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Mr. Stupak: I Can Stand the Heat
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 09:32:23 in Politics
“You are being fundamentally dishonest. The Stupak bill does not outlaw abortions, it just outlaws taxpayer funding. Abortions aren't that expensive anyway. Start a voluntary fundrasing effort or spend the money you give to politicians and pay for this belief yourself.”
DaretoHOPE replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 11:28:34
“I did not see anywhere in this article where it mentions that the Stupak bill outlaws abortions.
What I understand however that it does do is prevent women from being able to buy insurance under the public option that covers abortion even when paying for that insurance with there OWN MONEY not federal funds.”
What I understand however that it does do is prevent women from being able to buy insurance under the public option that covers abortion even when paying for that insurance with there OWN MONEY not federal funds.”
Mr. Stupak: I Can Stand the Heat
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 09:27:41 in Politics
“I agree with you. I'll take a refund please and you can pay for all the things you want the government to do. I'll stick with paying for what the constitution demands and nothing more.”
boomer7391 replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 11:28:24
“How about reading the constitution before you pretend to know what it says. Says nothing, zero, zip, nada about how to spend money. But since you feel that way, here's your refund. Now wakl to work but not on the highways I help pay for. Use the woods. Don't call 911 if your house is burning because I'm not paying for you any longer. It could go on and on.”
What Was Newsweek Thinking? (updated)
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 22:13:57 in Media
“People like me support Palin because she is more like middle America than anyone else in Washington. She is not a government establishment lifer, she's not a lawyer, she's not a big business executive. she owes none of these industries any favors and comes with a clean slate. Just like I would if I went to Washington. It's refreshing. The only people who make a big deal out of her now are liberals. Most of us that like her, hopes she will run, but have no expectations at this point. The liberals are obviously scared of her deep down. She's the ross Perot of the 21 st century without all the wackiness. We have come to dislike all the "smart" people in Washington who get mass support from everything except middle America. We do not need the smartest washingtonian in the US, we need someone who can read the constitution and get this country back to what it stood for.”
FrankenPC replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 10:16:19
“She's fooling you. I'm not saying you shouldn't try to find someone who does represent your views. But, this particular person is lying to you to gain political clout.
Don't be a fool.”
Don't be a fool.”
conscioushope replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 07:04:35
“maui~
to me, she's like a Barbie doll politico. the newsweek image matches my image of her:
hmmmmm, is she "running" for office or not???
and she posed for the dam pic. she is stupid like a fox. and those who think she is "like them" are her little chickens.”
to me, she's like a Barbie doll politico. the newsweek image matches my image of her:
hmmmmm, is she "running" for office or not???
and she posed for the dam pic. she is stupid like a fox. and those who think she is "like them" are her little chickens.”
skatscan replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 06:12:31
“"She's the Ross Perot of the 21 st century without all the wackiness"
Wrong, She has the wackiness but she doesn't have the experience of being a success at business or the success of being able to finish anything.”
Wrong, She has the wackiness but she doesn't have the experience of being a success at business or the success of being able to finish anything.”
superstition replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 23:17:29
“Middle America prides itself on responsibility. I don't know that so many in middle America would would be proud to have risen to the position of Governor of their state only to quit during their term.”
benightedone replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 22:54:19
“I'm not liberal. I don't support her. She does not represent middle America, maybe some white Christians are able to relate to her, but where I live that is not the case. I don't feel that she is well educated or has the qualifications to be in office. I feel that she can easily be manipulated, which would be extremely detrimental to our nation.”
AnimalLover6 replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 22:45:00
“Just out of curiosity, which of Palin's positions on the actual issues do you support? Specifically?
Or are you just one of those folks who "like" her because you're able to project onto her whatever vague ideas you have about those who are "refreshing" v. those who are not?
And, sorry, but somebody who consults an African witch doctor is pretty deeply immersed in "wackiness," by anybody's standards:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgZKKwct4cw”
Or are you just one of those folks who "like" her because you're able to project onto her whatever vague ideas you have about those who are "refreshing" v. those who are not?
And, sorry, but somebody who consults an African witch doctor is pretty deeply immersed in "wackiness," by anybody's standards:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgZKKwct4cw”
AnimalLover6 replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 22:36:54
“I think you need a updated history lesson on Palin. She is in BIG league with the oil industry. Sorry, no "clean slate" there.
Palin can't read anything, much less the Constitution.”
Palin can't read anything, much less the Constitution.”
SageFire replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 22:34:37
“We are not scared of HER we are scared of the mess she has the potential to make. I don't want middle America facing the toughest choices in the world, I want BEST America making those decisions. I want people in charge who are smarter, calmer, more experienced, more interested in making the best choices for ALL America, not just the ones she calls "real" America. Wanting to have your leaders be like the average person sitting in front of the tube and wandering around big box stores may make you feel better about yourself "Hey, I am just as good as someone who could be president" but is sure the heck is not going to help us get through the world class level problems we are facing. Sorry, I am voting for the smart, well traveled, way way better than me condidate.”
JazzSax UT replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 22:31:36
“The only way I'm scared of her is if she actually wins. We already went through 8 years with a poor president, Sarah would absolutely destr.oy this country.”
Roy Sekoff On The Election Wake Up Call (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 20:41:43 in Politics
“Obama is doing just fine. Leave him alone.”
jennylynn replied on Nov 04, 2009 at 20:49:20
“are you on the entitlement program?”
Telling the Whole Story on Global Warming
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 08:22:21 in Green
“Ms. Pelosi, please discontinue using the phrase "global warming". We have changed it to "global climate change". We have determined that the phrase global warming cannot be used any longer to further our goals of economic control as the scientific evidence no longer supports the "warming" phrase. Using climate change allows us to point to any outcome as a result of human activity and we can then continue our progress to our eventual goals uncontested. Thanks and sorry you did not get the memo earlier.
BTW, Is your nose growing a little bit?”
BTW, Is your nose growing a little bit?”
The New York Times Bizarrely Attacks Teachers -- Why?
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 00:22:32 in Media
“First test the teachers and fire the ones that are too incompetent to teach. Secondly, get rid of the aides and hire more teachers. Third, test the kids. The results can and should be based on a floating scale based on the makeup of the school and economic conditions of the area, but testing is the only way to judge the students learning. GET RID OF THE UNIONS. They could care less about any students.”
who38 replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 10:20:41
“If teachers are making less than $5 per hour per child for daily care with instruction, it doesn't seem like the unions have been all that effective.”
The Phantom Recovery and What To Do About Jobs
Commented Oct 06, 2009 at 01:26:50 in Business
“But Obama promised.”
Copenhagen: Obama Better Go Back
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 00:53:05 in Green
“If we're past the point of no return why are wasting time and money on this charade.”
ReedYoung replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 04:36:07
“No situation is so bad it can't be made worse.”
Team Earth: Are You In?
Commented Sep 27, 2009 at 06:05:04 in Green
“Sorry, the government just gave a half billion of our money to Gores new car company. Maybe you can just skim off some of that money. Both are a waste and Gore announced several years ago that the earth will be done in just a few more years anyway. Its too late I guess. The temperatures have cooled recently, once again provingnthat we have cycles. Just like the ice age was a joke in the 60's, this will prove to be the largest hoax ever perpetrated on the world. Think of all the poor people we could have helped with all the money wasted on global warming schemes.”
The Right Shoves Obama Even More Rightward
Commented Sep 19, 2009 at 21:25:12 in Politics
“You think you are going to gain 7 seats in the senate in 2010? What are you smoking?”
The Right Shoves Obama Even More Rightward
Commented Sep 19, 2009 at 20:58:46 in Politics
“Well said.”
The Right Shoves Obama Even More Rightward
Commented Sep 19, 2009 at 20:54:47 in Politics
“And he was a crook. Yeah, he fits right in”
The Right Shoves Obama Even More Rightward
Commented Sep 19, 2009 at 20:37:46 in Politics
“You have one thing wrong. It isnt the GOP that is doing anything. They and Bush were in bed with the left for 8 years on way too many issues. These are ordinary taxpaying citizens who are tired of both parties and their stealing of our rewards for hard work. The GOP is listening and hopefully will change back to what it should stand for, but only time will tell.”
Marcantm replied on Sep 19, 2009 at 21:00:52
“"The GOP are listening"--yeah right. If you think for a moment that the Republicans care about these tea bagger issues you're a moron. They ostensibly will say anything and do anything to regain power so they can continue to use our government as a cash machine for their corporate bosses.”
tbone99 replied on Sep 19, 2009 at 20:58:09
“the GOP and Bush were in bed with the LEFT?
Somehow I missed it - guess I never saw them at the anti -war marches”
Somehow I missed it - guess I never saw them at the anti -war marches”
Glenn Beck Has Lost over 50% of His Ad Dollars
Commented Sep 15, 2009 at 01:42:07 in Media
“He has a lot more cleaning up to do. It has only just begun.”
tjeffersonlovr replied on Sep 15, 2009 at 07:45:52
“Amen brother!!!!! I think with my whole mind jazzycafe.......”
Sepulchre replied on Sep 15, 2009 at 07:23:36
“Your right he should clean up his act.”
Glenn Beck Has Lost over 50% of His Ad Dollars
Commented Sep 14, 2009 at 23:58:31 in Media
“And his time slot is one that has most of the nation still at work. Think what it would be if in prime time. Even without capturing the maximum ad dollars, his lead-in for the following shows has raised everyones ratings on Fox. That is due to Beck and his huge audience. Fox still wins as now they receive more money from the other shows and many of the advertisers that would like to advertise on Becks show probably put their ads either just before he starts or right after he ends to capture that crowd and still able to claim they are not advertising "during" his show. There is no way Beck is not a huge win for Fox overall.”
gypsysailor replied on Sep 15, 2009 at 00:39:29
“Oh, and I would like Fox to give up any Government subsidies. Let's bring back the fairness doctrine.”
Glenn Beck Has Lost over 50% of His Ad Dollars
Commented Sep 14, 2009 at 23:26:31 in Media
“The problem is, the more you guys complain you just give him more exposure, which is leading to a huge increase in the number of viewers. Those viewers are now seeing the inside of our governemnt, with a communist dumped, and several Acorn offices shown to be helpinh people avoid taxes and break the law. He is becomeing a hero a week at a time and eventually the advertisers will come back in and pay even more than they do now because of the increased viewers. It's only a short term problem, if any problem, as new advertiser will come.”
MSaxe replied on Sep 15, 2009 at 00:43:56
“You can just quietly call his sponsor's corporate offices and tell them you won't buy anything from them. They get the message. I knocked a couple out all by my lonesome. No P.R. for it.”
nalzfxr replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 23:46:01
“I absolutely agree, Glen Beck is doing more for our country by exposing the corruption than the main stream media. Where's the anger over acorn-thank God the senate is withholding funds from this terrible organization, now it's time to expose SEIU as they are tied to acorn and Obama. Where is the coverage on acorn from Huffngton??”
Poorsarah replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 23:43:29
“Not true...if people are gullible enough to believe anything from Fox News, then that is their freewill choice. They choose to be duped/misinformed and ginned&riled by this anchortainment circus.”
Moving Forward with Meaningful Health Care Reform
Commented Sep 10, 2009 at 19:08:18 in Politics
“He said he wasnt to Wilson.”
Moving Forward with Meaningful Health Care Reform
Commented Sep 10, 2009 at 19:06:27 in Politics
“You do not have to. You can pay cash and bypass the insurance companies altogether.”
iblogleft replied on Sep 10, 2009 at 20:39:41
“With post-tax income and thousands of dollars in IRS fines. Not the public option we have in mind.”
Getting Past the Senate
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 02:02:05 in Politics
“A little history. The current republican and democratic parties were not original parties. They were formed from grass roots. We have had presidents from 6 political parties in our history. The Whig, Federalist, The republican-democratic, Union, Democratic and Republican. We also have had the Green Party, the Libertarian party, American Party, American reform Party, socialist Party, communist party, Ross perots party came very close to winning an election but sputtered from a lack of a broad platform. We do not lack for parties and in fact about a third of the country belongs to no political party.”
Despite Van Jones Controversy, Credibility is President's Key Asset
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 00:54:25 in Politics
“Those companies are owned by people. Your logic is rediculous and proven to be a failure over and over again. And I fear he is not a socialist but a communist. even worse.”
Will Glenn Beck Bring Down Van Jones After All?
Commented Sep 05, 2009 at 17:49:50 in Green
“The MSM will make Beck a hero for their ignoring the story. You can't get the news from the MSM and need to rely on The National Enquirer and Beck. If the MSM did their job, there would be no Becks.”
Garybot replied on Sep 05, 2009 at 18:48:42
“Thanks for that - good post, too.”
Will Glenn Beck Bring Down Van Jones After All?
Commented Sep 05, 2009 at 16:59:29 in Green
“Since the MSM is NOT covering this story, then the opposite to your statement is true,”
Will Glenn Beck Bring Down Van Jones After All?
Commented Sep 05, 2009 at 16:41:45 in Green
“Not long ago, the liberal MSM made the Enquirer a major supplier of news by refusing to Covers Edwards and his lies. Now, they will make Beck a hero for ignoring the story about Jones. Talk about putting gas on the fire. It is hard to stand up for the MSM when they ignore such obvious in your face stories as these when on the left, but jump all over the right with far less evidence, if any. I point to CBS, where it was reveiled that Bush Volunteered to go to VietNam and it is in the CBS notes but Rather didnt think or wasnt told about that fact to report it. Didnt hear about it? Not surprised.”
Garybot replied on Sep 05, 2009 at 17:40:46
“mauibob - I'm not sure what you mean by this sentence:
"Now, they will make Beck a hero for ignoring the story about Jones"
how do you say Beck ignored the Jones story?”
"Now, they will make Beck a hero for ignoring the story about Jones"
how do you say Beck ignored the Jones story?”
After Being Ignored By White House, 521 Immigration Groups Join To Protest Obama's Inaction
Commented Aug 27, 2009 at 22:13:34 in Politics
“The timing of this is curious. I think it is due to the concern that the Congress will switch more to the right in the 2010 elections and if not done this year, a lot of moderate democrats will be unwilling to vote for it prior to an election and there will most likely be far fewer democrats in 2011 to support it.”
danusgram replied on Aug 27, 2009 at 23:14:57
“switch to the right are you dreaming or what no one wants republicans”
Sorry, Not Enough House Votes To Pass Health Care Bill Without a Public Option
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 18:48:30 in Politics
“Your 76% approval number needs a source. That is a flat out lie. The majority of Americans are quite happy with their insurance and are scared to death of any changes. Me included.”
leevntheus replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 20:30:28
“where's your source? your wealthy neighbors? the guys at the golf club? the majority of Americans with cushy health insurance are happy. Those with none are one illness or injury from bankruptcy and those who get it from employer are stuck with that employer whether they like it or not and will most likely be denied coverage on anything halfway major once the insurance they have digs into its list of 1400+ preexisting conditions it can rescind you for
private insurance is legalized piracy and gov plans are RUN BY THE PEOPLE”
private insurance is legalized piracy and gov plans are RUN BY THE PEOPLE”
nolabels replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 20:10:11
“Being scared doesn't necessarily lead to good policy. See - history of the world.”
RustyGranite replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 19:20:42
“Fluctuates between 66-72% according to NY Times:
http://documents.nytimes.com/new-york-times-cbs-news-poll-health-care-overhaul#p=13”
http://documents.nytimes.com/new-york-times-cbs-news-poll-health-care-overhaul#p=13”
RustyGranite replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 19:17:10
“They can be happy with their insurance and still be in favor of a public option. Not everyone is "scared to death" for solely selfish reasons.”
northstar11 replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 19:15:36
“boo”
ObamanextPresident replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 19:13:43
“If you are happy with your insurance, more power to you! I don't suppose you would mind not being able to be cancelled because you get sick. Or that you would mind if you get to keep the insurance you love if you want to change jobs. Maybe you are on Medicare....nothing will change.”
darr replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 19:13:26
“Mauibob, I respect your opinion even if it differs from mine.
However, your statement that the majority of Americans are quite happy with their insurance cannot be right. You see the majority of people in the smaller cities and towns, don't have access to insurance at all. In these types of communities the majority of jobs do not come with healthcare. That is true about by hometown of 35,000. The more acurate statement would have been: The majority of Americans that already have insurance are happy with it ,,,,,,etc.”
However, your statement that the majority of Americans are quite happy with their insurance cannot be right. You see the majority of people in the smaller cities and towns, don't have access to insurance at all. In these types of communities the majority of jobs do not come with healthcare. That is true about by hometown of 35,000. The more acurate statement would have been: The majority of Americans that already have insurance are happy with it ,,,,,,etc.”
Awake-and-Sing replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 19:05:20
“At least we have a number. You have nothing but your irrational fear.”
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