mivogo's Comments (146)

“It's the classic "chicken and egg": are we getting stupider because they focus on this fluff, or do they show it because we're stupid and watch it?
(Do I hear a "both?")”

“Biden resigning would force out a President, all right, but it wouldn't be Karzai.
The Repubs would swoop in and exploit this "chaos" among the Dems, win seats in 2010 and we'd likely have President Romney in 2012. Are you kidding? Thomas Friedman pretty much had it right in today's NY Times: we should put pressure on Karzai to end corruption, and if he refuses, then remove our troops, because with a corrupt govt in place, who and what are we exactly supporting? But Biden quitting? Disaster!”

“You're right. "Both sides violated the rule of law", says Goldstone, yet he condemns only Israel. Talk about taking sides!”

“Your bad, indeed.”

“The lesson here is, the Fascists are always lurking in the woodwork.
Keep the Raid handy.”

“"Pull the plug" is exactly what you want to do on 50 million Americans without health insurance and another 100 million underinsured or with "pre-existing conditions" that will allow their greedy insurers to boot them from coverage as soon as they get a serious illness.
But as long as a Republican wins, who gives a crap about real people's lives, right?”

“I generally agree with you about Obama--or maybe it's wishful thinking.
The one caveat, Frank, is that he let the Repubs steal the debate, without clearly spelling out the issues.
He needs to show who runs the real "death panels", remind people about the Repubs making similar squeals in support of Wall Street and our "healthy" economy last year, about their desire to privatize Social Security (can you imagine if they were successful?), and to not fall for their crap again.
Until then, I reserve judgement on Obama's "chess master wisdom."”

“Yes, the poor man was framed, and now that he is free, perhaps he can join OJ in a joint effort to find the "REAL perpetrato­rs."
Get real.”

“Good idea, change the subject. The man murdered Americans, so let's have mercy on the poor fellow, right? England increasingly caves in to Muslim extremists. They now say Libya promised to "low key" his return, and were "shocked" when the mass murderer was greeted like a conquering hero.
Compassionate? Please.”

“Great "new rule" by Bill. But if he presents it again tonight on his show verbatim, like last week, and you've ruined it for me again, I'm going to be pissed. And you'd better be ready to apologize.”

“1) Yes, it is safe to put money in the bank.
2) Single payer? No, that was Clinton. Obama knew that single payer, although probably the best system, had zero chance of passage.
3) It's easy to be "tough" from the outside. Just look at the right. Since the age of McGovern, the smug left has cost the Dems election after election with their unyielding "purity", and voting for such self-righteous candidates as Ralph Nader.
These are the same people who said there was really no difference between Gore and Bush.
Still think so?”

“Exactly right. Amazing how these fanatics have turned a story about unlawful Hamas rocket attacks into a diatribe against Israel. This is about Hamas being condemned--do you one-track nitwits agree with the condemnation, or not?”

“Wow, a sane voice in the wilderness. Yes, the knee-jerk anti-Israel contingent is now blaming Jews for the Holocaust. Pretty sickening stuff.”

“No, just a polite way of calling a bigot a bigot.”

“Clinton gets through to people and gets things done. Hope to hear his voice on the health care issue, going on the offense against Repubs who were in bed with Wall Street last year, and in bed with insurance companies this year. If anyone can spell it out and put these arrogant phonies on the defensive, Bill can.”

“Have you ever watched the show? He DOES listen, and is a better interviewer than anyone else on TV, from David Gregory to David Letterman.”

“The networks babble about "must see" TV, but there is only one show on the air that merits this: Maher's.
His adult, thoughtful take on things leaves the other shows in the dust, including Stewart's. It's great watching a thoughtful, independent adult say things clearly and forcefully, with no preciousness or self-importance. While he sometimes also reveals his weird ideas about relationships and sex (love seems to be a foreign cocept to him), nobody's perfect, and even that makes me laugh. As icing on the cake, Maher has more guts than anyone on TV.
To make us laugh, make us think and make us grow--that's it's own reward, isn't it? Who gives a crap about the clueless jerks who give out "Emmys?"”

“The Republicans have the simplest talking point:
"Government takeover!"
The Democrats must come up with an equally clear talking point, easily remembered, and here it is:
"Don't let the Repubs destroy America!" (they came close last year--don't get fooled again!)"

A bit more detailed: "The Republicans were in bed with Wall Street when it almost plunged the nation into a recession. McCain said there was "no problem." Bush wanted to privatize Social Security. Where would you be now if he did?"
You thought your stocks, 401K were safe a year ago? How about when they lost about 25%-50% of their value?
The same is true now for health care. You think you are in good shape. But wait until you get sick. The system is about to collapse. Repubs are in bed with the insurance companies, who will drop you as soon as they can, while doubling your rates.
Obama pulled us from the brink regarding the economy. He was right. He is also right about health care. The bottom line?
Don't let the Repubs screw you again!”

“Serious health care reform is obviously needed, but those who profit from the status quo are already flooding the airwaves with propaganda about "long lines" in Canada, "socialism," etc. It's time for the Democrats and those who care about the common good to run counter ads, explaining the facts. People are getting brainwashed, and if this keeps up, the bill will be watered down to uselessness.”

“If you want to understand the UN, look at the "human rights" summits they keep having to gleefully bash Israel while ignoring horrific, ongoing atrocities (forced rape and stoning of women, hanging of gays) in the nations participating in and hosting these conferences.”

“As tough as it might be to confront for the short term, banks must be allowed to fail. When they operate under differerent rules than everyone else under capitalism, they have no fear, no shame and "the market" becomes a sick joke.
It is useful to think of who led the nation under the debacle of the past decade. George W. Bush is very much like his his Wall Street friends: he failed in business venture after business venture, and was continually bailed out. He was bulletproof, as are these Wall Street firms.
Unfortunately, we aren't.”

“It's a silly idea. Any headline that screams "Sarah Palin is a Nitwit", "Sarah Palin in a Bikini", or "Israel Bad, Palestinians Good" automatically gets tons of hits on this site. I love and participate in HuffingtonPost, but it's sad but true. While we bash Fox for trumpeting lowest common denominator pandering and tabloid crap, let's not do the same on the site.”

“What's for dessert? Let me take a guess...”

“HE doesn't know very much??
Judaism is "homophobic?"
Have you ever been to Israel? Gaza? Iraq? Saudi Arabia? Syria?
Israel is totally tolerant and accepting of gays.
The latter four nations torture and hang gays.
But never let the facts get in the way of a good, self-righteous lecture.”

“Bonnie Fuller is the Sarah Palin of publishing. A shallow, empty-headed hack who rose in a similar way by appealing to the lowest common denominator. Trust me, I used to edit Fuller's copy when she was a freelancer--she's an illiterate. No wonder she identifies with Palin.
Bonnie, back here on Earth, Palin has as much chance to be President as Lindsay Lohan.”