omeo2013's Comments (48)

“Not the brightest in the family, are you?”

“Right. You'll just be a collaborator for the G.O.P. Thanks.”

“When people did react after the Bush disaster, the reaction got co-opted by the pseudo-progressives who are currently occupying the White House. So there you go. I won't be a collaborator any more. The candidates I vote for may lose every time, but at least I won't be a collaborator.”

“If the democrats miss my funding contributions (Obama, DCSS, DCCC, DNC) I'm sure that they can make up the difference with all the new donations Rick Warren's followers are contributing.

After all--isn't inclusiveness the reason Obama kicked us to the curb--the first time?”

“I'm sorry, but I never abandoned the Party. The Party abandoned me. For goodness sake, we control Both the House and The Senate and our guy is sitting in the White House, and they can't even get the basic stuff done. Please, they left the left a long time ago, and sorry, but I am tired of being told every two years that we need to wait until the "NEXT" election before they can do anything. They do not plan on doing anything, and it is painfully apparent to us all. I'm so sorry that there are so many DNC apologists out there. I gave way more than I could afford over the last 8 years, in order to help get this majority and this majority has its collective head up it's collective butt.”

“It's not "rocket science" to GET SOMETHING DONE. Fulfill the CAMPAIGN PROMISES.

Only fools will fall for them again.”

“Being united for the wrong purpose simply fails to inspire.”

“United, sure. Just ask the Rethug leaders in NY 23. We're seeing a major shift in how voters see their parties, and how the parties see themselves. Lead, follow, or get flattened.”

“Aguynamed is right since there seems to be very little difference between Democrats and Republicans on the issues I care about I see little point in giving to the Democratic party. At least he Republican aren't lying to me.”

“In a word, YES. Let the Republicans destroy the country. Maybe people will be act.”

“You're all making the Republicans very happy right about now. You think the far right is going to abandon their party because they don't think the Republicans are conservative enough. Of course they're not. That's one of the differences between them and us. They're smart enough to remain united because they know what would happen if the other side gained power. This isn't rocket science, people.”

“Evil is Evil. And I will no longer support either. I am tired of being lied to by the Democrats. When they want our gay money and our gay votes they make a lot of promises and then they shove us to the back of the bus and forget about us as soon as they get elected. NO MORE! From now on, MY EQUALITY COMES FIRST! NO MORE WAITING.”

“For decades Democrats have taken our votes for granted because they are "the lesser of two evils". No more.”

“It's a good question. The answer lies in the facts that (a) not everyone votes in general elections, and in most places only registered Republicans can vote in primaries, and (b) if a politician doesn't win the primary, he/she doesn't even get a shot at winning in the general election.

If the super-conservative Republican base (currently only 25% of voters are registered R) hates healthcare reform, then every GOP politician in a strongly Republican district has no choice but to oppose healthcare reform, or a more conservative newcomer will challenge (and possibly defeat) them in the primary election in which only registered Republicans (usually) can vote. The Congressional race in NY-23 is a great example: a moderate Republican has completely bowed out because a Teabagger independent who calls Glenn Beck his "mentor" was outpolling her.

So to even have a shot at running in the "real" election, Republicans have to act like Teabaggers. They'll worry about the rest of the voters if and when they make it that far.

Hope this is clearer!”

“EbonBear's right. Also, the excessive gerrymandering that Delay pulled off has resulted in Congressional districts that are highly concentrated with wingnuts; there are few moderates represented by the seats the current Rs hold, so no need to appeal to them. Further, GOP registrations are down: more Independents now, and the Rs that are left (and vote in primaries) are the hardcore Right. You can see this in the way Teabaggers are attacking Lindsey Graham: ANY hint of moderation can expose a Republican congresscritter to a primary challenge.

So, bottom line, Congressional Republicans are scared not for the general election, but for the primaries; once they appease the red-meat crowd there, then they hope the big corporate donors can get them the general-election win.”

“The Repubs are currently undergoing a quiet civil war within their own ranks between the reasonable conservatives (who can see the problems you outlined above) and the bat**it extremists, the crowd who supported Bush right to the end, think his big problem was not being right-wing enough and essentially think Obama is Satan. Currently, the loons seem to be running the show.

They're relying on A) being able to blame Obama for not doing anything about healthcare (because they killed it) and B) a re-run of 1994. Their problem is that firstly, America is a very different country from 1994; secondly, Poppy Bush was relatively harmless compared to his son's catastrophe and thirdly, the Republican party is WAY further to the right than they were in 1994. Essentially, if you place the centre at 50 of a 100-point scale (fascists at 0, commies at 100), the 1994 Republicans were about a 35 or 40. Today's Republicans are about a 15.”

“Our problem is corporatists and dixiecrats in the democratic party in Indiana. Hopefully the democratic party will change under new leadership and elected officials will be held to a higher standard.”

“First non delusional post I've seen here. Keep thinking the Repubs are dead. We thought the same in 2004. What comes around...”

“the REASON that "one-third of the country is BALLS-OUT-STUPID" is because the WASHpost, NYSLIMES, CNN/TIme/Warner, Fox 'news', (Moonie Times, Scaife papers), and other "major media" 'news' organizations are ABJECT LIARS, pushing a
- "Tax-Cuts for rich" (= "loot the treasury"),
- MORE WARS,
- police-state-powers, &
- CONCENTRATION of wealth-and-power in hands of an insanely greedy few" Agenda.

WHEN the local yokels see "ACORN fraud!" "ACORN corruption!" "ACORN HATES AMERICA!" on their TVs every night, while the Times, Post, CNN, and other corporate media WHITEWASH & CENSOR the crimes and atrocities and BLATANT CORRUPTION of BLACKWATER, Halliburton, and other corrupt companies....

... then, imho, the Local Yokels (even if they are more likely to be violent) deserve LESS scorn & condemnation, than the LYING, malicious MEDIA ELITES who WHIP THEM ON, with a BLATANTLY LYING, propaganda, "appear to be THE OPPOSITE of what you really are" agenda.

(for example: turning the Clinton's overnight Guest List into the "LINCOLN BEDROOM SCANDAL!"
(as IF the president of the UnitedStates NEEDS PERMISSION to invite AMERICAN citizens over for the night)
- WHILE GIVING PresBush a FREE PASS
- for inviting CONVICTED FRAUDSTER KEN LAY to spend nights, & , hell, the TImes, Post , & NY/DC media couldn't even bother to ask Bush White House
- "HOW MANY TIMES did CONVICTED BRIBER OF CONGRESS _JACK ABRAMOFF_ visit your White House?"

- (or GAY MALE PROSTITUTE Jeff Ganon visiting the White House with daily repeated Press Passes - despite his UP & RUNNING homosexual”

“omeo2013, I feel you but I would say they believe these people they support but you know what I found out people don't do their own research. You see omeo213, I learned the hard way but it taught me from experience I may listen to you but because we live in a day and time where gossip, heresay, sells I do my own research because everything ain't a fact that is put out there, people twist and turn a matter and make it real and to find out later it was a lie, so you also have people who are just not use to change and will not ever change so you know who you can change yourself we can educate our children and grandchildren and that is how you stump out hate.”

“I think that's about right.

Historically its always been the case, I think. What has always made America great is that our top 1/4 is really really really awesome, and we need them in full action, because that bottom 1/3rd is a real killer, when they have power”

“And the folks that will write these reforms are the very same that benefit from the current system with its bribes, er, campaign donations.”

“I agree 100%. Having done volunteer work for a senator-elect, I saw how much time and effort went into organizing fundraisers to finance his campaign against the incumbent. There are far too many millions of dollars needed to even think about running for office, much less being successful against those already in power and funded by the big corporations. If you think the so-called "nickel and dime" online contributions, go far to cover expenses and pay for media access, think again. Until reform is enacted, the system will not change.

P.S. The candidate I worked for won the election. Now, he is part of the system.... a good guy but how long before he is won over by the corporations and the lobbyists. Time for term limits and campaign reform!”

“Why should he be pronounced "guilty" of making emotionally appealing arguments? If I am trying to determine whether someone is in love, or whether an action by government constitutes a war atrocity, I know it when I see it. There is nothing wrong with showing people a reality that appeals to their emotions. The prosecution is entitled to the legitimate moral force of its evidence.”

“Amen! (in the pagan sense). i think Moore's emotional appeal is to get people to understand this isn't about OTHER PEOPLE this is about US. and I don't blame him a bit.

and though i voted for obama, i agree with Moore, he needs to remember who put him there and stop taking money from corporate interests which he has. i just hope in the end he doesn't end up being a run of the mill president but i'm holding out for now. i really don't think this healthcare reform will be for the people but for big business as usual as they LOVE the "mandatory healthcare insurance bill" my son is 19 and will no longer be carried on my health insurance (he's not enrolled in school this year since we can't afford it and we're trying to stay away from student loans so he looking into scholarships and grants) he has asthma and i have no idea what he'll do. he has two jobs with one offering health benefits but he can't afford it!!! people between the ages of 18-27earn less than $20,000 a year.

i just wonder, why is obama making these types of concessions????”

“Are you kidding me??

W left office with roughly 1.5 Trillion and Obama just 'mis-projected by $2 Trillion and $10 Trillion deficit in 10 short years (See the Congressional Budget Office for details).

How are the Dems making an attempt to cover $10 Trillion? Obama (and a leftist Congress) has been absolutely reckless in 7 short months - new all-time record.

Why don't you put it together for me... how is spending another $1.5 - $3 Trillion (notice the "T") is going to save $10 Trillion or worst case what would be $13 Trillion? - If the Administration could actually make this case, they would have done so a long time ago... make no mistake, this is about power and control fueled by ideology - nothing more.

The people are speaking and they don't want it.”

“Agree 100%.”

“You are so right about a roomful of drunks vs a roomful of stoners. There is absolutely no comparison.

Those who are most vocal about the 'evils' of pot are the ones who know the least about it. I don't smoke pot, but I know a lot of people who do, and they are successful business-owners, athletes, musicians and engineers. I would much rather be around a pot smoker than a drinker.”

“The story of the smear campaign is well documented in this video, "The Union: The business behind getting high"
http://patients4medicalmarijuana.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/thebusinessbehindgettinghigh/”

“Tokers are seen as low life dirt bags due to the very successful smear campaign taking place for the past 70 years and continuing to this day on a weed so threatening to some industries it is widely accepted as evil and just plain wrong, no proof needed.

Cannabis legalization would take away profits from pharmaceutical companies, paper companies and the plastic industry... how would they feed their children?

Better to use pills and plastics, alcohol and trees than to utilize the evil weed, they will have us believe.”

“it's not lobbying reform. it's campaign finance reform.”

“Some people won't live that long.”