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Move Your Money: A New Year's Resolution
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 13:35:41 in Business
“credit unions are fantastic - I wouldn't consider anything else - they can provide all your financial services at a better financial rate. They return their profits to the shareholders.
I left a bank that was charging me 15$ a month for the privilege of writing checks against my money and I never looked back.”
I left a bank that was charging me 15$ a month for the privilege of writing checks against my money and I never looked back.”
Move Your Money: A New Year's Resolution
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 19:08:36 in Business
“Yes! my credit union home equity loan is at 4%.”
Move Your Money: A New Year's Resolution
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 19:07:37 in Business
“CREDIT UNIONS are the best.
We moved everything to the credit union over 25 years ago - our home mortgage, home equity loan and credit cards plus a car loan.
My CDs are paying out 3.05% for a 1 year. They have a broker that set us up with two annuities that have been really good to us. Retirement is 5 years out and we are sticking with this credit union.
I had to travel to india for work for 3 months and found out that my credit union credit card didn't charge fees for rupees to dollars exchange for my overseas transactions. We used it in Europe on our vacation. The credit union credit card also assigns you points based on your usage that you can redeem merchandise , money cards, travel...”
We moved everything to the credit union over 25 years ago - our home mortgage, home equity loan and credit cards plus a car loan.
My CDs are paying out 3.05% for a 1 year. They have a broker that set us up with two annuities that have been really good to us. Retirement is 5 years out and we are sticking with this credit union.
I had to travel to india for work for 3 months and found out that my credit union credit card didn't charge fees for rupees to dollars exchange for my overseas transactions. We used it in Europe on our vacation. The credit union credit card also assigns you points based on your usage that you can redeem merchandise , money cards, travel...”
losangelian1 replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 19:27:31
“On my last trip to Europe, I realized that I was getting charged a fee when withdrawing money with my debit card because I had a Mastercard logo, and they take their cut. My dad had a regular old Credit Union ATM card, and had no extra fee!”
Avatar and Public Diplomacy
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 09:07:59 in World
“beautiful cinematography, wonderful imaginary landscapes. suitably escapist story line.
Anyone complaining about the story line is silly and apparently believes corruption never occurs with immense power. It's our duty as americans to fight the corrupting influence of the power of our country.”
Anyone complaining about the story line is silly and apparently believes corruption never occurs with immense power. It's our duty as americans to fight the corrupting influence of the power of our country.”
BlackJAC replied on Dec 28, 2009 at 10:11:47
“The story was presented at a middle school comprehension level, especially under the notion that good visual effects will compensate for bad plot.”
Political Labels 101: A Lesson for Republicans and Teabaggers
Commented Dec 24, 2009 at 07:32:08 in Politics
“geez. i'm a breast cancer survivor - the side effects of unnecessary screening was pointed out to me by my oncologist 4 years ago.
the teabaggers blame everything on obama because he has apparently been all powerful since his birth. it's bizarre.
good article but as pointed out above - the fringe thinkers if thats even appropriate never get this far in considering their arguments and conspiracy stories.”
the teabaggers blame everything on obama because he has apparently been all powerful since his birth. it's bizarre.
good article but as pointed out above - the fringe thinkers if thats even appropriate never get this far in considering their arguments and conspiracy stories.”
My Blue Shield Experience Embodies Our Stupid and Wasteful Health Insurance System
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 23:05:16 in Politics
“Imagine the experiences one goes thru when dealing with a cancer diagnosis? I have a rare cancer and went thru 3 surgeries and then chemo. My employer changed insurers during the process adding to the challenge. I positively despise dealing with insurance companies over the phone - its torture. hours and hours and hours. I chased down lost bills, miscoded bills and mysterious rules that had to be met before insurer X would let me see a doctor or pay a bill.
Single payer was never even discussed - absolutely ridiculous and makes me believe all our politicians are in the clutches of big money from industries.”
Single payer was never even discussed - absolutely ridiculous and makes me believe all our politicians are in the clutches of big money from industries.”
IrisMozenter replied on Dec 20, 2009 at 17:18:31
“My father, who is on Medicare, just had some skin cancer lesions removed from his scalp in his doctor's office. The doctor charged him $36,000! (To be fair, that covered the pathology costs.) Medicare settled on a much lower fee and paid it. I shudder to think what he would have gone through if it had been his insurance company. There's really something out of whack here.”
Liberal2 replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 14:01:58
“Your story is why people who say we should be happy with what is coming out of the "health care reform" debate disgust me as appeasers of the reichwingers.
On the HuffPost thread about a republican who left his party, I commented that we need democrats of similar moral outrage to begin leaving the democratic party.
Unfortunately, there are very few moral officeholders even in the democratic party.”
On the HuffPost thread about a republican who left his party, I commented that we need democrats of similar moral outrage to begin leaving the democratic party.
Unfortunately, there are very few moral officeholders even in the democratic party.”
schatsie replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 08:47:04
“I agree with you entirely and I cannot find out what the prices are....YOU walk into any office and they have a list of YOUR (THE PATIENT) Responsibility and Rights, but NOWHERE do you find out the basic charges let alone what in the heck you are going to be held responsible for and this is for DIAGNOSTIC procedures
19 More Advertisers Ditch Glenn Beck
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 13:20:54 in Media
“Y'all are welcome to him, it's your right and freedom.
Those of us who find it repugnant choice to vote with our dollars. You can console yourself there are only 100 of us and we are all on welfare , your day dream, you pick it.”
Those of us who find it repugnant choice to vote with our dollars. You can console yourself there are only 100 of us and we are all on welfare , your day dream, you pick it.”
Chris Christie's 'Macaca Moment' on Health Care
Commented Sep 28, 2009 at 18:50:55 in New York
“Gosh - only one out of eight women will get breast cancer so I guess with your thinking and his why should mammograms get covered because not all women will get breast cancer.
When young women get breast cancer it is MUCH more serious. You are like one of my doctor's who told me I was too young to have cancer - he was wrong and so are you.”
When young women get breast cancer it is MUCH more serious. You are like one of my doctor's who told me I was too young to have cancer - he was wrong and so are you.”
Hey, Young Activists: Where the Heck are You on Health Reform?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 10:40:53 in Politics
“We had a health care support rally yesterday in Tampa and we had a contingent of college kids that were about to or already 22 and no longer covered by their parents' health insurance.
Some have paid attention and are getting involved. Pretty great to see when you consider how immortal you tend to feel at that age.”
Some have paid attention and are getting involved. Pretty great to see when you consider how immortal you tend to feel at that age.”
JuniperSunshine replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 11:33:42
“Actually, I just felt broke at that age, not immortal.”
gingrmac replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 19:25:03
“A HUGE March on Washington is needed now! I've been posting about this for months now. I can't believe the youth squandered their summer. They should've been organizing. I'm so tired of being the organizer in my neighborhood -- the younger generation needs to pick up the banner. Lots more to "Yes, We Can" than just chanting.”
Governor Palin's Crazed Health Care Rant: Blame the Washington Post
Commented Aug 11, 2009 at 10:35:31 in Media
“The end of life counseling was actually requested by a pro life republican - all part of the national reaction to the Terri Schiavo case. My mom is 74 - that case drove her to tears - she is in fear a greedy medical institution will keep her brain dead body alive as long as the money still comes in - She recalls that situation and tearfully requests again I ensure she isn't kept alive against her wishes.
Any hospital where you plan major surgery will request you document your wishes should the terrible and unexpected happen.
This is just another situation where republicans grossly twist a fact to sway constituents.”
Any hospital where you plan major surgery will request you document your wishes should the terrible and unexpected happen.
This is just another situation where republicans grossly twist a fact to sway constituents.”
What Gov. Palin Forgot
Commented Jul 15, 2009 at 19:45:18 in Green
“rather than fight about the causes of more CO2 in the atmosphere maybe we should recognize what the consequences are - and act on figuring out what we can do to remediate.
the consequences are incredibly terrible and it would seem to me to be a good reason to reconsider having kids.”
the consequences are incredibly terrible and it would seem to me to be a good reason to reconsider having kids.”
RiverOfSparta replied on Jul 16, 2009 at 19:01:40
“Let's just go around scaring everybody like you do, that's very productive.”
OneVoiceInACrowd replied on Jul 16, 2009 at 10:49:23
“Well, they are very long lasting, and long forming. I still believe we can change our ways... one way or another.”
GOP Pushing Hidden Health Care Tax on All Americans, Not Reform
Commented Jul 15, 2009 at 19:32:14 in Politics
“isn't that always how it works? big business figures out how to get an even better handout. It' s really really difficult to help the needy in this country because of how effectively the haves exploit every possibility to THEIR advantage.”
Poboy replied on Jul 15, 2009 at 21:20:16
“...and using our government and taxpayer money to do so.”
Stop the Sexist Rants on Palin!
Commented Jul 08, 2009 at 11:45:24 in Politics
“Some aspects of the attacks on Palin remind me of a younger co worker. She is very attractive and athletically built. She dresses in snug suits with short skirts and heels regularly. One day's suit had filmy sleeves to which the male co workers started trumpeting it was her Mafia princess outfit. She thought this was very sexist ...
When Palin dresses to make much of her physical attractiveness, then goes on to wink and grin - engaging in behavior most folks would label flirtatious. Well - it's difficult not to understand some of the responses she gets.”
When Palin dresses to make much of her physical attractiveness, then goes on to wink and grin - engaging in behavior most folks would label flirtatious. Well - it's difficult not to understand some of the responses she gets.”
In Memory of Dr. George Tiller - He Supported Women's Dignity
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 15:25:57 in Politics
“Late term abortions are so rare, I hate that the right to lifers invade this very painful, anguished and private moment.
My family experience was my twelve year old sister who was a victim of incest - a compassionate doctor prescribed a d&c for her when abortion was still illegal in our state - my mother couldn't have afforded to fly her to Puerto Rico like the wealthy have always done.”
My family experience was my twelve year old sister who was a victim of incest - a compassionate doctor prescribed a d&c for her when abortion was still illegal in our state - my mother couldn't have afforded to fly her to Puerto Rico like the wealthy have always done.”
Christian Fundamentalist Terrorism
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 21:29:42 in Politics
“oh really poor poor you - you're so angry and PARANOID.”
Christian Fundamentalist Terrorism
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 21:25:46 in Politics
“where did you pull that out of!? we don't have shock jocks shouting about how recruiters are trying to destroy our country...
it gets exhausting trying to be patient with people with your political slant.”
it gets exhausting trying to be patient with people with your political slant.”
Palin Popularity Plunging in Polls
Commented May 10, 2009 at 17:03:38 in Politics
“could be they don't have their daughter who is an unwed mother getting out their to peddle mom's political views about abstinence works.
even the teenagers get the paradox.”
even the teenagers get the paradox.”
Palin Popularity Plunging in Polls
Commented May 10, 2009 at 16:49:37 in Politics
“well - - i guess she did a lot for the phyllis schafly contingent - but then those aren't people I'm interested in.
i think the palin phenomena is fascinating and unpleasant like a large spider perhaps. Many women are shocked that she is held up as something to aspire to - she has enough personal problems of her own to handle and apparently not an inspiring record in leadership. Personally I think the republican party puts their hopes on her being a female Tom Delay sort. In other words a double dealing snake oil saleman that's good at pushing people around. She seems to appeal hugely to the republican male ego.”
i think the palin phenomena is fascinating and unpleasant like a large spider perhaps. Many women are shocked that she is held up as something to aspire to - she has enough personal problems of her own to handle and apparently not an inspiring record in leadership. Personally I think the republican party puts their hopes on her being a female Tom Delay sort. In other words a double dealing snake oil saleman that's good at pushing people around. She seems to appeal hugely to the republican male ego.”
Palin Popularity Plunging in Polls
Commented May 10, 2009 at 16:38:35 in Politics
“chuckles - much like the threatened backfiring november 2008? lol.”
Laura Ingraham is Scared of Meghan McCain
Commented Mar 16, 2009 at 13:07:47 in Media
“My thinking exactly - I felt the same way about Coulter's attack on Michelle Obama's appearance. Attacking somebody about their appearance is really weak - we are purportedly talking POLITICS not little kid scrapping - reaching for something mean just to have something to say. A sure sign of a vacant mind.”
The Last Person On Earth To Turn To Now Is Ayn Rand
Commented Mar 11, 2009 at 12:27:48 in Politics
“I thought she was interesting when I was a teenager - I went on to grow up.
I reread a book to see if I understood it the same way later as I had at 12 and was very disappointed to find that she was just one of those people with a very immature real world view.
Her writings are where popular public opinion has moved - I have been aghast at people who have developed a belief that everyone who is poor deserves to be poor and is poor because they are lazy slug-a-beds. Criminal activity by the poor is harshly/sternly dealt with and brushed aside when committed by the wealthy because of course it's part of their superior wealth making that we seem to worship now instand of dealing with blatant thievery.
Isn't it shocking that Madoff who has stolen BILLIONS from people has been allowed to remain in a luxury penthouse? A poor man who robbed a gas station would have been in the slammer upon capture.”
I reread a book to see if I understood it the same way later as I had at 12 and was very disappointed to find that she was just one of those people with a very immature real world view.
Her writings are where popular public opinion has moved - I have been aghast at people who have developed a belief that everyone who is poor deserves to be poor and is poor because they are lazy slug-a-beds. Criminal activity by the poor is harshly/sternly dealt with and brushed aside when committed by the wealthy because of course it's part of their superior wealth making that we seem to worship now instand of dealing with blatant thievery.
Isn't it shocking that Madoff who has stolen BILLIONS from people has been allowed to remain in a luxury penthouse? A poor man who robbed a gas station would have been in the slammer upon capture.”
"Ain't Nobody's Business if I Do" Rihanna, Bush, Me and The Culture of Abuse
Commented Mar 08, 2009 at 22:05:37 in Politics
“It is horribly sad to see another young woman stay around a man who clearly has real dangerous mental problems that will continue to be life threatening for her.
It's more than sad - it's tragic because she's doing this on a national stage and is sending the message that she isn't worth better than that. She doesn't care enough about herself and her sisters out there.”
It's more than sad - it's tragic because she's doing this on a national stage and is sending the message that she isn't worth better than that. She doesn't care enough about herself and her sisters out there.”
Michelle Obama's Gown: Wowiewowwow Or Wedding Cake? Fashion Experts Weigh In
Commented Jan 21, 2009 at 17:34:14 in Style
“she has probably 12 more inches of legs than I do - she looks great in everything.”
McCain's African-American Vote: L.A. Conservative Joe Hicks Is a Race-Weary Republican
Commented Oct 14, 2008 at 19:05:24 in Home
“well there is no accounting for where people's minds take them.
I know a gay republican - a rarity.”
I know a gay republican - a rarity.”
The Obama Relationship: A Major Benefit Nobody's Talking About
Commented Sep 27, 2008 at 11:06:22 in Living
“Whole heartedly agree - I'm not sure why more people aren't falling over in pleased shock. A couple of folks with a HEALTHY emotional outlook.
It will do wonders for how problems get solved.”
It will do wonders for how problems get solved.”
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