, 2009 at 12:36:43 in World
“Thank you, Mr. president.
The next task is to convince congress to carefully consider US's financial aid to Israel subject to just and legal norms of international conduct. That task is not easy. Congress has many pro-Israel members within both parties, chief among them is senator Lieberman.”
The next task is to convince congress to carefully consider US's financial aid to Israel subject to just and legal norms of international conduct. That task is not easy. Congress has many pro-Israel members within both parties, chief among them is senator Lieberman.”
Passer-By Pushes Potential Suicide Jumper From Bridge In China
Commented May 23, 2009 at 22:47:20 in World
“"I don't mean to cruel"
You don't have to try; you are naturally cruel.”
You don't have to try; you are naturally cruel.”
Cheney's Speech: Obama "Deserves An Answer" (TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO)
Commented May 22, 2009 at 10:25:46 in Politics
“Bulldog secretary of defense Cheney who got 5 deferments during the Vietnam war, who fought fiercely and disastrously in the wrong country ( Iraq ) for the wrong reason, with someone else's ( our young men's ) blood.
911 happened on your watch, bulldog Cheney!”
911 happened on your watch, bulldog Cheney!”
Olbermann WTF Moment: Rush Limbaugh (VIDEO)
Commented May 21, 2009 at 10:19:02 in Media
“I think KO is wrong. Leave Rush alone. The more Rush talks, and the further the GOP shrinks. The American people is smart enough to see through Rush.
Countdown is becoming less effective lately; though it is still good, it is less well respected than Rachel's show.”
Countdown is becoming less effective lately; though it is still good, it is less well respected than Rachel's show.”
imfedup replied on May 21, 2009 at 16:54:27
“The more people know about what Rush is saying, the more the GOP will be revealed for what it is: the party of infants, sore losers, and morally bankrupt intellectual midgets. I count on KO to expose this bloviating bully for what he is.”
devildog21 replied on May 21, 2009 at 11:31:29
“I like the fact that KO gives regular updates on what the Limbaughs, Hannitys, et al are saying. I can't stomach watching everything they spew, so KO consolidates the worst of the worst and regurgitates it for the rest of us.
Americans need to know how much the right hates democracy.”
Americans need to know how much the right hates democracy.”
smileatfear replied on May 21, 2009 at 11:03:51
“The more Tush is recognized, the more he talks and the better view Americans get of the GOP. Keeping Tush front and center as the repub spokesman is the best thing to happen for this country. Keeping the neocons out of power can only be a good thing.”
Christopher in NYC replied on May 21, 2009 at 10:54:08
“Exactly.... Bingo... Free Replay”
Jesse Ventura: Coleman A "Hypocrite," I Would Waterboard Cheney (VIDEO)
Commented May 13, 2009 at 10:58:50 in Politics
“"Don't care. War is miserable. It makes people do miserable things on both sides. That's the way it is. Will never change."
If we torture, what is the diff between Al Qaeda and this great, civilized, law abiding nation, the USA?
By your own logic, they torture us, we torture them?
OK, shall we gas the enemy next time we go to war, like in 1914?
Shall we pull some nails? Burn them with cigarettes? electrocute their genitals? Rape their women?
Where do you start? Where do you stop, or do you?
Do you know what responsibilities you have being an American citizen?
Shall we give Cheney a medal? Put Bush on Mt. Rushmore?”
If we torture, what is the diff between Al Qaeda and this great, civilized, law abiding nation, the USA?
By your own logic, they torture us, we torture them?
OK, shall we gas the enemy next time we go to war, like in 1914?
Shall we pull some nails? Burn them with cigarettes? electrocute their genitals? Rape their women?
Where do you start? Where do you stop, or do you?
Do you know what responsibilities you have being an American citizen?
Shall we give Cheney a medal? Put Bush on Mt. Rushmore?”
Dan Choi, Fired Gay Arab Linguist, Talks To "Rachel Maddow" (VIDEO)
Commented May 08, 2009 at 16:58:30 in Politics
“That's obvious; Choi is soldier; Obama is a politician.”
Poll: Bush Getting Even More Unpopular Out Of Office
Commented Apr 29, 2009 at 16:59:20 in Politics
“Osama”
Don Imus: I Have Prostate Cancer
Commented Mar 16, 2009 at 10:38:10 in Media
“This is a slow acting cancer.
There are 2 ways of fighting prostate cancer:
Removal of the prostate through surgery.
Radiation ( about 40 sessions )+hormone therapy ( lupron injection ).
I have a close friend with stage 2 cancer, who after radiation+ therapy, is now cured.
At 68, if Imus is healthy, surgery is probably possible.”
There are 2 ways of fighting prostate cancer:
Removal of the prostate through surgery.
Radiation ( about 40 sessions )+hormone therapy ( lupron injection ).
I have a close friend with stage 2 cancer, who after radiation+ therapy, is now cured.
At 68, if Imus is healthy, surgery is probably possible.”
Like Somali Pirates, Wall Street Holds U.S. to Ransom
Commented Mar 09, 2009 at 09:41:44 in Business
“Enough talk, enough speeches!
Let the zombie banks fail; set up an emergency federal bank; directly lend money to small businesses, home owners and people to buy cars.”
Let the zombie banks fail; set up an emergency federal bank; directly lend money to small businesses, home owners and people to buy cars.”
lizr replied on Mar 09, 2009 at 12:21:22
“Amen to all that!!!
And legalize pot and tax the profits, and get the $ back into the economy, and off the black market..”
And legalize pot and tax the profits, and get the $ back into the economy, and off the black market..”
Krugman: 'The Obama Administration Is Dithering' On Banks
Commented Mar 06, 2009 at 14:58:01 in Politics
“Krugman needs to roll up his sleeves and go to work for the people; this is no time to criticize; if you've got good ideas, put them to work by joining the Obama's administration.”
Sonya Lee replied on Mar 06, 2009 at 15:14:43
“The problem is, Obama has not sought Krugman's advice. It's a little naive to say Krugman should roll up his sleeves and help when Obama isn't even taking free advice in his column.
Doncha think?”
Doncha think?”
Krugman: 'The Obama Administration Is Dithering' On Banks
Commented Mar 06, 2009 at 13:16:46 in Politics
“Correction: $400K instead of $400.”
Krugman: 'The Obama Administration Is Dithering' On Banks
Commented Mar 06, 2009 at 13:14:13 in Politics
“The problem with houses seems to be
the difference in the price of land at a given location, which is totally arbitrary and subject to supply and demand.
I was visiting relatives in price George county, city of Laurel, MD; there, a brand new house's asking price is about $1M two years ago; the same house in West Lafayette Indiana cost about $400, including the cost of the lot in West Lafayette which is $60K, two years ago. Some house prices in DC are totally inflated.
Prices of houses in some parts of the country need to come down a lot more before the mortgage/foreclosure problem is solved.”
the difference in the price of land at a given location, which is totally arbitrary and subject to supply and demand.
I was visiting relatives in price George county, city of Laurel, MD; there, a brand new house's asking price is about $1M two years ago; the same house in West Lafayette Indiana cost about $400, including the cost of the lot in West Lafayette which is $60K, two years ago. Some house prices in DC are totally inflated.
Prices of houses in some parts of the country need to come down a lot more before the mortgage/foreclosure problem is solved.”
matthewhusseinsmith replied on Mar 06, 2009 at 13:16:46
“Correction: $400K instead of $400.”
Igor Panarin: U.S. Will Collapse By Next Year
Commented Mar 04, 2009 at 11:20:15 in Politics
“So, your solution to the mess Bush created, is that of Marie Antoinette's? ( Leave it be? Let them eat cake? It will sort it self out eventually? Trust the market?)”
Igor Panarin: U.S. Will Collapse By Next Year
Commented Mar 04, 2009 at 11:03:23 in Politics
“In your dreams, Igor.
On the other hand, Obama needs to be serious about banning bonuses, salary capping those vermin in Wall street banks to 400k and throwing Maddof in jail and throwing away the keys.
And if the Limbaughs call him socialist, so be it. If capitalism is gambling with people's savings and going bankrupt, then it is time to impose regulations on capitalism.”
On the other hand, Obama needs to be serious about banning bonuses, salary capping those vermin in Wall street banks to 400k and throwing Maddof in jail and throwing away the keys.
And if the Limbaughs call him socialist, so be it. If capitalism is gambling with people's savings and going bankrupt, then it is time to impose regulations on capitalism.”
Holocaust Bishop's Apology Rejected By Vatican, Germany Considers Arrest Warrant
Commented Feb 28, 2009 at 10:39:32 in World
“ADKDutch ,
I understand your post about Germany and appreciate the fact that Germans are a very law abiding people. Thank you.
However, to arrest someone because (s)he expressed an opinion, be it an erroneous one, is a BAD law because it violates the universal and fundamental freedom of speech. This law needs to be changed.
"This law is something they feel is very important to their coming to grips with the awful atrocities they freely admit they commented during WWII"
There must be other ways of coming to grips with their past. Perhaps the state could sue the individual for libel and the burden of proving the holocaust did occur rests with the state.”
I understand your post about Germany and appreciate the fact that Germans are a very law abiding people. Thank you.
However, to arrest someone because (s)he expressed an opinion, be it an erroneous one, is a BAD law because it violates the universal and fundamental freedom of speech. This law needs to be changed.
"This law is something they feel is very important to their coming to grips with the awful atrocities they freely admit they commented during WWII"
There must be other ways of coming to grips with their past. Perhaps the state could sue the individual for libel and the burden of proving the holocaust did occur rests with the state.”
Obama's Courtesy Call To George W. Bush On His Iraq Plan
Commented Feb 27, 2009 at 13:07:14 in Home
“It's called savoir-vivre, class, courtesy, social grace.”
VOTER replied on Feb 27, 2009 at 13:19:52
“Okay, you can't use fancy words and expect GW Bush or the Trolls
at HP to understand you.
LOL!”
at HP to understand you.
LOL!”
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