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Getting the Government We Seem to Want
Commented Jan 07, 2010 at 11:55:55 in Denver
“You have that backwards. Military spending $965 Billion. Human resources $789 Billion. Social Security and Medicare are taxed separately from income taxes, and should not be included as part of how our INCOME taxes are spent. The military is getting about half of our tax dollars.”
WilliamBradford replied on Jan 07, 2010 at 12:07:43
“I was quoting the numbers from the CBO.
I understand your point about SS and Medicare, but it's not as clean as you imply. Both SS and Medicare run a deficit that must be made up by money from the general funds.”
I understand your point about SS and Medicare, but it's not as clean as you imply. Both SS and Medicare run a deficit that must be made up by money from the general funds.”
Getting the Government We Seem to Want
Commented Jan 07, 2010 at 11:08:43 in Denver
“"Once people take responsibility for themselves and not look to the governmnet for their daily bread then we can be great again."
Which "people" are you talking about? Regular people like your neighbors? Or the corporate "persons" who get a great deal of largesse at the government tit. Regular people are more productive now than they were a decade ago. And for less money. Do you think farm subsidies actually go to farmers? The lion's share goes to Big AgriBusiness. Corporate personhood allows the wealthy to stay on the government dole and people like you think that the poor, who use programs like medicaid are the problem. Poor blind fool!”
Which "people" are you talking about? Regular people like your neighbors? Or the corporate "persons" who get a great deal of largesse at the government tit. Regular people are more productive now than they were a decade ago. And for less money. Do you think farm subsidies actually go to farmers? The lion's share goes to Big AgriBusiness. Corporate personhood allows the wealthy to stay on the government dole and people like you think that the poor, who use programs like medicaid are the problem. Poor blind fool!”
WilliamBradford replied on Jan 07, 2010 at 11:24:41
“Well... about 60% of the federal budget, goes to Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Welfare, HHS, and HUD. About 20% goes to the military. That only leaves around 20% for everything else and the "tit" to which you refer. Pardon the expression, but that's a relatively small tit.”
Sick with Terror: Inadequate Health Care Kills 45,000 Americans Per Year
Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 12:00:18 in Politics
“Yeah, rex, I too am disheartened. I have arrived at the belief that the so-called HCR that is happening in DC is just kabuki theater. The end was already decided upon by the new aristocracy. The rest of it is just show, put on to make us think that somebody might actually do what is right by the American people, not just to expand the profit margins of the very people who have caused this situation. Taxpayer money flowing from the US Treasury into the coffers of for-profit insurers is NOT reform....
Y3rMawm replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 18:29:48
“Yes, however greed is as human a breathing. What failed is the natural check on greed - risk (fear). Fear of failure must be restored. The backstops allowing losses to be socialized need to end because they neutralize the fear mechanism.
jinxed replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 14:54:24
“I agree. US corporations no longer know how to make a profit without a government handout. Just more of our upside down system. I want a government that has the chutzpah to tell special interest (corporate and 2%ers) to take a hike and move to the back of the line. They've been at the front of the line for 30+ years and have taken everything for themselves. It is time for America to make a HUGE 180 and take care of the majority instead of the minute minority!”
Why It's Bad News That the Health Care Conference Committee Will Be Held in Secret
Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 10:24:54 in Politics
“Let's not forget that Big Insurance gets to keep its anti-trust law exemption.”
tbone99 replied on Jan 06, 2010 at 13:22:17
“now we're talking Mega Big Humungous Insurance!
And they won't ever take no for an answer from the government”
And they won't ever take no for an answer from the government”
Why It's Bad News That the Health Care Conference Committee Will Be Held in Secret
Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 10:17:25 in Politics
“Alright, vippy, I'm game!! How do we get this third party up and running? How do we get past the entrenched juggernaut that is the two-party system? How do we persuade good and honest people to run in our party? I'd love nothing more than to field a viable candidate to challenge the culture of corruption in DC.”
Eyes off the Prize: Liberals Who Want to Kill the Health Care Bill Should Remember History
Commented Jan 03, 2010 at 11:32:23 in Politics
“We're being fed a sh*t sandwich. Without the bread. I agree with kcinci, this is the largest tranfer of wealth from taxpayers to private corporations in history!”
Eyes off the Prize: Liberals Who Want to Kill the Health Care Bill Should Remember History
Commented Jan 03, 2010 at 11:26:46 in Politics
“I agree with you Inaru. This whole mandate and subsidy thing sticks in my craw! I see taxpayer $$$ flowing freely from the US Treasury directly in Big Insurance and Big Pharm coffers. There are no cost controls, Big Insurance retains its exemption from anti-trust laws. How, in any way, shape or form, is this reform?”
A Horror-Movie Decade (With a Horror-Twist Ending)
Commented Jan 03, 2010 at 11:15:27 in Politics
“It isn't a movie. It's kabuki theater, scripted and rehearsed, the ending already cast before the curtain rises. Such was the HCR "debate". We were sold down the river before the first comment was even made. Ever wonder why single payer was not even given a seat at the table?”
Limbaugh Lauds (Socialist) Medical Care in Hawaii
Commented Jan 03, 2010 at 11:04:24 in Politics
“Ha!!! Fat chance!! The media points out what its corporate masters WANT it to point out. Charlie Sheen and his shenanigans will be well covered, no doubt. And, of course, Tiger Woods. Things that actually matter? Not so much.”
Where Does A Democrat Go From Here?
Commented Jan 03, 2010 at 10:29:19 in Books
“Let's not forget the role of St. Ronnie in this. When he busted the air traffic controllers union, he showed Corporate America that the government was on their side. The peons don't matter when there is money to be made.”
Spartucus replied on Jan 03, 2010 at 11:40:59
“Absolutely, Ronnie never met a worker he wouldn't shaft or a corporation he wouldn't help!”
Embracing Teenage Sexuality: Let's Rethink the Age of Consent
Commented Jan 02, 2010 at 12:16:46 in Politics
“When my grandparents were married during the great depression, my grandfather was 28 and my grandmother was 14. My grandfather was working on my great-grandfather's farm on the day my grandmother was born! I don't know if it was an economic decision (one less mouth to feed) by my great-grandfather or if they had a true love thing going on at the time, but my point is that in our further enlightened society, my grandfather would be a pedophile.”
brandon102 replied on Jan 03, 2010 at 10:54:57
“I think your point is good; so much of this is perception. America is a conservative place to be right now, and any sex is absolutely a taboo subject. I suspect many parents would rather try to explain quantuum mechanics to their kids than the basics of sex. We are bombarded by sexual optics and comments but keep the real thing at arms length. Some countries inject a bit of reality and objectivity into these discussions, but not us. We're more inclined to go with the (last) Pope, whose position was that it's better to not wear a condom, catch AIDS and die (married or unmarried - - family planning is just not a thing for catholics) than to invest in a trojan or two. Sad.”
MJinCanada replied on Jan 02, 2010 at 13:34:12
“Good point. And at the time, what really mattered was whether your grandpa would have been considered a decent-enough man and a good provider and if your grandma seemed physically mature enough and could cook and keep house. Some people would have clucked their tongues at the age difference and that would have been it.”
been2there replied on Jan 02, 2010 at 12:57:55
“True consent is, to some extent, part of the cultural milieu. 14 and 28 would be questionable, but, since they were married, not pedophilic.”
Caru replied on Jan 02, 2010 at 12:44:06
“Ephebophile, the semantics are rather important.”
The Senate's "Starter Home" Health Reform
Commented Jan 02, 2010 at 11:54:59 in Politics
“Exactly!! Anyone in Con*gress (heavy on the con) who wants to re-visit HCR will be told to sit down and shut up, been there done that!”
Left & Right Agree: Health Care Mandates Are the Road to Neofeudalism
Commented Jan 02, 2010 at 11:31:17 in Politics
“Anyone who thinks that passing this awful bill will be a first step to real reform is dreaming. After the circle-jerk of self congratulations is over, anyone wanting to re-visit HCR will be told "Been there, done that. Now, sit down".”
Left & Right Agree: Health Care Mandates Are the Road to Neofeudalism
Commented Jan 02, 2010 at 11:27:15 in Politics
“The two-party system is so entrenched, it seems impossible to field a viable third party. That is one area where both parties will work to gut any meaningful change in the way America does politics. Sadly, without the corporate donors, no viable third party will ever get up and running. I would LOVE to have the choice of a candidate who is not beholden to corporate cash. I just don't see how it can happen.”
Left & Right Agree: Health Care Mandates Are the Road to Neofeudalism
Commented Dec 31, 2009 at 09:30:49 in Politics
“Anyone who thinks HCR will be revisited and improved is dreaming. The Corporatists will break an arm patting themselves on the back, the media will trumpet the "success" of passing "historic" legislation and the rest of us will just bend over. Any congresscritter who tries to re-visit the issue will be told "Been there, done that! Now, sit down!"”
samonet az replied on Dec 31, 2009 at 15:17:29
“I challenge you to look at the history of Social Security and Medicare and how these cornerstones of social policy came to be. The full flowering of this legislation happened over many years. The initial bills that became law affected only a very small number of people. They were amended over time to apply to more and more citizens. There is no reason to believe that the health care legislation is seen as a fait accompli, never to be revisited.”
Helzapoppin replied on Dec 31, 2009 at 10:39:35
“spot on”
jmpurser replied on Dec 31, 2009 at 09:50:00
“Agreed.”
DeMinted Politics
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 11:53:10 in Politics
“If GWB can use this method to cram John Bolton down our national throat, Obama should be able to use it to much better purpose. But he prolly won't.”
Zan Welch replied on Dec 30, 2009 at 20:34:01
“On 1/20/2009 Barak Hussien Obama became the President of the United States. In his oath of office he swore to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States. The job became his and no others. Any mistakes made by the former administration is irrelevant. If Bush can be blamed for everything that doesn't fit into the Obama book of mistakes, then we are in a sad state of affairs. Man up and take the responsibilities of your job and stop conveniently blaming someone else.”
The Killers Among Us (And Other Weak Arguments for the Senate Health Bill)
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 11:46:22 in Politics
“I would love to see a third party, preferably progressive, led by Dr. Dean. The Corporatists are literally k*lling Americans to appease the greedy and soulless Military Industrial complex described by Dwight D, Eisenhauer. I can't imagine that this can go on much longer before it reaches a tipping point. I was so jazzed in Nov. after the big victories for the Dems, and now am abysmally disappointed to the point of wanting a new and better party than the Corporatist Dems.”
Sham of the Year: Frank Rich, Tiger Woods and that Anti-Obama Op-Ed
Commented Dec 26, 2009 at 11:03:49 in Media
“I agree with you 100%. However, the MSM looked the other way when it came down to the legitimacy of GWB. The only person to openly criticize Bush, Dan Rather, got his ass handed to him for his trouble.”
Auld Lang Syne: Farewell To Another Decade Of "Liberal Media Bias"
Commented Dec 26, 2009 at 10:45:55 in Media
“Does anyone think it's an accident that FNC is in the bottom tier of channels on both cable and satellite? And that MSNBC is in the top, most expensive tier? When people are living on a budget, they will buy the least expensive package and it will include FNC. Basic economics, not superiority keeps FNC on top of the ratings game. It is rigged in their favor from the get-go!”
Demonizing Dean Won't Absolve This Health Care Sham
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 12:29:24 in Politics
“I couldn't help but notice that you started your comment with "I thought he was a little unstable as a candidate". The MSM made sure people thought that about Dr. Dean. They constantly played the "Dean scream' on a loop for weeks to torpedo his candidacy.
Palin's Enemies List: Alaskan Bloggers
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 10:40:36 in Politics
“You forgot to include Michelle Bachman on that list. Ms. "Obama is a socialist" whose family farm has collested tens of thousand of $$ in GOVERNMENT subsidies. Oh, the irony!”
KayJay90 replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 12:52:09
“Add Orly Taitz.
The Fearsome Foursome of Sociopolitical Distaff Dementia.”
The Fearsome Foursome of Sociopolitical Distaff Dementia.”
Palin's Enemies List: Alaskan Bloggers
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 10:37:21 in Politics
“Sarah the brave, the maverick does most of her communicating via Facebook nowadays. Is she trying to porve she's tech savvy? So's my 5-year-old granddaughter.”
McCain Senate Re-Election Race Already Getting Ugly
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 09:36:46 in Politics
“This is oh so funny!! The GOP were the ones who did away with the Fairness Doctrine. Were it still in place, this sort of thing wouldn't happen!”
Some Unsolicited Advice for Howard Dean, and for President Obama, Too
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 11:18:10 in Politics
“You nailed it, Lindo! Especially with the Big Mac metaphor. That is exactly the sort of thing this bill is doing to Americans, but because it's Big Insurance and not McDonalds, it's perfectly fine. Nothing to see here folks, move along!”
2009 Hall of Shame Inductees
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 10:57:49 in Entertainment
“One must posess a concience in order to feel shame..pre
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