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GOP, Warning Of A 'New EPA', Oppose Independent CFPA

Commented Jan 04, 2010 at 22:17:28 in Politics

“Senator Bbenntt and the GOP really make a strong point......just imagine how disasterous it would be to have an agency to protect consumers at a "cost" to businesses. If an agency should protect consumers from abuse from businesses, of course it will be at a cost to business....as well it should be. Just imagine how awful it would be to have protections from usurous practices by,..oh say, credit card companies.....wow, what an awful thing. The GOP is doing a great job at exposing themselves as good old-fashioned Republicans......protect big business and screw the rest of us. Thanks guys and good luck in the 2010 elections.”

How Nebraska's Insurance Companies Stand To Profit From Ben Nelson's Compromises In Health Care Bill

Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 11:18:17 in Politics

“BREAKING NEWS!!!! Nebraska Senator Nelson cuts deal giving insurance interests huge break.....assures that his career in insurance industry and hundreds of thousands in campaign contributions from the industry were not a factor......"all savings will be passed on to the consumer" god bless those insurance companies..they are so focused on the welfare of the consumer.. why no one really thinks the gutting of the health care reform bill favors the insurance industry....those huge increases in their stock values are mere coincidence...... this whole process is enough to make you sick, but be careful, it's probably not covered by your health insurance (except for those 40 or more million out there who we know aren't covered) Merry Christmas from the American Insurance Indistry”

proc replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 11:21:23

“Don't blame the insurance companies, blame the greed of Ben.”

Lieberman: Obama Never Pressed Me On Public Option

Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 22:57:08 in Politics

“obama and the democratic leadership caved in to Lieberman, the blue-dog democrats, the GOP and the insurance industry and abandoned the progressive base that put them in office......they can hope to get enough GOP support to make up for the loss of their true base....but they'd better work at it, every progressive I talk with is as disgusted as I am.......when you choose to appease Joe Lieberman you have sold out big-time.........”

BeJebus replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 00:05:13

“This was not a sell-out. It was the preparation for a purge.”

brettlee197 replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 23:22:28

“you remember the dialogue in Batman 2 when Bale tries to analyze the joker and Michael Caine replies ' some people just want to watch the world burn '. They are not after money or anything and they don't belong into the category of normal villains . Joe lieberman and some of the republicans belong to the some group of people who just want to watch the world burn .Obama has done a very good job at pulling this one off. We will be grateful to him in the coming years. Just because it doesn't contain everything you or me wanted doesn't mean it's bad . This has given an impetus. Remember how so many failed even to start the engine.. Once the process starts and people actually see the truth the task of reforming it further becomes much more easier. Obama is doing the best he can and he knows the importance of this start, so he is playing it very safe..The clamor for the public option and further reform will grow louder and the senate will be finally forced to make the necessary changes. Patience my friend is a virtue and that too a great one..”

Seeing Public Subsidy (Not Public Option) Investors Flock to Health Insurers

Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 22:48:23 in Business

“as a child I had a beagle, he wasn't too smart either”

Steele: Dems Are Cowards, 'Flipping The Bird' To The Public

Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 17:07:48 in Politics

“it's scary, but I find myself agreeing with Michael Steele......for different reasons, of course......I do agree that the Democratic Congressional leadership (and President Obama) have been cowardly in abandoning truly meaningful health care reform...every poll showed public support for a public option, yet they caved and let Joe Lieberman, blue-dog democrats,GOP thugs and the insurance industry hijack the bill....yes, Michael, that was cowardly....and yes, they did "flip the bird"; unfortunately to the broad base of progressives who elected President Obama and gave them their Congressional majorities......they should have flipped it to Joe Lieberman a long time ago and refused to buckle under to powerful lobbyists who don't represent the welfare of the American people.... so Michael, f@#k you and all your right-wing friends.....for christmas, I'm wishing you a lifetime without health care coverage......see how you like it, you creep”

SlurmsMcKenzie replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 18:32:10

“i agree fellow oregon poster”

Robert Byrd's Death Seemingly Wished For By Tom Coburn

Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 16:56:27 in Politics

“Pax, you're right, he didn't specify Byrd, he was wishing ill for any one of those sixty votes..gee, I feel so much better about him now”

Harry Reid Should be Asked: WWLBJD With Lieberman?

Commented Dec 19, 2009 at 19:21:14 in Politics

“you're ever-so-right....LBJ would have creamed Lieberman.....but, first, of course, after Lieberman's losing the Democratic primary, then running as an independent and winning (with many, many republican votes); LBJ would have never allowed him in the Democratic caucus......only two Senators opposed the infamous Tonkin Resolution (Gruener of Alaska and Morse of Oregon) and the LBJ machine ground them both out of politics in their next re-election campaigns....It's hard to believe anyone (even the very wimpy Harry Reid) would allow Joe the Weasel to control the fate of a bill as important as health care reform.....and, of course, the bill has now lost those very elements which would have made it so valuable to tens of millions of Americans.......a pox on Lieberman and those who enabled him to destroy one of the most needed planks of the progressive movement....”

randyjet replied on Dec 19, 2009 at 20:06:32

“It was Ernest Guening of AK. by the way.”

Poll: Voters Reject Health Care Mandate Without Public Option, Medicare Buy-In

Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 12:35:36 in Politics

“sadly true.....the Congressional Democratic leadership could have save a lot of work by just having the Republicans and the insurance industry lobbyists write the bill to begin with......at least Lieberman advertises the fact that he's a sell-out”

realpolitic replied on Dec 18, 2009 at 12:51:00

“You are right about Lieberman. He does not pretend not to be a sell out. Great observation!”

Poll: Voters Reject Health Care Mandate Without Public Option, Medicare Buy-In

Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 12:32:01 in Politics

“there's really no surprise here......meaningful health care reform is a key element in today's progressive movement.....by the way, that's the same movement which elected President Obama....maybe you haven't, but it seems Obama and the Democratic leadership in Congress have all forgotten this fact.......our President, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, et al seems to really believe that "compromise" means giving up everything to satisfy others....like Joe Lieberman, blue-dog Democrats and obstructionist Republicans, oh and don't forget the insurance lobby... If a gutted bill becomes law, we've seen the last of "reform" for the next twenty or more years....we'd all be better off to tell the insurance industry and their many friends in Congress to "kiss our @#$" and wait until after the 2010 election and see if there's enough of a majority to actually get something done to benefit the American people.....NO bill is better than a VERY BAD BILL....”

Bill Clinton: Abandoning Health Care Bill 'Colossal Blunder'

Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 19:54:39 in Politics

“bill must have decided to start inhaling.....his understanding of the dynamics of the health care reform issue are a bit clouded.........in fact the abandonment of the health care reform bill has already taken place...when the Democratic Congressional leadership and the White House agreed to slashing the most meaningful features from the proposed legislation.....the progressive legislators who recognize the latest incarnation for the massive sell-out it is, should not be chided for abandoning anything.....they're the ones who held steady while Reid, Pelosi, Obama and crew sold out to Lieberman, the blue-dog Demos and the GOP.......Obama seems to have forgotten that old saying "dance with the girl who brung you"”

Schwarzenegger Swipes Palin On Global Warming

Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 19:40:30 in Politics

“California is a microcism of America....look at California today and you'll see the America of tomorrow. Arnold realizes this and is "out-front" on virtually every issue....this doesn't mean he, or any other governor, can "solve" the problems....however, before you can even address problems, you must acknowledge that they exist. Sarah, of course, lives in some parallel universe where the only problems are those persons who wish to deal with the actual issues......it's both amazing and depressing that there are folks out there who see her as out nation's "future"....how's that for scary”

Costco Protects Palin From Tomatoes By Taking Them Off Shelves

Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 19:29:21 in Politics

“costco should be more considerate of their customers.....how about leaving the tomatoes on the shelves and not having Palin........besides who would want to waste a perfectly good tomato.......”

munki replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 19:34:02

“AGREE with you over 100% !!!

Customers F I R S T and NOT her...”

Lieberman: Liberal Enthusiasm Convinced Me To Oppose Medicare Buy-In

Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 16:27:57 in Politics

“this article calls Lieberman "the fickle senator".....perhaps a misspelling, surely the writer meant "the fu@##ing" Senator. Lieberman consistently shows himself to be the worst Senator in recent history...he offers absolutely nothing constructive and works to block every progressive idea presented....he'll be around thru 2012 and don't expect him to improve....hopefully, 2010 will give the Demos. enough of a majority so they can dump him from the caucus....let him caucus with the GOP ...he has far more in common with them than he does the Democrats......I would never wish any one ill, but in Joe's case I might make an exception ....what a truly miserable little man”

sc300nc replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 16:29:42

“blocking progressive ideas is very constructive. Keep up the good work Joe.”

Rep. Capuano Tells Fellow Dems: 'You're Screwed'

Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 16:18:42 in Politics

“Mr. Capuano makes way too much sense......think twice about Afghanistan..listen to the American people, and, just maybe concentrate on direct action to restore family-wage American jobs....the real problem, of course, is realizing any of these ideas....there are many good ideas out there, but just about half of the Senate is dedicated to blocking anything which might make President Obama look good.....he, on the other hand, seems just as dedicated to trying to appease those very Senators so dedicated to his failure. last time I checked things don't work out real well when you try to pet a rattlesnake......”

Lieberman Tells Reid To His Face: I'll Vote Against Current Health Care Bill

Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 16:36:29 in Politics

“could you please help me....I'm looking for a nice way to say "F#@k you, Joe Lieberman!"”

Sheriff Arpaio Indicts Political Opponents While Feds Investigate Arpaio

Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 21:15:22 in Politics

“joe arpaio has been the darling of the right-wing "land & order" crowd for years........pink underwear, miminal food, wretched living conditions. abusive treatment, etc and joe's fans love it all. The county has paid millions in settlements to prisoners and families of prisoners, yet Joe is still their hero. We are all frustrated by the high crime rates, high recidivism rates and huge costs associated with "public safety" (whatever that is).....yet there is nothing to suggest that we can "jail" ourselves out of this mess..the "lock 'um up & then abuse them" approach simply has not worked; not in Miracopa County or anywhere else........we need a national dialogue over public safety and some creative, sensible new ideas to address the problem.......somehow, I don't think pink underwear is the answer...sorry, Joe”

sviolette replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 23:42:51

“Reminds me more of Cheney than Nixon.

The abuse hasn't worked and shouldn't work. It's a national disgrace. We have to evolve into the 21st century at some point. We have to fight this tooth and nail.”

slarabee replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 22:27:00

“It is interesting that you mentions recidivism.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio claims recidivism in the jails was reduced during his time as sheriff.

Truth: Sheriff Joe Arpaio spent $10,000 in taxpayer money to have Arizona State University study recidivism in the jail system. The result showed that there was no change in the rate at which inmates returned to jail. Sheriff Joe Arpaio immediately declared that ASU was wrong.”

seattle music replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 22:22:21

“Well, run for sheriff and do a better job.

What's stopping you?”

GOP Senator: We Will Unanimously Oppose Newest Health Care Compromise

Commented Dec 10, 2009 at 12:00:14 in Politics

“the Demos have given and given to try to reach out to the GOP moderates.......we're going to end up with a) a weak, watered-down plan which doesn't do much to help anyone but insurance companies or b) nothing at all....those of us who supported Obama as a "progressive" have been largely ignored (or perhaps just taken for granted) as the President and the Senate Demo leadership continue to sell out every position which led to Obama's election.....we may be kind, understanding and patient folks over here on the Left, but there is a limit....and, at least for me, we've reached that limit....surely President Obama has heard the term "dance with the girl who brung you"”

Jackie Ramos, Bank Of America Employee, Fired After Helping Customers (VIDEO)

Commented Dec 07, 2009 at 12:21:52 in Business

“no wonder this woman got fired!! how dare she put the interests of customers above those of the Bank of America.......she obviously misunderstood the job description "customer advocate". She was, in fact, a "bill collector" assigned to prompt card holders to pay their bills....including the arbitrary late fees and usurious interest rates imposed by the bank....B of A and generally all credit card companies are most closely related to drug dealers and loan sharks....get folks hooked, then bleed them...slowly of course, don't kill that golden goose........I wish Ms. Ramos the best.....and, not to be too mean, but I'd giggle a little if the B Of A went bankrupt.....”

Mindy Lawton, Tiger Woods' Alleged Mistress: Tiger Is 'Very Well Endowed'

Commented Dec 06, 2009 at 15:54:44 in Sports

“can we please add this to the list of things I really didn't need to know.........”

Jaimee Grubbs SEX TAPE? New PICTURES Of Tiger Woods' Alleged Mistress

Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 20:25:48 in Sports

“simple question....why should anyone really care who Tiger Woods sleeps with? Perhaps we should focus on a) our own personal lives and b) issues which really matter to the welfare of others.....I don't think Woods' extra-marital affairs fall into either category.......”

NotMcCain replied on Dec 06, 2009 at 10:18:02

“Amen!

The media has been in a feeding frenzy the past week, turning MSM into a tabloid press on every "news" program.

Whatever the behind-the-scenes story (and--reminder--we don't know the facts!), why is it any of our business?

Personally, I'm sick of turning on MSNBC and CNN for NEWS and instead getting a new "panel" speculating about and criticizing Tiger Woods.

Not our business!!! Please, Stop!!!!”

Palin Book Tour Host Requested 'Only English Speaking Press'

Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 13:28:11 in Politics

“Hey, leave Sarah alone!!!!.......If you were as stupid as she is, you wouldn't want the "real" world to know about it either.......she only allows "true believers" into her bubble...it's safer that way....however, the last time I checked, there was a lot of the world outside that bubble....”

mdlw replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 13:30:23

“Well, this explains---

Matthew 7:15-23

-Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
-Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
-Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
-A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
-Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
-Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
-Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
-Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
-And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

In love-----”

Rumsfeld Rebuffed By Admiral Mullen, Teased By Gibbs After Disputing Obama Speech (VIDEO)

Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 13:16:26 in Politics

“I know, it was just a dream, but I thought maybe Donald had wandered off into the desert somewhere and would never be heard from again.......actually, it's nice to have him come around now and then to remind us....no matter how dissappointed we might be in some of President Obama's actions, things could be (and have been) much, much worse”

joetherealist replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 13:52:12

“He's been working overtime making lots and lots of unnecessary flu shots...

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_bird_flu.htm”

Stilts9 replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 13:21:40

“I thought he had been institutionalized.”

BannedInBoston replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 13:21:30

“Es _war ein Traum.... (Interlingual pun intended....)”

Tiger Woods Apology: "I Regret Those Transgressions With All Of My Heart"

Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 11:41:18 in Sports

“it would be a great world if the most important thing to worry about was Tiger Woods' sex llife”

WingMann replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 11:51:25

“It's a good sign. It means that no one is flying airplanes into buildings.”

curiousasheck replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 11:43:48

“Actually the issue is living a lie not "sex life".”

Lugar: Let's Put Health Care On Hold To Deal With Afghanistan

Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 18:25:45 in Politics

“one would hope that our Senators have the ability to multi-task......if not, we're in real trouble here..
President Obama inherited a portfolio of problems, foreign and domestic, and Senator Lugar's idea of postponing health care reform is either disingeneous or really stupid......our involvement in Afghanistan has the potential to siphon-off enough national resources to render any meaningful domestic programs (health care or any other need) impossible...surely we can learn from the Russian experience in Afghanistan and put our resources to better use.........”

AZterritory replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 18:33:21

“Faved, well said. While there ARE quite a number in the Senate and House who do not seem able to chew gun and walk at the same time, they're going to have to buckle down and WORK (what a concept) on a number of fronts at the same time. We don't have the luxury to pick and choose causes. We DO have to balance scarce resources for incredibly pressing needs here at home with a black hole of empire-breaking folly.”

Sarah Palin Quits Turkey Trot 5K Race In Kennewick, Washington

Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 18:10:29 in Politics

“gee Jimbo, I'm sorry about your bitterness.......and I'd love to see the day that Sarah doesn't "want it to be all about her." Your comments are representative of the attitude of the marginal right-wingers who find Sarah so appealing........nasty and condescending.

And the "Obama thing" is a work in progress.....it will take years for all of us working together to repair the systemic damages wrought by eight years of G.W.B.....but thanks for your interest. It saddens me that there are folks out there (Rush and his ditto-heads...likely including you) who would be happy to see President Obama fail and our nation suffer just so you can say "I told you so!"”

Jim Leachman replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 18:19:06

“"Jimbo" I like that. And I am not a fan of Rush. I think at times he can do more harm than good.”


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