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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.”
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.”
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..”
Poll: 37% of Americans Unable to Locate America on Map of America
Commented Dec 18, 2008 at 09:55:33 in Politics
“Many of these folks voted in 2000, 2004 and 2008, and for whom?”
Myshkin57 replied on Dec 18, 2008 at 10:33:28
“Nobody, since they're fictional. It's a joke.”
Why America Feels Like it's Been Ruled by a Foreign Occupier
Commented Nov 24, 2008 at 18:36:57 in Politics
“Bush doesn't get it; considering what happened to America in America, in Iraq and Afghanistan, Bin Laden won the war. "You lost.", James Coburn, The Magnificent Seven.”
An Open Letter To Joe Lieberman
Commented Nov 22, 2008 at 11:55:56 in Politics
“I agree completely with mngeorge; Cesca, dared not call a spade a spade and danced around the subject, heaping epithets on Lieberman. Lieberman, a democrat who supports Bush's war to this day, is a traitor to the United States, because he must know that this war is unpopular with 2/3 of the electorate and is harmful to the interests of the US. There is nothing wrong with a patriotic Jewish American citizen supporting Israel; but to do do at the expense of and in contradiction with the interests of the United States, is treasonous.”
Making It Official: I Endorse Barack Obama
Commented Nov 01, 2008 at 13:22:04 in Politics
“Ron Reagan is mild mannered and reasonable. He is also decent and honest.”
Packaged Goods
Commented Oct 30, 2008 at 09:54:34 in Politics
“"messianism", "propagandistic", "idolatrous fever".
Mr. clear-minded, clear-eyed intellectual ( Daniel Menaker ),
After 8 horrific years of quagmired wars, economic melt down, lost jobs, lost houses, lies, the people of this country are starved for some decency, some veracity, some competence and some good judgment.
We don't need a messiah, as you suggest; we need a decent man with a vision of how to solve the awful mess your republican party put us in.
It may well be that Obama, with his eloquence, has hoodwinked us; but it may be that is authentic and the choice we are confronted with is him or Mccain. Take your pick.”
Mr. clear-minded, clear-eyed intellectual ( Daniel Menaker ),
After 8 horrific years of quagmired wars, economic melt down, lost jobs, lost houses, lies, the people of this country are starved for some decency, some veracity, some competence and some good judgment.
We don't need a messiah, as you suggest; we need a decent man with a vision of how to solve the awful mess your republican party put us in.
It may well be that Obama, with his eloquence, has hoodwinked us; but it may be that is authentic and the choice we are confronted with is him or Mccain. Take your pick.”
MoeB replied on Oct 30, 2008 at 13:08:37
“To just expand on your point:
It is right-wing pundits and the such who gave Obama this "messiah" label. So, even in our current atmosphere, I guess if you say something enough times, people start to believe it...apparently, Daniel has bought into it. I know plenty of people who are rabid supporters of Obama--and NONE of them view him as some sort of messiah who is here to deliver us from all of our problems. They view him as a vessel for change.
At one point in his article, I thought he was going to refer to Obama as "The One".”
It is right-wing pundits and the such who gave Obama this "messiah" label. So, even in our current atmosphere, I guess if you say something enough times, people start to believe it...apparently, Daniel has bought into it. I know plenty of people who are rabid supporters of Obama--and NONE of them view him as some sort of messiah who is here to deliver us from all of our problems. They view him as a vessel for change.
At one point in his article, I thought he was going to refer to Obama as "The One".”
Goodbye, Cruel World
Commented Oct 29, 2008 at 12:38:41 in Politics
“If we consider the teachings of Jesus and the conduct of the religious right of the republican party in this election, then
Christian republican must be an oxymoron.
It is my sad life experience that the more ignorant a person is, the more sure of himself, the less flexible that person is with regards to his/her convictions ( as opposed to truth ).
It is hard to have a discussion with a person who is entrenched in his opinions and who will rationalize the facts as these facts are presented to them.
This may explain why Bush won, as his constituency is always fired up and ready to do battle with the "evil" democrats.
We are all Americans and we all wish our country well; a democrat is not a republican's enemy; he is an American who believes in a more pragmatic, less ideological, more compassionate ( not welfare-oriented ) way of governance.”
Christian republican must be an oxymoron.
It is my sad life experience that the more ignorant a person is, the more sure of himself, the less flexible that person is with regards to his/her convictions ( as opposed to truth ).
It is hard to have a discussion with a person who is entrenched in his opinions and who will rationalize the facts as these facts are presented to them.
This may explain why Bush won, as his constituency is always fired up and ready to do battle with the "evil" democrats.
We are all Americans and we all wish our country well; a democrat is not a republican's enemy; he is an American who believes in a more pragmatic, less ideological, more compassionate ( not welfare-oriented ) way of governance.”
Guitarsandmore replied on Oct 29, 2008 at 13:56:35
“I was watching the Catholic TV channel the other day and the speaker was busy defending what the Catholic Church did to Galileo three hundred years ago. Said they had no other choice because Galileo kept insisting he was right and made fun of the pope. Had no choice. Catholics don’t want choices, they want to be told what to do.
I am aware of all the good things the Christian church does and yes I am a member, but the church really has been wrong much of the time and should stay far away from politics.
It is no coincidence that the Catholic Church was responsible for the Grand Inquisition
In Spain that killed and crippled thousands of innocent people and now the Republican party chooses to approve torture of the innocent to find the guilty. To this day Bush and Cheney and will defend the use of torture.
Torture is not who we are. We are supposed to be the good guys remember?
So turn off the Catholic channel and watch Charlie Rose instead.”
I am aware of all the good things the Christian church does and yes I am a member, but the church really has been wrong much of the time and should stay far away from politics.
It is no coincidence that the Catholic Church was responsible for the Grand Inquisition
In Spain that killed and crippled thousands of innocent people and now the Republican party chooses to approve torture of the innocent to find the guilty. To this day Bush and Cheney and will defend the use of torture.
Torture is not who we are. We are supposed to be the good guys remember?
So turn off the Catholic channel and watch Charlie Rose instead.”
ellawensmom replied on Oct 29, 2008 at 13:45:22
“I was on a site earlier that leaned towards the fundamentalists and they were calling us
Welfare queens
homosexual whites
lazy and worthless
socialists
And then they were talking about where to get guns to protect themselves after election day.
Several of them expressed interest in doing violence to us.
Yet I'm sure they are all professed Christians.
Nice.”
Welfare queens
homosexual whites
lazy and worthless
socialists
And then they were talking about where to get guns to protect themselves after election day.
Several of them expressed interest in doing violence to us.
Yet I'm sure they are all professed Christians.
Nice.”
Obama Continues Fox News Pushback
Commented Oct 28, 2008 at 10:26:18 in Media
“"We have corporate controlled/biased press."
This is a consequence of unregulated, unethical capitalism; priority number one of the press is to make money; priority number two is to gain political power and push the political philosophy of the network owner.
There was a great interview by Peter Hart of group of 12 Cleveland voters on C-SPAN, last Sunday. Watch C-SPAN.”
This is a consequence of unregulated, unethical capitalism; priority number one of the press is to make money; priority number two is to gain political power and push the political philosophy of the network owner.
There was a great interview by Peter Hart of group of 12 Cleveland voters on C-SPAN, last Sunday. Watch C-SPAN.”
Obama Continues Fox News Pushback
Commented Oct 28, 2008 at 09:50:10 in Media
“The video clip is the best proof of what FOX news is: loud, interrupting and rude; the host speaks at the top of her voice for long stretches, eyes glaring, when finally the guest gets to answer, he is interrupted in mid sentence. This one-way shouting exchange gainsays the fair and balanced claim.”
castlerider replied on Oct 28, 2008 at 10:12:21
“And then she has the nerve to say."You're trying to talk over me, but I'm not gonna let that happen."
-then she interupts him in mid-sentence.
And: "You can make your sarcastic point elsewhere, we don't put up with that here."”
-then she interupts him in mid-sentence.
And: "You can make your sarcastic point elsewhere, we don't put up with that here."”
Obama Continues Fox News Pushback
Commented Oct 27, 2008 at 18:31:24 in Media
“Or the Anchorage Daily News, the largest Alaska newspaper, which endorsed Obama?”
Obama Continues Fox News Pushback
Commented Oct 27, 2008 at 18:13:57 in Media
“Why doesn't the Obama campaign buy TV time on ALL the other networks to refute Fox's lies with facts; this will expose Fox for what it is: not a news network but a propaganda venue to spew Rupert Murdoch's and the right wing extremists' opinions. The campaign has enough funds.”
unscum replied on Oct 27, 2008 at 18:36:47
“No, FOX news needs to be shut down. Management and top anchorman need to be prosecuted.”
SportGirlie1 replied on Oct 27, 2008 at 18:29:20
“He will be on FOX. That's why the World Series game 6 (if necessary) might be delayed 15 minutes.”
wakupmagy replied on Oct 27, 2008 at 18:26:26
“Why doesn't Obama buy time on FOX?
Imagine him refuting their lies in 30 second spots, after which they continue with their programming and then--another spot. It would be great.*
*Maybe he already does this. I don't watch Fox News so I don't know.”
Imagine him refuting their lies in 30 second spots, after which they continue with their programming and then--another spot. It would be great.*
*Maybe he already does this. I don't watch Fox News so I don't know.”
Heads They Win, Tails You Lose: For the Beltway Media, Even Democratic Victories Prove the Country is Conservative
Commented Oct 21, 2008 at 18:19:07 in Media
“Agreed. That's why they hate Darwin's theory of evolution.
Republicanism is the marriage of the ignorant poor and the filthy rich; both are afraid of change for different reasons, and they call the status quo by a fancy name: conservatism.”
Republicanism is the marriage of the ignorant poor and the filthy rich; both are afraid of change for different reasons, and they call the status quo by a fancy name: conservatism.”
Heads They Win, Tails You Lose: For the Beltway Media, Even Democratic Victories Prove the Country is Conservative
Commented Oct 21, 2008 at 15:40:33 in Media
“Conservatism means status quo; progress means change for the better; in human history, once in a blue moon, a true leader emerges to lead; Copernicus, Galileo, Christopher Columbus, all have had to fight the status quo.”
Palin: The Worst Angels of Our Nature
Commented Oct 17, 2008 at 11:29:00 in Politics
“"Like it or not, an Obama victory will not end the Palin threat. She is already laying the groundwork for a run in 2012. And given her actions over the past two months, it is a safe bet that she will do everything in her power to win."
This time around, Palin was chosen by ONE person.
In 2012, it's doubtful that Sarah will win the republican nomination for president in the republican primaries.
Question is, would the next republican nominee chose her as VP again?”
This time around, Palin was chosen by ONE person.
In 2012, it's doubtful that Sarah will win the republican nomination for president in the republican primaries.
Question is, would the next republican nominee chose her as VP again?”
Colin Powell Is Ready To Endorse
Commented Oct 15, 2008 at 16:04:25 in Politics
“"but he doesn't want to ruin his party in the process"
W has ruined his party many times over. The republican party does not need Powell to ruin it; it is already ruined.”
W has ruined his party many times over. The republican party does not need Powell to ruin it; it is already ruined.”
Colin Powell Is Ready To Endorse
Commented Oct 15, 2008 at 15:58:54 in Politics
“"What other republican with Mr. Powells statue have you seen cross over to the other side? ZERO"
Susan Eisenhower, Ike's grand daughter, endorsed Obama, months ago; spoke at the convention.
Christopher Buckley, Bill Buckley's son.”
Susan Eisenhower, Ike's grand daughter, endorsed Obama, months ago; spoke at the convention.
Christopher Buckley, Bill Buckley's son.”
Colin Powell Is Ready To Endorse
Commented Oct 15, 2008 at 12:57:20 in Politics
“His performance at the UN hurt his carer and reputation.
This late endorsement shows a lack of courage and much calculation on Powell's part. The value of his endorsement is minimal for Obama.”
This late endorsement shows a lack of courage and much calculation on Powell's part. The value of his endorsement is minimal for Obama.”
Yokoia replied on Oct 15, 2008 at 13:26:36
“Lack of courage. What other republican with Mr. Powells statue have you seen cross over to the other side? ZERO He wants to endorse the person he feels is better for the job, but he doesn't want to ruin his party in the process. He had to be very careful in his timing of endorsing a democrate. He is an influencial force and doesn't want to take his entire party down. The presidency is not the only office up for election.”
Jlong replied on Oct 15, 2008 at 13:13:31
“I think there is quite a bit of value in this for Obama. But I agree that due to his diminished reputation it would not be so much of a "positive" for Obama as it would be a "negative" for the Republicans (which will help Obama in the end).”
msmaggie replied on Oct 15, 2008 at 13:08:21
“I agree that Powell behaved with less than honor re the whole Iraq mess. That doesn't mean that his endorsement won't be valuable. There are a lot of voters who are not particularly interested in politics and who regard Powell as the prototype of the American military leader. One more brick in the wall is how I see it. Anyway, it can't hurt.”
PDXPLT replied on Oct 15, 2008 at 13:06:31
“Seen through a Progressive's eyes, maybe. OTOH, this will have weight with Moderates.”
Should Obama Have Picked Hillary As His Running Mate?
Commented Oct 14, 2008 at 09:05:38 in Politics
“Biden has true foreign affairs experience ( 29 years ), not experience from being the president's wife. He is likable; his speeches are way sharper and incisive.”
Does McCain Still Agree with Reagan that Government is the Problem?
Commented Sep 30, 2008 at 10:34:39 in Politics
“Arianna,
Under the Cheney-Bush administration, government is the problem.
Government per se, is not the problem; who governs makes it the solution or in the Cheney-Bush case, the problem.”
Under the Cheney-Bush administration, government is the problem.
Government per se, is not the problem; who governs makes it the solution or in the Cheney-Bush case, the problem.”
Ringside
Commented Sep 28, 2008 at 11:16:15 in Politics
“Nora, half of the debate is in the body language, and few people want an angry and mean president.
There has been too much war and not enough diplomacy; with McCain, there will be more war.
War is a blunt instrument and is the last resource, when all else has been tried and has failed. War is never the first choice.
The Iraq war was a war of choice on a country that did not have any connection with Al Qaeda.”
There has been too much war and not enough diplomacy; with McCain, there will be more war.
War is a blunt instrument and is the last resource, when all else has been tried and has failed. War is never the first choice.
The Iraq war was a war of choice on a country that did not have any connection with Al Qaeda.”
We Can't Afford More Of The... Smirk
Commented Sep 27, 2008 at 16:30:25 in Politics
“We have won the Iraq war long ago.
Now, how do we win an occupation?
We don't; get the Iraqis to stand up so we can get the h*ll out of there.”
Now, how do we win an occupation?
We don't; get the Iraqis to stand up so we can get the h*ll out of there.”
A Note to Bill Clinton
Commented Sep 26, 2008 at 13:38:00 in Politics
“Then vote for McCain and watch America unravel.”
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