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The Religious Decade: 2000 To 2010
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 13:00:33 in Living
“Let's see. Arabs and Jews in the Middle East. Hindus and Moslems in South Asia. Catholics and Protestants in N. Ireland. Sunnis and Shites in Iraq. Christians and Moslems in the Baltics.
Just to name a few.”
Just to name a few.”
boutthemdawgs replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 13:34:24
“not a bad list, but if you stop and think about it - the middle east, bosnia and india - those conflicts are as much the result of the vacum left when the brittish empire and the soviet empires collapsed and as far as n. ireland, that's true.
but (again) these pale in comparision with the attrocities comitted by twentieth century, atheist regimes.”
but (again) these pale in comparision with the attrocities comitted by twentieth century, atheist regimes.”
Eutisha Rennix's Mother: Paramedics Were 'Inhuman' Not To Help Dying Pregnant Daughter
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 12:39:26 in New York
“Let's get something straight. Health care reform is not about how healthcare is provided it is about how it is paid for. Doctor's, Hospitals and Nurses that are not employed by the government will still not be employed by the government.
The change is the organizations they work for will be reimbursed by the government for those that do not have private insurance. And this reimbursement will be without any restrictions on pre-existing conditions and without regard to the profitability motive.”
The change is the organizations they work for will be reimbursed by the government for those that do not have private insurance. And this reimbursement will be without any restrictions on pre-existing conditions and without regard to the profitability motive.”
Newsmonger replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 13:12:45
“It is also about how the Health Care is provided..
e.g. no denial of care based on pre-existing condition, no lifetime care limit, etc...”
e.g. no denial of care based on pre-existing condition, no lifetime care limit, etc...”
Suggie replied on Dec 23, 2009 at 12:47:30
“"Doctor's, Hospitals and Nurses that are not employed by the government will still not be employed by the government" Temporarily.
The Dems would love nothing more than to completely nationalize the healthcare industry and as a result doctors, hospitals, and nurses would all become UNIONIZED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.”
The Dems would love nothing more than to completely nationalize the healthcare industry and as a result doctors, hospitals, and nurses would all become UNIONIZED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.”
Britain Unveils Whopping Tax On Bank Bonuses; U.S. Windfall Tax Proposal Going Nowhere
Commented Dec 09, 2009 at 17:28:08 in Business
“The government did not bail any of those aforementioned individuals out. Moore, Gates, and Hollywood do not get direct federal money and the politicians you mentioned collected a salary as President and Senators.
A windfall tax is not a tax on hard earned income it is a tax on windfall income. If you want a 50% tax on lottery earnings over 1 million I would agree that is a windfall. Or a tax on profits from a 700 billion government bailout which is certainly a windfall.”
A windfall tax is not a tax on hard earned income it is a tax on windfall income. If you want a 50% tax on lottery earnings over 1 million I would agree that is a windfall. Or a tax on profits from a 700 billion government bailout which is certainly a windfall.”
AIG Still Hasn't Paid Back The Bonuses That Sparked Outrage
Commented Dec 09, 2009 at 17:21:44 in Business
“As we are in the Holiday season we must all recollect the movie "It's a wonderful life". Jimmy Stewart the hero works for the savings and loan. All the people are saved and supported by the kind hearted Stewart who helps people in their darkest hours.
Skip forward 50 years and I wonder how that role would be portrayed today. Now it is the banks that are creating the darkest hours and the Stewarts of the world have been replaced by the people who run Goldman and AIG and people like Madoff.”
Skip forward 50 years and I wonder how that role would be portrayed today. Now it is the banks that are creating the darkest hours and the Stewarts of the world have been replaced by the people who run Goldman and AIG and people like Madoff.”
Public Option Battle Continues: Alternatives Won't Please Opponents, Says Sen. Rockefeller
Commented Dec 08, 2009 at 20:28:08 in Politics
“I find it interesting that after all this debate, no matter what bill and amendments come up for a vote no minds will really be changed. They could approve every Republican amendment and the Republicans will still vote no on the final bill. They do not want to give Obama and the Democrats any opportunity to claim victory even with a watered down useless bill.
The progressive Democrats should know this and realize that if they do not want to look like total incompetents they will have to stick to their principals and push it through via reconciliation which only requires 50 votes. 50 they have 60 they do not thanks to the Blue Dogs who when it comes to standing up to the insurance industry are more yellow then blue.”
The progressive Democrats should know this and realize that if they do not want to look like total incompetents they will have to stick to their principals and push it through via reconciliation which only requires 50 votes. 50 they have 60 they do not thanks to the Blue Dogs who when it comes to standing up to the insurance industry are more yellow then blue.”
Senate Rejects Abortion Restrictions 54 To 45
Commented Dec 08, 2009 at 20:11:44 in Politics
“If the Republicans are all concerned about protecting life they should also introduce an amendment that every fetus that is not aborted will be entitled to receive all prenatal care as well as healthcare coverage until age 18. This should be 100% free and paid for by public or private insurance, no questions, no exclusions. After all how good is life when you don't have health?
In reality the fact that republicans support war, the death penalty and totally unrestricted access to firearms indicates that they are pro-fetus and anti-woman and anti-healthcare and pro-life has nothing to do with it.”
In reality the fact that republicans support war, the death penalty and totally unrestricted access to firearms indicates that they are pro-fetus and anti-woman and anti-healthcare and pro-life has nothing to do with it.”
ZoeyMO replied on Dec 08, 2009 at 21:20:39
“Now THAT'S the logical extension of their arguments. It astounds me that so few people seem to understand that abortions SAVE a health plan a great deal of money. Abortions are much cheaper than prenatal/maternity care and don't even get me started on the health costs of even a healthy child! Of course, unwanted children don't tend to be among the healthiest so that adds an additional cost.”
Sarah Palin Goes 'Birther': Obama Birth Certificate 'A Fair Question' (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 07:37:04 in Politics
“Electronic copies of documents are all that many governments have now. They have either microfilmed or scanned millions of documents. When I applied for a passport I need a birth certificate from the city of New York. I got a reproduction that the state stamped with a seal. It was not the original. I am old enough so that the original paper has probably long since decayed. This was sufficient for me to get a passport.
This is the same type of document Obama has produced and that should be sufficient. Now if we just had proof the Sarah was born on this planet.
"The BIRTHER PARTY - SARAH AND DOBBS IN 2012"”
This is the same type of document Obama has produced and that should be sufficient. Now if we just had proof the Sarah was born on this planet.
"The BIRTHER PARTY - SARAH AND DOBBS IN 2012"”
BPCentrisAmerican replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 08:21:12
“I only found my original birth certificate in my parent's personal papers, after they died a month apart in 1994. There's nothing creepier, than going though your parent's stuff. I can think of many reasons why a person would not have a original birth certificate, since it's something that would being to your parents.
The birther and tea bagger thing isn't about grass roots movement, it's more about trying to marginalize a president, who is hard to attack on a personal level. The right wing through mud at Clinton for 8 years in the hopes to pave the way for the 2000 campaign. This is all a political party that marginalized it's self can do, Clinton keeps on rising from the dead. The Constitutional legality of impeaching a popular president with high approval ratings, for personal issues, was highly suspect, so that why the GOP used the lying under oath. At the end of the day the Clinton impeachment blow up in there face and they lost seats in 2000. The GOP want's Obama to fail period, by any means possible, the only problem is if our president fails, we fail, if he succeeds the GOP will marginalized for a very long time, this is why they never got over FDR.”
The birther and tea bagger thing isn't about grass roots movement, it's more about trying to marginalize a president, who is hard to attack on a personal level. The right wing through mud at Clinton for 8 years in the hopes to pave the way for the 2000 campaign. This is all a political party that marginalized it's self can do, Clinton keeps on rising from the dead. The Constitutional legality of impeaching a popular president with high approval ratings, for personal issues, was highly suspect, so that why the GOP used the lying under oath. At the end of the day the Clinton impeachment blow up in there face and they lost seats in 2000. The GOP want's Obama to fail period, by any means possible, the only problem is if our president fails, we fail, if he succeeds the GOP will marginalized for a very long time, this is why they never got over FDR.”
CBsez replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 07:49:42
“"THE BIRTHER PARTY - SARAH AND DOBBS IN 2012"
Wow, wouldn't that just be so much fun?? You made my day.”
Wow, wouldn't that just be so much fun?? You made my day.”
AtticusinPa replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 07:44:27
“The end of this should have been the Republican governor of Hawai'i's statement that the record was authentic and that he was born in Hawai'i. She's from your party for heaven's sake.”
GirlFriday123 replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 07:44:22
“Sometimes, though, I wish the state of Hawaii would just produce the original long form and be done with it. Maybe they are waiting for the right moment to take the wind out of the sails of the tea-baggers.”
White House, Fox News Meeting: Gibbs Met With Fox News Exec
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 16:38:05 in Media
“About what? Are you saying that General Electric, one of the biggest defense contractors leans to the left? Or do you deny that Roger Ailes worked for Nixon and other Republicans? I am not sure to what joke you are are referring.”
White House, Fox News Meeting: Gibbs Met With Fox News Exec
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 15:42:21 in Media
“Fox News is managed and operated by Roger Ailes.who is a former Republican leader and spokesperson and owned by the avowed Australian conservative Rupert Murdoch. . That is enough to understand that Fox News is a nothing more than a channel for Republican and conservative propaganda.
On the other side MSNBC is owned jointly by Microsoft and General Electric the partent company of NBC. It would be hard pressed to identify either as having a Democratic or Liberal bias.”
On the other side MSNBC is owned jointly by Microsoft and General Electric the partent company of NBC. It would be hard pressed to identify either as having a Democratic or Liberal bias.”
WalkTheTalk replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 15:50:11
“Actually Roger Alies worked for... the .... NIXON administration! Really! He was the PR guy for Nixon. Nuff said!!”
jordan327 replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 15:48:02
“You are joking i hope.”
Too Big To Fail, Too Small To Survive: Small Bank Failures Mount, While Big Banks' Profits Soar
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 15:33:06 in Business
“15 years ago my business began doing business with a medium size NJ bank, They were bought by a bigger bank, which was bought by an even bigger bank which was bought by Bank of America.
Now, thanks to the recession and a 30% reduction of sales, this bank, which has received billions in government bailouts with the intent to ease credit is actually tightening our credit and squeezing us with higher asset requirements and higher interest rates. This despite the fact that we have never missed a single loan payment.
Since we have shown a loss for the last year due to the recession it is almost impossible to now go to another bank and try to get a new credit line or capital financing.
To me this treatment is outrageous and if anyone thinks this bailout has helped main street or small business in general they are seriously mistaken.”
Now, thanks to the recession and a 30% reduction of sales, this bank, which has received billions in government bailouts with the intent to ease credit is actually tightening our credit and squeezing us with higher asset requirements and higher interest rates. This despite the fact that we have never missed a single loan payment.
Since we have shown a loss for the last year due to the recession it is almost impossible to now go to another bank and try to get a new credit line or capital financing.
To me this treatment is outrageous and if anyone thinks this bailout has helped main street or small business in general they are seriously mistaken.”
batmancw replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 16:44:20
“You're preachin' to the choir paulfree. This situation is SO wrong, I can't find the words for it.”
Seething Dems Hit Back At Report That Public Option Is Dead In House
Commented Oct 23, 2009 at 12:21:46 in Politics
“Most states require you to purchase Auto Insurance from a private company in order to get a license or registration. Now you may argue that driving is optional but for many people that do not have access to public transportation it is a necessity. So if they can do it with auto insurance I am not sure how it would be unconstitutional to do it for health insurance.”
Seething Dems Hit Back At Report That Public Option Is Dead In House
Commented Oct 23, 2009 at 11:18:24 in Politics
“Why isn't the same argument made when we commit troops to Afghanistan or iraq?. It seems the debt is only an issue when the spending is on anything other than the military.”
luvbeingright replied on Oct 23, 2009 at 11:23:26
“Obama set the terms for Hc reform, deficit neutral”
The Audacity of Greed
Commented Oct 15, 2009 at 13:04:43 in Politics
“The insurance companies state that if this bill passes premiums will go up. Well guess what!
As an employer I have seen premiums going up and benefits going down every year for the past 10 years. And this is without any healthcare reform.
The old saw that the only two things that are certain are death and taxes must add a third and fourth. Health care costs will go up and Insurance company's profits will go up.”
As an employer I have seen premiums going up and benefits going down every year for the past 10 years. And this is without any healthcare reform.
The old saw that the only two things that are certain are death and taxes must add a third and fourth. Health care costs will go up and Insurance company's profits will go up.”
philko replied on Oct 18, 2009 at 16:39:04
“BTW: The insurance industry has just announced that if you dare to make another post like this, premiums will increase.”
"Sell The Vatican Save The World": Sarah Silverman's Campaign To End Hunger (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 16:47:27 in Comedy
“Ever hear of the Inquisition????”
Sotomayor Asks More Questions In An Hour Than Thomas Has In Years
Commented Oct 07, 2009 at 10:43:49 in Politics
“You mean as opposed to conservatives who support the Birther movement. Or suggest the possibility of a military coup against the govenment?”
Sotomayor Asks More Questions In An Hour Than Thomas Has In Years
Commented Oct 06, 2009 at 19:22:42 in Politics
“Clarence is too busy watching "Long Dong Silver" on his IPOD.”
PharmaMan replied on Oct 06, 2009 at 19:55:34
“Why do Progressives make such bigoted comments?”
barrycourage replied on Oct 06, 2009 at 19:28:16
“And after the oral arguments, he goes to lunch with his colleagues and treats them to a round of Cokes.
They all make sure the cans are sealed before they drink, 'though.”
They all make sure the cans are sealed before they drink, 'though.”
Cameron Todd Willingham: Texas Governor Dismisses 3 Commission Members Just 48 Hours Before Arson Review
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 23:38:27 in Politics
“I have heard that they are going to introduce public hangings during halftime at all Dallas Cowboy games. If that works out they can bring in the lions (not Detroit) and and gladiators to deal with the criminals and dissidents. Heck it worked in Rome and the Colliseum is stall drawing tourists two thousand years later.”
Reuters Health Care Poll: Most Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes For Reform
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 16:39:02 in Politics
“Checked your credit card rates lately?”
Reuters Health Care Poll: Most Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes For Reform
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 15:22:39 in Politics
“Raise gas prices - shrug
Raise insurance premiums - shrug
Raise cable costs - shrug
Raise utility costs - shrug
Raise interest rates - shrug
Raise Taxes - Lets have a tea party.....
Why don't we spend more time getting up in arms about the things that are really taking money out of our pockets not to better the country but to line the pockets of these CEOs making 7 and 8 figure paychecks.”
Raise insurance premiums - shrug
Raise cable costs - shrug
Raise utility costs - shrug
Raise interest rates - shrug
Raise Taxes - Lets have a tea party.....
Why don't we spend more time getting up in arms about the things that are really taking money out of our pockets not to better the country but to line the pockets of these CEOs making 7 and 8 figure paychecks.”
abbyrose86 replied on Sep 30, 2009 at 18:30:46
“Well said!”
Chris replied on Sep 30, 2009 at 15:58:36
“Gas prices went up and peole were outraged last summer. Congress members were so afraid of peoples reaction that they actually voted on allowing drilling.
When did itnerest rates rise? They have been low for some time.
Cable is a luxury not a neccissity.”
When did itnerest rates rise? They have been low for some time.
Cable is a luxury not a neccissity.”
rosal replied on Sep 30, 2009 at 15:51:39
“What a great observation. Email this to your representatives, and re-post. You are absolutely right, everything goes up and there is silence on the land, but heaven forbids we want good heath care for the country, because all heck breaks lose.
Fanned.”
Fanned.”
Reuters Health Care Poll: Most Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes For Reform
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 15:16:40 in Politics
“So rollingdivision now that you have the rates in front of you please explain the fact that the 50's were a period of enormous growth in the economy despite having a 90% marginal tax rate. The argument that high taxes stifle innovation and business is total B.S.”
rollingdivision replied on Sep 30, 2009 at 16:59:19
“The rest of the worlds' industrial capacity was crushed by WWII and slowly rebuilding.”
Reuters Health Care Poll: Most Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes For Reform
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 12:32:37 in Politics
“My insurance company just hit my business with a $75,000 dollar tax in the form of a premium increase. This while increasing deductibles and copays.
Why is that better then being hit by a government tax? If the government does not do a better job, considering they are not required to make a profit, then I can continue my private plan with one of the two private companies I can chose from. I would like the option to make a choice. By the way, the CEO of the US government makes I believe about $400K. The CEO of AETNA makes about $20 Million. And the true sinkhole is the government???????
You have got to be kidding me.”
Why is that better then being hit by a government tax? If the government does not do a better job, considering they are not required to make a profit, then I can continue my private plan with one of the two private companies I can chose from. I would like the option to make a choice. By the way, the CEO of the US government makes I believe about $400K. The CEO of AETNA makes about $20 Million. And the true sinkhole is the government???????
You have got to be kidding me.”
marxmarv replied on Sep 30, 2009 at 13:30:18
“What? Republican crickets?”
Lorianne replied on Sep 30, 2009 at 12:54:39
“We could change this game overnight by cancelling our insurance policies en masse and paying for health care and meds out-of-pocket until this matter is resolved to our satisfaction.
This would take millions of $$$ out of the Insurance Cos. pocket, money they use to bribe ... I mean lobby Congress for more sweatheart deals for themselves.
Boycott them or you'll get more of the same.”
This would take millions of $$$ out of the Insurance Cos. pocket, money they use to bribe ... I mean lobby Congress for more sweatheart deals for themselves.
Boycott them or you'll get more of the same.”
Reuters Health Care Poll: Most Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes For Reform
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 12:26:20 in Politics
Reuters Health Care Poll: Most Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes For Reform
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 12:24:01 in Politics
“They also tend to use healthcare more. The goal was to try to discourage them from smoking. That is a voluntary tax unless you believe tobacco is so addictive that people would pay the tax just to keep their habit. In which case it should be banned or regulated like other addictive drugs.”
Reuters Health Care Poll: Most Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes For Reform
Commented Sep 30, 2009 at 10:52:11 in Politics
“Why is it that people get up in arms when they hear the words "higher taxes" but shrug their shoulders when their employer tells them that they will take another $20 per week out of their paycheck to pay for the health care insurance increases?
For some reason people would rather give more to the corporations that benefit shareholders then to the government that might benefit them. They were right, "No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public"”
For some reason people would rather give more to the corporations that benefit shareholders then to the government that might benefit them. They were right, "No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public"”
Tahut replied on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:38:54
“My health insurance is $4500 a year with a $2000 deductible. You bet I'd rather pay a tax than a premium!”
flossophy replied on Sep 30, 2009 at 10:58:56
“More and more people are becoming shareholders. 401k's, kid's college funds, etc.
Why would they want their hard earned money wasted in some ineffective government bureaucracy, when they could be contributing to growing their investments.
Government is the biggest money pit humanity has ever known.”
Why would they want their hard earned money wasted in some ineffective government bureaucracy, when they could be contributing to growing their investments.
Government is the biggest money pit humanity has ever known.”
Nelson Will Oppose Reconciliation On Health Care
Commented Sep 29, 2009 at 14:59:27 in Politics
“In effect Senator Nelson has come out and said that there will be no health care reform. There is no bill I can think of that will garner 5 Republicans and 60 democrats. If there is a public option no Republican will vote for it and if there is no public option the most Republicans you can possibly get is 2 or 3 and you will lose several democrats.
The dems are going to have to go this alone if they want a bill with or without the public option. Bipartisanship left Washington a long time ago when the republicans unilaterally decided to impeach Clinton and Newt's Contract with America.”
The dems are going to have to go this alone if they want a bill with or without the public option. Bipartisanship left Washington a long time ago when the republicans unilaterally decided to impeach Clinton and Newt's Contract with America.”
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